Peregrine Adventures

Highlights

• 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

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

Highlights

• 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

Highlights

• Take part in a hands-on cooking class in konya that will introduce you to the earthy flavours of sufi cuisine – a hearty fare that dates back to the 13th-century.
• Experience the traditional way of dining in sanilurfa as you gather with the locals, dine on handmade cig kofte and witness a magical performance by regional musicians.
• Indulge in the iskender kebap at the restaurant where it was invented in 1867 – there’s a reason this mouth-watering turkish classic sees eager diners queuing out of the door.
• Enjoy a homecooked dinner of a local fare as you’re welcomed into nuray’s enchanting cave house in cappadocia to try your hand at central anatolian cuisine under her tutelage.
• Soak up the authentic aegean ambience of eros restaurant as you dine on turk-greek meze, seafood and salads with sweeping views of the istanbul skyline.

Highlights

• Uncover the incredible landscape of spitsbergen, from the quirky northernmost city of longyearbyen and brilliantly blue glaciers like the ‘14th july glacier’, to stunning fjords and towering mountains and cliffs.
• Scour sheets of ice and hopefully be rewarded with unforgettable sightings of the ruler of the arctic – the polar bear.
• With 24 hours of daylight there are also endless wildlife-viewing opportunities – elusive arctic foxes, breaching whales, lounging masses of walruses, and enchanting seabirds dotted along the cliffs of alkefjellet.
• Choose to get even closer to this amazing environment with optional activities like snowshoeing, hiking, and gliding along pristine waters between icebergs in a sea kayak.

Highlights

• Visit Mihintale, the birthplace of Sri Lankan Buddhism
• Enjoy a cycle around Dambalawewa Lake
• Inspect the ancient rock carvings of Polonnaruwa
• Summit Sigiriya for vast views across verdant plains
• Get a versing in Sri Lankan spices at the Matale Spice Garden

Highlights

• Marvel at the size of the mosque of hassan ii, which dominates the casablanca skyline – this massive edifice is the largest in africa and second only in the world to the great mosque at mecca
• Uncover one of the most remote parts of the roman empire, and the most impressive roman ruins in morocco, at the unesco world heritage site of volubilis
• Enjoy the magical atmosphere and hospitality of traditional moroccan riads, houses with interior gardens, fountains and beautifully decorated rooms
• Explore morocco’s first imperial city, meknes, and discover the charming streets of the old medina that lead to the lovely bou inania medresse (religious school)
• Dive into fes’ medina and be surrounded by the spiritual and cultural heart of morocco, in arguably the world's most fascinating and confounding old city

Highlights

• 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.