Our Original Journey reveals all that we love about this friendly land. Highlighted by 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, our extensive, expertly-guided sightseeing takes you from the bustling medinas of Morocco’s ancient Imperial cities to the timeless villages and landscapes of the Middle Atlas Mountains. By night, you’ll retreat to luxury riads that capture the magic and romance of Morocco.

With our engaging native-born guide, our unique Israel tour reveals amazing stories of Biblical antiquity. In the intimate company of never more than 16 guests, you’ll also experience the vibrancy of 21st-century life in this ancient land. And every night, you’ll delight in our luxury hotels and 5-star property overlooking Old Jerusalem.

Begin with our luxury stay in Quito and our exclusive sightseeing. Then we fly you to the Galapagos for a 4-night cruise in an Upper Deck outside cabin aboard the stylish, newly-renovated La Pinta. You’ll join our expert naturalists to explore the Northern reaches of the archipelago, home to some of the most iconic sights in the Galapagos.

Delight in Quito’s finest luxury boutique hotel and our immersive sightseeing. Then step aboard the stylish, newly-renovated 24-cabin La Pinta for a 4-night cruise in an Upper Deck outside cabin. With our expert naturalists, you’ll explore the best landing sites in the Eastern Galapagos - home to remarkable flora and fauna.

With our engaging native-born guide, our unique Israel tour reveals amazing stories of Biblical antiquity. In the intimate company of never more than 16 guests, you’ll also experience the vibrancy of 21st-century life in this ancient land. And every night, you’ll delight in our luxury hotels and 5-star property overlooking Old Jerusalem.

A full transit through the Canal is just one highlight of our journey. With our expert Trip Leader and an intimate group, you’ll also discover Panama’s rainforests, indigenous people, and historic capital.

Our Egypt Nile River cruise and tour aboard the luxury Oberoi Philae and Zahra plus Nile-view rooms at our elegant Cairo hotel promise a truly distinctive journey. And with the smallest groups in Egypt, our attentive Cairo-based team and expert Egyptologists can take you deeper inside 5,000 years of Egyptian civilization and culture.

Our comprehensive New Zealand tour features captivating landscapes, a Milford Sound overnight, tastings of fine local wines and produce, and thrilling adventures across New Zealand's magnificent South Island.

Join our expert Chinese Trip Leader on this classic intimate journey showcasing China's most important sites plus the ancient water towns connected to Shanghai. In the congenial company of never more than 16 guests, you'll enjoy in-depth sightseeing and authentic cultural encounters not available to larger groups. Savor fine cuisine and retreat every night to our 5-star hotels.

Travel to Peru and venture off-the-beaten path with our expert Andean guide Ana Maria and our congenial group of never more than 16 travelers. You’ll discover more of Peru’s important Inca and Colonial sites, experience more of the country’s many wonders and enjoy special opportunities for real cultural engagement.

You’ll love the city-center location of our luxury hotel in Quito – and sightseeing with our expert guide! Then embark on our extended 6-night cruise all the way to the Western edge of the Galapagos archipelago. Enjoy your Upper Deck outside cabin aboard the newly-renovated La Pinta and a complete program of shore landings with our expert naturalists.

Featuring our handpicked luxury hotels and boutique Nile cruiser, this comprehensive land and river journey showcases Ancient Egypt. Expertly guided by our engaging on-the-ground Egyptologists, you’ll discover extraordinary sites of antiquity including 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Our exclusive itinerary uniquely combines the historic sites and scenic beauty of the Andes with a thrilling 3-night stay deep in the Amazon. With our expert guide and naturalists, you’ll experience the full tapestry of Peru’s Colonial and Inca heritage, its enduring spiritual traditions and rainforest wonders.

With our native Trip Leader and intimate groups, you’ll come face-to-face with the culture and beauty of Japan, meeting residents who are eager to share insight into their daily lives and traditional ways.

Discover Lima’s Colonial landmarks and vibrant modern-day spirit with our resident guide. Then join our much-loved Andean Trip Leader Carlos and journey from Cuzco into the Sacred Valley and onward to Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca. In his engaging company, you’ll discover Peru’s inspiring beauty, its culture, and its wealth of Colonial and Inca sites.

Recall the elegant luxury of a bygone era with our Kenya + Tanzania safari tour.  Our atmospheric lodgings and sheer number of game drives promise the soul stirring adventure of a classic safari and the unforgettable memories of a balloon safari over the Maasai Mara.

Our Egypt Nile River cruise and tour aboard the luxury Oberoi Zahra plus our expert Egyptologists in Alexandria and Cairo promise a truly distinctive journey. And with the smallest groups in Egypt, a visit to Abu Simbel, and our private field talk between the paws of the Sphinx, we take you deeper inside 5,000 years of Egyptian civilization and culture.

Our immersive Morocco tour takes you from the Sahara Desert and across the High Atlas Range to ancient medinas and quiet fishing villages. It’s a uniquely in-depth travel experience that reveals all that we love about this friendly and exotic destination.

Delight in our 5-star hotels and China’s finest all-balcony Small Ship - and let our expert Chinese Trip Leader bring you deeper inside the history and culture of their native land. And with never more than 16 guests, our exclusive cultural encounters and pre-paid premium shore excursions promise experiences you won’t find on other tours.

Featuring our most leisurely 7-night cruise in Egypt aboard the luxury Oberoi Zahra, this fully-guided journey includes all the antiquity of Cairo and more sites along the Nile. There’s extended time to enjoy a la carte fine dining on board, wine at lunch and dinner, and the comfort and private moorings of this splendid ship, it’s fine staff and our accomplished Egyptologists.

Join Scott and Diane Avera aboard our newest next generation luxury expedition ship, Ocean Albatros, and head south through the Shetland Islands and across the Antarctic Circle to the Antarctic Peninsula. Guided aboard zodiacs by our expert naturalists on numerous excursions, we’ll encounter a rich diversity of penguins, seals, sea lions and birds in Antarctica as well as gorgeous ice cliffs and icebergs. 
 

In the congenial company of never more than 16 guests, our engaging native-born guides expertly present the diversity of Northern India and the cultural wonders of Mumbai… Their World Heritage monuments, enduring traditions and the wildlife of Ranthambore National Park – home to the elusive Bengal tiger! By day, delight in our comprehensive sightseeing and unique cultural activities; come evening, retreat to our luxury accommodations in India’s finest hotels.

The thrills of an East Africa safari featuring Kenya’s and Tanzania’s finest parks and reserves are uniquely combined with Victoria Falls and the best of South Africa. We include the Winelands, our complete Cape Town experience and the marine life of Grootbos at the tip of Africa! Delightful dining with wine and our luxury hotels, lodges + safari camps complete this ultimate adventure.

Following in the wake of the courageous explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, this sweeping voyage reveals amazing natural wonders encountered by few – from the magnificent tabular icebergs that roam the icy Weddell Sea to remote South Georgia Island, home to magnificent wildlife including vast penguin rookeries and pristine beaches ruled by huge elephant seals.

Our combined Australia and New Zealand journeys showcase rainforests, the Great Barrier Reef, Ayers Rock, Milford Sound and Mt. Cook as well as fine wines and cuisine from the region.

With our outstanding native-born guides, this Original Journey takes you deeper inside the culture and history of these inspiring lands. Warm personal encounters, feeding Pandas and our exclusive Touch Antiquity experience make this a truly special trip. We even include a full program of shore excursions for your Yangtze cruise aboard China’s finest all-balcony river ship.

With the most evocative hotels, our uniquely intimate adventure across Southeast Asia delves into the cuisines, cultures and landscapes of these diverse lands.

With the most evocative hotels, our uniquely intimate adventure across Southeast Asia delves into the cuisines, cultures and landscapes of these diverse lands.

This comprehensive Original Journey through today’s Middle East unveils its antiquity, its modern exuberance, as well as its magnificent natural beauty. Our expert native Trip Leaders guide our intimate groups of never more than 16 through fascinating days of exploration to wonderful nights in the region’s finest accommodations… an unforgettable journey in ancient and contemporary life.

We’ve uniquely combined our complete Machu Picchu experience and Quito with the Ecuadorean Highlands and our intimate Galapagos cruise. In the engaging company of our expert guides and naturalists and never more than 16 guests, you’ll enjoy in-depth sightseeing, unique cultural encounters and a complete program of shore discoveries. By night, you’ll love our 5-star hotels and your stylish Upper Deck outside stateroom aboard La Pinta.

You’ll love this unique Ethiopia tour with our engaging Trip Leader... In the congenial company of never more than 16 guests, you’ll travel to Harar and enjoy unhurried exploration of Lalibela’s rock churches. And with our 4-night stay in the Omo Valley, we give you more time to engage with the tribes and to experience their unique cultures.
 

With 8,000 years of wine-making tradition and a wealth of medieval monasteries, Armenia and Georgia are truly historic. But they’re also very young democracies – promising a lively adventure enhanced by soaring mountain vistas, illuminating exploration of ancient sites, and a chance to savor two of the world’s great culinary traditions.

Crossing the Drake Passage aboard our nimble Polar expedition vessel, this once-in-a-lifetime Antarctica cruise takes you to the South Shetland Islands and then along the Antarctic Peninsula’s pristine western coast. Venturing all the way to the Polar Circle, you’ll explore remote waters rich with wildlife and strewn with myriad icebergs of varying shades.

The stories and beauty of this pristine, lesser-visited corner of Europe are presented with insight and passion by our expert native-born Trip Leader. Amidst soaring mountains, breathtaking coastal vistas and charming medieval towns, our in-depth sightseeing is enhanced by genuine personal encounters that reveal the true essences of these remarkable lands.