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Brazil Coast & Islands
Travel from Rio de Janeiro to Paraty, Trindade and Ilha Grande on an eight-day trip through Brazil’s coastline and island towns. The route combines city time, old streets, beaches and ferry crossings, with a group leader to help keep the trip running smoothly. In Rio, there is time for an introductory walk and a trip briefing before the journey continues south. Paraty offers cobbled streets and easy access to the surrounding coast, while Trindade can be visited on an optional excursion for its beaches. From there, the trip continues to Ilha Grande, where you stay close to the island’s main settlement and have time for beaches, rainforest walks and boat options if you want to add them. The final days return you to Rio via Mangaratiba. This itinerary includes a mix of shared road transfers, ferry travel and free time. Conditions can vary with weather and local logistics, so a flexible approach helps on this part of the coast.
Maldives Island Hopping Experience
This Maldives trip combines a stay on a local island with time for swimming, snorkelling, and island-hopping by speedboat. It starts with a shared transfer from Malé Airport to your hotel on Maafushi, then continues with a half-day excursion to three marine spots, where turtles, rays, sharks, dolphins, and colourful fish may be seen. The programme also leaves room for a day at leisure, plus an optional day trip to a resort island for those who want to add a different setting. Accommodation is in a sea-facing hotel on Maafushi, with breakfast and dinners included, along with selected transfers and a few practical extras such as beach towels, Wi-Fi, and drinking water in the room. This itinerary suits travellers who want a small-group island stay with a balance of beach time, simple comfort, and planned water activities.
Maldives Island Hopping and Water Villa Stay
Spend five days between Maafushi, Gulhi Island and a private island resort in the Maldives. The programme combines time on the beach, shared speed boat transfers, a half-day island hopping excursion and a stay in an overwater villa. After arrival in Malé, the pace is relaxed on Maafushi, with time for the beach and the sea. A half-day boat outing takes you to several spots for snorkelling and marine life viewing, with the chance to see dolphins, turtles, manta rays and sharks. The final part of the trip moves to a private island resort for three nights in a water villa. This section is designed for a quieter stay, with the villa set above the lagoon and access to the surrounding marine environment. The trip includes breakfast, several dinners and selected transfers. Some activities and services are optional or not included, so the package works well for travellers who want a balance of planned time and flexibility.
Maldives Island Resort Stay
The Maldives Resort Experience is a 4-day island stay based around Maafushi and the resort area near Malé. It suits travellers who want time on the beach, access to water sports, and a relaxed pace between transfers. The trip includes a beach villa stay at the start and a water villa stay later in the programme, along with shared speedboat transfers between Malé Airport and the resort. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included as listed, and beach essentials such as towels and sunbeds are provided. Optional activities may be arranged locally, including jet skiing, kayaking, snorkeling with sharks, and swimming with whales. The trip also leaves room for quiet time by the sea and simple island downtime.
Maldives Island Escape
Spend five days between a local island stay and an overwater villa in the Maldives. The trip combines beach time, shared speed boat transfers, a half-day snorkelling excursion, and time to enjoy the lagoon and island setting at your own pace. The first part of the itinerary is based on a local island, with breakfast included and selected dinners. A half-day excursion takes you out by speed boat to three snorkelling spots, with the chance to see marine life in clear water. Later in the trip, you move to a private island resort and stay in a water villa for a quieter end to the holiday. This programme also includes shared transfers, set meals as listed, and a small selection of added touches such as fruit, wine, beach towels, and in-room amenities. Vegetarian, vegan, and halal meal options are noted in the trip details.
Maldives Beach Escape: Maafushi & Malé
Stay on Maafushi, a local island in the Maldives, with time for the beach, snorkelling and wildlife viewing. The trip combines shared speedboat transfers, a half-day excursion to three snorkelling spots, and a relaxed pace that leaves room for time by the sea. Breakfast and dinner are included, and the itinerary also leaves space for optional activities and a visit to a resort island at extra cost. It is a simple way to experience clear water, coral reefs and local island life in one short break.
Maldives Island Escape: Maafushi & Malé
This 5-day Maldives stay focuses on Maafushi, a local island reached by shared speedboat from Malé Airport. It suits travellers looking for a simple beach break with time for snorkelling, island scenery and a glimpse of local life. The trip is based on a seaside hotel on Maafushi and includes breakfast each day, four dinners and one lunch. A half-day island-hopping excursion is included, with snorkelling at three stops and chances to look for dolphins and turtles. A full-day resort visit is listed as an optional activity, along with beach time, sunset fishing and other paid activities arranged locally. Airport transfers by shared speedboat are included on set schedules. Vegetarian, vegan and halal meals can be requested in advance.
Karakoram Highway to Hunza Valley Tour
This journey follows the Karakoram Highway north through Besham, Chilas, Gilgit and Hunza, with a final stop in Sost near the Chinese border. It is a good fit for travellers who want a guided overland route through northern Pakistan rather than a short city break. The route runs along the Indus and Gilgit rivers and reaches Hunza Valley, where the overnight base is Karimabad. From there, the itinerary includes Altit village, Nagar Valley, Duikar viewpoint and Upper Hunza, home to Wakhi communities. The trip also continues to Khunjerab Pass, the border crossing with China. Hunza is known for apricot blossoms in spring, green slopes in summer and golden poplars in autumn. The valley is home to Burushaski, Wakhi and Shina-speaking communities and is often one of the first places visitors include on a north Pakistan itinerary.
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Maldives Dhoni Sailing Explorer
Travel by traditional dhoni through the South Malé and Felidhu atolls, with time on the water and stops at selected islands and sandbars along the way. This small-group cruise includes snorkelling, beach time and relaxed days aboard the boat, with meals and crew support provided throughout. The route begins in Malé and continues through island communities and quieter stretches of lagoon before returning to the capital at the end of the trip. On board, there is time to rest on deck, swim, or spend time with the group between activities.
Maldives Dhoni Cruise: South Male and Felidhoo
Travel by traditional dhoni through the lagoons and islands of the Maldives, with time for snorkelling, beach stops and relaxed days on board. This small private journey follows the waters of South Malé and Felidhoo atolls, combining sailing with visits ashore and plenty of time to enjoy the Indian Ocean. Board in Malé and settle into life on the boat with your skipper and crew. Across the following days, stop at local islands, sandy islets and quiet beaches, with opportunities to swim, snorkel and spend time at sea between each landing. Meals are included on board throughout the cruise.
Kata route through Maldives in 3 days
This 3-day programme follows a planned route through Maldives. The day-by-day schedule presents the travel sequence and overnight stops clearly. Accommodation, meals, visits and transport apply only where they are listed in the confirmed booking details.
Maldives Dhoni Sailing Cruise
Sail through the Maldives on a traditional dhoni, with time for swimming, snorkelling and unhurried island stops along the way. The route moves between Male, the Vaavu Atoll and nearby islands, with nights spent on board and one hotel night at the start of the trip. The pace is relaxed. Days are shaped around the sea, with reef snorkelling, short cruising legs and visits to places such as Felidhoo and Fulidhoo. A possible deck-sleeping setup is part of the experience on board, depending on the boat arrangements. Expect a small-group trip with a fully guided crew, local meals included as listed, and simple days balanced between sailing, time in the water and stops ashore.
Maldives Dhoni Sailing Trip
Sail through the Maldives aboard a traditional dhoni, spending eight days between Male, the lagoons of Vaavu Atoll and several small islands in the south-central part of the archipelago. Days are shaped by time on the water, with swims and snorkelling stops among coral, reef fish and calm lagoon waters. Along the way, visit local islands for tea and snacks, join a village walk in Fulidhoo, and watch a traditional music and dance performance after dinner on the beach. You will also see how Maldivian cooking is prepared during a breakfast demonstration on Guraidhoo. A local crew and group leader travel with you throughout the trip. This trip takes place on a traditional wooden motor-sailing boat. Cabins are on the lower deck, have twin bunk beds and ensuite bathrooms, and the space is compact. The boat may be noisy while under way or at anchor, so light sleepers may want to bring earplugs. Good swimming ability is important, and it is worth packing sun protection, a hat and sea-sickness medication.
Splendid Japan by Coach: Osaka to Tokyo
This 8-day small-group tour connects Osaka, Nara, Kyoto, Nagoya, the Mount Fuji area and Tokyo by coach, with two clear strengths: guided sightseeing and straightforward travel between cities. It includes seven nights in 3-star hotels, daily breakfast, an English-speaking guide, transport by tour bus and admission to the listed attractions. The route follows a practical northbound line across central Japan, with time in city districts, historic sites and the Mount Fuji area before ending in Tokyo. Some meals can be arranged on request for vegetarian, vegan, halal and kosher travellers. Airport transfers are not included.
China Scenic Highlights Tour 14 Days
This 14-day small group tour links China’s major cities with some of its best-known landscapes. It starts in Beijing and Xi’an, where imperial landmarks and key historical sites set the pace, then continues to Guilin and Yangshuo for river scenery and rural views. The route then moves on to Zhangjiajie for mountain and canyon landscapes before ending in Shanghai, where old lanes, classical gardens and modern districts give the trip a final contrast. Domestic flights, train travel, hotels and guided sightseeing are arranged within the itinerary. At a glance Small-group travel across six destinations Historic sites in Beijing and Xi’an Li River, rice terraces and Yangshuo time Zhangjiajie mountain scenery and Shanghai city sights
Japan Highlights Tour: Tokyo to Osaka
This 13-day small-group tour links Japan’s major cities with time for temples, rail travel, local food and a few hands-on cultural experiences. The route moves from Tokyo through the Fuji area, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Miyajima, before finishing in Osaka. Along the way, you join a sushi masterclass, visit Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, Shibuya and Sensoji in Tokyo, and spend time in Oshino near Mount Fuji. The trip also includes a traditional tea ceremony, a calligraphy session, Kyoto by bike, Miyajima Island, Hiroshima’s peace memorial sites and time in Osaka for independent exploring. Local transport within Japan is included, including rail journeys and bullet train travel. Accommodation is in shared hostel rooms, with one night in a traditional onsen hotel in Shimoda.
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