Costa Rica, Exploring a Natural Paradise is an in-depth journey through Costa Rica's immensely diverse habitats in search of a stunning array of birds, mammals, butterflies and tropical orchids. Running from 20 Feb-5 Mar '24 (max 14 guests) this trip costs from £6,651 pp sharing and features boat rides, jeep trips, cloudforest and canopy trails.
Panama, a Wildlife and Cultural Walking Tour, encompasses the World Heritage architecture and museums of Panama City and a thorough exploration of the country of Panama, from the famous canal to observing rainforest wildlife and snorkelling in the Bocas del Toro archipelago. Running 4 - 16 Feb 2024 (max 14 guests) the trip costs from £5,818 pp
During our visit (13 – 19 Aug '23, from £ 3968 pp, max 14 pax) we attend 4 concerts of the Gstaad Menuhin Festival in Switzerland. Our 5 star hotel is the epitome of Swiss style and service levels (with meals to match) and a network of cable cars and little mountain railways enables us to enjoy easy daily walks in superb Alpine scenery.
Our new tour in Kyrgyzstan offers mountain valleys, full of flowers, rivers carving pathways through the unique terrain as snow-capped peaks reveal themselves on our gentle climbs, the world’s second largest mountain lake, Issy-Kul, petroglyphs, ancient forts and a historic caravanserai, plus the Soviet era architecture of the capital, Bishkek.
Georgia, a Cultural Walking tour, encompasses many facets of this ancient Christian country, set high in the Caucasus - alpine meadows filled with wildflowers, vineyards below snowy peaks, remote monasteries and Silk Road caravanserais. Running again in June 2023, this expertly guided holiday has a maximum of 14 guests.
We experience the magic of two festival performances in a Finnish mediaeval castle set in a lake, travel through silver birch forest for chamber music concerts at Kuhmo on the Russian border and enjoy exploring the attractive capital Helsinki on a guided tour running 14 - 21 July 2023.
Croatia, Sailing the Dalmatian coast to Dubrovnik, provides a wonderfully elegant way to explore the islands of Hvar, Vis, Korcula and Mljet. Aboard a large (100ft) yacht, just 10 guests are taken very good care of by crew on a 9 day journey from Split to Dubrovnik (29 Sep - 7 Oct 23), from £3,691 pp - with swimming, and daily guided walks ashore.
Mystic menhirs; ancient cave dwellings; uncrowded walking; small cities with imposing citadels and welcoming restaurants; typical Kudu hotels; food from rustic to fine and good metropolitan and local wine: Corsica presents a perfect 11-day excursion. With two dates in 2023, we have showcased spring flowers and autumn colours of this island.
Out in the N Atlantic, the Faroe Islands are undeniably remote and a sought-after destination for the adventurous. Highlights include the dramatic scenery, colourful fishing villages, large seabird colonies (puffins, skuas and gannets) and learning about the history of a unique small nation. Running 29 Jun - 6 Jul 2023, the trip costs from £ 3506.
We begin in Cordoba, visiting 8th century Mezquita and the Cathedral within it. We walk in the Sierra Subbéticas and the Alpujarras to see castles, ‘white villages’, olive groves and vineyards which lie along the historic route to our ultimate goal, Granada and the magnificent Alhambra. Optional extension to Seville is available.
