Ready to check some items off your bucket-list? From awe-inspiring landscapes to incredible wildlife encounters, our favorite guided tours are full of unforgettable adventures.
Discover the breathtaking countryside and rich cultural history of China's north on this 12-day trip bookended by the bright city lights of the country’s biggest hubs. From the dizzying heights of Huangshan, the Great Wall and waterfront Shanghai to the underground pits that hold thousands of Terracotta Warriors, this trip explores the diversity and historical significance of China. Go beyond the tourist trail, immersing yourself in the local ways of life, with hand-picked experiences to choose from and curated stays in small village guesthouses along the way. Northern China is a feast for the senses – especially your appetite.
Follow the ancient Via Transilvanica trail through Romania’s Carpathian Mountains, passing small villages, forests and rolling hills. Hike to spiritual sites like the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Sucevita and Moldovita monasteries and explore Bran Castle, linked to the Dracula legend. Experience traditional Transylvanian life with occasional homemade dinners and local wine shared with welcoming residents in nearby towns. Visit the Tasuleasa Social NGO and learn how this organisation behind the Via Transilvanica trail project is working to promote local economies by connecting travellers to Romania’s heritage.
Price Per Night: $625.56 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Paris, Lausanne, Lucerne, Lucerne Mount Pilatus, Ticino Region Gotthard Panorama Express, Ticino Region, Rome
Take a ten-day rail-only adventure from Paris to Rome. You’ll start in the City of Lights, then you’ll zoom to Switzerland for a mountain getaway. In Lausanne, see the iconic Cathedral and maybe visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Vineyard Terraces of Lavaux for a wine tasting, then head to Lucerne for incredible views of the lake and surrounding Alps on Mount Pilatus. Take the Gotthard Panorama Express to the city of Bellinzona, where you’ll hop on another cable car for more mountain views. Make your way to Rome, where you’ll have plenty of free time to see one of the Seven Wonders of the World and sit down to a fresh lunch with an Intrepid Foundation partner, Cooperativa Coraggio.
The legendary landscapes and natural beauty of New Zealand’s North Island are simply unbeatable, but there’s so much more to the region than its showstopping scenery. This 10-day adventure takes you from the bright lights of Auckland to creative and contemporary Wellington. Along the way, your local leader will introduce you to the beaches and forests of the Coromandel Peninsula, the geothermal wonders of Rotorua and otherworldly landscapes of Tongariro National Park. Add a hangi dinner with a Maori community and kiwi spotting and you’re in for a classic Kiwi adventure.
Price Per Night: $933.27 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Calgary, Alberta, Calgary – Lake Louise, Lake Louise – Jasper, Jasper. Excursion To Maligne Lake, Jasper – Columbia Icefield – Banff, Banff, Banff – Rocky Mountaineer – Kamloops, British Columbia, Kamloops – Rocky Mountaineer – Vancouver, Vancouver
10 Days, featuring: Jasper. Excursion To Maligne Lake
Price Per Night: $1,157.17 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Arrive in Vancouver, Exploring Vancouver & the Capilano Suspension Bridge, All Aboard! Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Kamloops, Rocky Mountaineer from Kamloops to Banff, Private-Guided tour of Banff with Gondola Ride, Day at Leisure in Banff, Heart of the Rockies, Depart from Calgary
Arrival in Edinburgh | Gateway to Scotland, Edinburgh | Castle, Old Town & Leith, Edinburgh to Pitlochry | The Perthshire Highland Line, Pitlochry | Distilleries, Castles & Highland Glens, Pitlochry to Inverness | Through the Cairngorms, Inverness | Loch Ness, Culloden & Cawdor Castle, Inverness to Isle of Skye | The Kyle Line & Portree, Isle of Skye | Trotternish, Dunvegan & The Best of the Island, Isle of Skye to Fort William | The Road to Mallaig & The West Highland Line, Fort William | Ben Nevis, Glencoe & The Great Glen, Fort William to Glasgow | The West Highland Line, Glasgow & Farewell | Onward Journey
Price Per Night: $736.80 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Arrive in Zurich, Zurich to Rhine Falls & St. Gallen, St. Gallen to Appenzeller Show Dairy & Liechtenstein, St. Moritz (Bernina Express Train) to Tirano & Lugano, Lugano to Andermatt (Glacier Express) & Zermatt, Day at Leisure in Zermatt (Gornergrat), Zermatt to Domaine Bovy & Montreux, Montreux (GoldenPass Express) to Interlaken, Grindelwald (Jungfraujoch) & Switzerland Regional Lenk, Day at Leisure in Lenk (Glacier 3000), Lenk to Lucerne, Depart from Lucerne
Price Per Night: $528.00 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Adventure starts in Madrid, City tour of Madrid, Train to Seville, Highlights of Seville tour, Transfer by coach to Faro, Portugal, Train to Lisbon, Explore Lisbon, Travel by train to Coimbra, Train to Porto, Cruise along the Douro Valley River, Adventure ends in Porto
Price Per Night: $518.90 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Denver, Colorado, Denver – Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs – Albuquerque, New Mexico, Albuquerque, Albuquerque – Santa Fe, Santa Fe. Excursion To Chimayo, Santa Fe – Bandelier National Monument – Taos – Durango, Colorado, Durango. Excursion To Mesa Verde National Park, Durango – Narrow - Gauge Railroad – Silverton – Glenwood Springs, Glenwood Springs – Georgetown Loop Railroad – Denver, Denver
Price Per Night: $678.00 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Welcome to Alaska, Discover Anchorage: Walking Tour & Scenic Flight, From Anchorage to Seward by Rail with Kenai Fjord Cruise, Scenic Coach Transfer from Seward to Denali, Wilderness & Wildlife Rafting Tour in Denali, From Denali to Anchorage by Rail, Depart from Alaska
Price Per Night: $338.33 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Adventure starts in Vientiane, Vientiane sightseeing • Train to Vang Vieng, Kayak on the Nam Song River • Riverside lunch • Free afternoon, Train to Oudomxay • Discover Tai Lue handicrafts in a private home, Nam Kat Waterfall, jungle hiking and sky bridges, Morning at leisure • Train to Luang Prabang, Enjoy views from Phu Si temple • Slow boat to Pak Ou Caves • Tour Luang Prabang, See monks receive alms at dawn • Visit Kuang Si waterfall • Free afternoon with optional activities, Free time in Luang Prabang • Train to Vientiane, Adventure ends in Vientiane
Price Per Night: $629.25 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Welcome to the Canadian Rockies, Explore Banff and Experience the Banff Gondola, At Leisure in Banff, Heart of the Rockies, From Banff to Jasper with Columbia Icefield Adventure, All Aboard! Rocky Mountaineer from Jasper to Kamloops, Rocky Mountaineer from Kamloops to Vancouver, Discover Whistler and the Sea to Sky Gondola, At Leisure in Vibrant Vancouver, Depart from Vancouver
Price Per Night: $419.13 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Welcome to Christchurch, Christchurch - Franz Josef, Franz Josef - Queenstown, Queenstown Free Time, Queenstown - Te Anau, Te Anau - Dunedin, Dunedin - Omarama, Omarama - Christchurch, Farewell from Christchurch
A little bit city, a little bit country. A whole lot of nature, and just as much culture. Oh, and plenty of opportunities to indulge in food and wine. This tour of the South Island of New Zealand delivers the perfect recipe for a taste of the country. Look forward to Franz Josef/Waiau tours, Milford Sound/Piopiotahi cruises and glimpses into cosmopolitan life on Christchurch and Queenstown tours.
Price Per Night: $895.56 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Arrive in Lima, Full Day Lima City Tour with the Larco Museum, Lima to Iquitos, Exploring the Peruvian Amazon, Further Exploration of the Peruvian Amazon, Iquitos to the Sacred Valley, Full Day Authentic Sacred Valley Tour, The Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu, Panoramic Circuit of Machu Picchu & Vistadome Train to Cusco, Depart from Cusco
Price Per Night: $617.14 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Adventure starts in Barcelona, Explore Barcelona on foot, Train to Madrid, Museum visits; free time to explore, Train to Seville, Highlights of Seville tour, Train to Cordoba, Cordoba to Malaga; adventure ends
Price Per Night: $924.38 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Welcome to Kananaskis, Journey to Jasper, Exploring Jasper, Glacier Adventure, Lakes, Mountains and Glaciers, A Trip to Lake Louise, Exploring Banff, Board the Rocky Mountaineer, Continue Your Rocky Mountaineer Journey
Take a spectacular guided tour to the Rocky Mountains and witness Alberta’s breath-taking wilderness. Discover the natural wonders of Banff National Park. Avoid the crowds as you explore the grand Columbia Icefield on an exclusive before-hours Columbia Icefield Adventure Tour, enjoy an after-hours visit to the Glacier Skywalk, and discover Jasper National Park and all its beauty. With an overnight stay at Glacier View Lodge, you'll enjoy the Columbia Icefield in the best way possible. Your MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience will take you on a Guided Medicine Walk where you'll take a journey through an Indigenous lens to learn how Indigenous ancestors survived off the land for millennia and ab...
Explore the surrounding Cape Town townships, meet the people and be inspired by their amazing stories.Discover the heritage and history of South Africa on a full schedule of excursions including a ferry ride to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for 18 of his 27 years in prison, now a historical landmark.Experience the thrill and excitement of viewing wildlife in their natural habitat as a guest of a private game lodge.Enjoy vibrant music and a delicious African meal at Gold, a unique African restaurant.
Price Per Night: $1,021.54 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Welcome to Melbourne, Australia, Melbourne City Tour, Lanes & Arcades Walking Tour, Travel to Perth, Perth, Cottesloe, Fremantle And Swan River Tour, Perth At Leisure, Travel on the Indian Pacific Train, Arrive in Sydney, Sydney Harbour Morning Cruise & BridgeClimb Summit, Sydney At Leisure, Depart Sydney
Explore Australia from coast to coast as you get to know all of this island country's most unique sides. From the hidden laneways of Melbourne, to the West Coast's unique Perth, to Sydney iconic harbor, the faces of Australia shine. Enjoy unique culinary activities, meet with some of the country's fuzzy locals and check out some of the most renowned sites. Crossing the country by air and by train, this journey from coast to coast brings out Australia's fantastic cuisine and well-known wildlife as you hit some of the land Down Under's hottest spots.
Price Per Night: $724.00 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Arrive in Cape Town, Cape Town City Tour, Cape Peninsula Tour, Cape Town to Kapama Private Game Reserve, Game Viewing in Kapama Private Game Reserve, Kapama Private Game Reserve to Johannesburg, Soweto Tour, Johannesburg to Victoria Falls, Tour of the Falls, Depart Victoria Falls
A ten-night immersion into the best that South Africa has to offer. The first three nights are spent in Cape Town, touring the iconic Table Mountain and seeing the African penguins at Cape Peninsula National Park. Next, the trip moves to Kapama Private Game Reserve where you will see the renowned Big Five--lions, leopards, rhinos, buffalo, and elephants--in their natural habitat. Watch lions stalk the plains and elephants bathe in watering holes. Afterward, spend a night in Johannesburg, the "City of Gold," taking in the eclectic, local culture. Conclude your journey by visiting the thunderous Victoria Falls--one of the Seven Natural World Wonders.
Price Per Night: $501.15 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Welcome to the Eternal City of Rome, Exploring Papal Rome, Rome at Leisure Relaxed Start, Autostrada del Sole to Venice, Venice and the Magic of La Serenissima, Venice to elegant Ljubljana, Ljubljana to Vienna, Vienna and the Habsburgs Relaxed Start, Salzburg and on to Innsbruck, Liechtenstein to Lucerne Relaxed Start, Lucerne and Mt Stanserhorn, Legends along the Rhine, The Canals of Amsterdam, Return to London
Follow in the footsteps of the gladiators as you see the Colosseum in Rome, take in the regal history of the Habsburgs at Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna and see the Rhine Valley sights on the road to Königswinter during this 2-week guided tour. From the iconic attractions of Rome and the cultural gems of the Vatican, your expert-led voyage sets out across Europe, stopping for sunset cocktails and dinner in Venice, and sightseeing in the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana. In Vienna, enjoy the exclusive Insight Choice of Viennese Waltz dance lessons—set to the tunes of Mozart’s masterpieces, or sample sachertorte at a traditional Viennese cafe, washed down with a specially selected coffee. End your...
Price Per Night: $430.13 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Welcome to Christchurch, Christchurch - Franz Josef, Franz Josef - Queenstown, Queenstown Free Time, Queenstown - Te Anau, Te Anau - Dunedin, Dunedin - Omarama, Omarama - Christchurch, Farewell from Christchurch
A little bit city, a little bit country. A whole lot of nature, and just as much culture. Oh, and plenty of opportunities to indulge in food and wine. This tour of the South Island of New Zealand delivers the perfect recipe for a taste of the country. Look forward to Franz Josef/Waiau tours, Milford Sound/Piopiotahi cruises and glimpses into cosmopolitan life on Christchurch and Queenstown tours.
Price Per Night: $470.33 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Welcome to Christchurch, Christchurch - Omarama, Omarama - Invercargill, Invercargill - Te Anau, Milford Sound/Piopiotahi Day Trip, Te Anau - Queenstown, Queenstown Free Time, Queenstown - Christchurch, Christchurch - Punakaiki, Punakaiki - Nelson, Nelson, Nelson - Wellington, Farewell from Wellington
Journey in comfort with a small group from vibrant Christchurch to the cultural capital of Wellington, uncovering New Zealand’s most iconic destinations along the way. Cruise the breathtaking Milford Sound, soak up the energy of Queenstown, travel on the TranzAlpine to the rugged terrain of the West Coast, and unwind in sunny Nelson - gateway to Abel Tasman National Park.
Price Per Night: $1,436.77 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Zurich To Welcome, Zurich, Zurich To Lucerne, Lucerne, Lucerne To Lugano, Lugano, Lugano To St. Moritz, St. Moritz To Zermatt, Zermatt, Zermatt To Montreux, Montreux, Montreux To Geneva, Geneva
Take in the full spectrum of Switzerland's majestic mountainscapes on this delightful rail journey. Explore Z?rich and Lucerne with private guides, taste genuine Gruy?res cheese, gaze out at the Matterhorn from atop Gornergrat, ride through the scenic St. Gotthard Pass, and more.