Peregrine Adventures

Highlights

• Witness seals basking on Antarctic shores
• Spy albatross, penguins and sea lions in the spectacularly rugged Beagle Channel
• Pay respects at the grave of Sir Ernest Shackleton
• Set foot on the Antarctic Peninsula
• Stand at the ‘end of the world’ in Patagonia’s Ushuaia

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• Explore Lima's colonial centre
• Go wild in the Amazon
• Speak some Quechua in the Sacred Valley
• Experience the wonder of Machu Picchu
• Visit Lake Titicaca's floating reed islands

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• See one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world, Bodhnath Stupa
• Stay in traditional Nepalese teahouses and beautiful villages
• Taste delicious momos, dal bhat and Gurung bread
• Wander the narrow streets of Kathmandu's Old Town
• Trek through the spectacular Annapurna region

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• Your voyage at sea brings new experiences every day. cross the wild and wintry drake passage, pass between blue-tinged icebergs and explore the coastlines of a multitude of contrasting islands
• Daily zodiac trips along the antarctic peninsula provide unequalled encounters with nature. see thousands of penguins in their natural habitat, elephant and fur seals lining beaches and various species of whales
• The falkland islands are a haven for birdwatchers. search for petrels, cormorants and black-browed albatross before heading to the pub to rub shoulders with friendly locals in port stanley
• Discover the old abandoned whaling station of griytviken in south georgia, paying your respects at the grave of the explorer sir ernest shackleton
• Optional activities such as sea kayaking can take your adventure to the next level. book early, as these sell out fast

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• Travel to the earth’s northernmost point and feel the rush of standing on top of the world – 90 degrees north.
• Explore franz josef land on your return journey. cruise past icebergs, discover remote seabird colonies and see the historic remains of ill-fated arctic expeditions.
• Get a bird-eye-view of the arctic with included excursions on the onboard helicopter or an optional hot air balloon ride over the north pole.
• Travelling in one of the earth’s most remote reaches offers the chance to spot rare wildlife like polar bears, walruses, minke and humpback whales.
• Travel on legendary nuclear-powered icebreaker the 50 years of victory with a full expedition crew and onboard staff to look after your every need.

Highlights

• As you fly from quito to the galapagos islands, located in the equatorial water of the pacific ocean, you will suddenly find yourself in a very different world
• As you board your vessel, m/y grand queen beatriz, and follow in the footsteps of charles darwin, you will encounter nature at its finest
• Explore the islands from on deck, on foot and in the water, no doubt with your eyes open for your next unique sight
• You'll encounter giant galapagos tortoises, blue-footed and masked boobies, pelicans and frigate birds, as well as land and marine iguanas, sea lions, fur seals and perhaps dolphins, whales and sea turtles
• Because of the extreme isolation of the islands, nearly a quarter of all species are endemic and much of the wildlife has no instinctive fear of man, allowing you to observe nature in its full glory

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• The historic sights of Orkney: the Standing Stones of Stenness, the Ring of Brodgar, Skaill House and Skara Brae
• Visiting the remnants of a prehistoric Norse settlement in Jarlshof
• Absorbing the old-world atmosphere of Trondheim's historic town
• Getting to experience the rustic beauty of Reine
• The Arctic's creative hub, the artsy, eclectic Tromso

Highlights

• Winter departures mean you can explore the historic sites with fewer crowds to compete with and avoid the blistering heat of turkey in the high season.
• Let a local show you the historic sights of istanbul on a walking tour that visits the hagia sophia and the hippodrome of constantinople, plus the thousands of stalls of the grand bazaar.
• Take a cable car to the lofty ancient city pergamon to explore the theatres, temples and altar, then enjoy a lunch of turkish classic pide (stuffed flatbread).
• Take a guided visit of the treasures contained in the museum of anatolian civilisations, which features artefacts from the palaeolithic, neolithic, bronze age and assyrian periods.
• Experience the captivating, dance-like worship of the whirling dervishes during an evening at a local lodge in bursa.