18 Dec 2015
2015 has been another busy and successful year for Trailfinders. We're very honoured to have been voted Best Travel Company by Which?, Best Tour Operator by the Times & Sunday Times and Best Cruise High Street Travel Agent at the Cruise Excellence awards. Far from resting on our laurels we've been looking to 2016 and have been hunting down the best destinations, places to stay and unmissable experiences for you to enjoy all over the world. We asked our travel experts throughout Trailfinders for their tips on next year's next big thing and here they are - our hot list for 2016.
India
Easy with the e-visa...
Thanks to the new Indian e-Tourist visa it's easier than ever to see the myriad wonders of this beguiling nation.
Exciting news for TF is the launch of our new Independent Private Tours in India. These superb value tours feature hand picked hotels and your own private car and driver, but instead of a guide in each place, you're free to explore the sights in your own way - perfect for the more independent minded traveller.
Experience the highlights of India on our...
India's Golden Triangle - Independent Bespoke Tour
7 days / 6 nights from £889
Including: Return flights • Private vehicle & driver (Self-guided sightseeing) • 6 nights hotel accommodation • 6 breakfasts
US National Parks
100 year anniversary...
The National Park Service turns 100 on 25 August 2016, so next year these spectacular natural areas are bound to be in the spotlight. From the spurting geysers of Yellowstone to the lunar landscape and wind carved stone sculptures Bryce Canyon, there are incredible landscapes to suit all tastes and interests. Perhaps the most iconic of all, Yosemite National Park really typifies the grand scenery of the States, with towering redwoods, waterfalls and the massive Half Dome rock.
Experience the highlights of the US National Parks on our...
California Cruising - Motorhome Holiday
11 days / 10 nights from £1299
Including: Return flights • 9 days Cruise America C25 motorhome hire, 1,200 miles worth of mileage packs and Cruise America 'Peace of Mind Insurance' • 2 nights 3★ accommodation in San Francisco before you pick up your motorhome • 1 night 3★ accommodation in Los Angeles on day 7
Includes a free vehicle provisioning kit & a 15% early booking discount
Cuba
See it before it changes...
Classic Buicks and Pontiacs trundling past faded colonial gems, ice cold mojitos and the aroma of cigar smoke. This iconic Cuban imagery may be a thing of the past as the country gradually shakes off its socialist shackles. It's time to get there before it's all gone! A great way to see this beautiful island is on two wheels and cycle tours are booming at the moment.
Experience the highlights of Cuba on our...
Cuban Highlights Ride - Small Group Cycling Tour
8 days / 7 nights from £1649
Including: Return flights • 7 nights accommodation in simple hotels • All breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners • Bike Hire
Costa Rica
NEW direct flights with BA...
Compact, packed with attractions with great infrastructure to boot, we've seen demand for Costa Rica grow and grow over the past year. So it seems have British Airways who are starting twice weekly direct flights to San Jose from 27 April 2016. Discover the natural beauty of this enchanting country from lush valleys to the picture-perfect cone of the Arenal Volcano, mystical cloud forests and tropical beaches.
Experience the highlights of Costa Rica on our...
Classic Costa Rica - Bespoke Tour
12 days / 11 nights from £1899
Including: Direct return flights with British Airways • Domestic flight • A combination of private and shared transfers and guided sightseeing • 11 nights hotel accommodation • 11 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 2 dinners
Burma
On the radar with a promising future...
Burma's first openly contested election for over a decade took place just over a month ago, with the National League for Democracy (led by Aung San Suu Kyi) winning a majority. This renewed interest and shift towards a more liberal standpoint is likely to see the South East Asian gem grow in popularity. As Burma (Myanmar) is still in tourist infancy compared to its better known neighbours the easiest way to see the spectacular sights is on a Bespoke Tour.
Experience the highlights of Burma on our...
Enchanting Burma - Bespoke Tour
12 days / 11 nights from £1949
Including: All flights • Private car & driver and private guides • 11 nights hotel accommodation • 11 breakfasts & 4 lunches
The Great Barrier Reef
Farewell Sir David...
With his last ever landmark series 'David Attenborough's Great Barrier Reef Experience' hitting screens over the Christmas period we fully expect demand for this incredible natural wonder to skyrocket in the New Year. As the legendary naturalist provides his trademark soothing commentary over, what's sure to be, some spectacular and immersive (in more ways than one) camerawork, it will prove hard to resist.
Experience the highlights of Northern Queensland on our...
Reef & Coastal Explorer - Multi Centre Holiday
18 days / 17 nights from £1959
Including: Return flights • 5 days car hire • Return ferry transfer from Townsville to Magnetic Island & single ferry transfer to Airlie Beach to Hamilton Island • 17 nights 3★ to 4★ accommodation • 8 breakfasts
Includes 1 free night in Cairns & a discount in Hamilton Island
Canada
From strength to strength...
Canada has seen a revolution in air access in the last year with more carriers offering more routes, driving the prices right down. For 2016 we're excited to be offering exciting new destinations like the Yukon and more experiences in more places than ever before with our new dedicated Canada brochure.
Whilst the epic proportions of the world's 2nd biggest country make for some truly grand vistas it also means that you can quite happily holiday here a handful of times and see something new and different on every occasion. For our money though the delights of Western Canada are hard to beat.
Experience the highlights of Western Canada & Alaska on our...
Western Canada & Alaska - Drive, Rail & Cruise Holiday
16 days / 15 nights from £2449
Including: Return flights • 8 nights 3★ to 4★+ accommodation • 2 days onboard the Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf Service • Private car or shared transfers to/from cruise port and between hotels • 7 nights aboard a Holland American Line ship including all meals
Brazil
2016 Olympics ahead...
All eyes will be on Brazil again next year for the Olympic Games, prompting many to get to know this magnificent country better. If you've not been to Brazil, 2016 is the time to see it in all its glory. Aside from the well documented delights of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is an absolute giant with abundant environments and experiences to match, from colonial cities to epic waterfalls and expansive jungle.
Experience the highlights of this latino firecracker on our...
Classic Brazil - Bespoke Tour
11 days / 10 nights from £2649
Including: All flights • 10 nights hotel accommodation • Private vehicle & driver/guides except in the amazon which will be on a shared basis • 10 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 3 dinners
Peru
NEW direct flights with BA
May 2016 sees British Airways introduce a new and unique direct flight service into the Peruvian capital. Flying three times a week to Lima, the wonders of the Incas and the marvels of the Andes are now more accessible than ever. So if you've ever wanted to hike the legendary Inca Trail now's the time. What's more, this month see's TF Adventure Touring partner, G Adventures, launch their new National Geographic Journeys, promising greater exploration, insider access, and enhanced comfort on their most popular tours.
Experience the highlights Peru on the NEW
Iconic Peru National Geographic Journey - Small Group Adventure Tour
15 days / 14 nights from £3099
Including: Direct return flights with British Airways • Domestic flights • 8 nights hotel accommodation, 2 nights Amazon Lodge, 3 nights Inca Trail camping or Cusco hotel • All transport and touring with guide • 13 breakfasts, 7 lunches & 5 dinners
Call TRAILFINDERS on 020 7368 1200 to book or for more information please email me at katie.woodall@trailfinders.com