Introducing Two New Tours and New Fall 2019 Dates
With the release of our newest catalog, we are excited to introduce two new tours! Egypt: Treasures of Antiquity and Sri Lanka: Jewel of the Indian Ocean both visit exotic, history-infused locales with an abundance of fascinating sites and hospitable citizens eager to share their culture. Also, we have revised our Patagonia Explorer itinerary to offer a longer, more diverse stay in the breathtaking Patagonia region, with new touring in southern Argentina and Glaciares National Park. Click the links below to explore our new tours in depth, and to review the newly opened Fall 2019 departure dates for a variety of tours.
Winter/Spring 2025 Itinerary 14 days
Patagonia Explorer
Winter/Spring 2025
Pre-Tour Option: Easter Island
Join us in Patagonia, the unspoiled wilderness at lands’ end, shared by Chile and Argentina. Here, the Torres del Paine massif presides over rugged plains, and ice-blue glaciers speckle the sea. As we visit two breathtaking national parks in this remote region, we experience nature at its purest, up close and unfettered. And a stay in Buenos Aires adds zest to our small group journey.
From
$8,347
15 days
Egypt & the Eternal Nile
Post-Tour Extension: Jordan: Petra & Amman
Accompanied by an expert Egyptian guide, this singular small group journey through antiquity travels from vibrant Cairo and the Great Pyramids to Abu Simbel and the Upper Nile for a fascinating cruise on Lake Nasser. Then: a classic voyage along the Lower Nile from Aswan to Luxor before returning to Cairo.
From
$5,497
15 days
Journey through Vietnam
Post-Tour Extension: Cambodia: Angkor Wat & Phnom Penh
In a land of breathtaking natural beauty, abiding tradition, and profoundly hospitable people, rewards abound for the thoughtful traveler. And in our flexible and congenial small group we encounter rewards aplenty on this comprehensive journey featuring all the highlights, plus the beautiful, remote Mekong Delta, where we spend two days.
From
$4,497
17 days
Mystical India
With Ranthambore Tiger Preserve
Post-Tour Extension: Nepal
Mystical and spiritual, chaotic and confounding, India overflows with riches. While staying at excellent hotels, we travel the classic Golden Triangle: bustling Delhi; Agra, home of the sublime Taj Mahal; and Jaipur, the "Pink City." We also search for elusive Bengals in Ranthambore, and absorb the holiness of Varanasi.
From
$5,487
16 days
New Zealand Adventure
It’s a tale of two islands as our small group journeys from New Zealand’s North to its South, through lively cities and pristine fiords, past lush farmland and enchanted forests in a land where the outdoors is the national shrine. Add engaging “Kiwis” and traditional Indigenous cultures – it’s a pure New Zealand experience.
From
$7,574
Winter/Spring 2025 Itinerary 16 days
Patagonian Frontiers: Argentina and Chile by Land & Sea
Winter/Spring 2025
Pre-Tour Option: Iguazu Falls
Enjoy the rare privilege of face-to-face encounters with two of the world’s last great frontiers: the majestic fjords and glaciers of Southern Patagonia, on a small-ship cruise; and the dramatic scenery of Torres del Paine on a three-night stay at the park. Along with visits to Buenos Aires and Santiago, we discover the remarkable diversity of South America.
From
$9,982
Enhanced Itinerary 19 days
Southeast Asia Odyssey
Post-Tour Extension: Singapore
Engaging, diverse, intriguing … This just begins to describe Southeast Asia and our small group odyssey through Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand … through sublime landscapes and spectacular ruins … through historic cities and tranquil countryside ... through encounters with Buddhist monks and rural villagers.
From
$7,297
