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GUIDING
TRAVELLERS
SINCE 1925In the summer of 1925, a travelling salesman named Arthur
Tauck designed a new kind of holiday. Three generations later,
we’re still a family-owned tour company. We’ve pioneered many
industry firsts, won numerous awards, and now take thousands of
guests around the globe each year by land, sea, and everything
in between. We don’t believe in advertising. We believe that if we
take care of our guests, recommendations follow.
Our DNA comes directly from Arthur. His zest for life, his love of
people, and his overwhelming desire for his guests to have an
extraordinary travel experience still guide us today. And we are
still singularly focussed on the experiences of our guests. We still
believe that when you travel with us, it should be easy. It should
transform, re-energise and be beyond the ordinary. It should be
worth your time and the price you paid. And above all else, it
should be fun.
Exactly the way Arthur Tauck Sr. wanted travelling with Tauck to be.
Japan
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Daniel W. Mahar, CEO
2018 EXOTICS DESTINATIONS
NOW IS THE TIME TO TRAVEL
As the popularity of our Exotics trips –
and the demand for these “dream
destinations” – continue to rise,
we’re meeting this increased interest
by enhancing some of our most
popular journeys with exciting new
destinations and travel experiences,
new cultural discoveries and new
premium hotels.
Our years of experience and expertise in these destinations
the world over continue to open up new doors. And thanks
to our exclusive relationships, you’ll stay in extraordinary hotels
recognised among the world’s best for impeccable service,
ambiance, location and hospitality; experience exciting cultural
discoveries that immerse you in history and treasures unique to
the destination; enjoy exclusive access to people and places
that will ignite your passion for travel; and much more. All
included with Tauck.
We make it easy to see and experience the places you’ve been
dreaming about – but departure dates on these journeys are
filling quickly; we encourage you to make your plans now... and
join us on the holiday of a lifetime.
WHAT’S INSIDE
STORIES BY KEN BURNS
New for 2018! Our development team worked with US filmmakers
Ken Burns, Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein to bring stories and
themes from The Vietnam War (airing September 2017) to life in
filmed vignettes – “Stories by Ken Burns” – exclusively for Tauck
guests travelling on 2018 Indochina: Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos and
Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand. A production of Florentine Films and
WETA, Washington, DC, The Vietnam War is directed by Ken Burns
and Lynn Novick; written by Geoffrey C. Ward; and produced by Sarah
Botstein, Lynn Novick and Ken Burns.
ASIA
Indochina: Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos ............................... 18
Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand .......................................... 22
China, the Yangtze River & Hong Kong .............................. 26
Essence of Japan ............................................................... 30
Cruising the Land of the Rising Sun ................................... 34
Northern India & Nepal ....................................................... 38
A Portrait of India ................................................................ 42
Israel & Jordan ................................................................... 46
AFRICA
Magic of Morocco .............................................................. 52
Botswana, South Africa & Zambia ...................................... 56
Vietnam
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Kenya & Tanzania: A Classic Safari .................................... 60
Tanzania: Serengeti to Zanzibar ......................................... 64
South Africa: An Elegant Adventure .................................... 68
LATIN AMERICA
New! Cruising Cuba: A Cultural Gem ................................. 74
Cuba: A Cultural Odyssey .................................................. 78
Cuba: Connecting with People and Culture ........................ 82
Essence of South America ................................................. 84
Patagonia ........................................................................... 88
Empire of the Incas: Peru & Bolivia ..................................... 92
Costa Rica – Pura Vida ...................................................... 96
The Panama Canal & Costa Rica ..................................... 100
GOOD TO KNOW
Great for FamiliesGo by ShipBBC Earth Journeys
Stories by Ken Burns
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALANDGrand Australia & New Zealand ........................................ 106
Spotlight on Australia ........................................................ 110
Spotlight on New Zealand ................................................ 111
TAUCK BRIDGESTanzania: A Grand Family Safari ....................................... 114
Costa Rica: Jungles & Rainforests .....................................118
Galápagos: Wildlife Wonderland ........................................122
Mystical Peru .................................................................... 125
BOOKING CONDITIONS ................................................... 128
CALENDAR ....................................................................... 134
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We believe that when you travel, you should never settle for ordinary.
You deserve to travel in good company, with someone who cares. We
believe that good value sells itself – you should get what you pay for,
and then some, in one upfront price with virtually everything included.
Leave your worries at home; we take on all the planning, all the logistics.
To you, it’s peace of mind travel. To us, it’s integrity.
So read on. Be inspired. Make every moment count. Starting now.
how you see the world matters
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Savour Local Cuisines. Authentically.
Take a foodie tour of Sydney, dine Bedouin-style in Petra, have
a gourmet lunch at a Chilean winery, sample sake brewing at a
lesson in Japan, dine under the African stars...
Stay in Premium Accommodations
Where you stay is a big part of your holiday. So we road
test all accommodations for ambiance, comfort, service
and convenience – elegant safari lodges, city-centre hotels,
hideaway resorts...
All Logistics Managed
Your luggage is handled for you from start to finish. Airport
transfers to and from your hotels are included. And your Tauck
Director takes care of hotel check-in and check out.
Unique Activities Included
Travel by rickshaw in China, explore by jet boat in New Zealand,
ride a camel in Morocco, go on an African safari by hot air
balloon at dawn, cruise Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay aboard a
wooden ship, learn to tango in Argentina...
Exclusive Partnership with BBC Earth
We’ve spent years working with BBC Earth
natural history experts developing Tauck Earth
Journeys, which include films custom-made for
Tauck by BBC Earth natural history experts and field equipment
for picking up hidden sights and sounds of wildlife.
Our Tauck Directors
Averaging 10 years of service with Tauck, they handle all travel
details for you; they know how important that is. And they make
every destination come alive.
Handpicked Local Guides and Experts
We introduce you to our friends who share expert insights and
information, from safari trackers and naturalists to winemakers,
chefs, performers, professors...
One Upfront Price
No extra costs, no hidden fees, no surprises, no options sold –
just about every travel expense is included in one upfront price,
so you can relax and enjoy your holiday.
STAY IN
TAUCK STYLE
Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club
The Singular PatagoniaMandarin Oriental,Tokyo
The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra
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On a Tauck Exotics trip you’ll know your destination from the
moment you wake up… Varying in style, accommodations in our Exotics destinations often reflect the
cultural landscape of their locales, with an authenticity in architectural design and ambiance. In Asia, stay at many of the world’s finest hotels.
On safari in Africa, private game lodges such as Sabi Sabi rank among the “World’s Best.” Where you stay with Tauck is often a reflection
on the destination itself. In Latin America, iconic resorts offer the finest eco-experiences along with chic city-centre hotels. And when you
cruise, it will be aboard handpicked custom-designed small ships on cultural journeys and expeditions. After all, what can be better than
seeing the sun rise on the Taj Mahal… watching Africa’s amazing “Big Five” on the vast Serengeti… spotting alpaca roaming along the
shores of Lake Titicaca… the sun setting on magical Marrakech… all without leaving your room.
Four Seasons Casablanca, MoroccoSabi Sabi Bush Lodge
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Tauck Directors –
Simply the BestAveraging 10 years of service, our Tauck Directors are
the world’s best travel companions. They’re your planning
expert. Your helping hand. They’re not just experts on local
culture, customs, and traditions. They’re more than just
your guide. Your fellow globetrotter. They’re the difference
between a trip, and the trip of a lifetime.
They manage every travel detail, every day, from checking
you in and out of hotels to all luggage handling, overseeing
on-tour transportation. Choreographing every day’s
sightseeing, they work behind the scenes to make every
moment count and ensure a day that’s on time.
And they find creative ways to share their love of the
destinations you’ll explore together, earning high praise
from our guests for their wealth of information, warmth and
efficiency – our guests continually rate them as one of the
best reasons to travel with Tauck.
In many destinations our Tauck Directors are joined by local
experts who share their passions and special interests that
make them “experts.”
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Peace of Mind
Travel Across the GlobeFor fulfilling travel, you need to be able to relax – and not
worry about a thing. So your peace of mind comes first for
us. We take care of all the little things so you don’t miss out
on the big things.
90+ years of handling travel logistics means you are in good
hands. We take on all the hard work, all the planning. All
luggage, looked after. All airport transfers, looked after. No
worries, no hassles.
And in the unlikely event of the unexpected while you’re
travelling, we manage it. Tauck personifies the word
reassurance – you can count on us to do all we can to
make your holiday worry-free, but some things are beyond
our control, like the whims of Mother Nature and local
political situations. Your safety is our first priority, and we
strive to deliver your travel experience as close as possible
to original plans.
Virtually every travel expense is included in one upfront
price with no hidden costs, no on-tour surprises.
TRAVEL
WITH EASE
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From frozen worlds to tropical forests… shallow seas to African plains… to remote islands home to wildlife found nowhere else on Earth...
our planet is filled with unforgettable adventures in extraordinary natural realms. Tauck and the natural history experts at BBC Earth –
nature’s premier storytellers – have spent years working together to develop BBC Earth Journeys... a backstage pass to experience, in
person, the places, people, animals and stories of the BBC’s landmark natural history series, firsthand, in new and innovative ways.
You’ll encounter Africa’s “Big Five” on safari in Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana and South Africa... discover the unseen world of the Bengal Tiger in
India and Nepal... mine the eco-riches of the rainforest in one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth in Costa Rica and Panama... and meet
blue-footed boobies, giant tortoises, marine iguanas and other denizens of the Pacific’s Galápagos Islands, unlike any others in the world.
Guiding your journey are BBC Earth Certified Tauck Directors who have
received special training from BBC Earth about the history of BBC
wildlife production and the incredible techniques and gadgets that
BBC Earth production teams use in the field today. They look forward
to sharing memorable insights into nature’s unseen worlds with you!
Certified by
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With BBC Earth Certified Tauck Directors – well versed on BBC Earth – as your guides, your on-tour experience includes compelling film
vignettes exclusively produced for Tauck by BBC Earth experts in the same style of BBC Earth’s award-winning documentaries, filled with
humour and heart. And as the opportunity arises, your Tauck Directors use specialised field equipment that spotlight nature’s unseen worlds
and behaviours. With their guidance, you’ll discover the natural world as you have never seen it before (due to their filming schedule, BBC Earth
natural history filmmakers are not able to travel on Earth Journeys departures). Along with the Earth Journeys featured in this Exotics brochure,
you’ll find others taking you to discover polar bears in Manitoba, puffins in Iceland, grizzlies in Alaska and more online at tauck.co.uk.
You’ve seen it on TV – spellbinding BBC Earth stories about our planet’s amazing wildlife and natural wonders. Now, come meet your planet.
Okavango Delta,
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Temples here whisper golden tales of ancient empires. Monuments memorialise marble
sonnets. Palaces speak volumes about privileges royally inspired. Walled ramparts span
dynasties and kingdoms of might and men. Mountains challenge the mindful. Rivers flow
with daily life. Jungles hide tigers magnificent to behold. Villages thrive with stories waiting to be retold. Streets are paved with
enlightenment. And a reverence for hospitality is inextricably ingrained in the modern-day cities of the oldest civilisations on Earth.
A traveller’s dream destination, Asia is home to an eye-opening array of contrasting sights. Think wandering elephants and revered
cows, barefoot monks bearing bountiful blessings and tuk tuks laden with goods weaving their way to markets bustling in the open
air alongside the world’s best luxury hotels and high-tech advancements that boggle the mind. When was the last time you were
awed and exhilarated just by taking a walk?
ASIA
Great Wall of China
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CAMBODIA
GULF OFTHAILAND
VIETNAM
LAOS
HA LONGBAY
THAILAND
Hanoi
Da Nang
Ho Chi Minh City
Angkor Wat
CHINA
Maximum Elevation: 1,030 ft.
Cai Be
Phnom Penh
Siem Reap
LuangPrabang
SOUTHCHINA
SEA
Hoi An
Ha Long Bay
1. ARRIVE IN HANOI
Tour begins: 6:30 PM, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi.
Transfers are included from Hanoi International Airport to
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, steps from the Opera
House in the French Quarter of Vietnam’s capital city.
Join us for a welcome dinner this evening. Meals D
2. HANOI HIGHLIGHTS
Get to know gracious Hanoi, one of the world’s most
interesting cities, on a sightseeing tour through Colonial
Hanoi, where wide boulevards, mansions, parks, and
the 1911 Opera House are the legacies of French
city planners. Drive to Ba Dinh Square to view the Ho
Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace and the
ONE OF OUR MOST MEMORABLE JOURNEYS, INSIGHTFUL AND RICH... cruise
magnificent Ha Long Bay, gliding on a sampan in the Mekong Delta to river villages... explore Angkor temples that defy time...
uncover layered urban histories, from ancient Hoi An to French Hanoi to modern Ho Chi Minh City, once known as Saigon...
meet artisans of silk and rice paper... discover cultural traditions, like Vietnamese water puppetry and Laotian Lao Baci... try your
hand at rice farming... travel by tuk-tuk, buggy, and cyclo... spend a bit of time among timeless golden buddhas... and more.
INDOCHINA: VIETNAM, CAMBODIA & LAOS
StorieS by
Ken Burns
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Luang Prabang
4. FROM HA LONG TO DA NANG
A morning cruise through Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site, brings you up close to rocky
grottoes and quiet beaches. More picturesque sights
await after you disembark Bhaya III and fly from Hanoi
to Da Nang. In nearby Hoi An, an ancient village rich
in beauty and cultural history, stay two nights at Hotel
Royal Hoi An, on the banks of the Thu Bon River. Enjoy
dinner at your hotel this evening. Meals BD
5. ILLUMINATING HOI AN AND A CYCLO TOUR
Get to know Hoi An today. A UNESCO World Heritage
Site for its more than 844 historic structures, including
the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge, the village is easy to
explore and a delight to visit. Discover Hoi An’s historic
lanes on a cyclo tour, before enjoying the sights as you
wish. Life has changed little here over the centuries as
you will see when you wander past merchant homes and
temples. Take the opportunity to experience an authentic
slice of local life in the colourful riverside market, where
exotic foods and oddities are for sale. Meals B
One-Pillar Pagoda. Take a buggy ride to the infamous
Hoa Lo Prison (“Hanoi Hilton”), where you’ll see where
Senator John McCain and Douglas Peterson were
once confined. Dine on regional specialties for lunch
and attend a traditional water puppet performance
this afternoon, a uniquely North Vietnamese art form,
centuries old, that celebrates rural life and folklore. The
rest of the day is free to spend as you like. Meals BL
3. M OVERNIGHT CRUISING ON HA LONG BAY
Observe rural Vietnamese daily life unfold as you pass
water buffalo, ancient temples, and local farmers at work in
the rice paddies en route to the inviting blue-green waters
of Ha Long Bay, known as the “Bay of the Descending
Dragons.” Legend has it that dragons sent by the gods to
help defend the land against invaders spat out jewels and
jade, which became the many spectacular emerald-green
pillar-like islands and islets that dot the bay today. Come
aboard Bhaya III, a replica of an ancient Chinese sailing
junk – with modern amenities – for an overnight cruise.
Enjoy a cooking demonstration before dinner. Meals BLD
ASIATravelling Well IncludesÉ• NEW FOR 2018 – Exclusive to Tauck, “Stories by
Ken Burns” are filmed narratives featuring insightsby award-winning filmmakers Ken Burns, LynnNovickandSarahBotsteinbasedontheirupcomingPBSdocumentaryseriesThe Vietnam War
• OvernightcruiseonHaLongBayaboard Bhaya III,areplicaofatraditionalChinesejunk
• Sampan cruiseintheMekongDeltawithvisitstoaricepaperworkshopandafishsaucefactory
• VisittothetemplesofAngkorandasunrisealms-givingritualinLuangPrabang
• AcyclotourofthehistoricsitesofpicturesqueHoiAn
• VisittoaricefarminruralLaosandaspecialLaoBaci“well-wishing”ceremony
• 38meals,airporttransfersasnoted;gratuitiestoshipstaffandlocalguides;servicecharges,admissionfees,taxesandporterage
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6. TO HO CHI MINH CITY & CU CHI TUNNELS
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City this morning; upon arrival, head
to the Cu Chi Tunnels in Ben Duoc for a close-up look at
a key vestige of the Vietnam War. This vast underground
network of meeting rooms, triage centres and kitchens
offers a unique view of the wartime existence of the Viet
Cong and peasant soldiers. Dinner this evening in Ho
Chi Minh City is French – served in the elegant garden
courtyard of a restored city villa. Meals BLD
7. DISCOVERING HO CHI MINH CITY
You may recall Ho Chi Minh City as the former colonial
city of Saigon. Today it bustles with forward-looking
energy, new skyscrapers, traditional street vendors, and
open-air cafés. Take in landmarks of Vietnamese history
on a tour that includes the Post Office; the Cathedral;
and Reunification Hall, formerly the presidential palace of
South Vietnam. The rest of your day is free. Meals BL
8. DAILY LIFE IN THE MEKONG DELTA
This morning’s excursion takes you to the Mekong Delta
for a look at life along the Mekong River. Arrive in the
town of Cai Be, where a motorised sampan waits to ferry
you to little workshops making rice paper and fish sauce.
Enjoy lunch at the home of a local farmer. Dinner this
evening is at leisure in Ho Chi Minh City. Meals BLD
Phnom Penh
Siem Reap
9. FLY TO PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA
Fly this morning from Vietnam into Cambodia, making
your way to exotic Phnom Penh, a city that has risen up
from troubled times to become a developing regional
attraction. Your landmark luxury hotel is across the street
from the American Embassy. This evening dine at one of
the city’s premier French restaurants. Meals BLD
10. THE CHANGING FACE OF PHNOM PENH
Explore Phnom Penh today, riding cyclos to visit the
century-old ornate Royal Palace complex and the Silver
Pagoda, notable for its silver-tiled floor, then view art
treasures at the National Museum. After lunch, if you
wish, join us for an optional visit to the “Killing Fields”
of Choeung Ek and the Tuol Sleng museum, where the
victims of the “S-21” prison are memorialised. Return to
Raffles Hotel Le Royal for dinner this evening. Meals BLD
11. FLY TO SIEM REAP & VISIT ANGKOR WAT
Take a short flight from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap and
the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor, the ancient
capital city of the Khmer Empire. Angkor Wat, said to be
the largest temple ruins in the world, reigns in unrivalled
spiritual splendour; go on a guided visit before enjoying
dinner this evening at your tranquil hotel. Meals BLD
12. ANGKOR’S ANCIENT TEMPLES
On a guided tour today, view more amazing sculpted
monuments from the Khmer Empire, including the
root-shrouded Temple of Ta Prohm, imperial Angkor Thom,
the elaborate Elephant Terrace, and the incomparable
Bayon Temple. Have lunch at a local restaurant. Meals BL
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13. FLY TO LUANG PRABANG
Spend the morning as you wish – enjoying the amenities
of your hotel or perhaps taking a tuk-tuk to explore more
of Siem Reap on your own. An afternoon flight brings you
to Luang Prabang in Laos. You’ll arrive in time for dinner
at your lovely colonial-style boutique hotel. Meals BLD
14. LAOTIAN HISTORY AND LIFESTYLES
Shortly after dawn in Luang Prabang, a gong announces
the end of morning prayers and the beginning of a
procession of monks emerging from the temples to seek
alms; rise early this morning to experience this extraordinary
ritual. After breakfast, explore the National Museum, which
depicts day-to-day royal life; visit the Wat Mai temple; and
take an orientation tour of the city. Then, a scenic drive
through the countryside leads to the beautiful multi-tiered
cascades of the Tad Kouang Si waterfalls, tumbling over
limestone formations to create turquoise-coloured pools;
the wildlife-rich jungle entices with natural footpaths perfect
for hiking. Return to your hotel in Luang Prabang for an
evening free to spend as you please. Meals BL
15. LAO BACI (WELL-WISHING) CEREMONY
Spend the morning on a community based living rice
farm in the countryside; experience the life of local rice
farmers and, if you like, try your hand at some of their daily
activities – or observe the scene from a traditional Lao
rice house balcony. There will also be time to visit local
handicraft workshops featuring crafts including bamboo
weaving, blacksmithing, and sugar cane processing. A
tour of an organic garden offers insights into traditional
medicine. Return to your hotel for an afternoon at leisure.
Later, join us for a farewell dinner highlighted by a special
Lao welcome and a traditional Lao Baci well-wishing
ceremony, complete with music and dance. Meals BLD
16 DAYS from £4,290* pluS AirfAre(15 Breakfasts, 13 Lunches & 10 Dinners)
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ACTIVITY2
PACE3 Go to page 133 for activity and pace level details.
FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONSNight 1,2 SOFITELLEGENDMETROPOLE Hanoi, Vietnam
HANOI
Night 3 ABOARD BHAYA III Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
Night 4,5 HOTELROYALHOIAN Hoi An, Vietnam
Night 6-8 INTERCONTINENTAL Ho Chi Minh City, ASIANASAIGON Vietnam
Night 9,10 RAFFLESHOTELLEROYAL Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Night 11,12 RAFFLESGRANDHOTEL Siem Reap, Cambodia D’ANGKOR
Night 13-15 THELUANGSAYRESIDENCE Luang Prabang, Laos
January–24February;14October–December*LAND PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (6 flights) = TOTAL PER PERSON
Double £4650 + £1000 = £5650 Single £6071 + £1000 = £7071 Triple £4457 + £1000 = £5457
25February–13October*LAND PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (6 flights) = TOTAL PER PERSON
Double £4290 + £1000 = £5290 Single £5589 + £1000 = £6589 Triple £4121 + £1000 = £5121
16. JOURNEY HOME
Morning sightseeing takes you to an elephant village for
an educational opportunity before returning to your hotel
for lunch. A late day flight brings you back to Hanoi. Tour
ends: Hanoi. Fly to Hanoi International Airport to connect
with your flight home, arriving early evening; international
flights should depart no earlier than 9 PM. Allow at least
three hours for flight check-in at the airport. Meals BL
Mekong Delta
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Bangkok
Hué
Ho Chi Minh City
LAOSChiangMai
Maximum Elevation: 1,030 ft.
CAMBODIA
GULF OFTHAILAND
VIETNAM
THAILAND
Hanoi
Da Nang
Angkor Wat
CHINA
Siem Reap
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
1. ARRIVE HANOI
Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. A
transfer is included from Noi Bai International Airport to
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, close to the historic Old
Quarter of Vietnam’s capital city. This evening enjoy our
welcome reception and dinner at Le Beaulieu. Meals D
2. HANOI: FRENCH HERITAGE, ASIAN TRADITION
Explore Hanoi on a buggy ride that takes you past
old and new, a historic city turning stylish metropolis.
Sightseeing begins in Ba Dinh Square, a mecca for the
Vietnamese in central Hanoi. Lined with architecture
that speaks to the contrasts of the city’s past, the
square houses Ho Chi Minh’s Soviet-style mausoleum,
ONE TRIP. THREE COUNTRIES. INFINITE STORIES. Immerse in history, culture, and religion on an
eye-opening and moving journey through time... travel by cyclo, buggy, and boat like the locals do... visit three UNESCO World
Heritage Sites... tour the ancient Khmer temples of Angkor, the imperial Forbidden Purple City of Hué, the streets of Old Hanoi...
linger on the waterways of Bangkok and in the lush hills of Chiang Mai... see how locals really live – in traditional Thai tribes, in
a Vietnamese home, in outdoor markets. And discover the most relaxing (and relaxed) Buddha ever!
VIETNAM, CAMBODIA& THAILAND
StorieS by
Ken Burns
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4. IMPERIAL SIGHTS / DA NANG’S CHINA BEACH
Visit the Thien Mu (Celestial Lady) Pagoda, a seven-tiered
Buddhist tower built in the 1600s, followed by a boat
cruise along the Perfume River. Disembark and depart
Hué, driving through the emerald landscapes of Hai Van
Pass (and Hai Van Mountain) to the seaside town of Da
Nang for a two-night stay at your China Beach waterfront
resort. Dine at a choice of hotel restaurants. Meals BLD
5. HISTORY AND CHARM IN HOI AN
Meeting the locals is one of the best ways to connect with
a destination and today promises a close-up look at daily
life in Vietnam from a stop at a kindergarten school in Da
Nang to a cyclo tour of picturesque Hoi An and an insider
visit in a typical house. Memorable highlights include Hoi
An’s 18th-century Japanese bridge topped with a pagoda,
the Phung Hung House, and a riverside street market
bustling with colourful sights and sounds. Meals BD
his simple teak home on stilts, and the French colonial
palace once home to the governor general of Indochina.
Nearby, visit the petite One Pillar Pagoda rising out of a
lotus pond and Hoa Lo Prison (once termed the “Hanoi
Hilton” by American POWs). Later in the afternoon,
join us for a traditional water puppet show, an art form
unique to Vietnam. Dine as you wish tonight. Meals BL
3. HUÉ, VIETNAM’S ANCIENT CAPITALTake a short flight to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of
Hué, one of Vietnam’s most beautiful cities, where you will
visit the tomb of Tu Duc en route to your riverfront hotel.
After lunch, hop aboard a pedal-powered cyclo for an
open-air tour of Hué’s Imperial Citadel. Once the nation’s
capital, the remains of this 19th-century city include an
outer court of gardens, an inner court where the emperor
once met with dignitaries, a Forbidden Purple City, and a
palace – for use only by the royal family and trusted senior
advisors. Dine at leisure in your hotel tonight. Meals BLD
ASIATravelling Well Includes…• NEW FOR 2018 – Exclusive to Tauck, “Stories
by Ken Burns” are filmed narratives featuring insights by award-winning filmmakers Ken Burns, Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein based on their upcoming PBS documentary series The Vietnam War
• Sightseeing by buggy in Old Hanoi and by cyclo in imperial Hué & historic Hoi An
• Visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Angkor, Hué and Hoi An
• A drive to 14th-century Wat Phra That temple, overlooking the landscape of Chiang Mai; Hill tribe village visits to meet people of the Padong and Palong tribes of Chiang Mai; a boat cruise that explores daily life along the klongs (canals) of Bangkok
• Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
• 37 meals, service charges, taxes, gratuities to local guides and porterage
Thailand
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6. CU CHI TUNNELS AND SAIGON HERITAGE
An early flight brings you to Ho Chi Minh City, known
as Saigon until after the end of the Vietnam War, where
you’ll head from the airport straight to the Cu Chi tunnels.
This immense underground network of tunnels was
dug by hand; work began during the country’s fight for
independence from the French, then expanded during the
Vietnam War to include bomb shelters and medical care
and storage facilities for the Viet Cong, deep under jungle
terrain. A guided walk here invites up-close exploration.
Dinner tonight is classic French fare, served at a fine
restaurant in downtown Ho Chi Minh City! Meals BLD
7. HO CHI MINH CITY
Exploring Ho Chi Minh City, visit Ben Thanh Market and
the former presidential palace of South Vietnam, renamed
“Reunification Hall” in 1975. An overview of the city’s key
sights follows, including the US Consulate; the former US
Embassy, a witness to the crucial events of 1975; the
Central Post Office designed by Paris’ Gustave Eiffel of
Eiffel Tower fame; and Notre Dame Cathedral. The rest of
the day is free for you to enjoy as you wish. Meals BL
8. SIEM REAP’S ARCHAEOLOGICAL TREASURES
Fly to Siem Reap, Cambodia, for a stay near the UNESCO
World Heritage Site of Angkor. Inside are scores of temples
and palaces, built by the Khmer people from the 9th – 15th
centuries, tributes to an exemplary civilisation. Your visit
today focusses on the best-preserved temple, Angkor Wat;
surrounded by a moat dug by thousands of workers, its
ornamented towers are nested in an alignment precisely
oriented along the Earth’s north-south axis. Meals BLD
9. SCULPTED TEMPLES OF ANGKOR
Jungle-clad Ta Prohm temple is your first stop today. Left
in the clutches of centuries-old vines, the temple’s delicate
reliefs are covered by creeping plants and its massive
stones are cleaved by green; the effect is otherworldly yet
magnificent. Sightseeing continues in Angkor Thom, at the
Terrace of the Elephants, and at Bayon Temple. Later, you
may wish to join us for a boat cruise on Tonle Sap Lake,
where you’ll see colourful “floating villages.” Meals BLD
10. NORTH TO CHIANG MAI & UP TO DOI SUTHEP
Morning flights bring you, via Bangkok, to Chiang Mai,
Thailand’s “Rose of the North,” known for its artistic
heritage. Upon arrival, venture into Doi Suthep-Pui National
Park, a wildlife reserve set in a dense mountain forest.
At the summit of Doi Suthep lies one of Thailand’s most
sacred sites, Wat Phra That temple; its golden-coloured
chedi (tower) overlooks the hills of Chiang Mai. Settle
into the award-winning Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai,
nestled in terraced rice fields with mountain views. Meals BD
11. AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN
Elephants are Thailand’s national animal; this morning
visit an elephant camp for an opportunity to feed these
wonderful creatures bananas and sugar cane, see how
they are bathed, and witness their amazing skills and
intelligence. Enjoy a picnic lunch and a visit to the Elephant
Nursery to see the baby elephants before returning to your
resort. The remainder of the day is spent at your leisure;
enjoy dinner at the resort this evening. Meals BLD
12. COLOURFUL, CULTURALLY RICH HILL TRIBES
Become acquainted with the region’s hill tribes who live
in traditional farming communities outside of Chiang Mai.
Each tribe has its own language, beliefs, and customs,
and many of them sell colourful handmade wares. Go
village hopping today, see how a local school operates,
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and meet members of the Palong and Padong tribes; the
“long-necked” Padong women are known for the distinctive
brass rings they wear around their necks, making their
necks look elongated. The rest of your day is free. Meals BD
13. ON THE RIVER OF KINGS IN BANGKOK
Your return flight to Bangkok touches down in late morning.
Have lunch at a local restaurant before checking into your
hotel. From the balcony of your room, you’ll be able to look
out over the city’s spectacular Chao Phraya River, known
as the “River of Kings.” Enjoy time at leisure, followed by a
choice of dining venues this evening. Meals BLD
14. A GRAND PALACE & A RECLINING BUDDHA
Take an express boat to Tha Chang Pier for a walking
tour to Wat Pho temple, home of the golden Reclining
Buddha, about 43 metres long and 15 metres high! Visit
the 18th-century Grand Palace, where Thai royalty once
lived, and go inside Wat Phra Kaew to see the revered
small Buddha carved from a single piece of jade. Savour a
flavourful Thai lunch before a motorboat takes you back to
your hotel for free time for the rest of the day. Meals BL
15. EXPLORING BANGKOK’S KLONGS
Get a close-up look at daily life along the busy Chao
Phraya River on a cruise of Bangkok’s canals or klongs.
Stop to visit Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn), a breathtaking
riverside landmark, and the Jim Thompson House
museum, home of the American architect-entrepreneur,
and former OSS operative, credited with revitalising the
Thai silk industry in the 1950s. Return to the Shangri-La
Hotel in the heart of Bangkok; we invite you to join us
this evening for a special farewell dinner. Meals BD
16. JOURNEY HOME
Tour ends: Bangkok. A transfer is included from
Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok to Bangkok International
Airport; please allow a minimum of three hours for your
flight check-in at the airport. Meals B
Wat Pho Temple16 DAYS from £4,470* pluS AirfAre(15 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches & 12 Dinners)
BEGINS HANOI08⁄ , 12⁄ , 15⁄ , 19, 26⁄ , 29 Jan 02⁄ , 05⁄ , 19⁄ , 23⁄ , 26⁄ Feb 02, 09⁄ Mar 14, 24 Sep 12, 19, 29⁄ Oct 16 Nov 07, 10 Dec ⁄ = Sold Out!
Dates in blue indicate Small Group Departures averaging 24 Tauck guests, priced
from £5240 per person double plus on-tour air; specific dates apply – enquire at time of
booking.
Special Solo Traveller Savings: dates in red indicate special departures where
you save £280 on the single room price; enquire at time of booking.
Go to tauck.co.uk for up-to-the-minute space availability; additional departures
may become available as these sell out.
PRICE PER PERSON
International Airfare is additional. Contact Tauck for rates
on international air for travel originating in the UK (subject to
availability). Please enquire at time of booking about additional
hotel nights before or after your tour.
Note: For activities marked with an asterisk (*), participation is
at your own risk and a signed liability waiver will be required.
Bookings are subject to our Booking Conditions.
FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONSNight 1,2 SOFITEL LEGEND METROPOLE Hanoi, Vietnam
HANOINight 3 LA RÉSIDENCE HOTEL & SPA Hué, Vietnam
Night 4,5* FURAMA RESORT DA NANG Da Nang, Vietnam
Night 6,7 SHERATON SAIGON Ho Chi Minh City, HOTEL & TOWERS Vietnam
Night 8,9 RAFFLES GRAND HOTEL Siem Reap, Cambodia D’ANGKOR
Night 10-12 FOUR SEASONS RESORT Chiang Mai, Thailand CHIANG MAI
Night 13-15 SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, Bangkok,Thailand BANGKOK
*Tour of 26 Feb will stay at MGallery Hotel Royal Hoi An.
January – February; October – December*LAND PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (5 flights) = TOTAL PER PERSON
Double £5160 + £900 = £6060 Single £6581 + £900 = £7481 Triple £4924 + £900 = £5824
March – September*LAND PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (5 flights) = TOTAL PER PERSON
Double £4470 + £900 = £5370 Single £5798 + £900 = £6698 Triple £4237 + £900 = £5137
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5,000 YEARS OF STORIED SIGHTS... Great walls that weave ancient empires into modern-day wonders...
palatial monuments with forbidden treasures in Beijing... a rickshaw ride through colourful hutongs... Xi’an warriors standing
in stony silence for thousands of years... a river transforming the course of history... Shanghai acrobats & a city engineered to
soar... a sampan cruise on Shennong Stream... dim sum & Victoria Peak in Hong Kong...
The Great
Wall of China
CHINA, THE YANGTZE RIVER & HONG KONG
Beijing
Yangtze
River
ChongqingYichang
Guilin
Hong Kong
Shanghai
XiÕan
Li River
Maximum Elevation: 1,900 ft.
CHINA
1. ARRIVE IN BEIJING
Tour begins: 5:30 PM, Waldorf Astoria Beijing. Transfers are
included from Beijing Capital International Airport to Waldorf
Astoria Beijing. Please join us for a taste of local specialties
at this evening’s welcome reception and dinner. Meals D
2. THE GREAT WALL & LIFE IN THE HUTONGS
Take a walk atop the highest point of the Great Wall at the
Badaling section, descending down a stone path to the
bottom on foot. Have lunch with views of this architectural
wonder all around you at the Commune by the Great Wall.
This afternoon, board a rickshaw for a ride to Beijing’s
hutongs – traditional neighbourhoods – where a visit with a
local family adds to the memories of the day. Meals BL
3. A FORBIDDEN CITY & A HEAVENLY TEMPLE
Visit Beijing’s architecturally resplendent Temple of
Heaven this morning, a cultural treasure. Watch locals
practice Tai Chi and learn the moves yourself, before
exploring the Forbidden City, where Imperial China’s
emperors dwelt for centuries; tour the Hall of Supreme
Harmony, the Imperial Garden and more. Just beyond
the Forbidden City, continue on to famous Tiananmen
Square and the mausoleum of Mao Zedong. Dine at your
choice of hotel restaurants this evening. Meals BLD
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ASIATravelling Well Includes…• 3-night Yangtze River cruise on the refurbished
Yangzi Explorer through the Three Gorges
• Private tour, rickshaw ride and visit with a family inside one of Beijing’s disappearing hutongs
• Private talk with a conservation expert at the Terra Cotta Warriors museum in Xi’an
• Special visits to the Han Yang Ling Underground Museum and the Shaanxi History Museum
• Private cruise along the Li River in Guilin, past mist-shrouded limestone peaks
• Performance of Shanghai’s daring, hi-tech ERA acrobatic show
• Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
• 37 meals, gratuities to ship staff & local guides, service charges, taxes and porterage
Terra Cotta Warriors
7. CRUISING THE TRANQUIL LI RIVER
Feast your eyes on the beauty of the Li River on a
private Tauck cruise past tranquil bamboo groves and
mist-shrouded limestone peaks; then get ready for a
luncheon feast you’ll help prepare yourself during today’s
cooking demonstration. Your evening is free. Meals BLD
8. CHONGQING / M EMBARK YANGTZE CRUISE
Your morning flight brings you to Chongqing. Make a visit
to the Chongqing Zoo – known for its rare species including
giant pandas and red pandas – before boarding the Yangzi
Explorer, extensively renovated in 2017, for the start of your
three-night Yangtze River cruise. Meals BLD
9. M LIFE ALONG THE YANGTZE RIVER
Learn how to prepare authentic tea and make dumplings
as you cruise the Yangtze. After lunch, join us on a
shore excursion to Fengdu or Wanzhou (depending
on river conditions) for a look at local life; meet farm
families whose lives were changed by the Three Gorges
Dam Project; the colossal dam project displaced more
than 1.2 million people. Enjoy afternoon tea, an onboard
lecture, and a welcome dinner tonight. Meals BLD
4. FLY TO XI’AN & GO UNDERGROUND
Fly to Xi’an, one of the oldest cities in China and home
to more than 3,100 years of history. Visit the Han Yang
Ling Underground Mausoleum – undisturbed for about
2,100 years before it was recently opened to the public –
and its museum, where you’ll find cultural relics depicting
life during the Western Han Dynasty. Meals BD
5. TERRA COTTA WARRIORS & SHAANXI MUSEUM
Some 8,000 lifelike soldiers, with life-sized horses, have
guarded their emperor’s tomb for 2,000 years... get an
insider’s view of the Terra Cotta Warriors from a leading
museum staffer. After a traditional dumpling lunch, explore
ancient China further with a special visit to the Shaanxi
History Museum, home to 300,000+ artefacts. Meals BLD
6. FLY TO GUILIN FOR A CANAL CRUISE
Fly to Guilin, whose landscapes have inspired for
centuries. An early evening cruise on the city’s canals
takes you past buildings and under bridges built to
imitate famous spans like the Golden Gate Bridge
and the Tower Bridge; enjoy a cormorant fishing
demonstration along the way. Meals BD
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10. M CRUISING THE THREE GORGES
Today, navigate through Qutang and Wu gorges; explore
Shennong Stream on a private Tauck shore excursion via
sampan (local longboat); and enjoy a calligraphy lesson
as Yangzi Explorer sails through Xiling Gorge. Meals BLD
11. THREE GORGES DAM & ON TO SHANGHAI
Tour the site of the Three Gorges Dam, one of the largest
engineering projects ever attempted; disembark Yangzi
Explorer in Yichang for your flight to Shanghai. Meals BLD
12. SHANGHAI’S BUND, ACROBATS & MORE
In Shanghai, explore the famous waterfront Bund; visit
harmonious Yu Gardens; and watch the daring acrobatic
performers of the acclaimed ERA show tonight. Meals BL
13. THE PAST MEETS THE FUTURE IN SHANGHAI
“Time travel” at Shanghai’s Urban Planning Centre; view
premier artefacts at the Shanghai Museum; and see historic
shikumen homes on a walk through Xintiandi. Meals BD
14. WELCOME TO HONG KONG
Fly to Hong Kong and explore the city as you wish today
from your world-class hotel, set more than 100 stories
atop a skyscraper overlooking Kowloon Harbour. Meals B
15. HONG KONG FROM MANY VIEWPOINTS
Rides on the Star Ferry, a private double-decker bus, and a
funicular tram up Victoria Peak offer different perspectives
of Hong Kong. We invite you to join us for a farewell
reception and dinner tonight at your hotel, overlooking
Kowloon and Victoria Harbour from the upper floors of the
International Commerce Centre. Meals BLD
16. JOURNEY HOME
Tour ends: Hong Kong. Fly home anytime; a transfer is
included from The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong to Hong Kong
Int’l Airport. Allow 3 hours for flight check-in. Meals B
FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONSNight 1-3 WALDORF ASTORIA BEIJING Beijing
Night 4,5 SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, XI’AN Xi’an
Night 6,7 SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, GUILIN Guilin
Night 8-10 ABOARD YANGZI EXPLORER Yangtze River
Night 11-13 FAIRMONT PEACE HOTEL Shanghai
Night 14,15 THE RITZ-CARLTON, Hong Kong HONG KONG
16 DAYS from £4,590* pluS AirfAre(15 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches & 12 Dinners)
BEGINS BEIJING05⁄ , 12, 26 Apr 03, 17, 24 ⁄ , 31 May 07, 14 Jun 30 Aug 06⁄ , 13, 27 Sep 04, 11, 18⁄ , 25 Oct ⁄ = Sold Out!
Dates in blue indicate Small Group Departures averaging 24 Tauck guests, priced
from £5,160 per person double plus on-tour air; specific dates apply – ask at booking.
Special Solo Traveller Savings: dates in red indicate special departures where
you save £340 on the single room price; enquire at time of booking.
Go to tauck.co.uk for up-to-the-minute space availability.
PRICE PER PERSON
05 April – 11 April; 14 June – 29 August; 18 October – 31 October
*LAND/CRUISE PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (5 flights) = TOTAL PER PERSON
M Main Deck Double £4590 R £830 U £5420 (Deluxe Cabins) Single £6046 R £830 U £6876 Triple £4213 R £830 U £5043
M Xiling Deck Double £4670 R £830 U £5500 (Deluxe Cabins) Single £6198 R £830 U £7028 Triple £4284 R £830 U £5114
M Wu Deck Double £4750 R £830 U £5580 (Deluxe Cabins) Single £6261 R £830 U £7091 Triple £4313 R £830 U £5143
M Wu Deck Double £5440 R £830 U £6270 (Standard Suites) Single £6982 R £830 U £7812 Triple £4658 R £830 U £5488
M Qutang Deck Double £5580 R £830 U £6410 (Standard Suites) Single £7065 R £830 U £7895 Triple £4698 R £830 U £5528
M Qutang Deck Double £6140 R £830 U £6970 (Jade Suite) Single £8692 R £830 U £9522 Triple £5486 R £830 U £6316
12 April – 13 June; 30 August – 17 October
*LAND/CRUISE PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (5 flights) = TOTAL PER PERSON
M Main Deck Double £5040 R £900 U £5940 (Deluxe Cabins) Single £6939 R £900 U £7839 Triple £4612 R £900 U £5512
M Xiling Deck Double £5080 R £900 U £5980 (Deluxe Cabins) Single £7097 R £900 U £7997 Triple £4681 R £900 U £5581
M Wu Deck Double £5160 R £900 U £6060 (Deluxe Cabins) Single £7157 R £900 U £8057 Triple £4712 R £900 U £5612
M Wu Deck Double £5850 R £900 U £6750 (Standard Suites) Single £7872 R £900 U £8772 Triple £5054 R £900 U £5954
M Qutang Deck Double £5990 R £900 U £6890 (Standard Suites) Single £7961 R £900 U £8861 Triple £5097 R £900 U £5997
M Qutang Deck Double £6540 R £900 U £7440 (Jade Suite) Single £9588 R £900 U £10,488 Triple £5882 R £900 U £6782
International Airfare is additional. Contact Tauck for rates on international
air for travel originating in the UK (subject to availability). Please enquire at time of
booking about additional hotel nights before or after your tour.
Bookings are subject to our Booking Conditions.
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Our 3-night cruise aboard Yangzi Explorer takes you through the scenic
heart of the Yangtze River, the Three Gorges, with included shore
excursions. Carrying no more than 124 guests with a crew of 130
and boasting the highest ship staff-to-guest ratio on the Yangtze,
Yangzi Explorer enters the 2018 cruising season fresh from an
extensive refurbishment in 2017. The ship’s Deluxe Cabins –
equipped with a minibar, bathrobes and slippers, phone, safe,
TV, hair dryer, and private balcony – have been revamped with
new furnishings, wall coverings, carpeting, curtains, bed linens
and more... while all suites have undergone a complete renovation
showcasing contemporary Chinese design elements and featuring
new amenities from bed linens to bathrobes and slippers. Yangzi
Explorer offers many options for your leisure-time activities, including a
fitness centre, multi-language library, spa facilities, theatre, lounge, and
espresso bar. Enjoy international buffets at breakfast and lunch, while
dinner tempts with fine dining and a variety of international and Chinese
specialties in a new restaurant. The Yangzi Explorer cruise runs east from
Chongqing to Yichang. Ask at booking about cabin selection for solo and
small group departures.
Chongqing
Shibaozhai
Fengdu
Daning River
Shennong Stream
Zigui
Badong
Shashi
Chibi
Yueyang
Yichang
Wuhan
Jialing River
Wanxian
Fengjie Wushan
Dongting Lake
T h e T h r e e G o r g e s
Qutang
Gorge
Wu Gorge
Xiling Gorge
The Three Gorges Dam Reservoir
507K
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506K
Jade599 K
410K
412T
414K
408TC
406KC
306TC
310TC
207KC
401K
308KC
312KC
203K
205TC
Suite
Lounge
Clinic
BusinessCenter
Photo Center
303KC
301KC
313K
314K
211K
212K
Deluxe Cabin
Suite
Jade Suite
K = King Bed
= C - Connecting Cabins
T = Twin Bed
YANGZI EXPLORER
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DISCOVER THE REVERED TRADITIONS AND UNIQUE SENSE OF BEAUTY THAT INFUSE
LIFE HERE... On the main island of Honshu, from Tokyo to the hot springs resort town of Hakone and on through the “Japanese
Alps” to Kanazawa and the cultural treasure trove of Kyoto, visit a private home, shoes off, for a tea ceremony and Origami... explore
castles, temples, shrines, a samurai home, and world-class gardens... make sushi, taste sake, cruise Lake Ashi to see Mt. Fuji... enjoy
a taiko performance, Shinto music, Kagura dancing, a sumo wrestling demonstration... and meet a geisha expert.
KyotoESSENCE OF JAPAN
1. ARRIVE TOKYO
Tour begins: 6:30 PM, Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo. A
transfer is included from Tokyo’s Narita and Haneda
airports to the five-star Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo,
conveniently located in the Nihonbashi business district
in the heart of the city. Join us for a welcome reception
and dinner at your hotel this evening. Meals D
2. EXPERIENCE TOKYO TRADITIONS
Life in Tokyo is a lively mix of traditions, past and
present. This morning, you will have the opportunity
to get your hands around two of them. First up is an
exclusive and exhilarating taiko drumming class where
you will learn the basics and the beat of this jazzed up
“fat drum” music, shoes off. Sushi making with an expert
is next on the menu, where you’ll become proficient in
the fine art of folding, rolling, and sampling your edible
works of art. This afternoon, explore the Edo-Tokyo
Museum, chronicling Tokyo’s development from its roots
Tokyo
PACIFIC
OCEAN
Maximum Elevation: 4,455 ft.
Hakone
Mt. Fuji
SEA OF
JAPAN Matsumoto
Kanazawa
Kyoto
JAPAN
Odawara
Takayama
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ASIATravelling Well Includes…• Multiple-nightstaysinpremierhotelsinTokyo,
Kyoto,andHakoneandatatraditionalhot
springsresortinMatsumoto
• Tokyo’sEdo-TokyoMuseum,Shintomusic,
Kaguradancing,taikodrums,andsumo
wrestling
• Kyoto–aprivatehomevisitwithteaceremony
andOrigamidemonstration,explorationswith
alocalGeishaexpert,visitstoNijoCastle,
Kinkaku-jiTemple,andKiyomizuTemple
• AcruiseonLakeAshibeneathMt.Fuji;
aflowerarrangingworkshopinHakone;
saketastinginTakayama;aguidedtourof
Kanazawa’sKenroku-enGarden,oneof
Japan’smostreveredlandscapedgardens
• Airporttransfersuponarrivalanddeparture
asnoted
• 29meals,gratuitiestolocalguides,service
charges,admissionfees,taxesandporterage
ikebana, Japanese flower arranging, with a teacher who
leads the class and gives a demonstration. Alternatively,
you can visit the Hakone Open Air Museum featuring
sculptures by Rodin, Picasso, Henry Moore, and others
in a park-like setting. If you’d like, you can indulge
in some pampering at your hotel’s spa, or do as the
Japanese do and take a dip in the healing hot springs
(onsen). Tonight put on your yukata (kimono) and relax
over a special “homey” dinner at your hotel. Meals BLD
5. THE JAPANESE ALPS AND MATSUMOTO
Drive across Honshu Island through the towering
“Japanese Alps,” forested mountains reaching a height
of 2,700+ metres. Your route takes you past lakes
and into winding valleys dotted with rice farms, rivers,
and villages. Stop for lunch in the hot springs town of
Matsumoto, where you’ll see 400-year-old Matsumoto
Castle; Japan’s oldest castle and a national treasure,
it is also known as the “Crow Castle” because of its
black exterior. Continue to your hotel, combining the
authenticity of a traditional Japanese inn with the
comforts of a contemporary hotel, including western-style
and Japanese rooms, in a tranquil setting. Dinner this
evening is Japanese style, yukatas and slippers on, in a
private room with musical entertainment. Meals BLD
as a fishing village called Edo. The rest of the day is
free to enjoy and explore on your own. There are many
excellent restaurants near your hotel, and your Tauck
Director can make suggestions for places to try. Meals BL
3. ART IN HAKONE, A LAKE CRUISE, AND MT. FUJI
This morning board the legendary bullet train
(shinkansen) for a short ride south to Odawara and
continue on to the scenic hot springs resort town of
Hakone. Enjoy a cruise by private boat on Lake Ashi;
weather permitting, see views of Mt. Fuji, Japan’s
highest mountain, looming over the landscape. Have
lunch, followed by a visit to the Okada Museum of
Art; the exhibits you will see here, including Japanese,
Chinese and Korean works of art, date from ancient
times through present day. This afternoon, settle into
your hotel for a two-night stay. Have dinner at your
leisure tonight in the hotel’s French restaurant. Meals BLD
4. EXPLORING TRADITIONS IN HAKONE
Visit the Itchiku Kubota Art Museum this morning to
see a prized collection of 100+ kimonos created by the
artist, Itchiku Kubota. After lunch, you have a choice
of activities. You may wish to discover the secrets of
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6. OLD TAKAYAMA AND A SAKE BREWERY
This morning, head off for the mountain town of Takayama,
arriving in time for lunch at a restaurant famous for its
Hida beef. This afternoon, take a lesson in sake (Japanese
rice wine) making and tasting at a local brewery. Continue
on to Kanazawa, just inland from the Sea of Japan, for a
two-night stay; the town is well known for its well-preserved
Edo-era districts, art museums and handicrafts. This
evening, dine at a choice of hotel restaurants. Meals BLD
7. GARDENS AND A SAMURAI HOME
A full day’s sightseeing begins in the historic Samurai
District with a visit to the restored Nomura Samurai Family
Residence showcasing the lifestyle of the samurai during
feudal times, when they were prosperous. Next, take a
guided stroll through Kenroku-en Garden, considered
among the country’s top three landscaped gardens. Enjoy
lunch at a signature brasserie restaurant of acclaimed
French chef Paul Bocuse, then join us on a cultural
Lake Ashi
excursion along the cobblestone streets of the historic
Higashi Chaya district and Kanazawa’s geisha district to
see their iconic lattice-lined geisha houses and tea houses.
Spend the rest of the day exploring as you wish. Meals BL
8. A TRAIN RIDE TO BEAUTIFUL KYOTO
Depart Kanazawa by train for Kyoto, arriving around
midday for a four-night stay at a premier hotel in Kyoto.
Have lunch and begin your exploration of the city that
is considered one of Japan’s most beautiful. On your
introductory sightseeing tour, discover a city centre of
glass and steel skyscrapers ringed by hidden temples,
shrines, and gardens that exude the tranquillity and
charm of Japan’s ancient culture. You may choose to
have dinner at our selected local restaurant this evening
or tomorrow night; the choice is yours. Meals BLD
9. A CASTLE, A TEMPLE & THE GEISHA DISTRICT
Today’s sightseeing begins with a visit to the
golden-topped Kinkaku-ji Temple, set in an ancient
garden on the edge of a lake – a position symbolising its
place “between heaven and Earth.” Hear the story of how
this 14th-century temple was burned to the ground by a
young monk and then completely reconstructed. Continue
to the moated Nijo Castle, a 17th-century shogun’s residence
and UNESCO World Heritage Site surrounded by cherry trees;
discover the secret of its “nightingale” floors on a guided
tour, shoes off. After lunch, join our geisha expert for an
insider tour of the back streets of one of Kyoto’s geisha
districts, sharing personal insights on the “flower and
willow” world of the geishas, past and present. Meals BL
INSIDETHEWORLDOFTHEGEISHA
Kyoto is considered the birthplace of Japan’s
geisha culture with the historic Gion district at
its heart. To become a geiko, the preferred term
for geisha, women must spend years in training
as a maiko, perfecting lessons in traditional
dance, musical instruments, flower arranging,
tea ceremonies, calligraphy, painting and the
art of conversation. Seeing them perform is an
exclusive privilege and a highlight of your visit to
Japan. Learn more about their elite world as our
insider expert leads you through the back streets
of the city’s geisha districts, sharing stories along
the way.
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10. A PRIVATE HOME VISIT IN KYOTO
Begin your day with a prayer at the Kiyomizudera (Pure
Water Temple) established in 778; the current buildings
were rebuilt in the 17th century. Drink the water here in
long-handled cups as you wish for longevity, success or
love. Kyoto is known as the craft capital of Japan, and
many traditional arts have been passed down through the
generations. Experience the revered customs of Japanese
culture firsthand during a visit to a private home here; take
your shoes off, come in, and your gracious hostess will
demonstrate the very specific rituals of a Japanese tea
ceremony, followed by a lesson in the paper art of Origami.
Return to your hotel where the afternoon is free for you
to enjoy Kyoto’s charms as you like. Join us for a special
dinner this evening at a local restaurant. Meals BD
11. KYOTO AS YOU PLEASE
Today is free for you to do as you please. The city’s classic
cultural gems span the centuries, and your Tauck Director
will have suggestions for places for you to visit. Meals B
12. TRADITIONAL ARTS AND SUMO IN TOKYO
Ride the train from Kyoto back to Tokyo, arriving in time
for lunch at the famous restaurant Nobu. Afterward visit
Meiji Shrine and view a sacred dance (Kagura) based on
a poem by Emperor Meiji. Our special farewell reception
and dinner tonight take place at a local restaurant and
include a larger-than-life demonstration by sumo wrestlers
(weight gain is an essential part of sumo training). Japan’s
national sport, sumo wrestling, traditionally performed by
men, dates back to ancient times when it was a ritual
performed to entertain the Shinto deities. Meals BLD
13. JOURNEY HOME
Tour ends: Narita International Airport. Fly home anytime.
An airport transfer is included from Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo
to Narita International Airport. Please allow a minimum of
three hours for flight check-in at the airport. Meals B
Taiko drumming
13 DAYS from £7,090 pluS AirfAre(12 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches & 8 Dinners)
BEGINS TOKYO16, 18, 23, 25⁄ , 30⁄ Mar 01⁄ ,06⁄ ,08⁄ , 13⁄ , 15⁄ , 20⁄ , 22⁄ Apr 04, 06, 13⁄ , 25 May 03, 08, 22 Jun 24 Aug 07, 09, 21, 23Sep05, 07, 14, 19 Oct 04, 16 Nov ⁄ = Sold Out!
Dates in blue indicate Small Group Departures averaging 24 Tauck guests,
priced from £8480 per person double; specific dates apply – enquire at booking.
Special Solo Traveller Savings: dates in red indicate special departures where
you save £280 on the single room price; enquire at time of booking.
Go to tauck.co.uk for up-to-the-minute space availability.
PRICE PER PERSON01–22March;July–30August;16–30NovemberDouble £7090 Single £9417 Triple £6698
23–31March;31August–08September;02–15NovemberDouble £7740 Single £10,119 Triple £7294
April–June;09September–OctoberDouble £8140 Single £10,498 Triple £7732
International Airfare is additional. Contact Tauck for rates on international
air for travel originating in the UK (subject to availability). Please enquire at time of
booking about additional hotel nights before or after your tour.
Bookings are subject to our Booking Conditions.
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FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONSNight 1,2 MANDARINORIENTAL,TOKYO Tokyo
Night 3,4 HYATTREGENCYHAKONE Hakone RESORT&SPA
Night 5 TOBIRAONSENMYOJINKAN Matsumoto
Night 6,7** HOTELNIKKOKANAZAWA Kanazawa
Night 8-11* FOURSEASONSHOTELKYOTO Kyoto
Night 12 MANDARINORIENTAL,TOKYO Tokyo
*Small Group Departures will stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto.
**Tours of 06 & 08 April will stay at the ANA Crowne Plaza Kanazawa; tour of 05 Oct
will stay at the Kanazawa Tokyu Hotel.
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RECENTLY NAMED ONE OF “50 TOURS OF A LIFETIME” BY NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLER, this emotionally powerful journey takes you beyond the Japan you think you know. Discover cultural and natural
riches with five days in Osaka and Tokyo and eight days aboard your yacht exploring coastal villages, countryside, and Busan, South
Korea... glide through the idyllic Seto Inland Sea and around the tip of Kyushu... with onshore visits to renowned temples, outstanding
museums, Hiroshima, and Nagasaki. Go inside the worlds of a pearl farmer, a geisha, sumo wrestlers, samurai, monks...
Miyajima
CRUISING THE LAND OF THE RISING SUN
1. ARRIVE OSAKA
Northbound tour begins: The St. Regis Osaka, The
Ritz-Carlton, Osaka or The Conrad Osaka. A transfer is
included from Osaka’s Kansai International Airport or Itami
Airport to The St. Regis Osaka, The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka or
The Conrad Osaka. Enjoy a lecture, geisha performance
and dinner during Tauck’s exclusive cultural evening. Meals D
2. TEMPLES AND TRADITIONS OF KYOTO
Sightseeing includes a visit to the Zen Golden Pavilion and
Sanjusagen-do Temple. After lunch at a local restaurant,
attend a taiko drumming experience. The rest of the day is
free. (Sightseeing on days 2 and 3 may alternate.) Meals BLD
CHINA
RUSSIA
NORTH
KOREA
Tokyo
Uwajima
Hiroshima/Miyajima
Kyoto
Kurashiki
Uno Ko
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Busan
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Naoshima
Maizuru
Kagoshima
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SHIKOKU
Sakaiminato/Matsue
Nagasaki
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ASIATravelling Well Includes…• Tauck’s private shore excursions and distinctive
inclusions
• All gratuities to Tauck Director, ship staff, local guides and drivers
• 8-night cruise aboard the yacht L’Austral
• 3 nights in Osaka and 2 nights in Tokyo at premier city-centre hotels
• Special Tauck Experiences featuring local cultural entertainment include a sumo wrestling demonstration, geisha and taiko performances and more
• Aboard ship alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available throughout the day, including house wines & spirits; premium spirits and wines are available at extra cost
• 36 meals on land and at sea, airport transfers as noted, service charges, applicable fuel surcharges, taxes, and porterage
6. M HIROSHIMA & THE PEACE MEMORIAL
Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial and sites associated
with the WWII atomic bomb blast of August 1945. After
lunch at a local restaurant serving regional fare, you can
choose to visit the Miyajima-Itsukushima Shrine; or tour the
local Mazda factory. Sail on to Uwajima tonight. Meals BLD
7. M PEARLS AND SQUIRRELS IN UWAJIMA
In Uwajima, visit a pearl farm, stroll through a market,
and check out the Flying Squirrel Temple on a tour led by
a Buddhist monk. The squirrels fly only at night! Meals BLD
8. M SAMURAI & MORE IN KAGOSHIMA
Visit the Chiran Samurai Gardens, and the Chiran Peace
Museum for Kamikaze Pilots, followed by a choice of
activities. Ferry across the bay to see volcanic Sakurajima
up close, or visit the traditional gardens and stately family
home at Sengan-en Garden in Kagoshima. Meals BLD
3. EXPLORING HISTORIC NARA
Journey to Nara to visit Todai-ji (Eastern Great Temple) and
see the Great Buddha sculpted in bronze. After lunch, visit
Nara Park, considered a national treasure. Meals BL
4. OSAKA DISCOVERIES / M EMBARK SHIP
Visit Osaka’s landmark Umeda Sky Building and enjoy a
walking tour of the city’s Dotonburi district after lunch.
Board your yacht L’Austral this afternoon. Meals BLD
5. M ART, BICYCLING & BEER IN UNO KO
Anchor in Uno Ko and travel to Kurashiki for a guided
walking tour and a visit to the Ohara Museum of Art. After
lunch onboard L’Austral, you’ll have a choice of three
activities. Ferry to the island of Naoshima, exclusively
devoted to art installations and the work of the world-class
architect Tadao Ando. Or choose a bicycle ride through
Uno Ko or a visit to Kirin Yokohama Beer Village. Enjoy
your captain’s welcome dinner this evening. Meals BLD
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9. M A DAY IN NAGASAKI
Arrive in Nagasaki for a visit to the Nagasaki Peace Park,
and the Atomic Bomb Museum. After lunch onboard, a
choice of visits includes the Glover Gardens and the Dejima
Museum; or the Nagasaki Ropeway up Mt. Inasa. Meals BLD
10. M BUSTLING BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA
Cruise to Busan this morning; guided sightseeing in this
South Korean city includes a visit to the United Nations
Memorial Cemetery and the Jagalchi Fish Market. Meals BLD
11. M SAKAIMINATO & MATSUE’S BLACK CASTLE
Arrive in Sakaiminato for a visit to the Adachi Museum.
After lunch onboard ship, you can explore Sakaiminato on
your own or choose an excursion to Matsue and the Black
Castle. Enjoy the captain’s farewell dinner tonight. Meals BLD
12. BULLET TRAIN TO TOKYO – AND GINZA
Disembark ship, drive to Kyoto and ride the bullet train to
Tokyo and your city-centre hotel. Enjoy a guided walking
tour of Ginza before spending time at leisure. Meals BL
13. FROM A SHRINE TO SUMO IN TOKYO
Visit the Meiji Shrine and the Edo-Tokyo Museum.
After free time, join us this evening for a farewell dinner
featuring traditional music and sumo wrestling. Meals BLD
14. JOURNEY HOME
Tour ends: Tokyo. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included
from the Mandarin Tokyo, the Shangri-La Hotel Tokyo or
Palace Hotel Tokyo to Narita Int’l Airport or Haneda Airport.
Allow a minimum of three hours for flight check-in. Meals B
14 DAYS from £8,270 pluS AirfAre(13 Breakfasts, 12 Lunches & 11 Dinners)
BEGINS OSAKANorthbound – Osaka to Tokyo Southbound – Osaka to Tokyo 06⁄ , 22⁄ Apr ⁄ = Sold Out! 14, 30 Apr
Go to tauck.co.uk for up-to-the-minute space availability.
LAND / CRUISE PRICE PER PERSON
M Superior Cabin – Deck 3
Double £8270 Single £10,572 Triple £5721
M Deluxe Cabin – Deck 3
Double £8680 Single £10,986 Triple N/A
M Prestige Cabin – Deck 4
Double £8950 Single £11,697 Triple N/A
M Prestige Cabin – Deck 5
Double £9290 Single £12,048 Triple N/A
M Prestige Cabin – Deck 6
Double £9580 Single £12,324 Triple N/A
M Deluxe Suite – Deck 6
Double £10,960 Single N/A Triple N/A
MM Prestige Suite – Deck 5
Double £11,370 Single N/A Triple £7792
MM Prestige Suite – Deck 6
Double £12,060 Single N/A Triple £8253
M Owner’s Cabin – Deck 6
Double £15,170 Single N/A Triple N/A
International Airfare is additional. Contact Tauck for
rates on international air for travel originating in the UK
(subject to availability). Please enquire at time of booking
about additional hotel nights before or after your tour.
Land / Cruise Price includes everything described in
Booking Conditions as well as Tauck shore excursions, cruise
fare, port charges, applicable fuel surcharges, entertainment
and gratuities to Tauck Director and ship staff. Aboard
ship alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available
throughout the day, including house wines & spirits; premium
spirits and wines are available at extra cost. Departures will be hosted by one Tauck
Director for approximately every 40 guests. Tauck’s private shore excursions
and distinctive inclusions valued at £1,560.
Travel North or South: Go to tauck.co.uk for southbound itinerary or ask
at booking. Note: Departure of 30 April calls in Sasebo instead of Nagasaki;
sightseeing will differ.
Shore Excursion Selection: Tauck will contact guests 60 days prior to departure
to assist with shore excursion selections. Note: For all bike rides, hikes and
activities marked with an asterisk (*), participation is at your own risk and requires
a signed liability waiver to be provided.
Bookings are subject to our Booking Conditions.
FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONSNight 1-3 ST. REGIS OSAKA / RITZ-CARLTON, Osaka
OSAKA / CONRAD OSAKA
Night 4-11 ABOARD LÕAUSTRAL Cruising
Night 12,13 MANDARIN TOKYO / SHANGRI-LA, Tokyo TOKYO / PALACE HOTEL TOKYO
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Superior Stateroom – Deck 3 Deluxe Stateroom – Deck 3 Prestige Stateroom – Decks 4, 5, 6
Deluxe Suite – Deck 6
(Prestige Suites consist of twocombined Prestige Staterooms)
Prestige Suite – Decks 5 & 6
Please note: All staterooms on LÕAustral contain showers.Bathtubs are not available except in Owner’s Suite.
Owner’s Suite – Deck 6
• Indicates a bathtub is featured.
L’Austral is small enough to
provide a truly intimate cruise
experience, and her size makes
her ideally suited for visiting ports
that bigger ships can’t reach.
Inviting staterooms (18.5 – 19.5
sq. m.) and suites (28 – 37 sq. m.)
sport sophisticated French touches
and ocean views; elegant public
spaces create the atmosphere of an
upscale floating hotel.
SHIP SPECIFICATIONS:
Built: 2011
Length: 466 ft. / 142 m.
Draft: 15 ft. / 4.5 m.
Beam: 59 ft. / 18 m.
Tonnage: 10,700 gross tons
Cruising Speed: 14 knots
Air Conditioned: Yes
Elevator: Yes
Number of Guests: 224 – 264
Crew Members: 140
Registry: France
Crew Nationality:
French / International
Complimentary Internet:
Service levels may vary
LÕAustral is a 6-deck ship with a chic main dining
room and a casual grill restaurant; three lounges with
bars, access to open decks and evening entertainment; a
theatre, Fitness and Beauty Corner, medical centre, multiple
observation areas; and elevators servicing decks 2 to 6.
132 staterooms (18.5 to 19.5 sq. m.) and suites (28 to 37
sq. m.) have ocean views; 95% have private balconies.
Staterooms offer individually controlled air conditioning,
twin beds that convert to a queen-size bed or a sofa that
converts to a queen-size bed, video on demand, flat-screen
TV with satellite channels, safe, hair dryer & minibar.
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Maximum Elevation: 4,500 ft.
Mumbai
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KathmanduDelhi
NEPAL
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Mount Everest
Bhaktapur
BandhavgarhNational ParkJabalpur
ChitwanNational
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FROM THE HIMALAYAS TO THE ARABIAN SEA... and Chitwan and Bandhavgarh
national parks... discover the cultural diversity, spiritual complexity, compelling history, and natural
beauty of Nepal and Northern India. Special field equipment gives you unique perspectives on Mother
Nature’s most fascinating creatures... set off on game-viewing safaris by boat and Jeep in search of the
single-horned Asiatic rhino and the elusive Bengal tiger... and fly over Mt. Everest on a flightseeing trip!
NORTHERN INDIA & NEPAL
1. ARRIVE NEW DELHI
Tour begins: The Imperial. A transfer is included from
Indira Gandhi International Airport to The Imperial, a
landmark, iconic hotel located steps away from the
shopping district. Most international flights arrive
between 11:00 PM and 3:00 AM. To ease jet lag,
consider travelling to India a day early; ask at booking.
2. OLD & NEW DELHI, PAST AND PRESENT
Explore Old and New Delhi today on a sightseeing
excursion that includes a drive to the Red Fort, the
busy marketplace of Chandni Chowk and Vijay Chowk
to see the Secretariat building, Parliament House, the
Presidential Palace and the India Gate. Visit Rajghat,
Mahatma Gandhi’s cremation site, and the UNESCO
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and pagodas are clustered around the old royal palace, and
visit Kasthamandap, the namesake of Kathmandu said to
be built from a single mythical tree. Tour the marketplace
of Thamel by rickshaw and have lunch in a local restaurant.
Before a traditional Nepalese dinner tonight, meet a female
Sherpa who’s climbed Mount Everest several times; her
presentation is followed by an opportunity for you to ask
questions about her many expeditions. Meals BLD
5. MONKS, A MEDIEVAL TOWN, AND ARTISANS
At nearby Kopan Monastery the monks start their day in
prayer and meditation; take your shoes off and join them
during a morning visit before heading to the colossal stupa
of Boudhanath; it is encircled by images of Buddha and
hundreds of prayer wheels. Explore medieval Bhaktapur
with a local guide; see opulent palaces, temples and
squares in a maze of cobblestone streets free of traffic.
Craftsmen, potters, woodcarvers and weavers produce
their wares here as they have for centuries; you’ll have an
opportunity to view their extraordinary handiwork. Meals BL
World Heritage Site of Humayun’s Tomb, built in 1570
of sandstone and marble and modelled after an Islamic
paradise garden. After lunch at a local restaurant,
sightseeing continues with a visit to the soaring Qutb
Minar Victory Tower, built in 1193. This evening, we
invite you to join us for a welcome dinner. Meals BLD
3. A FLIGHT TO KATHMANDU
Board a plane bound for Kathmandu in Nepal. Touch
down for a three-night stay at a family-run hotel. This
afternoon, visit Pashupatinath Temple on the bank of the
sacred Bagmati River; one of the holiest Hindu temples,
it is renowned for its golden roof and silver doors. Dine
at a choice of hotel restaurants tonight. Meals BD
4. HIMALAYAS FLIGHTSEEING AND A SHERPA
Rise early this morning for a flightseeing* adventure that
soars above the alpine landscapes of Mount Everest. Touch
down for a tour of Durbar Square, where ancient temples
Kathmandu
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6. FLY TO CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK
Fly to Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage
Site in the foothills of the Himalayas. Home to one of the
few remaining groups of single-horned Asiatic rhinoceros,
it’s also one of the last refuges of the Bengal tiger. After
lunch, go on a river safari* by boat and enjoy a sundowner
before returning to your lodge for dinner. Meals BLD
7. EXPLORE CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK BY JEEP
Explore Chitwan National Park on a jeep safari and join a
naturalist for an opportunity to feed and interact with the
elephants at your lodge. Rest of the day is free. Meals BLD
8. A MOUNTAIN RESORT IN DHULIKHEL
Take an early morning jeep safari before flying to
Kathmandu. Drive to your mountainside resort in Dhulikhel
for an overnight stay, where demonstrations in singing
bowls and cooking give you a glimpse of life here. Meals BLD
9. FLY TO DELHI AND ON TO AGRA
Fly to Delhi and continue to Agra, home to the white marble
wonder that is the Taj Mahal. Stay at The Oberoi Amarvilas,
Agra, and dine at your choice of hotel restaurants. Meals BD
Taj Mahal
10. THE TAJ MAHAL AND AGRA FORT
Explore the mesmerising Taj Mahal up close on a
sunrise visit or after breakfast – or both! Then, visit
the city of Agra and the 16th-century red sandstone
Agra Fort, a huge complex of fairy tale palaces and
mosques. This evening’s Maharajah dinner requires
special preparations, with ladies being shown how to
wear a traditional sari (with a touch of henna painting)
and gentlemen donning turbans. Meals BLD
11. THE TEMPLES OF KHAJURAHO
After a morning at leisure, fly to Khajuraho for an overnight
stay. Visit the town’s temples built between the 9th and
10th centuries and praised by UNESCO for striking a
perfect balance of architecture and sculpture. Meals BLD
12. BANDHAVGARH NATIONAL PARK
Drive to Bandhavgarh National Park today, a wildlife-rich
reserve where leopards, deer, jungle cats, wild dogs, and
very elusive, masterfully camouflaged tigers live; you’ll go
on a jungle safari in an open-topped jeep for a chance to
spy resident wildlife. Dine at the lodge tonight. Meals BLD
13. A JUNGLE SAFARI AND A VILLAGE VISIT
At daybreak, drive with expert trackers into the heart of
the Bandhavgarh Forest, one of India’s most scenic areas.
Keep your camera handy – the wildlife at home here include
tigers, leopards, sloth bears, wild boar, jackals and a
variety of birds. Following lunch, spend the afternoon on
another jungle safari or visiting a local village. Meals BLD
MEETMAYASHERPAINKATHMANDU
The first Nepalese woman to have climbed Mount
Everest three times (2006, 2007 and 2016), Maya Sherpa
has always been an adventurer at heart. After studying
business and working as a licensed trekking guide, she
led her first expedition to Mount Everest in 2006. Since
then she has reached the summit of some of the world’s
most difficult mountains and is an inspiration to women
the world over. Fearless and ever humble, she says
“Despite the challenges and hindrances along the way,
nothing is more awesome than knowing I have stepped
on the top of the world.” Chat with her on Day 4, schedule
permitting. In the rare case Maya is not available, you’ll
meet another sherpa who has climbed Mt. Everest.
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14. SAFARI DRIVES AND VILLAGE LIFE
Enjoy a picnic breakfast on this morning’s jungle safari.
After lunch, you have a choice of an afternoon jungle
safari or a visit to a local village. An interactive cooking
demonstration precedes dinner at the hotel. Meals BLD
15. FLIGHT TO MUMBAI
An early morning journey brings you to the airport for
your flight to Mumbai (Bombay). Take an orientation tour
of landmark sights – and colourful dhobis – en route to
your waterfront hotel, where dinner is at leisure. Meals BLD
16. COLONIAL MUMBAI
A guided tour of Mumbai today takes you to the Gateway
of India, commemorating the landing of King George V
and Queen Mary in 1911, walks past heritage sites that
chronicle the city’s historic roots, and goes inside the
railway station, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, formerly
known as the Victoria Terminus. A UNESCO World Heritage
Site, it is resplendent with vaulted roofs, arches, Gothic
spires, flying buttresses, gables crowned by neoclassical
sculptures, stone carvings, and friezes. Have lunch and
spend the afternoon exploring the sights as you wish. Join
us for a farewell cocktail reception this evening. Meals BL
17. JOURNEY HOME
Tour ends: Mumbai (Bombay). Fly home anytime.
A transfer is included from The Oberoi, Mumbai
to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Most
international flights depart between 2:00 – 3:00 AM;
allow a minimum of 3 hours for flight check-in. Meals B
Kopan Monastery
17 DAYS from £7,340* pluS AirfAre(16 Breakfasts, 13 Lunches & 13 Dinners)
BEGINS DELHI07, 14⁄ , 28⁄ Jan 04⁄ , 11⁄ , 18⁄ , 25⁄ Feb 04, 11 Mar 14, 28 Oct 18Nov 09 Dec ⁄ = Sold Out!
Go to tauck.co.uk for up-to-the-minute space availability. All departures are small
groups averaging 20 guests each, ensuring a more intimate travel experience!
PRICE PER PERSON
*LAND PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (6 flights) = TOTAL PER PERSON
Double £7340 + £240 = £7580 Single £9425 + £240 = £9665 Triple N/A + N/A = N/A
International Airfare is additional. Contact Tauck for rates
on international air for travel originating in the UK (subject to
availability).
Please enquire at booking about additional hotel nights before
or after your tour.
Note: For activities marked with an asterisk (*), participation is
at your own risk and a signed liability waiver will be required.
Bookings are subject to our Booking Conditions.
FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONSNight 1,2 THEIMPERIAL Delhi, India
Night 3-5 DWARIKA’SHOTEL Kathmandu, Nepal
Night 6,7 MEGHAULISERAI Chitwan Nat’l Park, Nepal
Night 8 DWARIKA’SRESORTDHULIKHEL Dhulikhel, Nepal
Night 9,10 THEOBEROIAMARVILAS, Agra, India AGRA
Night 11 THELALITTEMPLEVIEW Khajuraho, India KHAJURAHO
Night 12-14 MAHUAKOTHI Bandhavgarh Nat’l Park, India
Night 15,16 THEOBEROI,MUMBAI Mumbai (Bombay), India
Special note about travelling on Northern India & Nepal:
In order to access Bandhavgarh National Park, we will be
travelling on two-lane roads which may be very bumpy
and uneven. Driving in India is unlike driving at home,
and you may be unaccustomed to – or even surprised by
– the local rules of the road. This journey is designed for
guests who have a
spirit of adventure
and are comfortable
travelling in vehicles
for longer periods
of time; the trip will
not be suitable for
anyone who has
back problems.
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INDIA THROUGH THE AGES reveals itself in architectural wonders, royal feasts, ceremonies reflecting spiritual
traditions, and opulent palaces, some reborn today as unrivalled Oberoi luxury hotels where you will stay during visits to Agra,
Jaipur and Udaipur... Indulge in services and sights reserved for royalty as you explore New Delhi... experience sacred rituals of
Varanasi on the River Ganges... find eternal love at the Taj Mahal and a fairy tale city at the Red Fort of Agra... and let yourself
be mesmerised by Maharajah gems in Jaipur, a jewelled lake in Udaipur, the art of living in Kerala, and the metropolis of Mumbai.
A PORTRAIT OF INDIA
1. ARRIVE NEW DELHI
Tour begins: The Leela Palace Hotel, New Delhi. A transfer
is included from Indira Gandhi International Airport to The
Leela Palace Hotel, New Delhi, a landmark hotel ideally
located in the heart of downtown. International flights may
arrive between 11:00 PM and 3:00 AM local time. To ease
jet lag, we recommend arriving in India a day early; ask at
booking for additional hotel nights before your stay.
2. OLD AND NEW IN DELHI
Discover the contrasts of Delhi with a local guide on a
drive by the Secretariat buildings, Parliament House,
Presidential Palace and the iconic India Gate, a colossal
monument inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. See
the ancient Qutb Minar Victory Tower and Humayun’s
Taj Mahal
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• TwonightsinJaipur,highlightedbyaMaharajaheveningfeaturingdinnerandentertainment
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• Aluncheoncruiseonatraditionalthatched-roofriceboat
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• InUdaipur,alessonintheartofdressinginasariorturbanandaboatrideonLakePichola
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along the Ganges tonight as hundreds of pilgrims line the
steps to chant, pray and “put the river to sleep”; then board
small oar-powered boats to row along the river. Dine at a
choice of hotel restaurants this evening. Meals BLD
5. GANGES RIVER CRUISE AND ON TO AGRA
Join us for a private sunrise cruise on the river, before
flying to Agra for a two-night stay; your room at the Oberoi
Amarvilas, Agra overlooks the Taj Mahal. Enjoy lunch upon
arrival. Spend the rest of the day as you like. Meals BLD
6. THE TAJ MAHAL AND AGRA FORT
A guided visit to the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage
Site, promises a close up look at this monument to love,
richly decorated with precious and semi-precious stones.
Sightseeing continues at the 16th-century Red Fort of Agra,
home to fairy tale palaces and stunning marble mosques.
Dine at a choice of hotel restaurants tonight. Meals BLD
Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site modelled after
Islamic paradise gardens. This afternoon, visit the home
where Mahatma Gandhi was staying when his life was
ended by an assassin; the house and grounds are now a
museum. Join us for a welcome dinner tonight. Meals BLD
3. PAST PERFECT... OLD DELHI
Explore Old Delhi’s labyrinthine streets for a compelling
look at 17th-century mansions, mosques and temples.
Visit the massive 16th-century Red Fort and Raj Ghat,
the memorial set on the site of Gandhi’s cremation. The
rest of the day is free to explore as you wish. Meals B
4. FLY TO SPIRITUAL VARANASI
Take a morning flight to Varanasi, set along the banks of
the River Ganges. With a guide, visit the ruins, temple and
museum at Sarnath, the site of Buddha’s first sermon, and
the National Museum. Witness the evening prayer spectacle
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7. JOURNEY TO JAIPUR & PALATIAL SITES
Drive to Jaipur for a two-night stay at a luxury Oberoi
hotel, arriving in time for lunch. This afternoon, join us for
a guided visit to the City Palace Museum to see exhibits
of historic royal costumes, Pashmina shawls and silk
saris; see accurate astronomical instruments dating to
the early 18th century at the Jantar Mantar Observatory.
The day ends with a special Maharajah evening. Meals BLD
8. AMBER GEMS OF JAIPUR
Visit Amber Fort today, discovering a palace whose walls
are covered with paintings, carvings, precious stones and
mirrors. Following a guided tour, a puppet show and lunch
at the Raj Palace, the rest of the day is free. Meals BLD
9. JAIPUR TO UDAIPUR
Fly to Udaipur today for a three-night stay at The Oberoi
Udaivilas, Udaipur, consistently voted among the top luxury
hotels in the world. En route to your hotel, visit the fountain
gardens of Saheliyon-ki-Bari, designed for strolling; have
lunch at a terrace restaurant; and enjoy a boat ride on Lake
Pichola. The rest of the day is free to indulge in the royal
ambiance and pampering amenities of your hotel. Meals BLD
10. ROYAL TEMPLES AND PALACES
Sightseeing today includes an overview of local sights with
a visit to the massive City Palace complex. See the Jagdish
Mandir Temple and explore the museum and the former
living quarters of the Maharajah of Udaipur. After lunch
and an afternoon at leisure, join us for a sari and turban
demonstration, before dining at a restaurant owned by
descendants of the caterers to the royal family. Meals BLD
11. A RICKSHAW RIDE TO THE LOCAL MARKETS
Climb aboard a traditional rickshaw for a sightseeing ride
through the city’s colourful spice and vegetable markets,
a great way to feel like a local. Explore as you like for the
rest of the day; dinner is included at the hotel. Meals BD
12. LIFE ALONG THE MALABAR COAST
Fly to Kochi (via Mumbai) on the scenic west coast
of India. A relaxing boat ride along picturesque
waterways views fishermen collecting their day’s
catch, before a sunset sail on the Arabian Sea. This
evening, see the world-renowned Kathakali dancers
perform at your hotel before dinner. Meals BD
13. KERALA HISTORY & FLAVOURFUL CUISINE
A lecture on the history of Kochi and Kerala precedes a
guided tour that visits the Dutch Palace, and St. Francis
Church; see Fort Cochin and enjoy lunch at a local eatery.
Tonight’s cooking demonstration at a chef’s private home
is followed by a family-hosted dinner. Meals BLD
14. HOUSEBOATS & CLASSICAL DANCERS
Travel through the small villages of coastal Kerala
as you make your way to the picturesque island of
Kumarakom in Lake Vembanad for a two-night lakeside
stay. En route, board a thatched-roof rice boat that’s
Udaipur
SPOTLIGHTONINDIA
Tailor-made for travellers wishing to experience
a shorter trip in India, Tauck’s 12-day Spotlight
on India explores the “Golden Triangle” of Delhi,
Agra and Jaipur, with three nights in Udaipur
and an overnight in Varanasi as you travel in
style through northern India. Spotlight on India
is priced from £4450 plus on-tour air, departing
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December, 2018. Visit tauck.co.uk for complete
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been converted into a luxury houseboat for a cruise
through Kerala’s palm-fringed canals. Tonight, at your
resort, you’ll be treated to a program featuring dancers
performing the centuries-old classical Indian dance form
known as Mohiniattam. Meals BLD
15. RESORT PLEASURES ON THE LAKE
Join a local guide for a walk through the enchanting village
of Kumarakom, a cluster of little islands renowned as a
birdwatcher’s paradise. Spend the afternoon indulging in
the beauty of your surroundings as you wish; join us for a
martial arts demonstration before dinner. Meals BLD
16. FLY TO MUMBAI (BOMBAY)
Spend the morning at leisure and have lunch before your
flight to Mumbai, India’s economic powerhouse. Enjoy a
brief orientation tour of the city en route to your hotel and
have dinner tonight at a choice of restaurants. Meals BLD
17. MUMBAI’S TREASURES
Guided sightseeing includes a visit to the Gates of India,
a walk to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Chhatrapati
Shivaji Terminus (Victoria Terminus), and a chance to see
the famous dabbawalas (tiffin providers) at work in the
metro. Join us for a farewell reception this evening. Meals BL
18. JOURNEY HOME
Tour ends: Mumbai (Bombay). Fly home anytime.
A transfer is included from The Oberoi, Mumbai to
Chhatrapati Shivaji Int’l Airport. Most of the international
flights depart between 2:00 and 3:00 AM; allow a
minimum of three hours for flight check-in. Meals B
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ON-TOUR FLIGHTS IN INDIAIndia is the world’s seventh largest country with vast
differences in geography, climate, culture, language
and ethnicity. So that you can see many of its
fascinating sights, we have scheduled five on-tour
flights to speed us from place to place. Please be
advised that some routes require long travel days
and multiple flights due to a lack of non-stop options,
but the experiences that await in every destination
make each journey worthwhile.
18 DAYS from £5,480* pluS AirfAre(17 Breakfasts, 13 Lunches & 14 Dinners)
BEGINS NEW DELHI04, 11⁄ , 16, 18⁄ , 25⁄ Jan 01⁄ , 06, 08, 15⁄ , 22⁄ Feb 01Mar 11, 18 Oct 01⁄ , 08 Nov 20 Dec ⁄ = Sold Out!
Dates in blue indicate a Small Group Departure averaging 24 Tauck guests, priced
from £6170 per person double plus on-tour air; specific dates apply – enquire at time of
booking.
Special Solo Traveller Savings: dates in red indicate special departures where
you save £410 on the single room price; enquire at time of booking.
Go to tauck.co.uk for space availability. Additional departure dates may become
available as these sell out.
PRICE PER PERSON
International airfare is additional. Contact Tauck for
rates on international air for travel originating in the UK
(subject to availability). Please enquire at time of booking
about additional hotel nights before or after your tour.
Note: For activities marked with an asterisk (*), participation is
at your own risk; a signed liability waiver will be required.
Bookings are subject to our Booking Conditions.
FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONSNight 1-3 THELEELAPALACEHOTEL, New Delhi
NEWDELHI
Night 4 THEGATEWAYHOTEL Varanasi GANGESVARANASI
Night 5,6 THEOBEROIAMARVILAS,AGRA Agra
Night 7,8 THEOBEROIRAJVILAS,JAIPUR Jaipur
Night 9-11 THEOBEROIUDAIVILAS,UDAIPUR Udaipur
Night 12,13 VIVANTABYTAJMALABAR Cochin
Night 14,15 KUMARAKOMLAKERESORT Kumarakom
Night 16,17 THEOBEROI,MUMBAI Mumbai (Bombay)
January–21February;October–December
*LAND PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (5 flights) = TOTAL PER PERSON
Double £6270 + £760 = £7030 Single £8198 + £760 = £8958
22February–September
*LAND PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (5 flights) = TOTAL PER PERSON
Double £5480 + £720 = £6200 Single £7332 + £720 = £8052
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LANDS OF BIBLICAL PROPORTIONS Discover the rich diversity of Israel and Jordan: the cultures, faiths and
ethnicities that coexist in this land of prophets, iconic locales and turbulent history. Sail the Sea of Galilee on a replica ancient
fishing vessel, explore the crusader citadel at Akko, and ride camelback in the “lost city” of Petra. Guided sightseeing to legendary
sites – like the Western Wall, Dome of the Rock, Via Dolorosa – offers unique insights into Judaism, Islam and Christianity, while
cultural experiences connect you to the hearts of the people who live in this complex crossroads of ancient and modern worlds.
ISRAEL &
JORDAN
1. ARRIVE TEL AVIV
Tour begins: 6:30 PM, InterContinental David Tel Aviv.
A transfer is included from Ben Gurion Airport to
InterContinental David Tel Aviv, noted for sweeping views
of the Mediterranean Sea. Please join us this evening for a
welcome cocktail reception and dinner at the hotel. Meals D
2. ANCIENT JAFFA AND TEL AVIV
Your day begins with a Hebrew lesson, followed by a
walking tour of Jaffa, the ancient Arab seaport at the
heart of the modern city. This enclave is home to a
diverse population of Jews, Muslims, and Christians,
its winding stone streets and alleys a maze of galleries,
antique shops, and restaurants. After lunch at a local
café, a city tour offers a striking contrast to the mud
and stone look of Jaffa and reveals why Tel Aviv earned
a UNESCO World Heritage designation. The “White
City” by the sea is famous for its wealth of Bauhaus
architecture – plain white modernist houses that reflect
simplicity and practicality – brought here by European
immigrants in the 1930s. The rest of the day is free for
you to explore this hip young city on your own. Your
hotel is within easy walking distance of the beach,
restaurants and a nightlife second to none. Meals BL
3. ANCIENT CAESAREA AND HAIFA
Travel to Caesarea, named for the Roman emperor
Caesar Augustus, for a walking tour of its ruins. Leave the
sun-baked sands for the green foothills of Mount Carmel
and the Baha’i Shrine and Gardens on the slope of Mount
Carmel, featuring terraces and immaculate gardens that
lead to the golden-domed tomb of the Bab, messenger
Petra
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ASIATravelling Well Includes…• Guidedvisitstodiversesitessuchasthe
WesternWall,DomeoftheRock,SephardicSynagogues,ViaDolorosa,ChurchoftheHolySepulchre,andJezzarPashaMosque
• AspecialBedouin-styletraditionalfeastnearPetra,featuringasworddance
• SpecialtastingmenuandpresentationatTheEucalyptuspriortoaprivatereceptionattheTowerofDavidandtheamazingsoundandlightshowacrossthewallsoftheTowerofDavid
• ASeaofGalileecruiseaboardaworkingreplicaofa2,000-year-oldfishingboat;walkingtoursexploringIsrael’sandJordan’santiquities,guidedbylocalexperts&TauckDirectors;modern-daydiscussionsincludinga“ProphetSharing”paneldiscussion
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of the Baha’i Faith, which teaches that no religion has a
monopoly on the truth. Dine at your hotel this evening, high
atop Mount Carmel with great city views. Meals BLD
4. ALONG THE SEA OF GALILEE
Visit the Yigal Allon Museum and learn about the Galilee
Boat, a 2,000-year-old fishing vessel discovered in 1986.
Board a working replica of the boat and sail the Sea of
Galilee on a guided tour to see how fishermen in Jesus’
time lived and worked. Stop in Nazareth for lunch; this rural
area contains many kibbutzim – farming communities which
teach self-reliance, collective action, and civic responsibility.
Return to Haifa, where guests can participate in a “Prophet
Sharing” panel discussion, a unique opportunity to ask
questions and share information about the major religions
coexisting in this multicultural land. The rest of the evening
is free to spend as you please. Meals BL
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5. AKKO, PLACE OF MANY RULERS
Explore the old citadel of the walled seaport city of Akko,
with its warren of streets and alleys, arches, towers, tunnels
and underground chambers. Experience the tranquility
of the 18th-century Jezzar Pasha Mosque – view its
graceful minarets and stunning mosaics, built over the
ruins of a Crusader church. Enjoy lunch at one of the city’s
best-known, most sought-after restaurants, Uri Buri, run
by Chef Uri Yirmias; casual with understated elegance, his
seafood restaurant is famous all over. Arrive in Jerusalem;
pause at the Mount of Olives before arriving at your
award-winning hotel, one of the newest and most luxurious
in Israel, set in the heart of the ancient city. Meals BL
6. JERUSALEM – CITY OF CULTURAL DIVERSITY
A guided Jerusalem walking tour includes a visit to
the Western Wall, last remnant of Solomon’s Temple.
The wide plaza before the wall is an open-air place of
reflection where Jews gather daily to pray and offer
supplications to God, sometimes written on paper and
stuffed into cracks between the massive stones. Take
a walk along the Cardo; visit the Jewish Quarter; and
descend into the ingeniously engineered Sephardic
Synagogues, built below street level. Following lunch at a
café, visit Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Memorial Museum,
where a guide walks you through the images, survivors’
accounts, and artefacts that put human faces on the
Holocaust. Dine at the hotel tonight. Meals BLD
7. THE OLD CITY / DOME OF THE ROCK
Return to the Old City for a visit to the Dome of the
Rock, a 7th-century Islamic shrine built on the Temple
Mount. Its golden dome shelters the rock from which the
Prophet Mohammed ascended to Heaven; for Jews, it
covers the holiest spot on Earth, the Foundation Stone
of Solomon’s inner temple, which contained the Ark of
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the Covenant. Retrace the steps Jesus took on the Via
Dolorosa en route to the Crucifixion; the winding path
ends at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, enclosing
the place where Jesus was crucified and buried. An
ancient tasting menu, centuries old, highlights a special
dining experience and presentation at The Eucalyptus,
one of Jerusalem’s popular restaurants. Dinner tonight
is followed by a dessert reception at the Tower of David
prior to a spectacular sound and light show. Meals BLD
8. BETHLEHEM / DEAD SEA SCROLLS
Spend time in Jerusalem or join us for a locally guided
visit to the West Bank and Bethlehem. Tourism is the
primary industry, but Bethlehem is also home to fine art by
local craftsmen with centuries-old skills. Here you’ll visit
the 4th-century Church of the Nativity, one of the oldest
churches in the world. Enter through a low door, known as
The Door of Humility, then wind downstairs to a cave below
the basilica known as the Grotto of the Nativity; a silver star
on the floor marks the spot where Jesus was born. Walk
from Manger Square to the Milk Grotto, carved out of soft
white rock, where the Holy Family took refuge before their
flight into Egypt. Then return to Jerusalem for a visit to the
Israel Museum where you’ll view the Dead Sea Scrolls, the
earliest known manuscripts of the Hebrew Bible; they were
discovered in caves in the West Bank in the 1940s. Meals B
9. MASADA / CROSSING INTO JORDAN
Depart for Masada, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
overlooking the Dead Sea. A Jewish revolt against the
Romans ended on this wind-swept plateau in 73 AD;
view its restored ancient buildings, rebels’ houses, and
synagogue. Today, Masada has an important connection
to the modern state as it is the place where Israeli soldiers
swear their oath of allegiance. Have lunch and cross into
Jordan for a stay at a resort on the Dead Sea. Meals BLD
Bedouin-style evening
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14 DAYS from £4,140 pluS AirfAre(13 Breakfasts, 11 Lunches & 9 Dinners)
BEGINS TEL AVIV13⁄ , 27⁄ Feb 08,13, 15 Mar 17⁄ , 19⁄ , 24⁄ , 26⁄ Apr 01⁄ ,03⁄ , 08⁄ , 10, 15, 22 May02⁄ , 04, 09, 11⁄ , 16⁄ , 18, 25, 30 Oct 01, 06, 08⁄ ,15 Nov ⁄ = Sold Out!
Dates in blue indicate Small Group Departures averaging 24 Tauck guests, priced
from £4960 per person double; specific dates apply, enquire at booking.
Special Solo Traveller Savings: dates in red indicate special departures where
you save £280 on the single room price; enquire at time of booking.
Go to tauck.co.uk for up-to-the-minute space availability.
PRICE PER PERSONFebruary–02May;08–30November
Double £4140 Single £5281 Triple £3958
03May–07November
Double £4750 Single £5944 Triple £4569
International Airfare is additional. Contact Tauck for rates on international air for
travel originating in the UK (subject to availability). Please enquire at time of booking
about additional hotel nights before or after your tour.
Bookings are subject to our Booking Conditions.
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FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONSNight 1,2 INTERCONTINENTALDAVIDTELAVIV Tel Aviv, Israel
Night 3,4 DANCARMELHAIFA Haifa, Israel
Night 5-8 WALDORFASTORIAJERUSALEM Jerusalem, Israel
Night 9,10 MÖVENPICKRESORT&SPA Dead Sea, Jordan DEADSEA
Night 11,12 MÖVENPICKRESORTPETRA Petra, Jordan
Night 13 AMMANROTANA Amman, Jordan
10. DAY ALONG THE DEAD SEA OR JERASH
Visitors to the Dead Sea marvel at its dramatic
landscape, float in its buoyant salt waters, or cover
themselves in its mineral-rich, therapeutic black mud.
Spend a relaxing day at the resort, indulge yourself at
the world-class spa, or join us for a trip to the ancient
city of Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman
cities in the world. Step back in time 2,000 years and
explore well-preserved remains of Roman architecture
including Hadrian’s Arch, the Hippodrome, temples,
baths, colonnaded streets and more in this fascinating
archaeological site. Dine tonight at the resort. Meals BLD
11. TO MOUNT NEBO AND PETRA
Depart the Dead Sea for the ancient “lost city” of Petra;
on the way, stop at Mount Nebo, where Moses looked out
upon the “Promised Land.” You’ll also visit the Memorial
Church of Moses to see its ancient mosaics, located inside
the excavated Old Baptistery. Biblical history is everywhere
en route, most notably in Madaba; visit St. George’s Greek
Orthodox Church to view a map from the 6th century
detailing major biblical sites. Enjoy a lunch of traditional
Jordanian specialties, and arrive late afternoon. Meals BLD
12. PINK CITY OF PETRA & BEDOUIN EVENING
Spend the morning discovering the 2,000-year-old pink city
of Petra, carved out of rose-coloured sandstone cliffs. The
temples, tombs and the Treasury remained hidden in the
mountains for thousands of years before discovery in 1812.
Explore on foot and by horse cart; visit the elaborately
sculpted Treasury – after lunch in the old city, return to
your hotel by camel and horse cart. Spend the afternoon
at leisure at the hotel, then get set for tonight’s special
farewell dinner! As a Tauck Exclusive, join us this evening
for a real taste of Jordan when you’ll dine Bedouin-style at
a traditional feast near Petra. A dance troupe of Jordanian
men, dressed in customary Bedouin garments, entertains
with a performance of the Dabkeh sword dance for a look
at captivating centuries-old traditions. Meals BLD
13. AMAZING KING’S HIGHWAY TO AMMAN
Drive along the winding 5,000-year-old King’s Highway, one
of the world’s oldest continuously used roads, to Amman;
take a brief city tour prior to arriving at the hotel. Guests
with early evening flights will be taken directly to Queen Alia
International Airport while those departing late night or early
the next morning will stay at Amman Rotana. Meals BLD
14. JOURNEY HOME
Tour ends: Amman. Transfer is included from Amman Rotana to
Queen Alia International Airport. You should allow a minimum of
three hours for flight check-in at the airport. Meals B
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Wines carefully cultivated. Safari lodges and members’ clubs wilderness inspired.
Private reserves protecting wildlife. National parks pulsing with seasonal migrations.
Prehistoric man expertly unearthed. Tribal villagers living with nature. Watering holes
refreshing passing herds. Rhinos and chimps in sanctuary safety. Elephant encounters, naturalist led. Game drives, sighting
rich. Lions lazing in acacia trees. Giraffes dining on treetops. Meerkats on guard in tight-knit communities. And hundreds of
fleet-footed gazelles, cheetahs, leopards, wildebeest and myriad exotic animals and birds roaming together wild and free.
To drive through, soar over, picnic among, walk amidst, sundowner in and sleep within African landscapes parading with the
circle of life is to experience magical moments unlike any you have imagined before. There are many Africas just waiting to
be explored. Find yours and be forever moved.
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MYSTICAL, MYSTERIOUS, FOREVER FASCINATING MOROCCO, with its mix of Arabic and
European cultures, unfolds its treasures on this 10-day tour that includes the great ancient cities of Rabat, Fes, Meknes, Casablanca and
Marrakech... along the twisting, labyrinthine streets of medinas teeming with aromatic spice bazaars, souks, and street food vendors...
down wide boulevards lined with palm trees and French colonial architecture... in stunning palaces, mosques, and sultans’ tombs... in
the piano bar at Rick’s in Casablanca... in the Roman ruins at Volubilis... on a camel ride... in a Berber tent under a desert sky...
1. ARRIVE RABAT
Tour begins: 6:30 PM, La Tour Hassan. A transfer
is included from Rabat-Salé Airport or Casablanca
Mohammed V International Airport to La Tour Hassan,
ideally located close to Hassan Tower. Join us tonight for
a welcome reception and dinner at the hotel. Meals D
2. RABAT, MOROCCO’S CAPITAL & ON TO FES
Morocco’s seaside capital city is an intriguing blend
of medieval Arabic and modern European influences,
wide palm-lined boulevards, enclaves of elegant French
colonial architecture, and Moorish-style palaces,
mosques, and ramparts that echo the city’s golden age
as an Almohad stronghold. Sightseeing in Rabat includes
a walk through the clifftop 10th-century fortress Kasbah
MAGIC OF MOROCCO
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AFRICATravelling Well Includes…• SightseeinginMarrakech,includingthe
SaadianTombsandahorse-drawncarriageride
• VisittoVolubilis,withlunchataprivatehomeandatalkbyauniversityscholarabouttheroleofwomeninMoroccansociety
• LunchatRick’sCaféinCasablanca,modelledonthe“ginjoint”inthefilmCasablanca
• AneveningofBerbercultureandcuisine,includingdining,musicandentertainmentunderadeserttent,andacamelride
• VisittothestablesandgranaryatSultanMoulayIsmail’s17th-centurypalaceinMeknes
• AchoiceofdiscoveriesinFes,includingaculinaryorartisan-focussedwalkingtourorexplorationoftheJewishquarter,followedbyavisittothetanneriesanddinneratariad
• Airporttransfersuponarrivalanddepartureasnoted
• 23meals,gratuitiestolocalguides,taxes,servicecharges,admissionfeesandporterage
transport here is in the ancient, traditional style, on
foot. A choice of sightseeing today includes a culinary
walking tour to sample the local cuisine; an insider’s
look at the craftsmanship of the artisans who make
intricate carvings, rugs, leatherwork, and metalwork;
or exploration of the Jewish quarter to learn about its
influence on cuisine and culture. Have lunch in the
medina, then get an eye-opening tour of the city’s
tanneries; preparing leather is still done by hand in the
same way as in medieval times, including dipping it in
deep, multicoloured pools of dye. Dinner tonight is at an
elegant riad, where its architecture reflects old and new,
and its cuisine respects traditional Fassi fare. Meals BL
4. ROMAN RUINS AT VOLUBILIS
Visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis, set among the rolling
hills and fertile farmland between Fes and Meknes. Volubilis
was a remote military outpost of the Roman Empire that
fell to local tribes in 285 AD and was never retaken; it is
one of the richest archaeological sites in North Africa, a
well-preserved example of a Roman colonial town which
of Oudaïas, a constant presence in the history of the
city and charming with whitewashed houses and brightly
coloured doors. Stop at the Mausoleum of Mohammed V,
a masterpiece of Alaouite-style architecture with stunning
ornamental carvings and chandeliers. View the massive
Hassan Tower, the city’s most imposing landmark; built
in the 12th century and rising over 42 metres high, the
minaret is the centrepiece of a great mosque that was
never finished, begun at the height of the Almohad
Dynasty. Drive through the grounds of Dar-el-Makhzen,
the Royal Palace and residence of the king of Morocco,
built in 1864, with its sumptuous Islamic ornaments and
exquisite formal gardens. Leave Rabat and head for Fes,
enjoying lunch at a winery on the way. Have dinner at
leisure at your hotel this evening. Meals BLD
3. THE SOUKS & BAZAARS OF ANCIENT FES
The sprawling city of Fes is over 1,200 years old,
and its well-preserved old town is a vast maze of
winding streets and alleys, crowded aromatic bazaars,
and eclectic architecture; no cars are allowed so
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still retains its triumphal arch and remnants of its mansions,
temples, forum, and glorious mosaics. Have lunch at a
private home for a taste of present day life, with a talk by
a local university professor who shares her insights and
perspective on the role of women in Moroccan society.
Return to Fes for an evening at leisure. Meals BLD
5. WALLED MEKNES & ICONIC CASABLANCA
This morning, drive to the walled city of Meknes for a
guided walking tour through the medina. Visit a historic
madrasa (Arabic school) boasting stunning Islamic
architecture and see the lavish stables and granary of Dar
el-Ma, the former palace of Sultan Moulay Ismail. Moulay
Ismail was known as The Warrior King, a powerful and
ruthless leader who liberated Morocco from the Ottomans
and Europeans. Large enough to house 12,000 horses,
the Sultan’s stables were designed to water and feed them
with an aqueduct and granary. Enjoy lunch at a private
home, then depart Meknes for Casablanca. Arrive at your
elegant seaside Four Seasons hotel in late afternoon; dine
at your leisure in the hotel this evening. Meals BLD
6. CASABLANCA & LUNCH AT RICK’S CAFÉ
Drive to the majestic Hassan II Mosque, set on a
promontory on the Atlantic with a towering minaret, 210
metres high, for a private guided tour. Built in 1993, it is the
largest mosque in the country, designed to accommodate
25,000 worshippers inside and another 80,000 on the
grounds. (Touring this site, women and men must dress
appropriately with shoulders and knees covered and shoes
Berber dinner
off.) Stop at the Musée Abderrahman Slaoui to view its
interesting collection of Moroccan art, before having
lunch at Rick’s Café, a re-creation of Humphrey Bogart’s
lair in Casablanca, complete with piano bar. Continue
to Marrakech for a four-night stay at your Four Seasons
resort. Dinner is at your leisure tonight. Meals BLD
7. MAGICAL MARRAKECH
Drive to the 16th-century Saadian Tombs, pausing en route
for an opportunity to see the famous Berber watermen
dressed in red with colourful hats. One of Morocco’s most
resplendent examples of magnificent Islamic architecture,
the tombs are the burial site of 166 members of the
Saadian Dynasty. Decorated with jewel-like tiles and
elaborate carvings, the tombs were sealed up and forgotten
for centuries until they were rediscovered in 1917. Hop
aboard a horse-drawn carriage for a ride to the Jardin
Majorelle, the masterpiece of 20th-century French artist
Jacques Majorelle, who spent nearly 40 years developing
elaborate gardens around his 1930s-era villa-studio. Saved
and restored in the 1980s by fashion designer Yves Saint
Laurent and partner Pierre Bergé, the gardens feature
400 species of palm trees and 1,800 varieties of cacti.
Marrakech is surrounded by imposing stone walls from its
medieval days as the wealthy capital of an empire. Within
those well-preserved fortifications are palaces of red-hued
stone, gardens and palm groves, and a medina of narrow
streets and arches packed with fascinating souks and
stalls. A guided walk through the medina visits the Ben
Youssef Madrasa, and continues through the souks to a
local restaurant for lunch. The remainder of the day is free
to spend as you please in Marrakech. Meals BL
Cooking class
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8. AN IDYLL IN THE DESERT
This morning, explore Marrakech on your own, then join us
for a special afternoon and evening in the desert outside
of the city. Ride aboard a 4 x 4 vehicle to a small desert
village for tea with the village chief and continue on to our
desert camp. Dinner is served Berber-style under a tent
with musical entertainment. Experience local customs as
you wish by riding a camel and smoking shisha – (using a
hubbly-bubbly pipe (hookah) to smoke flavoured tobacco) –
and, if you wish, have your hands or feet decorated with
traditional designs by a talented henna artist. Meals BD
9. CHOICES IN MARRAKECH & ESSAOUIRA
A choice of activities today includes learning to make
typical Moroccan dishes at a cooking school; joining
a local photographer for an informative pictorial walk
in the ancient walled seaside port of Essaouira; or
enjoying a morning of pampering at your hotel’s
hammam (steam bath), where you’ll experience a
rejuvenating, skin-smoothing bath treatment that’s
rooted in Moroccan culture. Spend the afternoon at
your leisure and join us this evening for a luxurious
farewell reception and dinner. Meals BLD
10. JOURNEY HOME
Tour ends: Marrakech. Fly home anytime. A transfer
is included from the Four Seasons Marrakech to the
Marrakech Menara Airport or Casablanca’s Mohammed V
International Airport. Allow three hours for check-in. Meals B
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Special Solo Traveller Savings: dates in red indicate special departures where
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PRICE PER PERSON
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16–31December
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for travel originating in the UK (subject to availability). Please enquire at time of booking
about additional hotel nights before or after your tour.
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FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONS
Night 1 LATOURHASSAN Rabat
Night 2-4 HOTELSAHRAI Fes
Night 5 FOURSEASONS Casablanca HOTELCASABLANCA
Night 6-9 FOURSEASONS Marrakech RESORTMARRAKECHMeknes
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WELCOME TO A CELEBRATION OF NATURE... Start with a two-night stay in
Livingstone, Zambia, where you’ll begin a safari adventure that takes you through the awe-inspiring national
parks of Zambia and Botswana, home to some of the largest concentrations of big game on the planet –
enhanced by FLIR® thermal imaging cameras that bring night safari drives to life. Your journey concludes
with three nights in Cape Town, South Africa, at the continent’s southernmost tip – a dazzling metropolis
with a kaleidoscope of cultural traditions, art, history and more. This is the Africa you’ve been looking for. Siya namkela nonke! (Welcome!)
1. ARRIVE LIVINGSTONE
Tour begins: 5:00 PM, Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara.
Transfers are included from Livingstone Airport to the
Royal Livingstone Hotel in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park in
Livingstone, Zambia, named for 19th-century missionary
and explorer, Dr. David Livingstone, the first European to
document the region. Settle in at the Royal Livingstone
Hotel, a colonial-style luxury hotel on the Zambezi River
in the heart of Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park; the hotel’s
lounges and shaded verandahs evoke the elegance
of a bygone era. Join us this evening for our welcome
reception and dinner during a romantic journey through
the bushveld aboard a vintage 1920s steam train. View the
park’s resident wildlife (which includes elephants, giraffes,
and zebras) from the stylish comfort of elegantly restored
Pullman lounge and dining cars as you enjoy cocktails, hors
d’oeuvres and a five-course gourmet dinner. Meals D
2. RHINO WALKING SAFARI* & VICTORIA FALLS
A guided walking safari through a rhino sanctuary
offers you a chance to see these great horned animals,
endangered wildlife, in their natural habitat. Enjoy a lunch
cruise on the Zambezi River, one of the longest rivers in
Africa. Then follow the sound of roaring water on a walking
tour to Mosi-oa-Tunya, “The Smoke That Thunders,” which
explorer David Livingstone named Victoria Falls. You’ll learn
about the historic bridges, flora and fauna as you walk
BOTSWANA, SOUTH AFRICA & ZAMBIA
Okavango Delta
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along a series of trails. The site where the 1.5 km-wide
Zambezi River plunges powerfully into a chasm more
than 100 metres deep, sending billowing clouds of spray
skyward like inverted rain, is sure to leave you speechless!
Have dinner at your fabulous hotel this evening. Meals BLD
3. ACROSS THE ZAMBEZI TO BOTSWANA
Cross the Zambezi River to Botswana by ferry, where you’ll
embark on a motorboat safari on the Chobe River. After
lunch, fly to the Moremi Game Reserve on the Okavango
River, in the world’s largest inland delta, and settle into your
lodge on the Khwai River. During seasonal flooding, the
delta might swell to three times its size, becoming an oasis
in an arid country and attracting wildlife – and predators,
including lions and leopards. You have an opportunity to
view the wildlife after dark on an exciting night safari before
dinner at Belmond Khwai River Lodge tonight. Meals BLD
Cape Town
SOUTH AFRICA
Livingstone
BOTSWANA
Makgadikgadi
Chobe
Maun
Moremi Game Reserve
ZAMBIA
Eagle Island Camp
Maximum Elevation: 3,235 ft.
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7. MAKGADIKGADI PANS / THE SAN BUSHMEN
Fly from Okavango to Makgadikgadi Pans, the salt
plains at the edge of the Kalahari Desert, and arrive at
Camp Kalahari. A parched wasteland most of the year,
seasonally the plains come alive with water and grass,
drawing different types of wildlife. Venture out on a
walking safari with Zu/’hoasi San Bushmen, learning how
they use their legendary hunting and survival skills in this
usually inhospitable environment. A traditional sundowner
and dinner end a most remarkable day. Meals BLD
8. MEET THE MEERKATS / SALT PAN ADVENTURE
Get acquainted with a family of fascinating meerkats
today as they go about their business, digging for
termites, frolicking, and standing at attention, forever on
the lookout for predators; they have no fear of humans.
Spend time as you please at camp in the afternoon
before a fantastic late afternoon trip to the salt pans of
Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, the world’s largest.
Nothing says adventure like a ride in a 4-wheel-drive
all-terrain vehicle (ATV)* – and this afternoon, you’ll be
transported in one out onto the vast salt pans that are
located in the middle of the dry Botswana savanna.
Watching the sun set in the heart of one of the most
remote regions of the Kalahari Desert is an amazing
experience – the silence is golden, the spectacle of
the panoramic sky nothing short of inspirational. A
sundowner is a fitting finale to the day. Meals BLD
9. ARRIVE CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
Depart Camp Kalahari today for flights first to Maun, then
to the fabulous city of Cape Town, where you’ll spend the
next three nights. Your chic urban resort, designed around
a series of artificial islands, offers contemporary glamour
with an African flair and captivating views. Your evening is
free to explore and spend as you please. Meals B
4. ON SAFARI IN MOREMI GAME RESERVE
Embark on a game drive (and, if you wish, a walking
safari) in Moremi Game Reserve with local guides who
demonstrate their remarkable skills in tracking animals.
Return to camp for lunch and leisure; enjoy the spa, or
perhaps watch hippos and elephants amble by your lodge
before you go on a late afternoon game drive. Meals BLD
5. THE HEART OF THE OKAVANGO DELTA
Begin the day with a game drive and an optional
walking safari. Today you’ll fly from Khwai further into
the Okavango Delta to Eagle Island Camp. Situated on
remote Xaxaba Island among a web of waterways and
lush vegetation, it overlooks a lagoon that attracts a
breathtaking variety of wildlife. This afternoon, take a
motorboat safari along the intricate waterways of the
Okavango Delta in search of elephants and birds. With
incredible views across the Okavango Delta, dining at
Eagle Island Camp tonight will be remembered. Meals BLD
6. OKAVANGO DELTA BY CANOE & HELICOPTER
First up this morning – exploring the Okavango Delta by canoe
and helicopter. A mokoro canoe safari aboard a traditional
dugout canoe takes you gliding over shallow, clear waters past
brilliant water lilies and papyrus grasses to areas inaccessible
by boat. Listen to the gentle, rhythmic splash as you are
poled along and then attune your ears to other sounds of
nature. Spot long reed frogs, spinning spiders and wildlife
from antelope to giraffes. But it’s the birds of this ornithological
paradise – egrets, cormorants, malachite kingfishers – that steal
the show. The parallel views you’ll experience by helicopter
are truly stunning; hovering over the delta, you’ll be treated to
amazing wildlife sightings, water and land contrasts and a visual
kaleidoscope of nature. Following lunch, travel to a Xaxaba
village for a unique look into the daily life of a Botswanan. End
the day at secluded Eagle Island Camp. Meals BLD
VIEW THE OKAVANGO DELTA
BY HELICOPTER
When you take a safari by canoe through
the Okavango Delta you’ll see some amazing
sights – but when you take a helicopter
sightseeing flight over the region you’ll enjoy
quite a different perspective. Photo ops are
endless, and the opportunities to observe
wildlife going about their day’s activities
unique. It’s no wonder guests often refer to
this as “the experience of a lifetime.”
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10. CAPE TOWN IS WHERE IT’S HAPPENING
Cape Town nestles in a setting of spectacular natural
beauty, between the crashing tides of an azure sea and
towering Table Mountain. But its real fascination is in
its contrasts – modern towers beside ornate colonial
architecture, and the mix of cultures (Dutch, French,
English, African, Afrikaans, Malaysian, Indian and more) that
blend in the vast enclave known as the City Bowl. Visit the
Cape Malay quarter (also known as Bo-Kaap), a colourful
neighbourhood of cobbled streets, spice shops, and
brightly painted houses; the original residents were slaves
from Dutch colonies in Southeast Asia, and their legacy
thrives in Bo-Kaap’s Muslim culture, artisan skills, and
spiced cuisine. Visit the District Six Museum, chronicling
the effects of apartheid and forced removals in Cape
Town’s District Six. Then enjoy free time, perhaps exploring
the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Join us at sunset for a
traditional braai (barbecue) at a private home. Meals BD
11. SEALS, SHARKS & THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE
Set sail for Seal Island, a small rock island that lies off
the coast. It is home to upwards of 40,000 fur seals...
and a magnet for other residents of the sea – including
the Great White Shark – that coexist off the Cape of
Good Hope. Arrive at Cape Point, where the Atlantic
and Indian oceans meet, in time for lunch overlooking
False Bay. Visit Cape Point Nature Reserve, home to
antelope, zebra, ostriches, baboons, and breathtaking
seascapes. Ride a funicular to the Old Lighthouse that
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Group size averages 20! All departures average 20 guests to ensure a more intimate
safari experience!
PRICE PER PERSON
International Airfare is additional. Contact Tauck for rates
on international air for travel originating in the UK (subject to
availability). Please enquire at time of booking about additional hotel
nights before or after your tour.
Note: Activities marked with an asterisk (*) are at your own risk; a
signed liability waiver will be required.
Bookings are subject to our Booking Conditions.
FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONS
Night 1,2 ROYALLIVINGSTONE Livingstone, ZambiaHOTELBYANANTARA
Night 3,4 BELMONDKHWAIRIVER Moremi Game Reserve,
LODGE Botswana
Night 5,6 BELMONDEAGLE Okavango Delta,ISLANDLODGE Botswana
Night 7,8 CAMPKALAHARI Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Botswana
Night 9-11 ONE&ONLYCAPETOWN Cape Town, South Africa
March–April
*LAND PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (4 flights) = TOTAL PER PERSON
Double £6890 + £1240 = £8130 Single £8125 + £1240 = £9365 Triple £6937 + £1240 = £8177
May–October
*LAND PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (4 flights) = TOTAL PER PERSON
Double £7650 + £1240 = £8890 Single £9228 + £1240 = £10,468 Triple £7695 + £1240 = £8935
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watches over the ironically named Cape of Good Hope,
a dangerous place for ships, originally called the Cape of
Storms. Return to the hotel late in the afternoon. Gather
tonight for a farewell reception and dinner at your hotel’s
signature restaurant; a fitting finale! Meals BLD
12. JOURNEY HOME
Tour ends: Cape Town. Fly home anytime. Transfers to
Cape Town International Airport from One&Only Cape
Town are included. You should allow a minimum of three
hours for flight check-in. Meals B
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AFRICA’S “BIG FIVE” are among the wildlife that can be spotted on our classic safari evoking
expeditions of yesteryear... but with modern-day touches, such as FLIR® thermal imaging cameras
that make wildlife viewing on night safari drives something special. Discover a time when the Great Rift
Valley held the secrets of the origins of mankind... a place where the Serengeti and Masai Mara harbour
umbrella-like acacia trees and rocky outcrops known as “kopje”... and the circle of life unfolds around you.
1. ARRIVE ARUSHA
Tour begins: Lake Duluti Serena Hotel. Transfers are
included from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Lake
Duluti Serena Hotel for an overnight stay. Meet your
fellow travellers in the morning for the start of your safari.
2. NGORONGORO CRATER VIA LAKE MANYARA
Set out for a four-night safari to Ngorongoro Crater and the
Serengeti plains. Stop for lunch overlooking Lake Manyara.
Along with abundant giraffes, baboons and elephants, Lake
Manyara is home to a multitude of birds, including great
birds of prey. Continue on to Ngorongoro Serena Safari
KENYA &
TANZANIA:
A CLASSIC SAFARI
ArushaLakeManyaraNational
Park
Maximum Elevation: 8,000 ft.
TANZANIA
KENYAMount Kenya
Safari Club
AmboseliNational Park
Masai Mara National Reserve
Ngorongoro Crater
Nairobi
SerengetiNational Park
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4. ANCIENT HISTORY IN OLDUPAI GORGE
Head out to Oldupai Gorge in the Great Rift Valley, the
famed paleoanthropological site studied for decades
by Louis and Mary Leakey; this is where they found
prehistoric stone tools, animal bones and fossilised
evidence of some of the earliest known upright-walking
human species in the area. Learn more about them
during a private lecture and museum visit this morning.
Enjoy game viewing and lunch en route to your lodge
in Serengeti National Park; be prepared for bumps and
bounces along unpaved roads. Your safari lodge was built
for pampering and wildlife spotting from the comfort of an
elevated open-air deck. Enjoy a barbecue dinner tonight,
along with a Maasai cultural performance. Meals BLD
5. ENDLESS PLAINS IN SERENGETI NAT’L PARK
Morning and afternoon game drives take you into the
golden Serengeti savannah today, one of the oldest
ecosystems on Earth able to sustain an abundance of flora
Lodge for a two-night stay in the Ngorongoro Conservation
Area, home to some 30,000 large mammals. Designed
to blend into the landscape, your lodge is built into the
rim of a dormant volcano and overlooks the wildlife-lush
Ngorongoro Crater far below. Join us for a welcome
reception and dinner at the lodge this evening. Meals BLD
3. GARDEN OF EDEN – NGORONGORO CRATER
Experience the Africa of bygone days when you explore
the “lost world” of Ngorongoro Crater, considered by
many to have been Africa’s original “Garden of Eden.”
From aboard your four-wheel-drive vehicle, you’ll have
an opportunity to spot Africa’s renowned Big Five:
buffalo, elephant, leopard, the lion and the endangered,
rare black rhinoceros, as well as herds of zebras,
wildebeests and gazelles roaming life-giving landscapes
of grasslands, swamps and forests. Today’s picnic in the
crater will be a highlight of your trip. Pack your Tauck
duffle bag tonight for your upcoming two-night stay in
the heart of Serengeti National Park. Meals BLD
and fauna. You may spot numerous prides of lions, zebras,
hyenas, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, black rhinoceros,
hippos, buffaloes, jackals, gazelles and primates. Enjoy the
evening under the spectacular sunset and savour a taste of
Pan-African cuisine during a leisurely dinner. Meals BLD
6. KENYA’S AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
Fly to Arusha this morning to explore the sights near
Kilimanjaro National Park. Dominating the skyline,
majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro peaks over surrounding
landscapes at more than 4,500 metres up. We’re
headed for Kenya this afternoon for a two-night stay in
Amboseli National Park, whose savannah grasslands
spread across the Kenya – Tanzania border. Your lodge
accommodations are set in a grove of acacia trees,
overlooking the plains. Close by, a series of emerald
green swamps entice huge numbers of free-ranging
elephants, hippos, buffaloes and other game animals.
Dinner is at your leisure this evening. Meals BLD
7. PRIVATE GAME DRIVES IN AMBOSELI
Visit a nearby Maasai village for a glimpse of daily life in
the African bush, before spotting area wildlife on morning
and afternoon game drives; enjoy opportunities to see
elephants, hippos, buffaloes, antelopes, jackals, warthogs,
baboons and monkeys. Learn about the famous elephants
of Amboseli during a private lecture tonight. Meals BLD
8. MT. KENYA CLUB & ANIMAL ORPHANAGE
A morning flight brings you to the legendary Fairmont
Mount Kenya Safari Club. Straddling the Equator, the hotel
was founded in 1959 by the late film star William Holden
and is known for attracting a celebrity clientele. Become
acclimated to the area during an Equatorial demonstration,
followed by a private visit to the William Holden
Foundation’s animal orphanage and education centre. Have
dinner at your leisure tonight at the hotel. Meals BLD
9. OL PEJETA, CHIMPANZEES & WEAVERS
An exciting day begins at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy,
boasting East Africa’s largest resident black rhino
population, and others of the Big Five. It’s also home to
the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, which shelters
orphaned and abused chimpanzees. The town of Nanyuki
is known for its colourful rugs, hangings and shawls; on
a private visit with local weavers, see them shearing,
spinning, dyeing and weaving sheep’s wool by hand. Dine
under the stars tonight at a private barbecue. Meals BLD
FAIRMONT MARA SAFARI CLUB, named a Top 20 Luxury
Resort by Travel + Leisure, is surrounded on three sides by
the Mara River and reigns unequalled on the edge of the
Masai Mara, one of the world’s richest wildlife reserves. Enjoy
superbly furnished luxury tented suites with private verandas
overlooking the hippo- and crocodile-filled river.
FAIRMONT MOUNT KENYA SAFARI CLUB, one of the
most elite private members’ clubs in the world in its heyday
in the 1960s, dazzles with the scenic beauty, royally decorated
guest rooms and impeccable hospitality that made it a
favourite celebrity retreat. Meticulously renovated and nestled
on acres of landscaped gardens, it’s more magnificent still.
FOUR SEASONS SAFARI LODGE SERENGETI, located
in the heart of the park, raises the bar in an exceptional
wilderness lodge experience. Connected by elevated wooden
walkways and boasting a lounge and swimming pool that
overlook an always popular watering hole, its 77 well-appointed
guest rooms and suites have open-air decks perfect for private
audiences with wildlife that might be passing by.
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10. WELCOME TO THE MASAI MARA
Pack your Tauck duffle bag for a three-night stay in
tented accommodations at the Fairmont Mara Safari Club,
surrounded on three sides by the Mara River and on the
edge of the world’s Seventh “New” Wonder of the World.
Fly from Nanyuki to the Masai Mara, touching down to
a personal welcome by a Maasai warrior. Spend the
afternoon as you wish, then get ready for an eye-opening
evening game drive on the Mara plains. Meals BLD
11. HOT AIR BALLOON OVER MASAI MARA
Rise early for an exciting hot air balloon* flight high
above the treetops’ height. As dawn breaks, you’ll enjoy
panoramic views of the wildlife herds that roam the
Masai Mara reserve. Adding a finishing touch to a moving
morning, descend to enjoy a champagne breakfast served
in the bush. Spend the afternoon as you wish, then embark
on an evening game drive on the Mara plains. Meals BLD
12. GAME DRIVES & A BOMA DINNER
Wake up for an early morning game drive that offers the
opportunity for more wildlife sightings. The Masai Mara
is one of the world’s richest wildlife reserves, and is
home to an array of animals including zebras, cheetahs,
hippos, wildebeests, gazelles and, of course, the “Big
Five.” A final game drive this evening is followed by our
farewell boma barbecue dinner at the lodge. Meals BLD
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may become available as these sell out.
PRICE PER PERSON
Group size limited to 30! All departures are limited to 30
guests to ensure a more intimate safari experience!
International Airfare is additional. Contact Tauck for rates
on international air for travel originating in the UK (subject to
availability). Please enquire at booking about additional hotel
nights before or after your tour.
Hot Air Balloon Experience Included. The price of your
journey includes a hot air balloon adventure over the Masai Mara
on Day 11. Note: Activities marked with an asterisk (*) are at your own risk; a signed
liability waiver will be required.
Bookings are subject to our Booking Conditions.
FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONSNight 1 LAKEDULUTISERENA Arusha, Tanzania
HOTEL
Night 2,3 NGORONGORO Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania SERENASAFARILODGE
Night 4,5 FOURSEASONS Serengeti Nat’l Park, Tanzania SAFARILODGESERENGETI
Night 6,7 AMBOSELISERENA Amboseli Nat’l Park, Kenya SAFARILODGE
Night 8,9 FAIRMONTMOUNT Nanyuki, Kenya KENYASAFARICLUB
Night 10-12 FAIRMONTMARA Masai Mara National Reserve, SAFARICLUB Kenya
January–March;June–19October;15–31December
*LAND PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (4 flights) = TOTAL PER PERSON
Double £6890 + £690 = £7580 Single £7364 + £690 = £8054
Triple £6728 + £690 = £7418
April–May;20October–14December
*LAND PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (4 flights) = TOTAL PER PERSON
Double £5970 + £640 = £6610 Single £6373 + £640 = £7013
Triple £5875 + £640 = £6515
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13. FLY TO NAIROBI & JOURNEY HOME
Tour ends: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Fly to
Nairobi for a midday arrival. We have reserved a day
room for you at the Nairobi Serena Hotel; depart the
hotel for the airport after dinner. Allow a minimum of
three hours for flight check-in at the airport. Meals BLD
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EMBARK ON A GRAND AFRICAN SAFARI to some of Tanzania’s most renowned
game reserves where you’ll have an opportunity to observe Africa’s Big Five – elephant, leopard, lion,
rhinoceros, and buffalo – where they live, in their natural habitats. With the aid of field equipment such
as infrared camera traps and thermal imaging, you’ll also observe their nocturnal lives that few ever see.
Get set for many different unique experiences... from a hot air balloon flight high above the Serengeti
to stays in luxury safari lodges and a two-night visit to the archipelago of Zanzibar, where you’ll sail aboard a traditional dhow.
1. ARRIVE ARUSHA
Tour begins: Lake Duluti Serena Hotel. A transfer from
Kilimanjaro International Airport to Lake Duluti Serena
Hotel is included. Your hotel is nestled at the foot of
sacred Mount Meru on the shores of Lake Duluti.
2. TO NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA
Visit a traditional Maasai village this morning. Learn about
daily life in the African bush during talks with the tribal
chief and local villagers. Continue on to Lake Manyara for
lunch overlooking Lake Manyara National Park. Elephants,
hippos, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes and wildebeest are often
seen in the park along with tree-climbing lions. Continue
to your lodge in the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Conservation
Area; built on the dormant volcano’s rim, the hotel offers
stunning views of the vast “lost world” below. Meals BLD
3. NGORONGORO CRATER
Explore Ngorongoro Crater on a game drive this morning,
followed by a picnic lunch in the crater. Long regarded
as Africa’s “Garden of Eden,” the landscapes you’ll see
today include grasslands, forests and a saltwater lake,
inspiring a continual migration of animals. From the comfort
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SERENGETI TO ZANZIBAR
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•� �Hot�air�balloon�ride�over�the�Serengeti,�followed�by�a�champagne�breakfast�
•� �Two�nights�in�Zanzibar�with�a�“spice”�walking�tour�and�dhow�boat�cruise�on�the�Indian�Ocean
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of your four-wheel-drive vehicle, you may spot the “Big
Five” – buffalo, elephant, leopard, the black-maned lion
and the rare black rhinoceros. Return to your safari lodge,
where the remainder of the day is yours to spend at leisure.
Pack up your Tauck-supplied duffle bag tonight for your
upcoming four-night stay in the Serengeti. Meals BLD
4. OLDUPAI GORGE / THE SERENGETI
Drive to Oldupai Gorge this morning where
archaeologists Louis and Mary Leakey discovered
fossilised remains of some of the earliest humans ever
found – 1.8 million years old. Visit the museum and
enjoy a private lecture by a resident expert about the
site, before setting off over unpaved roads across the
plains and grasslands of the Serengeti. You’ll have many
opportunities for wildlife viewing en route to your safari
lodge in the Central Serengeti; its décor was inspired by
Maasai tribal dwellings. Have dinner at leisure and enjoy
local entertainment in the lounge this evening. Meals BLD
Maasai villagers
Arusha / Lake Duluti
SerengetiNational Park
Maximum Elevation: 7,550 ft.
TANZANIA
KENYALAKE
VICTORIA
Oldupai Gorge
Dar es Salaam
Stone TownZanzibar
LakeManyaraNational
Park
Central SerengetiWestern Serengeti
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5. HOT AIR BALLOON ABOVE THE SERENGETI
A hot air balloon flight* at dawn soars over the Serengeti
savannah giving you the unique opportunity to observe the
morning rituals of the reserve’s wildlife as they wake up to
a new day; experience unforgettable panoramic views and
photo opportunities, then a champagne breakfast in the
bush helps bring you back down to Earth! Look for hyenas,
leopards, cheetahs, jackals, gazelles, zebras, elephants,
hippos and more as you drive back to your lodge for lunch
in the Serengeti; it’s also one of the best places on the African
continent to find prides of lions. Following lunch and time at
leisure at the lodge, head off for an afternoon game drive.
A sundowner, dinner and entertainment at the lodge end a
wonderful and memorable day in the Serengeti. Meals BLD
6. KIRAWIRA TENTED CAMP
Travel to the Western Serengeti for a two-night stay at the
Kirawira Tented Camp – sitting on a hilltop overlooking the
vast plains of the Serengeti, it is styled after the hunting
camps of the Edwardian era. Arrive in time for lunch and an
afternoon game drive with an experienced guide who points
out wildlife sightings along the way. Meals BLD
7. WESTERN SERENGETI SAFARI GAME DRIVES
Morning and afternoon game drives combine with time
at leisure to enjoy the amenities of your luxurious tented
camp, including a swimming pool, bar and spa. Meals BLD
SEE AFRICA’S “BIG FIVE” LIONS (Panthera leo) are often seen in Masai Mara
National Reserve (Kenya), Serengeti & Tarangire national parks, and Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Tanzania). BUFFALO (Syncerus caffer)
can weigh as much as 680 kgs. – big and dangerous enough to keep most predators at bay. Buffalo roam the Sabi Sands Game Reserve
(South Africa) and Serengeti National Park (Tanzania). BLACK RHINOCEROS (Diceros bicornis) may be spotted in Ngorongoro Crater
and the Masai Mara. LEOPARDS (Panthera pardus) are prevalent in most parks and reserves in east and southern Africa; you’ll often need
to look up to spot one... since they spend much of their time in trees. AFRICAN ELEPHANT (Loxodonta africana), the world’s largest
land mammal, is a fixture throughout the Masai Mara, as well as Amboseli and Serengeti national parks.
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10. JOURNEY HOME
Tour ends: Zanzibar. Join our guides for a walking
tour of Stone Town this morning or enjoy time at leisure
before checking out of your hotel. Fly to Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania, late afternoon, en route to Julius Nyerere
International Airport for your flight home. Allow 3½ hours
for flight check-in at the airport. Note: International
flights out should be booked after 10:00 PM. Meals B
10 DAYS from £3,860* pluS AirfAre(9 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches & 7 Dinners)
BEGINS ARUSHA15, 29⁄ Jan 12, 26⁄ Feb 12 Mar 21 May 04, 18 Jun 02⁄ , 16⁄ , 30⁄ Jul 06, 13⁄ , 20, 27 Aug 10, 24 Sep 08⁄ , 22 Oct 17 Dec ⁄ = Sold Out!
Go to tauck.co.uk for up-to-the-minute space availability; additional departure
dates may become available as these sell out.
PRICE PER PERSON
Group size limited to 24! All departures are limited to 24 guests to ensure a
more intimate safari experience!
International Airfare is additional. Contact Tauck for rates
on international air for travel originating in the UK (subject to
availability). Please enquire at time of booking about additional
hotel nights before or after your tour.
Hot Air Balloon Experience Included. Price of your journey
includes the hot air balloon experience on Day 5.
Note: Activities marked with an asterisk (*) are at your own risk; a
signed liability waiver will be required.
Bookings are subject to our Booking Conditions.
FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONSNight 1 LAKE�DULUTI�SERENA�HOTEL� Arusha
Night 2,3 NGORONGORO Ngorongoro Crater SERENA�SAFARI�LODGE
Night 4,5 SERENGETI�SERENA Serengeti National Park SAFARI�LODGE
Night 6,7 KIRAWIRA�TENTED�CAMP Serengeti National Park
Night 8,9 PARK�HYATT�ZANZIBAR Stone Town, Zanzibar
January�–�25�February;�June�–�October;�17�–�31�December
*LAND PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (2 flights) = TOTAL PER PERSON
Double £4490 + £590 = £5080� Single £5227 + £590 = £5817 Triple £4326 + £590 = £4916
26�February�–�May;��03�–�16�December
*LAND PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (2 flights) = TOTAL PER PERSON
Double £3860 + £550 = £4410� Single £4292 + £550 = £4842 Triple £3738 + £550 = £4288
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8. THE SPICE OF LIFE IN ZANZIBAR
Enjoy a final game drive this morning before flying to the
archipelago of Zanzibar in the Indian Ocean, a land of
spices, exotic wildlife, and white sand beaches; stay two
nights at a beachfront hotel in the heart of Stone Town, a
designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy lunch upon
arrival, then set off with a local guide on a walking “spice”
tour of Stone Town in the main port of Zanzibar City;
you’ll learn where spices come from as your guide reveals
aromatic secrets hidden in nuts, roots and bark. The
evening is free for you to explore as you wish. The town’s
key attractions are just steps from your hotel. Meals BL
9. A DHOW ON THE INDIAN OCEAN
Dhows – handcrafted sailboats – have plied the
archipelago waters for millennia, trading and fishing from
one island port to the next. Sail out to sea aboard a
traditional dhow this morning on a private cruise as the
captain and crew help you spot dolphins frolicking in
the ocean blue. Cast anchor on a beach and have lunch
in a paradise of white sands and turquoise sea; enjoy
time for swimming and snorkelling in the crystal-clear
waters, and view the beautiful coral reefs. Return to the
Park Hyatt Zanzibar; spend the afternoon exploring the
backstreets of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage
Site; its labyrinthine cobblestone lanes are lined with
faded mansions of Arabic, Persian, Indian, and European
design – graced with elaborately carved doors and
balconies – and redolent with outdoor spice and food
markets. We invite you to join us this evening for a
farewell reception and dinner at the hotel. Meals BLD
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DUSK APPROACHES... AND YOUR SAFARI EXPERIENCE IN SOUTH
AFRICA’S PRIVATE GAME RESERVES is enhanced by camera traps that are set
up at your camp to provide a behind-the-scenes look at the nocturnal life of resident wildlife. And in the
morning... you’ll be able to see for yourself what that nocturnal life includes. From the graceful surrounds
of Cape Town to the pristine reserves of Kruger National Park, there are many stories to be told here – of
natural treasures, amazing wildlife, gold, diamonds, wine, explorers, and centuries-old cultural traditions that endure.
1. ARRIVE CAPE TOWN
Tour begins: 6:30 PM, Cape Grace. A transfer is included
from Cape Town International Airport to the Cape Grace,
where all guest rooms have Table Mountain views. Join us
for a welcome cocktail reception and dinner tonight. Meals D
2. ROBBEN ISLAND & CAPE WINELANDS
Delve into South Africa’s moving history on this
morning’s visit to Robben Island, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. Travel by boat across Table Bay (weather
permitting) to learn about the island’s episodic past.
Between the 17th and 20th centuries, it was a Dutch
colony; prison; infirmary for lepers and the mentally ill;
military base; and, most famously, the site of Nelson
Mandela’s long internment. Return to Cape Town for
time at leisure. In the late afternoon, head to the Cape
Winelands, where some of the country’s finest wines are
made. Enjoy a wine-pairing dinner at Steenberg Winery,
which is located in a contemporary setting on the Cape’s
oldest farm, amid stunning natural beauty. Meals BD
3. TABLE MOUNTAIN & CAPE POINT VIEWS
En route to the Cape Peninsula, take a cable car up
Table Mountain for 360-degree views of the city and
bay; if you wish, join our local guide for a nature walk
at the top. Drive along the peninsula to Cape Point,
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• On-tourfilmvignettescustom-madeforTauckbyBBCEarthnaturalhistoryexpertsplusotherselectBBCEarthtouches
• FournightsatluxurygamelodgesinorborderingtheincomparableKrugerNationalPark
• Gamedrivesinprivatewildlifereserveswithexcellentwildlifeviewing&experttrackers
• AvisittoRobbenIsland&SowetoTownship,hearingstoriesofSouthAfrica’shistory
• Awine-pairingdinnerintheCapeWinelands
•Agemologist’slectureinJohannesburg
• AguidedvisitatVictoriaFalls&aprivatesundownercruiseontheZambeziRiver
• 26meals,airporttransfersasnoted,gratuitiestolocalguides,servicecharges,admissionfees,taxes&porterage
where a funicular takes you up to the historic lighthouse for
sensational views of the Cape of Good Hope. After lunch,
meet the African penguins of Boulders Beach; about 60
centimetres tall and endearingly curious, they’re one of only
two land colonies on the continent. Return to Cape Town
for an introduction to the city including the Castle of Good
Hope, City Hall, Parliament, the cathedral where Desmond
Tutu was named archbishop, and former slave quarters
(order may vary based on weather conditions). Meals BL
4. FLY TO KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Depart Cape Town and board a flight for Skukuza airstrip
and the incomparable Kruger National Park, where your
safari experience begins at Lion Sands – Kruger National
Park. Set in the South African lowveldt, it is one of the
best game-viewing areas of the park; your classic safari
accommodations are in a private riverside setting inside
the park – the waters are a magnet for park wildlife. The
area is home to many endangered and rare animals, as
you’ll soon discover beginning with a late afternoon game
drive with an expert safari guide before dinner. Meals BD
Cape Winelands
Johannesburg
Lion Sands – Kruger Nat’l Park Concession
Cape Town
Victoria Falls
BOTSWANA
Maximum Elevation: 6,000 ft.Constantia
SOUTH AFRICA
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5. LION SANDS – KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Your safari lodge is located within the 4,800-hectare
Kruger National Park, where wildlife viewing is rich. The
park boasts one of the highest recorded densities of
predators – especially of leopards – in Africa. Guests have
spotted elephant, cheetahs, rhinos, wild dogs and, of
course, leopards in Kruger during their stay. You’ll have
opportunities to spot the animals who live here on morning
and afternoon game drives. Tonight you’ll experience a
traditional braai, a popular South African barbecue tradition
that has been celebrated here for ages. Meals BLD
6. EXCLUSIVE GAME DRIVES IN SABI SABI
A final game drive and an optional guided walk through the
bush mark the end of your stay in Kruger National Park.
Next, move on to Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge, situated within
the Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve. Bordering expansive
Kruger National Park, it is composed of several smaller
private game reserves along the Sabie River. Designed
with viewing decks that overlook a watering hole and plain,
the lodge is located in habitats that are home to Africa’s
“Big Five” – elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard – as
well as wild dogs, zebras, cheetahs, giraffes, and over
300 species of birds. Enjoy lunch at the lodge and time at
leisure before embarking on an afternoon game drive that
takes you deep into the African bushveldt. Meals BLD
7. THE SAFARI LIFE, DAWN TO DUSK
Morning and afternoon game drives aboard
four-wheel-drive, open-top Land Rovers today provide
the possibility of up-close sightings of African game.
Expert trackers and experienced rangers help you to
spot the animals who migrate through the reserve,
including gazelles, antelopes, kudu, impalas and giraffes.
AT THE SABI SABI BUSH LODGE the magic
begins the moment you drive into the Sabi Sand Private
Reserve bordering Kruger National Park. One of four
Sabi Sabi lodges located in the heart of the reserve,
your contemporary accommodations are designed to
capture the moment as it happens... with moving
views of the bushveldt from your luxury suite... endless
wildlife sightings at the watering hole just steps from
the lounge, atrium and bar area... with an ever-vigilant
guide on private game drives, twice daily, from dawn to
dusk... during afternoon tea served with tradition... and
at sundowners indulgent under a crimson sky.
Your companions are well-versed in the geography of
the area, the wildlife, and the efforts being made to
conserve these living treasures, and are eager to share
their knowledge with you. You’ll have opportunities to
enjoy life at your lodge as well, which is reminiscent of
safaris in days gone by, perhaps with afternoon tea and
biscuits, or a swim between game drives. This evening,
feast on fabulous African cuisine at your lodge. Meals BLD
8. JOHANNESBURG AND ITS GEMS
Say goodbye to the wildlife-rich Sabie River region this
morning when you return to Skukuza airstrip and fly to
Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest city and commercial
hub, for a two-night stay. Johannesburg is the world’s
biggest city not situated on a river, lake or coastline.
Among the most modern and prosperous cities in South
Africa, “Jo’burg” has derived much of its wealth from the
major gold- and diamond-mining industries based here.
Learn about the diversity of Africa’s diamonds and other
valuable gems at a presentation by a gemologist early this
evening. Your stylish hotel, 54 on Bath, is centrally located
in the lovely walkable Johannesburg suburb of Rosebank;
dine at your hotel restaurant this evening. Meals BD
9. SIGHTSEE IN HISTORIC SOWETO
Cultural discoveries enrich your educational sightseeing
tour of Soweto Township today. You’ll see the homes of
Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, as well
as South Africa’s Constitutional Court. Visit the Apartheid
Museum, acknowledged as the pre-eminent museum in the
world dealing with 20th-century South Africa, at the heart
of which is the apartheid story; the museum illustrates the
rise and fall of apartheid. Return to the hotel, where the
remainder of the day is free. Your hotel is close to Nelson
Mandela Square, Sandton City and Melrose Arch. Meals BL
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10. MAGNIFICENT FALLS & AN EXPLORER’S TALE
Fly to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe for two nights at The
Victoria Falls Hotel, with an included high tea today
or tomorrow. Stroll along the hotel’s private pathways
for stunning views. Late this afternoon a local historian
shares the story of African explorer and missionary
David Livingstone while you enjoy refreshments aboard a
private sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River. Dine in
your choice of hotel restaurants tonight. Meals BD
11. VICTORIA FALLS & AN ELEPHANT SANCTUARY
First up this morning is a guided walk at Victoria Falls
National Park, with stops at viewpoints to take in the
falls and the surrounding rainforest; you’ll see the Devil’s
Cataract, Rain Forest, Main Falls and Danger Point.
Then gain firsthand insights from a naturalist into the life
of an African elephant at an elephant sanctuary, where
you’ll observe them as they feed, play and socialise. This
evening, join us for a farewell cocktail reception on your
hotel’s elegant, scenic terrace, followed by dinner for a
fantastic end to a fantastic African journey! Meals BLD
12. JOURNEY HOME
Tour ends: O.R. Tambo International Airport. Enjoy time
at leisure in Victoria Falls before your return flight to
Johannesburg. You should allow a minimum of three
hours for flight check-in at the airport. Meals B
12 DAYS from £5,490* pluS AirfAre(11 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 9 Dinners)
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04⁄ , 11, 18, 26⁄ May01, 15⁄ , 30 Jun 14⁄ , 28 Jul
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Dates in blue indicate Small Group Departures averaging 24 Tauck guests,
priced from £6,140 per person double plus on-tour air; specific dates apply –
enquire at time of booking.
Go to tauck.co.uk for up-to-the-minute space availability.
PRICE PER PERSON
International Airfare is additional. Contact Tauck for rates
on international air for travel originating in the UK (subject to
availability). Please enquire at time of booking about additional
hotel nights before or after your tour.
Bookings are subject to our Booking Conditions.
FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONSNight 1-3 CAPEGRACE Cape Town
Night 4,5 LIONSANDS–KRUGER Lion Sands - Kruger NATIONALPARK NPConcession
Night 6,7* SABISABIBUSHLODGE Sabi Sabi Private Reserve
Night 8,9 54ONBATH Johannesburg
Night 10,11 THEVICTORIAFALLSHOTEL Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
*Tour of 14 Dec will stay at Lion Sands – Kruger National Park.
January–April;September–December
*LAND PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (4 flights) = TOTAL PER PERSON
Double £5970 + £640 = £6610 Single £7533 + £640 = £8173 Triple N/A + N/A = N/A
May–August
*LAND PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (4 flights) = TOTAL PER PERSON
Double £5490 + £620 = £6110 Single £7089 + £620 = £7709 Triple N/A + N/A = N/A
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Victoria Falls
Unforgettable kingdoms forgotten by time.
Captivating landscapes that capture your soul.
Cities charming with a colonial heritage and
colourful indigenous riches, past and present. Remote islands, tropical and ice-clad, teeming with life. Cultural traditions,
centuries old. Incan treasures, a thousand years strong. And a history of conquerors and conquests that chronicles the passage
of time in a place defined by diversity. Lands of eternal wonders, brilliantly man-made and beautifully nature-nourished, Latin
America promises discoveries that have no end. Be mindful of your first visit to this land of plenty, for the inescapable allure
of its many-splendoured sights ensures that your adventures here have only just begun.
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PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE, BY LAND & SEA... Sailing aboard Le Ponant, call on Cuba’s coastal gems between
Havana and Santiago de Cuba for immersive experiences in the Cuban culture through People-to-People activities. Two nights in the
Cuban capital reveal Habana Vieja’s treasures and Ernest Hemingway’s home, Finca Vigía. Explore a nature reserve on the Isla de
la Juventud, only accessible by sea... Cienfuegos, Cuba’s “Pearl of the South,” or Playa Girón on the Bay of Pigs... Trinidad and the
poignant Sugar Mill Valley... and Santiago de Cuba, with its vibrant legacy of revolution, music and Afro-Cubano culture...
1. ARRIVE MIAMI
Trip begins: 4:00 PM, InterContinental Miami. Travellers
flying to Miami should arrive at Miami Int’l Airport by
2:00 PM, and take a Yellow Taxi from the airport to the
InterContinental Miami (average fee of USD $25 plus tip
will be reimbursed by your Tauck Director). We invite you
to gather for a briefing about tomorrow’s included flight
to Havana and your Cuba cruise, followed by a welcome
reception and dinner. Meals D
2. WELCOME TO HAVANA!
Fly from Miami to Havana’s José Martí Int’l Airport. After
lunch at a local paladar – a privately owned restaurant –
head over to what was once Cuba’s Presidential Palace
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Miami
CARIBBEAN
SEA ATLANTIC
OCEAN
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Parque NacionalMarino de Punta FrancŽs
Havana
Santiago de Cuba
Playa GirónCasilda
CienfuegosTrinidad
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LATIN AMERICATravelling Well Includes…• Tauck’sprivateshoreexcursionsanddistinctive
inclusions
• AllgratuitiestoTauckDirectors,shipstaffaboard
Le Ponantandlocalguides
• 7-nightcruisefromHavanatoSantiagodeCuba
aboardLe Ponantwithonly60guestsaboard
• FlightsfromMiamitoHavanaandfromSantiago
deCubatoMiami
• “People-to-People”exchangeinHavana,Punta
Francés,CienfuegosorPlayaGirón,Trinidadand
SantiagodeCuba
• Aboardshipalcoholicandnon-alcoholic
beveragesareavailablethroughouttheday,
includinghousewinesandspirits;premiumspirits
andwinesareavailableatextracost
• 29meals,applicablefuelsurcharges,airport
transfers,allgroundtransportation,service
charges,porterageandmosttaxes
5. M CRUISING CUBA’S COASTAL WATERSSpend a relaxing day at sea aboard Le Ponant as she sails
southward around the western tip of Cuba, bound for Isla
de la Juventud off the country’s southern coast. Meals BLD
6. M PUNTA FRANCÉS ON LA ISLA DE LA JUVENTUDLe Ponant arrives early morning at Punta Francés on La
Isla de la Juventud off Cuba’s southern coast. Centuries
ago, the island saw skirmishes between Spanish ships
and privateers; in the 1950s, it housed a prison where
Fidel Castro and Ché Guevara were held. Today, at Punta
Francés Marine National Park, accessible only by sea, join
a local naturalist for an excursion through the mangroves,
and an opportunity for some snorkelling. Meals BLD
7. M CIENFUEGOS OR PLAYA GIRÓNSail back to the Cuban mainland and arrive in
Cienfuegos, dubbed the “Pearl of the South.” A haunt
of pirates and privateers in its early days, the city
for a guided tour of Havana’s Museum of the Revolution,
focussing on the 1950s Cuban Revolution. Stop at Plaza de
la Revolución, with a tower honouring 19th-century patriot
José Martí, en route to the Meliá Cohiba. Meals BLD
3. HISTORIC HAVANA, CIGARS & THE ARTSToday’s People-to-People exchange begins on a walking
tour of Habana Vieja (Old Havana) with a local expert to
discuss the city’s architecture and restoration efforts. At
a Havana cigar factory, see the production of this popular
export. After lunch, visit a cultural, social or arts project for
interactions with members or performers. Meals BLD
4. MORRO CASTLE, HEMINGWAY / M EMBARK Stop at El Morro, Havana’s harbour fortress, en route to
Finca Vigía, Ernest Hemingway’s home from 1939 to 1960.
See the author’s library and yacht, Pilar; talk with a docent
about Hemingway’s life here. See a memorial to “Papa” in
Cojimar. Return to Havana and board Le Ponant. Meals BLD
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became wealthy as a trading port, and lays claim to one
of the Caribbean’s largest collections of Neoclassical
buildings. You can stay in town for a walking tour and
People-to-People interaction at the LA UNEAC social
project; or travel to Playa Girón on the Bay of Pigs, a
landing site for the ill-fated invasion of April 1961, and
visit the Museo Girón and its artefacts. Meals BLD
8. M TRINIDAD & THE SUGAR MILL VALLEY
Dock at Casilda and visit Trinidad, whose fortunes rose
and fell in step with the sugar cane industry in the 18th and
19th centuries. Both the city and the nearby Valle de los
Ingenios (Sugar Mill Valley) form a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. Enjoy a walking tour of Trinidad’s historic centre, and
visit local artists in their studios. Travel to the Sugar Mill
Valley, where over 50 sugar cane mills once profited from
the forced labour of more than 30,000 slaves. You’ll see
traces of barracones (slave quarters) and other structures at
the ruins of former sugar plantations. Meals BLD
9. M DAY AT SEA
Enjoy all the amenities your Tauck small ship has to offer
on an entire day at sea, as Le Ponant makes her way
eastward through the Caribbean along Cuba’s southern
coast and around the tip of Cabo Cruz, bound for the
historic port city of Santiago de Cuba. Meals BLD
Hemingway’s Finca Vigía
11 DAYS from £6,890 pluS AirfAre(10 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches & 10 Dinners)
BEGINS & ENDS IN MIAMICruisebeginsHavana(eastbound)2018:13, 27⁄ Dec 2019:10⁄ Jan
CruisebeginsSantiagodeCuba(westbound)2018:22 Dec 2019:05, 19⁄ Jan⁄ = Sold Out!
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LAND / CRUISE PRICE PER PERSONM CategoryA Double £6890 Single £8722 Triple £6585
M CategoryB Double £7050 Single £8913 Triple N/A
International Airfare to and from Miami is additional.
Contact Tauck for rates on international air for travel originating
in the UK (subject to availability). Round-trip air between Miami
and Havana is included. Please enquire at time of booking
about additional hotel nights at Hyatt Regency Coral Gables.
Land / Cruise Price includes everything outlined in
Booking Conditions, private Tauck shore excursions, cruise
fare, airfare between Miami and Cuba, port charges, applicable
fuel surcharges, entertainment and gratuities to Tauck Director
and ship staff. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available throughout the
day aboard ship including house wines and spirits; premium spirits and wines are
available at extra cost. Departures will be hosted by one Tauck Director for approx.
every 40 Tauck guests. Tauck’s private shore excursions and distinctive
inclusions valued at £2,520.
Travel East or West – Trip begins and ends in Miami. Cruise operates both
east and west in Cuba; sightseeing is identical; westbound itinerary is available
at tauck.co.uk or on request. See page 77 for Le Ponant deck plans and ship
specifications.
Bookings are subject to our Booking Conditions.
FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONSNight 1 INTERCONTINENTALMIAMI Miami, Florida
Night 2,3 MELIÁCOHIBA Havana, Cuba
Night 4-10 ABOARDLE PONANT Caribbean Sea
ACTIVITY2
PACE
3
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pace level details.
10. M VIBRANT SANTIAGO DE CUBA
Sail into Santiago de Cuba, where your People-to-People
discoveries include meeting local musicians. Visit Santa
Ifigenia Cemetery, where both José Martí and Fidel Castro
are buried; Parque Cespedes, marking the city’s original
settlement; and Moncada Barracks, where young Fidel
and Raul Castro led a revolutionary attack on a Battista
stronghold in 1956. Return to the ship for tonight’s farewell
reception followed by dinner onboard. Meals BLD
11. JOURNEY HOME
Disembark and visit Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca en
route to Antonio Maceo Int’l Airport in Santiago de Cuba
for your charter flight to Miami. Trip ends: 3:00 PM,
Miami IntÕl Airport. Please book flights from Miami to
your final destination no earlier than 5:00 PM. Meals B
Cienfuegos
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Marie Galante Deck
St. Barth Deck
Antigua Deck
Sun Deck
A Le Diamant Restaurant 0 Double bed cabinsB Wheelhouse
C Marina D Emeraude Lounge E Reception F Saphir Lounge G Infirmary H Karukéra Restaurant
00 Triple cabins with a fixed double bed 0 Double bed cabins
Category A Category B
Cabins on the Antigua Deck are not larger than
cabins on the Marie Galante Deck.
Enjoy complimentary onboard beverages
from the ship’s well-stocked bar;
dine on fine regional fare, elegantly
presented, in the Karukéra Restaurant;
find information graciously given
at the reception desk; retire in your
handsomely appointed stateroom; and
relax with shipmates in the welcoming
Emeraude or Saphir lounges.
SHIP SPECIFICATIONS:
Built: 1991
Renovated: 2013
Length: 88.4 m.
Draft: 3.9 m.
Beam:11.8 m.
Tonnage: 850 tons
CruisingSpeed: 14 knots
AirConditioned: Yes
Elevator:No
NumberofGuests: 60
CrewMembers: 30
Registry: France
CrewNationality:International
Internet:Service levels may vary
Le Ponant is a majestic three-masted schooner
designed to glide effortlessly to small islands, hidden harbours
and exclusive ports of call where the big ships aren’t found.
Stylish and sophisticated, with a friendly and relaxed onboard
ambiance for just 60 guests, she invites camaraderie and
provides an intimate sailing experience similar to what you’d
experience on your own private yacht; you’ll feel as though
you are cruising with family. Enjoy a cosy lounge that comes
alive every night with piano music; a full-service bar; indoor
and outdoor dining where the waiters come to know your
name; a Sun Deck perfect for enjoying unobstructed views
of the sea and scenery by day, and stargazing at night. Your
well-appointed outside facing stateroom (approx. 12 square
metres) caters to your comfort with a private bathroom, a
minibar, music system and individual climate control.
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CREATING PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE CONNECTIONS... With our 12-day trip across the length of the
island... bringing Tauck travellers face-to-face with Cubans from all walks of life to share thoughts and insights, to learn about
their country and their lives, and connect with their rich cultural heritage, from Havana to Holguín... delving into Cuban history,
architecture, agriculture, community art, Ernest Hemingway’s life in Cuba... talking with students, teachers, artists, agricultural
workers, craftsmen, printers, preservationists, musicians, dancers, community leaders, families...
1. ARRIVE MIAMI
Tauck’s People-to-People Cuba trip begins at 4:00 PM at The
Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami. Travellers flying to Miami
should plan to arrive at Miami Int’l Airport by 2:00 PM,
and take a Yellow Taxi from the airport to The Ritz-Carlton
Coconut Grove, Miami (average fee of USD $25 plus tip will
be reimbursed by your Tauck Director). Gather at the hotel
for a briefing, welcome reception, and dinner. Meals D
2. BIENVENIDOS A LA HABANA
After an early breakfast, board an included flight from
Miami to Havana’s José Martí International Airport,
where your local Cuban guide welcomes you to Cuba’s
CUBA:A CULTURAL ODYSSEY Havana
Havana
Miami
CARIBBEAN
SEAATLANTIC
OCEAN
CUBA
FLORIDA
Santa Clara
Villa Clara
Sancti Spiritus
CamagüeyPuerto Padre
Holguín
PlayaEsmeralda
Guardalavaca
Maximum Elevation: 226 ft.
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LATIN AMERICATravelling Well Includes…• AllhotelaccommodationsinMiamiandCuba
• FlightsbetweenMiamiandCuba
• Tauck’s“do-it-for-you”servicefromyourTauck
Director&localCubanguides
• 10daysof“People-to-People”educational
exchangeinHavana,SanFranciscodePaula,
SantaClara,SanctiSpiritus,Camagüey,
Guardalavaca,Holguínandmore
• ExclusiveTauckExperiencesfostering
meaningfulculturalconnectionswithCuban
families,artists,musicians,students,educators,
agriculturalworkers,artisans,entrepreneurs,
communityleadersandothers
• AllgratuitiestoTauckDirector,localguides
anddrivers,hotelandrestaurantstaff;all
groundtransportation,airporttransfers,taxes,
admissionfeesandporterage
• Allmeals–33(11breakfasts,11lunches,11
dinners)atlocalrestaurants&paladares
4. HISTORIC HAVANA & THE ARTS
Begin the day at Habana Compás, a Havana dance and
cultural performance group; talk with company members
and watch a demonstration. Next, arrive at Maqueta de
La Habana, a museum featuring a 1:500 scale model of
Havana. Meet a local expert on the city’s architecture and
historic restoration efforts for a guided walking tour through
Habana Vieja, a pedestrian-only UNESCO World Heritage
Site. See Havana’s beautiful Catedral de San Cristóbal and
learn about its ongoing preservation and restoration. After
lunch on the Malecón, return to the hotel for time spent as
you wish; enjoy dinner at a local paladar tonight. Meals BLD
5. CHÉ’S LEGACY IN SANTA CLARA
Depart Havana and head to the province of Villa Clara
in the north central region of Cuba, once home to many
sugar cane plantations. Arrive in Santa Clara, the provincial
capital, to visit the Ché Guevara Mausoleum – a memorial
sculpture complex and museum honouring Ernesto “Ché”
Guevara de la Serna, the Argentine-born physician and
capital. Drive to El Morro (Morro Castle), the iconic stone
fortress that has guarded Havana’s harbour since the 16th
century; and Cristo de La Habana (Christ of Havana), a
towering white Carrara marble statue of Jesus overlooking
Havana Bay, built in the 1950s. After lunch at a paladar on
Havana’s seaside Malecón, continue to the Meliá Habana,
where you’ll settle into your room in “The Level,” and enjoy
dinner tonight at one of the hotel’s restaurants. Meals BLD
3. COLÓN CEMETERY & HEMINGWAY’S CUBAWalk with a local historian through Havana’s Colón
Cemetery, final resting place of noted Cubanos for
centuries; it’s perhaps the most ornate necropolis in the
world. Depart the city for Finca Vigía (“Lookout Farm”)
in San Francisco de Paula, American novelist Ernest
Hemingway’s winter home from 1939 to 1960. See the
author’s library and yacht, Pilar, and talk with a docent
about Hemingway’s life here. After lunch, head back to
Havana for a visit and a People-to-People exchange at the
Museo de la Revolución, in what had once been Cuba’s
Presidential Palace, before returning to your hotel. Meals BLD
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Marxist revolutionary who played a key role as Fidel
Castro’s second-in-command in the Cuban Revolution; the
complex commemorates Ché’s victory in the pivotal 1958
Battle of Santa Clara. Discuss Ché’s life and legacy as
you view the monuments and some of his personal effects
in the museum, and visit the cave-like memorial crypt
containing his remains and those of revolutionaries killed
with him while fighting in Bolivia in 1967, marked by an
eternal flame. Following lunch, travel to Sancti Spiritus near
the centre of the island for an overnight stay. Meals BLD
6. ACROSS THE COUNTRYSIDE TO CAMAGÜEY
The town of Sancti Spiritus is one of the country’s oldest –
the fourth of Cuba’s original seven villages founded by the
Spaniards in the 16th century. It’s also known as the home
of the guayabera – the traditional white, four-pocketed
Cuban shirt (known elsewhere as the habanera) – which
many claim was created here in the early 18th century.
After breakfast, head into the countryside across the
centre of Cuba, arriving in historic Camagüey in time for
lunch. Attend a performance by an acclaimed local dance
company, followed by a Q&A with company members.
Check into your hotel and have dinner tonight. Meals BLD
7. CAMAGÜEY’S ARTISANS & THEIR WORK
Today, you’ll meet artisans and artists in Camagüey,
affectionately dubbed “the Maze” or “the City of
Squares” for its labyrinthine historic centre of twisting
lanes and squares that once confounded pirates and
invaders. Visit the studio of leather sculptor José
“Pepe” Guiterrez for a demonstration and discussion
of his work: creating unique masks, busts and animal
sculptures from goat hide. As he works, Pepe explains
the process of soaking, shaping and sculpting the leather
into pieces largely inspired by Afro-Cuban culture and
symbolism drawn from African mythology. Next, walk
to the studio of artist Martha Jimenez, whose images
of strong, mysterious women have been shown around
the world, for an exchange with the artist or a member
of her family or staff; then have lunch at a paladar just
across the square. Throughout the day in Camagüey,
you may notice those big, red clay pots in front of or
on the porches of homes throughout the city. They’re
tinaj—nes, the traditional symbol of Camagüey – and at
the Casanova Pottery Studio, the Casanova family will
show you traditional methods of creating these iconic
vessels, and discuss their history and use. Meals BLD
8. ARTS EDUCATION & MORE IN CAMAGÜEY
In Camagüey today, visit the Endedans Modern
Dance Company and school for an enchanting private
performance by its highly talented students, including
contemporary, ballet, hip-hop and other dance styles;
interact with the young dancers afterwards in a Q&A
session to learn about their backgrounds, dreams
and goals. Have lunch at a local Italian restaurant this
afternoon; after more exploration in Camagüey, enjoy
dinner at a paladar this evening. Meals BLD
9. TO GUARDALAVACA ON THE NORTH COAST
Depart Camagüey after breakfast and set out across the
countryside for Cuba’s northeastern coast. En route,
stop at Finca Agroecológica Conchita, a working farm
in rural Puerto Padre, to meet and talk with agricultural
Colón Cemetery
Casanova Pottery Studio
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12 DAYS from £5,270 pluS AirfAre(11 Breakfasts, 11 Lunches & 11 Dinners)
BEGINS MIAMI07, 21⁄ Jan 04, 18⁄ Feb 18⁄ Mar 15 Apr 13 May 10 Jun 16 Sep 14 Oct 25 Nov 23 Dec ⁄ = Sold Out!
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dates may become available as these sell out.
PRICE PER PERSONJanuary–March;16–31DecemberDouble £5720 Single £6289 Triple £5591
April;30September–08DecemberDouble £5520 Single £6082 Triple £5382
May;01–29September;09–15DecemberDouble £5320 Single £5875 Triple £5175
June–JulyDouble £5270 Single £5806 Triple £5111
International Airfare to and from Miami is additional. Contact Tauck for
rates on international air for travel originating in the UK (subject to availability).
Round-trip air between Miami and Havana is included. Please enquire at time of
booking about additional hotel nights at the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables.
Bookings are subject to our Booking Conditions.
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ACTIVITY
3
PACE Go to page 133 for activity and pace level details.
FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONSNight 1 THERITZ-CARLTONCOCONUT Coral Gables, FL
GROVE,MIAMI
Night 2-4 MELIÁHABANA Havana
Night 5 HOTELENCANTODONFLORENCIO Sancti SpiritusOR HOTELENCANTODELRIJO
Night 6-8 HOTELENCANTOLASEVILLANA Camagüey OR HOTELENCANTOELMARQUÉS
Night 9-11 PARADISUSRÍODEORO Playa Esmeralda RESORT&SPA
Note: Due to the nature of People-to-People travel in Cuba, itinerary is subject to change; order and individual components of itinerary may change depending on day of the week, but a full People-to-People itinerary will be preserved.
Santa Clara
workers about agrarian life in today’s Cuba, tour the
facility and have lunch. Continue on to Paradisus Río de
Oro Resort & Spa on the Playa Esmeralda coast in the
seaside town of Guardalavaca in Holguín province, where
you’ll enjoy a Royal Service Room for the next three
nights. Have dinner at your resort this evening. Meals BLD
10. CULTURAL DISCOVERIES IN HOLGUÍNTravel from Guardalavaca to the nearby city of Holguín.
Visit the Rodrigo Prats Opera Company, named for an
esteemed 20th-century Cuban composer and orchestra
leader, for a performance of the distinctive Cuban style of
zarzuela – a lyric-dramatic musical genre that developed in
Spain centuries ago – and learn more about its traditions
in a Q&A session with the performers. Next, visit La Loma
de la Crus (Hill of the Cross), a scenic overlook featuring
spectacular views of Holguín and a monumental cross;
legend has it that an 18th-century Franciscan friar climbed
this rocky hill carrying the original rustic wooden cross
on his shoulders. After lunch at a local paladar, meet the
Gongora family at Cuadernos Papiro (Papyrus Papers
Publishing House), their family-operated print shop and
museum, where they use historic presses to produce art
books; interact with family members as they discuss their
printing processes and demonstrate their machines. Return
to your resort for dinner this evening. Meals BLD
11. MORE MUSIC & ART IN HOLGUÍNYou’re back in Holguín today for more People-to-People
exchanges. Begin with a walking tour of the city, followed
by a musical performance and interactions with students
at the José María Ochoa School of Music. Later, visit
with a talented young Neoclassical artist at his home and
studio in Holguín to view and talk about his work. Return to
your resort for lunch. Tonight, bid Cuba a fond adi—s at a
farewell reception and dinner at the resort. Meals BLD
12. RETURN TO MIAMI FOR JOURNEY HOMETake an included flight from Holguín’s Frank Pais International
Airport to Miami. Trip ends at Miami International Airport.
Please book flights from Miami to your final destination
for no earlier than 3:00 PM. Allow two hours for flight
check-in in Miami prior to your flight home. Meals BL
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Viñales Valley
Miami
FLORIDA
CARIBBEAN
SEAATLANTIC
OCEAN
CUBA
Havana
Vi–ales
Maximum Elevation: 194 ft.
1. ARRIVE MIAMI
Trip begins: 4:00 PM, Hyatt Regency Coral Gables. Travellers
flying to Miami should plan to arrive at Miami International
Airport by 2:00 PM, and take a Yellow Taxi from the airport
to the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables (for an average fee of
USD $20 plus tip, which will be reimbursed by your Tauck
Director). Gather for a briefing about tomorrow’s activities,
followed by a reception and dinner this evening. Meals D
2. WELCOME TO CUBA’S CAPITAL, HAVANA
An included flight takes you to Havana’s José Martí
International Airport, where your local Cuban guide greets
you. Drive to the Meliá Habana, have lunch and check in;
en route, stop at the iconic Revolution Square, dominated
by a memorial tower honouring José Martí. This afternoon,
head to the Museum of the Revolution, housed in the
Neoclassical building in Habana Vieja that had served as
Cuba’s Presidential Palace from 1920 through 1959, for
your first People-to-People cultural exchange in Cuba.
Enjoy dinner at the hotel this evening. Meals BLD
OUR 7-DAY HAVANA-BASED PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE TRIP... brings Tauck travellers to this
enigmatic Caribbean island nation for true cultural exchange with Cubans in and around Havana to share insights about their
daily lives and their rich cultural heritage. Around key themes of Cuban culture, the arts, history, architecture, agriculture,
baseball and more, travellers interact directly with the people of Cuba. Meet Cuban students, teachers, architects, artists,
artisans, dancers, musicians, ballplayers and coaches… discover Hemingway’s Cuba… visit with agricultural workers…
attend a Cuban cooking class... dine at privately operated paladares and more.
3. CULTURE & HISTORY IN OLD HAVANA
At the Habana Compás dance group, meet company
members and watch a demonstration. Take a walking tour
through Habana Vieja with a local expert; view the Catedral
de San Cristóbal and learn about its preservation. Later,
attend a discussion on US - Cuban relations. Meals BLD
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LATIN AMERICA
Travelling Well Includes…• Allhotelaccommodations–1nightinMiami
and5nightsattheMeliáHabana
• FlightsbetweenMiamiandHavana
• EscortedPeople-to-PeopletravelaccompaniedbyaTauckDirectorandbilingualCubanguides
• Fivedaysof“People-to-People”exchange
• AllgratuitiestoTauckDirector,localguides&drivers,hotel&restaurantstaff;groundtransportation,airporttransfers,taxes,admissionfeesandporterage
• Allmeals–6breakfasts,5lunches,6dinners
Havana ballplayers
4. CUBAN BASEBALL, CRAFTS & MORETake a close-up look at a passion shared by Cubans and
Americans alike – baseball! After a morning discussion with
a noted Cuban player, meet players, coaches and parents
of a Havana Little League-level team. Following a Cuban
cooking class and lunch, relax at your hotel or join us for a
visit to Havana’s bustling San José crafts market. Meals BLD
5. AGRICULTURE IN THE VIÑALES VALLEYTravel outside Havana to the tobacco fields of the
Viñales Valley, where you’ll talk to agricultural workers
about agrarian life and tobacco production in Cuba. After
lunch, meet workers who process tobacco leaves before
they reach the cigar factory at El Despalillo. Meals BLD
6. COLÓN CEMETERY & HEMINGWAY’S CUBAFollowing a walk with a local historian through Havana’s
vast Colón Cemetery, the final resting place of noted
Cubanos for centuries, head outside the city to American
novelist Ernest Hemingway’s Finca Vigía (“Lookout
Farm”), the author’s winter home between 1939 and
1960; see his 9,000-volume library and beloved yacht,
Pilar, and hear about his life in Cuba and strong
connections to the Cuban people. Return to Havana for
lunch, then engage with students and staff at Havana’s
La Casa del Niño y la Niña (House of the Boy & Girl), an
educational outreach program in Centro Habana. Join us
tonight for a farewell reception and dinner. Meals BLD
7. JOURNEY HOMETransfer from the Meliá Habana to Havana’s José Martí
Int’l Airport for your included return flight to Miami. Your
People-to-People trip ends at Miami IntÕl Airport. Please
book flights from Miami to your final destination no earlier
than 3:00 PM; allow two hours for flight check-in. Meals B
7 DAYS from £4,390 pluS AirfAre(6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches & 6 Dinners)
BEGINS MIAMI18, 25 Jan 01, 08, 15, 22 Feb 08, 15, 22, 29 Mar 05, 19 Apr 03, 17 May 14 Jun 20 Sep 11, 18 Oct 01,08 Nov 06, 20, 27 Dec
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PRICE PER PERSONJanuary–March;19–31DecemberDouble £4680 Single £5832 Triple £4564
April;October–18DecemberDouble £4590 Single £5761 Triple £4495
May&SeptemberDouble £4480 Single £5623 Triple £4357
June–JulyDouble £4390 Single £5554 Triple £4288
International Airfare to and from Miami is additional. Contact Tauck for
rates on international air for travel originating in the UK (subject to availability).
Round-trip air between Miami and Havana is included. Please enquire at time of
booking about additional hotel nights at the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables.
Bookings are subject to our Booking Conditions.
2
ACTIVITY
3
PACE Go to page 133 for activity and pace level details.
FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONSNight 1 HYATTREGENCYCORALGABLES Coral Gables, FL
Night 2-6 MELIÁHABANA Havana, Cuba
Note: Due to the nature of People-to-People travel in Cuba,
itinerary is subject to change; order and individual components
of itinerary may change depending on day of the week, but a
full People-to-People itinerary will be preserved.
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CHILE... ARGENTINA... BRAZIL... Experience a trio of South American jewels that sparkle in landscapes both
rugged and refined, with stays at some of South America’s favourite hotels. Savour a taste of Chilean wine country outside
Santiago and discover crystalline Patagonian lakes. Enjoy ever stylish Buenos Aires, the “Paris of South America,” with a private
tour of the world-famous opera house, visits to historic grand boulevards and artsy neighbourhoods, and a perfect tango. Fall
for scenic beauty times two at Iguazú Falls. And in Rio, indulge your passion for samba, sightseeing and Carnaval traditions...
1. ARRIVE SANTIAGO, CHILE
Tour begins: 6:00 PM, The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago. A transfer
is included from Santiago Airport to The Ritz-Carlton,
Santiago, for a memorable two-night stay. Join us for a
welcome cocktail reception and dinner tonight. Meals D
2. SANTIAGO & A WINERY LUNCH
Get acquainted with Santiago today beginning with a visit
to the Plaza de Armas – the city is a mix of skyscrapers
and classical buildings. Head outside of the city this
afternoon to a local winery for a tasting tour, followed by
lunch. Back in Santiago, the rest of your day is free. Meals BL
ESSENCE OF SOUTH AMERICA Rio de Janeiro
Maximum Elevation: 4,000 ft.
BRAZIL
BOLIVIA
PARAGUAY
URUGUAYSantiago
PuertoMontt
Bariloche
Nahuel Huapi N.P.
Puerto Varas
Buenos Aires
Rio deJaneiro
Iguazú Falls
Iguazú
Igua•u
OsornoVolcano
(2,660 ft.)
ARGENTINA
CHILE
SOUTH
ATLANTIC
OCEAN
SOUTH
PACIFIC
OCEAN
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LATIN AMERICATravelling Well Includes…
• AwalkalongthebaseofIguazúFallsduringtwonightsatahotelwithviewsofthewaterfalls
• ThreenightsinBuenosAires–aprivatevisittotheOperaHouse,dinnerandatangoshow
• ThreenightsinRiodeJaneiroonCopacabanaBeach,featuringdazzlingoceansideviews
• PrivatetourofRio’sSambaCityandaprivateboatcruiseonGuanabaraBay
• AboatcruisetoBariloche,the“SwitzerlandofSouthAmerica,”foratwo-nightstay
• AtourandgourmetlunchatarenownedChileanwineryduringtwonightsinSantiago
• Airporttransfersuponarrivalanddeparture
• 32meals,gratuitiestolocalguides,servicecharges,taxesandporterage
5. LLAO LLAO RESORT PLEASURES
Today you have the entire day to immerse in the natural
splendours of your idyllic lakeside setting as you wish.
Indulge in the amenities at your award-winning resort (some
at an additional charge) including archery, golf, tennis and
sailing or spa treatments. You may wish to explore the
ski-resort downtown area of Bariloche on your own. This
afternoon, we invite you to come and join us for a private
tango lesson – and it is for Tauck guests only. Meals BD
6. FLY TO BUENOS AIRES
You’ve basked in the beauty of Patagonia from the
ground up. Today you will experience it from a different
perspective when you take a chairlift up Cerro Campanario
for stunning views of the surrounding mountains, wide
open sky and the lake waters below. Another change of
scenery awaits following a flight to Buenos Aires for a very
special three-night stay at the elegant Alvear Palace Hotel,
which has been a city landmark since 1932 and is the
undisputed “grande dame” of Buenos Aires hotels in the
city’s historic downtown. Meals BLD
3. PATAGONIA’S BEAUTIFUL LAKE DISTRICT
Fly this morning to the Lake District of southern
Chile, renowned as a wonderland of mountain lakes,
snowcapped volcanoes, waterfalls and lush forests. Have
lunch in Puerto Montt, reflecting the German heritage of
the area’s original settlers, en route to the Patagonian
resort town of Puerto Varas on the shore of one of
Chile’s largest lakes, Lago Llanquihue. Explore the
interesting sights of this charming city as you please and
dine at leisure in your hotel this evening. Meals BLD
4. CROSSING THE ANDES BY LAND AND BOAT
Sail the tranquil glacial waters to Bariloche today aboard a
boat cruise. View snowcapped mountain peaks and forested
islands, with the possibility of watching Andean condors
soaring effortlessly above you. With wingspans of up to
three metres, they are able to glide atop thermal currents
when they reach high altitudes, seldom flapping their wings.
Disembark a short distance from your resort, where you’ll
stay in waterfront suites in the Moreno Wing with panoramic
windows overlooking the beautiful lake. Meals BLD
Buenos Aires
Historic Llao Llao Hotel & Resort is perched high on a hill between Lake Nahuel and Lake Moreno – panoramic views are equally complemented by the gracious accommodations and amenities. Alvear Palace Hotel opened in 1932 as a luxury hotel for European visitors and continues to exude Belle Époque splendor in the heart of Buenos Aires’ fashionable Recoleta neighborhood. Art Deco-inspired Belmond Copacabana Palace overlooks Rio’s world-famous Copacabana Beach; having first opened its doors to a celebrity clientele in 1923, the hotel welcomes guests with an impeccable reputation for graciousness and service – guest rooms are unique, featuring fine period furniture and original works of art.
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7. BUENOS AIRES ALLURE
No doubt about it, Buenos Aires defines “sizzle”... and you’ll discover why today when a local guide shows you the city. First up is a visit to Plaza de Mayo, Metropolitan Cathedral and Casa Rosada (government palace) where you’ll see the balcony made famous by Eva (“Evita”) Perón. Explore the colourful La Boca neighbourhood, which is both a working class barrio and an artist colony, and enjoy lunch in the historic San Telmo District, a mix of colonial-style homes, narrow lanes, artist lofts and hip bars. Tonight, a dinner show reveals the allure and passion of the tango with performances by expert dancers. Meals BLD
8. TEATRO COLÓN OPERA HOUSE
After a late night out at one of the city’s most elegant dining and dancing venues, the morning is free to spend at your leisure in fabulous Buenos Aires. Late morning, go on a privately guided behind-the-scenes tour of Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires’ amazing seven-tiered opera house. First opened in 1908, its opulent stained glass, marble staircases and excellent acoustics underwent a three-year refurbishment for its highly anticipated reopening in 2010. Today, it is considered among the five best concert venues in the world. You’ll also visit beautiful Bosques de Palermo (Palermo Woods), in the heart of the city, today. The rest of the day is free to explore the city as you wish. Meals B
9. CITY TREASURES & WATERFALL PLEASURES
Sightseeing continues today on the “widest avenue in the world,” Avenida 9 de Julio, a stately thoroughfare that was modelled after Paris’ Champs-Élysées in the 1930s, along with the posh Embassy District and the Rose Garden, an oasis of green. On foot, explore Recoleta Cemetery, the final resting place of Eva Perón and many of Argentina’s famous and wealthiest families. Have lunch before taking an afternoon flight to Iguazú; your hotel is located in the heart of Iguazú National Park, famous for the spectacular Iguazú Falls; dine tonight at the hotel’s restaurant, boasting wonderful views of the thundering waters! Meals BLD
10. THE “GREAT WATERS” OF IGUAZÚ
Taller than Niagara Falls and twice as wide, Iguazú Falls, named a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, claimed another title as one of the “New Seven Wonders of Nature” by the New Seven Wonders of the World Foundation in 2011. You’ll have to visit two countries to get a complete look at the falls – its 275 cascades are spread in a horseshoe shape over three kilometres of the Iguazú River, straddling the borders of Argentina and Brazil. Today experience the Argentinian side, walking along grated walkways of metal and climbing steps as you view the thundering water. Take as many walks as you like; names like the “Devil’s Throat,” the “Superior Circuit,” and the
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Alvear Palace Hotel
Belmond Copacabana Palace
Historic Llao Llao Hotel & Resort is perched high on a hill between Lake Nahuel and Lake Moreno – panoramic views are equally complemented by the gracious accommodations and amenities. Alvear Palace Hotel opened in 1932 as a luxury hotel for European visitors and continues to exude Belle Époque splendour in the heart of Buenos Aires’ fashionable Recoleta neighbourhood. Art Deco-inspired Belmond Copacabana Palace overlooks Rio’s world-famous Copacabana Beach; having first opened its doors to a celebrity clientele in 1923, the hotel welcomes guests with an impeccable reputation for graciousness and service – guest rooms are unique, featuring fine period furniture and original works of art.
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“Lower Circuit” offer a hint of what you’ll see. Optional activities, including boat rides, hikes and other excursions, are available at an additional charge and give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in nature. Meals BL
11. THE “OTHER” SIDE – CASCADING BEAUTY
Travel to the Brazilian side of the Iguaçu Falls today for a walk across the river on catwalks, followed by lunch overlooking the river. Afterwards, fly to Rio de Janeiro and settle into the oceanfront Belmond Copacabana Palace overlooking the famed beach late this afternoon. Your accommodations are just steps away from the storied beach and world-class attractions. Meals BLD
12. SUMMIT OF CORCOVADO & SAMBA CITY
Journey by train to the summit of Corcovado to see the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, standing high above Rio and the sea below. Back down the mountain, visit Samba City for a behind-the-scenes look at Carnaval traditions and a samba dance show. Lunch at a tea room and a tour of the heart of historic Rio evoke memories of its Belle Époque era. Spend the evening exploring Rio as you wish. Meals BL
13. A CRUISE & SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN
Enjoy a private boat cruise on Guanabara Bay, dotted with 130 islands, for awe-inspiring views of Rio’s skyline and beachside gems. A two-stage cable car ride takes you to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain for more dramatic views. We invite you to join us for a special farewell reception in one of the hotel’s famed ballrooms followed by a farewell dinner at an acclaimed local restaurant. Meals BLD
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FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONS
Night 1,2 THERITZ-CARLTON,SANTIAGO Santiago, Chile
Night 3 HOTELCUMBRESPUERTOVARAS Puerto Varas, Chile
Night 4,5 LLAOLLAOHOTEL&RESORT Bariloche, Argentina
Night 6-8 ALVEARPALACEHOTEL Buenos Aires, Argentina
Night 9,10 SHERATONIGUAZÚRESORT&SPA Iguazú, Argentina
Night 11-13 BELMONDCOPACABANAPALACE Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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January–March;28September–06December*LAND PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (4 flights) = TOTAL PER PERSON
Double £5460 + £760 = £6220 Single £7023 + £760 = £7783 Triple £5151 + £760 = £5911
01–27September*LAND PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (4 flights) = TOTAL PER PERSON
Double £4890 + £760 = £5650 Single £6394 + £760 = £7154 Triple £4612 + £760 = £5372
14. JOURNEY HOME
Tour ends: Rio de Janeiro. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Belmond Copacabana Palace to Rio de Janeiro International Airport. You should allow a minimum of 3½ hours for flight check-in. Meals B
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PACK YOUR BOOTS AND BINOCULARS for an adventure on the southern tip of South America, where
Argentina and Chile meet in a spectacular landscape defined by glaciers and the southern Andes... explore dramatic national
parks, including the eerily groaning and cracking Perito Moreno Glacier – a UNESCO World Heritage Site... take a private cruise
in the Ultima Esperanza Sound and cruise Lake Argentino... spot guanacos and rheas... get to know cowboys, shepherds, a
horse whisperer, and world-famous silversmiths... and enjoy tango, mate tea, and stays at premier hotels.
1. ARRIVE SANTIAGO
Tour begins: 6:00 PM, The Singular Santiago. We’ll meet
you at the airport. A transfer is included upon arrival from
Santiago International Airport to The Singular Santiago, a
luxury hotel in the heart of downtown Santiago. Join us
for a welcome reception and dinner at your hotel. Meals D
2. PICTURESQUE PUERTO NATALES
Fly this morning from Santiago to Punta Arenas, deep
in the southern tip of the continent, near Tierra del
Fuego. This “city of red roofs,” established in the
19th century as a penal colony and coaling station for
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LATIN AMERICA
Travelling Well Includes…
• A cruise through the Ultima Esperanza Sound and a walk overlooking Serrano Glacier
• A private 4x4 adventure at Estancia Cristina, a cattle ranch in a remote region of Patagonia
• Visit to the workshop of the Draghi family, world-famous silversmiths of Argentina
• Private gaucho show, where cowboys of the Argentine outback demonstrate their amazing riding and horse-whispering skills
• Lunch at a picturesque restaurant near the awesome Perito Moreno Glacier, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Tango show in Buenos Aires, where the passionate pas de deux was born
• Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
• 26 meals, gratuities to local guides, service charges, taxes and porterage
O’Higgins National Park for an easy trek through the
wilderness to a viewpoint overlooking the breathtaking
beauty of Serrano Glacier. See Serrano and Balmaceda
glaciers as you cruise around Patagonian fjords en route
to an estancia for lunch, a sheep-shearing demonstration
and an optional hike. Following a late-afternoon historical
tour of the Singular Hotel – converted from an industrial
complex built over a century ago – join us this evening
in the hotel’s award-winning gourmet restaurant for
a special wine-pairing dinner featuring world-famous
Chilean wines and regional cuisine. Meals BLD
4. TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK
Journey north from Puerto Natales to the heart of one
of South America’s most spectacular nature preserves,
a photographer’s paradise of glacier-carved fjords,
valleys, mountains, steppes, and sub-polar forests –
all dominated by the grandeur of Torres del Paine, a
unique trio of granite peaks with serrated edges that jut
dramatically skyward. Torres del Paine are also known
as nature’s Cleopatra’s Needles. Against this backdrop
steamships, is usually a jumping-off point for Antarctic
expeditions, but today it’s a leg on your journey to
the otherworldly landscapes found in Torres del Paine
National Park. From here you travel to Puerto Natales, a
city on the shores of the Ultima Esperanza (Last Hope)
Sound. Named by a 16th-century Spanish explorer
who became lost in the maze of channels and fjords
while searching for the Strait of Magellan, the area was
later settled by European immigrants as a shipping
port for the local wool and meat-packing industry in
the early 20th century. Arrive late afternoon and check
in to your accommodations at The Singular Patagonia,
formerly a waterfront factory built in 1915, and now an
award-winning luxury resort with dramatic floor-to-ceiling
views of the sound and mountain ranges. Meals BD
3. CRUISE AROUND PATAGONIAN FJORDS
Weather permitting, a cruise through the Ultima
Esperanza Sound introduces you to a mystical landscape
of fjords, mountains, cliffs and caves, plunging waterfalls,
and ice floes. Disembark at glacier-filled Bernardo
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the park’s lakes are remarkably vivid – in shades of
emerald and turquoise – owing to rock flour settling from
the restless grinding of the mountains by glaciers. The
palette of the lakes is offset by rolling plains covered with
red wildflowers. The rugged landscape is populated by
foxes, pumas, guanacos, rheas, and large birds of prey.
Lunch at a ranch for a taste of local life and cuisine,
then head back to your hotel from your immersion in
Patagonia’s intoxicating natural wonders. This evening
dine in the main restaurant at your hotel. Meals BLD
5. A SINGULAR DAY IN PUERTO NATALES
Today is free. At the resort, a variety of activities* are
included, such as kayaking, bicycling, condor-watching,
hiking, cave exploring, and horseback riding. Your hotel
is an official national monument for its significance in
the region’s heritage, so in addition to great amenities,
it offers a museum of exhibits on local history and the
restored machinery from its factory days. You might
also investigate the colourful city of Puerto Natales,
learn about its mix of European and indigenous cultures,
and discover the array of cafés and bars catering to
international tastes. Tonight enjoy a private Tauck
family-style dinner at The Grill in your hotel, feasting on
fresh lamb prepared with delicious regional ingredients
cooked on an open wood-burning grill. Meals BLD
6. EL CALAFATE AND LAGO ARGENTINO
Cross the border into Argentina this morning and arrive
at El Calafate in time for lunch. A small, picturesque
village on the shores of Lake Argentino, El Calafate is
named for a wild bush with yellow flowers and blue
berries that flourishes here; it is also known as the
“Village of the Glaciers,” the gateway to Los Glaciares
National Park. Have lunch in town, then continue on
to your accommodations at Hotel Xelena. Nestled
beside the lake, Hotel Xelena offers tranquillity in a
unique natural environment. Visit a local museum, the
Glaciarium, dedicated to the science of glaciers and
the unique geological history of the area – a useful
introduction to astonishing Los Glaciares National Park.
This evening have dinner at your hotel. Meals BLD
7. ESTANCIA CRISTINA AND UPSALA GLACIER
All aboard at Punta Bandera for a cruise on Lake
Argentino. The vast lake is fed by runoff from dozens
of glaciers. Sail by one of the largest, Upsala Glacier,
a towering wall of ice (30 metres higher than Niagara
Falls) that meets the water and stretches on through
an alien landscape of granite peaks and icebergs in a
startling palette of colours; the green of the lake beside
the vivid blue, white and gold hues of the mountains,
forests and ice offers dramatic photo ops. Disembark
at Estancia Cristina, a cattle and sheep ranch founded
by an English immigrant in the early 1900s (and named
after his daughter). Travel via a 4x4 vehicle, then take
a hike for a stunning panoramic view of Upsala Glacier.
Get a close-up look at life on the ranch, including a visit
to a museum dedicated to Argentina’s cowboys, the
gauchos. Enjoy a lunch of local cuisine, and learn to
make mate tea (the national drink), brewed and served in
a calabash gourd with a metal straw. Meals BLD
8. PERITO MORENO GLACIER
Drive into Los Glaciares National Park to witness one
of the world’s most breathtaking natural wonders,
Perito Moreno Glacier. Fronting Lake Argentino for 4.8
kilometres, rising 73 metres from the water in dense
clusters of jagged white skyscrapers, Perito Moreno is
one of the few glaciers in the icefield that is advancing,
its restless movement unseen but sometimes heard – its
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International Airfare is additional. Contact Tauck for rates
on international air for travel originating in the UK (subject to
availability). Please enquire at time of booking about additional
hotel nights before or after your tour.
Note: For activities marked with an asterisk (*), participation is
at your own risk and a signed liability waiver will be required. To
enjoy this tour’s itinerary, you should be in good health and able
to walk reasonable distances, often over unpaved and uneven
surfaces. This itinerary cannot accommodate oxygen tanks,
wheelchairs, or motorised scooters. Consult the personalised documents that will be
sent to you after booking for packing instructions.
Bookings are subject to our Booking Conditions.
FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONSNight 1 THE SINGULAR SANTIAGO Santiago, Chile
Night 2-5 THE SINGULAR PATAGONIA Puerto Natales, Chile
Night 6-8 HOTEL XELENA El Calafate, Argentina
Night 9,10 SOFITEL BUENOS AIRES Buenos Aires, Argentina ARROYO
January – March; 19 October – 13 December
*LAND PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (2 flights) = TOTAL PER PERSON
Double £4790 + £430 = £5220 Single £5793 + £430 = £6223 Triple £4751 + £430 = £5181
01 – 18 October
*LAND PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (2 flights) = TOTAL PER PERSON
Double £4390 + £430 = £4820 Single £5341 + £430 = £5771 Triple £4353 + £430 = £4783
14 – 31 December
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groaning, cracking, and rumbling is eerie! From high
walkways on the shore opposite the glacier, you can
appreciate its overwhelming scale and might even see
an iceberg calve away from the ice wall, collapsing like a
tall building in an explosion of thunder and water. Enjoy
lunch in the presence of this mystical phenomenon; the
majestic landscape mesmerises with the changing light,
as the ice morphs in colour from white to turquoise,
sapphire, and deep indigo blue. Return to your hotel
for a free afternoon and evening, or explore the shops
and restaurants in El Calafate. And there’s always the
dazzling night sky, a brilliant starry show unimpeded by
man-made lights in this corner of the world. Meals BL
9. FLY TO BUENOS AIRES
Fly from El Calafate, in remote Patagonia, to
cosmopolitan Buenos Aires for an orientation tour of the
“Paris of South America” en route to your hotel, in the
epicentre of the art district. An Art Deco landmark dating
from 1929, the Sofitel Buenos Aires Arroyo is the soul
of French elegance, set on a tree-lined street of antique
shops and art galleries near Plaza San Martín. This
evening, dinner is served at your hotel. Meals BD
10. SILVERSMITHS, GAUCHOS, AND TANGO
Head outside the city through lush farmlands to the artist
community at San Antonio de Areco. Meet members
of the Draghi family, world-famous silversmiths; visit
their shop and studio to view their exquisite silver and
saddlery, evoking the cowboy culture and heritage of
the region. Next up, naturally, is a private lunch and
gaucho fiesta, where cowboys of the Argentine outback
demonstrate their legendary equestrian skills – a
most impressive display of acrobatic riding, herding,
ring-racing and horse dancing. Return to Buenos Aires
to freshen up at your hotel, then join us tonight for a
farewell dinner and tango show in the city. Meals BLD
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11. JOURNEY HOME
Tour ends: Buenos Aires. Check-out time at your hotel
is noon. Transfers are included from Sofitel Buenos
Aires Arroyo to Buenos Aires International Airport. You
should allow a minimum of three hours for your flight
check-in at the airport. Meals B
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MOUNTAIN MAJESTY & COLOURFUL CULTURES AT THE TOP OF THE WORLD...
From oceanside Lima’s vestiges of Spanish Colonial rule... to the villages and ancient Incan ruins of the Sacred Valley,
surrounded by rugged slopes... to Machu Picchu, tucked into mist-shrouded mountains, ever mysterious... to Cusco, where
Baroque Colonial architecture sits atop the ruins of an Incan city... to Lake Titicaca and the unique inhabitants of its floating reed
islands... to La Paz, with its quirky beauty and spectacular heights, surrounded by Andean peaks...
1. ARRIVE LIMA
Tour begins: Belmond Miraflores Park. A transfer is
included from Lima’s Jorge Chávez International
Airport to Belmond Miraflores Park, your city-centre
accommodations for your two-night stay; your hotel
is beautifully situated on cliffs overlooking Lima’s
oceanfront, surrounded by parks and gardens.
2. COLONIAL GEMS & PRE-COLUMBIAN ART
Join us for a welcome breakfast, then head off on a
sightseeing tour that introduces you to the historic gems
of this “city of kings.” In the Spanish colonial centre of
town, visit the Cathedral of Lima and see the splendours of
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PERU & BOLIVIA
Machu Picchu
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LATIN AMERICATravelling Well Includes…
• SpectacularjourneythroughtheAndesbyrailaboardtheVistadome
• VisitstoUNESCOWorldHeritageSitesinLima,Cusco,andMachuPicchu
• DinneratCasaLuna,wheretheownerssharetheirextensivecollectionofart
• Aprivatefolkloreperformance,ashaman’sblessing,andaspeciallunchandPeruvianPasohorseshowatalocalranchintheUrubamba(Sacred)Valley
• AvisittofloatingislandsonLakeTiticaca,hometotheUrospeople
• A5-coursefarm-to-tabledinnerinatop-ratedrestaurantfoundedbychefClausMeyer
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• 28meals,gratuitiestolocalguides,taxes,servicecharges,admissionfeesandporterage
4. SACRED RUINS, BELIEFS AND TRADITIONS
Like Egypt’s pyramids, mystery surrounds the
construction methods used to build the massive stone
Temple of the Sun and the Incan town of Ollantaytambo.
Explore the remains of the temple – built from huge
blocks of stone in the 1400s – and walk through the
ancient town. Cobblestone streets lived in since the
1300s, entered through doorways leading to central
courtyards, reveal a keen Incan eye for urban planning.
The townspeople still practise a very traditional lifestyle
today, as you’ll discover on a visit to a private home.
Back at your lodgings, surrounded by gardens with
panoramic views of the Andes, enjoy a Peruvian cooking
demonstration and learn to make a perfect Pisco Sour,
a Peruvian classic. Later, gain a better understanding
of – and a blessing from – a shaman who talks about
the ways in which a journey to the Apus (Peru’s Sacred
Mountains) has long been deemed a transformational,
indelibly spiritual endeavour. This evening, a performance
by a theatre group that uses dance and music to revive
Quechan lore and Incan mythology kicks off a barbecue
dinner of local fare straight from the grill. Meals BLD
Plaza Mayor, including the ornate Archbishop’s Residence,
the Government Palace, and the Convent of San Pedro,
a jewel of Peruvian Baroque architecture. A seafood
lunch at a local restaurant will tempt you with Peruvian
culinary specialties, like ceviche. Afterward, a visit to the
Museo Larco offers a look at Peru’s finest collection of
pre-Columbian art. Food, art and antiques also take centre
stage during this evening’s welcome dinner at Casa Luna,
a private hacienda where the owners share their eclectic art
collection containing over 1,500 nativities. Meals BLD
3. ENTER THE SACRED VALLEY
Fly to Cusco this morning, then continue on to the
Urubamba (Sacred) Valley, a region of villages and Incan
ruins. Enjoy a lunch fresh off the grill at a local ranch and
watch a horsemanship demonstration starring elegant
Peruvian Paso horses, known for their graceful side-to-side
gait, high spirits, and luxurious manes. Arrive at your hotel
in the late afternoon. Dinner is served at leisure at your
resort this evening, allowing for time at ease to help you
adjust to the significant climb in altitude. Meals BLD
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5. TO MYSTICAL MACHU PICCHU BY RAIL
Travel aboard the Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes
at the foot of the Sacred Valley and then drive higher
into the Andes to Machu Picchu. With a guide, explore
the mist-shrouded ruins that have captured the world’s
imagination as the “Lost City of the Incas” since their
re-discovery in 1911. Standing more than 2,400
metres above sea level in the middle of a tropical
forest, Machu Picchu is considered by UNESCO an
outstanding example of man’s interaction with his natural
environment; the citadel was recently named one of the
“New Seven Wonders of the World.” Its walls, terraces
and ramps work in harmony with mountains – a tribute to
the creativity and skill of the Incas. Return to your hotel
for dinner at your leisure this evening. Meals BLD
6. TO CUSCO, CAPITAL OF THE INCAN EMPIRE
Enjoy this morning’s return to Machu Picchu for a
guided sunrise tour of this extraordinary setting in the
clouds. Later this morning, go on a guided nature walk
through Aguas Calientes’ rainforest gardens – hundreds
of different types of orchids and bird species are found
here. You’ll have time to spend as you wish, visiting the
local market or perhaps indulging in a spa treatment
(at an additional cost). Reboard the Vistadome train
after lunch for the return to Ollantaytambo, and drive to
Cusco’s historic centre for a two-night stay at the stylish
and stunningly picturesque Belmond Hotel Monasterio,
which was originally a monastery built in 1592. Meals BLD
7. CUSCO: OF INCANS & CONQUISTADORES
Cusco, the longest continually inhabited city of the
Americas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a storied
city of stone streets, cathedrals and squares that speak
volumes about the people who have lived here through the
ages and continue to make their homes here today. Walk
through its bustling marketplace, alive with contemporary Peruvian Pasos
mestizo culture, before heading outside town to see
more testaments to Incan ingenuity. Learn a little more
about Peru when you meet alpacas, llamas, vicuñas and
guanacos at the Awanacancha farm, and see how these
local relatives of the camel are raised. At Sacsayhuamán,
explore Inca ruins – a fortress built of massive stones
without the use of mortar. The remainder of your day is free
to spend as you please in colourful Cusco. Meals B
8. CUSCO SIGHTS & FLY TO LAKE TITICACA
Discover more about Cusco on a sightseeing tour that
includes the main square and a visit to the 16th-century
Convent of Santo Domingo. Here you’ll view its
arcades and artwork that are sitting atop the walls of
Koricancha – once a temple dedicated to the sun. Visit
Tiwanaku, Bolivia Lake Titicaca
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the 16th-century Baroque cathedral – one of the most
splendid Spanish colonial churches in America. Look for
the Incan pumas carved on its doors! Following lunch, fly
from Cusco to Juliaca and then on to your hotel in Puno,
on the shore of Esteves Island on Lake Titicaca. Meals BLD
9. LIFE ON THE HEIGHTS OF LAKE TITICACA
Explore life on South America’s largest lake by
powerboating to one of its floating islands; they are home
to the Uros people, who have long made their lives on
artificial islands made of the Totora reeds which grow
naturally on the lake. Next, on the naturally formed island
of Taquile, learn about the Aymara people who live here;
they are known for their hand-woven textiles and traditional
way of life – changed little from that of their ancestors;
they live without electricity or vehicles. Enjoy a traditional
Aymaran dance performance during lunch before returning
to your hotel for an afternoon at leisure. If you wish, join us
for an excursion to the lakeside pre-Incan burial ground at
Sillustani to learn about and explore its chullpas, which are
above-ground ancient burial tombs. Meals BLD
10. ARRIVE IN LA PAZ, BOLIVIA’S HUB
Following a drive along the Peruvian coast of Lake
Titicaca, cross the border and enter Bolivia. Your route
takes you through the legendary birthplace of the
founders of the Incan civilisation. A visit to the “city” of
Tiwanaku reveals the monumental remains of a powerful
pre-Hispanic empire, today a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. Savour incredible views over a typical Bolivian
lunch, then continue through the South American
Altiplano toward La Paz, Bolivia – the world’s highest
administrative capital set amid Andean peaks. Meals BLD
11. DISCOVER LOFTY LA PAZ
Not far from downtown, discover what are truly lunar-like
landscapes at the Valley of the Moon, then return to
Plaza Murillo, the city’s main square; it was named after a
freedom fighter hung here in 1810. A sightseeing tour of
La Paz includes views of the Presidential Palace, Congress
Hall and the Mercado de las Brujas (Witches’ Market).
Join us for a farewell reception and dinner marking the
end of your memorable trip – and a fond farewell to an
extraordinary 12 days exploring Peru and Bolivia. Meals BD
12. JOURNEY HOME
Tour ends: La Paz. Fly home anytime. A transfer is
included from the Camino Real Suites Hotel to La Paz El
Alto International Airport. You should allow three hours
for your flight check-in at the airport. Meals B
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from £4840 per person double plus on-tour air; specific dates apply – enquire at time of
booking.
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you save £210 on the single room price; enquire at time of booking.
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PRICE PER PERSON
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air for travel originating in the UK (subject to availability). Please enquire at time of
booking about additional hotel nights before or after your tour.
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FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONS
Night 1,2 BELMONDMIRAFLORESPARK Lima, Peru
Night 3,4 TAMBODELINKA–LUXURY Sacred Valley, Peru COLLECTION,VALLESAGRADO
Night 5 INKATERRAMACHUPICCHU Aguas Calientes, PUEBLOHOTEL Peru
Night 6,7 BELMONDHOTELMONASTERIO Cusco, Peru
Night 8,9 LIBERTADORLAKETITICACA Puno, Peru
Night 10,11 CAMINOREALSUITESHOTEL La Paz, Bolivia
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PURA VIDA IS A WAY OF LIFE IN COSTA RICA – an expression of optimism that
means “pure life,” enjoying yourself and being happy, which is what this eco-adventure is all about. See it
in the faces of the locals you meet, from naturalist guides and conservationists to a rural family, a coffee
farmer, and a chocolatier. Feel it zip lining through a rainforest canopy, on cloud forest hikes, a float trip,
and in hot springs soaks at tropical resorts. Experience it with field equipment and BBC Earth insights.
1. ARRIVE SAN JOSÉ
Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Hotel Grano de Oro. A transfer is
included from San José’s Juan Santamaria International
Airport to Hotel Grano de Oro, located on a quiet street
in the heart of the city. Join us for a welcome reception
and dinner, where you’ll be introduced to Costa Rican
hospitality and cuisine, Tauck style. Meals D
2. GOLD, TOUCANS, AND A SPA RESORT
Prepare to be dazzled on your visit to the Gold Museum;
spread out on three floors, its collection of golden
artistry and artefacts dates to pre-Columbian times and
chronicles a history of colonial-era quests, conquests,
Arenal Volcano
COSTA RICA – PURA VIDA
Maximum Elevation: 4,450 ft.
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• On-tourfilmvignettescustom-madeforTauck
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• Aprivatelyguidedhikewithnaturalistsin
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you spot wildlife in the water and on the shore, including
tropical birds, monkeys, sloths, crocodiles and iguanas.
Visit a farming family who’s lived on the river all their
lives, like their ancestors before them, without modern
technologies and conveniences. Return to your resort in the
heart of one of Costa Rica’s most richly diverse ecosystems
for lunch, followed by a free afternoon to enjoy the resort’s
natural hot springs – a soak in the thermally heated water
is both therapeutic and relaxing – along with your resort’s
other amenities, which include a full service spa. Join us for
dinner this evening at a local restaurant. Meals BLD
4. ZIP LINING, A NATURE WALK & MONTEVERDE
Let your spirit of adventure soar during a zip line ride*
through the rainforest canopy, experiencing a thrilling
bird’s-eye view of life in the rainforest. If zip lining
doesn’t appeal to you, you can go on an equally inspiring
guided nature walk on the forest floor and get a close-up
look at the wilderness wonders that thrive closer to
the ground. After lunch at a local restaurant, drive to
Monteverde for a three-night stay in forest-view rooms at
and excesses. Wildlife is a big draw in Costa Rica where
the tropical landscapes provide lush habitats for its
feathered and furred residents, along with a striking mix of
chromatic insects – think brilliantly hued butterflies – and
amphibians in a rainbow of colours. See an exotic parade
of animals and birds during this morning’s guided visit to
the Toucan Rescue Ranch, dedicated to the rescue and
rehabilitation of jungle and rainforest animals. Meet resident
sloths, monkeys and parrots, as well as the toucans they
successfully breed here. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant,
before driving through the countryside to your hot springs
spa resort, located at the base of active Arenal Volcano in
the heart of a rainforest in Arenal Volcano National Park.
Dinner is served at your leisure this evening. Meals BLD
3. A FLOAT TRIP, HOT SPRINGS & LOCAL FARE
Start your day on a float trip* rafting down the scenic Peñas
Blancas River, fed by the pristine waters of several private
cloud forest reserves in Monteverde and surrounded by
lush rainforest, natural volcanic hot springs, waterfalls and
forested canyons. Your bilingual naturalist guide helps
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a rustic lodge secluded in the jungle. You’re staying right
at the edge of the Monteverde Cloud Forest, one of the
most ecologically diverse – and famous – cloud forests in
the world. Enjoy dinner at leisure this evening. Meals BLD
5. EXPERT LOCAL INSIGHTS & BUTTERFLIES
This morning, explore Selvatura Park in the Monteverde
Cloud Forest Reserve – Hanging Bridges and all – on a
guided two-hour nature walk with naturalists who provide
an insider’s perspective and informative overview of the
cloud forest ecosystem. Stroll past tall trees festooned with
orchids, bromeliads, moss, and ferns all the while keeping
a sharp lookout for wildlife that might include jungle cats,
monkeys, tapirs, and birds like the three-wattled bellbird.
After lunch and free time back at your lodge, visit a domed,
climate-controlled Butterfly Garden, aflutter with some 50
different species of butterflies from an array of altitudes
and climates found throughout Costa Rica, including the
stunning blue morpho. Our naturalists share their expert
insights on the butterflies’ complex life cycles. Then join us
at an acclaimed local restaurant featuring eclectic Costa
Rican and fusion cuisine in a lovely tropical setting, for a
private lecture by one of the Monteverde Conservation
Area’s pioneering naturalists, followed by dinner. This
evening, relax in the orchid-filled gardens back at
enchanting, tranquil Monteverde Lodge. Meals BLD
6. MORNING COFFEE & A NIGHTTIME WALK
Rise early and head to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
for a guided walk with a naturalist. Then... there’s
nothing like fine Costa Rican gourmet coffee... and
today you’ll get to see how it’s produced with your local
guide on a private tour of a nearby coffee plantation.
Learn about the various stages of coffee cultivation and
production; see how ripe “cherries” are harvested, dried,
roasted and ground before making their way to your
morning mug; and learn about coffee’s place in Costa
Rican history. Have lunch and spend a free afternoon
back at Monteverde Lodge. When the sun goes down,
much of the local wildlife gets up. If you like, join us for
TABACONGRANDSPA&
THERMALRESORT
Discover Costa Rica’s largest network
of naturally flowing thermal mineral
springs in Arenal’s most beautiful private,
rainforest reserve. During your two-night
stay, you’ll have your pick of dozens of
pools to soak in; some are vast and calm,
others are small, private, or enlivened by
falls. And yes, there’s a swim-up bar.
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8 DAYS from £2,480 pluS AirfAre(7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 7 Dinners)
BEGINS SAN JOSÉ08, 15, 22, 29 Jan 12, 26 Feb 12, 19 Mar 09 Apr 03, 17 Dec
Dates in blue indicate Small Group Departures averaging 24 Tauck guests,
priced from £2750 per person double; specific dates apply – enquire at booking.
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dates may become available as these sell out.
PRICE PER PERSONJanuary–08AprilDouble £2590 Single £3194 Triple £2498
09April–16DecemberDouble £2480 Single £3053 Triple £2362
17–31DecemberDouble £2750 Single £3394 Triple £2612
International Airfare is additional. Contact Tauck for rates on international air
for travel originating in the UK (subject to availability). Costa Rica
departure tax is not included. Please enquire at time of booking
about additional hotel nights before or after your tour.
Note: For activities marked with an asterisk (*) in the
day-by-day itinerary, participation is at your own risk and a
signed liability waiver will be required.
Bookings are subject to our Booking Conditions.
FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONSNight 1 GRANODEOROHOTEL San José
Night 2,3 TABACONGRANDSPA& ArenalTHERMALRESORT
Night 4-6 MONTEVERDELODGE Monteverde
Night 7 INTERCONTINENTALCOSTARICA San José
a nighttime nature walk to view the nocturnal animals in
this unique habitat. Our guide will share insights about
the various wildlife you might spot, including tree frogs,
coatimundis, agoutis, sloths, and armadillos. Meals BLD
7. ON THE WAY TO SAN JOSÉLeave the cloud forest and mountains behind as you make
your way back to San José, arriving in time for lunch at
your hotel. After spending some free time at your hotel in
the exclusive Escazú district, head over to Sibú, a noted
organic artisan chocolatier, where you’ll learn everything
you ever wanted to know about chocolate! Observe the
process of transforming the cacao fruit into chocolate
during a hands-on demonstration (with a little tasting, of
course), followed by our farewell dinner. Meals BLD
8. JOURNEY HOMETour ends: San José. Fly home anytime. A transfer is
included from InterContinental Costa Rica to Juan
Santamaria International Airport. You should allow at
least three hours for flight check-in at the airport. Meals B
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Pe–as Blancas River
MEETTHEWILDLIFE...INPERSON
Come with us to the Toucan Rescue Ranch,
a rainforest wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and
release organisation dedicated to sick, injured, and
orphaned wildlife. Whenever possible, patients
are nursed back to health and released in their
natural habitat. Those who won’t survive in the
wild are adopted or thrive here, including sloths,
otters, monkeys, Scarlet Macaws, and an oncilla.
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MARVELS OF ENGINEERING & SEA... Building the Panama Canal was an engineering
feat over a century ago, and a source of fascination to this day. Equally fascinating are treasures like the
tropical forests, secluded beaches, diverse wildlife and clear waters of Costa Rica and Panama, many still
undisturbed by development. Discover indigenous lifestyles that seem as remote from the forces of change
as their locations, modern cities with Spanish colonial influences, a working coffee plantation and more.
1. BIENVENIDOS A PANAMA
Tour begins: 6:30 PM, Hilton Panama. Welcome to
Panama! A transfer is included from Tocumen International
Airport to the Hilton Panama. Join us this evening for a
welcome cocktail reception, dinner, and a performance by
local dancers and musicians at your hotel. Meals D
2. CANAL ZONE & MORE / M EMBARK CRUISE
In Panama City’s historic district and the former Canal
Zone, drive through Ancon Hill, home to US military facilities
until 1977, and visit the Biomuseo, designed by famed
architect Frank Gehry. Head to the Gamboa Rainforest
Resort for lunch; choose an aerial tram ride in the treetops
Bridge of the Americas
THE PANAMA CANAL & COSTA RICA
Maximum Elevation: 5,250 ft.
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PuertoCaldera
Panama CityPanamaCanal
Manuel Antonio
National Park
OsaPeninsula
PuertoJiménez
Isla Parida
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• On-tourfilmvignettescustom-madeforTauck
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• AllgratuitiestoTauckDirectors,localguides,
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Viejo. On a walking tour and time on your own, get to know
this walled, Spanish colonial city built in the 1670s at the
foot of Ancon Hill to prevent against attack. Meals BLD
5. M A DAY ON THE PACIFIC OCEAN
Spend a relaxing day at sea enjoying the amenities aboard
your yacht, Wind Star. Your Tauck Director and Tauck’s
naturalist circulate as you sail, sharing their experiences,
answering questions, and looking out for wildlife. Meals BLD
6. M A BEACH PARTY ON ISLA PARIDA
Get ready for a day of fun in the sun on Isla Parida in
Panama’s Gulf of Chiriquí, rich in sea life and exotic birds
including parrots and toucans. This island paradise of
virgin rainforest, white-sand beaches and warm, clear
waters has year-round temperatures of around 27º C that
prove irresistible for swimming, kayaking*, snorkelling, and
sunning – all available to you today. Join us for a beach
buffet barbecue in a secluded spot on the island. Meals BLD
or a boat cruise along jungle waterways. Learn of plans
for the Canal’s future at the Panama Canal Expansion
Observation Centre. Board Wind Star in Colón. Meals BLD
3. M TRANSITING THE PANAMA CANAL
Early this morning, Wind Star arrives at Gatun and positions
outside the Panama Canal for a full transit from the Atlantic
to the Pacific. A canal pilot will board our ship and guide us
into the Gatun Locks, Lake Gatun and into the Gaillard Cut.
Later, we’ll transit the Pedro Miguel and Miraflores locks
and pass beneath the Bridge of the Americas to the Pacific
at Balboa. The process may take eight to ten hours; while
passing through the three locks, your yacht will be raised
up 26 metres before reaching the Pacific! Meals BLD
4. M PANAMA CITY, CASCO VIEJO & MORE
Call at Balboa and explore more of Panama City and
environs, including the former Panama Canal Zone. After
lunch onboard, head to the city’s historic district, Casco
La Paz Waterfall Gardens
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LAND / CRUISE PRICE PER PERSON
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Double £4840 Single £5878 Triple £4672
M CatBX
Double £4960 Single £6016 Triple £4813
M CatA
Double £5040 Single £6085 Triple N/A
M CatAX
Double £5170 Single £6223 Triple N/A
Land / Cruise Price includes everything outlined in Booking
Conditions as well as private Tauck shore excursions, cruise
fare, port charges, applicable fuel surcharges, and gratuities
to Tauck Directors and ship staff. Aboard ship – alcoholic and
non-alcoholic beverages are available throughout the day,
including house wines & spirits; premium spirits & wines are
available at extra cost.
International Airfare is additional. Contact Tauck for rates
on international air for travel originating in the UK (subject to
availability). Please enquire at booking about additional hotel nights.
Shore Excursion Selection: Tauck will contact guests 60 days prior to departure
to assist with shore excursion selections. Tauck’s private shore excursions
and distinctive inclusions valued at £1,590.
Note: For all bike rides, hikes and activities marked with an asterisk (*), participation
is at your own risk and requires a signed liability waiver to be provided. Cruise
operates east or west; go to tauck.co.uk for details of eastbound itinerary.
Bookings are subject to our Booking Conditions.
FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONSNight 1 HILTONPANAMA Panama CityNight 2-8 ABOARD WIND STAR CruisingNight 9,10 INTERCONTINENTALCOSTARICA San José
7. M DOLPHINS & MORE ON GOLFO DULCEToday’s port of call is Puerto Jiménez on Costa Rica’s
Golfo Dulce. You have a choice of looking for frolicking
dolphins on a boating adventure or zip lining* through the
treetops of the rainforest canopy. Later, learn all about
chocolate on a visit to a local cacao farm. Meals BLD
8. M MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARKCall on the city of Quepos this morning, a perfect
jumping-off point for your excursion to Manuel Antonio
National Park’s coral reefs and rainforest-lined white sand
beaches with a local guide; enjoy an afternoon float trip on
the Savegre River. Please join us for a farewell reception
and dinner aboard Wind Star this evening. Meals BLD
9. OX CARTS IN SARCHI & GOLD IN SAN JOSÉBid farewell to Wind Star in Puerto Caldera, and
discover Costa Rica’s interior en route to the capital,
San José. Visit the artisan village of Sarchi, known for
the production of traditional ox carts (carretas) and
other handmade products bearing the colourful starburst
designs that have become a symbol of Costa Rica.
Arrive in San José, where sightseeing includes visits
to the 1897 National Theatre and the Museo del Oro’s
collection of pre-Columbian works of gold. Settle in at
your hotel in the fashionable Escazú district. Meals BL
10. COFFEE, WATERFALLS & RAINFOREST WILDLIFECoffee has long been one of Costa Rica’s most
important exports... and today you’ll visit the Doka
Coffee Plantation on the fertile slopes of Alajuela’s Poás
Volcano, where the soil and altitude make for ideal
growing conditions; your guide explains how different
microclimates affect the taste. Also explore La Paz
Waterfall Gardens, a private rainforest eco-park and
wildlife refuge buzzing with the sounds and sights of
toucans, butterflies, spider monkeys, two-toed sloths
and red-eyed leaf frogs – just a few of 100+ species.
Enjoy a farewell reception and dinner tonight. Meals BLD
11. HOMEWARD BOUNDTour ends: San José, Costa Rica. Transfers from
the InterContinental Costa Rica to Juan Santamaría
International Airport are included. Allow a minimum of
three hours for flight check-in. Please note that the
Costa Rica departure tax is not included. Meals B
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NATURALIST
ONEVERY
CRUISEOur onboard naturalist
enriches your cruise by
sharing knowledge gained
from years of experience
in the rainforests and
clear waters of Costa
Rica and Panama.
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Wind Star, a four-masted sailing yacht in the
award-winning Windstar fleet, is your vessel for transiting the
Panama Canal and cruising coastal waters. Luxuriate on teak
decks, in public spaces inviting conversation and relaxation,
in the pool and hot tub, at the redesigned pool bar where
you can dine by candlelight, and in your stateroom featuring
ocean views and welcoming with a queen bed, elegant linens,
plush terry robes, and premier toiletries. Aboard Wind Star,
Tauck guests enjoy the chic lounge, indoor dining venues
offering gourmet fare and water views, the WindSpa, a casino,
a watersports platform, and a library. AmphorA restaurant
features gourmet cuisine in the evenings; Veranda restaurant
offers casual buffet and full-service dining for breakfast and
lunch; and for dining under the stars, there’s Candles, Wind
Star’s signature outdoor restaurant.
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SHIP SPECIFICATIONS:Built: 1986
Renovated: 2012
Length: 134 m.
Draft: 4.2 m.
Beam: 15.8 m.
Tonnage:5,350 gross registered tons
CruisingSpeed: 9 knots
AirConditioned: Yes
Elevator: No
NumberofGuests: 148
CrewMembers: 90
Registry: Bahamas
CrewNationality: International
Internet:Service levels may vary
Boasting beautiful teak decks, the
four-masted yacht Wind Star invites you to
enjoy tranquil staterooms featuring warm,
contemporary colour palettes and indulgent
linens... a stylish lounge... three dining
venues that invite with gourmet fare and
seaside views... and a redesigned pool bar
with on-deck dining, by candlelight... for a
truly delightful cruising experience!
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AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALANDTechnicolour reefs and rainbowed fish. Green-lipped mussels and shrimp on the barbie. Harbour cruises and jet boat rides. A white
sailed opera house and a city of sails. Desert outback with a monumental rock and sandy beaches that rock with surfers. Dreamtime
legends and Maori memories. A crocodile lagoon and a sheep farm. Glacier-hewn fiords and fish-rich sounds. Wild dogs called dingoes
and koalas beyond cute. Coastal cities, cosmopolitan in style, and country towns, welcoming with wine. In the enchanting land of Oz,
g’days rule and kiwis live next door in bucolic bliss. Leave any preconceived notions about the lands down under behind as you enjoy
summer in winter, wondrously weird wildlife and a continuous 40,000+ year Aboriginal culture considered to be the oldest on Earth.
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FiordlandNat’l Park
Milford Sound
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Melbourne
Auckland
Uluru(Ayers Rock)
MarlboroughSounds
Te Anau
Wellington
Queenstown
Mossman
Cairns
Blenheim
MARVELS BOTH NATURAL AND MADE BY HUMANKIND greet you throughout your journey. Explore
the red rock monolith of Uluru (Ayers Rock) rising out of Australia’s “Red Centre”... savour New Zealand’s local wines and green-lipped
mussels... bask in the pale glow of Sydney Harbour at sunset and sunrise... revel in the impossibly blue sky above Milford Sound...
enjoy a “foodie tour” for an Australian cuisine tasting experience... take to the water on a cruise to the Great Barrier Reef and a
Shotover River jet boat adventure... enjoy New Zealand helicopter sightseeing... and discover Aboriginal and Maori traditions.
1. ARRIVE MELBOURNE
Tour begins: 5:30 PM, The Langham, Melbourne. A
transfer is included from Melbourne Airport to The Langham,
Melbourne; you’ll enjoy a river-view room. Join us for a
welcome cocktail reception and dinner at the hotel. Meals D
2. DISCOVER MELBOURNE’S CHARM
Melbourne is brimming with Victorian-era charm and a
distinctive European feel; take a guided walking tour
to discover the real Melbourne along its distinctive
wide boulevards; see the Shrine of Remembrance and
the Royal Botanic Gardens. Spend the rest of the day
exploring beautiful Melbourne as you please. Meals B
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3. FLY TO ULURU & THE OUTBACK
Fly to the heart of Australia’s desert Outback via private
charter this morning, arriving at Uluru (Ayers Rock) in the
country’s “Red Centre.” As evening approaches, the light
of the setting sun bathes the mystical sandstone monolith
looming high above the desert floor with a rich palette of
ever-changing colours... enjoy this natural “show” along
with canapés and champagne in the Outback. Meals BL
4. ULURU TO A SKYRAIL & MORE IN QUEENSLAND
Aboriginal traditions define life in the Outback, especially
at Uluru (Ayers Rock); discover some of the “dreamtime”
legends on a guided tour around its base. Fly via private
charter to Cairns in Queensland. Head to the mountain
village of Kuranda, where you’ll board the Skyrail Rainforest
Cableway, taking you over and through the rainforest
canopy. Continue on to Silky Oaks Lodge, your luxury eco
lodge on the Mossman River adjacent to Daintree National
Park, to begin a three-night rainforest resort stay. Meals BD
5. CRUISE TO THE OUTER GREAT BARRIER REEF
Spend a full day exploring one of Earth’s most incredible
“living” sites, the Great Barrier Reef – a UNESCO World
Heritage Site and the only living structure on Earth that is
visible from the moon. You’ll cruise to the Agincourt Reef
today, at the edge of Australia’s Continental Shelf, where
you’ll be able to do some swimming or snorkelling along
with enjoying the ocean vistas. Spend the evening at
leisure back at your rainforest lodge. Meals BLD
6. OPTIONAL BALLOON RIDE / DAY AT LEISURE
Early risers may choose to soar over Queensland’s vast,
fertile Atherton Tablelands on an optional hot air balloon
ride* at dawn (at an additional £160 per person; ask at
booking). The rest of the day is free to spend as you
wish at your resort, perhaps visiting the resort’s Healing
Waters Spa, or exploring the area as you please on your
own. Please join us this evening for a special “Aussie”
themed dinner at Silky Oaks Lodge. Meals BLD
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7. CROCODILES & ON TO SYDNEY
Learn all about crocodiles at Hartley’s Crocodile
Adventures, where a tour and feeding presentation
precedes an exclusive boat cruise on the lagoon. After
lunch, fly via private charter to Sydney for a four-night stay;
your hotel, the Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney, is in the heart of
the city overlooking iconic sites such as Sydney Harbour,
the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Meals BLD
8. SYDNEY SIGHTS & A LUNCHEON CRUISE
One of Australia’s most iconic institutions takes centre
stage today when you visit the amazing Sydney Opera
House on a personally guided tour. A private luncheon
cruise on Sydney Harbour is a fabulous way to unwind
and relax, while getting a good look at some of this
extraordinary city’s landmark sites from the water. Sydney
discoveries continue as you view The Rocks, Kings Cross
and other historic city highlights on an orientation tour;
spend the rest of the day and evening pursuing what
interests you most in Australia’s cultural capital. Meals BL
9. A “FOODIE” CITY TOUR OF SYDNEY
Accompanied by an informative, knowledgeable local
guide, depart your hotel for a Sydney “Foodie Tour.” You’ll
taste your way through some very cool culinary nooks and
crannies today; stops include a variety of local eateries
including an Italian deli that’s been owned by the same
family for 3+ decades, a well-known gelato shop, a Sydney
fish market, a 100+-year-old pub (with an Australian craft
Marlborough Sounds
beer tasting), and a true Australian icon – a World War II
“caravan café” that has become legendary today for its
“Tiger Meat Pie.” Remainder of the day is free. Meals B
10. ENJOY SYDNEY YOUR WAY
The city of Sydney is yours to enjoy as you please today.
Sydney is one of Australia’s cultural centres with a vast
array of museums (from art to artefacts), gardens and parks
(including the popular Botanic Gardens) and more. Your
day concludes with dinner at a local restaurant. Meals BD
11. ON TO NEW ZEALAND
Fly across the Tasman Sea to Wellington, New Zealand’s
charming waterfront capital with an artistic and cultural flair.
Arrive late afternoon; dine at the hotel this evening. Meals BD
12. THE WONDERS OF WELLINGTON
A tour of Wellington begins with a cable car excursion
up to the city’s Botanic Garden; at Te Papa Tongarewa,
New Zealand’s national museum, a guide introduces you
to exhibits focussing on the country’s natural wonders,
art, history, and Pacific and Maori cultures. “Dine-around”
tonight at a choice of select local restaurants. Meals BD
13. MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS & TE ANAU
Tauck’s charter flight brings you to Blenheim and the
Marlborough Sounds on New Zealand’s South Island,
prized for its seafood and wine-growing expertise.
Celebrate the bounty of land and sea today on a wine
and green-lipped mussel cruise, then fly to Manapouri
(Te Anau); dine at your hotel this evening. Meals BLD
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14. CRUISE THE MILFORD SOUND
A dramatic drive takes you through the unparalleled
scenery of New Zealand’s Fiordland National Park. Set
off aboard a private boat (with a naturalist onboard) for a
luncheon cruise among the sheer cliffs and glacier-hewn
inlets of beautiful Milford Sound. Back at your hotel,
enjoy a “Taste of Fiordland” dinner this evening. Meals BLD
15. WINERY LUNCH & MORE IN QUEENSTOWN
Travel across beautiful South Island landscapes to
Queenstown. Have lunch at the Amisfield Winery, set in an
iconic stone building with gorgeous mountain views and
known for its Pinot Noir; rest of the day is free. Meals BL
16. JET BOAT & HELICOPTER ADVENTURES
Queenstown is known for outdoor adventures, as you’ll
discover on today’s jet boat excursion* through the rapids
and narrow gorges of Skippers Canyon on the Shotover
River; it’s followed by another thrill – a helicopter ride* over
stunning scenery. Enjoy a Skyline gondola ride at your
leisure and enjoy the rest of the day as you wish. Meals BD
17. A STEAMSHIP CRUISE & COUNTRY LIFE
Board the steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake
Wakatipu en route to the Walter Peak High Country Farm
for an authentic New Zealand farm experience; watch farm
dogs rounding up sheep, see how shearing has been done
through the ages, and enjoy a barbecue dinner before
returning to Queenstown in the early evening. Meals BD
18. AUCKLAND’S MAORI CULTURE
Tauck’s charter flight brings you to Auckland, the “City of
Sails.” Visit the Auckland Museum, housing the world’s
largest collection of Maori and Polynesian artefacts, for a
concert and special Maori cultural experience. Continue
to your waterfront luxury hotel for a two-night stay.
Dinner is at leisure in the hotel this evening. Meals BLD
19. WAIHEKE ISLAND WINE & AUCKLAND
Take a ferry to nearby Waiheke Island, a free-spirited
mecca of farmland, forest and beaches – and boutique
vineyards. A sightseeing drive around the island brings you
to Mudbrick Vineyard for lunch and a wine tasting, before
heading back to Auckland by return ferry. We invite you to
join us for a farewell reception and dinner. Meals BLD
20. JOURNEY HOME
Tour ends: Auckland. Fly home anytime. A transfer is
included from Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour to Auckland
Airport. Allow three hours for check-in at the airport. Meals B
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from £9040 per person double plus on-tour air; specific dates apply – enquire at time
of booking.
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PRICE PER PERSON
International Airfare is additional. Contact Tauck for
rates on international air for travel originating in the UK (subject
to availability). Please enquire about additional hotel nights
before or after your tour.
Total price does not include the Sydney – Wellington
trans-Tasman flight on Day 11, which must be
purchased with your international air ticket.
Hot Air Balloon – Day 6: additional £160 per person
(ask at booking).
Note: For activities marked with an asterisk (*), participation is at your own risk; a
signed liability waiver will be required.
Bookings are subject to our Booking Conditions.
FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONS
Night 1,2 THELANGHAM,MELBOURNE Melbourne, Aus.
Night 3 SAILSINTHEDESERT Ayers Rock, Aus.
Night 4-6 SILKYOAKSLODGE Mossman, Aus.
Night 7-10 SHANGRI-LAHOTEL,SYDNEY Sydney, Aus.
Night 11,12 COPTHORNEHOTEL Wellington, NZ WELLINGTONORIENTALBAY
Night 13,14 DISTINCTIONTEANAU Te Anau, NZ HOTEL&VILLAS
Night 15-17 SOFITELQUEENSTOWN Queenstown, NZ HOTELANDSPA
Night 18,19 SOFITELAUCKLAND Auckland, NZ VIADUCTHARBOUR
January–March;17September–09December
*LAND PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (6 exclusive charter flights) = TOTAL PER PERSON
Double £6550 + £2410 = £8960 Single £8398 + £2410 = £10,808 Triple £6153 + £2410 = £8563
April–16September
*LAND PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (6 exclusive charter flights) = TOTAL PER PERSON
Double £6140 + £2280 = £8420 Single £7911 + £2280 = £10,191 Triple £5746 + £2280 = £8026
10–31December
*LAND PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (6 exclusive charter flights) = TOTAL PER PERSON
Double £6960 + £2410 = £9370 Single £8987 + £2410 = £11,397 Triple £6498 + £2410 = £8908
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BEGINS MELBOURNE04, 25⁄ Jan 15⁄ Feb 09⁄ Apr 18 Oct 19 Nov ⁄ = Sold Out!
Go to tauck.co.uk for up-to-the-minute space availability; additional departure
dates may become available as these sell out.
PRICE PER PERSON
International Airfare is additional. Contact Tauck for rates
on international air for travel originating in the UK (subject to
availability). Please enquire at time of booking about additional
hotel nights before or after your tour.
Hot Air Balloon, Day 7 – add £160 per person (ask at booking).
Note: For activities marked with an asterisk (*), participation is at your own risk; a signed liability waiver will be required.
Bookings are subject to our Booking Conditions.
January – March; 17 September – 09 December
*LAND PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (3 exclusive charter flights) = TOTAL PER PERSON
Double £3860 + £1170 = £5030 Single £5024 + £1170 = £6194 Triple £3642 + £1170 = £4812
April – 16 September
*LAND PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (3 exclusive charter flights) = TOTAL PER PERSON
Double £3580 + £1100 = £4680 Single £4719 + £1100 = £5819 Triple £3378 + £1100 = £4478
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YOUR 11-DAY AUSTRALIA ADVENTURE begins
in Melbourne, Victoria’s capital city, with a two-night stay
at the award-winning hotel, The Langham, Melbourne.
Guided sightseeing here includes a laneways tour, the
Shrine of Remembrance and the Royal Botanic Garden. Fly
via Tauck’s exclusive air charter throughout Australia –
first, to the desert Outback for a look at Aboriginal traditions
and a sunset champagne reception at mystical Uluru (Ayers
Rock) with an overnight stay at the award-winning Sails in
the Desert. Beach and rainforest fun is in store during three
nights at Thala Beach Nature Reserve in Queensland,
an eco resort where rainforest meets beach – enjoy a
cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef, Skyrail Rainforest
Cableway, a crocodile farm visit, and a private lagoon
cruise. Soar over the Atherton Tablelands on an optional
hot air balloon* ride (additional cost of £160), then fly off to
cosmopolitan Sydney for a four-night stay at the five-star
InterContinental Sydney. Go inside the iconic Sydney
Opera House on a guided tour, then get a completely
different view from aboard a private luncheon cruise on
Sydney Harbour. Taste your way through some of Sydney’s
trend-setting eateries on a “Foodie Tour,” and enjoy a special
farewell evening at a restaurant in the heart of the city.
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may become available as these sell out.
PRICE PER PERSON
International Airfare is additional. Contact Tauck for rates
on international air originating in the UK (subject to availability).
Please enquire at time of booking about additional hotel nights
before or after your tour.
Note: For activities marked with an asterisk (*), participation is
at your own risk; a signed liability waiver will be required.
Bookings are subject to our Booking Conditions.
SCENE STEALING LANDSCAPES welcome you
to New Zealand for a 10-day journey that includes natural
spas, bucolic vineyards, majestic mountains, carved canyons
and charming cities. Begin in picturesque Wellington with a
two-night stay at the Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental
Bay. Guided sightseeing includes a tour of the Te Papa
Tongarewa National Museum, chronicling the country’s
natural and cultural treasures on five floors of exhibits. Aboard
Tauck’s exclusive air charter throughout New Zealand, fly
first to Blenheim for a luncheon cruise – with local wine and
green-lipped mussels – on Marlborough Sounds before flying
on to Te Anau for two nights at Distinction Te Anau Hotel &
Villas. Scenic treasures await on a Milford Sound cruise and
a drive to Queenstown where lunch is served at a lakefront
winery known for its Pinot Noir. Adventure is on the menu
during three nights at the Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and
Spa with jet boating*, a helicopter* ride, a gondola lift and a
steamship cruise across Lake Wakatipu for a sheep-shearing
demonstration and a barbecue dinner. Another private
charter flight lands in Auckland for a two-night stay at Sofitel
Auckland Viaduct Harbour; here you’ll experience Maori
traditions and a concert at the Auckland Museum plus a
journey by ferry to Waiheke Island for wine tasting and lunch.
Go to tauck.co.uk for complete day-by-day itinerary.
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January – March; 17 September – 09 December
*LAND PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (3 exclusive charter flights) = TOTAL PER PERSON
Double £3240 + £1240 = £4480 Single £3853 + £1240 = £5093 Triple £3099 + £1240 = £4339
April – 16 September
*LAND PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (3 exclusive charter flights) = TOTAL PER PERSON
Double £3170 + £1170 = £4340 Single £3772 + £1170 = £4942 Triple £3033 + £1170 = £4203
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Have fun together. Sleep in tents in Africa’s backyard. Zip line in a
Costa Rican rainforest. Swim with sea lions in Lima. Bond with loved
ones. Sea turtles in Tortuguero. Window seats on safari game drives.
Meet the Maasai. Try something new. Pottery painting in Peru. Jungle
river rafting. Snorkelling in the Galápagos. Laugh with new friends.
Spectacled bears in Cusco. Reconnect. A hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti. Chocolate making in San José. Family dinners.
Llamas, alpacas and Pasos in Peru. Picnic in a wildlife-filled crater in Tanzania. Incan ruins. Cruise to equatorial islands time forgot.
Lions, elephants, giraffes and rhinos. Swahili lessons. Hikes. Horseback rides. Swimming pools. Howler monkeys. Cool hotels.
Boating. The best time ever! Moments of a lifetime inspire priceless lifelong memories. Find your family treasures with Tauck Bridges.
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YOUR FAMILY’S SAFARI OF A LIFETIME... Ballooning over the Serengeti,
making friends in a Maasai boma, driving in the bush as Africa’s majestic Big Five appear before
your eyes, staying in premium safari lodges... With the aid of field equipment such as FLIR® thermal
imaging cameras and camera traps, wildlife viewing is enhanced as you discover life in Tanzania’s
national parks by day... and get an unusual glimpse of nocturnal activity.
1. ARRIVE ARUSHA, TANZANIA
Tour departs: Kilimanjaro International Airport. A transfer
from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arumeru River
Lodge is included. Your African lodge, set in dreamlike
tropical gardens, is located on the grounds of an
old coffee farm. It’s the perfect spot to rest up for
tomorrow’s exciting expeditions at Mount Kilimanjaro or
Arusha National Park with your fellow family explorers!
2. KILIMANJARO OR ARUSHA NAT’L PARKS A choice of adventures awaits your family today. You can
choose to hike with us in Kilimanjaro National Park – home
to Mount Kilimanjaro, one of the world’s highest mountains.
While you won’t be going all the way to the top, you’ll take
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Arusha National Park
Tarangire NationalPark
SerengetiNational Park
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Maximum Elevation: 7,550 ft.
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family heads out of camp for an afternoon game drive,
have your camera at the ready; we’ll try to catch sight,
and pictures, of zebra, gazelles, buffalo, antelope and lots
of lumbering elephants. Your well-earned dinner is served
back at your camp this evening. Meals BLD
4. WILDLIFE VIEWING ON TWO GAME DRIVES
Wake up to the sounds of the bush this morning and hop
aboard your open-top safari vehicle – six passengers to a
car and a window seat for everyone – as you make tracks
for the river circuit in Tarangire National Park; the promise
of water in the rivers and swamps attracts African wildlife
like elephants, giraffes, impalas, and ostriches looking to
quench their thirst. Have lunch back at the lodge with time
to cool off in the swimming pool before embarking on an
afternoon game drive in the park for an opportunity to see
more animals. Your day ends under the setting sun with a
magical sundowner, when the sky turns crimson colours,
followed by a leisurely buffet dinner. Meals BLD
an exciting walk up (and down) Kilimanjaro’s Marangu Trail,
keeping an eye out for inquisitive monkeys and abundant
birds. After hiking back down, visit the open-air Chagga
Live Museum to learn about daily life for the Chagga tribe.
Alternatively, your family can join an experienced local guide
and head out to Arusha National Park for a full day of game
viewing and a picnic lunch in the park. Look for giraffe,
zebra, buffalo, baboons, waterbuck, flamingoes, and more
during your drive. Everyone returns to the lodge for our
welcome reception and dinner. For added family fun, learn
how to make and play an African drum tonight. Meals BLD
3. TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
It’s off on a game drive as you set out for a two-night stay
in a comfortable tented camp in Tarangire National Park –
the place where life began, according to Maasai legend,
immortalised in many movies about Africa. Marvel at the
classic African savannah stretching out all around you; the
wildlife-rich plains are studded with baobab trees. As your
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5. A MAASAI BOMA / ON TO NGORONGORO
Depart for the Ngorongoro Highlands, stopping on the
way in a Maasai boma, a nomadic village of small huts
made of mud and cow dung for sleeping and cooking.
Can you picture living here with your family? During your
visit, villagers will show you their spear-throwing and
bow-and-arrow skills. Enjoy lunch with a view of Lake
Manyara, a bird-lover’s paradise, before visiting a local
primary school to talk with the children and their teacher.
After arriving at your lodge, there will be time for swimming,
lawn games, and elephant dung paper crafts. Meals BLD
6. GAME VIEWING INSIDE AN AGE-OLD CRATER
All aboard for a game drive and a bush lunch in the
Ngorongoro Crater, part of the Ngorongoro Conservation
Area and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ancient
Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact, unflooded caldera
in the world, formed by the collapse of the centre of a
volcano; often called Africa’s “Garden of Eden,” it is home
to almost every species in Africa... except the giraffe, which
can’t negotiate the steep incline down into the caldera.
Keep a lookout for lions, Black Rhinos (this is one of the
best places to spot them), and elephants. Back at the
lodge in Karatu after a buffet dinner, pack your duffel bags
for your upcoming three-night stay at a safari lodge located
in the very heart of Serengeti National Park. Meals BLD
7. OLDUPAI GORGE & THE SERENGETI
En route to the Serengeti, stop at Oldupai Gorge, where
the earliest known man walked upright some 3.6 million
years ago! Take a few steps back in time yourself during
a visit and lecture at the Oldupai Museum, founded
by the renowned archaeologist Mary Leakey in 1979.
It houses paleoanthropological artefacts and fossils
that were unearthed nearby during the more than two
decades that she and her husband, Louis, worked in the
region, and includes some of the earliest known human
remains. After lunch, embark across the seemingly
endless plains on an awe-inspiring game drive in
Serengeti National Park, before arriving at the luxury Four
Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti. Meals BLD
8. HOT AIR BALLOONING OVER THE SERENGETI
Rise early this morning for a whole new perspective on
the vast landscapes and remarkable wildlife of Serengeti
National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site – an
unforgettable ride in a hot air balloon* that soars over
the Serengeti’s savannah and open woodlands, home
to herds of grazing animals and the carnivores that
prey on them. Touch down for a champagne breakfast
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Dates in green indicate special holiday departures.
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Group size limited to 30! All departures are limited to 30 guests to
ensure a more intimate safari experience.
PRICE PER PERSON
£340 Child Savings: Children 11 and under
Children under 18 must be booked in a room with at least
one adult. Triples are usually a two-bedded room plus one
rollaway cot, when available. Quad accommodations are
not available on this tour.
Gratuities to Tauck Director, drivers & local
guides are included.
International Airfare is additional. Contact Tauck
for rates on international air for travel originating in the UK (subject to
availability). Please enquire at time of booking about additional hotel nights
before or after your tour.
Recommended age: 8+. Minimum age for this trip is 5; children must
be at least 8 or older to participate in the hot air balloon ride on Day 8.
Note: For activities marked with an asterisk (*) in day-by-day descriptions,
participation is at your own risk; a signed liability waiver will be required.
Bookings are subject to our Booking Conditions.
FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONS
Night 1,2 ARUMERURIVERLODGE Arusha
Night 3,4 TARANGIRESAFARILODGE Tarangire National Park
Night 5,6 TLOMALODGE Ngorongoro – Karatu
Night 7-9 FOURSEASONS Serengeti National SAFARILODGESERENGETI Park
June–August
*LAND PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (1 flight) = TOTAL PER PERSON
Double £4780 + £180 = £4960
Triple £4740 + £180 = £4920
Single £5317 + £180 = £5497
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Double £5290 + £200 = £5490
Triple £5270 + £200 = £5470
Single £5844 + £200 = £6044
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in the bush, followed by a morning game drive closer
to the animals you may have spotted from on high.
Look for zebras, hyenas, elephants, leopards, great
herds of buffalo, smaller groups of giraffes, and lots of
eland, topi, kongoni, impala, Grant’s gazelle and more.
Return to your lodge for lunch and discover local Maasai
traditions. Your whole family can learn about Maasai
crafts and local conservation projects in classes at the
lodge’s impressive Discovery Centre, and will have the
opportunity to take a nature walk with the Centre’s
Maasai staff. Have dinner tonight at your leisure. Meals BLD
9. FAREWELL TO THE SERENGETI
Enjoy a farewell game drive in Serengeti National
Park this morning after breakfast, for a last chance
to experience the unforgettable spectacle of Africa’s
circle of life. Serengeti National Park, one of the
best-known wildlife sanctuaries in the world, has the
greatest concentration of plains game in Africa, including
wildebeests, Thomson’s gazelles and zebras, and lions
and cheetahs who are often close by. Look for them
as you drive through stunning landscapes. Enjoy a final
sundowner before our farewell dinner and Maasai fun in
the lodge’s traditionally styled Boma restaurant. Meals BLD
10. JOURNEY HOME
Tour ends: Kilimanjaro International Airport. Fly to Arusha
and have lunch on the outskirts at Cultural Heritage, a
unique Tanzanian cultural centre. Before your late evening
flight home, a day room for relaxing, repacking, and
buffet dining is reserved for you at Arumeru River Lodge.
A transfer is also included from the lodge to Kilimanjaro
International Airport. Allow a minimum of three hours for
your flight check-in at the airport. Meals BLD
Maximum Elevation: 4,450 ft.
CARIBBEAN
SEA
PACIFIC
OCEAN
NICARAGUA
COSTA RICA
San José
El Tanque
LiberiaParqueNacionalTortuguero
TortugueroParque Nacional
Volcán Arenal
Peñas Blancas River
La Fortuna
Vandara Hot Springs
Bahía Papagayo Guanacaste
ON THIS FAMILY ADVENTURE, EXPLORE EMERALD LANDSCAPES ALIVE WITH LOCAL COLOUR... Zip line through the treetops of the rainforest canopy,
home to a host of tropical birds and exotic wildlife. Float down a jungle river and meet a family who has
called it home for generations. See a real volcano up close. Taste pineapple fresh from the field, and
tree-ripened chocolate, artfully made. Observe monkeys, turtles, toucans and other animals on their own
turf, and learn about daily life in one of the most biologically diverse regions on Earth.
1. ARRIVE SAN JOSÉ
Tour begins: 6:00 PM, InterContinental Costa Rica. A
transfer is included from Juan Santamaria International
Airport to InterContinental Costa Rica in the heart of Costa
Rica’s capital city, San José. Your family will stay in Deluxe
Rooms at your hotel. Meet the other families who will be
exploring this island paradise with you over the next week
at a welcome reception and dinner this evening. Meals D
2. TOUCANS, CHOCOLATE & TORTUGUERO
Pay a morning visit to the Toucan Rescue Ranch, where
you’ll meet some of the toucans, sloths, monkeys,
otters, macaws, and other sick, injured, and confiscated
wildlife who live here while they are rehabilitated with the
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coconuts, and the “tree of life” they come from, during
a coconut demonstration. Later, if you like, join us for a
canal boat cruise inside Tortuguero National Park, the
best way to see it, or relax at your resort. If you travel
with us in July and August, after dinner you’ll go on a
special trip to the beach at night for a chance to see
endangered green sea turtles making their way out of the
sea to lay their eggs on the black sand beach. Meals BLD
4. RAINFOREST ZIP LINING & A PINEAPPLE TOUR
Depart your rainforest lodge by boat this morning for a
short flight to the Arenal region, home of Arenal Volcano,
7,000 years old – and still alive! Since 2010 the volcano
has been “sleeping,” with no eruptions or lava flows, but
it’s still a breathtaking sight. Check out its picture-perfect
symmetrical cone shape. You’ll get an extraordinary
bird’s-eye view of the volcano during a thrilling zip-line
ride* at Sky Trek Adventure Park, where you’ll soar over
and through the treetops of the rainforest canopy (voted
“Best Zip-lining Tour in Costa Rica” by Travel + Leisure).
Guests who aren’t interested in zip lining can take a nature
goal of returning them to the wild, whenever possible.
Next, learn everything you ever wanted to know about
chocolate at an artisan chocolatier! Take part in a
hands-on demonstration of transforming cacao fruit into
chocolate, do a little tasting, and have lunch. Later,
a boat transports you to Aninga Lodge, your rustic
rainforest retreat adjacent to Tortuguero National Park
and surrounded by canals, where most travel is by
water, and howler monkeys provide a wake-up call in the
morning. Have dinner at your lodge this evening. Meals BLD
3. GO WILD IN TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK
The wilderness surrounding your rainforest lodge near
the entrance to Costa Rica’s Tortuguero National
Park is home to 60 kinds of mammals, 57 species of
amphibians, 111 varieties of reptiles and more than 309
recorded species of birds! Begin the day with a morning
canal cruise for some bird-spotting and nature viewing
with our local guides, then return to your lodge for
lunch. This afternoon, take a boat to explore the village
of Tortuguero; learn about the medicinal benefits of
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walk instead. Afterward, head to the Royal Corin Thermal
Water Spa & Resort, your family’s home away from home
for the next two nights – just steps from the volcano. Your
family will have a free afternoon to relax and make the most
of your resort’s amenities – perhaps enjoying the hot spring
and freshwater pools or the thermal steam garden sauna.
Dinner is served at your resort this evening. Meals BLD
5. LIFE ALONG THE PEÑAS BLANCAS RIVER
This morning, you’ll climb aboard a pontoon raft for a
gentle float trip* on the Peñas Blancas River through the
rainforest. Keep your eyes peeled for monkeys, sloths,
iguanas and crocodiles, as well as toucans, herons and
kingfishers. Visit a farming family who has lived on the river
all of their lives to see what daily life is really like in a virgin
forest where the locals make do without electricity and the
trip to town means travelling by canoe! Next, you’re off on
a “pineapple tour” to discover one of Costa Rica’s most
delicious treasures. Taste succulent pineapples fresh from
the field, learn secrets for choosing the best pineapples at
the supermarket, and sample local pineapple treats. Return
to your resort for free time on your own and fun. Dine at
your leisure at the resort this evening. Meals BLD
6. ACROSS THE INTERIOR TO THE PACIFIC OCEAN
This morning leave the Arenal region and make your way
across Costa Rica’s interior to the province of Guanacaste
on the Pacific Ocean. On the way, stop in the sabanero
(cowboy) town of Cañas for lunch on the banks of the
Corobici River. After lunch, continue on to your luxurious
beachfront resort and spa, El Mangroove, on scenic Playa
Panama – playa means beach. Your afternoon is free for
family fun and relaxing at your environmentally friendly
resort, where man meets mangrove (and beach). Meals BLD
STAY TWO NIGHTS AT ROYAL CORIN
THERMAL WATER SPA & RESORT
Paradise found! Your resort in La Fortuna is an enchanting
setting for family fun for all ages – within sight of spectacular
Arenal Volcano. The whole family will love the hot spring pools,
fed by underground rivers beneath the volcano, a natural
miracle – colourless, mineral-rich, and odourless. You’ll also
want to check out the waterfalls and the freshwater pool.
For pampering, there’s the spa, not to mention the thermal
steam garden sauna. Towel off in your spacious guest room
complete with balcony or terrace.
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7. OUTDOOR FUN & A BEACHFRONT FAREWELL A day of outdoor delights awaits your family this morning
at Vandara Adventure Park & Spa, open today exclusively
for Tauck – the only other “adventurers” will be your
fellow Tauck travellers! You can choose from activities
including horseback riding, a zip-line adventure*, a
waterslide, a dip in volcanic hot springs, or a massage!
After enjoying a farm-to-table lunch at the park’s
restaurant, featuring products from its own organic
garden, return to your oceanfront resort for a free
afternoon. Play on the beach, swim in the pool, check
out the spa... This evening your family and new friends
gather for a celebration of all things tropical at our
farewell reception on the beach, complete with traditional
Costa Rican music brought to you by a marimba band,
followed by a farewell dinner. Meals BLD
8. JOURNEY HOMETour ends: Guanacaste. Fly home anytime. A transfer from
El Mangroove to Liberia International Airport is included.
You should allow a minimum of three hours for your flight
check-in at the airport. Meals B
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BEGINS SAN JOSÉ11 Feb 11, 18, 25⁄ Mar 01, 15 Apr 10, 17, 24 Jun 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 Jul 05, 12 Aug 21,23⁄ ,27Dec
⁄ = Sold Out!
Dates in green indicate special holiday departures.
Go to tauck.co.uk for up-to-the-minute space availability.
PRICE PER PERSON
£140 Child Savings: Children 11 and under
Children under 18 must be booked in a room with at least one
adult. Triple and quad accommodations are two-bedded rooms.
Gratuities to Tauck Director, drivers and local guides
are included.
International Airfare is additional. Contact Tauck for rates
on international air for travel originating in the UK (subject to
availability). Please enquire at time of booking about additional
hotel nights before or after your tour.
Recommended age: 8+
Children must be 8 or older to experience the zip line ride.
Note: For activities marked with an asterisk (*), participation is at your own risk and a
signed liability waiver will be required. Nighttime beach visit on Day 3 for the possibility
of seeing sea turtles is only offered on July – August departures.
Bookings are subject to our Booking Conditions.
FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONSNight 1 INTERCONTINENTALCOSTARICA San JoséNight 2,3 ANINGALODGE TortugueroNight 4,5 THEROYALCORINTHERMAL La Fortuna
WATERSPA&RESORT
Night 6,7 ELMANGROOVE Guanacaste
February–April
*LAND PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (1 flight) = TOTAL PER PERSON
Double £2440 + £100 = £2540 Triple £2290 + £100 = £2390 Quad £2290 + £100 = £2390 Single £3049 + £100 = £3149
June–August
*LAND PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (1 flight) = TOTAL PER PERSON
Double £2240 + £100 = £2340 Triple £2140 + £100 = £2240 Quad £2150 + £100 = £2250 Single £2717 + £100 = £2817
HolidayDepartures–December
*LAND PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (1 flight) = TOTAL PER PERSON
Double £2650 + £100 = £2750 Triple £2440 + £100 = £2540 Quad £2390 + £100 = £2490 Single £3429 + £100 = £3529
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ACTIVITY
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GALÁPAGOS: WILDLIFE WONDERLAND
Bartolomé
EQUATOR
Baltra
Santa Cruz
PACIFICOCEAN
GALÁPAGOSISLANDS
Santiago(James) Island
Rábida
Maximum Elevation: 9,270 ft.
Puerto Egas
Genovesa (Tower) Island
Prince Philip’s StepsDarwinBay
Buccaneer Cove
GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS
PACIFICOCEAN
Guayaquil
ECUADOR
QuitoBaltra
1. ARRIVE QUITO, ECUADOR
Tour begins: Swissôtel Quito. A transfer is included from Quito’s Mariscal Sucre International Airport to the elegant Swissôtel Quito, located in the commercial district, some 2,700 metres above “seal level.” Get acclimated to the elevation and settle in tonight for tomorrow’s early start.
2. AT THE MIDDLE OF THE WORLD IN QUITO
Sightseeing begins at la mitad del mundo (the Equator) where you put one foot in the Northern Hemisphere and one in the Southern Hemisphere at the same time! Next, visit the Inti Ñan Museum and have lunch at a restaurant perched on the edge of Pululahua Volcano. Then set off with a guide in Quito’s colonial quarter; this UNESCO World Heritage Site dates to Quito’s founding in 1534. See Carondelet Palace (the president’s palace); the cathedral; city hall; and the archbishop’s palace. The evening’s festivities begin with a toast and entertainment at a historic mansion, which is followed by a welcome reception and dinner at your hotel, Swissôtel Quito. Meals BLD
3. M FLY TO THE ISLANDS THAT TIME FORGOT
Hop on a plane for your flight to Baltra Island, the starting point of your Galápagos cruise* aboard Tauck’s expeditionary ship, Santa Cruz II. Your first cruise stop is a wet landing, which means stepping into knee-deep water and wading to shore on Santa Cruz Island’s Playa
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las Bachas. This glorious white-sand beach is a nesting
area for the East Pacific green sea turtle, one of the rare
species whose ancestors lived in the time of the dinosaurs.
Explore areas around lagoons that attract pintail ducks and
long-legged wading birds like flamingoes and stilts. Back
on the ship, meet the captain and ship’s officers, get a
briefing on tomorrow’s activities from onboard naturalists,
and enjoy a welcome cocktail or soda. Meals BLD
4. M SANTIAGO ISLAND LOCALSToday discover Santiago (James) Island, a favourite
haunt of pirates and whalers of old. Take a panga ride
along Buccaneer Cove and see how many different
seabirds – frigates, pelicans, boobies – you can spot.
Snorkel off the panga, if you like, and keep an eye out
for the Galápagos sea lions who are happy to share
the waters. A wet landing at Puerto Egas brings further
opportunities to spot seabirds, fur seals and marine
iguanas, who, unlike other lizards, forage for food in the
sea. Next up, more snorkelling and swimming! Meals BLD
5. M “NOISY” RÁBIDA & BARTOLOMÉ VIEWSGet ready to get wet as we wade ashore onto the red-sand
beach of Rábida Island, also known as Jervis Island. Rábida
offers great snorkelling from the beach. And if you like, go
exploring on a glass-bottom boat ride. This afternoon, an
excursion brings you to Bartolomé Island for a hike up to
the island’s summit for views of James Island and Pinnacle
Rock. Or head for Pinnacle Rock aboard a panga with
opportunities to see Galápagos penguins, the only penguins
who live north of the Equator in the wild. Meals BLD
6. M GENOVESA BIRD LIFE & MORERide aboard a panga along the cliffs of Genovesa
(Tower) Island and make a dry landing at Prince Philip’s
Steps. Climb the stairs for a hike across the island. This
afternoon, cruise to Darwin Bay for a wet landing, bird
spotting and an optional nature hike. We invite you to join
us this evening for the captain’s farewell dinner. Meals BLD
7. DISEMBARK / FLY TO GUAYAQUILDisembark Santa Cruz II on Santa Cruz Island for a visit
to a tortoise reserve to observe a rare form of wildlife that
continues to thrive in the Galápagos – the giant tortoise –
and efforts being made by the Ecuadorian National Park
Service to preserve and protect life on the islands for future
generations. Late morning, fly to Guayaquil; later, we invite
you to join us for a farewell party at your hotel. Meals BD
8. HOMEWARD BOUNDTour ends: Guayaquil. Fly home anytime. A transfer
is included from Wyndham Guayaquil to Guayaquil’s
José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport; allow a
minimum of three hours for flight check-in. Meals B
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SPECIAL DECEMBER DEPARTURE!*
Spend the holidays in the Galápagos with your family on
our exclusive 8-day 22 December cruise departure for
Tauck Bridges families priced from £4,760 plus on-tour air
per triple; same itinerary at a great time to travel!
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Night 3-6 ABOARD�SANTA CRUZ II Galápagos Islands
Night 7 WYNDHAM�GUAYAQUIL� Guayaquil
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PRICE PER PERSON
£240 Child Savings: Children 11 and under
Children under 18 must be booked in a room with at least one adult. Triples are not
available for more than two adults, age 18 or older, sharing a room. Interconnecting
cabins (subject to availability) can be booked onboard Santa Cruz II. Quads
will be accommodated in two double rooms. Aboard ship, triple cabins are two beds and
a pull out couch; they are limited to two adults (age 18 or older) sharing a room with one
child under age 18. In hotels, triples are usually a two-bedded room plus one rollaway bed.
Gratuities to Tauck Director, local guides and ship staff included. Aboard
ship daily cocktail hour, all day soft drinks, and wine and beer with dinner are included.
International Airfare is additional. Contact Tauck for rates on international air
for travel originating in the UK (subject to availability). Please enquire at booking about
additional hotel nights before or after your tour.
Recommended age: 8+
Note: For activities marked with an asterisk (*) in day-by-day descriptions, participation is at
your own risk; a signed liability waiver will be required. Departures are hosted by one Tauck
Director for approx. every 40 guests. We may not visit each of the islands in the order outlined,
but we typically visit two different sites per day. Our Galápagos itinerary is subject to change
due to wildlife encounters, atmospheric conditions and Galápagos National Park directives.
Departures of 19 Jun & 17 Jul visit different islands than those noted in the itinerary.
Bookings are subject to our Booking Conditions.
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ACTIVITY
2
PACE See page 133 for details.
March – 16 July*LAND PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (2 flights) = TOTAL PER PERSON
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Complete with her own glass-bottom boat and pangas for island
landings, the state-of-the-art expeditionary ship Santa Cruz II is
perfect for your family’s magical 4-night Galápagos Islands cruise.
SANTA CRUZ II From top to bottom, this state-of-the-art 5-deck Galápagos expedition
ship is designed to take just 90 guests in air-conditioned comfort to
remote tropical islands inhabited by wildlife happy to welcome you
ashore. There are 50 cabins aboard with private bathrooms and a host
of personal amenities. Public spaces are generously sized with wide
hallways and broad stairwells and are handsomely appointed with
contemporary décor. Enjoy dining areas inside and out, an elegant bar
and lounge, a fitness centre and Jacuzzi, plus a well-stocked library
where you can read up on the “locals” you meet and the locales you
explore on daily shore excursions with our onboard naturalists. The
ship is ideal for dolphin and whale watching, and carries her own
glass-bottom boat and pangas onboard. You can view deck plans
and ship specifications on TauckÕs website.
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MYSTICAL PERU
LATIN AMERICA
Maximum Elevation: 11,200 ft.
BRAZIL
MachuPicchu
Cusco
PACIFIC
OCEAN
Lima
Sacred Valley
YucayValley
PERU
BOLIVIA
1. ARRIVE LIMA
Tour begins: JW Marriott Hotel Lima. A transfer is
included from Lima Airport to the JW Marriott Hotel Lima,
located in one of the city’s best neighbourhoods. Most
international flights arrive late in the evening, so tonight
settle into your room for a snack and a good night’s rest.
You’ll meet your fellow family travellers tomorrow morning!
2. SEA LIONS, COLONIAL LIMA & BONES
We’re off for a seaside boating adventure this morning
to meet the locals who live in the coastal waters off San
Lorenzo Island; put on your wet suits for a swim with playful
sea lions, before heading back to the hotel for a change
of clothes and cultural experience. Explore Colonial Lima,
a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Francisco Pizarro’s
THE HEIGHT OF ADVENTURE and centuries-old mysteries come together for your family as you swim with sea lions,
wander through catacombs, meet llamas and alpacas, paint pottery, get blessed by a shaman, explore the Sacred Valley by horse or raft,
see Peruvian Pasos dance, play games with local schoolchildren, ride the rails to the “lost city” of Machu Picchu, learn about spectacled
“Paddington” bears, visit mysterious Incan monuments, take a chocolate-making class, and learn to play a pan flute!
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tomb in la Catedral de Lima, then go underground at the
Convento de San Francisco to explore catacombs stacked
with ancient colonial bones. Join us this evening for a
fun-filled welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Meals BLD
3. SCHOOLYARD GAMES AND A SHAMAN
Fly to Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, where
you’ll board our private coach for a drive to the Sacred
Valley. It’s play time when you visit a local school; the
children can’t wait to invite you to join in their traditional
games. Later, meet a local shaman, believed to have
special healing abilities, who blesses your journey and
shares spiritual stories about the Sacred Valley and Machu
Picchu. Tonight’s dinner is at the 17th-century colonial
house that your hotel is built around. Meals BLD
4. PASOS, RAFTING OR RIDING, POTTERY FUN
You have a choice of activities* today. One possibility is to
join us for a horseback riding adventure through a small
village and along a countryside trail. Another choice is to
don a wet suit for a river rafting adventure that’s fun for all
ages. Or you can get pampered with a one-hour massage
at the hotel’s spa. Everyone meets up for a barbecue
lunch at a private ranch, followed by a show starring the
country’s beautiful smooth-gaited Peruvian Pasos; these
horses are protected as part of the Patrimonio Cultural
Travelling Well Includes…
• Visits to mystical Machu Picchu and sacred Sacsayhuamán
• Scenic train travel through Andean vistas aboard Peru’s Vistadome train in premier class
• Guided exploring in 400-year-old catacombs in Lima and swimming with sea lions
• Pottery painting & games with local schoolchildren
• A choice of a river rafting adventure, horseback riding, or a one-hour massage in the Sacred Valley
• A tasty chocolate-making demonstration and a visit to an alpaca and llama farm in Cusco
• Airport transfers on arrival and departure as noted
• 19 meals; gratuities to Tauck Director, local guides & drivers; service charges, taxes and porterage
(Cultural Heritage) of Peru. This afternoon, you’re in for
something different – discover the meanings behind the
sacred markings of ancient Peruvian cultures at a renowned
pottery studio, then let your creative spirit, and inspiration,
take over as you paint your own ceramic masterpiece.
Dinner is at leisure at your hotel this evening. Meals BLD
5. A RAIL RIDE TO A LOST INCAN CITY
Pack just enough clothes in your Tauck-provided duffel
bag for an overnight stay in a valley near a mist-shrouded
mountain. Board your Vistadome train for Aguas Calientes,
then drive up to the “Lost City of the Incas,” Machu Picchu,
hidden from the western world until archaeologist Hiram
Bingham accidentally stumbled upon it in 1911. Spend the
afternoon exploring this ancient citadel, a World Heritage
Site, with our expert guides. Stay overnight up here in the
clouds in a whitewashed casita at a pueblo-style hotel,
where dinner is at your leisure. Meals BLD
6. DAILY LIFE, BEARS, AND ONWARD TO CUSCO
Spend the morning as you please. You might choose to take
a guided nature walk on the grounds of your hotel to see
the collection of orchids and herbs that thrive here. Another
possibility is to head into the colourful market in Aguas
Calientes for an eye-opening parade of locally made arts
and crafts, including woven tapestries, ponchos, jewellery,
and more. Or listen to a private talk by a naturalist who will
tell you all about the nearly extinct spectacled bears once
found throughout the Andes, like the author Michael Bond’s
famously charming and marmalade-loving Paddington Bear
from “darkest Peru,” and visit the spectacled bears who
live on the grounds of the hotel. After lunch, board the
Vistadome for a rail ride down to Ollantaytambo station.
Continue on your journey as you drive to Cusco for a
two-night stay in the historic heart of the city. Meals BLD
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7. INCAS, CHOCOLATE, AND ALPACAS
Built in the shape of a puma, Cusco abounds with both
Incan relics and Spanish colonial architecture. Visit one
of the most mysterious Incan sites today when you
explore Sacsayhuamán (also known as Sacsahuaman), a
walled complex near the old city of Cusco, at an altitude
of 3,650+ metres. This UNESCO World Heritage site will
astound you with its advanced construction techniques.
Massive stones, one of which weighs an estimated 70
tons, fit together so perfectly that no blade of grass or
steel can slide between them. There is no mortar to hold
them together even though they are joined in complex
and irregular surfaces that would be difficult to replicate
by the most experienced modern-day stone mason.
You’ll also take part in a hands-on, mouth-watering,
chocolate-making class at the ChocoMuseo, with goody
bags for everyone! Then meet the four-footed residents
of the region at a local farm, where you will get tips on
telling the difference between an alpaca and a llama.
Following a free afternoon, music is on the menu this
evening during our farewell dinner; learn how to play
Peruvian pan flutes – yours to take home. Meals BD
8. JOURNEY HOME
Tour ends: Lima. Fly from Cusco to Lima for lunch; rooms
have been reserved for you at the JW Marriott Hotel Lima,
whether you choose to fly out tonight or stay overnight and
fly out in the morning. A transfer is included to Lima Airport
from the JW Marriott Hotel Lima. Allow a minimum of three
hours for your flight check-in at the airport. Meals BL
Peruvian Pasos
8 DAYS from £2,740* pluS AirfAre(7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 6 Dinners)
BEGINS LIMA10, 24 Jun 01, 15, 22 Jul 05 Aug
Go to tauck.co.uk for up-to-the-minute space availability.
PRICE PER PERSON
£140 Child Savings: Children 12 and under
Children under 18 must be booked in a room with at least one adult. Triples are
usually a two-bedded room with a rollaway cot or a sofa bed. Quad accommodations
are not available on this tour.
Gratuities to Tauck Director, drivers & local guides are included.
International Airfare is additional. Contact Tauck for rates
on international air for travel originating in the UK (subject to
availability). Please enquire at time of booking about additional
hotel nights before or after your tour.
Recommended age: 8+
Note: For activities marked with an asterisk (*) in day-by-day
descriptions, participation is at your own risk; a signed liability
waiver will be required.
Bookings are subject to our Booking Conditions.
FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONSNight 1,2 JW MARRIOTT HOTEL LIMA Lima
Night 3,4 ARANWA SACRED VALLEY HOTEL Urubamba
Night 5 INKATERRA MACHU PICCHU Aguas Calientes PUEBLO HOTEL
Night 6,7 JW MARRIOTT HOTEL CUSCO Cusco
*LAND PRICE + ON-TOUR AIR (1 flight) = TOTAL PER PERSON
Double £2790 + £290 = £3080 Single £3429 + £290 = £3719 Triple £2740 + £290 = £3030
ACTIVITY
3
PACE
4
Go to page 133 for activity and
pace level details.
LANDTOURS BOOKING CONDITIONS FOR TAUCK TOURS
These are the Booking Conditions of LANDTOURS LTD T/A TAUCK,
(a company registered under number 00725478, with its registered
office at Mutual House, 70 Conduit Street, London W1S 2GF, and
whose trading address is at 301 Watling Street, Radlett WD7 7LA)
(“We”, “Us”, “Our”, “Landtours”) for the sale of Tauck holidays.
General Information
Please read these Booking Conditions carefully. They include important
information you will need to know before you book a Tauck Exotics holiday
with Us, and contain information about the Tauck holiday you have booked
and form part of the contract entered into between you and Landtours for
your travel arrangements. These Booking Conditions are subject to change
and the applicable terms will be confirmed to you at the time of booking.
The entire Booking Conditions form the contract between you and
Landtours for a Tauck holiday, as available from Landtours.
Terms of the Contract
Tauck’s inclusive tours are organised by Tauck Inc. (detailed below) and
offered for sale in the United Kingdom by Landtours Ltd of 301 Watling Street,
Radlett WD7 7LA (“Landtours”), who contracts with you for the sale of the
Tauck holiday, upon these Booking Conditions and the information contained
in the brochure. Although all of the information contained in the brochure and
these Booking Conditions has been described in accordance with the latest
information available at the time of printing, Landtours reserves the right to
make changes, though any change will be notified to you before you conclude
a contract with Landtours t/a Tauck.
Land arrangements and Carriage by Sea for your Tauck holiday purchased with
Landtours are provided by Tauck Inc. of 10 Westport Road, Wilton, CT 06897.
Your Contract for a Tauck holiday is with Landtours in the UK and your holiday is
performed by Tauck Inc. (the supplier of your Tauck holiday), whose Conditions
of Carriage are expressly incorporated into these Booking Conditions. The
Contract with Landtours is concluded when Landtours issues a confirmation
invoice to you for the Tauck holiday. Full payment of the balance shown on the
confirmation invoice is required no later than 90 days prior to departure, in
accordance with Clause 4 of these Booking Conditions. Failure to pay in full by
this time may result in cancellation of your holiday and forfeit of your deposit.
2018 prices are per person.
Prices include all accommodations, airport (excluding travel to/from
your home to the airport) and train transfers as noted, entertainment,
special dinners, land and cruise transportation, sightseeing, shore
excursions, luggage handling, and services of local guides, naturalists
and Tauck representatives as detailed in the brochure. Meals are
included as specified in the brochure. Complimentary basic Internet is
included where available in hotel rooms; service levels are not
guaranteed. All appropriate gratuities for bellmen, doormen, dining
room servers, ship staff and local guides are included and no
additional sums will be required to be paid by you for such services.
Hotel & Ship Accommodations – Tauck’s price includes all hotel and ship
accommodations. Two-bedded rooms are reserved in most hotels. Triples
are usually two-bedded rooms plus a rollaway cot and are not recommended
for comfort; aboard ship, triples may include a sofa or upper berth.
Cruise Pricing – Doubles are priced for two people sharing a room or
cabin; two-bedded rooms or cabins with a private bath are usually
reserved for doubles. Triples are often a two-bedded room plus a
rollaway bed and are not recommended for comfort.
Some travel arrangements (e.g. flight tickets purchased specifically from
certain airlines) may not be refundable or transferable after your booking has
been made and any alteration request may incur a cancellation charge of up
to 100% of that particular part of the holiday arrangements. Please see page
129 for further details on cancellation charges that may apply to you.
Luggage Handling and Restrictions
Luggage handling is included in the tour cost. Due to space restrictions, we
ask that you please limit your checked baggage to one suitcase per person
weighing no more than 23 kg (50 pounds) and with overall dimensions (length
+ width + height) not exceeding 62 inches. Most airlines require that checked
luggage does not exceed the weight of 23 kg per piece. Luggage exceeding
the maximum restrictions is subject to expensive overage fees or is at risk of
being left behind. Many airlines are now charging fees for checked luggage,
regardless of the number of bags. Airlines revise luggage policies frequently,
and often without notice; therefore Tauck cannot be held liable for additional
fees or inconveniences imposed by the airline. We urge you to check with
your airline before travelling to verify current number, size and weight limits.
Additionally, guests on tour should limit their hand luggage to a small carry-on
piece and only those items needed during the day. Most modern sightseeing
motor coaches offer limited space for numerous or large items. Space under
seats or in overhead racks is typically small, and designed to accommodate
items like coats, hats, handbags, small camera bags, etc. Items too large to
fit underneath seats or in overhead racks must be stored in the luggage bays
beneath the motor coach and may not allow for access during daytime travel.
Itinerary Changes and Price Flexibility
Tauck makes every effort to operate all holidays as advertised. Tauck
reserves the right to alter or curtail the itinerary, or substitute sightseeing,
ports, hotels, and/or conveyances as deemed necessary. Please refer to
Clause 7 for further information.
Hotel Rooms Before or After Holidays
To avoid jet lag, many guests prefer to make hotel arrangements before
their cruise or tour departs. As a service, Tauck will make hotel reservations
before or after your holiday subject to availability, upon request. Hotel
charges will be added to your cruise or tour cost. Airport transfers will be
included for these bookings.
Personal Expenses
Phone calls, hotel room service, laundry, airline excess luggage charges
and other optional incidental extras are not included.
Photography and Video on Tour
Occasionally, Tauck will use photographs and/or video taken by fellow
guests or your Tauck Director on tour for print, Internet and other
promotional purposes. If you prefer that your image not be used in any
marketing activities, please notify your Tauck Director.
Single Rooms
Since hotel rates are per room, the price for rooms occupied by one person is
higher than those where two or more persons share the cost of a room.
1. Your Holiday Contract
1.1 Booking Procedure and Deposit: In order to make a booking, please
contact your ABTA Travel Agency or Landtours directly. All monies you pay to
the travel agent are held by him on behalf of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust
at all times. This is subject to the agent’s obligation to pay it to Us for so long as
we do not fail. If we fail, any money held at the time by the agent, or
subsequently accepted from you by him, is and continues to be held on behalf
of and for the benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust without any
obligation to pay that money to Us. The holiday arrangements shown in the
brochure are flexible – if you wish to extend your stay pre- or post-holiday,
upgrade your flights or make any other arrangements, please put full details in
writing at the time of booking to:
BOOKING CONDITIONS
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Landtours Ltd. t/a Tauck
301 Watling Street
Radlett
Hertfordshire WD7 7LA United Kingdom
Tel: 0800 810 8020 Email: tauckreservations@tauck.co.uk
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tour Only Arrangements: If you book arrangements with the Company
that do not include flights, your arrangements are protected by way of a bond
with ABTA. This means that in the unlikely event of our insolvency, your tour
can’t be provided, you will receive your money back or, if your tour has
started, arrangements will be made for you to be able to continue as planned
(please see Clause 2 of these Booking Conditions for further details).
Deposit Date: To hold space up to time of “Final Payment,” a deposit for
each tour booked must be received by the “Deposit Due Date” or space is
automatically released. Some travel arrangements (for example, flight tickets
purchased specifically with certain airlines) may not be refundable or
transferable after a reservation has been made and any alteration request may
incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that particular part of the holiday
arrangements (as further detailed in Clause 6.2). Deposits are taken at the time
of booking to reflect the costs incurred in getting your travel arrangements in
place for you, which may include the total cost of your airfares, together with
the following standard deposits for Tauck holidays:
£200 per person – Costa Rica Land Tours; Mystical Peru
£350 per person – Cuba Land Tours
£350 per person – Africa and Israel / Jordan Land Tours
£350 per person – Most Asia Land Tours
£350 per person – Australia / New Zealand Land Tours
£400 per person – Most South America Land Tours
£600 per person – India Land Tours
£650 per person – Latin America / Galápagos Cruises
£1000 per person – Japan Cruise
The amount of deposit payable in respect of your Tauck holiday will be
confirmed to you at the time of your booking.
Final Payment is due as specified on the invoice. Bookings without full
payment at this time may be subject to cancellation without notice. Final
Documents are sent by express post at least 3 weeks prior to tour
departure. They include joining instructions, itinerary, luggage tags, and
other pertinent information.
*Force Majeure: means in the event of any unusual, unforeseeable or
extraordinary circumstances beyond our (or Tauck Inc.’s) control, including
(but not limited to) an act of God, war (whether declared or undeclared),
terrorism, riot, accident, natural or nuclear disaster, outbreak of disease,
industrial dispute, fire, adverse or severe weather conditions or other event
or circumstance beyond our (or Tauck Inc.’s) control that contributes to or
results in cancellation rates above our historical cancellation rates in the
absence of such event or occurrence, Landtours reserves the right to issue
a credit to you for use against a future Tauck holiday in lieu of a refund to
you as detailed in these Booking Conditions, however this does not affect
your statutory right to a refund if requested.
1.2 Cancellation Fees: Cancellations result in costly charges from travel
and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by cancelling
confirmed bookings. Therefore, the fees listed below will apply, as per
Clause 6 below.
Land Journeys
> 60 days – Deposit amount
60 – 8 days – 25% of tour cost
< 8 days – 50% of tour cost
Cruises
> 90 days – Deposit amount
90 – 46 days – 50% of tour cost
< 45 days – 100% of tour cost
Time of cancellation will be when notice from you is received in Landtours’
offices as detailed above in accordance with Clause 6.1.
1.3 When you make a booking for an air holiday package with Us where
Landtours is your air holiday package provider, you guarantee that you have the
authority to accept and do accept on behalf of your party the terms of these
Booking Conditions. Bookings are made either at our offices when you visit our
offices, over the telephone or via email. A binding contract (on you and each
member of your party) for an air holiday package with Landtours will exist
between us as soon as we issue our confirmation invoice to you (in hard copy
or by email if you have provided Us with your email address). This contract is
made on the terms of these Booking Conditions, which are governed by English
Law, and the jurisdiction of the English Courts. You may, however, choose the
law and jurisdiction of Scotland or Northern Ireland if you wish to do so.
1.4 All travel arrangements which we provide or which are sold through Us
are not an offer by Us to sell any travel arrangements, but an invitation to you
to make an offer to Us or to the suppliers of the arrangements. We are free to
accept that offer on our own behalf when we are entering into the contract for
the travel arrangements with you under Clause 1.3, or to reject it.
2. Your Financial Protection
2.1 Customer Protection: Landtours complies with the bonding
requirements of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA Licence Number ATOL
9895). Landtours provides full financial protection for the package holidays
that we sell. For flight-based holidays, this is through the Air Travel
Organiser’s Licence (detailed above). In the unlikely event of our insolvency,
the CAA will ensure that you are not stranded abroad and will arrange to
refund any money you have paid to Us for an advance booking. For further
information visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk.
When you buy a package holiday that doesn’t include a flight, protection of
your monies paid is provided by way of a bond held by Landtours as a
member of ABTA (ABTA membership number Y2225). This gives you
reassurance when booking with Landtours that the monies you pay to
Landtours will be secure in the unlikely event of our insolvency.
We will provide you with the services you have bought (or a suitable alternative).
In some cases, where we aren’t able to do so for reasons of insolvency, an
alternative ATOL holder (where a flight-inclusive package is sold to you), or an
alternative provider where you have purchased a package holiday that doesn’t
include a flight, may provide you with the services you have bought or a
suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You agree to accept that in those
circumstances the alternative ATOL holder (or alternative provider) will perform
those obligations and you agree to pay any money outstanding to be paid by
you under your contract to that alternative ATOL holder or provider. However,
you also agree that in some cases it will not be possible to appoint an
alternative ATOL holder or provider, in which case you will be entitled to make a
claim under the ATOL scheme (or your credit card issuer where applicable), or
through our bond held for non-flight inclusive packages.
2.2 When you buy an ATOL protected flight or flight inclusive holiday from Us
you will receive an ATOL Certificate. This lists what is financially protected,
where you can get information on what this means for you and who to contact
if things go wrong. We, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL Certificate, will
provide you with the services listed on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable
alternative). In some cases, where neither we nor the supplier are able to do so
for reasons of insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may provide you with the
services you have bought or a suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You
agree to accept that in those circumstances the alternative ATOL holder will
perform those obligations and you agree to pay any money outstanding to be
paid by you under your contract to that alternative ATOL holder. However, you
also agree that in some cases it will not be possible to appoint an alternative
ATOL holder, in which case you will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL
scheme (or your credit card issuer where applicable). If we, or the suppliers
identified on your ATOL certificate, are unable to provide the services listed (or
a suitable alternative, through an alternative ATOL holder or otherwise) for
reasons of insolvency, the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust may make a payment
to (or confer a benefit on) you under the ATOL scheme. You agree that in return
for such a payment or benefit you assign absolutely to those Trustees any
claims which you have or may have arising out of or relating to the non-
provision of the services, including any claim against Us, the travel agent (or
Your credit card issuer where applicable). You also agree that any such claims
may be re-assigned to another body, if that other body has paid sums you
have claimed under the ATOL scheme.
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2.3 If you book an air package holiday with Us under Clause 1.3, then we will
provide you with financial protection in accordance with this Clause 2.3. The
Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992
(“Package Travel Regulations”) require Us to provide security for the monies
that you pay for the package holidays offered by Us directly as your tour
operator and booked by you, and for your repatriation in the event of our
insolvency. We provide this security by way of an ATOL (number 9895)
administered by the Civil Aviation Authority and a bond held by ABTA.
The price of our air holiday packages includes the amount payable per person
as part of the ATOL Protection Contribution (APC) we pay to the CAA. This
charge is included in the prices for your air package holiday confirmed to you at
your time of booking and will be shown separately on your confirmation invoice.
2.4 In accordance with EU Regulation 2111/2005 we are required to
advise you of the actual carrier operating your flight/connecting flight/
transfer. We do this by listing carriers to be used or likely to be used and
details of these will be supplied to you at the time of booking. You will be
advised of the specific airline operating your flight and aircraft type with your
flight ticket confirmation and flight schedules. Any changes to the actual
airline after you have received your ticket confirmation will be notified to you
as soon as possible and in all cases at check-in or at the boarding gate. A
change of airline, aircraft type or alteration of your outward/return flights by
less than 12 hours is deemed to be a minor change.
2.5 If you book arrangements other than an air holiday package with us under
Clause 2.1, the financial protection referred to above in Clause 2.3 does not
apply. Any financial protection given in connection with your booking otherwise
than in accordance with Clause 2.3 will be detailed in the relevant Supplier Terms.
3. ABTA
As mentioned above, we are a Member of ABTA. We are obliged to maintain
a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. We can also
offer you an arbitration scheme for the resolution of disputes arising out of
this contract. The scheme is arranged by ABTA and administered
independently. It is a simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on
documents alone with restricted liability on you for costs. The upper limit on
claims is £5,000 per person and £25,000 per booking form. The scheme
doesn’t apply to claims which are solely in respect of physical injury or illness
or their consequences. It can however deal with claims which include an
element of minor injury or illness subject to a limit of £1,500 on the amount
the arbitrator can award per person in respect of this element.
Your request for arbitration must be received by ABTA within eighteen
months of the date of return from the holiday. For injury and illness claims,
you can request the ABTA Mediation Procedure and we have the option
to agree to mediation. Further information on the Code and ABTA’s
assistance in resolving disputes can be found on www.abta.com.
4. Your Holiday Price
4.1 We reserve the right to alter the prices of any of the holidays quoted by
Us. You will be advised of the current price of the holiday that you wish to
book before your contract is confirmed.
4.2 When you make your booking with us for an air holiday package under
Clause 1.3, you must pay a deposit in accordance with Clause 1.1. Full details to
be advised at the time of booking. The balance of the price of your travel
arrangements must be paid at least 10 weeks before your departure date, or
earlier if required by our suppliers and notified to you at the time of booking. If the
deposit and/or balance are not paid in time, we reserve the right to cancel your
travel arrangements. If the balance is not paid in time we shall retain your deposit.
When we are acting as agents for other principal(s) or supplier(s) if full
payment is not received by the balance due date we will notify the
principal(s) or supplier(s) who may cancel your booking and charge
cancellation fees as per the Supplier Terms.
4.3 The price of your travel arrangements is fully guaranteed and will not
be subject to any surcharges.
We regret that no credit or refund is possible for any unused services provided in
the cost of your holiday. If you decide to alter your travel arrangements whilst
abroad, this is your own responsibility and we are not responsible for any extras
or difficulties that may arise with onward travel and as a result of such
alterations. No credit or refund is possible for any lost, mislaid, stolen or
destroyed documents which could be the subject of a claim on your insurance.
The provisions of this Clause 4.3 do not apply when we are acting as agents
for other supplier(s) or principal(s) and any terms relating to price changes in
such circumstances will be set out in the relevant Supplier Terms.
When we are acting as agents for other supplier(s) or principal(s) then we shall
be entitled to charge the fees set out in our Menu of Travel Services. We shall
notify of your total costs at the time of booking. Please ask for further details.
5. If You Change Your Booking
5.1 If, after our confirmation invoice has been issued to you for an air package
holiday provided by Us, you wish to change your travel arrangements in any
way, for example your chosen departure date or accommodation, we will do our
utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request
for changes to be made must be in writing from the person who made the
booking. You will be asked to pay an administration charge of £25, and any
further cost we incur in making this alteration. You should be aware that these
costs could increase the closer to the departure date that changes are made
and you should contact Us as soon as possible.
Note: Certain travel arrangements (e.g. Apex Tickets) may not be changeable
after a reservation has been made and any alteration request could incur a
cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements.
5.2 The provisions of Clause 5.1 above do not apply when we are acting
as agents for other supplier(s) or principal(s) and any terms relating to
changes to a customers booking in such circumstances will be set out in
the relevant Supplier Terms.
6. If You Cancel Your Holiday
6.1 You, or any member of your party, may cancel your travel arrangements
with Us for an air package holiday at any time by serving written notification
from the person who made the booking or your travel agent on your behalf. It
must be received in writing at our offices. Since we incur costs in cancelling
your travel arrangements, you will have to pay the applicable cancellation
charges up to the maximum shown in Clause 1.2 above.
Note: If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your
insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges.
6.2 If you cancel or amend your booking for your holiday arrangements
when you are booking under Supplier Terms, then the principal(s) or
supplier(s) may charge the cancellation or amendment charge shown in
their Supplier Terms (which may be 100% of the cost of the travel
arrangements) and you must pay Us the cancellation or amendment charge
set out at Clause 16 below in addition to any cancellation or amendment
charges of the relevant supplier(s) or principal(s).
7. If We Change or Cancel Your Holiday
7.1 When we are acting as principal for bookings made by you for air package
holidays with Us, we may need to make changes to your travel arrangements,
although this is unlikely. We do plan the arrangements many months in
advance and occasionally, we may have to make changes and we reserve the
right to do so at any time. Most of these changes will be minor and we will
advise you of them at the earliest possible date. We also reserve the right in
any circumstances to cancel your travel arrangements. For example, if the
minimum number of clients required for a particular travel arrangement is not
reached, we may have to cancel it. However, we will not cancel your travel
arrangements less than 8 weeks before your departure date, except for
reasons of force majeure or failure by you to pay the final balance. If we are
unable to provide the booked travel arrangements, you can either have a
refund of all monies paid or accept an offer of alternative travel arrangements of
comparable standard from Us, if available (we will refund any price difference if
the alternative is of a lower value). If it is necessary to cancel your travel
arrangements, we will pay to you compensation as set out in this clause.
Any changes to the actual airline after you have received your tickets will be
notified to you as soon as possible and in all cases at check-in or at the
boarding gate. Such a change is deemed to be a minor change. Other
examples of minor changes include alteration of your outward/return flights
by less than 12 hours, changes to aircraft type, change of accommodation
to another of the same standard.
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If we make a major change to your holiday, we will inform you as soon as
reasonably possible if there is time before your departure. You will have the
choice of either accepting the change of arrangements, accepting an offer of
alternative travel arrangements of comparable standard from Us if available
(we will refund any price difference if the alternative is of a lower value), or
cancelling your booked holiday and receiving a full refund of all monies paid.
In all cases, except where the major change arises due to reasons of force
majeure, we will pay compensation as detailed in the chart below.
The compensation that we offer does not exclude you from claiming more if
you are entitled to do so.
We will not pay you compensation if we have to cancel or change your
travel arrangements in any way because of a Force Majeure event (as
defined in Clause 1.1).
Period before
departure
Where we make
a major change,
which is accepted
Where we cancel a
Tauck holiday, or a
major change is made
which is not accepted
60+ days Nil Nil, deposit refund only
59-30 days £15£15 plus credit / refund
under Clause 1.1
29-7 days £20£20 plus credit / refund
under Clause 1.1
6 days –
day of departure£30
£30 plus credit / refund
under Clause 1.1
7.2 If you are notified by Us that your booking is cancelled when your
booking is with a different principal(s) or supplier(s), then the principal(s) or
supplier(s) will have their own terms relating to cancellation charges and
these will be detailed in their Supplier Terms. Therefore, we would draw
your attention to the cancellation provisions in the Supplier Terms as you
must pay the cancellation charges set out therein.
8. If You Have a Complaint
8.1 When you have booked an air package holiday with Us, we will deal
with any complaints you may have in accordance with this Clause 8.1. If
you have a problem during your holiday, please inform the Tauck
representative immediately, who will endeavour to put things right. If your
complaint is not resolved locally, please follow this up within 28 days of your
return home by writing to our Customer Services Department at Landtours
Limited t/a Tauck, 301 Watling Street, Radlett, Herts WD7 7LA, giving your
booking reference and all other relevant information. Please keep your letter
concise and to the point. This will assist Us to quickly identify your
concerns and speed up our response to you.
It is strongly recommended that you communicate any complaint to your
Tauck representative while on holiday.
If you fail to follow this simple procedure we will have been deprived of the
opportunity to investigate and rectify your complaint whilst you were in
resort and this may affect your rights under this contract.
8.2 If you are not booking with Us for an air package holiday, then because
the contract(s) for your travel arrangements is between you and the
principal(s) or supplier(s) under the Supplier Terms, any queries or concerns
relating to the travel arrangements should be addressed to them. If you have
a problem whilst on holiday, this must be reported to the principal/supplier or
their local supplier or agent immediately. If you fail to follow this procedure
there will be less opportunity to investigate and rectify your complaint. The
amount of compensation you may be entitled to may be reduced or you may
not receive any at all depending upon the circumstances. If you wish to
complain when you return home, write to the principal/supplier. You will see
the name and address plus contact details in any confirmation documents
we send you. We will of course assist you with this if required – please
contact Customer Services. If the matter cannot be resolved and it involves
Us or another ABTA Member then it can be referred to the arbitration scheme
arranged by ABTA (please see more at www.abta.com).
9. Our Liability to You
9.1 When you have booked an air package holiday with Us directly and if
the contract we have with you is not performed or is improperly performed
by Us or our suppliers, we will pay you appropriate compensation if this has
affected the enjoyment of your travel arrangements, as detailed further
below. However we will not be liable where any failure in the performance of
the contract is due to: you; or a third party unconnected with the provision
of the travel arrangements and where the failure is unforeseeable or
unavoidable; or unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our
control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all
due care had been exercised; or an event which we or our suppliers, even
with all due care, could not foresee or forestall.
Our liability, except in cases involving death, injury or illness, shall be limited to
a maximum of two times the cost of your travel arrangements. Our liability will
also be limited in accordance with and/or in an identical manner to:
(a) The contractual terms of the companies that provide the transportation for
your travel arrangements. These terms are incorporated into this contract; and
(b) Any relevant international convention, for example the Montreal Convention
in respect of travel by air, the Athens Convention in respect of travel by sea, the
Berne Convention in respect of travel by rail and the Paris Convention in
respect of the provision of accommodation, which limit the amount of
compensation that you can claim for death, injury, delay to passengers and
loss, damage and delay to luggage. We are to be regarded as having all benefit
of any limitation of compensation contained in these or any conventions.
Under EU law (Regulation 261/2004) you have rights in some circumstances to
refunds and/or compensation from your airline in cases of denied boarding,
cancellation or delay to flights. Full details of these rights will be publicised at EU
airports and will also be available from airlines. However reimbursement in such
cases will not automatically entitle you to a refund of your holiday cost from Us.
Your right to a refund and/or compensation from Us is set out in Clause 6. If any
payments to you are due from Us, any payment made to you by the airline will
be deducted from this amount. In the unlikely event of your flight services being
subjected to lengthy delay, arrangements for meals, overnight accommodation,
etc., should be met by your airline. Conditions of carriage applicable to the
relevant airline for your booking are available on request.
9.2 Please note that the order of events on itineraries is subject to
alteration due to local circumstances, unscheduled closures, etc. However,
every effort will be made to include all elements of the programme during
the tour dates or a suitable alternative which will be notified to you.
9.3 The provisions of Clause 9.1 above do not apply when we are acting
as agents for other supplier(s) or principal(s) and any terms relating to
liability to customers booking in such circumstances will be set out in the
relevant Supplier Terms.
9.4 Our Responsibility and International Conventions – Landtours accepts
responsibility for ensuring that all elements of your holiday are as described
in the brochure and are of a reasonable standard. Local laws and
regulations of the relevant country will be relevant in assessing performance
of the services included in the Tauck holiday. In the event of a complaint by
a Guest, this Contract will be regarded as having been performed if local
laws and regulations relating to those services have been satisfied, even if
the laws of England and Wales have not been met. If you and/or any other
person included in your booking suffers injury, death or loss of or damage
to property as a result of the non performance or improper performance of
any service which Landtours is contractually obliged to provide, then
Landtours’ liability, if any, to pay compensation shall be governed by the
international conventions which govern such services. This limitation applies
whether or not any particular international convention has been signed or
ratified by the UK; or as any particular convention may be applicable by the
operation of UK Law. Examples of applicable conventions are the Athens
Convention adopted at Athens on 13th day of December 1974 and the
Protocol thereto adopted as of November 1976 ( herein after referred to as
the ‘Athens Convention’) or where applicable from 1st January 2013 EU
Regulation 392/2009, relating to the carriage of passengers and their
luggage by sea and the Warsaw Convention 1929 (whether as amended by
the Hague Protocol 1955 or the Montreal Protocol 1999 or otherwise) and
the Montreal Convention 1999 relating to the international carriage of
passengers and their luggage by air. The Montreal Convention may be
found at: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/263/contents/made.
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10. Prompt assistance in resort
If the contract we have with you is not performed or is improperly
performed as a result of failures attributable to a third party unconnected
with the provision of the services, or as a result of failures due to unusual
and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of
which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised,
or an event which we or our suppliers, even with all due care, could not
foresee or forestall, and you suffer an injury or other material loss, we will
offer you such prompt assistance as is reasonable in the circumstances.
11. Passport, Visa and Immigration Requirements
We can provide general information about the passport and visa
requirements for your holiday, but your specific passport and visa
requirements, and other immigration requirements are your responsibility
and you should confirm these with the relevant Embassies and/or
Consulates. Any information supplied by Us on these or related matters
(such as climate, when to travel, clothing, baggage, personal items, etc.) is
given as general guidance and in good faith but we do not accept liability
for any decisions made on the basis of the information supplied.
The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be
viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website (www.fco.gov.uk).
It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in
possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance
with any other immigration requirements, before you travel. If you or any
member of your party is not a British Citizen or holds a non-British Passport,
you must check passport and visa requirements with the embassy or
consulate of the country(ies) to or through. Neither we, nor the principal(s) or
supplier(s), accept any responsibility if you cannot travel because you have
not complied with any passport, visa or immigration requirements.
Passports / Visas: British passengers should carry a full British
Passport, valid for at least 6 months after the end of your holiday. Other
nationalities should also carry a full passport. Visas may be required for
some ports of call. Please check with Landtours. It is your responsibility
to ensure that you have valid and appropriate travel documentation
including passports and visas for each person travelling with you for
eligibility to travel to all destinations on your tour. In addition to
immigration and customs requirements, the US Government and others
place restrictions on the carriage of persons whose names appear on
Government watch lists or who are deemed legally ineligible to travel. It
is your sole responsibility to ensure your legal eligibility to travel. You are
advised to check with the appropriate Government authority to
determine the necessary documents and travel eligibility requirements. If
you or anyone travelling with you become ineligible to travel for any
reason, or are travelling without proper documentation, then you will not
be allowed to travel. Under no circumstances shall Landtours be liable
for any costs, damages or expenses whatsoever incurred by you or
anyone else as a result of such denial of boarding.
International Cruise Regulations: Travellers must provide their passport
number and date of birth to Landtours at the time of booking for all cruises
or you may be denied boarding.
12. Excursions
Excursions or other tours that you may choose to book or pay for whilst
you are on holiday are not part of your air package holiday provided by Us.
For any excursion or other tour that you book, your contract will be with the
operator of the excursion or tour and not with Us. We are not responsible
for the provision of the excursion or tour or for anything that happens
during the course of its provision by the operator.
13. Your Information
Once you have confirmed your details (and those of your party) with Us, we
will proceed to confirm the booking with Us (or if acting as an agent, we will
book your travel arrangements with the relevant principal(s) or supplier(s)).
Please check that all names, dates and timings are correct on receipt of all
documents and advise Us of any errors immediately. Any changes to these
details will incur the charges stated above. Please ensure that the names
given are the same as in the relevant passport. Save as expressly set out in
these Booking Conditions, only the necessary booking information that you
provide to Us will be passed on to the relevant suppliers of your travel
arrangements or other persons necessary for the provision of your travel
arrangements. This includes Tauck Inc., who will be providing the tour
element of your Tauck holiday. The information may also be provided to
public authorities such as customs or immigration if required by them, or as
required by law. This applies to any sensitive information that you give to Us
such as details of any disabilities, or dietary and religious requirements.
Certain information may also be passed on to security or credit checking
companies. If you are travelling to the United States, the US Customs and
Border Protection will receive this information for the purposes of preventing
and combating terrorism and other transnational serious crimes. If you travel
outside the European Economic Area, controls on data protection may not
be as strong as the legal requirements in this country. If we cannot pass this
information to the relevant suppliers, whether in the EEA or not, we will be
unable to provide your booking. Please note that, in addition to Landtours
contacting you after the provision of your Tauck holiday, Tauck Inc. may also
contact you following your Tauck holiday with details of other holidays / tours
provided by Tauck that may be of interest to you. We will provide Tauck Inc.
with your contact details for this purpose, unless you inform us that you do
not wish to receive such approaches in future. In making this booking, you
consent to this information being passed on to the relevant persons for the
purposes set out in this Clause 13 (and our data protection policy, which is
available upon request) for you and those persons included in your booking.
14. Insurance and Health Requirements
14.1 We require you as a condition of your contract with Us for an air package
holiday that we are supplying to you, for you to have in place relevant travel
insurance protection. Travel insurance is your entire responsibility and an
essential pre-requisite to booking a holiday with Us. You must ensure that you
(and all members of your party) have sufficient travel insurance in place to cover
you, together with your personal property, at all times and for all potential risks.
You must ensure that your insurance covers you for the full duration of your
holiday including, but not limited to, medical expenses, injury, death,
repatriation, cancellation and curtailment, and in respect of any sports or
activities that you may wish to do whilst on your holiday. You must also ensure
that there are no exclusion clauses limiting protection for the type of activities
included in your holiday. Evidence of sufficient cover will need to be provided at
time of booking. If you do not have holiday insurance cover at the time of
booking, you may personally be liable for cancellation charges. For all clients
arranging their own insurance, we must receive full details of the insurance
company, policy number and 24-hour emergency contact number. It is
imperative that you familiarise yourself with the details and conditions of your
policy and that you notify your insurance company of any pre-existing medical
condition. Failure to do so can invalidate the insurance cover.
14.2 Health Requirements and Insurance: You represent and
warrant that you and everyone travelling with you are physically and
otherwise fit to travel. The tour visits many destinations in a number of
countries, often with difficult terrain, water crossings or in developing
countries where facilities available to guests in those countries may not
be sufficient if you (or anyone in your group) is not able to walk without
assistance or accompaniment. There may also be restrictions (due to
the types of tours that you may contemplate joining) on the equipment
or additional aides that you (or a member of your group) may wish to
bring with you for your comfort or ease if you are not able to walk or
manoeuvre without assistance or accompaniment. You therefore need
to check with Landtours at the time of booking to see whether the
proposed tour that you and your group wish to join are appropriate for
you and all members of your group. Landtours may ask you to go
through various questions to check whether travelling on the proposed
tour is possible for you and all members of your group, and may make
suggestions for how the tour could be taken with certain adjustments (if
required), or whether a different tour may need to be offered to you, in
order to fit with any requirements that you or any member of your group
may need to have in place in terms of assistance or accompaniment to
be able to enjoy their holiday. Regretfully, we cannot provide individual
assistance to a guest for walking, dining or other personal needs.
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You are solely responsible for checking (on your own behalf and on behalf
of all those in your group) with your (or the group member’s) doctor as to
which vaccination (including from any specific illness or exposure to
animals) or medication are recommended or required for those countries for
those travelling and for any assistance that may be required.
Landtours (or its suppliers, including the supplier of the Tauck holiday)
cannot accept any responsibility for your failure to comply with the
necessary medical, passport or visa requirements.
All passengers must have adequate insurance cover against cancellation,
illness, repatriation, loss of luggage, etc. You should advise Landtours of
the name of your own insurer for the insurance policy that you have taken
out that will provide you with adequate insurance cover.
14.3 Many principals/suppliers require you to take out travel insurance
as a condition of your booking with them and details of this will be set
out in your relevant Supplier Terms. In any event, we strongly advise
that you take out a policy of insurance in order to cover you and your
party against the cost of cancellation by you; the cost of assistance
(including repatriation) in the event of accident or illness; loss of
baggage and money; and other expenses. If we have issued your policy
please check it carefully to ensure that all the details are correct and
hat all relevant information has been provided by you (e.g. pre-existing
medical conditions). Failure to disclose relevant information will affect
your insurance.
15. Documentation
All documents (e.g. invoices/tickets/insurance policies) that require to be
posted will be sent to you by First Class post. Once documents leave our
offices we will not be responsible for their loss unless such loss is due to
our negligence. If tickets or other documents need to be reissued all costs
must be paid by you. You can ask for delivery by other means subject to
the charges stated below.
Please ensure that all your travel, passport, visa and insurance
documents are in order and that you arrive in plenty of time for checking
in at the airport. It may be necessary to reconfirm your flight with the
airline prior to departure. Please ask Us for details at least 72 hours
before your outbound flight. You should take a note of any reference
number or contact name when reconfirming. If you fail to reconfirm you
may be refused permission to board the aircraft and you are unlikely to
receive any refund.
16. Reasonable Behaviour
When you book accommodation through Us, you accept responsibility for
the proper conduct of all members of your party during your stay. We
reserve the right at any time to terminate the stay of any party member(s)
whose behaviour is such, in the reasonable opinion of the accommodation
provider or Us, to cause or to be likely to cause danger, upset, harassment
or distress to anyone else or damage to other persons or to property. No
refund will be given in the event of you, or any member or your party, being
requested to leave accommodation in such circumstances.
Furthermore, we shall be under no obligation whatsoever to pay
compensation to you or any member of your party, or meet any costs or
expenses (including but not limited to alternative accommodation) you, or
any member of your party, may occur as a result of your stay being
terminated due to reasons under this Clause 16.
If you, or any member of your party, cause damage to the accommodation
in which you are staying or to any property of suppliers of tours, excursions
or other elements of your holiday arrangements, you must fully reimburse
the accommodation provider or relevant supplier concerned for the cost of
the damage before the end of your holiday (if the cost has been established
by then), or as soon as it has been established if later. You must also
indemnify Us for the full amount of any claim (including all legal costs) made
against Us by the accommodation provider or any relevant supplier or third
party as a result of such damage caused.
We reserve the right to ask you to pay a breakages deposit in respect of any
travel arrangements booked with Us where our suppliers request breakages
deposits are payable and we will notify you of details of such breakages
deposits at the time of your booking. If you do not pay any required breakages
deposit, then we reserve the right to refuse to take your booking, although we
will endeavour to agree to alternative arrangements with you, which will be
confirmed at the time of booking and included in your contract for the booking
made by you. If we have agreed with you that the breakages deposit will be
made by taking details of your credit/debit card for the agreed sum and will
only be payable if breakages are caused by you, or a member of your party,
and we are required to make payment to the supplier for any such breakages,
then you authorise Us to take such agreed payment sum. We will notify you in
writing if we are required to take such payments.
17. Minors
If you are not 18 years old, you are considered at law to be a minor and we
will therefore require your parent(s)/guardian to sign a Form of Consent
relating to your booking at the time of booking and pay a breakages
deposit (on the balance due date) as per the Form of Consent. A Form of
Consent can be obtained from Us upon request.
If you are 18 years old or over, then you will be required to sign the Booking
Form on your own behalf (and on behalf of the people listed in your party)
and you agree to the terms of these Booking Conditions on your own
behalf (and on behalf of the members of your party).
Please note that in accordance with Air Navigation Orders in order to qualify for
infant status, a child must be under 2 years of age on the date of its return flight.
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Special thanks go to our guests, friends, families, travel partners
and suppliers for the photography featured in this brochure.
Earth Journeys is a partnership between BBC Worldwide
and Tauck. BBC Worldwide is a commercial company
that is owned by the BBC. No money from the license
fee was used to develop this product. The profits we
make from it go back to BBC programme-makers to
help fund great new BBC programmes.
Activity & pace icons on all of our trips give you a better idea of physical
activity level – higher numbers mean more active journeys.
Activity Icon1. Walking / standing for up to one hour at a time,
stairs and level ground
2. Walking / standing for one to three kilometres at a time, uneven steps & cobblestones
3. Active hiking, biking & walking for one to three kilometres, up hills & uneven terrain
4. Active walking, hiking, biking & sea kayaking with distances of 5+ kilometres for up to 3 hours at a time
Pace Icon1. Generally easy – with time to rest and relax
2. Moderate – with some early morning starts
3. Often robust – long days, active sightseeing, early starts, evening activities, significant travel times
4. Consistently robust – very full and active days, extended travel times, and may include use of different modes of local transport
ACTIVITY & PACE LEVELS
PACE1 2
3 4
ACTIVITY1 2
3 4
PRICED IN # OF
JOURNEY PAGE # GBP FROM DAYS TYPE
AFRICA
Magic of Morocco 52 £3,990 10 Land
Botswana, South Africa & Zambia 56 £6,890 12 Land
Kenya & Tanzania: A Classic Safari 60 £5,970 13 Land
Tanzania: Serengeti to Zanzibar 64 £3,860 10 Land
South Africa: An Elegant Adventure 68 £5,490 12 Land
LATIN AMERICA
Cruising Cuba: A Cultural Gem 74 £6,890 11 Cruise
Cuba: A Cultural Odyssey 78 £5,740 12 Land
Cuba: Connecting with People and Culture 82 £4,390 7 Land
Essence of South America 84 £4,890 14 Land
Patagonia 88 £4,390 11 Land
Empire of the Incas: Peru & Bolivia 92 £3,990 12 Land
Costa Rica – Pura Vida 96 £2,480 8 Land
The Panama Canal & Costa Rica 100 £4,840 11 Cruise
AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND
Grand Australia & New Zealand 106 £6,140 20 Land
Spotlight on Australia 110 £3,580 11 Land
Spotlight on New Zealand 111 £3,170 10 Land
ASIA
Indochina: Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos 18 £4,290 16 Land
Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand 22 £4,470 16 Land
China, the Yangtze River & Hong Kong 26 £4,590 16 Land
Essence of Japan 30 £7,090 13 Land
Cruising the Land of the Rising Sun 34 £8,270 14 Cruise
Northern India & Nepal 38 £7,340 17 Land
A Portrait of India 42 £5,480 18 Land
Israel & Jordan 46 £4,140 14 Land
Tanzania: A Grand Family Safari 114 £4,740 10 Family
Costa Rica: Jungles & Rainforests 118 £2,140 8 Family
Galápagos: Wildlife Wonderland 122 £3,740 8 Family
Mystical Peru 125 £2,740 8 Family
BRIDGES
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Landtours Ltd. t/a Tauck
301 Watling Street
Radlett
Hertfordshire
WD7 7LA
United Kingdom
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UK 2018
Book by 31 December 2017 and enjoy more time to explore with Time on Tauck!
Travellers from the United Kingdom enjoy more time to explore with “Time on Tauck”
giving guests one FREE hotel night at Tauck’s hotel before or after any 2018 Exotics journey.
Your hotel and trip must be booked by 31 December 2017 (new bookings only, subject to availability)
and your deposit must be paid at booking. Certain other restrictions apply; enquire at booking.
Tauck’s Time on Tauck
SMALL SHIP CRUISING
Cultural journeys & expeditions
are all inclusive and carefully
choreographed to experience
the best of land and sea;
Tauck’s uncommon access
ashore provides exclusive
destination experiences.
RIVER CRUISING
Combining our 90+ years’
destination knowledge with
cruising aboard the most
elegant custom-crafted
riverboats in Europe, every
river cruise features Tauck
Exclusive events ashore.
TAUCK BRIDGES
FAMILY HOLIDAYS
Our adventures are designed
for doing, seeing, and
learning as a family. Filled with
interactive fun for all ages,
trips are led by talented Tauck
Directors who connect with
both kids and adults.
TAUCK EVENTS
Once-in-a-lifetime travel
experiences built around
themes linked to one iconic
location, sporting event,
or cultural phenomenon;
featuring multi-night stays at
just one premier hotel.
CULTURIOUS SMALL
GROUP IMMERSION
Small group cultural
immersion, averaging 20
guests; smaller groups mean
hands-on exploring off the
beaten path with stays at
boutique hotels and premier
city-centre addresses.
WORLD DISCOVERY
Travel on fully guided land
tours in destinations the
world over. Our 90+ years’
experience means you enjoy
exclusive travel experiences,
premium accommodations,
dining featuring local
cuisines and more.
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