Alexander + Roberts

Highlights

• With only 16 guests or fewer, you’ll have a better vantage and more time at the Terra Cotta Army.
• Feel the ancient rhythms of Xian as you explore the Muslim market with an engaging, savvy resident.
• Delve into the traditional ways of China when you meet tea farmers at their home near Hangzhou.
• An intimate stroll along historic Pingjiang Road is the best way to appreciate the splendor of Suzhou’s centuries-old Song Dynasty architecture.

Highlights

• Experience ancient Buddhist traditions when you join Bangkok residents for their daily alms ritual and meet with monks at Wat Pho.
• Head into the forests outside Chiang Mai to visit remote hill tribe villages and embark on a thrilling elephant safari.
• Ascend to the top of an ancient pagoda to watch as the sun sets over the temples of Bagan and visit remote pagodas by horse-drawn cart.
• 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.

Highlights

• Sit back and enjoy the beauty of Tuscany… State-of-the-art, high-speed Italo trains promise stress-free travel and more time to enjoy these cities.
• Our expert guide will whisk you past the ticket lines for faster priority access at select sites and museums including the Roman Colosseum, Sistine Chapel, Uffizi Gallery in Florence and the Doge’s Palace in Venice.
• Our friendly resident staff will enhance your holiday with their attentive, expert service whenever you need it.
• With our signature flexibility, you can add extra nights in any city... or even do this trip in reverse!

Highlights

• Gain insight into the nomadic life and culture of the Gobi’s dauntless residents when you meet with camel breeders and stay in a traditional canvas and felt ger.
• Witness thrilling tests of courage and strength at the Naadam Festival as spirited contestants including young boys and girls gather from distant corners of Mongolia to compete in wrestling, archery and horse racing.
• Follow in the footsteps of the original Indiana Jones as you discover the Flaming Cliffs where adventurer Roy Chapman Andrews discovered the first-known nest of dinosaur eggs.
• Spend a day exploring the shores of the world’s deepest lake; this historic 50-mile stretch of the original Trans-Siberian Railway traverses 200 bridges along magnificent Lake Baikal.
• Immerse in the culture, history and daily life of a remote and picturesque island; Olkhon, the largest island in Lake Baikal, is home to just 1,500 residents and is revered as a sacred site by the indigenous Buryat people.

Highlights

• A canal safari along the pristine waterways of Tortuguero National Park reveals a stunning variety of tropical flora and fauna.
• Enjoy splendid volcano views from the relaxing mineral springs of your Arenal resort!
• Personalize your trip with the included guided adventure of your choice at Arenal.
• Travelers love our resorts in Arenal and the wide range of activities available... So feel free to addd extra nights here – or at any of our fine resorts and lodges!
• Manuel Antonio is the crown jewel of Costa Rica’s national parks... Let our expert naturalist guide reveal the many natural wonders of this pristine coastal reserve.

Highlights

• Step aboard the new and luxurious 28-suite AmaPura for our all-inclusive cruise on the Irrawaddy River and explore remote villages and ancient sites seen by few American travelers.
• Experience Yangon’s historic Strand Hotel and join our expert resident guide to discover its glittering ancient pagodas and splendid Colonial architecture.
• Spend two nights on the shores of Inle Lake and get to know its traditional ways as you explore a local market and dine with a resident family along the lakefront.

Highlights

• Tailor this trip to your style and budgey with our fine choice of city-center hotels.
• Travel through the Chunnel aboard the Eurostar Train from London to Paris… with private rail station transfers to make your travel truly carefree!
• Our included hop-on/hop-off sightseeing tours in both cities make it easy to see all the sites on your list.
• Enjoy a cruise on the Thames and ride the London Eye.
• Ride the buses and subways for free with our included transport passes in both cities.