Insight Vacations

Highlights

• Visit the 17th century Gangteng Monastery in Phobjikha Valley
• Visit the 7th century Jambey Lhakhang in Bumthang
• Join a cooking class with local chefs to learn how to prepare local Bhutanese delicacies in Bumthang
• Climb through open countryside to Ura la pass and enjoy views of Mt Gangkhar Puensum in Ura Valley
• Take a short hike to the temple of the ‘Divine Madman' in Punaka

Highlights

• Angkor Wat: With a renowned Khmer scholar from the Angkor Temple Conservation Institution, explore the Angkor Temple and surrounding complex. See the Bayon temple, visit the Terrace of the Elephants, the Terrace of the Leper King and hear fascinating insights into the history of the Khmer Empire. Have all that you see, brought to life, as you imagine what life was like when Angkor was bigger than any European city.
• Siem Reap: With an amazing vibe and such energy, the Phare Circus is transforming the lives of disadvantaged Cambodian Youth. More than just a circus, Phare performers use theatre, music, dance and modern circus arts to tell uniquely Cambodian stories; historical, folk and modern. The young circus artists will astonish you with their emotion, enthusiasm and talent. After the show, meet one of the performers to hear how their lives have changed since joining the circus.
• Saigon: See the major landmarks of Saigon, as well as local side-streets and a presentation on Vietnamese coffee culture.
• Mekong Delta: Meet Mr Sau Tuong, a former soldier who survived 4 years fighting the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia. Hear his tale and see how he and his wife make their living making rice paper.
• Hue: Before it opens to the public, visit the UNESCO listed Imperial Citadel with a renowned historian. Hear about the architecture that makes it truly unique.

Highlights

• Katherine River: Toast your time in Australia's top end with a special dinner cruise along Katherine River. You'll marvel at the gorges, spot wildlife and learn about the local Jawoyn people. Enjoy the peaceful ambience during the candle-lit three course dinner cooked on board your boat.
• 4 Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 4 Lunches (L); plus 1 Welcome Dinner (WD), 2 three-course Dinners (DW) and 1 Celebration Dinner (CD) all with wine, plus tea or coffee.
• Katherine: Indulge in five-star luxury at Cicada Lodge, a stunning architect designed eco-lodge surrounded by nature, where each room has a private balcony that opens to the glories of Nitmiluk National Park.
• Mary River: Wildman Wilderness Lodge features private permanent safari tents that define ‘outback luxury'. Situated in the Mary River Wetlands and renowned for its incredible wildlife, the property seamlessly combines comfort and chic with the beauty of the surrounding landscape.

Highlights

• Munich: See the Marienplatz, Town Hall and Glockenspiel.
• Vienna: Tour the Ring Road seeing the City Hall and Parliament.
• Kindlberg: See the colourful maypole.
• St Veit an der Glan: See the Plague Column and Rathaus.
• Innsbruck: See the Golden Roof and Imperial Palace.

Highlights

• Rome: Enjoy a private guided tour of St Peter's Basilica.
• Florence: During your guided walking tour, see the cathedral, the bell tower, ‘Gates of Paradise' on the baptistery and visit Signoria Square
• Witness a leather-work demonstration.
• Italian Lakes: Join us in the social ritual of ‘La Passeggiata'.
• Verona: See the well preserved Roman Arena and stand beneath Juliet's balcony in the courtyard of a Renaissance villa.

Highlights

• Siem Reap: Join your Travelling Concierge for a Welcome Reception with drinks.
• Siem Reap: The mouth-watering dinner with drinks features the best of Cambodian cuisine.
• Hue: Join a private dinner fit for royalty! At the Ancient Hue Restaurant, dress in traditional royal costume and savour an unforgettable dinner of dishes typically served to royalty.
• Hue: Visit Dong Thuyen pagoda and dine on a delicious vegetarian lunch prepared by the Buddhist nuns. Chat with them and learn about their beliefs and practices.
• Hoi An: Meet a local chef who will lead a hands-on cooking class, learn how to create some of the local specialities.

Highlights

• Palm Cove: Dine on award winning modern Australian cuisine using only the freshest local produce at the ultimate tropical beachfront restaurant.
• Daintree: Learn about Aboriginal food customs and try your hand at hunting mud crabs for lunch! At your guide's family home, cook up your catch and dine together.
• Uluru: Toast an Uluru sunset with gourmet canapés and wine.
• Hunter Valley: Taste your way through the Hunter with private wine tastings at boutique vineyards and sit down to an exceptional lunch.
• 16 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 1 Continental Breakfast (CB), 6 Lunches (L) and 1 Highlight Lunch (HL); plus 1 Welcome Reception (WR), 1 Restaurant Dinner (RD), 4 Highlight Dinners (HD), 1 Dine-Around Evening (DA) and 1 Dinner (DW) all with wine, plus tea or coffee.

Highlights

• Palm Cove: Dine on award winning modern Australian cuisine using only the freshest local produce at the ultimate tropical beachfront restaurant.
• Daintree: Learn about Aboriginal food customs and try your hand at hunting mud crabs for lunch! At your guide's family home, cook up your catch and dine together.
• Uluru: Toast an Uluru sunset with gourmet canapés and wine.
• Hunter Valley: Taste your way through the Hunter with private wine tastings at boutique vineyards and sit down to an exceptional lunch.
• 16 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 1 Continental Breakfast (CB), 6 Lunches (L) and 1 Highlight Lunch (HL); plus 1 Welcome Reception (WR), 1 Restaurant Dinner (RD), 4 Highlight Dinners (HD), 1 Dine-Around Evening (DA) and 1 Dinner (DW) all with wine, plus tea or coffee.