17 Days, featuring: Franz Josef

From geothermal springs and extensive glaciers to stunning fjords and Maori culture, experience New Zealand at its best. Spend two nights discovering the sun-soaked Bay of Islands. Stand in awe of the giant kauri tree. Spend two nights in Christchurch and see how the city is reinventing itself. Admire the ice fields and glaciers surrounding Aoraki / Mount Cook. Stay in Dunedin, a little slice of Scotland in the South Pacific. Cruise Milford Sound in dramatic Fiordland. Savor a captivating thr...

Experience the best of New Zealand’s South Island on this twelve-day guided tour. Travel to the ‘Edinburgh of the South’, Dunedin, to sample craft gin at Dunedin Craft Distillers. Journey through Fiordland National Park to Doubtful Sound, a stunning fiord with ancient valleys, waterfalls and wildlife where you'll embark on an overnight nature cruise complete with an onboard naturalist, activities and lectures. Take time to explore the charming town of Queenstown: here, you can choose a guided e-bike tour or join a boutique wine tour, then dine on exceptional fare at an exclusive restaurant on the lakeshore. Travel to the picturesque former mining village of Arrowtown, take in the alpine b...

Set sail on a spellbinding 11-day vacation, beginning in Auckland’s sparkling harbor and ending in Sydney’s vibrant shores. In Tauranga, New Zealand’s coastal beauty unfolds with golden beaches and the geothermal marvels of nearby Rotorua, where bubbling mud pools and steaming hot springs enchant the senses. Continue south to Lyttleton, a charming port city where Victorian architecture mingles with modern flair. Discover the scenic Canterbury Plains and breathtaking Banks Peninsula.

From cosmopolitan Auckland and the vineyards of Waiheke Island to the geothermal wonders of Rotorua, the Art Deco charm of Napier, the boutique wineries of Wairarapa, and the culinary delights of Wellington and Kapiti Coast, this thoughtfully curated itinerary showcases the diverse landscapes, flavors, and experiences that make New Zealand so unique.

Highlights:

• Private arrival transfer Auckland Airport/Hotel
• 3-nights Auckland, The Hotel Britomart Auckland,

The Larapinta Trail is arguably one of the best desert trails in the world, exploring Tjoritja (or the West MacDonnell Ranges) in Central Australia. Take it on with this six-day trekking trip, where you’ll hike across snaking riverbanks, open desert plains and towering mountains, spending each night in a private campsite on Aboriginal land. Cool off in bright green swimming holes, discover the Indigenous history of the area with your Aboriginal guides and hike across peaks scattered with diverse flora and fauna. Take in sights like Ormiston Gorge and ascend to the top of Mt Sonder.?Witness the vast red desert and end the days camping under a blanket of stars.

This excursion will showcase Hobart's highlights, the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island

20 Days, featuring: Wellington–christchurch

You could spend eons exploring New Zealand’s two islands. If you only have time to do the North, this NZ holiday is for you. Discover cosmopolitan cities on an Auckland tour and Wellington tour. Revel in geothermal wonders on a steamy Rotorua tour. Drop in on Lord of the Rings movie sets. And be moved by Maori culture, whether in galleries or traditional villages. The Indigenous heartbeat is strong, wherever you venture on this epic NZ tour.

Aboard The Yachts of Seabourn, the world is more intimate and more enchanting. Here, you’ll explore ports rarely visited by larger ships and meet people who are happy to show you around their hidden corner of the globe. With their unmatched sense of style, elegance and grace, The Yachts of Seabourn beckon you to travel beyond the bounds of the imagination. Aboard Seabourn, every desire is met promptly and with a welcoming smile. Whether it's a warm blanket and a cup of gourmet hot chocolate as you drift along the Norwegian Fjords or a relaxing neck massage poolside, you'll feel that you're a member of a very exclusive club.

Our combined Australia and New Zealand journeys showcase rainforests, the Great Barrier Reef, Ayers Rock, Milford Sound and Mt. Cook as well as fine wines and cuisine from the region.

Fresh air, fantastic company and a front row seat to some of Australia’s most memorable scenery – this seven-day journey through Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park will see you hiking and exploring some of the most gorgeous scenic areas on foot. Let a local leader guide you through hundreds of millions of years of geological history as you walk along valleys, explore gorges and tackle mountains. From your base at the ancient natural amphitheatre of Ikara (Wilpena Pound), discover a world of rugged landscapes, unique wildlife and views worth climbing for.

Queensland is the only place in the world where two World Heritage Sites meet. And you get to see their convergence on this east coast Australia trip, which tours from Brisbane to Cairns. From a Great Barrier Reef cruise to the Wet Tropics rainforest, and from Hamilton Island to a historic cattle property, get set for a parade of postcard-worthy attractions.

Chill out for a couple of nights at Jackalope Hotel, among the vines at Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, before exploring the vibrant city of Melbourne. Then, head over to South Australia to relax in the Adelaide Hills and enjoy some wine tasting at the renowned Barossa Valley. Indulge in the wonders of Kangaroo Island with a stay at Sea Dragon Kangaroo Island, returning to Adelaide before jetting over for a stay in iconic Sydney to complete your South East Sojourn.

The South Island of New Zealand dials up the natural drama, whether you’re enjoying a Milford Sound/Piopiotahi tour through World Heritage listed wilderness or basking in the beauty of Franz Josef/Waiau on a tour.. It doesn’t stop there though, as in between icons are cities thattake your breath away. Queenstown tour, anyone?