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Fixed and Flexible Date Departures

We are pleased to offer some very competitive prices for our 2009 fixed and flexible departures.   In particular, our China, Myanmar, Pakistan and India small group journeys continue to be exceptional value for money.

Below are some fixed and date flexible departues for as few as two independent travellers.

Frontier Journey China

• DURATION – 15 days.
• DEPARTURES – June, July, August, September
• PRICE pp share twin

  2pax/NZD4830; 3>5paxNZD4260; 6>7pax/NZD3940; 8>9pax/NZD3588

  prices current at the time of publication (09/02/2009)

• INCLUDES – Quality 3*/4* hotels on twin share, all meals, all entries, all flights/trains/road transport. Professional English speaking escort.
• ROUTE – Urumqi, Beitun, Habahe, Kanas, Kuitun, Kashgar, Turpan

Explore the great wide open spaces and cultural heritage of China’s most western region on this off the beaten track journey. Discover the scenic treasures of the Altai Mountains at Khanas Lake and explore the high grasslands of the Tienshan. Take the trans-Taklimakan highway to the Oasis along the southern line of the Silk Road and visit ancient Kashgar at the bustling hub of the Silk Road.

Leh Hemis Festival Safari India

• DURATION – 14 days
• DEPARTURE – 22 June
• PRICE pp share twin –

  2pax/NZD3435 3>4pax/NZD3320; 5>6pax/NZD3200

  prices current at the time of publication (09/02/2009)

• INCLUDES – Quality tourist class guesthouses/hotels on twin share, Fully serviced camp at Sarchu, all meals (breakfast only in Dehli and Amritsar), all entries, all flights/ road transport, professional English speaking escort.
• ROUTE – Delhi, Amritsar, Dharamsala, Manali, Sarchu, Leh

Experience the magic of the Tibetan Hemis festival at Leh in the mountain valleys of Ladakh.  Visit McLeod Ganj at Dharamsala, home in exile to his Holiness the Dalai Lama and make the journey to picturesque Manali and beyond across the mountains to the ancient Buddhist kingdom of Leh.

Shandur Polo and Chitral Pakistan

• DURATION – 19 days
• COMMENCE – 30th June / CONCLUDE – 18th July
• PRICE pp share twin

  2paxNZD4150; 3>4paxNZD3680; 5>6pax/NZD3500 

  prices current at the time of publication (09/02/2009)

• INCLUDES – Quality tourist class guest houses/hotels on twin share, all meals, all entries, all flights/ road transport, fully supported camping at Shandur, professional English speaking escort.
• ROUTE – Lahore, Islamabad, Chitral, Kalash Valleys, Mastuj, Shandur Pass, Gilgit, Karimabad, Skardu,Islamabad.

Participate in the riotous festivities of the Shandur Polo tournament so aptly documented in Michael Palin’s Himalaya series and discover the serenity of Hunza on this 19 day exploration of Pakistan’s northern Areas and historic Chitral and the mysterious Kalash valleys.

South Africa - North to South

• DURATION – 18 days
• COMMENCES – Johannesburg 18th October 2009
• CONCLUDES – Cape Town 4th November 2009
• TRIP LIMIT – Minimum 6, Max 12 Places
• INCLUDES – Johannesburg, Blyde Canyon Nature Reserve, Kruger NP, Port Elizabeth, Tsitsikamma National Park, Dolphin trail trek, Knysna, Garden Route, Cape Town.
• PRICE pp share twin– 6pax/NZD6170; 12pax/NZD5300 

(prices current at the time of publication (09/02/2009)

Commence in Johannesburg then explore the spectacular Berg and Bushvelt of the Drakensburg Mountains. Visit the stunning Blyde Canyon and Bourkes Luck cascade.   We continue to Kruger National Park for two full days wildlife watching and stay at the outstanding Berg en Dal Rest camp before returning to Jo’burg and flying to Port Elizabeth our jump off point for our 3 day easy fully supported trek on the world renowned ‘Dolphin Trail’. After the trek continue to Knysna at the heart of the ‘Garden Route’ before heading for the Outeniqua Mountains en route to Oudtshoorn and the Cango Caves.  At Cape town conclude with a programme that includes Robbins Island and township visits.

Classic Myanmar

• DURATION – 18 days
• DEPARTURE – Flexible - best time to visit October to March
• PRICE pp share twin

  2pax/NZD5745 3pax/NZD4920;4pax/NZD4484;5pax/NZD4240; 6pax/NZD4120

  (prices current at the time of publication (09/02/2009)

• INCLUDES - Yangon Mandalay, Lashio, Musee, Ayeyarwaddy River cruise, Bagan, Inle Lake.

Explore beautiful Myanmar on this comfortable journey that includes the classical highlights of Mandalay, Bagan and Inle Lake as well as the less travelled route up the Burma Road to the China border.  Wind across the jungle clad Katchin hills to historic  Bhamo and relax on a private charter boat for the journey down to Mandalay. 

Ride Myanmar

• DURATION – 12 days
• DEPARTURE – Flexible.   Best time to visit October to March
• PRICE pp share twin

  2pax/NZD4140 3>5pax/NZD3820; 6>7pax/NZD3450

  (prices current at the time of publication (09/02/2009)

• INCLUDES – Yangon, Mandalay, Myitthar, Myingyan, Mt Popa, Bagan, Thandwe,   Ngapali Beach.

Bring your own bike and tour the back roads of serene Myanmar on this easy fully supported road tour of the Ayeyarwaddy heartland. Explore the archaeological heritage of ancient the Bagan and Mandalay kingdoms.  Get right off the beaten track and experience S.E. Asia in a way that will be the envy of your suburban cycling buddies.

Myanmar Explorer

• DURATION – 16 days
• DEPARTURE – Flexible
• PRICE pp share twin

  2pax/NZD4360 3>5pax/NZD3970; 6>7pax/NZD3840

  (prices current at the time of publication (09/02/2009)

• INCLUDES – Yangon, Kyaikhtiyo (Golden Rock), Bagan, Mandalay, Pindaya, Inle Lake, Mrauk-U, Sittwe.

This a gem of a tour that explores the cultural heart of Myanmar and includes some off the beaten track destinations such as Golden Rock and the historic former kingdom of Rakhaing on the Bay of Bengal astride the ancient Hanka archipelago trade route. Best time to visit October to March.

Kingdom of Gaddis Trek

• DURATION – 12 days
• DEPARTURE – Flexible
• PRICE pp share twin

  2pax/NZD3010; 3>4pax/NZD2940; 5>6pax/NZD2890;

  (prices current at the time of publication (09/02/2009)

• INCLUDES – Delhi, Dharamshla , Kereri village, Bal, Triund, Bhagsu, Paragpur, Amritsar.
  

This short trek explores the mountain villages of the historic Kingdom of the Gaddis where dense mixed forests of oak, rhododendron and pine provide access to high pasture trekking. The trek offers great views of the Daula Dhar mountain Range. The tour also visits the monastery and residence of H.H. the Dalai Lama, Paragpur (a heritage village) and Amritsar. Best time to visit April to mid June & mid September to mid December. The trek requires a moderate level of fitness.

Baltistan Safari and Trek

• DURATION – 23 days
• DEPARTURE – Flexible
• PRICE pp

  2pax/NZD5020 3>4pax/NZD4450; 5>6pax/NZD4230

  (prices current at the time of publication (09/02/2009)

• INCLUDES – Lahore, Islamabad, Skardu, Deosai Wilderness NP, Rupal base camp trek, Gilgit, Chitral, Kalash Valleys

Get right off the beaten track on this safari across Deosai wilderness National Park in Pakistan’s ‘little Tibet’, Baltistan.  Make a fully supported trek of moderate difficulty to the Mt Nanga Parbat Rupal face base camp. Discover the cultural melting pot of Chitral and visit the fascinating Kalash tribes people of the Hindukush foot hills. Best time to visit June to September

Indian Wildlife Safari

• DURATION – 12 days
• DEPARTURE – Flexible
• PRICE pp share twin

  2pax/NZD4785 3>4pax/NZD4520; 5>6pax/NZD4420

  (prices current at the time of publication (09/02/2009)

• INCLUDES – Mumbai, Nagpur,  Pench, Kanha NP, Delhi, Guwahati, Kaziranga NP,  Kolkata

 These 3 National Parks present the greatest diversity of India’s mega fauna able to be found in accessible natural forest ecosystems.  The tour provides adequate time to get out and about in the Parks with local naturalist guides to observe wildlife and botany. Best time to visit mid March to Mid- May and Mid Oct to Dec.

Darjeeling Trek and Kaziranga National Park

• DURATION – 14 days
• DEPARTURE – Flexible
• PRICE  share twin price available on application
• INCLUDES – Kolkata (Calcutta), Darjeeling, Tonglu, Kala Pokhri, Sandkphu, Phalut, Gorkhey, Rambik, Kalimpong, Guwahati, Kaziranga National Park.