Freedom of Choice
We understand that everyone has different tastes. That’s why we work with you to personalise your journey to suite your interests. Mix and match a wide selection of cultural, culinary, active and nature-based experiences. Go with something gourmet one day and get active the next. It's completely up to you.
Moments to Treasure
Queenstown, New Zealand
If you consider yourself a movie buff, you may like to visit key Lord of the Rings filming locations. For thrill seekers, join a Skippers Canyon Adventure for an exciting 4WD tour through the region. Or take it easy and cruise on Lake Wakatipu.
MONA, Hobart
Head off to fascinating MONA (Museum of Old and New Art) by fast ferry. Enjoy time to wander the eclectic halls and galleries. Discuss the art experience over lunch at The Source restaurant, part of Moorilla Winery which is located on the same site.
Cairo, Egypt
Dig deeper under the surface of Cairo. Learn more about the city’s religious diversity with a visit to the citadel of Salah-el- Din. Wander through the streets of Coptic Cairo. Or visit the Gayer Anderson Museum of art and design.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Join the locals for a Tai Chi class followed by a walking discovery of Ho Chi Minh City. Jump on a motorbike for an exciting city ride. Choose to tour the Ky Long Art Villa, join a cooking class at GRAIN by Luke Nguyen cooking studio, or enjoy some shopping.
Jasper, Canada
Feel the thrill as you explore Jasper National Park on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle sidecar tour. Perhaps a Maligne Valley experience by hike or cruise is more your style, or go rafting down the Athabasca River. For a more relaxed option, ride the Jasper SkyTram.
Wurzburg, Germany
Perhaps journey along the Romantic Road to Rothenburg or meet the locals with a visit to a family-owned farm, where a home-baked morning tea is on the menu.
Freedom of Choice Inclusions
Culture & Heritage
In Vietnam take a tour of the 500-year-old village of Bat Trang or take in a water puppet show in Hanoi. Discover local traditions and manufacturing processes in Myanmar or visit Shwezigon Pagoda and the lively Nyaung U Market in Bagan. In Cambodia take a moving excursion to the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum or tour the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda in Phenom Penh. Or take a tuk tuk to the Senteurs d’Angkor workshop in Siem Reap.
Explore the city’s religious diversity at the citadel of Salah-el-Din, before browsing through treasures at Khan El-Khalili Bazaar. Or wander through the streets of Coptic Cairo. Art lovers may choose the Gayer Anderson Museum followed by a walk through Khan El Khalili bazaar.
Whether it's wandering through a centuries-old palace, admiring world-renowned art, taking a walking exploration through a quaint village, or visiting ancient ruins, a cultural immersion in Europe is guaranteed.
A must for any The Lord of the Rings fans while in Rotorua is a Hobbiton Movie Set Tour. This tour explores locations where some of the famous scenes were filmed. You’ll feel as though you’re a part of the massive blockbuster trilogy. Or become a part of Auckland, known as the City of Sails, with a cruise on the Waitemata Harbour. Look over the cosmopolitan cityscape from your boat before visiting the Maritime Museum Gallery on the Ted Ashby Auckland Harbour Cruise.
Gourmet Delight
Learn about Khmer cuisine during a cooking class in Siem Reap, Cambodia or visit a sugar palm workshop and the village of Phwar-Saw in Bagan, Myanmar.
Savour local delights at fresh food markets. Take a cooking class. Visit historic vineyards for wine tastings. And head to local farms to sample regional fare, including truffles, olive oil and cheese.
The Queenstown wine tour offers a personalised sightseeing experience of wineries in New Zealand’s Queenstown wine region, which of course includes a tasting of the local produce.
Nature & Wildlife
From guided hikes through the Swiss Alps and spotting bird life in France through to wildlife-viewing excursions in Sweden and The Baltics, these inclusions put you back in touch with nature.
In Mount Cook, step aboard a MAC boat for an up-close encounter with stunning icebergs on the Tasman Glacier Terminal Lake on a Glacier Cruise. Or in Rotorua, it's all about nature. Embark on a North Island adventure. Experience the Agrodome Farm Show and visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve.
Relax & Revive
Europe
On a river cruise, unwind as we bring Europe to you. On board, attend cooking demonstrations, learn some foreign language phrases or unleash your inner Renoir during an art class.
Asia
Enjoy a foot massage at your hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam. Enjoy a Buddhist blessing or choose a spa treatment in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Egypt
If we can tear you from the shores of the Dead Sea, you might like to soak in the thermal waters of the Ma’in Hot Springs. Or visit the Dead Sea Panoramic Complex and Museum, which also offers incredible views over the Jordan Rift Valley and the Dead Sea.
Get Active
Take a scenic hike or enjoy a round of golf. When on a Europe river cruise, grab one of the onboard bikes and be guided by our experts as you set off exploring along riverbanks and through vineyards.
In Vietnam join a bicycle ride past rice paddies or embark on a walking tour to see Hanoi’s French colonial architecture and the interior of the Hanoi Opera House. Join a quad bike adventure, embark on a bicycle tour or hop aboard a horse and cart in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Ride an electric bicycle through Bagan, Myanmar.
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