Escorted Tours 2020-2021

ESCORTED TOURS 2020-2021

The itinerary, resident 

tour director, and my 

fellow travellers were 

all factors that made 

for a joyful, relaxing, 

yet educational 

experience. It was my 

first A&K escorted 

tour, but it definitely 

won’t be my last 

Ms D, 2019

“Adventure by day, luxury by night” 

Dear traveller, 

In 1962, I founded Abercrombie & Kent with nothing more than a game-changing idea, 

a refrigerated ex-Army truck, and $100 in my pocket. A&K pioneered a new way to 

travel, one that combines authentic local access with five-star style, and unparalleled 

expertise. Today, our escorted tours, which still reflect that nearly 60-year-old ethos 

of excellence, illuminate the world’s most inspiring places in a style in which you have 

always longed to experience them. 

Carefully designed by A&K experts in more than 55 offices in over 30 countries around 

the globe, any of the escorted tours in this brochure make for the journey of a lifetime. 

Choose from two types of tours: in-depth Immersive Journeys, on which early-booking 

solo travellers pay no single supplement; and faster-paced Luxury Small Group 

Journeys, which feature the VIP Travelling Bellboy® and Traveller’s Valet® services. 

Whichever you opt for, you will travel in a small group of no more than 18, on an 

itinerary that balances must-see sites with overlooked attractions known only to the 

locals. You’ll tailor your journey to your interests with the Design your Day® concept, 

available on all tours in 2020. Your resident tour director will imbue each visit with 

his or her unique perspective, while a handpicked luxury hotel, wilderness lodge, or 

sanctuary-like river boat will provide a comfortable retreat at day’s end. 

We hope you’re inspired to start thinking about your next luxury adventure on an 

escorted tour with A&K. 

As always, I wish you happy travels… 

Geoffrey Kent 

Founder & Co-Chairman 

Abercrombie & Kent 

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Contents 

INTRODUCTION 

Letter from Geoffrey Kent......................................................... 3 

Why travel with A&K................................................................ 6 

Why an A&K Escorted Tour..................................................... 8 

Design your Day®..................................................................... 10 

Luxury accommodation.......................................................... 12 

Extend your journey & book your flights with A&K.......... 13 

Immersive Journeys................................................................. 14 

Luxury Small Group Journeys................................................ 15 

A&K Philanthropy................................................................... 16 

Why choose an A&K safari..................................................... 18 

Deciding on your safari destination....................................... 19 

AFRICA 

South Africa & Victoria Falls.................................................. 20 

Botswana Safari in Style........................................................... 22 

The Great Migration Safari in Style........................................ 26 

Kenya & Tanzania Wildlife Safari.......................................... 30 

Climb Kilimanjaro: Summiting the Machame Route.......... 34 

A Naturalist’s Guide to Madagascar 

with Dr Charlie Gardner......................................................... 38 

EUROPE 

The Treasures of Russia............................................................ 58 

INDIAN SUBCONTINENT 

Splendours of the Golden Triangle........................................ 62 

The Secrets of Southern India................................................. 66 

The Spice Lands of Sri Lanka.................................................. 70 

SOUTH-EAST ASIA & THE FAR EAST 

The Wonders of China............................................................. 74 

Across China: Tibet & the Yangtze........................................ 78 

Journey Through Japan: From Tokyo to Kyoto.................... 82 

Classic Japan.............................................................................. 86 

Rhythms of South-East Asia................................................... 88 

Images of Indochina & Angkor Wat...........................................92 

Cruising the Mekong: Siam, Saigon & Angkor Wat............ 94 

LATIN AMERICA 

Peru’s Ancient Marvels............................................................ 98 

Inside Tracks in Argentina & Brazil.....................................102 

Marvels of Chile......................................................................106 

NORTH AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST 

Egypt: Cairo & Cruising the Nile........................................... 40 

Jordan: Petra & Beyond........................................................... 44 

Splendours of Oman: City, Mountain & Desert................... 48 

The Delights of Morocco......................................................... 52 

Israel: Crossroads of History................................................... 56 

FURTHER INFORMATION 

Calendar..................................................................................110 

Terms & conditions................................................................112 

Ways to travel..........................................................................115 



Why travel with A&K 

A&K is the world’s leading luxury travel company. With over 55 years of 

experience, more than 55 offices around the world, and a renowned network 

of connections, only A&K can take you to the heart of a destination with the 

privilege of authentic, local access 

AWARD-WINNING 

A&K’s service and reputation are tested every day 

by the most discerning critics: our clients. Time and 

again, we pass with flying colours. Travellers who 

choose A&K often write to tell us they’re now too 

spoilt to travel with anyone else. 

Our guests vote for us too – thanks to those who 

have journeyed with us, we have won distinctions 

that include ‘Best Tour Operator 2018’ in the Luxury 

Lifestyle Magazine Readers’ Travel Awards. In 2018, 

A&K was ‘Best Luxury Tour Operator’ for the third 

time at the annual News UK Travel Awards, voted 

for by the readers of The Times, The Sunday Times, 

and The Sunday Times Travel Magazine. 

Among our peers, we are consistently recognised 

as the gold standard for luxury travel. In 2019, for 

the 10th consecutive year, A&K was voted ‘Africa’s 

Leading Luxury Tour Operator’ at the World 

Travel Awards. 

WINNER 

PEACE OF MIND 

When you book with A&K, you can do so 

with complete confidence. We’re ATOL (Air 

Travel Organiser’s Licence) affiliated and ABTA 

(Association of British Travel Agents) bonded. 

Both ATOL and ABTA offer travellers forms of 

protection to ensure that your money is protected 

from the moment you pay your deposit until the 

instant you return from your holiday. 

These schemes differ depending on the type of 

transportation that is included in your holiday. 

Managed by the Civil Aviation Authority, ATOLprotected 

holidays include flights. ABTA-covered 

holidays include rail, cruise, or self-drive elements, 

but no air travel. ABTA protection is both legal and 

financial in nature and being associated with the 

most-recognisable name in the industry means that 

we adhere to a code of conduct that demands the 

highest professional standards. 

Additionally, we’re proudly part of IATA 

(International Air Transport Association) and AITO 

(Association of Independent Tour Operators). 

World’s Leading Tour Operator 

World’s Leading Luxury Safari Company 

BEST LUXURY TOUR OPERATOR 

BY TRAVELLERS, FOR TRAVELLERS 

When Geoffrey Kent was 16 years old, he rode a 

motorbike from Nairobi to Cape Town. On this 

3,000-mile journey of self-discovery along some of 

Africa’s most dangerous roads, the ethos on which 

he would found A&K occurred to him: adventure by 

day, security and luxury by night. 

More than 55 years after our first pioneering 

safari in Africa in 1962, we’re still setting the 

standard for adventurous, luxury escorted tours. 

A lot has changed in the intervening years, but we 

still want to take you down the road less-travelled 

by devising unique, meticulously planned journeys 

into hard-to-reach wildernesses to commune with 

authentic cultures. 

Nearly six decades later, with Geoffrey Kent 

still at the helm, we have grown into a family of 

over 2,500 luxury travel specialists. These experts 

are devoted to making your holiday dreams an 

unforgettable reality. 

ACCESS & AUTHENTICITY 

A&K works tirelessly to design adventures you won’t 

be able to undertake with any other tour provider, 

thanks to our globe-spanning access. Underlying 

each inspiring escorted tour is the most robust tour 

operator support network in the travel industry 

– more than 55 offices in more than 30 countries 

around the world, all working 24/7 to uphold the 

same impeccable standards. Unlike our competitors, 

we train and manage our own full-time staff, who 

orchestrate every aspect of your journey with 

precision and flexibility down to the last detail. 

At A&K, we forge lasting, one-on-one 

relationships with the people who know your 

destination best, from craftspeople and chiefs to 

experts in local art and history. Our itineraries are 

the result of the authentic connections established 

between our experts and the friendly, hospitable 

local people who lend your journey a unique and 

personal touch. 

What does this mean for you as an A&K client? 

It means you experience each stop on your journey 

from a truly local perspective, all while enjoying a 

seamless travel experience in which every detail has 

been anticipated by dedicated on-the-ground staff. 



Why an A&K 

Escorted Tour 

When it comes to choosing an A&K Escorted Tour, you can be sure 

it has everything you need included – and that you’re not going to be 

unpleasantly surprised at any stage. We pride ourselves on inclusions that 

make your trip as authentic as possible, while ensuring it’s also as special as 

you want. Here’s everything that’s included on each A&K Escorted Tour... 

33OUR RESIDENT TOUR 

DIRECTORS & GUIDES 

Their expertise is unmatched, and their 

excitement is contagious. Our resident tour 

directors have lived for decades, sometimes 

even their entire lives, in the places you 

visit. Overseeing your entire journey, they 

accompany you every day, sharing their 

unique understanding of daily life as well as 

your destination’s culture, history, and natural 

environment. The result is a journey that reveals 

the real spirit of a place, connecting you to the 

people, sights, and wildlife you encounter in a 

way you’ll never forget. 

33GUARANTEED DEPARTURES 

As long as we have at least two people booked on 

an A&K Escorted Tour, it will take place. So you 

don’t need to worry about a last-minute phone 

call saying your holiday has to be cancelled. If 

you’re committed to going, then so are we. 

33INTIMATE GROUPS OF 

LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE 

Small groups make a big difference. We 

guarantee that each tour features no more than 

18 guests (unless otherwise noted). Seasoned 

travellers say the best part of a journey is often 

the people you meet. On an A&K Escorted 

Tour, this extends not just to the fascinating 

locals you encounter, but to the new friends 

you make within your group. In addition, thanks 

to these small group sizes, our clients can avail 

themselves of the opportunity to enjoy deeper 

interactions with the resident tour director and 

expert local guides. 

33AIRPORT MEET & GREET, 

RETURN PRIVATE TRANSFERS 

Be truly escorted on every step of your journey 

with an airport meet and greet service on arrival, 

and return private transfers to and from your 

first and last hotels. 

33EXCURSIONS AS STATED, 

ENTRANCE FEES, TAXES, & TIPS 

We ensure that, while on tour, you won’t 

need to think about the usual sundry costs of 

entrance fees, taxes, and tips (excluding one 

for your resident tour director, which is at 

your discretion). These are all included in the 

price of the tour, meaning you can focus on 

the experience, not the expense. 

33INTERNAL/DOMESTIC FLIGHTS, 

WHERE APPLICABLE 

If internal or domestic flights are necessary 

during your A&K Escorted Tour, rest assured 

once again that the cost is accounted for within 

the price of your holiday (unless otherwise noted). 

33WELCOME & 

FAREWELL DINNERS 

Being part of an A&K Escorted Tour is more 

than just a trip away. It’s a chance to meet other 

travellers and enjoy the experience together. Our 

welcome and farewell dinners provide the perfect 

frame around your holiday – this is when your 

memories will begin and then be cemented. 

We also include most breakfasts in your stay, as 

well as selected lunches and dinners throughout. 

33WIFI IN ACCOMMODATION 

If you choose to go online while on location – 

checking emails or sharing the memories you are 

making – wifi in accommodation is included in 

your package, wherever we can make it happen. 

33SCENIC SUNDOWNERS 

There’s always time for a sunset celebration of 

your travel experience, so on selected days and 

in the most idyllic locations, toast the end of the 

day with a beverage on us. 



Your escorted tour, 

your way 

Design your Day ® 

There’s always room for personalisation on an A&K holiday – even an escorted tour. Experience your 

destination your way thanks to the innovative Design your Day® concept. Available on one or more 

selected days of your itinerary, you will be able to choose from at least three expert-crafted activities. 

On these days you have the freedom to pick an experience that is suited to you and your interests. On 

Immersive Journeys, these have been loosely grouped into three themes to help you pick the ideal way to 

spend your day: arts and culture; culinary delights; and active. On Luxury Small Group Journeys, there 

will always be one or more active options. So, whether you’re a foodie, fitness fanatic, or fine art aficionado, 

there’ll be an option to suit. 

ARTS & CULTURE 

A chance to really understand what makes each destination 

unique, and the influences that framed its development. 

CULINARY DELIGHTS 

Live like a local and learn how to make favourite foods and 

signature dishes in classes taught by native cooks and chefs. 

ACTIVE 

Get the adrenalin pumping as you head out on more physical 

adventures that will enhance your escorted tour. 


Luxury accommodation to 

complement your journey 

FIVE-STAR TREATMENT 

When luxury is what you’re looking for, there’s no reason to settle for second-best. 

Our local experts choose the premier hotels in each location – often award-winning 

properties, and always synonymous with five-star style. In some developing or remote 

regions occasionally featured in our pioneering, more adventurous itineraries, fivestar 

accommodation may not always exist. In these rare instances, we choose the best 

quality and most luxurious options available. 

ONE-OF-A-KIND LOCATIONS 

When considering a hotel, our specialists look at more than just the rooms. Wherever 

possible, we arrange for stays close to the destinations you dream of seeing, in the 

region’s best properties. Luxuriate at the ITC Mughal in Agra for easy access to 

the Taj Mahal; or stay at The Victoria Falls Hotel to see the spray that rises from 

‘the Smoke that Thunders’. 

INTIMATE BOUTIQUE CAMPS & LODGES 

As a home base to secluded and extraordinary wilderness adventures, many of our 

journeys feature luxurious boutique camps and lodges available only to smaller 

groups. While they vary in style, our handpicked accommodations all combine classic 

local details with modern amenities and cutting-edge ecofriendly practices – 

not to mention an incredible front seat to wildlife, often just outside your door. 

STYLISH SHIPS 

Our commitment to luxury doesn’t stop at the water’s edge. When your A&K 

Escorted Tour includes cruising, your sleek, modern vessel offers the same comfort, 

service, and style you would experience on land, all while discovering the joys of life 

on the world’s greatest waterways. 


Extend your journey 

PERSONALISE YOUR TOUR WITH A 

TAILOR-MADE PRIVATE EXTENSION 

Discover a region in greater detail with a tailor-made extension, added 

to the start or end of your escorted tour. Speak to your A&K travel 

specialist about your desires and needs, and they will be happy to 

create a bespoke, compatible addition to your tour. Some non-group 

extensions are highlighted in this brochure – for example, you could 

top and tail Peru’s Ancient Marvels with a pre-trip Amazon adventure, 

or Arequipa and Colca post-tour experience; or you might choose to 

extend your time in India by visiting Amritsar, Shimla, or Varanasi 

after touring India’s Golden Triangle. 

START OR END WITH A 

SMALL-GROUP EXTENSION 

Alternatively, some escorted tours feature small-group extensions, 

all led by local experts. Lengthen your well-deserved holiday with 

a harmonious addition – for example, come back down to Earth in 

style by enjoying a safari in Tanzania after the Climb Kilimanjaro: 

Summiting the Machame Route tour. 

Look out for the pre/post-tour extensions flagged throughout 

this brochure. The extension prices listed are per person and based 

on two sharing. 

Book your flights with A&K 

International flights are not included in the price of our escorted 

tours – we believe this works to your advantage, allowing you to travel 

when and how you wish. Thanks to our long-established partnerships 

with the world’s premier carriers – not to mention decades of 

experience – booking your flights with A&K affords you a multitude 

of benefits including the financial protection guaranteed through our 

ATOL affiliation (see page 7). 

Your travel specialist and our internal ‘air team’ always know the 

best flights that work with your itinerary’s start and end times, and in 

the event that a flight is delayed or cancelled, we’re there 24/7 to assist 

you and make sure you enjoy your journey as planned. We offer special 

fares where available, as well as the freedom to earn mileage points as 

your carrier allows. 

Contact us or your travel specialist to learn more about the benefits 

of booking your flights through A&K. 

Choose your tour type 

Our escorted tours are designed in two formats: 

Immersive Journeys and Luxury Small Group Journeys. 

They share all the A&K elements described on pages 

8-13: read on to discover how they differ and to find 

the right one for you. 

IMMERSIVE 

JOURNEYS 

LUXURY 

SMALL GROUP 

JOURNEYS 


IMMERSIVE 

JOURNEYS 

Immersive 

Journeys 

The Immersive Journeys that A&K offers are ideally suited to 

travellers who like the support of an escorted group, but with a little 

bit more freedom. Taking every day at a more leisurely pace, these 

trips are truly immersive. They are in-depth and informative, giving 

you the chance to understand the culture, history, or lifestyle you 

have travelled to experience 

These trips offer the same promises whether you are travelling with family, with 

friends, or alone, as well as all the features highlighted on previous pages. 

33NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT 

Travelling solo? Book early and the first four solo places won’t pay any single 

supplement. The same journey, the same luxury, guaranteed at the same price. 

33LEISURELY PACE 

Clients travelling on these trips enjoy enough time at each location to take in 

all of its sights – from the popular to the lesser known. 

33FLEXIBILITY 

Travelling at an unhurried rate also means more downtime in your chosen 

destination. Go with the flow and explore under your own steam. Your resident 

tour director and guides will be happy to make recommendations based on 

your interests and tastes – from niche museums and specialist stores to hidden 

city cafés that the locals all love – for you to find in your leisure time. 


LUXURY 

SMALL GROUP 

JOURNEYS 

Luxury Small 

Group Journeys 

If you’re looking to fit as much as you can into your holiday, 

our Luxury Small Group Journeys are just the ticket. 

Travelling at a faster pace than our Immersive Journeys, 

you will be sure to experience all the facets of a destination, 

while gaining an understanding of exactly how these piece 

together, thanks to our expert guides 

Everything on these trips is designed to make life as easy as possible for you with 

several elements you won’t want to miss out on, in addition to all the features 

highlighted on previous pages. 

33VIP TRAVELLING BELLBOY ® 

With A&K’s exclusive Travelling Bellboy® service, travel becomes hassle-free. 

Simply leave your packed bags behind in your room as you walk out the door 

and find them waiting for you at your next accommodation. 

33TRAVELLER’S VALET ® 

Don’t worry about packing extra clothes on this trip as you will receive 

a complimentary laundry service at the midpoint of your journey, 

making sure you’re as fresh as the experiences you’re having. 

33UNIQUE & VARIED DINING EXPERIENCES 

Enjoy breakfast in bed at A&K’s expense on selected days. Participate in 

‘Chef ’s Table’ experiences – cooking demonstrations, cookery classes, 

or special culinary adventures led by a chef. 

33RIDE LIKE A LOCAL 

Experience the real locale as you take to the streets as the residents do. 

This is the authentic way to see towns and countryside, in a way that 

won’t harm the environment but will bring you closer to nature. 


Transforming travel: 

from adventure to advantage 

OUR FOUR MAIN MISSION OBJECTIVES 

EDUCATION 

Providing a supportive learning environment, we are committed to 

enabling children and young adults to fulfil their potential with many 

diverse opportunities. 

CONSERVATION 

Partnering with communities living on the edge of wilderness areas, 

we support strategies to maintain a balance between endangered species, 

fragile ecosystems, and economic opportunity. 

HEALTHCARE 

We actively support the water, sanitation, and other health-related needs of 

residents within our partner communities, ensuring greater wellbeing for all. 

ENTERPRISE 

Training our partner communities in self-support and income-generating 

activities, we help drive the growth of economic opportunity and deliver 

other innovations to positively impact local livelihoods. 

The travel industry is evolving. Greater 

equity and sustainability from tourism is 

becoming a key element of every holiday 

– and ensuring that the local community benefits 

from the tourist economy is important to the 

majority of our A&K Escorted Tours clients. 

From its inception in 1982, Abercrombie & 

Kent Philanthropy (AKP) has been dedicated to 

positively impacting lives and livelihoods in the 

communities to which our guests travel. 

From Africa to Asia, Latin America to the 

Arctic Circle, we are working with partner 

communities on 42 education, healthcare, 

conservation, and enterprise development 

projects, across 22 countries, and with nine 

full-time A&K Philanthropy co-ordinators – 

a philanthropic commitment unequalled by 

our peers. 

We are committed to ensuring guests learn 

about our investment in local communities as 

an integral part of their travel experience. For 

many of our clients, their ‘wow’ moment comes 

courtesy of A&K Philanthropy projects – the 

co-ordinators at work on these projects, and 

the face-to-face interactions with communities 

reveal genuine local perspectives. From visiting 

villages benefiting from tourism in their ancestral 

homelands, to witnessing the impact of clean 

water from AKP-dug wells in Cambodia, guests 

learn how these communities are tackling big 

challenges and achieving inspirational triumphs. 

A non-profit organisation registered in the UK, 

US, and Australia, AKP is committed to operating 

with integrity, accountability, and openness. We 

are proud to have received a gold-level GuideStar 

‘Seal of Transparency’. 


AKP in action 

Look for the AKP logo on our itinerary pages – it indicates an opportunity to visit an 

A&K Philanthropy project on your Immersive Journey or Luxury Small Group Journey 

HEALTHCARE PROJECT: 

Cambodia Clean Water Project 

ESCORTED TOUR: 

Images of Indochina & Angkor Wat 

EDUCATION/HEALTHCARE PROJECT: 

Enkereri Primary School to see the Safe 

Water for Schools Initiative 


The Great Migration Safari in Style 

ENTERPRISE PROJECT: 

Dipetsana Women’s Bike Shop 


Botswana Safari in Style 

HEALTHCARE PROJECT: 

Children of the Rainbow School 


Peru’s Ancient Marvels 

EDUCATION/HEALTHCARE PROJECT: 

Deepalaya School 


Splendours of the Golden Triangle 

AKP PROJECT 

SPOTLIGHT 

Dipetsana Women’s 

Bike Shop 

See how bicycles are helping to transform 

lives in rural Botswana. Empowering 

local women through this community 

enterprise, the shop employs five 

women who have all learned valuable 

business and bike mechanic skills. 

Additionally, the local community 

benefits from a new source of 

transportation – vital so healthcare 

workers can get to patients, and so 

that children can travel to school. 

It was wonderful to see that our 

holiday helps make a difference 

Mrs McG, 2019 

For more information on AKP projects around 

the world, visit akphilanthropy.org 


Why choose 

an A&K safari 

The original and still the best: while others seek to emulate A&K’s safari experience, ours 

remain unparalleled. So what makes us the world’s finest safari company, year after year? 

MORE THAN 55 YEARS OF 

ON-THE-GROUND EXPERIENCE 

A&K was born in Kenya in 1962, when Geoffrey Kent 

invented the modern luxury African safari. More than 

55 years later, A&K is still setting the standard for an 

African journey like no other, delivering meticulously 

planned tours into hard-to-reach wildernesses to meet 

authentic cultures. Where other safari companies 

sub-contract their services from a continent away, we 

live and work every day in the very same areas you visit. 

A PEERLESS LOCAL PRESENCE 

Our long-standing connections – and 12 offices in 

sub-Saharan Africa – allow us to offer the most desirable 

room categories, the best wildlife-viewing locations for 

lodges and camps, and unmatched service at every stage 

of your journey. 

SIMPLY THE BEST SAFARI GUIDES 

A&K’s safari guides are handpicked for their expertise in 

Africa’s culture, flora, and wildlife. In Kenya, every A&K 

guide has attained a minimum of bronze-level certification 

from the Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association – 

that’s more than any other tour operator. 

CUSTOM SAFARI VEHICLES 

WE DESIGN, BUILD, & OWN 

While other safari providers rent or lease their vehicles, 

A&K owns and maintains a custom fleet – the finest in 

East Africa. These conveyances have been built to our 

specifications, with high front and side windows providing 

great views; air-conditioning in most vehicles (a blessing 

on hot afternoons in the bush); a refrigerator filled with 

chilled water; and even wifi access (for posting Big Five 

sightings straight to Instagram). 

ONLY THE FINEST SAFARI 

CAMPS & LODGES 

Retreat daily to your own veranda-fronted tent or restful 

lodge to enjoy an unexpected haven of five-star comfort 

in the heart of Africa. From Sanctuary Ngorongoro 

Crater Camp in Tanzania and Sanctuary Chief ’s Camp 

in Botswana, to Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti 

and renowned Gibb’s Farm, our safaris feature luxurious 

accommodation set away from the crowds, and near an 

abundance of wildlife and scenic views. 

EXCELLENCE RECOGNISED BY 

TRAVELLERS & TRAVEL PROS 

A&K’s African safaris have won acclaim from guests 

and travel professionals alike. At the World Travel 

Awards in 2019, we were voted ‘Africa’s Leading Luxury 

Tour Operator’ for the 10th consecutive year; and across 

the pond in the US, we have been named ‘Best Tour 

Operator in Africa’ for 12 years running by the readers 

of Travel Weekly – accolades the global family is justifiably 

proud of. In Africa and throughout the world, A&K 

sets the standard. 


Deciding on your destination 

In order to select the A&K safari journey which best suits your travel interests, 

it helps to understand how the safari experience differs between East Africa 

and Southern Africa 

EAST AFRICA: 

CLASSIC APPEAL 

East Africa (including Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda) is the definition of classic safari country. Home 

to the vast Serengeti and Masai Mara as well as the teeming Ngorongoro Crater, East Africa has formed 

the backdrop for legendary safari expeditions since the days of Ernest Hemingway and Karen Blixen, 

and served as the birthplace of A&K. 

In northern Tanzania, the seemingly endless horizon yields to Mount Kilimanjaro – the tallest 

mountain in Africa, at over 5,895 metres. Conquer it with surety – A&K enjoys the highest summit 

rate of any operator in Africa. 

Wildlife viewing throughout Kenya and Tanzania is reliably spectacular. The famed Big Five – lion, 

leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo – are sighted here on a regular basis, along with hundreds of 

other species, ranging from wildebeest and zebra to antelope and giraffe. And up-close encounters with 

mountain gorilla are available, on an extension with A&K that takes you trekking through Uganda. 

East Africa’s wide-open grasslands also bear witness to the Great Migration, when millions of herd 

animals make their annual trek in search of water and fresh grazing land, stalked by predators every 

step of the way. One of nature’s most incredible spectacles, the Great Migration vividly illustrates the 

timeless circle of life in the wild. 

SOUTHERN AFRICA: 

DYNAMIC & DIVERSE 

Southern Africa, an area encompassing Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa, 

offers diverse topography. From the forests of Botswana to incomparable Victoria Falls, which borders 

both Zambia and Zimbabwe, and from the stark, stunning sand dunes of the Namib Desert to the 

bushveld of South Africa’s private reserves, variety abounds. 

Southern African wildlife is similarly varied, with the iconic big cats – lion, leopard, and cheetah 

– always on the prowl. In Botswana, the lush Okavango Delta draws a profusion of species, including 

hippo, giraffe, crocodile, rhino, and baboon, which A&K clients encounter in private game reserves. 

The nation of South Africa offers exceptional safari experiences, and first-rate culinary and cultural 

opportunities, ranging from tastings at award-winning wineries in the ruggedly beautiful Cape 

Winelands, to visits to historical sites and the majestic Table Mountain in the country’s cosmopolitan 

‘Mother City’, Cape Town. 


South Africa & 

Victoria Falls 

LUXURY 

SMALL GROUP 

JOURNEYS 

9 days/8 nights | From £8,900 per person | Maximum 18 guests 

This eclectic itinerary offers nine days of pure delight. Visit Cape Town’s most intriguing 

attractions, tour mighty Victoria Falls, and experience the wildlife wonders of Kruger 

INCLUSIONS 

33 

Five-star luxury 

accommodation 

33 

Resident tour director 

& English-speaking expert 

local guides 

33 

Airport meet & greet, 

& return private transfers 

33 

Entrance fees, taxes & tips, 

& excursions as stated 

33 

Internal flights 

33 

Welcome & farewell dinners 

33 

8 breakfasts, 6 lunches 

& 6 dinners 

33 

Wifi in accommodation 

33 

Scenic sundowners 

33 

Design your Day ® on Day 8 

33 

Travelling Bellboy ® 

33 

Traveller’s Valet ® 

once per journey 

33 

Complimentary breakfast in 

bed on two selected days 

KEY HIGHLIGHTS 

›› 

Experience South Africa’s 

treasures, from Cape Town 

to Greater Kruger 

National Park 

›› 

See Table Mountain, 

the Cape of Good Hope, 

and a penguin colony 

›› 

Enjoy wildlife-viewing drives, 

bush walks, and informative 

talks while on safari 

›› 

Cruise the mighty Zambezi 

›› 

Visit the natural wonder 

of Victoria Falls on a 

private walking tour 

Cape 

Town 


Johannesburg 

Winelands 

DAY 1: Arrive Cape Town, 

South Africa 

Land in Cape Town, a beautiful harbour 

city where old and new converge in history, 

architecture, cultural pursuits, and its people. 

Warmed by the African sun, the city is 

dominated by the towering, flat-topped Table 

Mountain, set on a peninsula of rocky heights 

and lush valleys. An A&K representative 

transfers you to your luxurious hotel. 

One&Only Cape Town 

ZAMBIA 

Livingstone 

Hwange 

National 

Park 

SOUTH AFRICA 

ZIMBABWE 

DAY 2: Cape Town 

Wind your way to Table Mountain – ascend 

to its sky-high plateau by cable car (weather 

permitting) for dazzling views of city and sea. 

Next, see Groote Kerk and City Hall on the 

Grand Parade. Continue past the pentagonal 

Castle of Good Hope, originally built by the 

Dutch East India Company. When available, 

stop at Streetwires, where locals craft unique 

wire and bead art. Next, visit Kirstenbosch 

National Botanical Garden alongside a private 

local guide before tonight’s welcome dinner. 

A resident chef or sommelier guides you 

through a contemporary feast. 

One&Only Cape Town | Meals: B L D 

Greater Kruger 

National Park 

ARRIVE/DEPART 

AIR 

EXTENSION 

DAY 3: Cape Town 

Head to Cape Point, the mountainous 

promontory at the south-western tip of the 

continent. Pass by the beaches at the base 

of the mountains known as the Twelve 

Apostles, bucolic Hout Bay’s bustling fishing 

harbour, and wind carefully along the 

famous Chapman’s Peak Drive. Explore Cape 

Peninsula and Cape of Good Hope Nature 

Reserve in search of bontebok, chacma 

baboon, and endemic plants. Ride the Flying 

Dutchman, the funicular at blustery Cape 

Point, and, from July to November, watch for 

southern right whale. At Boulders Beach, see 

endangered African penguin. 

One&Only Cape Town | Meals: B L 

DAY 4: Greater Kruger Area 

Fly to your private wildlife reserve bordering 

Kruger National Park, offering the finest 

wildlife-viewing experience. After settling 

into your elegant accommodation, relax by 

the pool before setting off in search of the 

Big Five. To enhance your experience, each 

game drive is led by two safari professionals: a 

driver-guide, trained to safely manoeuvre up 

close to South Africa’s iconic wildlife, and an 

expert tracker who will help you identify the 

animals and predict where they are likely to be 

found on both sunrise and sunset drives. 

Lion Sands River Lodge | Meals: B L D 

DAYS 5 & 6: Greater Kruger Area 

Spend two days immersed in your private 

wildlife reserve. Embark on game drives 

in open safari vehicles and take morning 

game walks with your ranger. This region 

is one of the finest in Africa for abundant 

wildlife. As you explore, learn about the flora 

and fauna, and acquire some basic tracking 

skills. Participate in a ‘Chef ’s Table’ culinary 

experience, preparing a traditional South 

African dish. At dusk, stop for a sundowner, 

and then search for nocturnal animals before 

returning to your lodge for dinner. 

Lion Sands River Lodge | Meals: B L D 


DATES & PRICING 

GUARANTEED 

DEPARTURE 

DATES (2020) 

PER 

PERSON 

FROM 

SINGLE 

SUPP. 

FROM 

AFRICA 

JANUARY: 

8 £8,900 £2,355 

FEBRUARY: 

18 £8,900 £2,355 

MARCH: 

3 £8,900 £2,355 

APRIL: 

18 £8,900 £2,355 

SOUTHERN AFRICA 

MAY: 

10, 13, 24, 31 £8,900 £2,355 

JUNE: 

5, 23 £8,900 £2,355 

JULY: 

5, 12, 26 £8,900 £2,355 

AUGUST: 

10, 14, 23, 30 £8,900 £2,355 

SEPTEMBER: 

5, 12 £8,900 £2,355 

OCTOBER: 

2, 11, 25, 30 £8,900 £2,355 

NOVEMBER: 

15, 29 £8,900 £2,355 

DAY 7: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe 

Today, fly to Livingstone, Zambia, and then 

transfer to your hotel in Victoria Falls, 

Zimbabwe. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon 

at leisure, anticipating tomorrow’s visit to the 

falls, once called Mosi-oa-Tunya (‘the Smoke 

that Thunders’). Before dinner, enjoy hearing 

from a special guest speaker who shares tales 

of celebrated explorer David Livingstone – 

an exclusive A&K experience. 

The Victoria Falls Hotel | Meals: B L D 

DAY 8: Victoria Falls 

This morning, cruise the mighty 

Zambezi, viewing hippo and elephant dotted 

along the banks. 

Then Design your Day® – giving you the 

freedom to choose the experience that is 

best suited to you. Select from the following 

fascinating options: 

OPTION 1: Glimpse local life 

Visit a rural village for an interactive 

experience that offers insight into the 

traditions of the Zimbabwean people. 

OPTION 2: Private jewellery tour 

Personal tour of the Ndau Collection to meet 

the artisans who design this opulent jewellery. 

OPTION 3: Cycle along the Zambezi 

Private bike tour, cycling through Victoria 

Falls and stopping at viewpoints along 

the Zambezi. 

After time at leisure, set out on a guided 

walking tour of Victoria Falls, one of the 

world’s greatest natural wonders. See rainbows 

and clouds of spray as the wide Upper 

Zambezi plummets into the Lower Zambezi. 

Gather tonight for a farewell dinner. 

The Victoria Falls Hotel | Meals: B D 

JOURNEY DETAILS 

Minimum age is 10 years. Each guest on this journey 

will receive an A&K safari duffel. Please note 

that Table Mountain closes annually mid-July to 

mid-August. Alternative touring will be provided 

for affected departures. On certain departures, 

you will stay on Days 4-6 at andBeyond Ngala Safari 

Lodge; and on Days 7 & 8 at Stanley & Livingstone 

Boutique Hotel. Please speak to your specialist for 

more information. 

FLIGHTS 

To provide you with flexibility and the latest flight offers, 

we don’t include international flights. Our specialists 

will be able to find the best travel options to suit you. 

Visit abercrombiekent.co.uk for up-to-date 

availability and pricing information; and to 

see how A&K can tailor this escorted tour 

itinerary into the perfect bespoke holiday. 

PRE & POST-TOUR 

EXTENSIONS 

Winelands pre-tour extension – 

three days from £2,270pp 

Available on selected departures. 

Hwange post-tour extension – 

four days from £2,475pp 


Contact a specialist for more information 

about how to extend your escorted tour. 

DAY 9: Depart Johannesburg, 

South Africa 

Fly to Johannesburg, where you can access the 

Premier Lounge, before departing for home. 

Meals: B 

YOUR LUXURY 

ACCOMMODATION 

One&Only Cape Town 

Condé Nast Traveller Gold List 

hotel with Table Mountain views 

Lion Sands River Lodge 

Luxurious lodge with incredible vistas 

overlooking the Sabie River 

The Victoria Falls Hotel 

Historic colonial-style hotel just a 

10-minute walk from Victoria Falls 


Botswana 

Safari in Style 

LUXURY 

SMALL GROUP 

JOURNEYS 


From the scenic to the sublime, this safari adventure offers a huge range of experiences. 

Traverse this great safari destination and its landscapes as you seek out the Big Five 

INCLUSIONS 

33 


accommodation 

33 

Resident tour director & 

English-speaking expert 

local guides 

33 



33 



33 


33 


33 


& 9 dinners 

33 


33 

Scenic sundowner 

33 


33 


33 

Limited laundry service 

available at all camps & lodges 

3 3 Complimentary breakfast in 

bed on one selected day 


›› 

Get tips on capturing the 

best Big Five images 

during a private lecture with 

a professional photographer 

›› 

Glide through the Okavango 

Delta in a mokoro 

(dugout canoe) 

›› 

Coast along the Zambezi 

River on a sunset cruise 

›› 

See the thundering 

Victoria Falls, one 

of the Seven Natural 

Wonders of the World 

ZAMBIA 

Livingstone 

ZIMBABWE 

Chobe National Park 

Victoria 

Okavango Delta Falls 

Maun 

NAMIBIA 

Cape Town 

BOTSWANA 

SOUTH AFRICA 

DAY 1: Arrive Johannesburg, 

South Africa 

Land in Johannesburg and transfer to your 

hotel. Tonight, enjoy a gourmet welcome 

dinner prepared with locally sourced 

ingredients. A professional photographer 

joins you to offer tips for the days ahead. 

Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa | Meals: D 

DAY 2: Livingstone, Zambia 

Fly to Livingstone, Zambia, where you’re met 

by your A&K resident tour director. Continue 

to Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma and settle into 

your luxury treehouse built into the riverside 

canopy. At twilight, cruise the Zambezi River, 

sipping cocktails and gazing out across a 

verdant vista and gliding past pods of hippo, 

on a memorable scenic sundowner experience. 

Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma | Meals: B L D 

ARRIVE/DEPART 

AIR 

ROAD 

EXTENSION 

DAY 3: Livingstone 

This morning, Design your Day® 

– giving you the freedom to choose the 

experience that is best suited to you. 

Select from the following options: 

Johannesburg 

OPTION 1: View Victoria Falls from Zambia 

Tour Victoria Falls from the Zambia side, 

to see the Zambezi River cascade over a 

two-kilometre-wide lip of basalt. 

OPTION 2: Visit a village bike shop 

Cycle or walk through Nakatindi Village 

to see a bike shop, school, and clinic supported 

by A&K Philanthropy. 

OPTION 3: Walk with rhino 

Walk close to rhino, pausing on a game drive 

in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park to draw near 

the giants on foot. 

Return to camp for lunch and the rest of your 

afternoon at leisure. Tonight, enjoy a cocktail 

and a ‘Chef ’s Table’ tasting of traditional 

Zambian fare, followed by dinner. 

Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma | Meals: B L D 

DAY 4: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe – 

Chobe National Park, Botswana 

This morning, see these awe-inspiring falls 

from the Zimbabwean side. Afterwards, 

visit an artists’ village, where you can meet 

local artisans and observe them at work. 

Enjoy lunch in the town of Victoria Falls 

before continuing to Chobe National Park 

in Botswana. Here your scenic lodge offers 

panoramic views across the islands and 

floodplains of the Chobe River. Set out on an 

afternoon game drive – 120,000 elephant live 


AFRICA 

BOTSWANA 

in the park, as well as impala and buffalo, and 

you may also spot lion. 

Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero | Meals: B L D 

DAY 5: Chobe National Park 

Head out on a sunrise game drive, when 

animals are most active. Visit the village of 

Kasane, to see how the Dipetsana Women’s 

Bike Shop, a project supported by AKP, 

benefits the local community. Later, embark 

on a Chobe River safari cruise aboard a 

double-decker boat. Look out for crocodile 

and hippo, as well as elephant that come down 

to drink. The park’s beautiful wetlands also 

lure a wealth of birdlife. When you return to 

the lodge, revel in the comforts of your luxury 

accommodation and enjoy a meal. 

Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero | Meals: B L D 

DAYS 6 & 7: Okavango Delta 

Fly to the vast private concession in the 

Okavango Delta, the largest inland delta in 

the world. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at 

leisure with a choice of activities, such as a 



GUARANTEED 

DEPARTURE 


PER 

PERSON 

FROM 

SINGLE 

SUPP. 

FROM 

JANUARY: 

7 £8,410 £1,215 

FEBRUARY: 

11 £8,410 £1,215 

MARCH: 

10 £8,410 £1,215 

APRIL: 

6, 21 £9,275 £2,435 

MAY: 

13, 16, 20, 23 

28, 30 

£9,710 

£12,395 

£2,435 

£4,630 

seasonal mokoro (dugout canoe) ride on the 

delta or a night wildlife-viewing drive. The 

next morning, continue with your choice of 

activities. Set off on a thrilling, guided game 

drive in a customised 4x4 vehicle or a bush 

walk in the company of an armed, expert 

guide, on the lookout for giraffe, hippo, 

and lion. 

Sanctuary Stanley’s Camp | Meals: B L D 

DAY 8: Okavango Delta 

Fly across the Okavango Delta to your next 

amazing camp, from where you will enjoy 

game drives in Moremi Game Reserve. 

Widely acknowledged as the ‘predator capital 

of the world’, this area is one of Botswana’s 

best places for spotting the Big Five. Hunters 

include cheetah, spotted hyena, and, at the 

very top of the food chain, large resident lion 

prides. White and black rhino are also found 

here. This afternoon, enjoy wildlife-viewing 

activities led by experienced driver-guides or 

observe the wildlife from your private deck. 

Sanctuary Chief’s Camp | Meals: B L D 

DAY 9: Okavango Delta 

Depart on another spectacular early morning 

game drive. Beyond predators, the Okavango 

Delta draws large concentrations of elephant, 

buffalo, red lechwe, giraffe, and impala. Enjoy 

a seasonal mokoro ride across deceptively 

quiet marshlands alive with crocodile, bathing 

hippo, tiny red reed frog, and many bird 

species. If you opt for an afternoon game 

drive, listen for roaring lion on the hunt or 

spy nocturnal animals starting out for the 

night. After a full day of wildlife-watching, 

return to your camp to relax and enjoy a 

farewell dinner. 

Sanctuary Chief’s Camp | Meals: B L D 

DAY 10: Depart Johannesburg, 

South Africa 

Fly from Botswana to South Africa, from 

where you’ll depart for home. Relax in the 

Premier Lounge at Johannesburg airport, 

compliments of A&K. 

Meals: B 


EXTENSIONS 

Cape Town post-tour extension 

– four days from £2,030pp 




JUNE: 

6, 14, 16, 20 

30 

£12,395 

£13,615 

£4,630 

£5,685 

JULY: 

7, 10, 17, 19, 29 £13,615 £5,685 

AUGUST: 

1, 14, 19, 24 £13,615 £4,875 

SEPTEMBER: 

4, 7, 18, 22, 28 £12,800 £4,685 

OCTOBER: 

6, 13, 20 £12,395 £4,630 

NOVEMBER: 

6 £8,410 £1,215 

DECEMBER: 

18 £13,615 £5,685 



will receive an A&K safari duffel. On certain 

departure dates, the hotel on Days 2 & 3 will be 

Victoria Falls River Lodge; on Days 6 & 7 will be 

Belmond Khwai River Lodge; and on Days 8 & 9, 

it will be Belmond Eagle Island Lodge. Activities on 

these departures may vary. Please speak to your 

specialist for more information. 

FLIGHTS 









AFRICA 

BOTSWANA 

YOUR LUXURY 

ACCOMMODATION 

Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa 

Lauded, peaceful hotel spread across 1.6 

hectares in the heart of Johannesburg 

Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma 

A dozen romantic, air-conditioned 

treehouses, set in a riverine forest 

Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero 

15 incredibly luxurious cottages 

and a fully equipped spa 

Sanctuary Stanley’s Camp 

Classic camp with 10 tents 

on a large private concession 

Sanctuary Chief’s Camp 

Luxurious bush camp with exceptional 

amenities in Moremi 


The Great Migration 


LUXURY 

SMALL GROUP 

JOURNEYS 


Perfect for all wildlife-lovers, witness East Africa’s adundant animal life 

firsthand. On this quintessential safari experience, enjoy game drives 

through the region’s most stunning parks and reserves 

INCLUSIONS 

33 


accommodation 

33 



local guides 

33 



33 



33 

Domestic flights 

33 


33 


& 12 dinners 

33 


33 


33 


33 


3 3 Limited laundry service 

available at camps & lodges 


›› 

Experience six nights in the 

heart of Great Migration 

country – the Serengeti 

and the Masai Mara 

›› 

Observe Africa’s iconic 

Big Five with A&K’s expert 

driver-guides in our own 

custom-made vehicles 

›› 

Visit a vibrant Tanzanian 

village, and explore by 

tuk-tuk 

Serengeti 

National Park 

To Entebbe, 

KENYA 

Uganda 

Masai Mara 

Migori Game Reserve 

Tarime 

Nairobi 

Ngorongoro 

Crater 

ARRIVE/DEPART 

AIR 

ROAD 

EXTENSION 

DAY 1: Arrive Nairobi, Kenya 

Land in Nairobi and transfer to the luxurious 

Fairmont The Norfolk. Perhaps Kenya’s most 

famous hotel, The Norfolk is in the heart of 

Nairobi, welcoming generations of safari-goers 

since it first opened on Christmas Day, 1904. 

Fairmont The Norfolk 

DAY 2: Amboseli National Park 

Today, drive to Amboseli National Park 

at the base of the soaring, snow-capped 

Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest freestanding 

mountain in the world at 5,895 metres. Set out 

in search of the region’s spectacular wildlife – 

African savanna elephant, leopard, cheetah, 

and hosts of plains animals – all roaming freely 

amid swamps, springs, and a shimmering 

dried-up lakebed. This evening, gather with 

fellow guests for a welcome dinner celebrating 

the start of an unforgettable safari adventure. 

Tawi Lodge | Meals: B L D 


Spend a full day exploring wildlife-rich 

Amboseli National Park, watching for lion 

and buffalo. Enjoy a morning on safari 

before breaking for lunch. This afternoon, 

take another game drive, capped off with a 

refreshing sundowner. 

Tawi Lodge | Meals: B L D 

Tarangire 

National Park 

TANZANIA 

Arusha 

Amboseli 

National 

Park 

From 


via Livingstone 

DAY 4: Tarangire National Park, 

Tanzania 

Drive to the Tanzanian border, stopping for 

lunch in Arusha. From here, fly to Tarangire 

National Park and settle into your luxurious 

accommodation. Sanctuary Swala’s large tents 

are built on raised decks under umbrella 

acacia trees overlooking the Gurusi flood 

plains. Expanses of wooded savanna are 

nurtured by the Tarangire River. Resident 

herds of impala often graze inside the camp, 

while excursions through the dusty landscape 

may be populated by abundant animal life, 

such as lion, elephant, and buffalo, as well as 

a range of bird species. 

Sanctuary Swala | Meals: B L D 

DAY 5: Tarangire National Park 

Embark on morning and afternoon game 

drives, with just six to a vehicle to allow 

window seats for all. Observe the stunning 

concentration of herd animals here, such as 

elephant, zebra, and impala. You may opt for 

a night safari, available at an additional fee, 

to spy nocturnal creatures. With specialised 

lighting, look for African wildcat, leopard, 

hyena, and lion. You may also see bush baby, 

spotted genet, serval, and bat-eared fox. 

During your stay, partake of a ‘Chef ’s Table’ 

experience and learn to prepare local dishes 

such as ugali, makande, and kachumbari. 

Sanctuary Swala | Meals: B L D 


AFRICA 

KENYA & TANZANIA 

DAY 6: Ngorongoro Crater 

Today, explore the village of Mto wa 

Mbu. Ride like a Local by tuk-tuk, see rice 

fields, and try banana beer. Enjoy a walk 

through the local market before heading for 

lunch at your lodge set near the Ngorongoro 

Conservation Area. 

This afternoon, Design your Day® – giving 

you the freedom to choose the experience 

that is best suited to you. Select from the 

following options: 

OPTION 1: Walk with a Maasai healer 

Enjoy a walk through the Ngorongoro Forest 

with a Maasai healer, who will introduce you 

to more than 20 different indigenous plants 

and explain how they treat health problems. 

OPTION 2: Bicycle the back roads 

Take a guided bike ride through the rural back 

roads to visit the village of Karatu. 

OPTION 3: High tea and meet the artist 

Relax on the veranda of Gibb’s Farm with 

traditional high tea. Meet the artist-inresidence 

and view their work. 

Gibb’s Farm | Meals: B L D 



Today, set out on a game drive in Ngorongoro 

Crater, exploring the panoramic, short-grass 

prairies along the floor of this ancient volcanic 

caldera, home to rare black rhino as well 

as lion, hyena, and gazelle. The diverse and 

profuse wildlife dwelling within the encircling 

crater walls led this incredible ‘Lost World’ 

to be named a UNESCO World Heritage 

Site. Enjoy lunch alfresco in the crater before 

returning to your lodge. Tonight, gather for 

dinner with your fellow guests. 

Gibb’s Farm | Meals: B L D 

DAYS 8-10: Serengeti National Park 

Fly to Serengeti National Park, a vast 

Tanzanian landscape that hosts one of Earth’s 

last remaining wildlife spectacles: the annual 

Great Migration, when millions of herbivores 

trek across the Serengeti plains in search of 

water and fresh grass, with hungry predators 

awaiting them. Over the next two days, your 

adventure may reveal giraffe, wildebeest, 

elephant, and far more on morning and 

afternoon game drives. You may also opt for 

a hot air balloon ride across the boundless 

Serengeti, at an additional cost, for an exciting 

new perspective. 

Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti | Meals: B L D 

DAY 11: Masai Mara Game Reserve, 

Kenya 

Fly to the Masai Mara, the northern extension 

of the Serengeti. Settle into Sanctuary Olonana 

and take an afternoon game drive. Follow 

the Mara River to see crocodile, hippo, 

and other thirsty animals. Over 400 bird 

species make their home here. Your riverside 

accommodation is one of the finest safari 

lodges in Kenya. As well as a great range of 

on-site amenities, your private veranda offers 

magnificent views of the Mara River. Tonight, 

join fellow guests for a scenic sundowner, 

followed by an elegant dinner. 

Sanctuary Olonana | Meals: B L D 

DAYS 12 & 13: Masai Mara Game 

Reserve 

Spend two full days exploring the open 

savanna, woodlands and tree-fringed rivers of 

the Masai Mara. Wildlife viewing is never dull 

in the Mara, especially when the dramatic 

annual Great Migration unfolds. On one day, 

visit a Maasai village and meet with an elder 

to learn about local culture and traditions. 

During one of your mornings, enjoy an 

optional hot air balloon ride over the 

sprawling Mara (at an additional cost). 

Connect with local residents when you visit a 

village and primary school supported by AKP. 

Learn firsthand how AKP’s LifeStraw 

partnership is changing lives by providing 

locals access to safe, clean drinking water. 

Sanctuary Olonana | Meals: B L D 

DAY 14: Depart Nairobi 

Fly back to Nairobi and spend the afternoon 

at leisure in a comfortable dayroom. In the 

evening, transfer to the airport or begin a 

post-tour extension to Uganda. 

Fairmont The Norfolk (dayroom) | Meals: B 


EXTENSIONS 

Victoria Falls pre-tour extension 

– four days from £3,065pp 


Uganda post-tour extension – 





GUARANTEED 

DEPARTURE 


PER 

PERSON 

FROM 

SINGLE 

SUPP. 

FROM 

JANUARY: 

22 £13,120 £3,165 

FEBRUARY: 

19 £13,120 £3,165 

MARCH: 

11 £13,120 £3,165 

JUNE: 

3, 10, 17, 24 £14,545 £4,465 

JULY: 

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 £14,545 £4,465 

AUGUST: 

5, 12, 19, 26 £14,545 £4,465 

SEPTEMBER: 

16 

2, 9, 23, 30 

£13,730 

£14,545 

£4,465 

£4,465 

OCTOBER: 

7, 14, 21 £13,975 £3,900 

DECEMBER: 

16 £15,440 £4,875 



will receive an A&K safari duffel. On certain 

departure dates, the hotel on Days 6 & 7 will be 

The Manor at Ngorongoro; and on Days 8-10, 

the hotel will be Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge. Please 

speak to your specialist for more information. 

FLIGHTS 









AFRICA 


YOUR LUXURY ACCOMMODATION 

Fairmont The Norfolk 

A starting point for safaris since 1904, 

located within central Nairobi 

Tawi Lodge 

13 cottages facing Mount Kilimanjaro, 

set on a private reserve 

Sanctuary Swala 

12 elegant pavilions by a waterhole, with 

panoramic views of Tanzania’s grasslands 

Gibb’s Farm 

17 cottages surrounded by gardens and a 

coffee plantation near Ngorongoro Crater 

Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti 

Elegant lodge situated on plains 

blessed with prolific wildlife 

Sanctuary Olonana 

Superb luxury lodge in the Masai Mara, 

14 spacious suites with private decks 


Kenya & Tanzania 

Wildlife Safari 


Get fully focused on the fauna of Kenya and Tanzania on this 12-day safari. 

Spot wildlife in the best national parks and game reserves, and experience 

African hospitality at its finest 

LUXURY 

SMALL GROUP 

JOURNEYS 

INCLUSIONS 

33 


accommodation 

33 



local guides 

33 



33 



33 


33 


33 


& 10 dinners 

33 


33 


33 


33 


33 



3 3 Complimentary breakfast in 



›› 

Embark on daily game drives 

with expert driver-guides in 

custom-built safari vehicles 

›› 

Visit a Maasai village to learn 

about the nomadic herders’ 

traditions 

›› 

Prepare and sample local 

dishes during a ‘Chef’s Table’ 

experience 

›› 

Explore Olduvai Gorge, 

where fossils linking man to 

his distant ancestors were 

first discovered 

Migori 

Tarime 

DAY 1: Arrive Nairobi, Kenya 

Arrive in Nairobi and transfer to your hotel. 

A microcosm of the African continent, this 

capital city is your gateway to a dramatic 

procession of natural spectacles in Kenya 

and Tanzania, among the most thrilling 

destinations in the world. 

Nairobi Serena Hotel 

Masai Mara 

Game Reserve 

Nairobi 

Serengeti 

National Park 

Ngorongoro 

Crater Arusha 

Lake Manyara 

National Park 

ARRIVE/DEPART 

AIR 

ROAD 

TANZANIA 

KENYA 

Amboseli 

National Park 


Drive to Amboseli National Park, known for 

its thriving animal population. Take in views 

of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, with 

its impressive Uhuru Peak soaring to 5,895 

metres. Arrive at your lodge, set beneath 

acacia trees in the shadow of the mountain. 

After lunch, explore the acacia woodland, 

freshwater swamps, scrub brush, and open 

plains in search of wildlife. Part of the park 

is composed of a dried-up lakebed, where 

mirages rise in the shimmering heat. This 

evening, share in a special welcome dinner 

with your fellow guests. 

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge | Meals: B L D 


Spend the day on early morning and afternoon 

game drives, crisscrossing the landscape in 

search of elephant, zebra, and wildebeest 

along the saltpan trails. Prepare for predator 

sightings, as opportunistic animals begin to 

roam these plains in search of prey. 

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge | Meals: B L D 

INDIAN 

OCEAN 

DAY 4: Lake Manyara National Park, 

Tanzania 

Travel by road to Arusha. After stopping for 

lunch in the town, continue to your lodge, 

which is located in a picturesque region of the 

Great Rift Valley. On arrival, settle in, freshen 

up, and relax before venturing to a nearby 

escarpment with picturesque views of the 

valley below. Here, enjoy a refreshing scenic 

sundowner as the equatorial sun slips toward 

the horizon. This evening, gather with fellow 

guests for a hearty dinner. 

Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge | Meals: B L D 


Set out on a morning game drive in search of 

baboon, dik-dik, and large herds of buffalo, 

wildebeest, and zebra. Along a narrow belt 

of acacia woodland, you may even spot the 

region’s unique tree-climbing lion, which 

ascends branches for a cool breeze. After a 

farm-fresh lunch, travel to the Ngorongoro 

Crater, the largest unbroken ancient caldera 


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in the world, and a likely place to find lion, 

elephant, hyena, and gazelle. This afternoon, 

prepare and sample local dishes at a ‘Chef ’s 

Table’ demonstration in the hotel kitchen. 

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge | Meals: B L D 


Wake to explore this ‘lost world’ of animals; 

its savannas are an ideal spot to see buffalo 

and elephant. Bird lovers can view flamingo, 

when in season, and countless other species 

on the crater’s 259-square-kilometre floor. 

You may even see the rare black rhino. 

Following lunch, visit a Maasai village to gain 

a better understanding of the nomadic cattleherders’ 

daily life and culture. Witness 

a demonstration of traditional crafts. 

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge | Meals: B L D 

DAY 7: Serengeti National Park 

Drive to vast, wildlife-rich Serengeti National 

Park, stopping en route for a privately guided 

tour of Olduvai Gorge, where ancient fossils 

offer insight into humankind’s past. Pass 

savanna grassland and volcanic hills, before 

dropping steeply downward into the gorge. 

Visit the small museum and examine the 

excavations which revealed 3.7 million-yearold 

footprints and a 1.8 million-year-old skull. 

Your nearby lodge enjoys commanding views 

of this landscape. The park is also on the route 

of the annual Great Migration. 

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge | Meals: B L D 

DAY 8: Serengeti National Park 

Spend your day in true safari country, 

searching for the Big Five (lion, leopard, Cape 

buffalo, elephant, and rhino), along with 

giraffe, gazelle, and zebra. Along the rivers, 

plains and rocky outcroppings, you may also 

spot some of the Serengeti’s more diminutive 

denizens, such as the leopard tortoise and 

rhinoceros beetle. 

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge | Meals: B L D 



GUARANTEED 

DEPARTURE 


PER 

PERSON 

FROM 

SINGLE 

SUPP. 

FROM 

DAY 9: Masai Mara Game 

Reserve, Kenya 

Fly to the vast Masai Mara Game Reserve, 

Kenya’s finest wildlife spectacle. The unending 

landscape hosts some 400-500 bird species, 

95 animal species and all of the great predators, 

including the country’s largest lion population. 

The Mara lies within the territory of the 

Maasai, who help administer the park and 

protect it from poachers. After familiarising 

yourself with your accommodation, ideally 

situated at the confluence of the Mara’s four 

wildlife-viewing regions, take a drive through 

the famed reserve. 

Mara Intrepids | Meals: B L D 

DAY 10: Masai Mara Game Reserve 

Spend the day exploring a region bestowed 

with nearly 1,300 square kilometres of 

savannas, woodlands, and tree-fringed rivers. 

Observe crocodile basking in the sun, 

ever-alert hippo wallowing in muddy water, 

and mischievous monkey racing overhead. 

Spot massive elephant and graceful giraffe. 

In the evening, enjoy a scenic sundowner 

experience overlooking the plains at dusk. 

Optional experiences include a hot air balloon 

ride over the plains (at an additional cost) 

and a visit to a local school. 


DAY 11: Masai Mara Game 

Reserve 

Enjoy a morning game drive or choose a ride 

in a hot air balloon, for an additional cost, 

floating peacefully above the wildlife-dotted 

plains and gaining a new perspective on life 

in the Mara. 





OPTION 1: Guided bird walk 

Set out on a guided bird walk for the 

opportunity to spot some of the nearly 

500 species of bird in the region. 

OPTION 2: Beading with the Maasai 

Make beads with the Maasai, learning the 

craft of beading from tribal members and 

creating your own jewellery. 

OPTION 3: Throw the rungu hunting club 

Throw the rungu with Maasai warriors, 

testing your skills with their traditional 

wooden hunting club. 

Tonight, attend a memorable farewell dinner 

with your fellow guests. 


DAY 12: Depart Nairobi 

Return to Nairobi. Spend the afternoon at 

leisure in a reserved dayroom before you 

depart for home. 

Nairobi Serena Hotel (dayroom) | Meals: B 

JANUARY: 

21 £9,585 £1,460 

FEBRUARY: 

4, 18 £9,585 £1,460 

MARCH: 

3 £8,935 £1,135 

MAY: 

19 £7,960 £730 

JUNE: 

16, 30 £10,400 £1,620 

JULY: 

7, 14, 17, 21, 28, 31 £10,400 £1,620 

AUGUST: 

4, 11, 14, 18, 25, 28 £10,400 £1,620 

SEPTEMBER: 

1, 8, 11, 15, 22 £10,400 £1,620 

OCTOBER: 

6, 13 £10,400 £1,620 

NOVEMBER: 

3 £10,400 £1,620 

DECEMBER: 

8 

22 

£9,585 

£11,375 

£1,460 

£1,785 



will receive an A&K safari duffel. 

FLIGHTS 









YOUR LUXURY 

ACCOMMODATION 

AFRICA 

Nairobi Serena Hotel 

Oasis of serenity set within 

the vibrant city of Nairobi 


Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge 

Secluded safari lodge with 

Masai-inspired guest rooms 

Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge 

Drink in panoramic views 

of the Great Rift Valley 

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge 

Luxury lodge perched on the crater’s rim, 

with vistas of its natural wonders 

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge 

Stylish, well-located lodge offering 

commanding views of the Serengeti 

Mara Intrepids 

Authentic safari tents in the heart 

of Kenya’s wildlife-viewing country 


Climb Kilimanjaro: 

Summiting the Machame Route 


This itinerary follows the scenic Machame Route to the summit, allowing extra time 

to acclimatise to the altitude. Ideal for amateurs and experienced mountaineers alike, 

enjoy unrivalled equipment and certified guides 

LUXURY 

SMALL GROUP 

JOURNEYS 

INCLUSIONS 

33 



local guides 

33 



33 



33 

Welcome dinner & farewell 

lunch 

33 


& 7 dinners 

33 


bed on Days 2 & 3 


›› 

Climb with confidence: A&K 

has been leading treks up 

Kilimanjaro for more than 30 

years and boasts a successful 

summit rate of 97 per cent 

›› 

Superior, top-of-the-line 

camping gear and safety 

equipment, owned and 

maintained by A&K 

›› 

Quality assured: A&K directly 

employs all chefs, porters, and 

guides (who are all certified 

Wilderness First Responders) 

›› 

Stay in the largest and most 

comfortable sleeping tents 

on the mountain, with private 

toilet facilities 

›› 

Carry only a daypack, as 

porters transport your 

luggage and equipment 

throughout the climb 

and descent 

3,990m 

Shira Camp 

3,850m 

DAY 1: Arrive Arusha, Tanzania 

Land in Arusha and transfer to your hotel. 

Enjoy a good night’s rest as one of no more 

than 12 guests on this epic journey. 

Lake Duluti Lodge 

MOUNT KILIMANJARO 

Barafu Camp 

4,680m 

Karanga Camp 

Mweka Camp 

Machame Camp 3,100m 

2,835m 

DAY 2: Arusha 

In preparation for the climb ahead, acclimatise 

as you walk through Arusha National 

Park. Situated between the peaks of Mount 

Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru, this scenic 

park houses a wide range of habitats, from its 

string of crater lakes populated by waterfowl 

to its montane forest and imposing summit 

views. The forest harbours a wealth of wildlife, 

including frolicking black and white colobus 

monkey and regal bushbuck. This evening, sit 

down to a welcome dinner with fellow guests. 

Lake Duluti Lodge | Meals: B L D 

DAY 3: Mount Kilimanjaro 

Drive from Arusha to the Machame village 

on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro to begin 

your climb along the challenging and scenic 

Machame Route. Hike for about six hours 

through dense rubber tree and giant fig 

forests to reach your camp, set up near huts 

once used for shelter. As you make your way 

up through the forested terrain, keep an eye 

out for elephant. Settle into your first camp, 

poised at an altitude of 2,835 metres. 

Machame Camp | Meals: B L D 

Barranco Camp 

3,900m 

Uhuru Peak 

5,895m 


Awake early to a piping-hot cup of coffee 

or tea. As you leave camp, absorb the 

commanding view of Uhuru Peak. Trek out 

of the forest up to the Hagenia zone, through 

a savanna of tall grasses and haunting volcanic 

lava landscapes. After a six-hour hike, arrive 

at the Shira Plateau and your camp. At 3,850 

metres, it boasts sweeping views across the 

Masai Steppe to distant Mount Meru and the 

Shira Needles. 

Shira Camp | Meals: B L D 


During a further six-hour trek, skirt the Shira 

Plateau toward the Kibo Massif, continuing 

upward to the pass at Lava Tower (4,600 

metres). Descend towards Barranco Camp 

through the immense, waterfall-punctuated 

Grand Barranco Canyon, which is fed by 

streams from the Umbwe River. Today’s camp 

is situated at an elevation of 3,900 metres. 

Barranco Camp | Meals: B L D 


Hike for about five hours along the Barranco 

Cliff with no increase in elevation. This 

allows you time to rest and adjust to the 

higher altitude. In the afternoon, you 

may hike in the Karanga Valley set beneath 


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TANZANIA 

the icefalls of the Heim, Decken, and 

Kersten glaciers. 

Karanga Camp | Meals: B L D 


Take a four- to five-hour trek on another day 

of acclimatisation as you near the mountain’s 

peak, stopping at Barafu Camp (4,680 metres) 

on a moraine, with views of majestic 

Mawenzi Peak to the right and looming 

Kibo Peak overhead. Gaze out over the 

surrounding mineral terrain sparsely dotted 

with lichens and moss. Don’t turn in too 

late this evening – tomorrow, you make an 

early start for the summit. 

Barafu Camp | Meals: B L D 


Rise early with a hot drink before setting 

out on approximately 13 hours of trekking. 

Should all go as planned, you’ll stand at the 

highest point in Africa after about seven 

hours. Ascend a winding path flanked by the 

towering Ratzel and Rebmann glaciers to 

soaring Stella Point on the rim of Kibo Crater. 

As the sun rises, continue around to Uhuru 

Peak (5,895 metres), the highest point in 


Africa, where the air is rarefied. Savour your 

achievement before you descend to your last 

campsite at 3,100 metres. 

Mweka Camp | Meals: B L D 

DAY 9: Depart Arusha 

Continue your way down to the base of the 

mountain, where your A&K driver greets 

and transports you back to Arusha. During a 

farewell lunch, bask in your accomplishments 

with fellow guests. Comfortable dayrooms are 

provided until your departure flight. 

Lake Duluti Lodge (dayroom) | Meals: B L 


GUARANTEED 

DEPARTURE 


PER 

PERSON 

FROM 

SINGLE 

SUPP. 

FROM 

JANUARY: 

21 £5,995 £1,620 

FEBRUARY: 

4, 18 £5,995 £1,620 

MAY: 

19 £5,995 £1,620 

JUNE: 

9, 16 £5,995 £1,620 

YOUR ACCOMMODATION 

JULY: 

7 £5,995 £1,620 

AUGUST: 

4, 18 £5,995 £1,620 

SEPTEMBER: 

15, 29 £5,995 £1,620 

OCTOBER: 

6 £5,995 £1,620 

NOVEMBER: 

10 £5,995 £1,620 


This journey is strenuous with steep ascents and high 

altitudes, however novice climbers are welcome. 


will receive an A&K safari duffel. 

FLIGHTS 

To provide you with flexibility and the latest flight 

offers, we don’t include international flights. 

Our specialists will be able to find the best 

travel options to suit you. 






EXTENSIONS 

Tanzania safari post-tour 

extension – five days from 

£3,125pp 


• Our customised tents 

are the most luxurious 

on the mountain 

• Sleeping tents are designed 

to accommodate two. They 

feature raised camp beds 

and tall ceiling heights 

• Dining tents are solar-lit 

with comfortable chairs 

and tables and all our 

camps on the mountain 

have hygienic private 

toilet facilities 

Lake Duluti Lodge 

Spacious private chalets 

with views over an expansive 

coffee farm 




AFRICA 

TANZANIA 

CLIMB KILIMANJARO WITH A&K 

With a successful summit rate of 97 per cent (compared 

to the 60-70 per cent average), A&K’s Mount Kilimanjaro 

expeditions give you an outstanding chance of reaching 

‘the roof of Africa’. Our experienced climbing team 

oversees every factor that contributes to a successful climb 

GUIDES & PORTERS 

Every A&K guide is a certified Wilderness First Responder, trained in 

mountain craft, natural history, and ecological awareness. Our guides 

are also trained in first aid and are fluent in English, and most have 

completed over 200 summits. A founding member of the Kilimanjaro 

Porter Assistance Project and a proud Partner for Responsible Travel 

with the International Mountain Explorers Connection, A&K is an 

advocate for the welfare of our team of porters. Their hard work and 

dedication are what make every A&K trek possible. 

COMFORTS ON THE MOUNTAIN 

Summiting Mount Kilimanjaro comes easier to those who are well 

rested – and A&K campsites are famous for their comforts. Our 

customised sleeping tents are the largest and most luxurious on the 

mountain, designed for two people with raised camp beds and tall 

ceiling heights. Solar-lit dining tents with comfortable tables and chairs 

allow you to relax out of the elements and rejuvenate during the trek. 

Hygienic private toilets are also exclusively available to A&K trekkers. 

FOOD & NUTRITION 

Another key element to conquering Kilimanjaro is to maintain proper 

nutrition throughout your entire trek. Every meal is designed to 

provide the fuel you need to reach the summit. Unlike many other 

companies, A&K provides fresh food throughout the entire trek, 

including abundant snacks between meals as well as unlimited, 

purified water. Special diets can also be accommodated. 

ACCLIMATISATION 

While most trekkers spend a total of five days on the mountain, 

we schedule seven days (six nights) to allow more time for premium 

altitude acclimatisation, contributing to A&K’s successful summit rate 

of 97 per cent. 

SUSTAINABLE TREKS 

A&K leaves no trace on the mountain and takes pride in operating 

green campsites. Every A&K camp is completely portable with no 

fixed ground structures or plumbing, and we remove all waste 

and rubbish from our treks. 

SAFETY ON THE MOUNTAIN 

A&K climbs use the finest climbing and camping apparatus, safety 

equipment, and communications network. On every climb, we supply 

and carry all safety and emergency equipment, including emergency 

oxygen, a portable altitude chamber, a defibrillator, pulse oximeters, 

a stretcher, an extensive first aid kit, and three means of communication 

(mobile phone, two-way radio, and satellite phone). 


A Naturalist’s Guide 

to Madagascar 

with Dr Charlie Gardner 


Discover a unique collection of animals and plants in this biodiverse hot spot, almost 

untouched by tourism. Guided by our wildlife expert, come face-to-face with lemur, 

hike between age-old baobabs, walk among orchids, and stroll along deserted beaches 

INCLUSIONS 

33 



local guides 

33 



33 

Bottled drinking water, 

wine, beer & some spirits 

33 

All entrance fees, taxes & 

tips, & excursions 

33 

Three charter flights 

33 


33 


& 11 dinners 

33 



›› 

Enjoy a rare insight into 

the indigenous wildlife 

from your guest host, 

Dr Charlie Gardner 

›› 

Spot indri lemur, 

chameleon, and bird 

species within the 

national parks 

›› 

Hike in the Sacred 

Spiny Forest 

›› 

Visit a local village and learn 

about the cultural traditions 

of the Antandroy tribe 

›› 

Explore the historic Rova 

(Queen’s Palace) crowning 

the hill above the capital 

›› 

Savour a scenic sundowner 

from your hammock as dusk 

falls over Manafiafy Beach 

MOZAMBIQUE 

CHANNEL 

ARRIVE/DEPART 

AIR 

ROAD 

DAY 1: Arrive Antananarivo 

On arrival in the hilly Malagasy capital you’re 

welcomed by our A&K representative. You will 

be transferred to your hotel in the embassy 

district of Haute-Ville (Upper Town). This 

part of the city is a tangled assortment of 

steep, partly cobbled streets, red-tiled roofs, 

and pastel-coloured houses, with a lovely 

cool climate. After a relaxing afternoon, 

your guest host, Dr Charlie Gardner, will 

introduce himself and give you a briefing on 

the adventure ahead over welcome drinks and 

dinner in the hotel. 

Hotel Colbert | Meals: D 

MADAGASCAR 

DAYS 2-4: Andasibe 

Enjoy three days watching the island’s unique 

wildlife. Head to Andasibe, a rainforest 

comprising Périnet Special Reserve and 

Mantadia National Park. Spot the indri – 

the largest lemur, which cannot survive 

in captivity – along with 11 other species, 

including the fat-tailed dwarf lemur. 

Birdwatchers can observe the velvet asity and 

nuthatch vanga. The reserve is also home to 

reptiles and more than 1,000 orchid species. 

Visit Mitsinjo Forest Reserve to take part in 

a planting programme and head to Lemur 

Island where four species are protected. 

Mantadia Lodge | Meals: B L D 

Antananarivo 

Ifotaka 

Andasibe- 

Mantadia 

National 

Park 

Manafiafy 

Fort Dauphin 

DAY 5: Antananarivo 

Return to the capital to explore the Upper 

Town with your guide. Visit the Queen’s 

Palace, locally referred to as the Rova, which 

crowns the highest hill in the city. The resting 

place of the country’s monarchs, you can 

explore this fortified structure designed for 

Queen Ranavalona I by Scottish missionary 

James Cameron. Round off your tour with a 

stop at the newly built photography museum 

showcasing the everyday life of the Malagasy 

people. Learn more about the history of ‘the 

city of the thousand’, a name referring to 

the soldiers who once guarded it. 

Hotel Colbert | Meals: B L D 

DAYS 6-8: Ifotaka 

Take a private flight south to Mandrare 

River Camp, close to where the fascinating 

Antandroy tribe lives. The next three days 

are spent on a journey of discovery. Enjoy 

seeing the entwined branches of the octopus 

tree while walking in the Sacred Spiny Forest. 

Visit a local village, and enjoy a sundowner. 

Depending on water levels, walk or take a boat 

across the river to the Sacred Gallery Forest, 

home to the ring-tailed and Verreaux sifaka 

lemur. Observe the nocturnal creatures on a 

night walk through the Forest of Zenavo. 

Mandrare River Camp | Meals: B L D 

DAY 9: Manafiafy Beach 

Today, fly to Fort Dauphin on a private charter 


AFRICA 

YOUR A&K HOST 

DR CHARLIE GARDNER 

MADAGASCAR 

Charlie has worked as a scientific advisor 

for the World Wildlife Fund and has published 

many papers on Madagascar’s wildlife and 

its conservation. He has appeared on natural 

history documentaries and assisted with the 

filming of Sir David Attenborough’s 

BBC series Madagascar. 

YOUR 

ACCOMMODATION 

Hotel Colbert 

Homely hotel with views 

over the colourful capital 

flight and travel north to Manafiafy Beach. 

This secluded tropical paradise, also known as 

Sainte Luce, is a beautiful sandy bay, fringed 

with forest-covered mountains and wildliferich 

mangroves. Enjoy time at leisure for a 

swim and sundowner overlooking the bay. 

Manafiafy Beach & Rainforest Lodge | 

Meals: B L D 

DAYS 10 & 11: Manafiafy Beach 

Enjoy two days to kick back in this barefoot 

paradise. Your lodge offers easy access to 

nature and a wide range of sporting activities, 

which are all included. Wildlife-watching 

options encompass guided day and night 

walks in the rainforest, snorkelling in the bay 

and nearby cove, kayaking, and scenic boat 

trips to the mangroves and a whale-watching 

tower (humpback whale pass between July 

and September). Enjoy boat rides to nearby 

islands for picnics and trips to the local village, 

supported by the lodge. Toast your adventure 

with a sumptuous dinner on the beach. 

Manafiafy Beach & Rainforest Lodge | 

Meals: B L D 

DAY 12: Depart Antananarivo 

Say a fond farewell to Madagascar and 

transfer to the airport for your flight home. 

Meals: B 


GUARANTEED 

DEPARTURE 


PER 

PERSON 

FROM 

SINGLE 

SUPP. 

FROM 

JUNE: 

7, 18 £9,315 £1,540 

NOVEMBER: 

8 £9,315 £1,540 

This escorted tour is a Hosted Journey: all standard 

inclusions featured on pages 8 & 9 apply, however 

please note that due to the specialist nature of this tour, 

Luxury Small Group Journeys’ and Immersive Journeys’ 

additional extras are not included. 


This journey includes some optional long and/or 

steep walks. 

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Mantadia Lodge 

Comfortable base for 

excursions to spot indri lemur 

Mandrare River Camp 

Classic tented safari camp offering 

majestic views of the Mandrare River 

Manafiafy Beach & Rainforest Lodge 

Coastal bungalows from which you can 

enjoy walks in the littoral rainforest 


Egypt: Cairo & 

Cruising the Nile 

IMMERSIVE 

JOURNEYS 


Step back in time as you travel from the pyramids of Cairo to the temples of Aswan and 

Luxor. Cruise down the Nile aboard Sanctuary Nile Adventurer. Unravel the mysteries 

of ancient Egypt with the help of your own private Egyptologist, and come face-to-face 

with the iconic death mask of King Tutankhamun 

INCLUSIONS 

33 


33 


accommodation 

33 



local guides 

33 

Airport meet & greet 


33 



33 


33 

Cocktail reception, welcome 

& farewell dinners 

33 


& 5 dinners 

33 



›› 

Explore inside the Great 

Pyramid of Cheops 

›› 

Cruise the Nile aboard 

Sanctuary Nile Adventurer 

›› 

Special entry into the tomb of 

Seti I in the Valley of the Kings 

›› 

Enjoy private, exclusive-to- 

A&K docking facilities in both 

Luxor and Aswan 

›› 

Enjoy exclusive access to the 

Grand Egyptian Museum if 

travelling before Oct 2020 

EGYPT 

ARRIVE/DEPART 

AIR 

CRUISE 

EXTENSION 

DAY 1: Arrive Cairo, Egypt 

Arrive in Cairo where you are met by your 

A&K representative and transfer to your 

luxury hotel. This superbly located hotel lies 

downtown, set right on the banks of the Nile. 

The Nile Ritz-Carlton 

Alexandria 

Cairo 

DAY 2: Cairo 

Drive to Sakkara, the site of hundreds of 

tombs and 14 pyramids, including the Step 

Pyramid of Djoser (the world’s oldest complete 

stone building) and temple of Serapeum. Head 

to Giza to venture inside the Great Pyramid, 

the only survivor of the Seven Wonders of the 

Ancient World. Explore the plateau, home to 

the pyramids of Menkaure and Khafre, which 

were built in the Fourth Dynasty. Visit the 

Solar Boat Museum, which houses a pharaoh’s 

funerary vessel. Tonight, gather for a delicious 

welcome dinner. 

The Nile Ritz-Carlton | Meals: B L D 

Hurghada 

Luxor 

Esna 

Edfu 

Kom Ombo 

Aswan 

DAY 3: Cairo 

This morning, head to the Grand 

Egyptian Museum (GEM), the largest 

archaeological museum in the world, 

overlooking Giza’s pyramids. It contains 

Tutankhamun’s treasures including the iconic 

death mask. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. 

Later, Design your Day® – giving you the 

freedom to choose the experience that 

is best suited to you. Select from the 


OPTION 1: Discover Coptic Cairo 

Visit the oldest area of Cairo to explore the 

remains of the Fortress of Babylon, visit the 

Church of St Sergius, the Hanging Church, 

and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. 

OPTION 2: Islamic walking tour 

Visit the Citadel of Salah El Din, before 

embarking on an Islamic walking tour down 

the main street of the walled city of Cairo. 

View beautiful Islamic monuments and busy 

local markets. 

OPTION 3: Take to the Nile by felucca 

View Cairo from a different perspective as 

you sail the waters of the Nile. 

The Nile Ritz-Carlton | Meals: B L 

DAY 4: Cairo – Aswan 

Fly to Aswan where you will be met and 

transferred to your hotel. Explore the spice 

souks of Aswan and take a stroll along the 

Corniche. This southern town lies along 

the languid waters of the Nile, dotted with 

feluccas gliding towards the botanical gardens 

on Kitchener’s Island. Nubian villages run 

down to the water and stand out against the 

backdrop of the west bank’s desert escarpment. 

Mövenpick Resort Aswan | Meals: B L 

DAY 5: Cruising the Nile 

Enjoy a morning at leisure before boarding 

the Sanctuary Nile Adventurer from your 

private dock. After settling into your cabin and 

exploring your boat, which has an Arabianstyle 

Sun Deck and a refreshing dipping pool, 

it will be time to sail around the Aswan islands 

on board a traditional felucca. Your cruise 

will circumnavigate Elephantine Island, Lord 

Kitchener’s Botanical Garden, and the Aga 


NORTH AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST EGYPT 

Khan Mausoleum. Tonight, it’s time to dress 

up and head for a cocktail reception, gourmet 

dinner, and on-board show. 

Sanctuary Nile Adventurer | Meals: B L D 


This morning, take a motor boat to Philae 

Temple on the island of Agilkia, dedicated 

to the goddess Isis. The temple was moved 

when the Aswan Dam was built. Proceed 

to the impressive granite quarries and the 

Unfinished Obelisk. Join your chef back on 

board for a cooking lesson. Later disembark at 

Kom Ombo (‘hill of gold’) to visit the temple 

dedicated to Horus the sun god and Sobek 

the crocodile god, and view mummified 

remains of the ancient reptiles. Tonight, take 

part in an Egyptian-themed night with buffet 

and entertainment. 



This morning, view the Temple of Horus, 

falcon-headed god of the sky. Built in 230 BC 

by Ptolemy III, this stunningly well-preserved 

and colourful structure reveals what temple 

worship was like in Edfu. Return to your 

boat for lunch as you sail towards Esna. Join 

your Egyptologist for a visit to the Temple 

of Khnum, which lies below street level, and 

marvel at its soaring columns and hieroglyphs. 

Relax with afternoon tea as you sail towards 

the temples of Luxor and feel the lure of the 

Valley of the Kings. 



YOUR LUXURY 

ACCOMMODATION 


Wake up in the ancient city of Thebes. Your 

tour begins at the temples of Luxor and 

Karnak. Pass the huge columns of Great 

Hypostyle Hall. After lunch, explore the 

Valley of the Kings with entry into the burial 

chambers of Tutankhamun and Seti I. You 

will also have the chance to visit the tomb of 

Nefertari in the Valley of the Queens, before 

heading towards the Mortuary Temple of 

Hatshepsut, Egypt’s first female pharaoh, and a 

photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon. Gather 

for a farewell dinner. 


DAY 9: Depart Luxor 

After a delicious breakfast, head to the airport 

for your homeward flight. 

Meals: B 


EXTENSIONS 

Alexandria pre-tour extension – 

three days from £420pp 


Hurghada post-tour extension – 






GUARANTEED 

DEPARTURE DATES (2020) 

PRICE 

PER 

PERSON 

FEBRUARY: 

17 £3,995 

MARCH: 

4 £4,150 

OCTOBER: 

10 £4,150 

NOVEMBER: 

3, 27 £4,150 

DECEMBER: 

13 £4,290 

For additional early 2020 departures, please refer to our 

website for the Egypt & the Nile LSGJ escorted tour. 


Price is based on Nile Deck cabin. Upgrade prices 

to superior cabins are available on request. Please 

note that multiple groups may be travelling on board 

Sanctuary Nile Adventurer simultaneously. 

TRAVELLING SOLO? 

Book early and the first four solo places won’t pay any 

single supplement. The same journey, the same luxury, 

guaranteed at the same price. 

FLIGHTS 





availability and pricing information; and to see 

how A&K can tailor this escorted tour itinerary 

into the perfect bespoke holiday. 

The Nile Ritz-Carlton 

Luxury hotel in downtown Cairo with views 

of either the Nile or the Egyptian Museum 


Enjoy the river view from the Sun Deck, 

pool, and all cabins 

Mövenpick Resort Aswan 

Spectacular Nile views from the quiet 

shores of Elephantine Island 



EGYPT 


Be one of the first to set sail on the journey of a lifetime aboard the Sanctuary Nile 

Adventurer following its elegant makeover. Enjoy river views from all the luxury cabins 

or private cabanas on the gleaming teak Sun Deck 

A&K SIGNATURE ELEMENTS 

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32 contemporary cabins, including 

two deluxe and two presidential 

suites, all with Nile views 

33 

Expert A&K Egyptologist 

accompanies all shore excursions 

33 

Boarding from your private dock 

33 

Cooking lesson with on-board chef 

33 

New massage room with floating 

four-poster bed and outdoor gym, 

both on the Sun Deck 

33 

Cosy wood-panelled library 

33 

Pool with inviting loungers 

33 

Egyptian-inspired rugs, tiles, 

and textiles 

RIVER VIEWS FROM ALL CABINS 

Enjoy river views from all the newly 

refurbished cabins. These spacious havens of 

sophistication feature a new floating vanity 

and a private dining space. The palatial 

presidential suites include cinematic vistas 

from vast windows, private balconies, 

plus refined living areas. Relax at the end 

of another memorable day in the new 

four-poster bed, the epitome of graceful 

indulgence. Dramatic new feature walls 

and headboards with embedded lighting 

add a touch of glamour to this intimate 

boutique vessel. 

PRIVACY & PAMPERING 

After a day of sightseeing, you can relax on a 

floating four-poster bed in the new massage 

room, which offers a range of soothing 

treatments. The outdoor Sun Deck with its 

cabanas, sunloungers, and refreshing pool is 

the perfect place to watch the world glide by 

as you cruise down this majestic river. If you’re 

feeling active, you can enjoy the ultimate 

workout at the new outdoor gym, or you may 

prefer to cosy up with a book in the library. 

FINE FOOD & COOKERY CLASSES 

Award-winning chefs offer fine cuisine 

and Egyptian cooking classes so you can 

savour authentic flavours when you return 

home. Dine in the new restaurant, rich 

with burnished bronze tones, the glow of 

hammered copper, delicately patterned 

tiles inlaid in the walnut floor, and carefully 

selected antiques. With stunning views, this 

is the perfect setting for gourmet dinners and 

gala evenings. 

DECK PLAN 

Swimming Pool 

SUN DECK 

405 403 401 

406 404 402 Lower Sun Deck 

PROMENADE DECK 

309 307 305 303 301 

310 308 306 304 302 

Lounge & Bar 

BRIDGE DECK 

209 207 205 203 201 

210 208 206 204 202 

Restaurant 

MAIN DECK 

111 109 107 

110 108 106 

NILE DECK 

King presidential suite (42.4 sqm) 

Twin presidential suites (42.4 sqm) 

King junior suite (21.3 sqm) 

Twin junior suite (21.3 sqm) 

Standard king cabin (14.2-16.5 sqm) 

Standard twin cabin (14.2-16.5 sqm) 


IMMERSIVE 

JOURNEYS 

Jordan: Petra & Beyond 


Adventurers can cross Crusader kingdoms and see biblical beauty on a nine-day sweep 

through Jordan. Visit ancient Jerash and the rose-red city of Petra, then traverse Bedouin 

desertscapes in the Wadi Rum, and float in the mineral-rich Dead Sea 

Dead Sea 

Petra 

Jerash 

Amman 

JORDAN 

ARRIVE/DEPART 

ROAD 

EXTENSION 

DAY 1: Arrive Amman, Jordan 

Touch down in Amman. You’ll be cordially 

greeted and driven the 40 minutes to your 

hotel. We recommend resting well before 

tomorrow’s excitements. 

Intercontinental Amman 

DAY 2: Ajloun & Jerash 

Start your Jordan adventure at the Crusader 

castle of Ajloun. Strategically built in the 

hilly contours, on a clear day you can admire 

views all the way to the Dead Sea. Head to 

Jerash, one of the best-preserved Greco- 

Roman cities in the world. Once a hub for 

spice traders, today you can walk around its 

striking colonnades, crumbling archways, 

and pavements permanently grooved by years 

of chariot traffic. After lunch, you’ll have the 

afternoon to explore and linger as you please. 

Intercontinental Amman | Meals: B L D 

DAY 3: Amman 

Today, Design your Day® – giving 




OPTION 1: Get acquainted with Amman 

Visit Amman’s ancient citadel to view the 

monumental Temple of Hercules and the 

Umayyad Palace. Then head to the Royal 

Automobile Museum to see classic cars from 

American cruisers to regal Rolls-Royces. 

OPTION 2: Visit the Iraq Al-Amir Women 

Cooperative Society 

Take a look at the work of this local 



JORDAN 

cooperative aimed at developing craftwork by 

women in the surrounding villages. Visit both 

the fabric and paper workshop showcasing 

artisanal designs. 

This afternoon, take the opportunity to duck 

into the Jordan Museum to see the Ain Ghazal 

statues, which date from 7250 BC. 

Intercontinental Amman | Meals: B 

DAY 4: Amman – Petra 

Take the scenic route to Petra, stopping at 

Mount Nebo, from where Moses glimpsed the 

Promised Land. From its summit you can 

gaze out over Jerusalem. Follow the crosscountry 

King’s Highway, forged by Old 

Testament kings (and everyone who came 

after). You’ll swoop through the Amman gorge 

to Madaba, where you’ll enjoy lunch and see 

the Byzantine Mosaic Map, made from two 

million pieces of stone. Learn how to preserve 

ancient mosaics before heading to dramatic 

Shobak, a 12th-century Crusader castle, built 

to guard the King’s Highway. Continue to your 

hotel in Petra. 

Mövenpick Resort Petra | Meals: B L 

DAY 5: Petra 

Despite Indiana Jones’s best efforts, nothing 

can quite prepare you for Jordan’s rock star 

landmark. Beguiling even the most discerning 

travellers, Petra is located in rugged rift valleys 

in what is now the southwestern region of 

Jordan. The sandstone cliff-carved city was 

once a thriving trade town and the Nabataean 

kingdom’s capital from 312 BC to 106 AD. The 

UNESCO World Heritage Site is 60 square 

kilometres in total, so boot up to stroll around 

remarkable sights such as the Monastery, 

the Temple of Winged Lions, the Corinthian 

Tomb, the Palace Tomb, and the magnificent 

Treasury with your A&K guide. 

Mövenpick Resort Petra | Meals: B L 

DAY 6: Petra 





OPTION 1: Explore Petra 

Return to the Lost City and continue surveying 

its network of tombs. This time you might 

choose to walk the Siq, the kilometre long 

passageway leading to the Treasury. 

OPTION 2: Experience Little Petra 

See Siq al-Barid, smaller but no less beautiful 

than Petra. It’s mercifully overlooked by 

tourists, so you can enjoy its cooling cave 

dwellings and hand-painted frescoes in peace. 

Mövenpick Resort Petra | Meals: B 

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on Days 3 & 6 

33 


accommodation 

33 



local guides 

33 



33 



33 


33 


& 2 dinners 

33 


33 



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Explore the Greco- 

Roman city of Jerash 

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See Petra’s ancient 

rosy temples & tombs 

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Trailblaze the Wadi Rum 

desert in a 4x4 

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Float in the Dead Sea’s 

mineral-rich waters 


DAY 7: Petra – Dead Sea 

Channel Lawrence of Arabia on a 4x4 journey 

across the Wadi Rum. You’ll get your kicks 

careering through rippled desert, speckled 

with Bedouin Camps during World War I. 

These still exist today, and you can pause for 

lunch under canvas. Continue to the shores of 

the Dead Sea, the lowest land on Earth, and 

check into your shoreside resort. Spend the 

rest of the afternoon hypnotised by the pale 

blue waters, best enjoyed with an icy cocktail. 

Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa | Meals: B L 

DAY 8: Dead Sea 

Set off for ‘Bethany Beyond the Jordan’, said 

to be the site where Jesus was baptised by 

John the Baptist. Its religious importance has 

earned it UNESCO accreditation. No visit to 

Jordan would be complete without floating in 

the Dead Sea. Relax with a book as you soak 

in the mineral-rich waters, an iconic picture to 

share with friends, before heading to the hotel 

spa for a mud treatment harnessing the power 

of the salt lake. This evening, enjoy cocktails 

and a farewell dinner with your group. 

Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa | Meals: B D 

DAY 9: Depart Amman 

It’s time to say farewell. This morning you’ll be 

taken to the airport so you can return home. 

Meals: B 


GUARANTEED 


PRICE 

PER 

PERSON 

FEBRUARY: 

7, 21 £2,550 

MARCH: 

6, 20 £2,550 

APRIL: 

10, 24 £2,550 

MAY: 

8 £2,450 

SEPTEMBER: 

6, 20 £2,695 

OCTOBER: 

11, 25 £2,695 

NOVEMBER: 

8 £2,695 

GUARANTEED 


PRICE 

PER 

PERSON 

FEBRUARY: 

7, 21 £2,890 

MARCH: 

6, 20 £2,890 

APRIL: 

10, 24 £2,890 

MAY: 

8 £2,790 





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EXTENSIONS 

Dead Sea post-tour extension – 






YOUR LUXURY 

ACCOMMODATION 

Intercontinental Amman 

Contemporary outpost in an ancient 

setting, atop one of the city’s seven hills 


JORDAN 

Mövenpick Resort Petra 

Modern luxury meets the 

ancient Middle East 

Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa 

Glamorous resort with sharp 

design and stunning sea vistas 


IMMERSIVE 

JOURNEYS 

Splendours of Oman: 

City, Mountain & Desert 


Explore Oman’s every aspect from the coastal capital Muscat, to the mountains 

of Jebel Akhdar, through to the desert area of Sharqiya Sands. 

Herein lies culture, nature, and relaxation 

UNITED ARAB 

EMIRATES 

Muscat 

Jebel Akhdar 

DAY 1: Arrive Muscat, Oman 

Arrive in Muscat, where you are met and 

transferred to your hotel. Tonight, join your 

fellow travellers for a welcome dinner. 

Grand Hyatt Muscat | Meals: D 

at the magnificent Al Alam Palace, official 

residence of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos and 

flanked by the 16th-century Portuguese forts 

Mirani and Jalali. Spend the afternoon at 

leisure discussing Muscat’s marvels. 

Grand Hyatt Muscat | Meals: B 

ARRIVE/DEPART 

ROAD 

EXTENSION 

Sharqiya Sands 

OMAN 

Salalah 

DAY 2: Muscat 

Muscat is a unique city where modern 

commerce co-exists with traditional culture. 

Today explore the Sultan Qaboos Grand 

Mosque and the National Museum in a brief 

introduction to Oman’s fascinating history. 

After visiting Muttrah Fish Market and 

colourful Muttrah Souk, take your photo 

DAY 3: Muscat 





OPTION 1: Backstage at the opera 

Choose to visit the Royal Opera House Muscat 



OMAN 

– a fusion of Omani tradition and modernity. 

Culture is high on the Sultan’s agenda – take 

your chance to indulge with a backstage tour. 

OPTION 2: Omani cooking masterclass 

Choose the best catch of the day with your 

chef at Muttrah Fish Market and sample spices 

at Muttrah souk. Cook up an Omani-style 

dish, then savour the flavours at lunch. 

Grand Hyatt Muscat | Meals: B 

DAY 4: Muscat – Jebel Akhdar 

Leave Muscat by 4x4 to see Barka’s fish market 

and souk, before passing the Batinah Plain 

and on to Nakhal and its fort. Turn off to Wadi 

Bani Auf to see the sedimentary mountains 

and canyon. Stop at Bilad Sayt – one of Oman’s 

quaintest villages – and explore its streets on 

foot. The patchwork of terraced fields and 

traditional houses laid out against the rocky 

slopes is breath-taking. Follow the mountain 

roads from here to Al Hamra and its mud 

houses and date plantations, before arriving 

at the resort of Alila Jabal Akhdar. 

Alila Jabal Akhdar | Meals: B D 

DAY 5: Jebel Akhdar 

This day is all about experiencing the best 

of the region with a visit to the necropolis of 

Al-Ayn, and the picturesque abandoned 

village of Wadi Bani Habib. From here, you 

can gaze across spectacular scenery of terraced 

farms and valleys, and follow trails around 

the wadi or farmlands, through the ancient 

walnut trees and fragrant pomegranate 

bushes. If you need some R’n’R, you might 

prefer to spend time at the wonderful hotel 

soaking up the views, fine meals, and relaxing 

spa. The choice is yours. 

Alila Jabal Akhdar | Meals: B D 

DAY 6: Jebel Akhdar – Sharqiya 

Sands 

Today you’ll visit Nizwa, capital of the 

interior and the birthplace of Islam in 

the Sultanate of Oman. Discover Nizwa’s 

famous Round Tower Fort, built in the 17th 

century, and its souk. Renowned for its cattle 

auction, hand-carved khanjars (daggers), and 

ornamental silver jewellery, be prepared to 

be wowed. Relax at Wadi Bani Khalid with 

its deep blue pools fringed by palms. Head to 

Sharqiya Sands, and see a variety of flora and 

fauna. Practise your photography skills on 

the patterns of the dunes, then check in at 

Desert Nights Camp for sunset. 

Desert Nights Camp | Meals: B D 

DAY 7: Sharqiya Sands – Muscat 

Take time this morning to enjoy camp 

activities such as quad biking, dune trekking, 

or sand boarding (additional cost to be paid 

at the resort). Then see how traditional dhows 

(sailboats) were made in the fishing town of 

INCLUSIONS 

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Five-star accommodation 

33 



local guides 

33 



33 



33 


33 

7 breakfasts, 1 lunch 

& 5 dinners 


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Spend a night under the 

stars in a desert camp 

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Watch traditional dhow 

building in Sur 

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Retreat to Alila Jabal 

Akhdar, perched in the 

Hajar mountains, a haven 

for nature lovers 

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Visit the Grand Mosque 

and National Museum 

in Muscat 

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Marvel at the changing 

colours of Sharqiya Sands 


Sur when you visit the dhow factory. Relax on 

Fins Beach or discover the pearl-white villages 

of Wadi Tiwi, before visiting the mysterious 

Bimmah Sinkhole where you can enjoy a 

picnic lunch. Return to Muscat, where tonight 

you’ll join together for a farewell dinner. 

Grand Hyatt Muscat | Meals: B L D 

DAY 8: Depart Muscat 

Say goodbye to magical Muscat as you transfer 

to the city’s stylish new airport. 

Meals: B 


GUARANTEED 


PRICE 

PER 

PERSON 

FEBRUARY: 

9 £3,195 

MARCH: 

1, 15 £3,195 

APRIL: 

19 £3,195 

OCTOBER: 

4, 28 £3,250 

NOVEMBER: 

15 £3,250 

GUARANTEED 


PRICE 

PER 

PERSON 

FEBRUARY: 

7 £3,290 

MARCH: 

14 £3,290 

APRIL: 

11 £3,290 


To enter the Al Alam Palace on Day 2, women will 

be required to be fully covered (including head 

scarf) and men will be required to wear trousers. 


Book early and the first four solo places won’t pay 

any single supplement. The same journey, the same 

luxury, guaranteed at the same price. 

FLIGHTS 


offers, we don’t include international flights. Our 

specialists will be able to find the best travel options 

to suit you. 






EXTENSIONS 

Muscat pre-tour extension – 

two days from £440pp 

Salalah post-tour extension – 





YOUR LUXURY 

ACCOMMODATION 

Grand Hyatt Muscat 

One of the most luxurious and opulent 

Arabian-style hotels in the capital 


OMAN 

Alila Jabal Akhdar 

Enjoy panoramic mountain views 

from this luxurious desert retreat 

Desert Nights Camp 

Experience ultimate desert adventure 

in Bedouin-style tents under the stars 


IMMERSIVE 

JOURNEYS 

The Delights of Morocco 


Ideal for travellers eager to experience Morocco’s many highlights. Featuring 

cosmopolitan Casablanca, the imperial city of Fes, the windswept sand dunes 

of the Erg Chebbi, cinematic Ouarzazate, and cultural Marrakech 

Casablanca 

Marrakech 

Ouarzazate 

MOROCCO 

ARRIVE/DEPART 

ROAD 

Volubilis 

Fes 

Erfoud 

Merzouga 

DAY 1: Arrive Casablanca, Morocco 

Arrive in the cosmopolitan port city of 

Casablanca where an A&K driver will take 

you to your hotel. After checking in, you have 

the rest of the day to explore on your own. 

Conjure romantic images of Bergman and 

Bogart while strolling past Art Deco buildings, 

or enjoy lunch at one of the waterfront 

restaurants. Why not explore the city’s café 

society and watch the world go by, or head 

to the local market for the scents of fresh 

oranges, peaches, and herbs? 

Le Casablanca Hotel 

DAY 2: Casablanca – Fes 

Wake up early to visit the Hassan II Mosque, 

the largest mosque in Morocco with the 

tallest minaret in the world. It’s also one 

of the most visually striking, with pale blue 

marble, elaborate chandeliers, and glass 

floors where worshippers can pray above the 

Atlantic sea. Amble around the palm-studded 

Mohammed V Square and the leafy Quartier 

Habous district, where you’ll see the city’s 

French influence. Then set off to Fes. En route, 

you’ll take a pit stop at the capital city, Rabat, 

for a look around its majestic Hassan tower. 

Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner. 

Palais Amani | Meals: B L D 

DAY 3: Fes 

It’s time to explore Morocco’s cultural capital, 

a medieval city steeped in tradition. Walk 

around its labyrinthian alleyways, riads, and 

century-old souks. Visit the 9th-century 

Al Quaraouiyine, the oldest university in the 


of Erfoud, you may find 400 million-yearold 

sharks’ teeth and ammonite fossils from 

Morocco’s underwater past. A 4x4 will take 

you through the Erg Chebbi’s rolling sand 

dunes to your tented camp. Take in the sunset 

and then tuck into dinner around 

the campfire. 

Merzouga Luxury Camp | Meals: B L D 

NORTH AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST MOROCCO 

world, and Al-Attarine, a splendid madrasa 

patterned with mosaics. For centuries Fes 

has been an artisanal hub. Experience this at 

the leather tanneries and also at the ceramics 

factory where you can see how zellige tiles 

are made. Next stop the Dar Batha Museum, 

filled with Moroccan arts, and finally Nejjarine 

Square, with the city’s finest tiled fountain. 

Palais Amani | Meals: B L 

DAY 4: Volubilis & Meknes 

Take a trip to the excavation of Volubilis, 

once a 3rd-century Roman outpost that grew 

rich by trading olives. Today you can still 

see grandeur in the crumbling temples, a 

triumphal arch, and vast mosaic floors. Then 

on to the imperial city of Meknes, quieter 

than Fes but no less intriguing. It was the 

home of the Moroccan sultanate whose large 

fortifications, royal stables (sheltering 12,000 

horses), and the magnificent Bab Mansour 

gateway have remained untouched since the 

11 th century. Head back to Fes for the night. 

Palais Amani | Meals: B L 

DAY 5: Fes – Erg Chebbi 

It’s an eight-hour drive from Fes to Erfoud, but 

the journey offers spectacular vistas. Traverse 

the vast Atlas Mountains where you’ll come 

across Tafilalt, a huge oasis known for its 

savoury dates and miles of palm groves. In 

the Sahara, which skirts the fortified village 

DAY 6: Erg Chebbi – Ouarzazate 

Travel west to the city of Ouarzazate, 

stopping for a snapshot of the Todra Gorges, 

a series of rust-coloured river canyons. En 

route, pop into a private museum for a peek 

into kasbah culture. After five hours you’ll 

reach Ouarzazate, the gateway to the Sahara 

Desert and the setting for many a Hollywood 

movie. After the trip, you’ll be ready for some 

downtime by the pool with a fresh mint tea. 

Berbère Palace | Meals: B L D 

DAY 7: Ouarzazate 

Today you can visit Taourirt Kasbah, one of 

the most impressive kasbahs around, with 

crenellated towers and a maze of chambers. 

The seat of the powerful Glaoui family in 

the 19 th century, you can still see traces of 

delicate stucco décor and painted cedar 

ceilings. Continue to Morocco’s most iconic 

landmark, Aït Benhaddou, a fortified site 

unchanged since the 11 th century. It’s one of 

the best-preserved ksars – a group of earthen 

buildings surrounded by high walls – and the 

most cinematic. You may recognise its clay 

architecture from films such as Gladiator and 

Lawrence of Arabia. 

Berbère Palace | Meals: B L D 

DAY 8: Ouarzazate – Marrakech 

Drive back through the Atlas Mountains 

towards Marrakech. Take a photo stop at the 

Tizi n’Tichka Pass, the journey’s highest point 

at 2,260 metres. After taking in views over 

the Marrakech plains, weave down through 

red-hued Berber villages and eucalyptus 

trees all the way to your hotel. Hungry? Make 

sure to order a chwaya (grilled meat tagine), 

a local speciality. 

Hôtel & Ryads Barrière Le Naoura | Meals: B L 

INCLUSIONS 

33 


33 

Luxury accommodation 

33 



local guides 

33 



33 



33 


33 


& 5 dinners 

33 



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Visit Morocco’s great 

imperial cities, Fes, 

Meknes, and Marrakech 

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Explore the Roman 

ruins of Volubilis 

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Enjoy a night under the 

stars in a desert camp 

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Spend three nights in 

whimsical Marrakech 

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Rest your head in 

boutique hotels 



GUARANTEED 


PRICE 

PER 

PERSON 

DAY 9: Marrakech 

Explore the medina bursting with Berber 

carpets and spices. Lose yourself in Jemaa 

el-Fna, a cacophony of fire-eaters and snake 

charmers. Pause by the Koutoubia Mosque. 

Its emblematic red stone minaret rises to 

77 metres, inspiring others of its kind, 

including the Giralda of Seville. Then visit 

the 19th-century Bahia Palace, which took 15 

years to build, noted for its marble, stucco, and 

mosaic structures. Final stop is the recently 

opened Dar El Bacha Palace, renowned for its 

geometric zellige tilework and painted ceilings, 

some of the finest in the city. 

Hôtel & Ryads Barrière Le Naoura | Meals: B 

DAY 10: Marrakech 





OPTION 1: Visit the Yves Saint Laurent Museum 

Visit this 13,000-square-metre building 

dedicated to the Yves Saint Laurent fashion 

house. Peruse more than 5,000 dresses 

and 15,000 haute couture accessories amid 

architecture inspired by the dazzling colours 

of Marrakech. 

OPTION 2: Wander Marrakech’s gardens 

Take a horse-drawn carriage to the Menara 

Gardens, set among orchards and olive 

groves. Then on to Jardins Majorelle, 

designed by painter Jacques Majorelle 

and filled with cacti. 

You have the rest of the afternoon to explore 

as you please. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner. 

Hôtel & Ryads Barrière Le Naoura | Meals: B D 

DAY 11: Depart Marrakech 

After breakfast, you’ll be driven to the airport 

from where you’ll depart. 

Meals: B 

MARCH: 

9 £3,240 

APRIL: 

6, 20 £3,240 

MAY: 

4 £3,240 

SEPTEMBER: 

7 £3,450 

OCTOBER: 

5 £3,450 

GUARANTEED 






FLIGHTS 




to suit you. 






EXTENSIONS 

Marrakech post-tour extension 

– three days from £290pp 


PRICE 

PER 

PERSON 

JANUARY: 

18 £3,595 

FEBRUARY: 

8 £3,595 

MARCH: 

8 £3,595 




YOUR LUXURY 

ACCOMMODATION 


MOROCCO 

Le Casablanca Hotel 

Art Deco retreat in the heart of the city 

Palais Amani 

Palatial riad in Fes with 1920s-style flair 

Merzouga Luxury Camp 

Splendid tented camp among sand dunes 

Berbère Palace 

Oasis-like hotel built as 

a kasbah in Ouarzazate 

Hôtel & Ryads Barrière Le Naoura 

Luxury boutique hotel located 10 minutes 

from Marrakech’s bustling medina 


Israel: Crossroads 

of History 

LUXURY 

SMALL GROUP 

JOURNEYS 


Discover a beautiful land held sacred by three faiths. Your tour through the 

Holy Land will take you beyond the ancient walls of Nazareth, Bethlehem, 

and Jerusalem. Sail on the Sea of Galilee, catch a cable car to Masada for 

spectacular Dead Sea views, and chill out in cosmopolitan Tel Aviv 

INCLUSIONS 

33 


accommodation 

33 



local guides 

33 



33 



33 


33 


& 4 dinners 

33 


33 


33 


33 



33 



Tel 

Aviv 

Haifa 

I S R A E L 

ARRIVE/DEPART 

ROAD 

Acre 

Tiberias 

Nazareth 

Jerusalem 

Masada 

DAY 3: Sea of Galilee 

Today, cruise the Sea of Galilee by private boat 

and stop at Capernaum, site of the synagogue 

where Jesus taught. See Saint Peter’s House, 

now a converted church; Tabgha, where 

the miracle of the loaves and fishes is said 

to have occurred; and the commemorative 

fifth-century mosaic in the Church of 

Multiplication. Then, visit the Mount of 

Beatitudes, site of the Sermon on the Mount. 

Shift perspectives from the ancient to the 

modern, as you continue to the Golan Heights, 

and later enjoy wine tasting at your hotel. 

Scots Hotel | Meals: B L D 

DAY 4: Nazareth 

Visit Nazareth, where Jesus lived, to see the 

Basilica of the Annunciation; Mary’s Well, 

where an angel is said to have visited; and the 

basement of the Church of St Joseph, with its 

cavern believed to have been the carpentry 

shop of Joseph. Traverse the Jordan Valley 

to the Decapolis city of Bet She’an (known 

in the Hellenistic period as Scythopolis) – 

one of the oldest cities in Israel. Later, arrive 

in Jerusalem. 

The King David | Meals: B L D 


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Visit the Church of the Nativity, 

the site of the Sermon on the 

Mount, and the Western Wall 

›› 

Sail the Sea of Galilee 

by private boat 

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Share a family meal in 

a Bethlehem home 

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Stroll the streets of the 

Old City of Jerusalem 

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Catch a cable car to Masada 

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View the Dead Sea – its shore 

is the lowest land on Earth 

DAY 1: Arrive Tel Aviv, Israel 

Arrive in Tel Aviv, where you are met and 

transferred to your hotel overlooking the 

Mediterranean Sea. 

Dan Tel Aviv 

DAY 2: Caesarea – Haifa – Acre 

Journey down the coastal highway to the 

ancient port city of Caesarea. This city was 

rebuilt and enlarged from 22 BC to 10 BC by 

King Herod who constructed a revolutionary 

artificial harbour. View a partial inscription 

mentioning Pontius Pilate – the only secular 

reference to his existence. Then, visit the 

seaport cities of Haifa and UNESCO-listed 

Acre. While at Acre, tour the Knights’ Halls, 

view the El Jazaar Mosque and explore the 

elaborate covered markets. Later, gather 

for a welcome dinner, savouring your first 

encounter with Israel’s vibrant culinary scene. 

Scots Hotel | Meals: B L D 

DAY 5: Jerusalem 

Explore the Old City of Jerusalem, established 

by King David in 1004 BC. Start at the Mount 

of Olives for a view of the city. Visit the 

Garden of Gethsemane and the Western Wall, 

one of Judaism’s most sacred sites and a link 

between Israel’s past and present. View the 

Temple Mount complex and in the Christian 

Quarter, stroll the Via Dolorosa and stop 

at the Convent of Zion Sisters, where Pilate 

tried Jesus. Arrive at the Church of the Holy 

Sepulchre, site of Jesus’ crucifixion, burial, 

and resurrection. 

The King David | Meals: B L 


Visit Yad Vashem, Israel’s poignant and 

moving memorial to Holocaust victims. Pass 

the Knesset (Israel’s Parliament) en route to 

the Israel Museum, which houses a portion 


NORTH AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL 

of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Finish in Bethlehem, 

located in the West Bank, for lunch with a 

local family in their home and a visit to the 

Church of the Nativity, the birthplace of Jesus. 


DAY 7: Masada 

Drive to Masada, and take a cable car to the 

last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots who held 

out for three years against the invading Roman 

army and ultimately took their own lives 

rather than be enslaved. Stop at the Dead Sea, 

the lowest place on Earth, before returning 

to Jerusalem. Tonight, gather for a special 


The King David | Meals: B L D 


Start today, with an early morning walk 

of the Temple Mount. Circle the Dome of 

the Rock and later eat lunch at the ethnically 

diverse Mahna Yahuda Market. 





OPTION 1: View historic excavations 

Learn about the exciting discoveries made 

by archaeologists who excavated the City 

of David. 

OPTION 2: Visit the Christian Quarter 

Tour this area with an opportunity to view the 

tomb at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. 

OPTION 3: Revisit the Old City 

Stroll the myriad bustling alleyways, home to 

an eclectic array of merchants, and visit the 

Tower of David in the Old City of Jerusalem. 

Return to your hotel to relax or enjoy a 

swim in the open air pool. 


DAY 9: Depart Tel Aviv 

Enjoy breakfast before heading to the airport 

for your homeward flight. 

Meals: B 


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DEPARTURE 


PER 

PERSON 

FROM 


This journey contains some active elements. 

Minimum age is 10 years. 

SINGLE 

SUPP. 

FROM 

FEBRUARY: 

23 £5,445 £2,680 

MARCH: 

8, 22, 29 £5,445 £2,680 

APRIL: 

26 £5,445 £2,680 

MAY: 

10, 17 £5,605 £2,760 

SEPTEMBER: 

9, 13 £5,445 £2,680 

OCTOBER: 

11, 18, 25 £5,445 £2,680 

NOVEMBER: 

1, 8, 29 £5,445 £2,680 

DECEMBER: 

20 £5,605 £2,760 

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YOUR LUXURY 

ACCOMMODATION 

Dan Tel Aviv 

Relaxing accommodation close to 

the beach, shopping, and dining 

Scots Hotel 

Stay in a luxurious room at this historic 

hotel on the Sea of Galilee 

The King David 

Historic property with deluxe rooms 

overlooking the Old City, spacious 

gardens, and an outdoor pool 


IMMERSIVE 

JOURNEYS 

The Treasures of Russia 


Discover a tale of two iconic cities as you journey from the majesty of Moscow to the cultural 

capital of St Petersburg. Your itinerary will take you from the gilded splendour of Red Square 

to magnificent palaces, and the wonders that lie within the State Hermitage Museum 

ARRIVE/DEPART 

RAIL 

St Petersburg 

RUSSIA 

Moscow 

DAY 1: Arrive Moscow 

Land in Moscow where you will be met by 

your English-speaking guide and taken to 

your hotel. Spend the remainder of the day 

at leisure. Your luxury hotel is in an ideal 

location to explore Russia’s capital and offers 

spectacular views of the Kremlin and onionshaped 

domes of St Basil’s Cathedral. You can 

choose to relax in the pool or treat yourself 

to a home-made pastry in Café Kranzler. 

This evening, gather for a welcome dinner. 

Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow | Meals: D 

DAY 2: Moscow 

Today, enjoy a tour of this gilded city with 

your private guide. Explore resplendent Red 

Square, from Lenin’s Tomb to the domes of 

St Basil’s. Head to the Cathedral of Christ the 

Saviour and Novodevichy Convent Cemetery, 

final resting place of many Russian greats. 

Hop on board Moscow’s elaborately adorned 

metro, renowned for its stations which are 

covered with frescoes. After lunch, you’ll 

have the afternoon at leisure. Glitzy and 

cosmopolitan, suavely European yet distinctly 

exotic, explore a city that is the beating heart 

of modern Russia. 

Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow | 

Meals: B 

DAY 3: Moscow 

View the magnificent art, including the 

Russian icons and pre-revolutionary Russian 

art, at Tretyakov Gallery. 

After lunch, Design your Day® – giving you 

the freedom to choose the experience that is 


EUROPE 

RUSSIA 

best suited to you. Select from the following 

options: 

OPTION 1: Visit Novodevichy cemetery 

Explore the cemetery where Nikita 

Khrushchev, Raisa Gorbachev, and former 

president Boris Yeltsin are buried. Head to the 

observation platform on Vorobiovy (Sparrow) 

Hills, the highest spot in Moscow. 

OPTION 2: Count down at the space museum 

View Russia’s first rocket engine and capsules 

that bear the scars of re-entry back to Earth, 

along with the belongings of astronauts at the 

Museum of Cosmonautics. 

OPTION 3: Take in New Tretyakov Galley 

Not to be confused with this morning’s tour, 

the new gallery is Moscow’s premier venue for 

20th-century Russian art showcasing avantgarde 

artists such as Kandinsky and Chagall. 

Evening and dinner at leisure. 

Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow | 

Meals: B 

DAY 4: Moscow – St Petersburg 

Start your day with a visit to the Kremlin, the 

symbol of Russia’s political power. A 14thcentury 

walled fort, the complex is dazzling 

and thought-provoking. Comfortable shoes 

are a must for this tour of the Armoury 

Museum and the diamond regalia. You will 

also see the five-domed Assumption Cathedral 

and Annunciation and Archangel churches. 

Take the high-speed train to St Petersburg 

where you will be met and driven to your 

hotel. Known as the Venice of the North for its 

network of canals, you can explore at leisure. 

Kempinski Hotel Moika 22 | Meals: B 

DAY 5: St Petersburg 

The second largest museum in the world, the 

State Hermitage Museum was commissioned 

by Catherine the Great in 1764 as a court 

museum, adjoining the Winter Palace. This 

morning, you can view some of the huge 

collection which includes works by da Vinci, 

Rembrandt, Rubens, Picasso, Monet, and 

Matisse with your guide. Not to mention the 

ostentatious imperial rooms. Don’t miss the 

Ambassador’s Staircase, the Throne Room, 

and the Ballroom. After lunch, you will have 

the afternoon to explore this cultural city. 





experience that is best suited to you. Select 

from the following options: 

OPTION 1: Explore the summer palace 

Visit Peterhof Palace, the summer estate 

of Peter the Great, nestled on the shore of 

the Gulf of Finland. Your guide will lead 

you around the park featuring palaces and 

the pièce de résistance; the splendid Grand 

Cascade of water. 

OPTION 2: Glimpse the hidden Hermitage 

Peek inside the Hermitage’s vaults with a 

rare opportunity to view antique frescoes, 

furniture, artworks, and a hall of carriages 

that have been hidden away. 

OPTION 3: Cruise the Venice of the North 

Experience St Petersburg in the manner Peter 

the Great intended with a one-hour private 

journey by canal boat. View the palaces and 

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on Days 3 & 6 

33 


accommodation 

33 



local guides 

33 



33 



33 


33 

7 breakfasts & 2 dinners 

33 



›› 

View the gilded splendour of 

the Kremlin and onion domes 

of St Basil’s Cathedral 

›› 

Visit Peterhof Palace, the 

impressive summer estate 

of Peter the Great 

›› 

Browse the priceless art 

collections in the State 

Hermitage Museum 

›› 

Take a ride on the palatial 

Moscow Metro 

›› 

Cruise through the Venice 

of the North 


ustle of everyday life above the long 

granite embankments. 

Following a relaxing lunch, the afternoon is 

spent at leisure. 



This morning, visit Tsarskoye Selo – once 

an imperial retreat, it’s also known as Pushkin, 

after the Russian writer who studied here. 

Take time to stroll around the Rococo 

Catherine Palace and immaculate gardens. 

Following lunch, you will head to Peter 

and Paul Fortress, founded by Peter the 

Great in 1703. It was later used as a prison, 

incarcerating Gorky and Trotsky among 

other left-wing figures. Round off your day in 

style with a tour of the gold-domed St Issac’s 

Cathedral, one of the city’s famous landmarks. 

Gather tonight for your farewell dinner. 

Kempinski Hotel Moika 22 | Meals: B D 


Today, you are driven to the airport for your 

homeward flight. 

Meals: B 


GUARANTEED 


PRICE 

PER 

PERSON 

MARCH: 

20 £2,850 

APRIL: 

10, 24 £2,850 

MAY: 

1 £3,350 

JUNE: 

5, 27 £3,490 

JULY: 

10 £3,490 

AUGUST: 

7, 21 £3,490 

SEPTEMBER: 

11, 25 £3,490 

OCTOBER: 

9 £3,120 

DECEMBER: 

11 £3,120 





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EUROPE 

RUSSIA 

YOUR LUXURY 

ACCOMMODATION 

Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow 

Contemporary hotel with views of the 

Kremlin and St Basil’s Cathedral 

Kempinski Hotel Moika 22 

Aristocratic mansion in St Petersburg with 

Winter Palace and Moika River views 


IMMERSIVE 

JOURNEYS 

Splendours of the Golden Triangle 


Ideal for first-time visitors to India, this tour features Delhi, Agra, the pink city of Jaipur, and the country’s most 

romantic city, Udaipur. Prepare to kick-start your senses as you journey through this intoxicating land 

Udaipur 

ARRIVE/DEPART 

AIR 

ROAD 

EXTENSION 

Amritsar 

Jaipur 

INDIA 

Delhi 

Shimla 

Agra 

Varanasi 

DAY 1: Arrive New Delhi, India 

Touch down in New Delhi, where you are met 

and transferred to your hotel. 

Sheraton New Delhi Hotel 

DAY 2: Old & New Delhi 

A busy day taking in the sights of 

Old and New Delhi, and visiting the AKPsupported 

Deepalaya School. Visit Jama 

Masjid, the largest Indian mosque, then the 

Red Fort for its teeming bazaars. You’ll drive 

past the cremation sites of Gandhi and Nehru. 

Then it’s over to New Delhi to Humayun’s 

Tomb. You can’t miss the 42-metre-high India 

Gate, before a drive along Rajpath, flanked by 

ornamental ponds. Try to glimpse the 

Rashtrapati Bhawan. Enjoy welcome cocktails 

and dinner this evening with your group. 

Sheraton New Delhi Hotel | Meals: B L D 

DAY 3: New Delhi 





OPTION 1: Seek out Sikhism 

Spend time in the kitchen of Gurudwara 

Bangla Sahib, where the community cooks 

for the needy, and be blessed by Lakshmi 

Narayan Mandir’s priest. 

OPTION 2: Get spicy with Indian cuisine 

Time to relish Indian delicacies cooked by 

you, after visiting a local spice and vegetable 

market and learning how to create the perfect 

dish for your stomach and your heart. 

OPTION 3: View modern art in one of the world’s 

biggest galleries 

Its 12,000 square metres of exhibition space 

make the NGMA one the world’s largest 



a royal dowry. Spend your afternoon as you 

choose: perhaps visiting Hansraj Children’s 

Home, a residential school where an A&K 

Philanthropy project is improving facilities. 

Hotel Fateh Garh Udaipur | Meals: B 

NORTHERN INDIA 

modern art museums. Wander among 

over 14,000 local pictures and sculptures, 

as well as foreign works. 

Spend the afternoon at your leisure. 

Sheraton New Delhi Hotel | Meals: B 

DAY 4: New Delhi – Udaipur 

This morning, transfer to the airport and fly 

to Udaipur, India’s most romantic city. Upon 

arrival, you will be met and transferred to 

your hotel and from here you can explore the 

tumbling, whitewashed mansions and Aravalli 

Hills. At sunset take a boat ride on the placid, 

shimmering waters of Lake Pichola. From the 

boat, view the city rising majestically above 

the lake in the middle of the Rajasthan desert. 

Be sure to visit the Jag Mandir Palace – a 

second island palace in the middle of the lake. 

You might recognise it from the 1983 Bond 

film, Octopussy. 


DAY 5: Udaipur 

Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast before a 

morning city tour of Udaipur. Be amazed at 

the enormous City Palace and the paintings, 

mosaics, chhatries, and architecturally brilliant 

façade. Visit the Crystal Gallery, which houses 

crystal ornaments, fountains, crockery, and 

furniture. Saheliyon-ki-Bari, ‘The Garden of 

the Maids of Honour’, is a lavish tribute to 

the 48 ladies-in-waiting who formed part of 

DAY 6: Udaipur 





OPTION 1: Hop in the saddle for the best views 

Cycle up the Aravalli mountains and you’ll 

be rewarded with stunning views of Udaipur 

and Lake Pichola. En-route you’ll pass the 

Monsoon Palace and Badi Lake and get the 

chance to meet the locals along the way. 

OPTION 2: Tickle the taste buds with 

traditional cuisine 

Learn the local Rajasthani approach to 

cooking from a family with centuriesold 

recipes, then enjoy the lunch you’ve 

made. Guests will help the family shortlist 

ingredients, and prepare the exquisite meal. 



DAY 7: Udaipur – Jaipur 

This morning, transfer to the airport and fly 

the one hour to Jaipur. Upon arrival, you will 

be met and transferred to your hotel. Spend 

the afternoon at your leisure. 

ITC Rajputana, a Luxury Collection Hotel | Meals: B 

DAY 8: Jaipur 

Today is all about understanding the city, 

starting with a tour of the Amber Fort, with 

its distinctive Mughal architecture. Initiated in 

1600 by Raja Man Singh, the fort was added 

to over the years by subsequent rulers. After 

lunch, it’s time for a quick photo at Hawa 

Mahal (also known as the ‘Palace of Winds’), 

perhaps Jaipur’s most famous building, with 

its red and pink façade. Head to City Palace, 

a large complex, and then end your tour at the 

Jantar Mantar Observatory. 

ITC Rajputana, a Luxury Collection Hotel | Meals: B L 

DAY 9: Jaipur 





OPTION 1: Spot the leopard 

Enjoy a safari in Jhalana Reserve Forest. With 

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on Days 3, 6 & 9 

33 


accommodation 

33 



local guides 

33 



33 



33 


33 


33 


& 2 dinners 

33 


33 



›› 

View the Taj Mahal at 

sunrise and sunset 

›› 

Spend three nights 

each in Delhi, Udaipur, 

and Jaipur 

›› 

Enjoy a sunset boat ride 

on Lake Pichola 

›› 

Discover the old and new 

faces of Delhi 

›› 

View the jewel of Jaipur, 

the Amber Fort 


around 15 elusive leopards living in this forest, 

you stand a good chance of seeing one of the 

beautiful beasts. 

OPTION 2: Hike in the foothills of the Amer 

Walk along the Amer to the Anokhi Museum 

of Hand Printing. This popular traditional 

pastime is housed in a haveli, which received 

an award for its restoration from UNESCO. 

OPTION 3: Stride out on a heritage water walk 

Trek the water walk at Nahargarh to see 

how water was channelled in ancient times 

from hilltop forts. Take in the sights of 

Madhavendra Bhawan and fine city views. 


ITC Rajputana, a Luxury Collection Hotel | Meals: B 

DAY 10: Jaipur – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra 

It’s time to head to Agra, stopping off at the 

deserted Mughal City of Fatehpur Sikri. 

Located in Uttar Pradesh, the metropolis 

shared imperial duties with Agra and is 

regarded as Emperor Akbar’s crowning 

architectural legacy. Its palaces, halls, and 

masjids (mosques) satisfied his aesthetic 

impulses, so typical of Mughals, and so 

intriguing to us still. From here, head to Agra 

and check in at your hotel. Tonight, visit the 

Taj Mahal at sunset and drink in the view. 

Then, join your group for a farewell dinner. 

ITC Mughal, a Luxury Collection Hotel | Meals: B D 

DAY 11: Agra – New Delhi 

One visit to the Taj Mahal is never enough, 

so rise early to wonder at the breath-taking 

monument in a moment of peace before 

sunrise. Then it’s time to return to your hotel 

for breakfast. Once you’ve eaten, head to 

Agra Fort on the bend of the River Yamuna, 

almost in the heart of the town. Built by the 

great Mughal emperor Akbar I as his citadel 

between 1565 and 1573, it has imposing gates 

and red sandstone walls – a beautiful example 

of Indian architecture. 

Sheraton New Delhi Hotel | Meals: B 

DAY 12: Depart New Delhi 

After breakfast, transfer to Delhi airport 

and depart for the UK. 

Meals: B 


EXTENSIONS 

Amritsar post-tour extension – 

four days from £545pp 


Shimla post-tour extension – 



Varanasi post-tour extension – 






GUARANTEED 


PER 

PERSON 

FROM 

FEBRUARY: 

7, 21 £2,495 

MARCH: 

6, 13, 27 £2,495 

SEPTEMBER: 

18 £2,295 

OCTOBER: 

9, 23 £2,550 

NOVEMBER: 

6, 20 £2,550 

GUARANTEED 


PER 

PERSON 

FROM 

FEBRUARY: 

5, 19 £2,550 

MARCH: 

5, 19 £2,550 

APRIL: 

2 £2,390 


During the 6 Nov 2020 & 19 Mar 2021 departures, 

you will be in India on holy days (Diwali and Holi 

respectively), therefore one day of each of these 

tours will be ‘dry’. 





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NORTHERN INDIA 

YOUR LUXURY 

ACCOMMODATION 

Sheraton New Delhi Hotel 

Central location, cosmopolitan elegance, 

and the best of Indian cuisine 

Hotel Fateh Garh Udaipur 

Rich in Rajasthani heritage, a blend of 

modern luxuries and palatial touches 

ITC Rajputana, Jaipur, 

a Luxury Collection Hotel 

A regal hotel where you can retreat 

to enjoy its space and splendour 

ITC Mughal, a Luxury 

Collection Hotel 

View the iconic Taj Mahal from the roof 

terrace of this Mughal-themed hotel 


IMMERSIVE 

JOURNEYS 

The Secrets of Southern India 


Explore the lesser-travelled roads and waterways from Kerala to Tamil Nadu on this tour. 

Punt through sun-dappled rivers on a houseboat, enjoy the ultimate high tea, 

and experience the dazzling temple city of Maduri 

ARRIVE/DEPART 

AIR 

ROAD 

EXTENSION 

Goa 

Kochi 

Munnar 

Kumarakom 

Madurai 

Periyar 

Chennai 

DAY 1: Arrive Kochi, India 

Land very early in the coastal city of Kochi 

(or Cochin) where you’ll be chauffeured to 

your hotel. You’ll have time to sleep after your 

flight. Feeling refreshed, you can spend the 

afternoon with a tour of Mattancherry Palace, 

gifted to the King of Kochi in the 16th century, 

displaying Hindu murals. Then visit St Francis 

Church, India’s first European-built church, 

before taking a boat ride along the harbour, 

stopping at the Bolgatty Palace, one of India’s 

oldest Dutch mansions. Return to your hotel 

for cocktails and your welcome dinner. 

Taj Malabar Resort & Spa | Meals: B D 

DAY 2: Kochi 

Today, Design your Day® – giving you 


best suited to you. 

This morning, visit Paradesi Synagogue, 

the oldest active synagogue in the entire 

Commonwealth. Peruse Chinese handpainted 

tiles, a brass pulpit, and Belgian 

glass chandeliers. 

Either select Option 1, which occurs prior to 

the synagogue visit, or from Option 2 or 3, 

which take place afterwards: 

OPTION 1: Bike Kochi 

Pedal around the city’s landmarks and 

communities on a four-hour tour. Highlights 

include the colonial-era Thakur House, the 

Dutch Cemetery, Jeevamatha Church, and the 

atmospheric dhobi khana (public laundry). 

OPTION 2: Crabbing in Kumbalangi 

Visit Kumbalangi, a tucked-away island 

village. Watch weavers work with coir 

(coconut fibre), learn about the traditional 

nets, or take part in a spot of crab fishing. 



OPTION 3: Enjoy a kathakali performance 

Traditionally, a kathakali dance performance 

lasts all night until dawn. However, you can 

experience a shorter version of its dramatic 

choreography depicting Hindu epics. 

Taj Malabar Resort & Spa | Meals: B 

DAY 3: Kochi – Kumarakom 

Leave Kochi after breakfast and head towards 

Kumarakom, a traditional village in Kerala’s 

backwater paradise. Sitting on the picturesque 

Vembanad Lake, your hotel is accessible only 

by boat. As you glide through hyacinth-dotted 

water, you will feel Kerala’s serenity refreshing 

your body and soul. After checking into your 

hotel, you may want to spend the rest of the 

afternoon unwinding with an Ayurvedic 

massage or sit out by the lake, cocktail in hand. 

Coconut Lagoon | Meals: B 

DAY 4: Kumarakom 

Exploring Kerala’s backwaters on a traditional 

houseboat is a must. The cocoon-like rice 

barge is one of the region’s most iconic images. 

Punt along sun-dappled waterways and 

through corridors of thick mangroves, coconut 

palms, and paddy fields. From the deck, you 

might catch glimpses of fishermen hauling 

their nets, and an egret or two perched in the 

vegetation. You’ll pass sleepy fishing villages 

with women weaving on the shoreline and 

children playing in the shallows. 

Coconut Lagoon | Meals: B L 

DAY 5: Kumarakom – Periyar 

This morning, a driver will take you into 

the Western Ghats to explore an area of 

remarkable natural beauty. The Periyar 

National Park is a sanctuary for wildlife 

including the Indian elephant and tiger that 

congregate around the rolling rivers. Spend 

time exploring miles of tropical forest, huge 

dams, and serene lakes. Then continue to your 

hotel in the Cardamom Hills where you can 

stroll around the spice gardens and take a dip 

in the pool. 

Spice Village | Meals: B 

DAY 6: Periyar – Munnar 

It’s a three-hour drive to the misty mountain 

town of Munnar, famed for its emerald tea 

gardens. Sitting at the confluence of three 

rivers, its forested highlands are home to herds 

of wild elephant and vivid flora and fauna. 

You can visit the Tea Museum, showcasing 

the work of British tea planters, before taking 

a walk through the plantations. Here you’ll 

see local workers clipping tea bushes and 

collecting the valuable leaves. There’s time 

to visit the nearby market before you return 

to your hotel. 

Fragrant Nature Munnar | Meals: B 

DAY 7: Munnar 





OPTION 1: Enjoy the ultimate high tea 

Take a jeep ride to the world’s highest tea 

estate, Kolukkumalai, for a behind-the-scenes 

tour of its factory. Then enjoy a picnic lunch 

amid rural countryside. 

OPTION 2: Take a hike in the Letchmi Hills 

Hike to the top of the Letchmi Hills from 

which on a clear day you can see Anamudi, 

the highest peak in southern India. Take a 

picnic and enjoy wildlife spotting. 

OPTION 3: Trek to Chokkarmudi 

Follow the Chokkarmudi trail up craggy 

mountain slopes from where you can see 

rolling tea plantations and tiny villages 

embroidered in the rolling contours. 

OPTION 4: Climb to Top Station 

The best views can be achieved in higher 

territory. Trek the ridges of the Western Ghats 

to Top Station where you can take in towering 

mountain peaks from above the clouds. 

Fragrant Nature Munnar | Meals: B 

INCLUSIONS 

33 


on Days 2 & 7 

33 



local guides 

33 



33 



33 

A domestic flight 

33 


33 


& 2 dinners 

33 

Early check-in on arrival 

33 


33 



›› 

Punt through Kerala’s 

backwaters on a 

traditional houseboat 

›› 

Sip a fresh brew made at 

the world’s highest tea 

plantation 

›› 

Trek to Munnar’s Top 

Station for peak views 

›› 

Explore Southern India’s 

star wildlife sanctuary, 

Periyar National Park 

›› 

Visit the iconic temple 

town of Madurai 

SOUTHERN INDIA 


DAY 8: Munnar – Madurai 

Cross over to the temple city of Madurai, 

Tamil Nadu’s spiritual heart. On the banks of 

the River Vaigai, it’s one of the oldest cities in 

the world with over two millennia of complex 

history. Today the metropolis pulses with 

worshippers travelling to pray at its temples. 

Your hotel sits in a quiet spot in the hills 

where you can unwind and have lunch – 

Tamil Nadu is renowned for fresh ground 

masalas. Or take a tuk-tuk to investigate the 

Dravidian architecture. 

Heritage Madurai | Meals: B 

DAY 9: Madurai 

Every year, thousands make the pilgrimage to 

the Meenakshi Temple, celebrating Lord Shiva 

and the Meenakshi deity. This morning you 

can explore its dazzling maze of courtyards, 

grand pillared hallways, and towers of brightly 

painted stucco carvings. Take a break in the 

afternoon, perhaps recuperating in your 

hotel spa. Return to the temple at dusk for 

the closing ceremony, a spectacle of idols, 

musicians, and rituals in procession. From one 

celebration to another, return to your hotel for 

a final dinner. Raise a toast to southern India 

with dinner’s accompanying cocktails. 

Heritage Madurai | Meals: B D 

DAY 10: Madurai – Chennai 

This morning you’ll be driven to the airport 

for your flight to Chennai. On arrival, you’ll 

be taken straight to your hotel. Relax by the 

pool or you may want to stroll around the 

city’s Victorian-era buildings. There’s also the 

Chennai Fish Market and Fort St George, 

a strategic outpost during the British Empire. 

Trident Hotel | Meals: B 

DAY 11: Depart Chennai 

Your chauffeur will drive you to Chennai 

airport from where you’ll depart. 

Meals: B 


EXTENSIONS 

Goa post-tour extension – 






GUARANTEED 


PER 

PERSON 

FROM 

JANUARY: 

11, 25 £2,455 

FEBRUARY: 

8, 22 £2,455 

MARCH: 

14 £2,455 

SEPTEMBER: 

18 £1,990 

OCTOBER: 

9, 23 £2,590 

NOVEMBER: 

6, 20 £2,590 

GUARANTEED 


PER 

PERSON 

FROM 

JANUARY: 

8, 22 £2,590 

FEBRUARY: 

5, 19 £2,590 

MARCH: 

5 £2,590 

APRIL: 

2 £2,590 


On certain departure dates, the hotel on Days 3 & 4 

will be The Zuri Hotel. During the 6 Nov 2020, 

22 Jan & 2 April 2021 departures, you will be in 

India on holy days & public holidays, therefore one 

day of each of these tours will be ‘dry’. 





FLIGHTS 




to suit you. 






YOUR LUXURY 

ACCOMMODATION 

Taj Malabar Resort & Spa 

Old-world charm combines with worldclass 

luxury in this harbourside hotel 


SOUTHERN INDIA 

Coconut Lagoon 

Based on a traditional Keralan village 

in the backwaters of Kumarakom 

Spice Village 

A tribal village, with all modern 

luxuries, set in a spice garden 

Fragrant Nature Munnar 

Enjoy views of mist-clad mountains 

from this authentic hill hotel 

Heritage Madurai 

Old-world charm among seven 

hectares of lush gardens 

Trident Hotel 

Modern luxury near Chennai’s landmarks 


IMMERSIVE 

JOURNEYS 

The Spice Lands of 

Sri Lanka 


Explore this teardrop-shaped island rich with ancient treasures, lush landscapes, and fascinating history. The scent of spices 

lingers on the breeze as you travel from cave temples to rock fortresses, national parks, and botanical gardens 

Colombo 

Galle 

Sigiriya 

SRI LANKA 

Habarana 

Polonnaruwa 

Kandy 

Nuwara Eliya 

INDIAN 

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Yala National Park 

ARRIVE/DEPART 

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DAY 1: Arrive Colombo, Sri Lanka 

Land in Colombo, where you are met by an 

A&K representative and transferred to your 

hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure. 

Galle Face Hotel 

DAY 2: Colombo 



best suited to you. 

Make the most of Colombo with a morning 

tour. Sri Lanka’s capital blends historic value 

and modern vibes. Dating back over 600 years, 

it is incredibly diverse. An array of temples, 

mosques, and churches reflect the various 

beliefs on the island. Architecturally, beautiful 

façades of colonial buildings contrast with the 

modern. Discover the Gangaramaya Buddhist 

Temple, the Pettah bazaar, the Wolvendaal 

Dutch Church, the Old Parliament, and 

Independence Square. 

This afternoon, select from the following 

options: 

OPTION 1: Get arty in Colombo 

Tour Saskia Fernando Gallery and admire 

contemporary art, and the Asokaramaya 

Buddhist Temple’s murals. Interact with street 

artisans in Viharamahadevi Park. End in style 

with a tuk-tuk ride. 

OPTION 2: Be blessed with Buddhism 

A supremely sacred site, Lord Buddha is said 

to have visited Kelaniya Temple. Tour the 

temple, then hear a short sermon and attend 

a blessing ceremony. 


of the Buddha cut into the stone, and ruins 

of ancient palaces, intricately carved moon 

stones, and royal baths. 

Jetwing Lake | Meals: B D 

DAY 5: Dambulla 

Take time at breakfast before a trip to the vast 

complex that is Dambulla cave temple. The 

site is still a significant Buddhist monastery, 

with the largest collection of cave temple 

paintings in Sri Lanka on its ceiling. It also 

houses the greatest number of Buddha 

statues in a single place. Wandering through 

the temple, absorb the serenity of this 

well-preserved landmark. It is no wonder 

Dambulla has been named a UNESCO World 

Heritage Site. Spend the rest of the day at 

your leisure. 



SRI LANKA 

OPTION 3: Stretch your legs before tea 

Join resident photographers to understand the 

island’s history. See the Old Dutch Hospital 

and Colombo Fort. Take tea then hit Pettah 

Bazaar, before dinner and drinks at your hotel. 

Galle Face Hotel | Meals: B D 

DAY 3: Colombo – Sigiriya 

The early start this morning pays off with a 

stop at Ridi Viharaya cave temple. Admire 

the gold-plated Buddha and Bible Tiles, then 

linger on the cave’s carved door frame with 

its intricate carvings inlaid with ivory. Spend 

your afternoon at leisure or climb Sigiriya, 

the famed rock fortress. A UNESCO World 

Heritage Site, ‘the Lion Rock’ rises 200 metres 

above the jungle and was a royal citadel for 

almost 20 years. Admire the mirror wall, the 

graffiti, the Sigiriya frescoes, and the great lion 

paws. The 360-degree view is as breath-taking 

as the climb. 


DAY 4: Habarana & Polonnaruwa 

Delve into dual destinations today and spend 

time with monks, then see the archaeological 

monuments of Sri Lanka’s second kingdom. 

In Habarana, enjoy local hospitality, partaking 

in dana, when meals are offered to the village 

temple, followed by a Buddhist sermon. Travel 

to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. See the 

iconic man-made reservoir, the famous Gal 

Viharaya or ‘Rock Temple’ with four statues 

DAY 6: Dambulla – Kandy 

After breakfast, head to Kandy for a personal 

guided tour, ending at the sacred Temple of 

the Tooth Relic, another UNESCO World 

Heritage Site. Historic Kandy Lake, the Royal 

Botanical Gardens, and the scenic Victoria 

Golf Club are also worthy of your time. 

Shop for silverware, brassware, and gemstudded 

jewellery, carved by skilled Kandyan 

craftsmen. Escape the evening city bustle to 

watch the sunset and religious ceremonies 

around the Sacred Temple. By special 

arrangement, meet with the head priests and 

receive their blessing. 

Mahaweli Reach Hotel | Meals: B D 

DAY 7: Kandy 





OPTION 1: Learn local culinary secrets 

Join a Sri Lankan family in a cookery session 

at home. Learn authentic techniques and 

flavours to create a fish or chicken curry and 

accompaniments, tasting as you go. 

OPTION 2: Experience temple traditions 

Visit four ancient temples of Kandy – 

Gadaladeniya, Lankathilaka, Degaldoruwa, 

and Embakke in a half-day trip. See how 

Hinduism has influenced Buddhist culture 

and how each temple is highly individual. 

OPTION 3: Channel your inner chieftain 

Step into the past when you try on a richly 

decorated royal costume, worn exclusively 

by the ancient kings and noble chieftains of 

Kandy (known as nilame). This is a rare photo 

opportunity to revel in traditional splendour. 

Mahaweli Reach Hotel | Meals: B D 

DAY 8: Kandy – Peradeniya – 

Nuwara Eliya 

After breakfast, stroll through the Royal 

Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, a 14thcentury 

pleasure park for Sri Lankan royalty. 

The largest botanical garden measures 59 

hectares and is home to over 4,000 species 

of flora, and an array of butterflies and bird 

species. Admire the incredible collection 

of over 300 varieties of orchids – one of the 

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Meander the streets 

of the ancient city of 

Polonnaruwa 

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Visit the Temple of the 

Tooth Relic in Kandy 

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Go leopard-spotting in 

Yala National Park 

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Shop for spices at Galle 

Dutch Fort 

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View the UNESCO-listed 

Dambulla cave temple 


garden’s highlights, as well as giant bamboo 

and double palm trees, both of which are 

imports to the island – some from more than 

100 years ago. Visit the Commonwealth war 

cemetery then leave for Nuwara Eliya. 

Langdale by Amaya | Meals: B D 

DAY 9: Nuwara Eliya 

This morning you have the opportunity to 

experience one of Sri Lanka’s highlights on 

a tea factory visit. Personally guided by a 

local expert, this is a tea experience like no 

other. Breathe in the scents of handpicked 

Ceylon tea, learn about the tea manufacturing 

process, and sample several varieties in a 

tasting session to understand the different 

flavours and processes that make Sri Lankan 

teas among the best in the world. Spend the 

rest of the day at your leisure (with a cup of 

your favourite brew). 

Langdale by Amaya | Meals: B D 

DAY 10: Nuwara Eliya – Yala 

Head to Moon Plains, and visit the best 

vantage points for the central highlands of Sri 

Lanka. Suited to nature lovers, this is a halfday 

trip an hour from the hotel. Nearly 2,000 

metres above sea level and encircled by cloud 

forests, take your fill of the view and of photos 

of the surrounding mountain ranges and 

peaks including Pidurutalagala, Kirigalpotta, 

and Thotupola, and keep an eye open for the 

sambar deer, and a variety of birds. From here, 

it’s a five-hour journey to Yala. 

Jetwing Yala | Meals: B D 

DAY 11: Yala 

Rise with the sun for an early game ride with 

a local trekker, spotting wildlife unique to 

the region, before breakfast. This national 

park may be famous for having the highest 

concentration of leopard in the world, but you 

can also view elephant and sloth, three of Sri 

Lanka’s Big Five, during a single safari. While 

searching for the elusive leopard, herds of 

spotted deer, wild boar, wild buffalo, crocodile, 

and peacock will provide you with plenty 

of fantastic photographic opportunities. 

Spend the afternoon as you wish. 

Jetwing Yala | Meals: B D 

DAY 12: Yala – Galle 

After breakfast, drive along the south coast 

to Galle for a well-deserved rest before a late 

afternoon transfer to Galle Fort. Take time for 

a guided tour of the walled city – another of 

Sri Lanka’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites. 

The exotic mixes with the colonial here and 

the impressive fortress is a living example 

of European architecture and South Asian 

traditions melded together. Explore Galle Fort 

on foot and pick up some spices to take home, 

before enjoying a final sundowner and your 

farewell group dinner. 

Tamarind Hill | Meals: B D 

DAY 13: Depart Galle 

After breakfast, transfer to Colombo airport 

and depart for the UK. 

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Colonial-style hotel in Colombo 

with wonderful views of the ocean 


SRI LANKA 

Jetwing Lake 

Marvel at palatial gardens, centrally located 

for exploration of the Dambulla area 

Mahaweli Reach Hotel 

Both peaceful and picturesque, 

in an idyllic river location in Kandy 

Langdale by Amaya 

This boutique property has glorious hillside 

views across Nuwara Eliya’s plantations 

Jetwing Yala 

Scenic ocean location enhanced 

by proximity to the national park 

Tamarind Hill 

Occupying a former aristocratic colonialstyle 

mansion, this Galle hotel is stunning 


IMMERSIVE 

JOURNEYS 

The Wonders of China 


This itinerary is the ideal taster for those wanting to take in China’s most famous highlights. Featuring 

the capital Beijing, culture-rich Xian, rural Guilin, sleepy Yangshuo, and the Shanghai megalopolis 

CHINA 

ARRIVE/DEPART 

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Xian 

Guilin 

Beijing 

Hangzhou 

Shanghai 

Yangshuo 

DAY 1: Arrive Beijing 

Land in Beijing and you will be driven straight 

to Tiananmen Square, the beating heart of 

the city. It’s one of the largest city squares on 

Earth, pulsing with kite-flyers and commuters. 

Then retreat to the opulence within the walls 

of the Forbidden City. Ringed by a scarlet 

citadel, this is the world’s largest palace 

complex. Enter through the Meridian Gate 

and pass through into the Three Great Halls. 

Look out for two Qing Dynasty sedan chairs, 

and the largest collection of Chinese art in the 

world. Tonight, enjoy a group welcome dinner. 

New World Beijing | Meals: L D 

DAY 2: Beijing 

Travel an hour and a half outside the city to 

the UNESCO-listed Great Wall of China. Built 

over some two millennia, today you’ll walk 

along the lesser-trodden Mutianyu section, 

viewing Ming Dynasty watchtowers, merlons, 

and fortresses. Take the cable car up and down 

to cast your gaze over the Yan Mountains’ 

loftiest peaks. Refuel on dumplings, then 

head to the Old Summer Palace, built in 

the 18th century for the Qianlong Emperor. 

Stroll around weeping willows, pavilions, and 

lakes bobbing with dragon boats. The former 

Imperial Gardens are a horticultural heaven. 

New World Beijing | Meals: B L 


Start your day at leisure relaxing in 

your suite or treating yourself to a traditional 

Cantonese lunch of dim sum in the hotel’s 

Sun Ming Yuen restaurant. 



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OPTION 1: Contemplate the contemporary 

Visit Beijing’s edgiest art community – 798 

Art District – housed within an industrialstyle 

complex. Brimming with studios, 

galleries, restaurants, and bars, it showcases 

works by China’s leading modern artists. 

OPTION 2: Hop to a hutong 

Take a pedicab through Beijing’s winding 

alleyways, known as hutongs. Here you’ll 

be able to visit the home of a friendly local 

family and partake in a calligraphy class. 

OPTION 3: Get cultural at the Capital Museum 

Peruse the finest Chinese porcelain and 

collections of jade. The main highlight is an 

exhibition dedicated to Beijing’s history told 

through bronze, calligraphy, and paintings. 

New World Beijing | Meals: B 

DAY 4: Beijing – Xian 

You’ll be driven to the train station in the 

morning for your journey to Xian. There’s no 

dawdling on this high-speed train, which will 

zip you to the one-time imperial capital in 

just over four hours – and you’ll have more 

legroom than if you flew. From the station, 

you’ll be taken to your hotel. You may be 

tempted to spend the rest of the afternoon 

swimming laps in the indoor pool. 

Crowne Plaza Xian | Meals: B 

DAY 5: Xian 

It’s time to explore Xian’s star attraction: the 

Terracotta Warriors. See the subterranean 

army built to guard the tomb of China’s first 

emperor, Qin Shi Huang, in the 3rd century 

BC. Visit pits one, two, and three, where from 

balconies you can peer over legions of lifesized 

sculptures, each created with a unique 

face. You’ll also get to view bronze chariots 

– the largest in Chinese archaeology. Leave 

in time for lunch, after which you can weave 

through the city’s Muslim quarter. A visit to 

the Great Mosque is a must for its blend of 

Chinese and Islamic architecture. 

Crowne Plaza Xian | Meals: B L 

DAY 6: Xian – Guilin – Yangshuo 

Fly to Guilin, famed for its enigmatic karst 

mountains. After landing you’ll be driven to 

the fairytale setting of Elephant Trunk Hill, 

where the curved rock resembles a snout 

dipping into the Li River. Then steer towards 

the limestone Reed Flute Cave, formed over 

600,000 years ago. The cave was named 

after the reeds growing outside, which can 

be fashioned into musical instruments. 

Inside is a vision of colourfully lit stalactites, 

stalagmites, and Tang-era calligraphy. 

Transfer to Xinggong Hill for sightseeing 

and a scenic sundowner before returning 

to your hotel. 

Alila Yangshuo | Meals: B 

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See into an off-limits 

ceremonial hall in 

Beijing’s Forbidden City 

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Walk the less-frequented 

Mutianyu section of the 

Great Wall of China 

›› 

Meet Xian’s 2,000-yearold 

Terracotta Warriors 

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Immerse yourself in 

Guilin’s karst topography 

›› 

Explore the Bund, 

Shanghai’s buzzing 

waterfront hot spot 


DAY 7: Yangshuo 

Board a bamboo raft and sail down 

the Li River to Yangshuo, taking in the 

bucolic views of rice paddies and cormorant 

fishermen. Return to Yangshuo and stroll 

down cosmopolitan West Street before lunch 

at a local restaurant. 





OPTION 1: Partake in some painting 

Try your hand at ink painting at the Peony 

Xuan Art Gallery. 

OPTION 2: Ready, steady, cook 

Browse the food markets with a local 

connoisseur. Then master the wok to whip 

up a dish such as aubergine in oyster sauce 

and ginger chilli duck. 

OPTION 3: Join a fan club 

Go to Fuli, a traditional village where paper 

fans are the main commodities. Create a fan 

yourself and perhaps purchase pre-made ones. 

OPTION 4: Go ride a bike 

Peddle off-piste through Yangshuo’s 

picturesque countryside, past paddies 

and along the Yulong River. 

Alila Yangshuo | Meals: B 

DAY 8: Yangshuo – Shanghai 

Today you’ll travel to Shanghai. China’s 

futuristic city is a sharp contrast to peaceful 

Yangshuo, and after dropping your bags at 

your hotel, you may want to hit the streets and 

scout out the fashionable shops and eateries 

which lie within walking distance. 

New World Shanghai | Meals: B L 

DAY 9: Shanghai 

It’s possible to find the spirit of the old city; 

you just need to know where to look. This 

morning, you’ll travel to the ancient water 

town of Zhujiajiao, where you can take a boat 

ride down the canals. Drift between its narrow 

alleyways and under arched stone bridges. 

After spending time here, sample xiao long 

bao back in Shanghai before scouting out the 

Chinese old quarter. Visit the 16th-century 

Yuyuan Gardens, quieter in the afternoons, 

and view rockeries, vermilion pagodas, and 

a maze of bridges. 

New World Shanghai | Meals: B 


This morning, your time is all your own. 

This afternoon, you can Design your Day® 




OPTION 1: Hit the Bund 

A waterfront promenade where old and new 

collide. Walk alongside colonial buildings and 

former trading houses. Then discover West 

Bund’s burgeoning art scene. 

OPTION 2: Seek out some street food 

Weave through Shanghai’s backstreets where 

you can find the most delicious street food in 

town. Tuck into deep fried wontons and slurp 

bowls of chang shou mian. 

OPTION 3: Enjoy the Shanghai Museum 

Arguably China’s finest museum for ancient art. 

Explore beautifully displayed ceramics, bronze 

sculptures, jade, and traditional paintings. 

Tonight gather for a farewell dinner with your 

fellow guests. 

New World Shanghai | Meals: B D 

DAY 11: Depart Shanghai 

Say goodbye to Shanghai and head to the 

airport in good time for your flight home. 

Meals: B 


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New World Beijing 

Luxurious low-rise hotel located near 

the city’s cultural attractions 

Crowne Plaza Xian 

Panoramic views from the 

tallest building in Xian city 

Alila Yangshuo 

Former sugar mill turned cutting-edge 

hotel accommodation 

New World Shanghai 

Urban sanctuary overlooking Zhongshan 

Park in Shanghai’s business district 


Across China: 

LUXURY 

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JOURNEYS 

Tibet & the Yangtze 


Explore remarkable cultures with an intriguing journey through China, travelling from 

Beijing and Chengdu to Lhasa, where you visit Potala Palace, before cruising through 

the stunning Three Gorges region on the Yangtze River, and finishing in Shanghai 

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Walk the Great Wall at Mutianyu, 

a less-crowded section of this 

architectural wonder 

›› 

Cruise the Yangtze River, on 

board the luxurious all-balcony 

Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer 

›› 

Come face-to-face with the 

Terracotta Warriors 

›› 

Get up-close with the giant 

panda in a recreated habitat 

›› 

Discover Potala Palace in Lhasa, 

Tibet’s spiritual capital and roof 

of the world 

›› 

Explore the Bund, Shanghai’s 

buzzing waterfront hot spot 

›› 

Visit Shanghai Museum 

on a private tour with 

an expert curator 

ARRIVE/DEPART 

AIR 

CRUISE 

RAIL 

EXTENSION 

Lhasa 

CHINA 

Chengdu 

Xian 

DAY 1: Arrive Beijing, China 

Arrive in Beijing, China’s capital, where you 

are transferred to your luxurious hotel. 

Four Seasons Hotel Beijing 

Guilin 

Beijing 

Yichang 

Chongqing 


After a morning welcome briefing, take part 

in a tai chi lesson at the Temple of Heaven, a 

classic example of Ming architecture. After 

lunch, explore Tiananmen Square, and then 

walk in the footsteps of emperors in the 

Forbidden City, seat of imperial power for 

centuries. Learn how it was given its name as 

no riff-raff were allowed to enter. This evening, 

enjoy a welcome dinner. 

Four Seasons Hotel Beijing | Meals: B L D 


Ride like a Local on a pedicab through a 

hutong, a neighbourhood of small winding 

alleyways dating back to China’s dynastic 

period. This afternoon, travel to the wellpreserved 

Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, 

one of the great wonders of the world. Walk or 

ride on a cable car to the top and take in the 

sweeping views of the surrounding mountains. 

Four Seasons Hotel Beijing | Meals: B L 

From Mongolia 

Shanghai 

Hong Kong 

ARRIVE/DEPART 

AIR 

ROAD 

EXTENSION 

Elevation: 

Ngorongoro Rim – 

7,500 ft. 

Nairobi – 5,600 ft. 

DAY 4: Xian 

Fly to Xian, made famous by the explorer 

Marco Polo and more recently by its collection 

of Terracotta Warriors. Once a vital stop 

on the Great Silk Road, Xian has become 

a melting pot of Asian and Middle Eastern 

influences. Enjoy a private ‘Chef ’s Table’ 

experience of noodle-throwing and dumpling 

making. This afternoon, view the Great 

Mosque, a fascinating site that blends classic 

Chinese temple architecture and central Asian 

embellishments. Visit the city’s lively Muslim 

Quarter with its teeming markets. 

The Ritz-Carlton, Xian | Meals: B L 

DAY 5: Xian 

View the incomparable Terracotta Warriors, 

lost to the world for two millennia until 

accidentally rediscovered by a local farmer. 

Explore the excavation area with an on-site 

specialist and marvel at the life-sized soldiers 

and horses created during the Qin Dynasty to 

protect China’s first emperor in the afterlife. 

Look closely as you peer over the balcony 

down into the three pits: every soldier bears a 

unique face. Later, stroll along the impressive 

ramparts of Xian’s City Wall. 

The Ritz-Carlton, Xian | Meals: B L D 

DAY 6: Chengdu 

Travel to Chengdu, the charming capital of 

Sichuan Provence, by bullet train. For lunch, 

savour local specialities at a traditional hotpot 

meal. Visit People’s Park, the city’s largest 

public park, where you immerse yourself in 

local life and culture, watching the old and 

young play traditional Chinese instruments, 

practise calligraphy, and engage in tai chi. 

Later, enjoy a tea demonstration at your hotel. 

Waldorf Astoria Chengdu | Meals: B L 

DAY 7: Chengdu 

Visit the Chengdu Panda Breeding and 

Research Centre. Enjoy the rare opportunity 

to observe these endangered animals roaming 

freely in a specially designed habitat. Then, 

enjoy an afternoon at leisure to relax at your 

hotel or explore Chengdu. This evening, gather 

with fellow guests for dinner. 

Waldorf Astoria Chengdu | Meals: B L D 

DAY 8: Lhasa 

Fly to Lhasa, the heart and soul of Tibet, 



CHINA 

which literally means the ‘Place of Gods’. One 

of the highest cities on Earth at 3,650 metres, 

this will be your home for the next three 

nights. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and 

getting acclimatised for your stay on the roof 

of the world. 

The St Regis Lhasa Resort | Meals: B D 

DAY 9: Lhasa 

Today, experience the spiritual heart of 

Tibet at the sacred Jokhang, a 1,300-year-old 

temple famed for its central golden Buddha. 

Wander Lhasa’s Barkhor Bazaar and visit the 

Dropenling Tibet Handicraft Development 

Centre. Continue to renowned Sera 

Monastery, home to about 500 monks, and 

visit with a local family for first-hand insight 

into Tibetan culture. 

The St Regis Lhasa Resort | Meals: B L D 

DAY 10: Lhasa 

Discover the Dalai Lama’s former summer 

residence at Norbulingka, surrounded by 

trees, ponds, gardens, and pavilions. Next, 

venture beyond the towering walls of the 

awe-inspiring Potala Palace, former winter 

residence of the Dalai Lama and Lhasa’s main 

landmark. An architectural wonder, the palace 

rises 13 storeys from Marpo Ri (Red Hill) 

and contains more than 1,000 rooms. Explore 

the magnificent chapels, golden stupas, and 

prayer halls. 

The St Regis Lhasa Resort | Meals: B L 

DAY 11: Chongqing 

Fly to Chongqing. Upon arrival, stop for 

lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy a brief 

city tour. Marvel at this new municipality, 

stretching along the banks of the mighty 

Yangtze River, which is one of China’s fastest 

growing cities. Board your river cruiser and 

settle into your cabin for a three-night journey 

meandering downstream to the scenic 

Three Gorges region. 

Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer | Meals: B L D 

DAY 12: Cruising the Yangtze 

Disembark in the small city of Fuling and 

enjoy a private shore excursion, beginning 

with a visit to the White Crane Ridge 

Underwater Museum. Descend 46 metres 

underwater to see centuries-old rock 

carvings. After, continue to a local market 

to gain insight into the region’s rich culinary 

culture. This afternoon, learn about Chinese 

traditional medicine and reflexology. 

Tonight, it’s time to dress up and attend 

the captain’s reception. 


DAY 13: Cruising the Yangtze 

Early this morning, Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer 

navigates the Qutang and Wu gorges before 

anchoring at Badong, where you board a ferry 

and travel up Shennong Stream. Transfer 

to ‘pea pod’ boats poled by Tujia boatmen, 

members of a minority culture famed for their 

river skills, to privately explore a scenic gorge 

and village. Tonight, enjoy a ‘Taste of China’ 

dinner experience. 


DAY 14: Yichang – Shanghai 

This morning, disembark your river cruiser 

in Yichang and fly to Shanghai, stopping 



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Four Seasons Hotel Beijing 

Elegant, luxurious hotel renowned for 

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briefly to photograph the Three Gorges 

Dam. This 185-metre-tall engineering feat 

submerged cities and was a project which saw 

the resettlement of 1.2 million residents. On 

arrival in Shanghai, transfer to your elegant 

hotel located on the city’s historic Bund. 

The Peninsula Shanghai | Meals: B L 


Stroll the Bund, Shanghai’s popular 

promenade. Wander the streets of Old Town 

and visit the 16th-century Yu Garden. Enjoy 

lunch, followed by an afternoon at leisure. 

This evening, experience a scenic sundowner 

at your hotel’s terrace bar, taking in the city’s 

lights and Art Deco architecture. 

The Peninsula Shanghai | Meals: B L 






OPTION 1: Walk Shanghai’s Jewish quarter 

Learn how the city became a haven for Jews 

fleeing Europe in World War II with a tour of 

the Shanghai Jewish Refugee Museum and a 

walk through the Jewish quarter. 

OPTION 2: Explore the art scene 

Discover new works by local artists at the 

West Bund Art Centre. The former aircraft 

factory now hosts many exhibitions from 

cutting-edge artists. 

OPTION 3: Seek out street food 

Weave through Shanghai’s backstreets where 

you can sample local specialities such as deep 

fried wontons and slurp satisfying bowls of 

chang shou mian. 

Afterwards, explore the Shanghai Museum 

accompanied by an expert curator, viewing 

the exceptional collection of art. Visit the 

Urban Planning Exhibition Centre to view 

a model of the city. This evening, savour a 


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5, 12 £9,465 £3,490 


Price is based on Main Deck cabin. Upgrade prices to 

superior cabins are available on request. This journey 

includes some active elements. Minimum age is 10 

years. Please note that multiple groups of 18 A&K 

guests and other passengers may be travelling on 

board Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer simultaneously. 

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availability and pricing information; and to see 

how A&K can tailor this escorted tour itinerary 

into the perfect bespoke holiday. 


EXTENSIONS 

Mongolia pre-tour extension – 

three days from £3,755pp 

Guilin & Hong Kong post-tour 

extension – four days from 

£2,375pp 




The Ritz-Carlton, Xian 

Newly opened luxury hotel blending 

classic and modern Chinese decor 

Waldorf Astoria Chengdu 

Art Deco-styled luxury hotel, 

offering stunning city views 

The St Regis Lhasa Resort 

Spacious resort with inspiring views 

of magnificent Potala Palace 

DAY 17: Depart Shanghai 

After breakfast, transfer to the airport 

for your flight home or to depart for a 

post-tour extension. 

Meals: B 


Cruiser with the largest cabins on the 

Yangtze, each with a private balcony 

The Peninsula Shanghai 

Luxury hotel on the Condé Nast Traveller 

Gold List, set on the Bund 



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With luxurious staterooms and public areas, expert on-board guides, and a peerless 

staff and crew, Yangzi Explorer is ideal for cruising the mighty Yangtze 

DECK PLAN 

Sanctuary ‘Yangzi Explorer’ 


33 

38 deluxe cabins, 20 suites 

and four speciality suites 

33 

Private balcony in 

all cabins and suites 

33 

Viewing lounge & bar 

33 

International restaurant offering 

a wide array of menu options 

33 

Double-decker theatre with bar 

33 

Spa and beauty salon 

SPACIOUS, ELEGANT CABINS 

The recently refurbished Yangzi Explorer’s 

spacious, elegant staterooms range from a 

roomy deluxe cabin – at 31 square metres, the 

largest cabin of its kind on the river – to the 

palatial Imperial and Celestial suites at 110 

square metres. Some suites feature a private 

sun deck/balcony, king-size bed and separate 

lounge with panoramic views. All cabins and 

suites include private balconies with alfresco 

sitting area, private bathroom, minibar, 

air-conditioning, and flat-screen TV. 

FINE AMENITIES & SUPERB STAFF 

Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer includes all the 

amenities you would expect at a deluxe hotel, 

with its fitness centre, business centre, spa and 

beauty salon, and a laundry service. And, 

with a staff-to-guest ratio of more than 1:1, 

you can rely on the most attentive service. 

EXCELLENT FOOD & WINE 

A dedicated team of internationally 

trained chefs prepare meals from fresh 

ingredients, and perfectly pair each dish 

with complimentary house wines. 

ON-BOARD SPECIALISTS 

Your A&K resident tour director and the 

ship’s on-board China specialists co-ordinate 

educational programmes and shore excursions 

that reveal the Yangtze’s integral role in 

Chinese history. 

Function 

Room 

Spa/ 

Fitness Centre 

Theatre 

Mezzanine 

Theatre 

Main Floor 

Restaurant 

Suite 

Lounge 

EXPLORER DECK 

QUTANG DECK 

WU DECK 

XILING DECK 

MAIN DECK 

Business Centre 

Lift 

Lift 

Viewing Lounge 

& Bar 

501 503 505 507 509 511 

502 504 506 508 510 512 514 Mandarin 

Lift 

401 403 405 407 409 411 413 

Lift 

402 404 406 408 410 412 414 416 

Art Gallery/ 

Shops 

301 303 305 307 309 311 313 Celestial 

302 304 306 308 310 312 314 Imperial 

Reception 201 203 205 207 209 211 213 215 

Lobby 

Viewing 

Deck 

202 204 206 208 210 212 214 216 

Imperial/Celestial suite (110 sqm) 

Mandarin/Jade suite (81 sqm) 

Suite – Qutang Deck (39 sqm) 

Suite – Wu Deck (39 sqm) 

Deluxe cabin – Wu Deck (31 sqm) 

Jade 

Bridge 

Deluxe cabin – Xiling Deck (31 sqm) 

Deluxe cabin – Main Deck (31 sqm) 


IMMERSIVE 

JOURNEYS 

Journey Through Japan: 

From Tokyo to Kyoto 


The ideal escape for those keen to embrace both modern and traditional Japan. Journey from futuristic 

Tokyo to ancient Kyoto, seeing everything from samurai houses to the world-famous bullet train 

ARRIVE/DEPART 

ROAD 

RAIL 

EXTENSION 

JAPAN 

DAY 1: Arrive Tokyo 

Land in Japan’s capital city where you will be 

met and driven straight to your hotel. Spend 

the rest of the day getting acquainted with this 

metropolis. Pull up a stool at a sushi bar or 

go for a walk to soak up the medley of neon 

lights, modern skyscrapers, and buzzing 

urban atmosphere. 

next stop, famed for Japanese youth culture 

and cutting-edge fashion. For something a 

bit more refined, head to the shopping mecca 

of Omotesando, an avenue known as Tokyo’s 

Champs-Élysées. Tonight, gather for 

a welcome dinner. 

Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel | Meals: B L D 

Hiroshima 

Takayama 

Kyoto 

Nakasendo Way 

Tokyo 

Hakone 

Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel 

DAY 2: Tokyo 

Start the day in the Asakusa district to see 

the city’s oldest temple, Senso-ji. You can 

pick up souvenirs at the nearby Nakamise 

Arcade selling rows of traditional objects 

and snacks. Continue to Meiji Shrine, one of 

Japan’s most important Shinto sites. Its serene 

forest setting is a far cry from Harajuku, your 

DAY 3: Tokyo 





OPTION 1: Experience art two ways 

Immerse yourself in the MORI Art Museum, 

the world’s first digital museum. Enjoy 

artwork on a large scale at the Suntory 

Museum of Art. 



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OPTION 2: Dive into Tsukiji Fish Market 

Wake up early to see the world’s largest fish 

market in full swing. Then learn how to make 

sushi like a pro and tuck into homemade 

maguro hosomaki (tuna rolls). 

OPTION 3: Swing samurai swords 

Don a kimono and begin your samurai 

training journey. An expert will show you the 

cuts and thrusts used by generations of these 

famed warriors. 

OPTION 4: Take up taiko drumming 

Try out the Japanese drumming techniques 

used in ancient religious ceremonies. Learn 

the history and then join in a traditional 

jam session. 

Enjoy an afternoon at leisure. 

Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel | Meals: B 

DAY 4: Tokyo – Takayama 

Leave Tokyo behind and zip through the 

country on the revolutionary bullet train. 

Travelling at over 480kph, you’ll arrive at 

Nagoya in just over an hour and a half, where 

you’ll switch to a slower-paced train. Tuck 

into a bento box and enjoy panoramic views 

of mountains, gorges, and rural villages before 

you glide into the town of Takayama. Your 

driver will be waiting to transport you to your 

retreat. Take the afternoon to relax or stretch 

your legs on a hike through the hills. 

Hotel Associa Takayama Resort | Meals: B L 

DAY 5: Takayama 

During spring, the whole town celebrates 

the new season with a parade of precious 

17th-century yatai (floats). You can view 

these ornate vehicles at the Takayama Festival 

Floats Exhibition Hall. Step back in time with 

a stroll through the beautifully preserved 

Old Town (Sanmachi-Suji District) dating 

from the Edo Period (1600-1868), when the 

city thrived as a wealthy town of merchants. 

Head to Sannomachi Street, to browse the 

old homes, shops, coffee houses, and sake 

breweries, some of which have been in 

business for centuries. Your afternoon is 

free so you can explore further. 

Hotel Associa Takayama Resort | Meals: B 

DAY 6: Takayama – Kyoto 

Today, you’ll transfer to Kyoto, pausing to 

admire the rural beauty of Japan. Explore 

the UNESCO village of Shirakawago, tucked 

away in Shogawa River Valley. It is here you 

can see its famed A-shaped, thatched gasshozukuri 

houses, said to resemble the hands 

of Buddhist monks. En route to Kanazawa 

train station, visit the well-preserved samurai 

residences and view the custom-made outfits. 

Join your guide to catch the bullet train 

to ancient Kyoto, the Imperial capital. The 

journey takes just over an hour and when you 

arrive, you’ll be driven to your hotel. 

Kyoto Tokyu Hotel | Meals: B 

DAY 7: Kyoto 

Get ready to visit Kyoto’s iconic Kinkaku-ji, 

glittering with gold. It used to belong to the 

powerful Saionji family in the 14th century 

and is now a Zen Buddhist temple offering its 

visitors fantastical reflections in the mirrorlike 

pond. Steer towards the 17th-century 

Nijo Castle, harking back to the feudal era 

with original moats and stone walls. Its 

manicured gardens blanketed with cherry 

trees are reason enough to visit, but make 

sure to stop at the Ninomaru Palace for its 

lavish gold-leaf décor and intricate ceilings. 


DAY 8: Hiroshima 

Take the bullet train to Hiroshima, the site 

where the first atomic bomb was dropped 

on 6 August 1945. Today you can still see 

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Explore geisha culture 

and watch a timeless, 

entrancing performance 

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Discover Tokyo’s 

myriad facets 

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Speed through Japan 

on the world-famous 

bullet train 

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See traditional gasshozukuri 

houses in 

Shirakawago 

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Unravel Hiroshima’s 

history with an expert 


the ruins where this devastating attack took 

place. While the city itself was rebuilt, the 

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park remains as a 

legacy of the attack, detailing its history with 

pictures and memorabilia. Then take the ferry 

to Itsukushima, known as Miyajima (‘Shrine 

Island’), to see the famous floating red torii 

gate. Board a bullet train to return to Kyoto, 

where a sundowner cocktail awaits. 


DAY 9: Kyoto 





OPTION 1: Don a kimono 

Visit a town of machiya houses where you 

can learn the history of the silk kimono and 

try one on. 

OPTION 2: Browse markets and make sweets 

Visit Nishiki market, dating back to the 17th 

century. Browse rows of fresh produce and 

learn how to prepare Japanese sweets. 

OPTION 3: Take a rickshaw ride 

Travel by rickshaw around the Sagano 

Bamboo Forest, idyllic in the light wind. 

Buy bamboo baskets or mats made in the 

local workshops. 

OPTION 4: Cycle tour of the side streets 

Smell burning incense and spot the vermillion 

torii gate marking a shrine entrance during a 

ride through the city’s side streets. 

Tonight, enjoy a geisha performance during 

your farewell dinner. 

Kyoto Tokyu Hotel | Meals: B D 

DAY 10: Depart Kyoto 

A chauffeur will drive you to the airport from 

where you will depart. 

Meals: B 


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Nakasendo Way post-tour 

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from £1,290pp 


Hakone ryokan-stay post-tour 

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ACCOMMODATION 

Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel 

Sky-scraping splendour with 

contemporary Tokyo style 

Hotel Associa Takayama Resort 

Mountain escape with a traditional onsen 

Kyoto Tokyu Hotel 

Modern retreat close to the sights 


Classic Japan 


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Combining fantastic foodie experiences, remote natural retreats, and a chance to 

discover Japan’s historic and ultra-modern marvels, this diverse itinerary leads you 

to the heart of an extraordinary and unique country 

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Capture the spirit 

of Japan in a traditional 

tea ceremony 

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Experience Japan’s culture, 

from ancient traditions to 

ultra-modern bullet trains 

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Meet a geiko and a maiko at an 

exclusive shabu-shabu dinner 

›› 

Relax in an authentic ryokan 

at a popular hot-spring 

destination 

›› 

View cherry blossoms in 

spring or enjoy astonishing 

autumnal colours 

ARRIVE/DEPART 

ROAD 

RAIL 

EXTENSION 

Hiroshima 

Kyoto 

Osaka 

JAPAN 

Tokyo 

Hakone 

DAY 1: Arrive Tokyo, Japan 

Arrive in Tokyo, Japan’s exciting, modern 

capital. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy the 

expansive views over the city’s skyline. 

The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo 

DAY 2: Tokyo 

Start your day at Tsukiji Fish Market, a 

bustling hub of Japanese daily life where a 

dizzying array of seafood is on show. Continue 

to an exclusive local workshop that specialises 

in Japanese drum making and try your hand 

at playing the taiko. Enjoy lunch at a local 

restaurant, and then visit Asakusa Kannon 

Temple, completed in 645 AD, before pausing 

in the tiny shops of Nakamise-dori. Tonight, 

enjoy a welcome dinner. 

The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo | Meals: B L D 

DAY 3: Tokyo 

Start your day at the Samurai Museum, 

where you learn about the customs of this elite 

warrior class and get an up-close look at an 

authentic collection of their ritualistic armour 

and weaponry. Then, receive a lesson in sushi 

making followed by lunch. 





OPTION 1: Experience Tokyo’s art 

Explore the MORI Art Museum to take 

in local, contemporary art. 

OPTION 2: Step back in time 

Learn about the country’s history at the 

Edo-Tokyo Museum, built to preserve 

the heritage of the city’s last 400 years. 

OPTION 3: Sample Japan’s finest sake 

Indulge in sake tasting, sampling some of 

Japan’s finest rice wine and learning about 

its cultural importance. 

Return to your hotel for an evening at leisure. 

The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo | Meals: B L 

DAY 4: Hakone 

Travel to Hakone, among Japan’s most popular 

hot-spring destinations, and view Hakone 

National Park’s coastlines, mountains, lakes, 

and many volcanic islands. Board an aerial 

tram for inspiring views of Mount Fuji. Enjoy 

lunch at a local restaurant before strolling the 

grassy hillsides of Hakone Open Air Museum 

to admire the contemporary sculptures and 

artwork on display, including one of the 

world’s finest Picasso exhibits, showcasing 

some 300 works by the cubist master. Tonight, 

enjoy unparalleled service and traditional 

Japanese cuisine at Gora Kadan, a top-rated 

ryokan (traditional inn). 

Gora Kadan | Meals: B L D 

DAY 5: Osaka 

After breakfast at your ryokan, visit the Okada 

Museum of Art to view its stunning paintings, 

ceramics, lacquerware, and bronzes from 

Japan, Korea, and China. Then, Ride like a 

Local by bullet train to Osaka. Historically 

known as a merchant city, today Osaka is 

Japan’s undisputed culinary capital. Indulge 

in everything from octopus dumplings to 

okonomiyaki – a battered, grilled concoction 

of cabbage, meat, or seafood, and seaweed, 

topped with mayo. This evening, explore the 

popular Dotonbori district on a foodie tour, 

stopping at a diverse array of restaurants. 

The St Regis Osaka | Meals: B L 

DAY 6: Nara 

Travel to Nara, Japan’s first capital, to visit 

Todai-ji, a temple complex and UNESCO 

World Heritage Site containing the largest 

bronze Buddha statue in Japan. Proceed 

to Nara Park, home to hundreds of deer, 



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venerated here as divine spirits, which you 

can feed by hand. Complete your Nara 

excursion with a visit to Kasuga Taisha Shrine 

to experience a Shinto ceremony. Pause for 

lunch at a local restaurant before proceeding 

to the Kehaya-za Sumo Pavilion. Observe a 

demonstration of this popular Japanese sport. 

Return to your hotel for dinner. 

The St Regis Osaka | Meals: B L D 

DAY 7: Kyoto 

Head out early this morning to contemplate 

the iconic Zen rock garden at Ryoan-ji, the 

perfect spot for a meditative moment, and 

discover the glittering Kinkaku-ji Temple 

(Golden Pavilion) – covered with gold leaf, 

surrounded by green gardens, and casting its 

delicate reflection in the tranquil pond beside 

it. After a traditional bento box lunch, explore 

the Arashiyama neighbourhood, including the 

garden of Tenryu-ji Temple. Later, bask in the 

magical atmosphere of Arashiyama Bamboo 

Grove, strolling through the towering shoots. 

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto | Meals: B L 

DAY 8: Kyoto 

Visit Shogunzuka Temple for stunning views 

of Kyoto, and then continue to the home and 

studio of the late Kawai Kanjiro, one of Kyoto’s 

most famous potters. View his creations as 

well as his personal collection of ceramics, 

sculptures, and wood carvings. Proceed 

to a temple to experience the art of the tea 

ceremony, noting its refined etiquette. Tonight, 

savour traditional Japanese cuisine, while 

watching geisha dance, sing, pour sake, 

and converse about their fascinating lives. 

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto | Meals: B D 

DAY 9: Depart Kyoto 

After breakfast, transfer to Kansai 

International Airport or Itami Airport, both 

located just outside Osaka. Alternatively, 

begin a post-tour extension to Hiroshima. 

Meals: B 


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£10,160 

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12, 16, 19, 23 

£10,160 

£10,565 

£4,685 

£5,035 

NOVEMBER: 

2, 9 £10,565 £5,035 

Hiroshima post-tour extension 

– three days from £3,005pp 



The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo 

A luxurious hotel in a trendy 

downtown district 

Gora Kadan 

Traditional ryokan situated within 

Hakone National Park 

The St Regis Osaka 

Luxury hotel set on Midosuji Boulevard, 

the Champs-Élysées of Osaka 

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto 

A modern sanctuary draped in 

horticultural history 


Rhythms of 

South-East Asia 

IMMERSIVE 

JOURNEYS 


Explore the rich tapestry of life from Vietnam and Cambodia to Laos. 

Experience the buzz of city life, sail over emerald waters punctuated with 

limestone karsts, and see the sun rising over Angkor Wat in this 

intoxicating world of saffron-robed monks and golden stupas 

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THAILAND 

Hanoi 

Luang 

Prabang 

LAOS 

Ha Long 

Bay 

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Cruise the emerald waters 

of Ha Long Bay as they lap 

at limestone karsts 

›› 

Watch the sun rise over 

Angkor Wat 

›› 

Experience the daily 

tak bat ritual offering 

alms to Buddhist monks 

›› 

Enjoy a sunset cruise 

along the Mekong River 

›› 

Explore the depths within 

the Cu Chi Tunnels 

›› 

Enjoy a dawn cyclo trip 

around Ho Chi Minh City 

›› 

Kayak on South-East Asia’s 

largest freshwater lake 

at sunset 

To Phuket 

Bangkok 

DAY 1: Arrive Hanoi, Vietnam 

Arrive in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, 

where you will be greeted by your guide. 

After transferring to your central hotel, 

the remainder of the day is at leisure. 

Hotel de l’Opera 

Siem Reap 

CAMBODIA 

DAY 2: Hanoi 

Enjoy your first taste of Hanoi with a 

private tour of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and 

the One Pillar Pagoda. 





OPTION 1: Lakeside bike ride 

Jump on a bike and follow your guide around 

the city’s largest freshwater lake. Cycle around 

West Lake, stopping off at the Golden Lotus 

Temple (Kim Lien Pagoda). 

OPTION 2: Eat like a local 

Embark on a foodie adventure to sample fresh 

street eats. Tuck into a banh xeo (Vietnamese 

pancake) and a glass of bia hoi (beer) before 

tasting home-style specialities. 

OPTION 3: Meet a Vietnamese War veteran 

Gain a personal insight into the complex 

Vietnam War by meeting in private with a 

veteran, now an officer at Hoa Lo Prison 

Museum, once known as the ‘Hanoi Hilton’. 

Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner. 

Hotel de l’Opera | Meals: B D 

Ho Chi Minh City 

VIETNAM 

DAY 3: Ha Long Bay 

Leave the city behind to discover one of the 

wonders of Vietnam, the emerald waters of 

Ha Long Bay. You will be driven to the port 

and board a traditional wooden junk to cruise 

through this UNESCO site. Enjoy a lazy lunch 

as you gaze at the majestic bay made up of 

islets formed from striking limestone karsts 

topped by rainforests. After an afternoon of 

cruising, return to the pier and transfer back 

to Hanoi by private vehicle. 

Hotel de l’Opera | Meals: B L 

DAY 4: Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City 

Fly to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest and 

most energetic metropolis. Join your guide 

to begin exploring this city of culture and 

commerce. French boulevards and colonial 

architecture stand beside traditional temples 

and shimmering skyscrapers, revealing a city 

of diversity and charm. Keep an eye open 

for the Central Post Office, designed and 

constructed by Frenchman Gustave Eiffel, 

and the iconic Reunification Palace. Retreat 

to an oasis of calm with a visit to a seminary 

and St Joseph’s church. 

Hotel des Arts Saigon | Meals: B 



SOUTH-EAST ASIA 

DAY 5: Ho Chi Minh City 

Today, head northwest by private vehicle to 

the Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible tunnel 

network amounting to hundreds of miles. The 

tunnels were built during resistance to French 

colonisation and utilised extensively during 

the Vietnam War. Catch a glimpse of life 

during the conflict as you experience crawling 

in tight, narrow passageways and through 

a series of caverns which consist of storage 

rooms, make-shift hospitals, and sleeping 

quarters. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant 

followed by an afternoon at leisure. 

Hotel des Arts Saigon | Meals: B L 

DAY 6: Ho Chi Minh City – Siem 

Reap, Cambodia 

This morning, Design your Day® – giving 




OPTION 1: See the city as it stirs 

Join your guide at dawn to journey by cyclo 


around the city’s landmarks. Pass Notre Dame 

on the way to Tao Dan Park. Venture by Vespa 

to local markets and refuel with a breakfast of 

pho (noodle soup). 

OPTION 2: Cooking with the experts 

Discover the secrets of Vietnamese cooking 

with tips from a professional. Shop in the 

market and head to the chef ’s kitchen to 

prepare your lunch before tucking in. 

OPTION 3: Discover new wave artists 

Enjoy a glimpse of Vietnam through the eyes 

of its artists. Meet them in their small village 

and view a collection of work before heading 

to a contemporary art gallery. 

This afternoon, fly to Siem Reap. 

Treeline Urban Resort | Meals: B 

DAY 7: Siem Reap 

Awaken early to experience the serenity of 

sunrise over Angkor Wat. Join your guide to 

witness the moment the sun appears. Explore 

the stunning ruins of Ta Prohm, where the 

roots of great trees spill over the roof of 

this iconic temple. Continue to the walled 

city of Angkor Thom, the former capital of 

the Khmer empire. This evening, celebrate 

Cambodian cuisine by sampling a different 

course at each of four top venues. 

Treeline Urban Resort | Meals: B D 


Today, visit a less well-known temple, 

Banteay Srei, dedicated to Shiva and 

known as the ‘Citadel of Women’. Visit 

Cambodia Clean Water Project, an A&K 

Philanthropy initiative. Learn about its 

essential work building pumping wells in rural 

areas. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. 





OPTION 1: Meet artisans putting Cambodia 

on the map 

Meet fashion designers, photographers, and 

artists making a name for Cambodia. Learn 

more about Khymer lacquerware and visit 

the studio of a fashion designer. Browse the 

boutiques of tree-lined Kendal Village. 

OPTION 2: Kayak on the Tonle Sap Lake 

Hop on a kayak to paddle out into South-East 

Asia’s largest freshwater lake at sunset. Enjoy 

birdwatching and seeing fishermen at work as 

you skim over Tonle Sap Lake. 

Treeline Urban Resort | Meals: Park B L 

DAY 9: Siem Reap – Luang Prabang, 

Laos 

Today fly to Luang Prabang in Laos where 

you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. 

You will have plenty of time to soak up the 

atmosphere at your own pace. There are gilded 

temples, orange-robed monks, golden stupas, 

and the richly decorated Wat Mai to enjoy. 

You can take it easy in this laid-back city and 

relax next to the hotel’s lily ponds. 

Satri House | Meals: B 

DAY 10: Luang Prabang 

Rise early to join residents offering alms to the 

Buddhist monks in the daily ritual known as 

tak bat. Before returning for breakfast, stop 

by a market and shop with the locals. Feeling 

refreshed, start your half-day tour of the 

city visiting the Royal Palace Museum, Wat 

Visoun, known as ‘the Water Melon Stupa’ and 

the magnificent Wat Xiengthong, with its low, 

sweeping roof. Learn more about the culture 

of Laos with a visit to the Arts and Ethnology 

Centre. Enjoy the remainder of 

the day at leisure. 

Satri House | Meals: B 


This morning, Design your Day® – 

giving you the freedom to choose 

the experience that is best suited to you. 

Select from the following options: 

OPTION 1: Crop-to-bowl experience 

Take part in an authentic crop-to-bowl 

experience when you visit an organic farm. 

Move from the garden into the kitchen where 

you will transform grains of rice into strands 

of noodle, called kaopun. 

OPTION 2: Take part in a baci ceremony 

Take part in a traditional baci ceremony in a 

village. Learn more about this local custom 

performed in celebration of important events. 

This evening, enjoy a sunset cruise along 

the Mekong River. A farewell dinner will be 

served at a local restaurant. 

Satri House | Meals: B D 


Say a fond farewell to South-East Asia 

and begin your journey home. 

Meals: B 


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Hotel de l’Opera 

Centrally located in Hanoi’s French Quarter 

with the opera house on its doorstep 

SOUTH-EAST ASIA 

Hotel des Arts Saigon 

Art-filled, French-colonial-era boutique 

hotel with world-class dining 


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Treeline Urban Resort 

Contemporary hotel on Siem Reap’s 

riverside, offering laid-back luxury 

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22 £3,795 

NOVEMBER: 

15 £3,850 

DECEMBER: 

6 £3,850 

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Satri House 

Former royal residence a short stroll from 

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- three days from £490pp 


Phuket post-tour extension 

- three days from £695pp 





Images of Indochina 

& Angkor Wat 

LUXURY 

SMALL GROUP 

JOURNEYS 


Whether you’re attracted by the striking natural beauty, the fascinating history 

surrounding the glittering temples, or the unique charm of rural Indochinese 

lifestyles, this diverse itinerary offers many unforgettable wonders 

INCLUSIONS 

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Five-star luxury accommodation 

33 



local guides 

33 



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33 


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& 6 dinners 

33 


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Spend two days exploring 

the ruins of Angkor with your 

expert guide 

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Take a tranquil overnight 

cruise on Ha Long Bay 

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Enjoy expedited customs and 

immigration formalities upon 

arrival in Hanoi, Siem Reap, 

Luang Prabang, and Bangkok 

›› 

Step back in time as 

you explore tranquil 

Luang Prabang 

›› 

Experience vibrant café 

culture in Hanoi and 

Ho Chi Minh City 

Bangkok 

THAILAND 

ARRIVE/DEPART 

AIR 

ROAD 

CRUISE 

Luang 

Prabang 

Siem Reap 

LAOS 

CAMBODIA 

DAY 1: Arrive Hanoi, Vietnam 

Arrive in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, and 

transfer to your colonial-style hotel. 

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi 

Hanoi 

Hai Phong 

Ha Long 

Bay 

VIETNAM 

Ho Chi 

Minh City 

DAY 2: Hanoi 

Hanoi is the country’s cultural heart, bearing 

traces of centuries of changing dynasties. 

Visit Ho Chi Minh’s house, a simple structure 

that served as home to the revolutionary 

guerrilla leader. Continue to the lotus-shaped 

One Pillar Pagoda, dating back to the first 

independent Vietnamese empire. Also 

visit the infamous ‘Hanoi Hilton’ prison, 

where American prisoners of war were once 

confined. Ride like a Local by cyclo through 

the city’s Old Quarter. This evening, gather 

with your fellow guests for a welcome dinner. 

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi | Meals: B L D 

DAY 3: Ha Long Bay 

Travel to Haiphong to board Orchid and cruise 

picturesque Ha Long Bay. Pass the islets of 

Con Vit and Gia Luan, their striking karsts 

rising dramatically from the emerald waters. 

On a course less frequented by other cruises, 

wind past Cat Ba Island, Thoi Quyt, Coc Ngoi 

islet, and Cua Van floating village. Halt in Lan 

Ha Bay, where you can disembark to enjoy this 

remote beach. Back aboard, watch the sun set 

over the Gulf of Tonkin, before a ‘Chef ’s Table’ 

demonstration featuring Vietnamese cuisine, 

followed by dinner. 

Orchid | Meals: B L D 

DAY 4: Ha Long Bay & Ho Chi Minh City 

Greet the day on deck with sunrise tai chi 

overlooking the bay. Then, set out to explore 

Toi and Sang (Dark and Bright) cave. Return 

for brunch on board as Orchid sails home 

to port in Haiphong. Back on terra firma, 

proceed to Hang Keng Temple and enjoy a 

water puppet show. Later, transfer to Hanoi 

and fly to Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, 

where you settle in at your hotel. 

The Reverie Saigon | Meals: B L 


Rise early for a cyclo ride around the city 

and stroll through Tao Dan Park, alive with 

birdsong, stopping by a memorial park 

dedicated to a Buddhist monk. Changing 

from cyclo to vehicle, continue along Nguyen 

Dinh Chieu Street to visit a weapons bunker, 

along with a food and flower market. Enjoy a 

breakfast of pho (noodle soup) with locals in 

a secret restaurant. This afternoon, take a drive 

viewing St Joseph’s Seminary, the Central Post 

Office, and Notre Dame Cathedral. Tonight, 

gather for dinner at a local culinary hot spot. 

The Reverie Saigon | Meals: B L D 


Travel into the countryside to explore 

the expansive Cu Chi Tunnels. On arrival, talk 

with a former Viet Cong soldier and, if you 

wish, crawl through these small tunnels once 

traversed by Viet Cong guerrillas. 





OPTION 1: View historic war images 

Visit the War Remnants Museum to view 

photographs from Bunyo Ishikawa, 

a Vietnam War photojournalist. 

OPTION 2: Sample sublime street food 

Embark on a culinary tour to try some of 

the mouth-watering street food cooked by 

local vendors. Watch out for the blazing hot 

chillies in some dishes. 


OPTION 3: Explore the colourful markets 

Visit Nguyen Hue Street and Ben Thanh 

Market to discover the latest in trendy shops 

and explore local market life. 

The Reverie Saigon | Meals: B 

DAY 7: Siem Reap, Cambodia 

Fly to Siem Reap, the town nearest to Angkor 

Thom and Angkor Wat, and enjoy lunch at a 

local restaurant upon arrival. Then, begin your 

exploration of Ta Prohm, where the roots of 

great trees seem to have spilled over the roof 

of this iconic stone temple. Enjoy an evening 

at leisure. 

Belmond La Résidence d’Angkor | Meals: B L 


Rise early this morning to experience the 

incomparable serenity of watching the sun 

rise over mystical Angkor Wat. Return to 

your hotel for breakfast and a morning at 

leisure. This afternoon, visit Angkor Thom, 

the last capital of the Khmer kingdom and 

Bayon Temple, its 172 large-scale faces bearing 

beguiling smiles, representing gods, goddesses, 

and characters from classical poems and 

mythology. This evening, enjoy a scenic 

sundowner on a gondola while floating on 

the Angkor Thom moat. 

Belmond La Résidence d’Angkor | Meals: B D 


Today, visit a less well-known temple, 

Banteay Srei, dedicated to Shiva and known 

as the ‘Citadel of Women’. Learn about the 

essential work of the Cambodia Clean Water 

Project, an A&K Philanthropy initiative that 

builds pumping wells in rural communities 

throughout the country. Enjoy lunch at a 

local restaurant before bidding farewell to 

Cambodia and flying to Luang Prabang. 

Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao | Meals: B L 

at leisure where you can relax and pack. 

After lunch, take part in a baci ceremony – 

a good-luck ritual for a safe onward journey 

that is part of the local culture – before flying 

to Bangkok, Thailand’s vibrant capital. 

The Peninsula Bangkok | Meals: B L 

DAY 12: Bangkok 

Visit the sprawling Grand Palace, a complex 

that housed the historic Siamese court, home 

to Thailand’s most important shrine, the jade 

Emerald Buddha. Also visit the Queen Sirikit 

Museum of Textiles to view the dazzling array 

of finely detailed ethnic fabrics on display. 

Enjoy your afternoon at leisure when you can 

swim or take a treatment in the spa. Tonight, 

gather for a farewell dinner. 

The Peninsula Bangkok | Meals: B D 

DAY 13: Depart Bangkok 

After breakfast, transfer to the airport to 

depart for home. 

Meals: B 


GUARANTEED 

DEPARTURE 


PER 

PERSON 

FROM 

SINGLE 

SUPP. 

FROM 

JANUARY: 

9, 16, 23, 30 £7,710 £2,600 

FEBRUARY: 

16, 27 £7,710 £2,600 

MARCH: 

1, 5, 15, 26 £7,550 £2,355 

APRIL: 

12 £7,550 £2,355 

SEPTEMBER: 

20 £7,550 £2,355 

YOUR LUXURY 

ACCOMMODATION 

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi 

Condé Nast Traveller Gold List hotel 

with stylish, spacious rooms 

Orchid 

All-balcony luxury vessel with superb 

on-board service cruising Ha Long Bay 

The Reverie Saigon 

Contemporary luxury hotel 

with beautiful river views 

Belmond La Résidence d’Angkor 

Serene, leafy hideaway set 

close to Angkor Wat 


CAMBODIA, LAOS, THAILAND & VIETNAM 

DAY 10: Luang Prabang, Laos 

Step back in time for a day, as you explore 

charming Luang Prabang and its tranquil 

streets. Start your day of discovery with a 

visit to Wat Xieng Thong, a Buddhist Temple 

noted for its Tree of Life wall mosaic, and Wat 

Khili, known for its mix of French and Lao 

architecture. Next, visit the National Museum, 

which was once a royal palace. After lunch, 

enjoy your afternoon at leisure or explore on 

your own. Gather this evening for dinner. 

Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao | Meals: B D 

DAY 11: Luang Prabang – Bangkok, 

Thailand 

Early risers can give alms to Buddhist monks, 

which puts you in touch with the local culture 

and community. Enjoy a hearty breakfast 

back at the hotel and then spend a morning 

OCTOBER: 

4, 15, 18 £7,710 £2,600 

NOVEMBER: 

1, 5, 12 £7,710 £2,600 

DECEMBER: 

6 

17 

20 

£7,710 

£8,930 

£9,990 




£2,600 

£3,250 

£3,655 

FLIGHTS 




to suit you. 





Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao 

Tranquil boutique luxury hotel, 

appointed with teak and local textiles 

The Peninsula Bangkok 

One of Asia’s best hotels, 

overlooking Chao Phraya River 


Cruising the Mekong: 

Siam, Saigon & Angkor Wat 


This great eastern river is certain to satisfy those who hunger for diverse 

experiences; explore secluded markets, wildlife-rich mangroves, and jungle 

temples, learning from local villagers and Buddhist monks 

LUXURY 

SMALL GROUP 

JOURNEYS 

INCLUSIONS 

33 


accommodation 

33 



local guides 

33 



33 



33 


33 


33 


& 9 dinners 

33 


33 


33 


33 


33 



33 




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Cruise for seven nights on 

the luxurious, exclusively 

chartered Mekong Princess 

›› 

Tour the attractions of 

Bangkok by tuk-tuk and 

traditional rice barge 

›› 

Explore magnificent 

Angkor Wat at sunset 

with an expert guide 

›› 

Gain deeper insight into 

South-East Asia’s varied 

cultures as you meet locals 

›› 

Enjoy access to lessfrequented 

locales including 

little-known river islands 

Bangkok 

Hanoi 

Luang Prabang 

LAOS 

THAILAND 

Siem Reap 

ARRIVE/DEPART 

AIR 

ROAD 

CRUISE 

EXTENSION 

DAY 1: Arrive Bangkok, Thailand 

Arrive in Bangkok, the Thai capital, and 

transfer to your luxurious hotel. 


Phnom Penh 

CAMBODIA 

Kampong 

Cham 

Mekong Delta 

VIETNAM 

Ho Chi 

Minh City 

DAY 2: Bangkok 

After your welcome briefing, discover the 

temple of Wat Pho, with its huge Buddha 

statue, and listen to the musical sound of coins 

dropping into brass offering bowls. Ride like 

a Local on a tuk-tuk around the sprawling 

Grand Palace. Explore the royal Siamese court, 

home to Thailand’s most important shrine, 

the jade Emerald Buddha. Next, gather for 

lunch aboard a traditional wooden rice barge. 

Cruise the Chao Phraya River, taking in the 

wonderful views. Later, fly to Siem Reap, 

Cambodia, and transfer to your traditional, 

Khmer-style boutique hotel. 

Belmond La Résidence d’Angkor | Meals: B L D 

DAY 3: Siem Reap, Cambodia 

Explore the extraordinary temples of Angkor, 

a breath-taking jungle city and Cambodia’s 

most prized national treasure. Enter the 

monumental gates of Angkor Thom, where 54 

gods and 54 demons are represented in an epic 

tug of war. Visit Bayon Temple, with its 172 

large-scale faces wearing enchanting smiles, 

and Terraces of the Elephant and Leper Kings. 

Walk to the temple of Ta Prohm, an Indiana 

Jones-worthy fantasy with crumbling towers. 

Stay at Angkor Wat until sunset, marvelling 

as the diminishing light washes over this 

unforgettable, faraway world. 

Belmond La Résidence d’Angkor | Meals: B L 

DAY 4: Cruising the Mekong 

Drive through the scenic Cambodian 

countryside to Kampong Cham, where 

you board A&K’s private charter, the 

Mekong Princess, your boutique river cruiser 

for the next seven nights. Tonight, enjoy a 

Khmer-inspired dinner on board. 

Mekong Princess | Meals: B L D 


Explore the charming town of Angkor Ban this 

morning. Stop briefly at the local monastery 

complex on your walk back to the ship. Sail 

to Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s lush capital city, 

and Ride like a Local on an engaging cyclo 

tour. Discover the ornate Royal Palace and 

wander past huge stupas, spirit houses, and 

potted flowers en route to the famous Silver 

Pagoda, home of Cambodia’s Emerald Buddha 

and the diamond-encrusted Maitreya Buddha. 

Visit the National Museum before returning to 

the ship to enjoy a professional exhibition of 

traditional folk dances. 




CAMBODIA, THAILAND & VIETNAM 


This morning, learn about Cambodia’s darker 

days as you walk the notorious killing fields of 

Choeung Ek, one of history’s most infamous 

places. Your afternoon is free for you to 

explore the city on your own. 


DAY 7: Cruising the Mekong, Vietnam 

Cruise into Vietnam this morning, continuing 

downstream to little-known Hong Ngu. 

Experience a friendly welcome, before you 

visit a local family home to watch the weaving 

of kormas (traditional Khmer scarves). Later, 

explore a local temple dedicated to Hoa Hao, 

a Vietnamese Buddhist sect. In the afternoon, 

board a sampan (wooden boat) to Gieng 

Island, where these vessels are constructed. 

Cruise a canal past orchards and rice fields, 

heading to the French Cu Lao Gieng Church, 

built in 1879. 



Disembark at the village of Hoa An, 

well known for its floral and craft industries. 

See how locals grow and use flowers and meet 

a family in their home. Then, enjoy an 

exclusive visit to the Hoa An Kindergarten, 

supported by A&K Philanthropy, and watch as 

the children make local conical hats. Later, 

reboard the ship and cruise downstream 

toward Can Tho. 



Rise early for a sampan cruise through a 

fascinating floating market near Can Tho. 

Weave between the boats selling a diverse 

array of goods, capturing photographs of 

dynamic market life. Fresh coconut water, 


YOUR LUXURY 

ACCOMMODATION 


One of Asia’s premier hotels, 

overlooking Chao Phraya River 

the Vietnamese ‘anti-ageing drink’, refreshes 

you before a stop at a local factory to see the 

making of instant noodles. Back on board the 

Mekong Princess, sail deeper into the Mekong 

Delta, rarely touched by travellers, to see the 

fourth-century Phuoc Hau Pagoda and meet 

local monks to learn about their daily lives. 



Today, it’s back onto a sampan to wend your 

way through the thick mangroves, whose 

tangled roots provide a sheltered habitat for 

the smallest denizens of the river’s ecosystem. 

Pause to see artisans produce coconut candy, a 

favourite local snack. Next, board an intimate, 

two-seater boat for a cruise through narrow 

creeks lined with nipa palms, a native species 

and the only one of its kind adapted to the 

mangrove habitat. 


DAY 11: Ho Chi Minh City, 

Vietnam 

Unlike other river ships, Mekong Princess 

docks right in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. 


the freedom to choose the experience 



OPTION 1: View historic war images 

Visit the War Remnants Museum to 

view photographs from Bunyo Ishikawa, 

a Vietnam War photojournalist, and the 

Reunification Palace. 

OPTION 2: Sample sublime street food 

Embark on a culinary tour of Chinatown 

to sample the mouth-watering street food 

on offer. 

OPTION 3: Browse the colourful markets 

Visit Nguyen Hue Street and Ben Thanh 

Market to discover the latest in trendy shops 

and explore local market life. 

Tonight, gather for a special farewell dinner. 

The Reverie Saigon | Meals: B D 

DAY 12: Depart Ho Chi Minh City 

After breakfast, begin a Cu Chi and Hanoi 

post-tour extension or transfer to the airport 

to depart for home. 

Meals: B 


GUARANTEED 

DEPARTURE 


PER 

PERSON 

FROM 

SINGLE 

SUPP. 

FROM 

JANUARY: 

6, 20 £6,965 £810 

FEBRUARY: 

17 £6,965 £810 

MARCH: 

2, 16 £6,965 £810 

SEPTEMBER: 

28 £6,965 £810 

OCTOBER: 

12, 26 £6,965 £810 

DECEMBER: 

21 £7,775 £970 


Price is based on Saigon suite. Upgrade prices to 

Apsara, Tonle, and Angkor suites are on request. 



FLIGHTS 




to suit you. 





Belmond La Résidence d’Angkor 

Serene, leafy retreat where ancient 

tradition meets contemporary style 

Mekong Princess 

Exclusively chartered all-suite 

river cruiser limited to just 24 guests 

The Reverie Saigon 

Contemporary luxury hotel with 

beautiful river views 


EXTENSIONS 

Luang Prabang pre-tour 

extension – four days 



Cu Chi & Hanoi post-tour 

extension – three days 







CAMBODIA, THAILAND & VIETNAM 

Mekong Princess 

Redefining intimate with an exclusive A&K charter of an extraordinary 12-suite vessel 


33 

12 elegant suites with private 

verandas or Juliet balconies 

33 

Spa-inspired bath amenities 

33 

Nightly turndown service 

33 

Fully air-conditioned 

with cabin control 

33 

Complimentary laundry 

service, canapés, and scented 

baths in Angkor suites 

FRENCH-COLONIAL DECOR 

Experience the treasures of the Mekong 

River from aboard the 12-suite Mekong 

Princess, stopping to explore unique ports and 

destinations virtually unknown to travellers. 

Adorned with French-colonial furnishings, 

the vessel’s staff are gracious, and guests can 

enjoy the comfortable spa, which offers a 

complimentary, hour-long treatment. 

The dozen tranquil, well-appointed suites on 

Mekong Princess offer spa bath amenities, 

with nightly turndown service, as well as 

either a private veranda or Juliet balcony, 

both with panoramic views. 

DELICIOUS DINING 

Breakfast and lunches on board are served 

buffet-style. Come evening, sit down to 

casually elegant, multi-course dinners in 

the candlelit Indochine dining room amid 

expansive, floor-to-ceiling windows. 

ELEGANT ONBOARD LIVING 

While plying the waters, pause to watch life 

unfold from the Observation Deck, recount 

activities in the lounge, and stay connected in 

the library. Keep in shape in the fully equipped 

fitness centre. 

DECK PLAN 

‘Mekong Princess’ 

Lounge 

Observation 

Deck 

BASSAC DECK 

Dining Room 

MEKONG DECK 

207 

208 

205 

206 

Spa Gym Library 

Angkor suite (52 sqm) 

Tonle suite (30 sqm) 

Apsara suite (24 sqm) 

Saigon suite (24 sqm) 

203 

204 

103 101 

104 102 

201 

202 

Private 

Veranda 

Private 

Veranda 


IMMERSIVE 

JOURNEYS 

Peru’s Ancient Marvels 


This itinerary is perfect for those keen to unravel Peru’s rich history and culture. Delve into the historic citadels and Incan 

ruins from Lima to the Sacred Valley, stopping off at Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca along the way 

Lima 

PERU 

ARRIVE/DEPART 

AIR 

ROAD 

Colca 

RAIL 

EXTENSION 

Arequipa 

Elevation 

Cusco: 3,400m approx. 

Sacred Valley: 2,000m-3,000m approx. 

Machu Picchu: 2,400m approx. 

From Amazon 

pre-tour extension 

Machu Picchu 

Sacred Valley 

Cusco 

Puno 

DAY 1: Arrive Lima, Peru 

Land in Lima, Peru’s spotlight capital city, 

where you are chauffeured straight to your 

hotel in the exclusive Miraflores district. 

You may just want to relax and order room 

service tonight. 

Hilton Lima Miraflores 

DAY 2: Lima 

Enjoy your first taste of Peru’s capital with 

a visit to the Plaza Mayor, which is the 

birthplace of the city of Lima, and contains the 

beautiful cathedral and government palaces. 

Then head to Larco Museum. Its flower-filled 

gardens alone are worth a visit, not to mention 

its thousands of pre-Columbian artefacts, 

pottery, and Incan relics. Over the years, Lima 

has become a serious dining destination for 

foodies from all over the world. Sit down to 

a welcome lunch with your fellow guests at 

Café del Museo restaurant before spending the 

afternoon at leisure. 

Hilton Lima Miraflores | Meals: B L 

DAY 3: Lima – Cusco – Sacred Valley 

Today, fly to Cusco where you are met and 

transferred to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. 

Colonial architecture, including the 16thcentury 

cathedral, and Incan remains are 

dotted across this historic city. En route to 

your hotel you have a chance to meet the 

locals in the form of llamas and alpacas at 

Awana Kancha, and to learn about their 

valuable fleeces. Lunch is served at Hacienda 

Sarapampa. Here, you can see how the Incas 

developed a unique corn variety which helped 

to boost their economy. 

Tambo del Inka | Meals: B L 


LATIN AMERICA 

PERU 

DAY 4: Sacred Valley 

After a hearty breakfast, begin exploring the 

Sacred Valley of the Incas with a visit to a 

remote village, frozen in time. Here there is 

the opportunity to mingle with the Andean 

community and learn about the agricultural 

methods they have used for centuries to 

support themselves in this challenging 

mountain environment. Before lunch, visit 

the archaeological site of Moray. With 

concentric terraces carved into a huge 

earthen bowl, the deep amphitheatre-like 

terracing creates a fascinating landscape. 

It also offers magnificent views right across 

the Sacred Valley. 

Tambo del Inka | Meals: B L 

Day 5: Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu 

Today, travel by train to Machu Picchu. En 

route to the station, visit Ollantaytambo to 

look around its imposing fortress. Arrive at 

Aguas Calientes, from where a bus takes you 

to the last citadel built by a pre-Columbian 

civilisation. Overlooking the Urubamba 

River and discovered in a tangle of trees atop 

a mountain, nothing can prepare you for 

the sight of Machu Picchu’s wide avenues, 

cascading terraces, and intricate stonework. 

All this cradled by steamy forest and skypiercing 

mountains. After a guided tour, 

head to your hotel for dinner. 

Inkaterra Machu Picchu Hotel | Meals: B L D 

DAY 6: Machu Picchu – Cusco 

Return to Machu Picchu for a second look. 

You may want to linger here or walk to the 

iconic Sun Gate. Those intrepid enough can 

hike up the neighbouring Huayna Picchu 

mountain – at 2,693 metres, it has staggering 

bird’s-eye views. In the early afternoon take 

the Vistadome train back to Ollantaytambo 

from where you are driven to Cusco to 

transfer to your hotel. 

Palacio del Inka | Meals: B L 

DAY 7: Cusco 

It’s time to explore history-rich Cusco. 

Once the Incan capital, before the Spanish 

crushed their civilisation, today you can 

witness both colonial architecture and Incan 

remains on just about every corner. Sights 

include the 16th-century cathedral on the 

bustling Plaza de Armas, and Coricancha, a 

former Inca palace turned Spanish church. 

Head to Sacsayhuamán on the outskirts, 

where Incas shaped giant polished boulders 

into a Cyclopean fortress. 





OPTION 1: Museum and market 

Enjoy a guided tour around the Inca Museum 

and San Pedro market. 

OPTION 2: Meet the artisans 

Visit the San Blas artisans’ neighbourhood 

and church. 

OPTION 3: Photographic tour 

Capture the images of Cusco’s hidden streets. 

After an educational day, enjoy dinner at the 

elegant MAP Café. 

Palacio del Inka | Meals: B D 

DAY 8: Cusco – Puno 

After an early morning breakfast, leave the 

hotel for your transfer to the station and take 

the train to Puno. Today, set your sights on 

the magical journey to Lake Titicaca’s 

waterside city. Sit back in a Pullman-style 

carriage and watch the Peruvian landscape 

unfold before you, from vast plains to 

lush, emerald mountain slopes. There’s an 

observation car where you can take in the 

views with a pisco sour. You can also enjoy 

a three-course lunch. On arrival you will be 

transferred to your hotel. 

Hotel Libertador Puno | Meals: B L 

INCLUSIONS 

33 


33 


33 



local guides 

33 



33 



33 


33 

Welcome lunch 

& farewell dinner 

33 


& 3 dinners 

33 



›› 

Explore the Inca city of 

Machu Picchu, Peru’s 

historic wonder 

›› 

Walk to the iconic Sun Gate 

›› 

Discover history-rich Cusco 

and the Sacred Valley 

›› 

Visit Lake Titicaca’s 

floating reed islands 

›› 

Watch breath-taking views 

from the observation car 

of the Vistadome train 

›› 

Hotel with private train 

station direct to the 

Sacred Valley 


DAY 9: Puno 

Mirror-like, Lake Titicaca is considered the 

highest navigable lake in the world. At a 

surface elevation of nearly 4,000 metres, its 

waters are home to indigenous communities 

where life is conducted as it has been for 

centuries. Take a boat to the Floating Island 

of Uros, cleverly made of tightly woven reeds. 

Learn how its people build their homes and 

live a traditional way of life. Then visit Taquile 

Island, where a hike will reward you with 

views over the blue waters. Enjoy a farewell 

dinner at the hotel, sharing memories of the 

trip with new-found friends. 

Hotel Libertador Puno | Meals: B L D 

DAY 10: Depart Puno 

Bid a fond farewell before transferring to Puno 

airport for your flight home. 

Meals: B 


GUARANTEED 


PER 

PERSON 

FROM 

MARCH: 

18 £3,995 

APRIL: 

15 £3,995 

AUGUST: 

26 £3,995 

OCTOBER: 

9, 23 £3,995 

GUARANTEED 


PER 

PERSON 

FROM 

MARCH: 

26 £4,295 

APRIL: 

16 £4,295 





FLIGHTS 









EXTENSIONS 

Amazon pre-tour extension – 



Arequipa & Colca post-tour 

extension – four days from £910pp 





LATIN AMERICA 

PERU 

YOUR LUXURY 

ACCOMMODATION 

Hilton Lima Miraflores 

Elegant and stylish property ideally 

located near Parque Kennedy 

Tambo del Inka 

Inca-inspired architecture 

with a private train station 

Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo 

Adobe whitewashed cottages 

set within tropical gardens 

Palacio del Inka 

Grand colonial mansion in Cusco, 

oozing with Iberian flair 

Hotel Libertador Puno 

Overlooking Lake Titicaca on 

its own private island of Esteves 


IMMERSIVE 

JOURNEYS 

Inside Tracks in 

Argentina & Brazil 


For those who want the inside story on Brazil and Argentina. Enjoy private access 

to the thundering Iguazu Falls, scale the steps to Christ the Redeemer above 

Rio de Janiero, and learn to tango in Buenos Aires 

ARGENTINA 

From Estancia 

Iguazu Falls 

Buenos 

Aires 

BRAZIL 

To the Amazon 

Rio de Janeiro 

ARRIVE/DEPART 

AIR 

EXTENSION 

DAY 1: Arrive Buenos Aires, Argentina 

Land in Argentina’s cosmopolitan capital, 

Buenos Aires, and transfer to the city 

centre for a walking tour around Recoleta, 

including a light lunch at La Biela. As far 

as city boroughs go, few can compete with 

Recoleta’s leafy plazas, European architecture, 

and beautiful cemetery. Aside from igniting 

postcode envy, this classical neighbourhood 

is where the city’s well-heeled crowd comes 

to shop in boutiques and dine on Michelin 

star-worthy tasting menus. Tonight, return 

to your hotel, renowned for showcasing local 

artworks, for a glass of Malbec before dinner. 

Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta | Meals: L D 

DAY 2: Buenos Aires 

Spend the morning visiting the 16th-century 

Plaza de Mayo, the city’s political heart, and 

then La Boca, a colourful neighbourhood with 

an equally vibrant history. Wander through 

Recoleta’s cemetery to see Eva Perón’s ornate 

resting place as well as the tombs of other 

celebrated figures. The pièce de résistance is 

a private, guided tour of the Teatro Colón, 

which hosted the likes of Pavarotti and Maria 

Callas, lit by a 700-bulb chandelier. Tonight, 

if you so choose, you can enjoy an intimate 

tango performance at the Philippe Starckdesigned 

Faena Hotel. Get up close to the 

dancers in the cabaret-style setting. 

Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta | Meals: B 


LATIN AMERICA 

thundering cataracts which you can view 

from a platform. Cross the border into Brazil 

to your jungle retreat. When the park closes 

at 18.00 to visitors who aren’t staying at the 

hotel, you will have the Falls to yourselves. 

Belmond Hotel das Cataratas | Meals: B 

DAY 5: Iguazu Falls 

It’s impossible to soak up the Falls all in 

one day, so today you have the chance to 

investigate further. You’ll have the option 

to zoom on a Zodiac boat along a threekilometre 

stretch of the Iguazu River, and get 

as close to the Falls as possible. Will you get 

wet? Very. So make sure to don quick-drying 

clothes. Tonight, foodies can opt to visit 

the home of a prestigious chef for a private 

dinner (at an additional cost). Learn about 

native ingredients as you dine by candlelight. 

Belmond Hotel das Cataratas | Meals: B 

INCLUSIONS 

33 


Days 3 & 7 

ARGENTINA & BRAZIL 

DAY 3: Buenos Aires 





OPTION 1: Hit the galleries 

Peruse controversial photography and 

sculptures at two up and coming art galleries, 

and visit MALBA for works by Latin 

America’s champions – Diego Rivera, 

Frida Kahlo, and Fernando Botero. 

OPTION 2: Private dining at Bajollave 

Cook Argentinean classics at Bajollave – 

a ‘closed-door’ restaurant. Whip up the 

perfect crêpe batter with a private chef and 

have lunch in what feels like a chic friend’s 

dining room. 

OPTION 3: Tango in San Telmo 

Head to San Telmo, a tango hot spot, where 

you’ll learn the sharp, staccato moves. Then 

stroll through the cobbled streets lined with 

colonial buildings and artists’ studios. 

Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta | Meals: B 

DAY 4: Buenos Aires – Iguazu Falls, 

Brazil 

Fly to Iguazu Falls, a natural wonder 

straddling both Argentina and Brazil. After 

landing, head to the Argentinean side for 

a train ride that circuits the mist-shrouded 

waterfalls. You’ll have world-class views of 

its curtain-like sheets of water. The most 

impressive is the Devil’s Throat, a series of 

DAY 6: Iguazu Falls – Rio de Janeiro 

Pop into the bird park to see rainforestdwelling 

toucan and macaw before your 

transfer to Iguazu Falls airport. Fly to Rio, 

a city famed for its flamboyant Carnival, 

sultry samba, and ridiculously goodlooking 

cariocas. The architecture is equally 

handsome, from the towering statue of Christ 

the Redeemer to the colourful 215-step 

Selarón staircase. After checking into your 

hotel, take a cable car to the top of Sugarloaf 

Mountain, where from the summit you can 

toast the sunset with a caipirinha. 

Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana | Meals: B 

DAY 7: Rio de Janeiro 





OPTION 1: Sample art and cachaça 

Explore artsy Santa Teresa, stopping at a 

19th-century mansion and a spectacular city 

viewpoint. Visit an artist’s workshop and 

finish the day with a cachaça tasting. 

OPTION 2: Carnival behind the scenes 

Get a taste for Carnival. See how costumes 

and floats are made and visit a top samba 

school, where you’ll dress up in authentic 

carnival costumes and enjoy a caipirinha. 

Finally meander the nearby cobblestone 

alleys to explore Rio’s history on foot. 

OPTION 3: See Rio by bike 

Set off on a gentle bike ride along the 

patterned promenades of Rio’s iconic 

beaches. Pedal through Copacabana, 

Ipanema, Leblon, and around the Rodrigo 

de Freitas Lagoon. 

Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana | Meals: B 

33 


accommodation 

33 



local guides 

33 



33 



33 


33 

Porterage (two pieces of 

luggage per person) 

33 


33 


& 2 dinners 

33 

Bottled drinking water 

33 



›› 

Rest your head in Buenos 

Aires’ well-heeled Recoleta 

›› 

Private tour of the famed 

Teatro Colón 

›› 

Zoom close to Iguazu Falls 

on a Zodiac tour 

›› 

Visit Rio’s treasured landmark, 

Christ the Redeemer 

›› 

Sip a sundowner atop 

Sugarloaf Mountain 



GUARANTEED 


PER 

PERSON 

FROM 

JANUARY: 

10 £3,295 

FEBRUARY: 

7 £3,295 

MARCH: 

6 £3,295 

DAY 8: Rio de Janeiro 

It’s your last full day, so why not spend it on 

a private yacht? From sparkling blue waters, 

look back at Sugarloaf Mountain for a different 

perspective. You’ll cruise past islands and 

forts, stopping for dips along the way. Brazil’s 

love of meat is eternalised in its restaurants. 

In the evening, dine at a churrascaria 

(barbecue restaurant), where guests 

can tuck into melt-in-the-mouth cuts. 

Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana | Meals: B D 

DAY 9: Depart Rio de Janeiro 

Be sure to take one last look at the Corcovado 

Mountain as you bid farewell to Brazil and 

are chauffeured to Rio airport. You’ll take 

the scenic route along the foothills of the 

Tijuca Forest and through traditional 

Brazilian neighbourhoods. 

Meals: B 


EXTENSIONS 

Estancia pre-tour extension – 



Amazon post-tour extension – 





APRIL: 

24 £3,395 

MAY: 

15 £3,395 

JUNE: 

12 £3,395 

AUGUST: 

7 £3,395 

SEPTEMBER: 

11 £3,395 

OCTOBER: 

16 £3,395 

NOVEMBER: 

13 £3,495 

DECEMBER: 

11 £3,495 

GUARANTEED 


PER 

PERSON 

FROM 

JANUARY: 

8 £3,495 

MARCH: 

12 £3,495 





FLIGHTS 

To provide you with flexibility and the latest 

flight offers, we don’t include international flights. 

Our specialists will be able to find the best travel 

options to suit you. 






YOUR LUXURY 

ACCOMMODATION 

LATIN AMERICA 

Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta 

Sophisticated mix of European heritage, 

inspired by its Argentine roots 

ARGENTINA & BRAZIL 

Belmond Hotel das Cataratas 

Colonial-style residence with an 

unbeatable location near Iguazu 

Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana 

Classic luxury on Copacabana’s 

famed beachfront in Rio 


LUXURY 

SMALL GROUP 

JOURNEYS 

Marvels of Chile 


Explore the diverse landscapes and lakes of this ribbon of land that is bookended by the 

Pacific Ocean and the Andes. Venture through Chile from one of the driest deserts on Earth 

to snow-capped volcanoes. Experience stargazing at its best in the Valley of the Moon 

Calama 

CHILE 

Santiago 

San Pedro 

de Atacama 

Pucón 

ARRIVE/DEPART 

AIR 

ROAD 

DAY 1: Arrive Santiago, Chile 

Arrive in Santiago where you are met and 

transferred to your hotel. This afternoon, 

remain at leisure to relax or explore Chile’s 

dynamic capital and get your first taste of the 

Andean vibes and mountain views. Tonight, 

after a welcome briefing, enjoy dinner at the 

private home of an art lover and chef, who 

has appeared on the popular TV show 

MasterChef Chile. Relish every moment as 

she delights you with dishes prepared with 

locally sourced ingredients complemented 

with fine Chilean wines. 

The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago | Meals: D 

DAY 2: Santiago 

Today, set out on a guided walking tour of the 

city’s boulevards. View the presidential palace, 

La Moneda, Court of Justice, and National 

Congress before visiting the Museum of 

Pre-Columbian Art. Relax during a drive 

to the wine district, for a full tour of a top 

vineyard, where you will sample the organic 

wines they produce on site. Enjoy a ‘Chef ’s 

Table’ experience with a delicious lunch served 

by the resident chef. Then take a brief streetart 

tour in Santiago’s Bellavista neighbourhood 

before returning to your hotel. 

The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago | Meals: B L 

DAY 3: Pucón 

Fly to Temuco, gateway to the Chilean Lake 

District, known locally as Los Lagos, and head 

to your hotel at lakeside town Pucón. Set on 

an organic farm, take in the views of the snowcapped 

volcanoes mirrored in the blue-green 


LATIN AMERICA 

CHILE 

INCLUSIONS 

33 


accommodation 

33 



local guides 

33 



33 



33 


33 


33 


& 7 dinners 

33 


33 


33 


33 


33 



33 

Complimentary breakfast 

in bed on two selected days 

glacial water that fills the lakes. Picturesque 

villages and vast swaths of rugged forest 

beckon if you want to explore by 

foot, bike, or on horseback. Tonight, enjoy 

a private wine tasting at your hotel, hosted 

by a sommelier, an exclusive way to experience 

the region’s most renowned bounty. 

andBeyond Vira Vira | Meals: B L D 

DAYS 4 & 5: Pucón 

During your two-day stay, take part in an 

array of curated activities. Join a private 

tour of a cheese factory to see how premium 

parmesan is made. You can also choose to 

explore the mystic ambience of the Mapuche 

territories on your own. Extending from 

southern Chile into western Argentina, this 

remains the home of its indigenous people. 


›› 

Visit Atacama Desert, one of 

the driest places on Earth 

›› 

See snow-capped mountains 

mirrored in glacial waters 

›› 

Enjoy organic wines 

at a renowned vineyard 

›› 

Explore the coloured cliffs 

of the Rainbow Valley 

›› 

Discover the landmarks 

and art of capital Santiago 


Outdoor activities include rafting on the 

Trancura River, floating on Villarrica Lake, 

or trekking in the Cordilleras. Toast your last 

night here with a private dinner featuring a 

chef-led cooking demonstration. 

andBeyond Vira Vira | Meals: B L D 

DAY 6: San Pedro de Atacama 

Today, fly to the tranquil Atacama Desert. 

Your adventure begins at Calama, the gateway 

to the geological and archaeological wonders 

of the central desert. On arrival, transfer to 

your lodge near the oasis town of San Pedro 

de Atacama. Surrounded by the Cordillera de 

la Sal (Salt Mountains), Alto Atacama rests in 

one of the driest places on Earth, the Atacama 

Desert. This afternoon, set off on a private 

excursion to the spectacular Valley of the 

Moon. Enjoy a scenic sundowner under a sky 

of orange and pink hues. 

Alto Atacama | Meals: B L D 

DAY 7: San Pedro de Atacama 

Rise early to experience the sight of an 

Andean sunrise as you enjoy breakfast on the 

shores of Laguna Tebinquinche. Watch in awe 

as the intense colour, texture, and shade shift 

as light levels move across the plains. 

Later, Design your Day® – giving you 

the freedom to choose the experience 

that is best suited to you. Select from 

the following options: 

OPTION 1: Cycle the Salt Mountains 

Mountain bike through the gorges of 

Cordillera de la Sal, taking in the inspiring 

landscape views. 

OPTION 2: Walk in the High Catarpe 

Experience scenic lookouts and view 

age-old petroglyphs and rock carvings. 

OPTION 3: Explore the rainbow rocks 

Visit the caves and view the mineral-coloured 

cliffs of the Rainbow Valley. 

Tonight, make the most of one of the 

best places on Earth for stargazing. 


DAYS 8: San Pedro de Atacama 

Today, visit the pre-Columbian archaeological 

site of Pucará Quitor, a stone fortress dating 

from the 12th century. Built by the local 

atacameños to defend themselves from attack, 

it offers commanding views over the San 

Pedro River valley. This afternoon, relax or 

choose an excursion such as biking, trekking 

to the Catarpe Valley, or a guided hike up to 

the Toco Volcano. Enjoy your final night with 

a visit to picturesque San Pedro de Atacama. 

Gather for your farewell dinner complemented 

with a glass of crisp Chilean white. 


DAY 9: Depart Santiago 

After a morning at leisure and lunch transfer 

to the airport for your flight home. 

Meals: B L 


GUARANTEED 

DEPARTURE 


PRICE 

PER 

PERSON 

SINGLE 

SUPP. 

FROM 

JANUARY: 

9 £8,205 £2,355 

FEBRUARY: 

6 £7,965 £1,945 

MARCH: 

15 £7,965 £1,945 

APRIL: 

11 £7,965 £1,945 

SEPTEMBER: 

26 £8,205 £2,355 

OCTOBER: 

15 £8,205 £2,355 

NOVEMBER: 

19 £8,205 £2,355 

DECEMBER 

7 £8,205 £2,355 




FLIGHTS 



Our specialists will be able to find the best 

travel options to suit you. 






LATIN AMERICA 

CHILE 

YOUR LUXURY 

ACCOMMODATION 

The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago 

Enviable location with amazing cityscape 

views from the glass-roofed spa 

andBeyond Vira Vira 

Riverside hacienda-style boutique hotel 

with superb choice of seasonal activities 

Alto Atacama 

Adobe-walled wilderness lodge that 

perfectly slots into the desert landscape 


2020 Calendar of Journeys 

PAGE JOURNEY NIGHTS 

TRIP 

TYPE 

JAN 

FEB 

MAR 

APR 

MAY 

JUN 

JUL 

AUG 

SEP 

OCT 

NOV 

DEC 

AFRICA 

20 South Africa & Victoria Falls 8 • • • • • • • • • • • 

22 Botswana Safari in Style 9 • • • • • • • • • • • • 

26 

30 

34 

38 

The Great Migration 


Kenya & Tanzania 

Wildlife Safari 

Climb Kilimanjaro: 

Summiting the Machame Route 

A Naturalist’s Guide to Madagascar 

with Dr Charlie Gardner 


13 • • • • • • • • • 

11 • • • • • • • • • • • 

8 • • • • • • • • • 

11 • • 

40 Egypt: Cairo & Cruising the Nile 8 • • • • • 

44 Jordan: Petra & Beyond 8 • • • • • • • 

48 

Splendours of Oman: 

City, Mountain & Desert 

7 • • • • • 

52 The Delights of Morocco 10 • • • • • 

56 Israel: Crossroads of History 8 • • • • • • • • 

EUROPE 

58 The Treasures of Russia 7 • • • • • • • • • 


62 

Splendours of the 

Golden Triangle 

11 • • • • • 

66 The Secrets of Southern India 11 • • • • • • 

70 The Spice Lands of Sri Lanka 12 • • • • • • 


KEY: 

IMMERSIVE JOURNEYS 

LUXURY SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS 

PAGE JOURNEY NIGHTS 

TRIP 

TYPE 

JAN 

FEB 

MAR 

APR 

MAY 

JUN 

JUL 

AUG 

SEP 

OCT 

NOV 

DEC 


74 The Wonders of China 10 • • • • • • • • 

78 Across China: Tibet & the Yangtze 16 • • • • • • • 

82 

Journey Through Japan: 

From Tokyo to Kyoto 

9 • • • • • • 

86 Classic Japan 8 • • • • • • 

88 Rhythms of South-East Asia 11 • • • • 

92 

94 

Images of Indochina 

& Angkor Wat 

Cruising the Mekong: 

Siam, Saigon & Angkor Wat 

LATIN AMERICA 

12 • • • • • • • • 

11 • • • • • • 

98 Peru’s Ancient Marvels 9 • • • • 

102 

Inside Tracks in 

Argentina & Brazil 

8 • • • • • • • • • • • 

106 Marvels of Chile 8 • • • • • • • • 

NOTE: Not all departures for 2021 had been released at the time of going to print. Please refer to the page of your specific tour for departure dates for 2021 and if none are listed, 

please speak to one of our escorted tours travel specialists. 


Terms & conditions For bookings made from 1 July 2019 

The Terms and conditions apply to group journeys including Immersive 

Journeys, Luxury Small Group Journeys, Luxury Expedition Cruises, 

Hosted Journeys, and group pre/post-tour extensions departing between 

1 January 2020 and 31 March 2021. Your contract is with Abercrombie 

& Kent Limited, ‘the Company’ of St George’s House, Ambrose Street, 

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 3LG, which is registered in England 

under company number 1082430. The following conditions, together 

with our Privacy Policy, the relevant information set out in this brochure 

and on our website, and any other written information we brought to 

your attention before we confirmed your booking, will form part of your 

contract with the Company. Please read them carefully before you book. 

By making a booking, the first named person on the booking agrees on 

behalf of all persons detailed on the booking that: 

a. he/she has read these Booking Conditions and has the authority to and 

does agree to be bound by them; 

b. he/she consents to our use of information personal data in accordance 

with our Privacy Policy and is authorised on behalf of all persons named 

on the booking to disclose their personal details to us, including where 

applicable, special categories of data (such as information on health 

conditions or disabilities and dietary requirements); 

c. he/she is over 18 years of age and where placing an order for services 

with age restrictions declares that he/she and all members of the party are 

of the appropriate age to purchase those services; 

d. he/she accepts financial responsibility for payment of the booking on 

behalf of all persons detailed on the booking. 

1. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY 

(a) Our aim is to provide the right holiday to suit your requirements. You 

can call us on +44 (0)1242 547 892 or email info@abercrombiekent.co.uk 

to discuss or make a booking and provide you with a price per person. 

In order to maintain our customer services standards and to assist with 

the ongoing training of our staff we may record or monitor our telephone 

conversations or emails with you. 

(b) To secure your booking we require a deposit, typically the amount set 

out below. Some suppliers and holidays may require higher deposits at 

the time of booking. You will be notified of these requirements before you 

pay your deposit. 

Deposit per person required at time of booking 

Immersive Journeys £500 

Luxury Small Group Journeys 

& Hosted Journeys £750 

Luxury Expedition Cruises £2,500 

Payment can be made by cheque, bank transfer or by most major credit 

cards in favour of Abercrombie & Kent Limited. If for any reason we do 

not accept your booking, your deposit will be returned. 

(c) Many airlines now require the full name of all passengers travelling. 

We will therefore ask you at the time of booking to confirm the number 

of members in your party and to provide us with the first forename (as 

shown in each passport) as well as the title and surname of each member. 

(d) Special Requests, such as diet, room location, twin or double-bedded 

room, a particular facility or flight seat which are an important factor 

in the choice of holiday, should be indicated in writing at the time of 

booking. We will pass your request on to the hotel or airline but cannot 

guarantee that it will be accommodated. We will also pass on any dietary 

requests to airlines but we recommend that you check directly with 

the airline once your tickets have been issued. The Company will try to 

arrange for Special Requests to be met, but cannot guarantee that they 

will be, nor will the Company be liable if any Special Request is not 

met. The provision of any Special Request does not constitute a term 

of your contract with us unless we have confirmed in writing that your 

requirement will be met. Most hotels allow check-in to take place during 

the mid-afternoon. Should you wish to have a guaranteed room ready for 

your immediate check-in upon arrival, it can be arranged for an additional 

charge. Please ask A&K for details and prices. 

(e) On receipt of your correct deposit we will book your arrangements 

and issue a Confirmation Invoice. A contract will come into existence on 

the date on which we issue a Confirmation Invoice. If your confirmed 

arrangements include a flight, we (or if you booked via an authorised 

agent of ours, that agent) will also issue you with an ATOL Certificate. 

(f) It is important for you to check the details on the Confirmation Invoice, 

and ATOL Certificate where applicable, as soon as you get it, as these set 

out the services we have agreed to provide. In the event of any discrepancy 

please contact us immediately. If you arrange your holiday direct with 

the Company, all correspondence and other communications will be 

sent to the address of the person who made the initial payment unless 

you specify otherwise. If you request correspondence through a business 

address, a residential address will also be required for emergency and 

security reasons. 

(g) If your booking is made through a travel agent, the Company will 

address all communications to that travel agent, who will act as agent for 

you in regard to all communications from us to you. All monies paid by 

you to a travel agent under or in contemplation of this contract will be 

held by the travel agent for the Company until such monies are forwarded 

to the Company. 

(h) Final payment of the cost of your arrangements is due 90 days prior to 

departure. For Select Journeys indicated below* final payment is due 120 

days prior to departure. If your reservation is made within this period, the 

entire cost of the trip must be paid at the time of the request in order to 

secure confirmation. If it is not paid in time, we reserve the right to treat 

your booking as cancelled by you, in which case the cancellation charges 

set out in clause 2 below will become payable. An additional £600 per 

person non-refundable permit fee is required at time of booking for the 

Uganda extension tour. 

*Select Journeys: All Hosted Journeys; Ultimate Arctic Adventure; 

Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands; Myanmar & the 

Irrawaddy; India Wildlife Safari; Legends of the East by Rail; Mongolia: 

Naadam Festival; Southern Africa Safari by River & Rail; Taj Mahal & 

the Treasures of India; Cruising the Mekong: Indochina & Angkor Wat; 

Churchill: Belugas & Bears; and related pre/post-tour extensions, or any 

other Journey and related pre/post-tour extension indicated to you at the 

point of booking. 

2. AMENDMENTS & CANCELLATION 

(a) Amendments by you 

The Company will make every effort to assist you if you wish to alter 

your arrangements, but it may not always be possible. Requests for an 

amendment must be in writing, signed by the person who made the initial 

payment. If it is possible to make the amendment, it will be subject to an 

amendment charge of £50 per booking, together with all communication 

charges or other expenses incurred by the Company as a result of the 

change. These charges will be payable whether or not the Company 

succeeds in confirming your requested amendment. Scheduled airlines 

normally regard name changes as a cancellation and re-booking, and any 

alteration may incur a 100% cancellation charge in respect of the airfare. 

Please note that save for the transfer of a booking, it will not be possible 

to make changes within 28 days of your departure date. Your request may 

be treated as a cancellation and re-booking and the normal cancellation 

charges detailed in clause 2(b) below will apply dependent upon the 

conditions imposed by our suppliers. 

If you wish to change your arrangements while on your holiday, all costs 

are payable by you. 

Date amendments: Should you wish to amend the date of departure of 

your trip this will follow the rules outlined in part 2(a) above. The new 

departure date must be initiated within six months of the original date of 

departure. If travel commences after six months of the original holiday 

departure date this will be treated as a cancellation and re-booking and 

the normal cancellation charges detailed in clause 2(b) will apply. 

Destination amendments: Should you wish to change the destination 

(unless for reasons of extraordinary circumstances outlined below) 

of your confirmed holiday before departure this shall be treated as a 

cancellation and re-booking and the normal cancellation charges detailed 

in clause 2(b) will apply. 

Transfers of booking 

If you or any member of your party is prevented from travelling, that 

person(s) may transfer their place to someone else, subject to the 

following conditions: 

a. that person is introduced by you and satisfies all the conditions 

applicable to the holiday; 

b. we are notified not less than seven days before departure; 

c. you pay any outstanding balance payment, an amendment fee of £50 

per person transferring, as well as any additional fees, charges or other 

costs arising from the transfer; 

d. the transferee agrees to these booking conditions and all other terms of 

the contract between us; and 

e. it is understood that flight tickets may not be able to be transferred 

in which case a replacement ticket for the transferee would need to be 

purchased. 

You and the transferee remain jointly and severally liable for payment 

of all sums. If you are unable to find a replacement, cancellation charges 

as set out in clause 2(b) will apply in order to cover our estimated costs. 

Otherwise, no refunds will be given for passengers not travelling or for 

unused services. 

(b) Cancellation by you 

All cancellations must be advised in writing, signed by the person who 

made the initial payment and sent to the Company at St George’s House, 

Ambrose Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 3LG. Cancellations 

are effective on the date they are received by the Company. Recorded 

delivery is strongly recommended. Since we incur costs in cancelling your 

travel arrangements, the following cancellation charges will be payable, 

depending upon the number of days prior to departure the Company 

receives your notice of cancellation. 

Standard cancellation fees per person 

91 days prior to departure or 

more 

90-61 days prior to date of 

departure 


departure 

30 days prior to departure or 

fewer 

Select Journeys listed above and related group 

pre/post-tour extensions 

121 days prior to date of 

departure or more 


departure 


departure 

60 days prior to date of departure 

or fewer 

Loss of deposit 

25% 

of total holiday cost 

50% 


100% 


Loss of deposit 

25% 


50% 


100% 


We will deduct the cancellation charge(s) from any monies you have 

already paid to us. 

Important note: Certain arrangements may not be amended after they 

have been confirmed and any alteration or cancellation could incur a 

cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements in 

addition to the charge above. 

Partial room cancellation: If a guest cancels or leaves a journey and a 

roommate remains, an additional supplement may apply to the price for 

the remaining guest. 

Please note that at certain times of year, for example peak season, or for 

certain products, for example some game lodges and cruises, stricter 

cancellation conditions may apply. Any such revised conditions will be 

notified to you prior to booking. 

We strongly recommend that you secure adequate travel insurance as per 

clause 6 below. 

(c) Cancellation by you due to unavoidable and extraordinary 

circumstances 

You have the right to cancel your confirmed holiday before departure 

without paying a cancellation charge in the event of “unavoidable and 

extraordinary circumstances” occurring at your holiday destination 

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or its immediate vicinity and significantly affecting the performance 

of the holiday or significantly affecting the transport arrangements 

to the destination. In these circumstances, we shall provide you with 

a full refund of the monies you have paid but we will not be liable to 

pay you any additional compensation. Please note that your right to 

cancel in these circumstances will only apply where the Foreign and 

Commonwealth Office advises against travel to your destination or its 

immediate vicinity. For the purposes of this clause, “unavoidable and 

extraordinary circumstances” means warfare, acts of terrorism, significant 

risks to human health such as the outbreak of serious disease at the 

travel destination, or natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes or 

weather conditions which make it impossible to travel safely to the travel 

destination. 

(d) Re-booking following a cancellation 

Should you wish to cancel a holiday and re-book an alternative this will 

be subject to the cancellation terms within these booking conditions. If 

the alternative booking requires a greater deposit than has already been 

paid (after deducting cancellation fees) then the balance between what is 

required as a deposit and any deposits sums already paid becomes due. 

(e) Accuracy of information 

We check the information which we provide about our holidays very 

carefully. However, tour, excursion, or cruise itineraries may change 

as a result of local conditions. Circumstances such as these, or weather 

conditions, may cause some of the amenities we have described to be 

unavailable or different from those advertised. When we are told of any 

significant or long-term changes, we will always endeavour to advise you 

prior to your departure. 

(f) Amendments by the Company 

Great care is taken to ensure that the description and prices given in our 

brochures and on our website are accurate at the time of publication. 

However, changes can occur, and the Company reserves the right to 

change any of the details in company literature, including prices, in 

which case the Company will advise you of any such change before 

accepting your booking. After a Confirmation Invoice has been issued, the 

Company makes every effort to operate all holidays as advertised. We plan 

arrangements a long time in advance of your holiday using independent 

suppliers such as airlines, hotels, local transport operators and guides, 

over whom we have no direct control. In very rare circumstances, the 

Company may have to modify a holiday before you depart. Most of these 

changes are insignificant. If we make an insignificant change to your 

holiday, we will make reasonable efforts to inform you or your travel agent 

as soon as reasonably possible if there is time before your departure but 

we will have no liability to you. Examples of insignificant changes include 

alteration of your outward/return flights by fewer than 12 hours, changes 

to aircraft type, change of accommodation to another of the same or 

higher standard and changes of carriers. 

Occasionally we may have to make a significant change to your confirmed 

arrangements. Examples of “significant changes” include the following, 

when made before departure: a change of flight time by more than 12 

hours, a change of international airport (except between airports serving 

the same city), a change of destination or a change to a lower standard 

accommodation, and/or price. If we have to make a significant change 

we will tell you as soon as possible and if there is time to do so before 

departure, we will provide you with three alternatives. You may accept 

the modification, you may change your booking to another available and 

comparable holiday, or you may cancel and receive a full and prompt 

refund. If you choose another holiday which is cheaper, the Company will 

make the appropriate refund. 

You must notify us of your choice within seven days of our offer. If we 

do not hear from you within seven days, we will contact you again to 

request notification of your choice. If you fail to respond again, we will 

assume that you have chosen to accept the change or alternative booking 

arrangements. 

If you cancel and receive a full refund following a significant change made 

for any reason other than force majeure or low bookings, you will receive 

the following compensation, calculated according to the number of days 

prior to departure that you are notified of the change. 

Compensation when notification of change is sent 

Days prior to departure 

Compensation per person 

More than 42 days £10 

29-42 days prior £20 



IMPORTANT NOTE: We will not pay you compensation in the following 

circumstances: 

a. where we make an insignificant change; 

b. where we make a significant change or cancel your arrangements 

more than 91 days before departure (or 121 days in the case of the Select 

Journeys listed in clause 1(h), above, and related group pre/post-tour 

extensions, Hosted Journeys and Ultimate Arctic Adventures); 

c. where we make a significant change and you accept those changed 

arrangements or you accept an offer of alternative travel arrangements; 

d. where we have to cancel your arrangements as a result of your failure to 

make full payment on time; 

e. where the change or cancellation by us arises out of alterations to the 

confirmed booking requested by you; 

f. where we are forced to cancel or change your arrangements due to force 

majeure. 

“Force majeure” has the meaning set out in clause 16. 

“Low bookings” means that an insufficient number of people have 

booked the arrangements to make their operation financially viable in the 

advertised form. 

If there is an insignificant change before you depart (that is, any change 

not included in the definition of a significant change set out above), the 

Company will try to notify you, although it is not obliged to pay any 

compensation. lf the Company becomes unable to provide a significant 

proportion of your holiday after it has commenced, every effort will be 

made to provide suitable alternative arrangements, which will be made 

for you at no extra charge to you (save in the case of force majeure) or, 

alternatively, you will be returned to your point of departure and the 

company will, where appropriate, pay compensation. No compensation is 

payable in the case of force majeure. 

(g) Cancellation by the Company

We reserve the right in any circumstances to cancel your holiday for 

any reason, subject to the commitments in clause 2(g). However, we 

will not cancel your hotel arrangement fewer than 90 days before your 

departure date, except for reasons of force majeure or failure by you to 

pay the final balance. If you fail to pay the balance of the holiday price at 

least 90 days before departure, the Company will treat your booking as 

cancelled and levy the cancellation charges set out in clause 2(c). If the 

Company is obliged to cancel your holiday in any other circumstances 

before departure, the Company will use its best endeavours to offer 

alternative arrangements of equivalent or very closely similar standard 

and price, if available; travel arrangements of a lower standard and a 

refund of the difference in price; or will give you a full and prompt refund 

of all monies paid. In addition, unless the cancellation has been caused by 

force majeure, failure by you to pay the final balance, or low bookings, the 

Company will pay you compensation as set out in clause 2(g). 

(h) A&K guaranteed departures 

All Luxury Small Group Journeys and Immersive Journeys are guaranteed 

to operate with a minimum of two (2) persons. Guaranteed departures 

will operate except in cases of force majeure, which could include any 

major world event adversely affecting international travel patterns. If only 

two, three, or four people are booked, we will advise you three months 

before travel and check that you are happy to travel even if numbers do 

not increase or whether you would prefer a departure with more guests 

booked. If only one person is booked we will offer alternative dates at the 

same price. Hosted Journeys are subject to minimum numbers. 

(i) Design your Day® (DYD) 

Immersive Journeys allow you to select guiding experiences on a 

designated day from a choice of options. Each DYD experience is subject 

to availability and may require a minimum number of travellers in order 

to operate. If the minimum number of travellers have not selected your 

experience you will be offered an alternative experience. Some DYD 

experiences may have a maximum number of travellers. If your selected 

experience is already fully booked an alternative from the menu will be 

offered. 

3. ABERCROMBIE & KENT PRICE POLICY 

(a) We reserve the right to alter the prices of any of the holidays shown in 

our brochure or on our website. You will be advised of the current price of 

the holiday that you wish to book before your contract is confirmed. 

(b) When you make your booking you must pay a deposit, see section 

1(b) for relevant deposits. The balance of the price of your travel 

arrangements must be paid by the date indicated on your confirmation. 

If the deposit and/or balance is not paid in time, we shall cancel your 

travel arrangements. If the balance is not paid in time we shall retain 

your deposit. 

(c) In respect of any booking covered by our ATOL, all monies you pay 

to the travel agent are held by them on behalf and for the benefit of the 

Trustees of the Air Travel Trust at all times. This is subject to the agent’s 

obligation to pay it to us for so long as we do not fail. If we fail, any money 

held at that time by the agent, or subsequently accepted from you by them, 

is and continues to be held on behalf of and for the benefit of the Trustees 

of the Air Travel Trust without any obligation to pay that money to us. 

(d) The Company is under no obligation to give a breakdown of the costs 

involved in a holiday. 

(e) The Company reserves the right to notify you of an increase in the 

brochure or advertised price before accepting your booking and prices 

may go up or down. While we do our utmost to avoid such a scenario, 

due to human or computer error there may on occasion be an incorrect 

price shown in a brochure or online. When we become aware of any such 

error, we will endeavour to notify you at the time of booking (if we are 

then aware of the mistake) or within seven days of the time of booking, 

or as soon as reasonably possible. We do have to reserve all our rights in a 

situation such as this which may include cancelling a holiday if the actual 

price applicable to the holiday is not acceptable to you. We will of course 

allow you to amend your holiday with us, if you so wish, to an alternative 

holiday at the correct price. 

(f) We reserve the right to increase the price of confirmed holidays solely 

to allow for increases which are a direct consequence of changes in: 

a. the price of the carriage of passengers resulting from the cost of fuel or 

other power sources; 

b. the level of taxes or fees chargeable for services applicable to the holiday 

imposed by third parties not directly involved in the performance of 

the holiday, including tourist taxes, landing taxes, or embarkation or 

disembarkation fees at ports and airports; and 

c. the exchange rates relevant to the package. 

Such variations could include but are not limited to airline cost changes 

which are part of our contracts with airlines (and their agents), cruise ship 

operators and any other transport providers. 

(g) We will absorb and you will not be charged for any increase equivalent 

to 2% of the price of your travel arrangements, which excludes insurance 

premiums and any amendment charges and/or additional services or 

travel arrangements. You will be charged for the amount over and above 

that. However, if this means that you have to pay an increase of more 

than 8% of the price of your confirmed holiday (excluding any insurance 

premiums, amendment charges, and/or additional services or travel 

arrangements), you will have the option of accepting a change to another 

holiday if we are able to offer one (if this is of equivalent or higher quality 

you will not have to pay more but if it is of lower quality you will be 

refunded the difference in price), or cancelling and receiving a full refund 

of all monies paid to us, except for any insurance premiums and any 

amendment charges and/or additional services or travel arrangements. 

Should you decide to cancel for this reason, you must exercise your right 

to do so within seven days from the issue date printed on your final 

invoice. We will consider an appropriate refund of insurance premiums 

paid if you can show that you are unable to transfer or reuse your policy. 

(h) Should the price of your holiday go down due to the changes 

mentioned above, then any refund due will be paid to you less an 

administrative fee of £10. However, please note that travel arrangements 

are not always purchased in local currency and some apparent changes 

have no impact on the price of your travel due to contractual and other 

protection in place. 

(i) There will be no change made to the price of your confirmed holiday 

within 20 days of your departure nor will refunds be paid during this 

period. 

4. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMPANY 

(a) The Company applies all reasonable checks to ensure that those 

involved in the preparation and provision of your holiday maintain the 

appropriate standards. 

(b) We will accept responsibility for the arrangements we agree to provide 

or arrange for you as an “organiser” under the Package Travel and Linked 

Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018, as set out below and as such, we 

are responsible for the proper provision of all travel services included in 

your package, as set out in your Confirmation Invoice. The descriptions, 

information, and opinions given in our brochures or on the website by 

the Company in respect of the airlines, hotels, and other suppliers whose 

services are used are given in good faith, based on the latest information 

available at the time of printing. The Company accepts liability for any loss 

you may suffer if due to fault on our part, or that of our agents or suppliers, 

any part of the holiday arrangements you book with the Company before 

your departure is not as described in our brochure, on our website, or 

itinerary, or not of a reasonable standard and we don’t remedy or resolve 

your complaint within a reasonable period of time, and this has affected 

the enjoyment of your package holiday, in such circumstances you may 

be entitled to an appropriate price reduction or compensation or both. 

You must inform us without undue delay of any failure to perform or 

improper performance of the travel services included in this package. The 

Company limits its liability in respect of these claims to a maximum of 

three times the holiday cost. Subject to the conditions set out below, the 

Company also accepts liability if you or any member of your party suffers 

death or personal injury as a direct result of negligence by the Company or 

its suppliers. However, these acceptances of liability do not apply if there 

has been no fault on the part of the Company or its servants, agents, or 

suppliers, or if the loss, death, or personal injury suffered is attributable 

to: (i) your own acts or omissions; (ii) the acts or omissions of a third 

party not involved in providing the services which make up your holiday 

and which were unavoidable and extraordinary; or (iii) force majeure. In 

addition, where claims do not involve personal injury or death, they are 

also conditional upon you following the procedures for notification of 

complaints set out in clause 11, and upon you assigning to the Company 

any right you may have against any other person whose acts or omissions 

have given rise to the Company’s liability. Nothing in the above shall limit 

or exclude the Company’s liability for fraud, or for death or personal injury 

caused by negligence, or to the extent otherwise not permitted by law. 

(c) The Company’s liability to compensate you and the amount of such 

compensation is subject to the following limitations. First, in the case 

of damage other than death, illness, or personal injury, compensation 

is restricted to a reasonable amount having regard to such factors as, 

inter alia, the holiday cost and the extent to which the enjoyment of 

your holiday can be said to have been affected. Second, if any failure in 

your holiday arrangements relates to, or if you or any member in your 

party is killed, injured, or becomes ill during or as a result of carriage by 

aircraft, ship, train, or coach forming part of the holiday arrangements 

booked with us before your departure from the UK, our liability to pay 

compensation and/or the amount of compensation we will pay is limited 

as if we were the carrier under any international convention which 

governs such services. International Conventions which may apply 

include: in respect of carriage by air, the Montreal Convention 1999 or the 

Warsaw Convention 1929 (including as amended by the Hague Protocol 

of 1955 and by any of the Montreal Additional Protocol of 1975); in 

respect of carriage by sea, the Athens Convention 1974; in respect of rail 

carriage, the Berne/Cotif Convention 1980; and in respect of carriage by 

road the Geneva Convention 1973. The terms of these conventions are 

incorporated into and form part of your contract with us. In respect of 

death or personal injury, the liability of an air carrier under the Montreal 

Convention and the Warsaw Convention is limited to damage sustained 

caused by an accident which takes place onboard the aircraft or in the 

course of any of the operations of embarking or disembarking. You can 

get copies of the relevant conventions if you ask us for them. You should 

also note that these conventions may limit or remove the carrier’s liability 

to you and the amount which the carrier has to pay you. You should also 

know that the carrier will rely upon its “conditions of carriage” which may 

limit or remove the carrier’s liability to you and limit compensation under 

international conventions. 

(d) Our suppliers (such as accommodation or transport providers) 

have their own booking conditions or conditions of carriage, and these 

conditions are binding between you and the supplier. Some of these 

conditions may limit or remove the relevant transport provider’s or other 

supplier’s liability to you. You can get copies of such conditions from our 

offices, or the offices of the relevant supplier. 

(e) If we make any payment to you or any member of your party for death, 

personal injury, or illness, you must co-operate fully with us in seeking 

recovery of any payment we make. 

(f) Operational decisions may be taken by air carriers and airports 

resulting in delays, diversions, or rescheduling. Abercrombie & Kent 

has no control over such decisions, and is therefore unable to accept 

responsibility for them. Where, as a result of circumstances beyond our 

control, we are obliged to change or end your holiday after departure, but 

before the end of your holiday, we will not pay compensation or reimburse 

you for expenses incurred. We strongly recommend you have adequate 

travel insurance for your holiday and should claim via your insurance 

company for any loss or damage to luggage and/or personal possessions. 

In the event that any claim is made directly with us, our liability to pay 

compensation and/or the amount of compensation will be limited in 

accordance with the conventions referred to in (c) above. 

(g) If you suffer death, injury or illness during your holiday arising out of 

an activity which does not form part of the inclusive arrangements booked 

with the Company, the Company will offer assistance where appropriate 

and in its sole discretion. This assistance must be requested within 90 

days of your misadventure and will be limited to general advice and/or 

assistance with legal fees up to £5,000 per party, such contributions to be 

repaid to the Company out of any judgment or insurance payment you 

subsequently obtain. 

(h) Where it is impossible for you to return to your departure point as 

per the agreed return date of your package, due to “unavoidable and 

extraordinary circumstances”, we shall provide you with any necessary 

accommodation (where possible, of a comparable standard) for a period 

not exceeding three nights per person. If the circumstances continue 

beyond a three-night period our responsibility under this clause will cease 

and you will need to claim upon your travel insurance where you are able 

to do so. Please note that the three-night cap does not apply to persons 

with reduced mobility, pregnant women, or unaccompanied minors, nor 

to persons needing specific medical assistance, provided we have been 

notified of these particular needs at least 48 hours before the start of your 

holiday. For the purposes of this clause, “unavoidable and extraordinary 

circumstances” mean warfare, acts of terrorism, significant risks to human 

health such as the outbreak of serious disease at the travel destination, or 

natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes or weather conditions which 

make it impossible to travel safely back to your departure point. 

5. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 

(a) Make yourself travel aware: Before making a booking, please consult 

the travel advice produced by the government of your home jurisdiction, 

as well as that of the government who issued the passport and/or visa 

you intend to travel under. Also ensure you make yourself familiar with 

the Foreign & Commonwealth Office advice on staying safe and healthy 

on your trip: 

www.gov.uk/travelaware. Advice can change, so always 

check regularly for the latest updates. 

(b) If the Foreign Office advises that people should not visit a particular 

country, we will act on this advice. 

(c) In the event of active government advice and warnings against travel 

to a specific destination or location(s) of a trip, should the traveller still 

choose to travel, notwithstanding such travel advisory or warning, the 

traveller assumes all risks of loss, personal injury, death, or property 

damage from any event that may arise out of or associated with the travel 

advice or warnings given. The Company strongly recommends you do not 

travel against Foreign Office Travel advice and warnings as they are given 

for your safety and security. 

(d) It is important that you check the details on your Confirmation Invoice 

when you receive it. In the event of any discrepancy, you should contact 

the Company or your travel agent. 

(e) General information concerning passport, visa, and health 

requirements applicable to UK citizens is set out in our literature. 

However, such requirements are subject to change and you must check 

current requirements before departure. Passports for British citizens 

are valid for travel to any EU country up to and including the passport 

expiry date. Many countries outside of the EU require that passengers’ 

passports are valid for at least six months after the completion of their 

journey, and/or contains blank pages (for visas). Please visit gov.uk/ 

foreign-travel-advice for advice by country. Some destinations also require 

visas and additional documentation and you should contact the Embassy 

or Consulate of the country which you are planning to visit in good time 

before you travel. Further information is available from Visa Central 

at visacentral.co.uk. You should also contact your medical advisor or a 

specialist vaccination centre for details of the measures you will need to 

take prior to departure. All children should travel on full passports. It is 

your responsibility to obtain all documents required for your holiday, 

including passports, visas, health certificates, and international driving 

licences, to ensure that these are in proper order and to take them with 

you. We recommend that if you are travelling with a child that does not 

share your surname, in order to minimise the possibility of disruption 

to your travel plans, you travel with documentation that proves your 

relationship to the child as well as documentation that proves you have 

permission to travel with them. The Company cannot be held responsible 

should you or any member of your travelling party be denied entry to a 

country due to non-compliance with these requirements. Please consult 

the travel advice produced by the government of your home jurisdiction, 

as well as that of the government who issued the passport and/or visa you 

intend to travel under for further details. We will not be liable to make 

any refund or pay compensation if you or any member of your party is 

unable to proceed with the holiday as planned because of incorrect or 

missing personal documents, or any other failure to meet passport, visa or 

immigration requirements. 

(f) Approximately seven days before departure you will receive your 

airline tickets together with other information concerning your holiday. 

Please ensure that you check the names and flight timings on your tickets 

carefully and contact us immediately if you have any queries. The correct 

timings, using the 24-hour clock system, may have been adjusted since 

you received your Confirmation Invoice. 

(g) You are responsible for checking-in for flights at the correct time and 

for presenting yourself to take up all pre-booked components of your 

holiday. The Company cannot accept responsibility for clients missing 

flights as a result of late check-in and no credit or refunds will be given if 

you fail to take up any component of your holiday. No credit or refunds 

will be given for lost, mislaid, or destroyed travel documents. 

(h) Most people go on holiday for rest and relaxation, so if in our 

reasonable opinion or that of any airline pilot, hotel manager, tour leader, 

or other person in authority, your behaviour is causing danger, damage 

to property, or persistently affecting the enjoyment of others, we reserve 

the right to terminate your holiday. Should this happen no refund or 

compensation would be paid. 

(i) If you lose any personal items while on holiday, please obtain a written 

report from the police, to help with any insurance claim upon your return. 

(j) You are responsible for the costs of any damage to the accommodation 

and/or any extra charges incurred with our suppliers during your holiday. 

Should you fail to make such payment at the time the charges and/or 

costs are incurred, you will be liable to reimburse us for these and you 

authorise the Company to automatically debit your credit card to the value 

instructed by the supplier for any such costs and/or charges. 

6. INSURANCE 

We cannot emphasise enough the importance of purchasing 

comprehensive travel insurance prior to date of travel. This insurance 

should be commensurate to the value of your booking, and cover 

cancellation and curtailment, all medical expenses including evacuation/ 

repatriation, personal baggage, personal liability, death and permanent 

disability, and travel document insurance. If you suffer from a disability 

or medical condition, you should disclose this to insurers. For those 

who participate in sports and activities while on holiday that have been 

organised and arranged independently of us, it should be understood that 

participation is at the individual’s own risk and it is your responsibility to 

obtain the relevant insurance. Note that special insurance may be required 

if you intend to scuba dive or undertake any other dangerous or sports 

activities. Please keep your insurance details with you while on holiday. 

7. AIRLINES & OTHER SUPPLIERS 

(a) As between you and the suppliers of the transport, accommodation 

and other components making up your holiday, the conditions of the 

supplier will apply. These conditions may be subject to international 

Conventions which limit and/or restrict the supplier’s liability. Copies are 

available on request – please allow 28 days. Under EU law you have rights 

in some circumstances to refunds and/or compensation from your airline 

in cases of denied boarding, cancellation, or delay to flights. Full details 

of these rights will be publicised at EU airports, and will also be available 

from your airline. Reimbursement in these cases is the responsibility of 

the airline and will not automatically entitle you to refund of your holiday 

cost from the Company. Your rights to compensation from the Company 

is set out in clause 2(e). If your airline does not acknowledge your rights, 

you should complain to the Civil Aviation Authority at caa.co.uk. 

(b) Transport timings are provided by the carrier concerned and are 

subject to such matters as weather conditions, maintenance requirements, 

the ability of passengers to check-in on time, and, in the case of flights, to 

air traffic control restrictions. Accordingly, the times of flights and other 

forms of transport are estimates only and cannot be guaranteed. 

(c) As airlines regularly overbook, we recommend that you check in 

online as soon as you are notified by the airline that check-in is available, 

or 24 hours before departure. If you do not check-in online or are unable 

to, we recommend that you arrive at the airport three hours prior to 

departure as airlines have been known to re-allocate seats in the event 

of late arrivals. The Company is unable to check you in and it is your 

responsibility to ensure that you are checked in within the appropriate 

time. The Company is not responsible or liable if you are downgraded an 

airline class as a result of the airline overbooking the class in which you 

are booked. Seat reservations are at the discretion of the airline and may 

be changed at any time without notice. 

(d) The majority of airlines have introduced a total smoking ban on most 

or all of their flights. Please ask before booking if this information is 

important to you. 

(e) The European Commission publishes a list of airlines that are subject 

to an operating ban within European air space. To view the list, go to 


ec.europa.eu/transport/modes/air/safety/air-ban/index_en.htm or search 

for “banned airlines” at europa.eu. 

Some itineraries may include one of the following airlines; 

Air Dyanasty Heli. S. 

Air Kasthamandap 

Buddha Air 

Costal Aviation 

Fishtail Air 

Goma Air 

Himalaya Airlines 

Makalu Air 

Manang Air PVT Ltd 

Mountain Helicopters 

Muktinath Airlines 

Nepal Airlines Corporation 

Saurya Airlines 

Shree Airlines 

Simrick Air 

Simrick Airlines 

Tara Air 

Yeti Airlines Domestic 

(f) Some activities carry inherent risks and if you are participating in 

such activities you may be asked to sign an additional form by the local 

supplier. In rare cases beginners may have to take lessons at a charge 

before being permitted to use hotel equipment otherwise offered for free. 

8. EXCURSIONS 

Please note that when you book an excursion locally you contract with 

the local company providing that excursion and not the Company. The 

Company has no legal liability for anything that goes wrong on such 

an excursion and any claim which you might have arising out of the 

excursion will be against the relevant local company and subject to the 

local company’s terms and conditions. The Company will, at its discretion, 

offer advice, guidance and assistance if you, or any member of your party, 

suffer death, illness, or injury arising out of an activity which does not 

form part of your holiday with the Company, or an excursion arranged 

locally. Where legal action is contemplated and you want the Company’s 

assistance, you must obtain the Company’s written consent prior to 

commencement of proceedings. The Company’s consent will be given 

subject to you undertaking to assign any costs or benefits received and 

any relevant insurance policy to the Company. We limit the cost of the 

Company’s assistance to you or any member of your party to £5,000. 

9. DATA PROTECTION 

(a) In order to process your booking and to ensure that your travel 

arrangements run smoothly and meet your requirements, we need to use 

the information you provide such as your name and address, any special 

needs/dietary requirements etc. We take full responsibility for ensuring 

that proper security measures are in place to protect your information. 

We must pass the information on to the relevant suppliers of your travel 

arrangements such as airlines, hotels, transport companies, and so on. 

The information may also be provided to security or credit checking 

companies, public authorities such as customs and immigration if 

required by them, or as required by law. Additionally, where your holiday 

is outside the European Economic Area (EEA), controls on data protection 

in your destination may not be as strong as the legal requirements in 

this country. We will not, however, pass any information on to any 

person not responsible for part of your travel arrangements. This applies 

to any sensitive information that you give to us such as details of any 

disabilities, or dietary/religious requirements. If, however, we cannot 

pass this information to the relevant suppliers, whether in the EEA or 

not, we cannot accept your booking. In making a booking, you consent 

to this information being passed on to the relevant persons. Please note 

that where information is also held by your travel agent, this is subject 

to your agent’s own data protection policy. You are entitled to a copy of 

your information held by us. To see it, please contact the Company during 

normal working hours. 

(b) The information you are required to provide may include debit/credit 

card details. As set out above, we take full responsibility for ensuring 

that proper security measures are in place to protect this information. In 

accordance with applicable legal, regulatory, and business requirements, 

this information will be securely deleted as soon as it is no longer 

required. However, it is necessary for the Company to retain your debit/ 

credit card details for a reasonable period of time after the conclusion of 

you holiday, and you to consent to such retention, in the event that any 

costs referred to in clause 5(j) above are incurred and you fail to settle 

these directly with the supplier, in order that the Company can debit your 

card for the relevant amount. This will be reviewed on a regular basis to 

ensure that the information is not kept longer than is strictly necessary for 

the purposes set out above. 

10. ILLNESS AND DISABILITY 

If you or any member of your party suffer from a disability or other 

medical condition please tell us before you book. Abercrombie & Kent 

is happy to give you advice and to try to assist you in choosing a holiday 

that will meet your requirements. However, most of our holidays are in 

destinations which are off the beaten track and lack even the simplest 

facilities for disabled guests such as ramps for wheelchairs, lifts and so 

on. Many of our holidays require a fair degree of physical fitness. Medical 

facilities may not be readily available. 

In order to assist you, we must be provided prior to booking with 

full written details regarding your medical condition and any special 

requirements which result from this. An appropriate medical form will be 

sent to you for this purpose. Air travel can cause problems for some people 

with circulatory or bronchial problems, such as deep vein thrombosis. It is 

inadvisable for anyone with high blood pressure or respiratory problems 

to visit high altitudes. You should consult your doctor for advice before 

you book and in good time before your departure. 

11. IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM 

(a) If you are unhappy with any aspect of the Company’s arrangements 

while you are on holiday, you must address your complaint immediately 

to the Company’s local representative (or, if none, to the Company 

by contacting the duty manager on +44 207 998 4141) and to the 

management of the hotel or other supplier whose services are involved. 

They will do their best to rectify the situation. It is unreasonable to 

take no action while on holiday, but then to write a letter of complaint 

upon return. If the problem cannot be resolved locally and you wish to 

complain, full details must be sent to the Company in writing to arrive 

within 30 days of your return. We will do our best to investigate and reply 

to you within 28 days of receipt of your letter. Failure to take either of 

these steps will deny the Company the opportunity to resolve the problem 

immediately and/or investigate it properly. 

In consequence, this may affect your rights under this contract. 

(b) In the rare event of a dispute which cannot be amicably settled, you 

may (if you wish) use ABTA’s approved Alternative Dispute Resolution 

(ADR) scheme, available through abta.com which, though devised 

by arrangement with the Association of British Travel Agents, is 

administered quite independently by the Centre for Effective Dispute 

Resolution (CEDR). The scheme (details of which will be supplied on 

request) provides for a simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on 

documents alone, with restricted liability on holidaymakers in respect of 

costs. The scheme does not apply to claims for an amount greater than 

£5,000 per person or £25,000 per party, neither does it apply to claims 

which are solely or mainly in respect of physical injury, illness, nervous 

shock, death or their consequences. The scheme can, however, deal with 

compensation claims which include an element of minor injury or illness 

subject to a limit of £1,500 on the amount the arbitrator can award per 

person in respect of this element. Application for arbitration under this 

scheme must be made within 18 months of the date of return from the 

holiday, otherwise it will only be available if we agree, but the ABTA Code 

does not require such agreement from us. For injury and illness claims, 

you can request the ABTA Mediation Procedure and we have the option 

to agree to mediation. 

12. GOVERNING LAW 

This contract and any matters arising from it are governed by the laws 

of England and Wales and are subject to the jurisdiction of the Courts of 

England and Wales. 

13. DESCRIPTIONS 

Every effort is made to ensure that the details, description, and prices 

contained in company literature are correct, based on inspections and 

information passed to the Company by its suppliers. However, changes 

do occur, sometimes at short notice and therefore the Company will 

advise you at the time of booking, or if after booking as soon as possible, 

of any such changes to our published information. It is not always 

possible for the Company to control all elements of the holiday whereby 

advertised facilities can sometimes become unavailable at short notice 

due to inclement weather conditions, lack of demand, emergency repair 

works etc. 

14. FINANCIAL PROTECTION 

We provide financial security for flight-inclusive packages and ATOL 

protected flights by way of our Air Travel Organiser’s Licence number 

2881, issued by the Civil Aviation Authority, Gatwick Airport South, West 

Sussex RH6 0YR, UK, +44 333 103 6350, claims@caa.co.uk. 

When you buy an ATOL protected product from us you will receive an 

ATOL Certificate. This lists what is financially protected, where you can 

get information on what this means for you and who to contact if things 

go wrong. For further information, visit the ATOL website at www.atol. 

org.uk. The price of our flight inclusive arrangements includes the amount 

of £2.50 per person as part of the ATOL Protection Contribution (APC) 

we pay to the CAA. This charge is included in our advertised prices. Not 

all holiday or travel services offered and sold by us will be protected by 

the ATOL Scheme. ATOL protection extends primarily to customers 

who book and pay in the United Kingdom and European Economic Area 

(EEA). 

We, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL Certificate, will provide you 

with the services listed on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable alternative). 

In some cases, where neither we nor the supplier are able to do so for 

reasons of insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may provide you 

with the services you have bought (at no extra cost to you). You agree 

to accept that in those circumstances the alternative ATOL holder will 

perform those obligations and you agree to pay any money outstanding 

to be paid by you under your contract to that alternative ATOL holder. 

However, you also agree that in some cases it will not be possible to 

appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which case you will be entitled to 

make a claim under the ATOL Scheme (or your credit card issuer where 

applicable). 

If we, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL certificate, are unable to 

provide the services listed (or a suitable alternative, through an alternative 

ATOL holder or otherwise) for reasons of insolvency, the Trustees of the 

Air Travel Trust may make a payment to (or confer a benefit on) you 

under the ATOL scheme. You agree that in return for such a payment or 

benefit you assign absolutely to those Trustees any claims which you have 

or may have arising out of or relating to the non-provision of the services, 

including any claim against us, the travel agent (or your credit card issuer 

where applicable). You also agree that any such claims may be re-assigned 

to another body, if that other body has paid sums you have claimed under 

the ATOL scheme. 

When you buy a package holiday that doesn’t include a flight, protection is 

provided by way of a bond held by ABTA Ltd, The Travel Association, 30 

Park Street, London SE1 9EQ, abta.com. 

Abercrombie & Kent is a member of ABTA (number V6398/72314) 

and holds an ATOL Licence (number 2881) issued by the Civil Aviation 

Authority. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by 

ABTA’s Code of Conduct. For further information about ABTA, The Code 

of Conduct and the arbitration scheme available to you, or if you have a 

complaint, contact ABTA, 30 Park Street, London SE1 9EQ. Tel: 0203 117 

0500 or abta.com. 

15. PROMPT ASSISTANCE 

If, while you are on holiday, you find yourself in difficulty for any 

reason, we will offer you such prompt assistance as is appropriate in 

the circumstances. In particular, we will provide you with appropriate 

information on health services, local authorities, and consular assistance, 

and assistance with distance communications and finding alternative 

travel arrangements. Where you require assistance which is not owing 

to any failure by us, our employees, or sub-contractors, we will not be 

liable for the costs of any alternative travel arrangements or other such 

assistance you require. Any supplier, airline, or other transport supplier 

may however pay for or provide refreshments and/or appropriate 

accommodation and you should make a claim directly to them. Subject 

to the other terms of these Booking Conditions, we will not be liable for 

any costs, fees, or charges you incur in the above circumstances, if you 

fail to obtain our prior authorisation before making your own travel 

arrangements. Furthermore, we reserve the right to charge you a fee for 

our assistance in the event that the difficulty is caused intentionally by 

you or a member of your party, or otherwise through your or your party’s 

negligence. 

16. FORCE MAJEURE 

Except where otherwise expressly stated in these Booking Conditions, we 

will not be liable or pay you compensation if our contractual obligations 

to you are affected by “force majeure”. For the purposes of these Booking 

Conditions, force majeure means any event beyond our or our suppliers’ 

control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all 

reasonable measures had been taken. Examples include warfare and acts 

of terrorism (and threat thereof), civil strife, significant risks to human 

health such as the outbreak of serious disease at the travel destination, or 

natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes or weather conditions which 

make it impossible to travel safely to the travel destination or remain at 

the travel destination, the act of any government or other national or local 

authority including port or river authorities, industrial dispute, labour 

strikes, lock closure, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, chemical or biological 

disaster, unavoidable technical problems with transport and all similar 

events outside our or the supplier(s) concerned’s control. 

Brexit implications 

Please note that certain travel arrangements may be affected as a result of 

the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union. This could 

include an unavailability of certain flight routes, access to certain ports 

and airports, and changes to the visa requirements of British citizens 

travelling to, within, or through the EU. 

Please rest assured that this is something we will continue to monitor 

and we will advise our customers as soon as possible if we become aware 

of any confirmed bookings that will be affected. However, since this is 

something which is completely unprecedented and outside our control, 

we would treat any such changes as force majeure, and while we will 

endeavour to provide suitable alternative arrangements or refunds where 

possible, we will not be liable to pay you any compensation. 

17. PHOTOGRAPHY DURING TRAVEL 

The Company reserves the right to take photographs during the operation 

of any programme or part thereof and to use them for promotional 

purposes. By booking a programme with the Company, guests agree to 

allow their images to be used in such photographs. Guests who prefer that 

their images not be used are asked to identify themselves to their tour 

director at the beginning of their programme. 

18. CHILD POLICY 

The minimum age is 10 years old unless noted on the itinerary and all 

children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum 

age is 12 years old for Connections River Cruise Journeys and varies for 

Family Journeys. Some activities contained within an itinerary may have 

a different age restrictions than the overall minimum age requirement. 

Details will be provided at the time of booking. The Company reserves the 

right to marginally exceed the published maximum group size on Family 

Journeys to accommodate a family. 

WHAT YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES 

• All accommodation, meals, and fully guided sightseeing (including park 

and entrance fees) as noted in the itinerary. 

• Airport transfers to/from hotel in the first/last published city regardless 

of day of arrival and departure (for Luxury Expedition Cruises, 

departure transfer is from the ship to the airport on day of departure 

only). 

• Services of A&K tour director or appropriate guide on extensions. 

• Coffee, tea, soft drinks, and water at included meals; local wine and 

beer at welcome and farewell dinners and onboard ship on Connections 

European River Cruise Journeys; local bottled water during sightseeing. 

• Porterage of two pieces of baggage – Luxury Small Group Journeys only. 

• Complimentary internet access (Immersive Journeys & Luxury Small 

Group Journeys only – where available on land, service levels are not 

guaranteed). 

• Hotel taxes. 

• Gratuities throughout, except to the tour director/extension guide/safari 

driver-guides, unless otherwise specified. 

Luxury Small Group Journeys additional inclusions: A&K’s Travelling 

Bellboy® service is provided; however, because of security regulations, this 

service may be limited at airports, rail stations, and points of embarkation 

for cruises. A&K’s Traveller’s Valet® includes laundry service for five pieces 

on journeys of 10 days or fewer and eight pieces on journeys over 10 days 

(except Mount Kilimanjaro and Galapagos programmes and extensions). 

Dry cleaning is not included. 

Immersive Journeys additional inclusions: Design your Day® optional 

sightseeing and guiding, scenic sundowner 

Expedition Cruises additional inclusions: Complimentary standard 

bar drinks, beer, house wine, soft drinks, coffee, juices, and bottled 

water (excluding premium wines and Champagnes) while onboard; all 

shore excursions and full lecture programme while onboard; services 

of an A&K expedition staff and local guides; tips for the ship’s crew and 

A&K expedition staff; a complimentary expedition parka and backpack 

provided onboard; and a post-cruise expedition logbook. 

Africa Journeys additional inclusions: Medical evacuation service, when 

available, including air transportation to medical care facilities, is included 

within Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. For Climb 

Kilimanjaro: Summiting the Machame Route programme participants, 

medical evacuation is included from the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro to 

Nairobi. Hospitalisation and medical expenses are at an additional cost. 

YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE 

• International flights: Where flights are included, they will be economy 

class air travel unless otherwise specified. (World Traveller Plus, Business, 

and First Class travel supplements available). 

• United Kingdom Passenger Duty: Included where levied in connection 

with flights booked by Abercrombie & Kent. 

• Free baggage allowance: Full details will be supplied with your itinerary. 

Normally on intercontinental flights, Economy Class passengers are 

allowed 20kg of luggage, 30kg per person in Business Class, and 40kg per 

person in First Class. 

• Normal local flight baggage restrictions: Some of our arrangements 

utilise local domestic airlines and charter flights operating small aircraft 

with restrictions on baggage allowance. Full details will be supplied with 

your itinerary. 

• Passport or visa costs, porterage, and holiday insurance. 

• Overseas departure taxes: Where these are levied and payable locally 

by the client. 

• Sightseeing tours: Except where specified in the itinerary. 

• Personal expenditure: On such items as drinks, laundry, room service, 

telephone calls etc, and any related tax and service charge. 

• Excess baggage charges. 

• Gratuities to the A&K tour director/extension guide/safari driver-guides, 

unless otherwise specified. 

• Meals other than those specified in the itinerary. 

• Beverages other than those noted in inclusions above. 

• Sightseeing not included in the published itinerary. 

• Optional activities (which are subject to availability). 

• Government levies or taxes: Any government levies or taxes introduced 

after the publication of company literature. 


Other ways to travel with A&K 

TAILOR-MADE 

When it comes to discovering the world, the possibilities are 

endless. There’s nothing like the exclusivity and freedom of 

travelling tailor-made with A&K. We understand that no two 

individuals are alike, so no two holidays are the same. Our 

itineraries are merely suggestions, designed to inspire your 

travels. You dream it, we’ll build it. 

LUXURY EXPEDITION CRUISES 

Backed by more than 30 years of cruising experience, enjoy 

exclusively chartered voyages aboard the most luxurious boats. 

Discover a diverse palette of destinations: from Antarctica to 

the Arctic; with cruises in Europe, Asia, and Australia added 

this year. Our cruises offer all-balcony accommodation, 

all-inclusive itineraries, and unforgettable excursions, all 

accompanied by an award-winning team. 

VILLAS 

A&K’s portfolio of European villas has been carefully curated 

by our villa specialists and includes impressive properties, 

sumptuous hideouts, and dream retreats. Stay in a wonderful 

home-from-home anywhere from the Amalfi Coast to the Côte 

d’Azur, and enjoy the five-star service that our in-destination 

team provides, ensuring your villa holiday is the experience of 

a lifetime – even if it’s an annual event. 

BEACH 

For many of us, there’s no better way to escape the pressures 

of modern life than jetting off to some faraway sandy shore. 

Sea, sand, and sun: it’s a formula guaranteed to make you 

smile. Of course, we ensure some luxurious extras. Our beach 

holidays to the Indian Ocean and the Caribbean place you at 

the most gorgeous resorts just a coconut-kick from the sea. 

For somewhere closer to home, choose our exquisite coastal 

retreats in Europe, from Algarve gems to Cretan idylls.

Abercrombie & Kent Ltd 

St George’s House, Ambrose Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 3LG 

Cheltenham opening hours: Mon to Fri: 09.00-19.00; Sat: 10.00-19.00; Sun: 12.00-18.00 

101 St Martin’s Lane, London WC2N 4AZ 

London opening hours: Mon to Fri: 09.00-17.30 

Abercrombie & Kent at Harrods 

Lower Ground Floor, Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, London SW1X 7XL 

Harrods opening hours: Mon to Sat: 10.00-20.00; Sun: 12.00-18.00 

01242 547 892 

abercrombiekent.co.uk

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