Essential South America

South America is often the last continent that people visit, yet it is without doubt the world’s most exciting. Our action-packed 27-day itinerary embraces all the major highlights of Peru, Bolivia, Brazil and Argentina.Steeped in history, culture and awe-inspiring scenery South America is a continent of superlatives. It possesses the largest jungle, the longest river, the widest waterfalls and the longest mountain chain in the world. Our spectacular tour begins in the capital of the Incas
Continue reading

The Himalayan Express

In 2006 Travel Directors became the first western company in the world to escort groups on the Himalayan Express and today this trip is one of our most popular. Our 25-day itinerary is a spectacular journey by rail and road across the roof of the world.Our journey begins in the eastern gateway of the Silk Road, Xian, where we visit the famous Terracotta Warriors, discovered by farmers in 1974. We then take a bullet train to Xining where we board the unique oxygenated train, ‘The Himala
Continue reading

The Five Stans

For more than 2000 years Central Asia has been the focus of ancient east-west trade routes known as the Silk Road. Our 28-day tour to this geographically diverse and historically fascinating region is perhaps one of the most magnificent tours in our repertoire. Join us for a truly memorable journey through Central Asia!The Five Stans is one of our most popular and cutting-edge tours, taking in the extraordinary countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Thi
Continue reading

Jordan & Oman

Jordan & Oman is a remarkable 22-day journey to two culturally and architecturally rich desert nations sitting at opposite ends of the Arabian Peninsula. Join us as we follow in the footsteps of prophets and kings on a journey of discovery to these ancient kingdoms of the desert!Our tour begins in the Sultanate of Oman, a country of breathtaking natural beauty, interwoven with ancient history and legends. We spend three nights in the gorgeously lush city of Salalah before flying north to
Continue reading

Indian Essence

Indian Essence is a spectacular 18-day journey to the historic and exotic cities of Rajasthan, and some of the less visited hidden gems in the north of India. Throughout the tour we stay at Indian Heritage hotels – typically properties that were formerly forts, palaces or traditional havelis – which have their own distinctive architecture, ambience and history. Step back in time and discover the glory of the great Mughal Empire and British Raj of India!We begin with a two-night stay in t
Continue reading

Christmas Island Discovery

Join us to experience unique wildlife, tropical jungle, magical reefs and sparkling beaches, on our 8-day escorted tour to Christmas Island. This is the perfect getaway for travellers wanting to enjoy an active and exciting trip to this remote and pristine environment.Christmas Island is a sanctuary for wildlife thanks to the majority of the island being made up of national park and it’s the perfect location when it comes to bird watching and hiking. And there’s plenty of that in this ac
Continue reading

Autumn in Japan

‘Autumn in Japan’ is a remarkable 16-day journey to the iconic cities, heritage sites, mountains and lakes of Japan’s largest island, Honshu, when the landscape is awash with the red, orange, and golden hues that signal the approach of winter.Though undoubtedly a visual feast, this tour is much more than just a ramble through the golden landscapes of central Honshu. The tour begins in Tokyo with a three-night stay in the dazzling capital before moving on to Takayama, nestled at the foo
Continue reading

Singapore Christmas Lights

Join us on a pre-Christmas festive tour to see the dazzling lights and sights of Singapore. This 6-day tour will show you the best of Singapore when the annual 'Light-Up' transforms Orchard Road into a festive wonderland, with bright lights, enchanting decorations, endless music, and an irrepressible holiday cheer. One of Singapore’s most popular precincts and a world-class lifestyle destination for avid shoppers and discerning visitors alike, Orchard Road’s buzzing atmosphere amps up a
Continue reading

African Dawn

African Dawn is a 24-day tour that will show you many faces of this great continent. It’s a mix of diverse experiences and sights, from Lake Victoria and the source of the Nile in Uganda, to the rare mountain gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park: from the tiny land-locked nation of Rwanda and on to Ethiopia – the cradle of civilisation.Imagine an adventure that starts with the thrill of seeing Lake Victoria and the River Nile, as it starts its epic journey northwards; an adven
Continue reading