Under a destination's skin
Through our years of designing journeys we’ve grown to understand that experiencing culture is a hugely personal undertaking.
Whilst some travellers would delight in trance dancing with an African tribe, others would be happier watching a choreographed tango performance, maintaining a safe distance at all costs. Some consider street art the voice of the people, while for others a hushed art gallery says it all. Mothers might connect with other mothers as they sit and weave together and children joining a game of street soccer will quickly find social differences disappear.
Celebrations always bring people together and there’s no better way to throw yourself into a culture than to join the revellers in their joy. You could throw paint with childlike abandon at India’s colourful...
Whilst some travellers would delight in trance dancing with an African tribe, others would be happier watching a choreographed tango performance, maintaining a safe distance at all costs. Some consider street art the voice of the people, while for others a hushed art gallery says it all. Mothers might connect with other mothers as they sit and weave together and children joining a game of street soccer will quickly find social differences disappear.
Celebrations always bring people together and there’s no better way to throw yourself into a culture than to join the revellers in their joy. You could throw paint with childlike abandon at India’s colourful...
You will love
- Getting under the skin of a destination
- Experiencing culture as a participant, not a voyeur
- Casting your inhibitions aside
- Engaging with locals in a meaningful way
- Ditching the guide book
Itineraries & set departures
Colombia El Presidente
Itinerary Inspiration | Colonial Heritage
A 12-day itinerary with variety - explore the busy metropolis of Bogota, head off the grid to Los Llanos and on safari in a luxury tented camp, meander the cobblestone streets of quaint Barichara and delight in the coffee, colours, culture and charm of bustling Cartagena. A journey of relaxed experiences and also those for the outdoor adventurer, along with differing styles of accommodation throughout.
Souks, Sahara & High Atlas
Itinerary Inspiration | Morocco's Souks, Sahara & High Atlas Mountains
Journey through Morocco's Imperial Cities, cross the Atlas Mountans to experience the vast sea of sand that is the Sahara Desert, shop til you drop in fascinating souks and savour the seabreeze along the picturesque Atlantic coastline. This journey ticks all the boxes - ancient history, striking architecture, sunset camel rides in the Sahara, sensational shopping and exceptional cuisine. You may not want to return home...
Classic India & Pushkar Camel Fair
Inspiration Itinerary | Camels, Culture & Iconic Cities
The Pushkar Camel Fair is an Indian spectacle on an epic scale! Thar camel drivers converge on the holy town of Pushkar for just two weeks every November. It is a once in your lifetime opportunity to witness the colour and carnival of one of India's last great traditional fairs and, combined with a journey through some of India's most iconic cities, you have the makings of a perfect recce of Rajasthan – what better way to bring a touch of eccentricity to our bespoke luxury India tours?
Kids on Safari
Inspiration Itinerary | Kenya's playground
Kenya offers a sensational family holiday, imagine feeding a giraffe over breakfast, watching hippos wallow in the mud, seeing lion in their natural habitat. Kenyans love kids and families and many safari camps offer 2-bedroom family tents so you are safe under one roof. The camps cater for kids of all ages with kid packs, guided walks around camp looking for dung beetles, cooking classes and other thrilling and educational adventures to.
Kids on Safari
Inspiration Itinerary | Kenya's playground
Kenya offers a sensational family holiday, imagine feeding a giraffe over breakfast, watching hippos wallow in the mud, seeing lion in their natural habitat. Kenyans love kids and families and many safari camps offer 2-bedroom family tents so you are safe under one roof. The camps cater for kids of all ages with kid packs, guided walks around camp looking for dung beetles, cooking classes and other thrilling and educational adventures to.
Colombia El Presidente
Itinerary Inspiration | Colonial Heritage
A 12-day itinerary with variety - explore the busy metropolis of Bogota, head off the grid to Los Llanos and on safari in a luxury tented camp, meander the cobblestone streets of quaint Barichara and delight in the coffee, colours, culture and charm of bustling Cartagena. A journey of relaxed experiences and also those for the outdoor adventurer, along with differing styles of accommodation throughout.
Souks, Sahara & High Atlas
Itinerary Inspiration | Morocco's Souks, Sahara & High Atlas Mountains
Journey through Morocco's Imperial Cities, cross the Atlas Mountans to experience the vast sea of sand that is the Sahara Desert, shop til you drop in fascinating souks and savour the seabreeze along the picturesque Atlantic coastline. This journey ticks all the boxes - ancient history, striking architecture, sunset camel rides in the Sahara, sensational shopping and exceptional cuisine. You may not want to return home...
Cultural experiences
Experience a Maori Powhiri
A private and personal experience meeting with a powerful, spiritual and cultural group of Maori people who enjoy sharing their culture with our visitors in a close and intimate environment. This most often includes a Powhiri, a formal welcome to… Read more
A private and personal experience meeting with a powerful, spiritual and cultural… Read more
Admire the street art of Valparaiso
The seaside town of Valparaiso sprawls across a series of hillsides and is one of Chile’s most charismatic destinations. Known for its cool, bohemian atmosphere, it has long been home to some of South America’s best artists, writers and musicians,… Read more
The seaside town of Valparaiso sprawls across a series of hillsides and… Read more
Accommodation for culture vultures
Hacienda Zuleta – Ecuadorian Highlands
Century old hacienda in the highlands
Located in the Andean highlands of Ecuador, Hacienda Zuleta is a colonial working farm of 4,000 acres with a distinctly homely feel. Paddock-to-plate style dining presents delicious homegrown produce while horseback riding, mountain biking and horse drawn carriage trips showcase the farm, mountain views idyllic rural life. Read More
Explora Rapa Nui – Easter Island
Dramatic location with cultural intrigue
Located on mythical Easter Island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Explora Rapa Nui is the most sought after property for travellers to Easter Island and was the first in South America to obtain Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification. This is a land full of cultural intrigue, whose origins and evolution remain unexplained! Read More
Rawla Narlai – Narlai Village, Rajasthan
A gem in rural Rajasthan
Located between Udaipur and Jodhpur in the heart of the Aravalli Hills of rural Rajasthan, Narlai is the ideal spot to break your journey and take a breath within the busy itineraries of our luxury India tours. This 17th century property was once a favourite hunting lodge of the Jodhpur royal family. Today, a real highlight at Rawla Narlai is the ‘Stepwell Dinner’, dining by candlelight Read More
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