266 luxury experiences found
Heart of the Highlands + the Orkneys
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Heart of the Highlands + the Orkneys
Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom
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17 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Lindblad Expeditions After your time exploring the mountains, glens and lochs of the Scottish Highlands aboard Lord of the Glens, explore the rugged, wild outer islands of Orkney. For years our expedition ship National Geographic Endeavour visited these islands. Now you’ll have an opportunity to spend five days exploring this dramatic part of Scotland. You’ll experience the remarkable Stone Age sites of Orkney: the Ring of Brodgar and the village of Skara Brae, with stone-slab beds, dressers and hearths that will forever… more |
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Monteverde + Costa Rica and Panama
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Monteverde + Costa Rica and Panama
San Jose, Costa Rica
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11 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Lindblad Expeditions There is an aura about Monteverde’s cloud forest that soothes the spirit. The mist drifting past silhouettes of majestic trees, the cool quiet and the haunting music of a bird called “solitaire.” Trees draped in a profusion of bromeliads and orchids create a powerful impression of abundance and life. Amid such greenery, the lacy-fronded tree fern, unchanged since early ecological times, stands out as a signature cloud forest specimen. For those lucky enough to glimpse the elusive resplendent quetzal, one… more |
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The Panama Canal & the Wonders of Costa Rica
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The Panama Canal & the Wonders of Costa Rica
Panama City, Panama
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8 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Lindblad Expeditions The Pacific coasts of Panama and Costa Rica are surely among the world’s most beautiful and diverse. Here, you find mountains, tropical rain forest and dozens of idyllic, offshore islands. The wildlife is as diverse as the landscape. Join us to explore the coastal regions of neighboring countries for an intriguing blend of nature — plus a transit of the legendary Panama Canal — aboard National Geographic Sea Lion. Walk rain forest trails, home to capuchin and howler monkeys, three-toed… more |
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Passage Through Egypt
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Passage Through Egypt
Cairo, Egypt
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15 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Lindblad Expeditions Passage through Egypt has been developed to reveal in depth all that Egypt travel has to offer -- the celebrated sites along with the less-traveled. During your Egypt vacation, leading Egyptologists join you as we see the great Pyramids, the impressive monuments and inspiring paintings and statues – built with techniques still not fully understood by modern engineers. Our 15-day journey goes at a comfortable pace, and features a 7-night Nile voyage aboard the 47-guest Salacia, possibly the finest ship… more |
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Galapagos + Peru's Land of the Incas Aboard National Geographic Polaris
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Galapagos + Peru's Land of the Incas Aboard National Geographic Polaris
Guayaquil, Ecuador
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16 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Lindblad Expeditions Thematically, one might ask, why connect a visit to Peru with an expedition to the Galápagos Islands? For that, we have two distinct answers: Firstly, as magnificent as the Galápagos Islands are for wildlife, so is Peru from an historical and archaeological perspective. Secondly, Peru’s capital city of Lima, is less than two hours away by air from Guayaquil. So, if you have the time, you’re almost there anyway!There are a couple of key issues to point out following the… more |
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Galapagos Aboard National Geographic Islander
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Galapagos Aboard National Geographic Islander
Guayaquil, Ecuador
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10 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Lindblad Expeditions A Galapagos cruise aboard the 48-guest National Geographic Islander offers an intimate platform for an expedition in this volcanic archipelago. A hallmark of the Lindblad Expedition experience, our team of three expert Naturalists and an Expedition Leader are always available to identify whales from the deck of Islander or tailor the day’s hike to your preferred activity level. And her Captain is constantly on the lookout for opportunities to change Islander’s course to pull alongside a rare whale shark or… more |
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Galapagos Aboard National Geographic Polaris
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Galapagos Aboard National Geographic Polaris
Guayaquil, Ecuador
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10 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Lindblad Expeditions Located 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, the Galápagos Islands provide a natural habitat for some of the world’s most interesting and unusual animals. Only in Galápagos will you come face to face with wildlife that has never developed a fear of people.With an expedition to the Land of Darwin, you have the opportunity to study blue-footed boobies performing a courtship “dance”, snorkel with playful sea lions, watch a male frigatebird ballooning his crimson chest pouch to attract a… more |
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Columbia & Snake Rivers Journey: Harvests, History & Landscapes
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Columbia & Snake Rivers Journey: Harvests, History & Landscapes
Portland International Airport, Portland, OR, United States
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7 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Lindblad Expeditions Sail Through Eons Of Natural HistoryHike, kayak and enjoy Zodiac cruises through the Columbia River Gorge for an up-close perspective of a restless land, uplifted mountain ranges and catastrophic volcanoes. Cruise through the largest basalt flow the planet has ever undergone, and explore where the largest floods in history ravaged the Earth before a series of cataclysmic landslides displaced the river. An onboard geologist shares the history as we sail the river.Take a Culinary Journey That’s Local, Sustainable & DelectableEmbark… more |
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10 Day Galapagos Marine Safari
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10 Day Galapagos Marine Safari
Guayaquil International Airport, Guayaquil, Ecuador
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10 Days • from $5,550* per person
Provider: Bushtracks Expeditions Set off on one of the world's most incomparable wildlife adventures aboard the 47-berth ship, The National Geographic Islander, in the magical Galapagos Islands. From snorkeling and kayaking with sea lions, to strolling among nesting boobies, and sidestepping around marine iguanas, to hiking in the highlands in search of giant tortoises, this will be a journey you will never forget.For seven days you'll navigate this volcanic archipelago with expert naturalists and a seasoned crew, enjoying varied landscapes and animal encounters… more |
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The Vineyards’ Explorer
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The Vineyards’ Explorer
Buenos Aires Airport, Argentina
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7 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Wines and Adventures of the Andes Soft adventure in Argentina’s Wine Roads. A journey to explore the country and its outstanding wines. Arrive in the cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, and soak into its history and current wine scenario. Fly to the province of Mendoza, into the diverse oasis of winemaking: the Central Valleys and the high terroirs of the Uco Valley. The incredible Andean landscape will be an amazing frame during our whole stay. Lodge at exclusive, countryside retreats. Cycle and ride on horseback throughout the vineyards.… more |
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Portugal Independent Journey
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Portugal Independent Journey
Porto, Portugal
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8 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Travcoa Savoring life slowly is a Portuguese passion. For any lover of fine food and wine, this journey is a dream come true. This epicurean adventure is set against the backdrop of historic Portugal, a country covered with international World Heritage Sites and graced by one of Europe’s most relaxed and attractive capitals. Discover the historical landmarks, lovely old restaurants, and sun dappled vineyards. It might be hard to discern if the warm feeling inside is coming from the natural beauty… more |
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Uzbekistan & Turkmenistan Independent Journey
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Uzbekistan & Turkmenistan Independent Journey
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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15 Days • from $6,415* per person
Provider: Travcoa Travel through a part of the world older than time in search of off-the-beaten-path treasures. You'll visit centuries-old tombs, mosques and palaces, explore the great bazaars of Central Asia, and immerse yourself in the tradition and culture of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. On your travels, don't forget to take some time to shop for exquisite carpets, drink a cup of tea with a local and stand in awe at the layers of history that gild every surface in this ancient land. more |
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India's Rajasthan Independent Journey
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India's Rajasthan Independent Journey
New Delhi, India
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8 Days • from $3,815* per person
Provider: Travcoa Journey to Rajasthan—legendary home to princes, pageantry and incredible opulence. Begin in Delhi where you’ll visit World Heritage Site after World Heritage Site. See the Taj Mahal from your deluxe room in Agra and tour the mausoleum in the lovely morning light. In Jaipur, relive the days of the maharajahs and ride an elephant through the doorways of the magnificent Amber Fort. In the lake city of Udaipur, savor the sunset and royal palaces on a private cruise. Experience the… more |
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North Korea
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North Korea
Beijing, China
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14 Days • from $6,575* per person
Provider: Travcoa Join us on this expedition to one of the most isolated nations in the world. Begin in Beijing with a private tour of some of the city’s fascinating old quarters, the hutongs, by rickshaw. Then fly to Pyongyang, North Korea and see the sights in the capital, including the solemn Kumsusan Memorial Palace and a center for after-school studies where you’ll marvel at a spectacular student performance. Then travel into the mountains to explore North Korea’s natural landscape, a beautiful… more |
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Machu Picchu Independent Journey
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Machu Picchu Independent Journey
Lima, Peru
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8 Days • from $4,240* per person
Provider: Travcoa Something simply magical characterizes Peru. How else could so many amazing qualities be found in just one country? To begin to unravel the mystery of modern day Peru, first we must travel back to the origins of the country as the birthplace of the Inca Empire. You will have the chance to visit Cuzco, capital city of the Inca Empire and oldest continuously inhabited city in all of South America, as well as the famed sanctuary of Machu Picchu, a… more |
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Easter Island Independent Journey
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Easter Island Independent Journey
Santiago, Chile
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6 Days • from $3,830* per person
Provider: Travcoa More than 2,300 miles off Chile’s coast, remote Easter Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is inhabited by the ancestors of a sophisticated society that developed a millennium ago, and then disappeared, leaving an archaeological legacy of ancient stone villages, open-air sanctuaries and giant statues called Moai. Legend shrouds its mysterious megaliths called Moai, carved by the Rapa Nui people. Why these Moai were created and how they were moved to their present sites — as well as the mythology… more |
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The Ethiopian Odyssey
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The Ethiopian Odyssey
Addis Ababa Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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16 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Elevate Destinations The “Ethiopian Odyssey” is an unbelievable adventurethrough north and southwest Ethiopia, a once in a lifetimeexpedition that grants you privileged access to theremotest and most traditional areas of Africa. Led in thebest tradition of Africa House by guides who are therecognised experts in their field.We’ll tour the famous sites of Coptic Ethiopia – visionsof the Lost Ark, Prester John and Haile Selassie conjurein the mind. We’ll then fly to Southwest Ethiopia andusing expedition motorboats and mobile camps, we’ll theexplore areas… more |
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Alaska: Nature's Playground
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Alaska: Nature's Playground
Airport near Anchorage, AK, United States
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8 Days • from $7,220* per person
Provider: Abercrombie & Kent This program is part of A&K's Family Holidays. Pristine wilderness - populated by moose, bear, humpback whale and sea lion - stretches as far as the eye can see. Take it in from an open-air platform aboard a double-decker train and scenic flight over Denali, which lands on a glacier. Fish for salmon, embark on a geocaching adventure and experience wildlife up close before meeting Iditarod champion Martin Buser's husky team - a thrill for the whole family. more |
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'Elisabeth' - Northern Burgundy
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'Elisabeth' - Northern Burgundy
Airport near Paris, France
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7 Days • from $4,500* per person
Provider: Abercrombie & Kent In 2012, the family-friendly 'Elisabeth' cruises in France from June to October. Her popular "Chocolate & Wine" cruises on the Burgundy Canal include dessert-making demonstrations and local wine tastings. more |
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Kenya Family Safari
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Kenya Family Safari
Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Nairobi, Kenya
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11 Days • from $6,550* per person
Provider: Abercrombie & Kent This program is part of A&K's Family Holidays. Set out to see the world-famous "Big Five" as well as endangered species, including the Rothschild giraffe, chimpanzee and black rhino. Young travellers have many activities to choose from, including archery with the local Maasai, casting animal tracks in plaster and making fire in time-honored fashion. A tribal dance performance and optional balloon safari provide surefire thrills for family members of all ages. more |
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