Luxury Travel Tours & Trips 2020

• Combine contrasting - but consistently luxurious - stays in the city center, wild bush and picturesque Victoria Falls during a single itinerary
• Discover the Cape of Good Hope and the Boulders African penguin colony
• Dive into local cuisine with Chef's Table experiences, dining on a chef-led progressive dinner and cooking traditional dishes side-by-side with a chef
• Experience game drives, bush walks, hippo walks, astronomy and wildlife lectures during a stay at Lion Sands, the only reserve in South Africa to offer safari in both the Sabi and Sand rivers ecosystem
• Cruise the Zambezi River at sunset, taking time to appreciate the fiery African sky
• Explore thunderous Victoria Falls by private walking tour and private cycling tour

• Arctic wildlife – polar bears, whales and walrus
• Traditional Inuit Communities
• Remote National Historic Sites of Canada
• Tundra hiking for all fitness levels
• Zodiac cruising
• Optional kayak adventure opportunities
• UNESCO World Heritage Site in Greenland

• Explore sunny Spain from seaside Barcelona to heartland Madrid, enjoying kid-friendly experiences designed to inspire
• Join a local chef to learn how to make some classic Spanish dishes and then enjoy them for lunch on a Culinary Connection
• Take a dramatic cable car ride in Gibraltar for spectacular views
• Visit a traditional Andalusian farm in the midst of a UNESCO Bioreserve and interact with the horses and bulls raised there
• Take part in an exciting scavenger hunt through the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid
• Ride in a horse-drawn carriage to an authentic flamenco show for a Musical Connection

• Cruise Map : Explore Lisbon, then see unspoiled vistas, stop at ports of call largely unchanged for centuries and sample the local cuisine and port wines on your Douro River cruise.
• Lisbon, Portugal : Portugal’s capital city, Lisbon, is not only the country’s largest city with a population of more than 500,000 people, but it is also one of the oldest cities in the world, boasting over 20 centuries of continuous human habitation.
• Porto & Bitetos, Portugal :Portugal’s second largest city, Porto, is a thriving economic center as well as a place of great traditional importance.
• Régua & Pinhão, Portugal : The peaceful town of Peso da Régua, commonly known as Régua, overlooks the Douro River with the Serra do Marao mountains at its rear.
• Barca D’Alva, Portugal : This tranquil town is shadowed by mountains and surrounded by miles of gorgeous countryside filled with vineyards and orchards.
• Porto, Portugal : Portugal’s second largest city, Porto, is a thriving economic center as well as a place of great traditional importance.

• Explore magnificent Alaska as a family, getting to know local people and places and sharing fun, all-ages activities, such as a ride on the Alaska Railroad GoldStar Dome train through untouched wilderness
• Watch for calving glaciers and marine wildlife, such as orcas, humpback whales, sea lions and harbor seals, on a Kenai Fjords cruise
• Watch for wild bears feeding on the shores of Redoubt Bay
• Flight-see over Denali National Park, landing on a glacier at the base of Denali
• Learn about Alaskan huskies and dog sledding at the kennels of four-time Iditarod champion Martin Buser
• Enjoy the company of a dedicated A&K Young Explorers Guide on a visit to Kahiltna Birch Works

• Venture into the ancient Viking settlement of L’Anse aux Meadows, the only widely accepted site of trans-Atlantic Viking establishment and very early Norse exploration
• See WWII harbor defenses, and visit the only North American island that remains under French control, an outpost of its era as a colonial superpower
• Discover sweeping dunes, wind- and wave-carved cliffs, and sandstone hills in a wild land
• Explore the intriguing red cliffs and strange tabletop formations at Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site

• Explore the cobblestone streets of Rothenburg
• Opportunity to see red sandstone ruins of Heidelberg Castle
• Visit fascinating Bamberg town which is know as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Discover Nuremberg

• Spot diverse aquatic wildlife, from friendly whales to penguins, in the rich waters off Africa’s southernmost shores.
• Track lions and other nocturnal animals preparing for their nighttime hunt on an evening safari through Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve.
• Step just beyond the threshold of your room at Grootbos Garden Lodge—a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World—into the unusual flowering fynbos of the Cape Floristic Region.
• Ascend Table Mountain, venture out to Robben Island, and explore the eclectic neighborhoods and gardens of Cape Town.

• A&K's flagship Southern Africa safari journey, backed by more than five decades of on-the-ground experience
• Stay in intimate, boutique-style camps and lodges, available only to small groups or individual guests
• Get tips on capturing the best images of the "Big Five" during a private lecture with a professional photographer
• Glide through the Okavango Delta, water levels permitting, in a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe), observing aquatic life great and small, from massive hippos to tiny frogs
• Take a guided tour of thundering Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, experiencing them from both Zambia and Zimbabwe
• Coast along the Zambezi River on a relaxing sunset cruise

• Help local palaeontologists examine newly excavated dinosaur fossils at a lab in Ulaanbaatar.
• Track this, the world’s last remaining species of wild horse, on an excursion through the grassy steppe of Hustai National Park.
• Get a first-hand look at the nomadic lifestyle on a visit to a camel-herding camp in the Gobi.
• Stay in a ger—a traditional round Mongolian tent—at the award-winning Three Camel Lodge, a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World located amid the vast desert landscapes of the Gobi.

• Explore the world’s seventh continent on the Antarctic Peninsula by ship, Zodiac and on foot.
• Learn about Antarctica’s unique geology, history and wildlife with an expert team of lecturers.
• See the incredible wildlife of South Georgia, often referred to as “the Galapagos of the South.” This includes more than 30 species of breeding birds, including four species of Penguin.
• Follow in the footsteps of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s perilous voyages on South Georgia and pause for a moment at his graveside.
• Explore the quaint, British town of Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands.
• On board lecturers and educational presentations from Polar Specialists.

• Enjoy ziplining, kayaking and swimming, while exploring from Arenal to the Caribbean coast, as well as the remarkable habitats in between
• Discover diverse wild creatures and their habitats as your expert guide shows you how to spot caimans, iguanas, poison dart frogs, monkeys, river otters, toucans and turtles
• Choose from a motorized boat or a sit-on-top kayak to explore the creeks and lagoons of Tortuguero National Park in search of diverse Costa Rican wildlife
• Walk above the rainforest canopy on suspended bridges, viewing the natural wonder from a unique vantage point
• Travel in comfort between Arenal and Tortuguero by private air charter
• Enjoy the services of a dedicated Young Explorers Guide, who organizes activities for all age levels during a day in Tortuguero
• Choose a July or August departure for a private night expedition to witness the nesting of the Atlantic green sea turtle under the starlit tropical sky

• Discover the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Bhutan and Nepal on this journey through the heart of the Himalaya
• Feel the spirit of Bhutan on a pilgrimage hike to the revered Tiger's Nest Monastery, perched high on a sheer rock face
• Learn about the traditions and age-old methods of local farmers on a visit to a farmhouse
• Enjoy a lesson in Nepalese cuisine during a Chef's Table event in the home of a local resident
• Witness a debate among nuns at the Kopan Nunnery, an unforgettable, age-old tradition
• Ride Like a Local when you travel by rickshaw to visit Kathmandu Durbar Square and Teleju Temple

--Discover the fascinating wildlife and geology of the Galapagos Islands on a family adventure aboard the National Geographic Endeavour or Islander.

--Cruise to pristine islands and walk among colonies of animals and birds unfazed by your presence.

--Snorkel amid sea turtles, quirky penguins, and playful sea lions; gaze into the old eyes of a giant sea tortoise; and sit among a colourful band of marine iguanas .

--Participate in special kids' activities, such as stargazing, scavenger hunts, drawing and poetry workshops, and knot-tying lessons.

• Discover the best of Croatia and Montenegro, including three nights in Dubrovnik and two in idyllic Hvar
• Visit the fishing town of Ston and sample its famous oysters
• Stroll Split’s lively daily market to experience life as locals do
• Tour a family-owned winery and enjoy a wine tasting accompanied by a variety of locally produced foods on a Chef’s Table culinary experience
• Make an authentic artisan visit to a silk-weaving workshop
• Boat the Bay of Kotor fjord to visit a lovely church on an island, as part of a day-long sojourn in splendid Montenegro