24 Jan 2019
London, 23 January 2019. Too many holidays ideas, too little time. So why settle for just one dream destination when you could have it all? Whether it's a country you've never been to before or one that you've visited countless times, shake it up by combining your favourites and see the world in new, extraordinary ways. You could marry high-octane adventure, like heli-riding over Alaska's hanging glaciers, with quality downtime on Hawaii's idyllic beaches. Or choose a multi-city slicking adventure from Las Vegas to Miami.
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Unforgettable Bhutan and the Desert of India
Start in Bhutan, one of the most alluring Himalayan countries where prosperity is uniquely measured by gross national happiness. Beyond ancient Punakha and the capital of Thimphu, you can discover the lesser-travelled Tang Valley with some of the most romantic grassy valleys perfect for hiking. Fly over the Himalayas' highest peaks to Delhi where you can explore the old city on a rickshaw ride and then the blue-washed city that is Jodhpur, ancient and mirage-like. End in Jaisalmer's desert kingdom enjoying romantic Arabian nights.
Abercrombie & Kent (www.abercrombiekent.co.uk; 01242 547 760) offers an 18-night trip from £9,200pp based on two sharing
Follow the legacies of Moses, Saladin and Lawrence of Arabia on a sweep through Jordan's ancient cities. You'll journey through the highly scenic King's Highway, the country's main artery, all the way to the rose city of Petra. Cross over to Israel in VIP style, skipping the main queues at customs. You will see holy landmarks such as Bethlehem and its Church of Nativity as well as the age-old city of Jerusalem.
Abercrombie & Kent (www.abercrombiekent.co.uk; 01242 547 760) offers a 7-night trip from £3,040pp based on two sharing
Alaska and Hawaii's Extreme Landscapes
This trip visits Alaska's pine valleys of Anchorage and the western edge of the Alaska Range. Then Hawaii's tropical islands of Oahu and Big Island. Sweep over the earth's extremes. In Alaska, take to the slopes for world-class skiing and fly around the Chugach Mountains' hanging glaciers. Then admire sky-high views in Hawaii on a heli-ride over prehistoric volcanoes as well as at sunrise on Mauna Kea's summit. There's plenty of time to lap up a post-card worthy island paradise in Oahu's North Shore and the rugged beauty of Big Island.
Abercrombie & Kent (www.abercrombiekent.co.uk; 01242 547 760) offers a 12-night trip from £11,175pp based on two sharing
Hit the ground running when you arrive in the giddy metropolis of Tokyo. After exploring the tranquil gardens of the Imperial Palace, board the bullet train to Mount Fuji, or perhaps venture off the beaten track and head to the cultural jewel Kanazawa. Afterwards, soak up the sun in Hawaii on the never-ending white-sand beaches, easing yourself into the laid-back pace of Polynesian life.
Abercrombie & Kent (www.abercrombiekent.co.uk; 01242 547 760) offers a 14-night trip from £9,850pp based on two sharing
Peru & Brazil's iconic landmarks
Visit Peru's Lima, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Cusco. Then onto Brazil to see Iguazu Falls and Rio de Janeiro. Set off to Lima, South America's culinary capital brimming with innovative restaurants. Explore the Sacred Valley where ancient mountains reveal remnants of a once glorious Inca civilisation. A visit to Machu Picchu is must, before history-rich Cusco to see colonial architecture brush up against Incan palaces. And it doesn't end there. Head to Brazil's mighty Iguazu Falls, one of the world's natural wonders. Then lap up Rio's iconic landmarks, all the more picturesque from a sailing boat.
Abercrombie & Kent (www.abercrombiekent.co.uk; 01242 547 760) offers a 17-night trip from £7,195pp based on two sharing
Iconic South Africa to Mozambique
Visit South Africa's Cape Town and the rural Winelands. Then fly to Botswana's Okavango Delta. Cross over the border to Zambia and Victoria Falls before journeying to Mozambique's coastline. Get swept up in Cape Town's cosmopolitan scene and sip superlative shiraz in the Winelands's rolling vineyards. For prime predator viewing, there's nowhere better than Botswana's emerald Okavango Delta from where you can explore rich wildlife in a dugout canoe. Experience the awesome sight of Victoria Falls and its thundering sheets of water and unwind on Mozambique's sun-drenched beaches lapped by azure waters.
Abercrombie & Kent (www.abercrombiekent.co.uk; 01242 547 760) offers a 17-night trip from £9,995pp based on two sharing
Adventurous Australia & New Zealand
Explore the ends of the earth in the most extraordinary ways. Dive into Australia's culture capital, Melbourne, before admiring Sydney's iconic landmarks. Relax in Noosa, Queensland's sunshine coast with top-notch cuisine and barefoot beach bliss. In New Zealand, you can experience one of the great train journeys of the world and enjoy a bird's eye view on a heli-ride over translucent glaciers. Lap up lakeside beauty in Wanaka before exploring the Milford Sound on both a cruise and scenic flight.
Abercrombie & Kent (www.abercrombiekent.co.uk; 01242 547 760) offers a 15-night trip from £4,750pp based on two sharing
Visit Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires and Ushaia. Then cross into Chile's Patagonian fjords and explore Puerto Natales, Puerto Varas and Bariloche. Discover the vast and varied region of Argentina and Chile starting at Buenos Aires to soak up the city's landmarks and tango scenes. Then head to Patagonia and cruise the dazzling fjords from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas. Explore Torres del Paine National Park and surrounding landscape on foot, horseback, bike or kayak. Tour Chile's beautiful Lake District, crossing back into Argentina by catamaran, before finishing in Bariloche's alpine-clad Llao Llao peninsula.
Abercrombie & Kent (www.abercrombiekent.co.uk; 01242 547 760) offers a 12-night trip from £6,300pp based on two sharing
Visit four of the USA's major cities; Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New York City and Miami. Those infatuated with bright lights and big cities should look no further. Hike the Hollywood hills, a quintessential LA activity and soar over the Grand Canyon in a helicopter before hitting Las Vegas and its dazzling nightlife. It's easy to start a love affair with New York, strolling down the cinematic avenues and taking on some of the best sightseeing opportunities in the word. Then onto Miami to hang with the art set, all while staying in iconic hotels.
Abercrombie & Kent (www.abercrombiekent.co.uk; 01242 547 760) offers a 14-night trip from £9,850pp based on two sharing
Tanzania & Rwanda ultimate safari
In this 7-day itinerary, visit Volcanoes National Park and Kigali in Rwanda before Tanzania's Serengeti. For nature lovers, this is a safari-of-a-lifetime experiencing two of the planet's most wildlife-rich destinations. In Rwanda, follow in the steps of Dian Fossey who dedicated her life to researching mountain gorillas in the Virunga Mountains. You'll get close to magnificent silverbacks and their families with the help of expert trackers. For even more soul-stirring encounters, immerse yourself in the wide-open plains of Tanzania's Serengeti to witness the legendary game in the African bush. Scan for bucket-list Big 5 and camp under canvas in ultimate style.
Abercrombie & Kent (www.abercrombiekent.co.uk; 01242 547 760) offers an 8-night trip from £8,995pp based on two sharing
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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
