Climbers Scaling Heights in Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand
In the realm of travel, the search for unforgettable experiences often leads us to the far-flung corners of the globe. For those seeking adventure, luxury, or a touch of the exotic, the tours offered by Expeditions and ExpeditionsWorldwide are a treasure trove of once-in-a-lifetime journeys.
One such adventure is the "Fiji to Cook Islands: Polynesian Discovery" tour, lasting 14 days and priced at $10,870. This voyage transports travellers through a kaleidoscope of Polynesian culture, from paddling the northernmost Yasawa islands of Fiji, reminiscent of a Robinson Crusoe fantasy, to visiting a vanilla plantation on Tonga and snorkelling the pristine waters of Beveridge Reef.
For those with a taste for the wild, the South Island of New Zealand awaits. Thrill seekers will find an action-packed program, with tours like the "Ultimate South Island Adventure 'Rimu'" by Active Adventures New Zealand, priced at $4,699 for 14 days.
Australia, too, offers a myriad of experiences. The "Australia Family Adventure" tour by Expeditions lasts for 12 days and costs $7,990. Highlights include a visit to Australia's largest butterfly sanctuary, a stargazing dinner, and a flight over the Bungle Bungle Range. Swimming with whale sharks and recuperation at Braemar Station, a high-country sheep ranch in the shadow of Aoraki/Mount Cook, are experiences not soon forgotten.
For those venturing to Western Australia, the Kimberley region and Ningaloo Reef are must-sees. Several tour operators offer unique experiences with varied pricing and activities. Kimberley Outback Tours specialises in multi-day group adventures, offering an all-inclusive, premium experience. Autopia Tours, known for market-leading adventure tours, offers a more affordable, small-group guided adventure. Adventurous Women's Ningaloo Basecamp caters to active, immersive experiences, focusing on kayaking and snorkelling.
The South Pacific is not the only destination where ExpeditionsWorldwide shines. In 2016, the tour "The Human Journey: Tracing Legendary Peoples & Sacred Places" is available, a private jet expedition led by Spencer Wells, head of the Genographic Project, to nomadic Mongolia and regal Sri Lanka.
For those seeking a more personalised experience, EverGreen Escapes International offers "The 'Other' Sydney, Rock, & Reef," an 18-day tour including flights in Australia, priced at $12,750.
Contributing editor Margaret Loftus has reported and written "Tours of a Lifetime" for the past nine years, and her expertise ensures that each journey offers not just a holiday, but a transformative experience. To book your next adventure, visit www.our websiteexpeditions.com for Expeditions tours or www.our websiteexpeditionsworldwide.com for ExpeditionsWorldwide tours.
- The search for Polynesian culture and a Robinson Crusoe-like experience can be found on the "Fiji to Cook Islands: Polynesian Discovery" tour, a 14-day expedition priced at $10,870.
- For adventure seekers, the South Island of New Zealand offers an action-packed 14-day program with tours like the "Ultimate South Island Adventure 'Rimu'" by Active Adventures New Zealand, priced at $4,699.
- Australia presents a myriad of experiences, including the "Australia Family Adventure" tour by Expeditions, a 12-day journey costing $7,990 that features visits to butterfly sanctuaries, stargazing dinners, and flights over the Bungle Bungle Range.
- In Western Australia, the Kimberley region and Ningaloo Reef offer unique experiences through various tour operators, such as Kimberley Outback Tours, Autopia Tours, and Adventurous Women's Ningaloo Basecamp.
