Whether you’re on honeymoon, celebrating an anniversary or just looking for an extra special moment, Audley’s specialists can arrange unique experiences that will make your trip even more memorable.

Suggestions include:

1. Wine Tasting on Horseback in South Africa

South Africa’s Cape Winelands are the ideal place to relax and indulge in fine food and superb wines.  For a tasting tour with a twist, Audley can arrange a horseback ride through the vineyards stopping at famous wineries such as Rickety Bridge and Mont Rochelle where you can sample the vintages and learn about wine-making techniques.  Horses are carefully selected to suit different abilities and you are accompanied by knowledgeable guides.  A 15 day tour of South Africa including an afternoon’s wine tasting on horseback costs from  £2,225pp.

2.  Visiting Floating Villages in Cambodia

The stunning Amansara hotel is a haven of tranquillity, ideally located for exploring Siem Reap and the temples of Angkor.  It also offers private cruises aboard the Amanbala on the beautiful Tonle Sap Lake. You will discover floating villages and varied wildlife before enjoying a cocktail as the sun sets. A ten day tour of Cambodia including three nights at the Amansara hotel and the private cruise on the Amanbala costs from £3,395pp.

3.  Private Picnic on a Sandbank, Maldives

Private-isle dining is just one of the unique experiences offered by the Baros Maldives resort.  You are taken by boat over to a sandbank where you can enjoy breakfast, a picnic lunch or a full candlelit dinner prepared by your personal chef and waiter as you watch the sun set.  A ten day trip to the Maldives staying at Baros and including a private picnic on the sandbank costs from £2,789pp.

4. Camping by Mayan Temples, Guatemala

Set in the heart of a protected jungle reserve, the lost Maya city of Uaxactun has only recently opened up to visitors.  A two-day camping excursion here is an enchanting way to experience the temples.  In addition to taking a guided tour of these fascinating and little-visited Maya ruins, part of the attractions of staying at Uaxactun is climbing the canopy tower to watch the sun set over the jungle.   You are also served a three course dinner by candlelight at the foot of one of Uaxactun’s biggest and most impressive temples.  A ten day tour of Guatemala including the two day camping excursion costs from £2,395pp.

5.  Ryokan Spa Stay, Japan

A night or two at a traditional ryokan spa is completely unique to Japan. You are transported to a bygone world where simple rooms and discreet service create a haven of peace.  Spend the day exploring or simply unwind in your private, open-air, hot-spring bath enjoying excellent kaiseki dinners in your room.  A ten day tour of Japan including two nights at a ryokan spa costs from £3,395pp.

6.  Air Safari in Kenya

Lewa Wilderness Trails in Kenya offers a safari with a unique twist – as well as game drives, bush walks and horse rides, you can enjoy exploring the beautiful Lewa Conservancy by air.  Fly in a traditional open cockpit biplane, the only one in East Africa, harking back to the ‘Out of Africa’ era.  The pilot, Will Craig, will point out landmarks and tell you about the conservation work being done in Lewa.  The scenery is dramatic and you can of course spot some of Lewa’s prolific wildlife including rhino, elephant, giraffe, buffalo and Grevy’s zebra.  A ten day tour of Kenya including a half hour private flight in the bi-plane over Lewa costs from £4,380pp.

7. Grizzly Bear Watching in Canada

Knight Inlet in British Columbia offers some of the world’s best bear watching.  Observing these animals in their natural environment is very special – up to 50 can be seen during September’s salmon run.   After a day outdoors, relax in the cosy lodge and enjoy seafood harvested right from Knight Inlet’s glacier-fed waters.   A ten day tour of Canada including two nights at Knight Inlet costs from £2,895pp.

8.  Monks and Waterfalls, Laos

A superb way to experience Laos’ unique serenity is to rise early to give alms to the monks in Luang Prabang and then head to the Kuang Si Waterfall. Arriving before the crowds you can enjoy one of Laos’ most beautiful spots alone.  A delicious breakfast will be laid out for you and you can then swim beneath the falls and bathe in the sun – the perfect way to start a day!  A ten day tour of Laos including alms giving and a trip to the waterfall costs from £2,365pp.

9. Swimming with Sharks and Rays in French Polynesia

French Polynesia’s pristine isles offer world-class diving.  One of the most exhilarating experiences is to dive amongst rays and sharks – including black-tipped and lemon sharks.   A ten day trip to French Polynesia costs from £3,995pp.

10. White Water Rafting to a Remote Jungle Lodge in Costa Rica

At Costa Rica’s Pacuare Loge, the adventure begins before you even arrive. Getting there involves a scenic white water raft along the Pacuare River via tumbling waterfalls and the rainforest-covered Talamanca Mountains.  Once there you get a real feeling of seclusion and can explore the 740 acres of rainforest with guided walks or on a canopy zip-lining tour!  Pacuare’s luxurious suites secluded in the jungle have recently been featured in the National Geographic’s ‘Best Ecolodges in the World’. A ten day tour of Costa Rica to including three nights at Pacuare Lodge costs from £2,195pp.

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