Abercrombie & Kent launches new brochures for 2020/21

London, 10 September. Luxury tour operator Abercrombie & Kent has launched three new brochures for its Tailor-Made, Escorted Tours and for the first time, Luxury Expedition Cruising for 2020/21.

These brochures encapsulate three key ways in which clients can travel with A&K:

• NEW: Luxury Expedition Cruising; With bookings to Antarctica up 71% in 2018, YoY we have developed a standalone brochure catering for this unique destination also including cruising in Europe, Asia, and Australia.
• Tailor-made; Across all continents – from Kenya to Kyoto, we understand that no two individuals are alike, so no two holidays can be the same. Our itineraries are merely suggestions, designed to inspire.
• Escorted Tours; with sales up 57% YoY we've seen our Escorted Tours programme go from strength to strength. Travellers can explore the world in luxury in the company of a group of likeminded travellers. There are two types of tour on offer: in-depth Immersive Journeys and faster paced Luxury Small Group Journeys.

What's new for 2020?

LUXURY EXPEDITION CRUISESSM *new to the UK*

Early booking advised, many of these cruises are operating at high capacity already

Backed by some 30 years of experience, A&K Luxury Expedition Cruises are in a class of their own. They epitomise the ultimate adventure, visiting some of the most fascinating locations on the globe from the comfort of a luxurious mega-yacht. Your experience is paramount to everything we do and our impressive staff-to-guest ratio of 1 staff member to every 1.3 guests ensures an intimate atmosphere where your safety and comfort are forefront. Enjoy personalised assistance from our on-board staff including a naturalist guide, a historian and an A&K photography coach. Receive complimentary expedition packs as well as a commemorative journey to remember an amazing adventure.

Embark on a bespoke itinerary of exciting excursions, many of which are only available on exclusively chartered A&K cruises. Cruise glacial havens, meet remote local communities and set out in search of some of the rarest wildlife on the planet on a polar voyage. Or embark on a cultural cruise to visit some of the world's most striking cities. Local heritage and culture are at the centre of every voyage – A&K Philanthropy (AKP) works with projects across the world to conserve and support the beautiful areas we explore. Visit some of these exciting projects during your voyage or discover the work of local artisans during an on-board AKP art auction. 

New Luxury Cruises

Ultimate Iceland & Greenland Cruise (Aug 13-27, 2020)

Explore vast landscapes, such as the geologically-rich Westman archipelago, picturesque Lindenow Fjord and Prince Christian Sound, while cruising for 12 nights on exclusively chartered 'Le Boreal.' Discover fascinating Viking history while tracing the steps of Erik the Red, visiting ancient archaeological sites that include the ruins at Hvalsey and the explorer's homestead at Brattahlid. Visit and learn about life in remote Greenlandic communities, such as Qaqortoq and Narsaq. Tour the faraway city of Nuuk, abundant in historic and cultural treasures.

Abercrombie & Kent (www.abercrombiekent.co.uk; 01242 547 760) offers 15 days from £13,555 with early booking discount, was £14,755

Grand Arctic Voyage (July 31-Sept 16, 2020)

Cruise for 48 adventure-packed days on luxurious 'Le Boreal,' enjoying all-balcony accommodations and a guest capacity limited to just 199, only when exclusively chartered by A&K.  Sail with A&K's award-winning Expedition Team, including a dedicated photo coach, historian, geologist, ornithologist, botanist and marine biologist, as well as a team of field naturalists and Zodiac driver-guides. Benefit from expert photography programming, including lectures and workshops with a dedicated A&K photo coach.  Experience a vast breadth of Arctic wildlife habitats, including the polar bear haven of Svalbard, where A&K enjoys unrestricted access to landing sites Embark on a historic voyage to the Northwest Passage, following in the footsteps of legendary Arctic explorers Discover fascinating Viking history and trace the steps of Erik the Red, visiting archaeological sites that include the explorer's homestead at Brattahlid. Visit and learn about life in remote Greenlandic communities that include Qaqortoq and Narsaq, where you learn about their traditional lifestyles.

Abercrombie & Kent (www.abercrombiekent.co.uk; 01242 547 760) offers 48 days from £46,165 per person, includes 10 percent savings and early booking discount; was £51,285

Cruising the Baltic Sea: Copenhagen to St. Petersburg (Jul 16-28, 2020)

Discover seven countries and fascinating cities that include Copenhagen, Gdansk, Klaipeda, Stockholm, Tallinn, Helsinki and St. Petersburg. Join enriching discussions with guest speakers including writer and former interpreter to USSR president Mikhail Gorbachev, Pavel Palazhchenko. Design your days ashore with an array of included excursions, such as a visit to a former Soviet nuclear missile base in Lithuania, moving visits to World War II remembrance sites and world-class museums. Cruise aboard the small ship 'Le Dumont d'Urville' (limited to 148 guests), launched in the spring of 2019. Cap off the voyage with a three-night stay at Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg and enjoy early access to Catherine Palace and an after-hours visit to the Hermitage Museum.

Abercrombie & Kent (www.abercrombiekent.co.uk; 01242 547 760) offers 13 days from £13,050pp, double occupancy. Early Booking Discount: £11,380pp

TAILOR-MADE

When it comes to discovering the world, the possibilities are endless. There's nothing like the exclusivity

and freedom of travelling on an A&K tailor-made holiday, because we understand that no two individuals

are alike, so no two holidays can be the same. Our itineraries are merely suggestions, designed to inspire

our guests travel. Clients are encouraged to visit a new tool, MyA&K on the A&K website to drag and drop to curate their own dream holiday.

The brochure features more than 30 destinations, consisting of our most popular and in demand that constitute our majority of bookings with strong growth. Also added is a combination of South East Asia destinations, on the back of a growing rise in demand for multi-centre exploration in this pocket of the world.

Experiences have been at the heart of A&K since its inception in 1962. 18 new experiences have been added for the brochures. From a balloon ride over Kulala in Namibia, a private wine tasting and cave tour in New Zealand, to a sadaka side car experience in Morocco and much more.

ESCORTED TOURS

Travellers can explore the world's most incredible destinations in five-star luxury with like-minded people

(maximum 18 per group). There are two types of tour on offer: in-depth Immersive Journeys and faster paced

Luxury Small Group Journeys, both which include:

• The innovative Design your Day® concept
• Guaranteed departures
• Resident tour directors

In addition, Immersive Journeys offer no single supplement for early bookers. New tours included below were introduced on the back of an increase of in enquiries for multi-centre bookings and growing demand in enquiries for Egypt tours.

New Immersive Journeys

Rhythms of South-East Asia | 11 nights from £3,795pp | No single supp for early booking

Explore the rich tapestry of life from Vietnam and Cambodia to Laos. Experience the buzz of city life, sail over emerald waters punctuated with limestone karsts, and see the sun rising over Angkor Wat in this intoxicating world of saffron-robed monks and golden stupas

Egypt: Cairo and Cruising the Nile | 8 nights from £3,995pp| No single supp for early booking

Step back in time as you travel from the pyramids of Cairo to the temples of Aswan and Luxor. Cruise down the Nile aboard Sanctuary Nile Adventurer. Unravel the mysteries of ancient Egypt with the help of your own private Egyptologist and come face-to-face with the iconic death mask of King Tutankhamun.

New Luxury Small Group Journeys

Wellness Bhutan: Mystical Himalaya | 10 days from £5,500pp

Experience the deeply spiritual culture of Bhutan alongside locals for whom happiness is a national priority. Join an exclusive tshechu Bhutanese religious festival, with its colorful, masked dancers and traditional storytelling. Learn how traditional Tibetan medicine is used by healers to restore a patient's harmony and balance during a visit to the Institute of Traditional Medicine. Hike to the top of Tiger's Nest Monastery and celebrate with a Champagne picnic lunch. Trek to Chimi Lhakhang, a storied fertility temple and pilgrimage destination. Stay in boutique wellness retreats throughout Bhutan, including Six Senses Paro.

Marvels of Chile – 9 days from £7,965pp based on two people sharing

Experience the diversity of Chile on a journey filled with culinary experiences, culture and a range of outdoor activities. Revel in the pristine surroundings of the Lake District with a variety of cultural and outdoor excursions. Sample organic and biodynamic wines and enjoy a Chef's Table experience at a vineyard. Savor an al fresco breakfast beside a crystal clear lagoon as the sun rises over the Atacama Desert. Join a local art enthusiast and chef for dinner in her private Santiago home. Exceptional accommodations include Alto Atacama.

Why choose A&K?

A&K has been helping travellers explore and discover for more than 55 years and have 55 offices in over 30 countries. We have a 2,500+ family of travel specialists. Thanks to A&K's reputation, global reach and worldwide connections, our clients have access to unique experiences. Our long-standing networks allow us to uncover local secrets and authentic experiences beyond the reach of the ordinary traveller. We can open doors to private palaces; arrange out-of-hours tours of museums and galleries; take you to monuments when not another soul is there. Not much is truly impossible.

Media: James Treacy | PR & Communications Manager | 01242 546686 | Jtreacy@abercrombiekent.co.uk  

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About Abercrombie & Kent:

Geoffrey Kent founded A&K in Africa in 1962 with little more than a refrigerated ex-Army truck and the best tents money could buy. Then, the company went by the motto 'off-the-beaten-track safaris'. A lot has changed in the intervening years, but we still want to take you down the road less travelled. We devise unique, meticulously planned journeys into hard-to-reach wildernesses and authentic cultures. We win awards for not only our bespoke luxury holidays and unparalleled escorted tours, but also our philanthropic efforts to protect and preserve the places we travel to… because sometimes it's the how as well as the where. Nearly six decades later, with Geoffrey Kent still at the helm and leading our expedition team, we have grown into a family of over 2,500 travel specialists. These experts have all turned their passion for travel into a vocation and between them visited nearly every country on Earth. They continue to go off-the-beaten track every day. They are passionate about helping you find authentic experiences and pushing your boundaries, wherever they might lie. Our long-standing networks allow us to uncover local secrets beyond the reach of most. We can open doors to private palaces; arrange out-of-hours tours of museums and galleries; take you to monuments when not another soul is there. Not much is truly impossible we ensure that your time away is the time of your life. www.abercrombiekent.co.uk