An out of the ordinary travel experience calls for an out of the ordinary vacation. Get set for adventure and travel beyond North America and Europe, to destinations throughout Asia, the South Pacific, India, Africa, and South America.
Embark on a journey where ancient cultures and the modern world collide. Visit China's Great Wall, Thailand's Khao Tai National Park, and the Cameron Highlands in Singapore. Marvel at Japan's temples, shrines and gardens. See the plains of Africa and its wild game reserves. Uncover the mysteries of ancient civilizations-in India, Peru, and beyond.
If there is a train, there is a well-planned vacation to take you there. Select from Africa train tours aboard Rovos Rail or the Shongololo Express, journeys to Peru aboard the Vistadome to Machu Picchu, or vacations Down Under aboard the Ghan from Adelaide to Alice Springs. And that's just the beginning. Discover where in the world you can go by train.
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(17 reviews)Discover New Zealand's dazzling cities, extraordinary national parks, spectacular mountains, and breathtaking Fiordland on this epic tour of the North and South Islands. This fabulous tour combines the greatest features of this wonderful country in one vacation: superb railways, glorious landscapes, fabulous wine estates, and the warm and...
Explore Japan from top to toe on an epic overland expedition from Hokkaido in the north to Kyushu in the south. Experience all Japan has to offer, while journeying on ultramodern bullet trains. Compare Sapporo's scenic setting to Tokyo's neon-lit streets, and discover this captivating country's history through its tranquil temples, a visit to a...
(11 reviews)Uncover the delights of the Land of the Rising Sun with expert local guides, from its popular cuisine and zen tea ceremonies to dynamic cities and serene island shrines. Arriving in Tokyo, discover a well-organized metropolis of lantern-filled temples beside towering skyscrapers, before absorbing beautiful views of Mount Fuji and heading into the...
Join us on an epic adventure into this vast, vibrant and varied land to experience Australia's spectacular natural wonders, from the rainforests of tropical Cairns and kaleidoscopic colours of the Great Barrier Reef to the burnished red tones of the ancient sacred site of Uluru. Explore laid-back Adelaide and its world-acclaimed wine region,...
Follow the tracks of the ancient Moors from the shores of Spain to exotic Moroccan cities. Discover the diverse architecture of Barcelona, including Gaudí's iconic church, and the treasures of Andalucía's capital, Seville, before crossing the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco. Soak up Morocco's flavors in Casablanca, Rabat, Fes, Meknes and...
Discover the highlights of South Africa as we journey aboard the luxurious Blue Train from Cape Town to Pretoria. Beginning in Cape Town, ride to the top of Table Mountain, meet the friendly African penguins of Boulders Bay, and sample wines amid the scenic Stellenbosch Valley winelands. This spectacular holiday includes two nights on the...
Join us on this sensational tour of Southern Africa, from Zimbabwe's glorious Victoria Falls to South Africa's multicultural city of Cape Town, with fantastic wildlife viewing in Botswana's Chobe National Park and Nambiti Reserve in Kwa-Zulu Natal. Added to these superb experiences, a rail journey from the city of Pretoria to the coastal...
Experience magnificent Kenya, the world's first safari destination, on a grand tour of seven top reserves. See amazing wildlife in the acclaimed Maasai Mara, Amboseli in view of Mount Kilimanjaro, Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, Lake Nakuru in the ancient Rift Valley, Samburu, Aberdare and Tsavo West National Parks. Meet the Maasai people,...
Follow in the footsteps of maharajas in India's regal Golden Triangle. Embrace the wonders of this mystical country, from unwinding in the former colonial summer capital of Shimla in the Himalayan foothills to searching for Bengal tigers in the evocative wilderness of Ranthambore National Park. View Agra's iconic Taj Mahal and Jaipur's ethereal...
Discover enthralling India on a journey from the enchanting Golden Triangle to the 'Gateway to India', Mumbai. View the Delhi's imposing Red Fort, Agra's iconic Taj Mahal and Jaipur's ethereal Amber Fort on a tour of northern India's most incredible palaces. Look for noble Bengal tigers in their natural habitat on two game drives in the pristine...
Embark on an exceptional voyage of discovery, encountering South Africa's abundant wildlife and epic scenery, aboard Rovos Rail's Pride of Africa, one of the world's greatest luxury trains. This extraordinary journey includes safaris into three of South Africa's top wildlife reserves - the world-acclaimed Kruger National Park, Hluhluwe Park,...
Brand new for 2026, experience India in opulent luxury on this exquisite small-group tour of the Golden Triangle and Himalayas. Indulge in premium accommodation in some of the country's most elegant hotels, including Oberoi Rajvilas Jaipur, ranked number 1 in Travel + Leisure's Best Hotels in the World for 2024. Admire views of the Taj Mahal from...
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