Luxury Travel Tours & Trips 2020
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Small Group Tour Small groups are usually defined as between 10 and 24 travelers, often less. If you're the kind of person who enjoys more intimate experiences and personal service this is a good choice. All else being equal you will pay a premium for this style vs a larger group tour.
Private Guided Private tours give you the undivided attention of a guide, and often involve special access to sites and unique experiences not available to larger groups. This is a great option for families, couples, and small friend groups. Expect to pay a bit more for the extra service.
Self Guided Tour A travel company plans your itinerary and arranges all the logistics including lodging, local activities, and transportantion. You have the flexibility of a solo trip while still getting the convience and time savings of expert planning. Get 90% of the benefits of a tour, without a guide.
Group Tour Groups are between 25-60 people, typically ~30-40. Usually there will be many opportunities to split off and enjoy meals and excursions in smaller groups. This is the most economical way to travel, saving up to 40% versus booking the same itinerary yourself.
River Cruise These vessels are smaller than most ocean cruisers, limiting which amenties are available. Passenger counts can vary. One of the biggest advantages of a river cruise is the ability to dock at smaller ports and local villages.
Small Ship Cruise Small ship cruises usually have a max passenger count of 500. The primary purpose of these trips is to spend time off the vessel in local ports (e.g. Mediterranean) or experiencing nature (e.g Galapagos or Antarctica). Cabins can vary from budget to luxury.
Large Ship Cruise This is the "floating city" experience, with multiple ways to enjoy your vacation aboard the ship as much as on land. Ships are multiple floors, provide several activities, culinary, and shopping options. They often make fewer stops and have less time available for shore excursions.
Retreats Similar to a self guided tour but staying in one location only with activities and day outings included as a part of the stay.
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Lodging Level
Lodging Level
Camping Typically involves most nights sleeping in tents (sometimes permanent tented sites) or in rustic cabins and lodges.
Basic - 2 star You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Value - 3 star Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Premium - 4 star 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Luxury - 5 star The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
Physical Level
Physical Level
Very Easy Minimal walking - motor vehicles available for all major parts of trip.
Easy Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Moderate Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Strenuous All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Extreme Very challenging all day hiking and backpacking carrying significant equipment.
Theme
Attractions & Cities Visited
Activities & Interests
Travel Style
Travel Style
Flexible schedule A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Full schedule For those looking to maximize their sight seeing time. You thrive on a packed day’s schedule from 8 am to 6pm, with some (but limited) free time. Most activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
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Continents Visited
Rivers & Seas Visitied
Stride Gives Back Stride Gives Back This trip visits a destination impacted by climate change. When you opt in to the Travelstride Gives Back program, we will donate 10% of our net revenue to organizations that help mitigate climate change in these destinations and across the globe. Learn more
Peru: Machu Picchu & The Sacred Valley
- Trace footsteps of the Inca in the astounding Sacred Valley
- Approach Machu from above, and peer down at the ancient wonder from the “Sun Gate”
- Enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hike a stretch of the Inca Trail
- Shop at a local market and get to know the locals with the help of your Trip Leaders
- Browse local crafts and art work at the artists' galleries of Cusco
- Spend a day walking the historic streets of Cusco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Take part in a tasty tradition by enjoying a glass of the native corn beer, at a local chicheria
- Explore Machu Picchu at dusk and day break to avoid the crowds
- Unwind at luxurious and environmentally-conscious accommodations
Myanmar & the Irrawaddy

- Cruise in luxury for three nights on the legendary Irrawaddy River aboard all-balcony 'Sanctuary Ananda'
- Experience floating gardens and a private viewing of a traditional Intha boat race on tranquil Inle Lake.
- Soar above thousands of pagodas and capture the photographs of a lifetime on a magical hot air balloon ride
- Explore Shwedagon Pagoda - a fantasy of golden stupas, serene Buddhas and mythical beasts
- Travel off the beaten path on a tour of Musmeah Yeshua, the last remaining Jewish synagogue in Myanmar
A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia ...
- Sail deep into the fjords and narrow, wildlife-rich channels
- Encounter abundant and varied wildlife; spend time observing them
- Enjoy privileged access to Haida Gwaii, the ancestral home of the Haida people, which contains Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve, and Haida Heritage Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Shoot with and learn from a Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor
- Experience the surprisingly colorful undersea through video shot by our undersea specialist on every expedition
North America: Canadian Rockies

- Enjoy a warm Canadian welcome with a special ceremony
- Wake up to magnificent lakeside views at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
- Receive a lesson in nature and landscape photography from a professional photographer at scenic Moraine Lake, one of the most picturesque in the Canadian Rockies
- Hike Emerald Lake with one of the country's best naturalist guides.
- Savor a barbecue picnic lunch and enjoy a lecture by an expert park naturalist with Sunwapta Falls in the background
On Safari in Southern Africa by Private Air

- Enjoy exclusive wildlife viewing away from the crowds on safari in private game reserves.
- Examine ancient rock art with an archaeologist and see pottery shards and trading beads that date back thousands of years.
- Set out on a wildlife cruise in Botswana’s Chobe National Park and watch elephants “snorkeling” in the river.
- Sip sundowners on the classic steam train Royal Livingstone Express as it travels through Mosi-o-Tunya National Park.
Bangkok, Angkor Wat and The Charms of Myanmar
- Experience the age-old rhythms of daily life on Bangkok & rsquo;s canals on our long-tail boat adventure.
- Spend two days exploring the temples of Angkor, including sunset from a prime vantage point.
- Cruise from Bagan to Mandalay, stepping off in remote regions where the rhythms of Old Asia can still be experienced.
- Visit a remote village and support a partnership that has bought a library to its 1,000 inhabitants.
- Enjoy a leisurely 2-night stay on Inle Lake where traditions endure as they have for centuries; this enchanting gem is rarely included on other tours.
- Includes 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sailing the Caribbean

- Sail the sparkling Caribbean Sea
- Aboard the historic square-rigger Sea Cloud.
- Snorkel in pristine coral reefs
- Swim in tropical lagoons
- Explore secluded cays and beaches.
- Go on historian-led walks in colonial towns infused with an intriguing mix of cultures.
- Experience an array of natural wonders including volcanoes and rain forests teeming with birds and wildlife.
Splendors of Budapest, Vienna & Prague

- Discover three of the most radiant cities in Central Europe, experiencing their architectural, artistic and cultural heritage firsthand, alongside the finest local experts
- Privately visit Budapest’s State Opera House, as well as the library of the Strahov Monastery in Prague
- Enjoy a private evening cruise on the Danube
- Stop at the lively Central Market Hall in Budapest on an engaging market visit and enjoy a tasting experience
- Share lunch with a local chef, who offers insights into seasonal dishes, on a Chef’s Table culinary experience
Rivers & Rails of Africa

- Discover Cape Town
- Enjoy the safari of Chobe National Park
- Explore the Chobe River’s spectacular game viewing
- See the magnificent Victoria Falls
- Amazing travel by rail to Hwange Game Reserve
Imperial Jewels of China

- Explore cosmopolitan Shanghai, imperial treasures like the Great Wall and Forbidden City in Beijing, and cruise the wildly beautiful Three Gorges region of the legendary Yangtze.
- Visit the Great wall of China and explore its winding pathways and marvel
- Visit Shibaozhai Temple, a 12-story pavilion built in 1650 along the Yangtze.
- See Old Shanghai and travel along the elegant Bund, stopping to admire some of its historic buildings and city views.
Roof of the world

- Experience 6-day Yangtze River cruise in veranda stateroom
- Visit 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Culture Curriculum: Enjoy tea with a Tibetan family; attend lectures on the Yangtze River, Mao Zedong & China’s current affairs; practice tai chi every morning aboard.
- Enjoy a concert of the Hubei Bells
- Learn a few Chinese words
- Experience Lhasa on the Tibetan Plateau
Rail Journey Through India

- Travel for five nights aboard the Palace on Wheels, a train designed in the style of a bygone era, evoking the splendor of the maharajas.
- Explore six UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Fatehpur Sikri and the incomparable Taj Mahal.
- Search for tigers in Ranthambhore National Park, and spot rare birds and other wildlife in Keoladeo Ghana National Park.
- Take a sunset camel safari among the evocative dunes of the Thar Desert.
Moroccan Odyssey

- Explore the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the ancient adobe village of Aït Benhaddou, both UNESCO World Heritage sites.
- Ride a camel at sunset from a tented camp nestled among the sculpted dunes, and watch the sun rise over the Sahara.
- Wander the labyrinthine streets of the medina in Marrakech, and observe artisans plying their timeless crafts in the workshops of Fez.
- Venture into rose-colored kasbahs, and learn about Berber culture while sipping mint tea in a traditional mountain village.
Family China & the Yangtze

- Embark on a three-night cruise upon the Yangtze River aboard all-balcony Sanctuary 'Yangzi Explorer'
- Cruise with an A&K Young Explorers Guide who leads young guests in fun, age-appropriate learning activities, such as Mandarin lessons, crafts and games
- Walk atop the less-visited Mutianyu section of the Great Wall - if you like, hop on a toboggan and ride back down
- Visit giant pandas roaming freely in their natural habitat
- Enjoy a dumpling-making demonstration for a unique Chef's Table experience
- Stop at a pottery factory where you make your own miniature terra cotta soldier on a fun artisan visit
- Ride Like a Local in a pedicab in Beijing through a hutong
Romantic Danube

- Cruise Map - Explore both sides of fascinating Budapest, experience Vienna’s imperial architecture and gracious culture, and tour riverside towns in Austria’s Wachau Valley.
- Budapest, Hungary - Budapest is aptly called “Paris of the East” for its beautiful evening illumination and reflected lights in the Danube’s waters.
- Vienna, Austria - This capital city of Austria is filled with green parks, elegant stores, theaters and gracious boulevards.
- Melk, Austria - Set amidst an important wine-growing region with picturesque villages and hilltop castles, the charming city of Melk lies at the confluence of the Danube and Melk Rivers at the base of the Wachau Valley.
- Passau, Germany - Set at the confluence of the Inn, Ilz and Danube Rivers, enchanting Passau is home to elegant colored buildings and graceful arcades.
- Nuremberg, Germany - The second largest city in Bavaria, Nuremberg is filled with Gothic churches and traditional half-timbered houses.
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