Explore our New Zealand escorted tours

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Art Deco Festival - Exclusive Tour and back by Demand

New Zealand

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High Country & Farewell Spit

New Zealand

This tour allows for further exploration ‘Off the Beaten Track’ gems of New Zealand. An historic pioneer farm experience and the overnight in the Nelson Lakes’ area add to our Molesworth experience.

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Stewart Island - & The Catlins

New Zealand

Explore the remote and rugged coastline of the Catlins and the spectacular scenery of Stewart Island on our small group escorted tour.

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Sri Lanka, South India, Kerala

Sri Lanka and India

Sri Lanka and South India share their history with the Arab traders, the Portuguese, Dutch and British colonialists.

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South Island Summer Grand Rail Tour - Featuring Franz Josef, Milford Sound, The Catlins & Stewart Island

New Zealand

The Scenic South Island. Summer time provides a stunning panorama of magnificent southern mountain scenery, meandering rivers and coastal plains. Experience the scenic south in style travelling by train and luxury coach.

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Cruise Assam to Bengal - via Bangladesh

An amazing voyage through rivers and coastal seas from Assam to West Bengal via Bangladesh covering many UNESCO natural and cultural heritage sites! A once in life time voyage of immense diversity!

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Sydney , Darwin, Adelaide - Cruise & The Ghan Expedition Train

Australia

Book Early & Save $500 per person - Cabins selling fast don't delay!

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Omaka Air Show

New Zealand

This action-packed weekend is a must-see biennial event. Don’t be surprised if formations of spitfire, focke-wulf and bi-planes buzz their way across the marlborough skies just above your grandstand seat

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Top End Northern Explorer - Australia Cruise and Rail

Australia

CROSSING AUSTRALIA’S NULLARBOR PLAINS FROM SYDNEY TO PERTH ON THE ICONIC INDIAN PACIFIC TRAIN BEGINS THIS NEW AUSTRALIAN TOUR OF CONTRASTS.

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Top of the South - In the Autumn

New Zealand

Kiwis enjoy nothing more than sitting back in comfort and watching the world go by – in this case, the picturesque Top of the South Island in the Autumn.

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The Ultimate New Zealand Train Journey - Auckland - Invercargill

New Zealand

The Scenic South Island by exclusive charter train Autumn provides a stunning panorama of magnificent southern mountain scenery, meandering rivers and coastal plains. Experience the scenic south in style travelling by exclusive charter train.

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Outer Cook Islands - Mangaia, Mitiaro, Atiu, Aitutaki  plus 3 nights in Rarotonga

Cook Islands

This tour is escorted by a Rarotonga resident, passionate about nature, the ocean and showing off hidden gems located in the “Cooks.”

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Bluff Oyster Festival

New Zealand

Experience the salty seaside township of Bluff with its unique flavour. Join the friendly locals and visitors for a taste of Bluff!

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Turkey - More than just a taste

Turkey

Turkey - a melting pot of cultures, cities dotted with mosques and castles and cuisine to die for. Where better to begin than the ‘Old City of Istanbul’.

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Torvill and Dean - 'Our Last Dance'

Australia

Join us for a night of elegance, emotion, and enchantment as we bid farewell to the timeless Torvill and Dean.

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Portugal - plus an Eight-Day Douro River Cruise

Portugal

Portugal has a saying “Tudo bem” (all good) - this special sojourn into a country that oozes colour, romance, history, beautiful scenery, UNESCO Heritage sites, cobbled streets, markets and its renowned port vintages - is just that.

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The ‘Ghan’ Darwin to Adelaide - Including Litchfield National Park, Darwin & Adelaide

Australia

Our Australian Rail Tours continue their popularity and this is an opportunity to join a tour in Darwin and experience the legendary rail journey through the heart of Australia from Darwin to Adelaide on the iconic Ghan Train.

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Cairns to Cape York - An unspolit Wilderness

Australia

Cape York Peninsula is rugged, remote and one of the last unspoilt frontiers in Australia and still remains a wilderness only accessible in the dry season by 4WD vehicles.

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Contrasts of the Kimberley - Darwin – Broome

Australia

Including Lake Argyle, El Questro Station and Kakadu National Park

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Mount Cook - Mid - Winter Christmas

New Zealand

What better location to enjoy a midwinter celebration than in the alpine surroundings of Mount Cook.

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Fiji Cruise - Escape to Paradise

Fiji

The M.V. Fiji Princess will be your home away from home for the duration of your cruise, except you’ll wake up in a different stunning location each morning and with 70 years’ experience cruising the islands of Fiji

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Perth to Sydney - on the Iconic Indian Pacific Train

Australia

NEW 5 Day / 4 Night Rail Journey!

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Three Country Safari

Namibia, Botswana & Zimbabwe

These three African countries offer contrasting game viewing opportunities. In Namibia, Etosha is open, dry and scrubby, a National Park with game concentrated at the waterholes, while Sossusvlei – the huge sand dunes south of Windhoek offer wonderful photographic opportunities.

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A week in Rarotonga

Rarotonga

This week in Rarotonga is a gem. Each day has an activity with half a day to relax - as is the norm on an island holiday.

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Scandinavia - Including a Norwegian Coastal Cruise, Fiords, Tallinn & the Flåm Railway

Estonia, Finland, Norway, Denmark

This popular tour encompasses the contrasts of Scandinavia – a region where each country has its own identity, highlights and special corners to explore.

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Cairns to Perth - Australia’s Longest Shortcut

Australia

This has to be epic - This is OUTBACK Australia, crossing from North East to South West is not something many achieve, even the Australians.

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Cruise Fiordland - a Venture into Nature

New Zealand

Our previous groups commented on becoming totally absorbed in the remoteness and beauty of Fiordland on their six-night adventure on board ‘Milford Wanderer.’

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Queensland by Rail - Including the Outback

Australia

From the Great Barrier Reef to the Great Outback this journey embraces life in Queensland. Trains in Australia are a well known way to traverse the country and Queensland is no exception, they capture the spirit of adventure.

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East African Safari - Wildlife experience in six game parks

East Africa

THIS EAST AFRICA SAFARI TAKES IN SOME OF THE BEST SCENERY AND ANIMALS IN THE WORLD – HIGHLIGHTED BY THE WILDEBEEST AND ZEBRA MIGRATION AT THE NORTHERN END OF THE MASAI MARA.

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Rome - Sicily - Malta - Sardinia & Corsica

Italy, Sicily, Malta, Sardinia & Corsica

A rare and unexpected tour opportunity to visit a combination of Mediterranean Islands that are not easily accessible.

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Niue - “Polynesia as it was”

Niue

Niue, the world’s largest uplifted coral atoll and the world’s smallest independent nation, is an uncrowded, untouristy slice of Polynesia. Niue offers a relaxed, nature-based holiday.

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The Best of the Mediterranean - 21 Nights aboard the Sun Princess

Turkey, Greece, Italy, France, Spain

Embark on a journey of a lifetime with a Mediterranean cruise, aboard the Sun Princess, where every port of call unveils a tapestry of ancient history, vibrant culture, and breath-taking landscapes.

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Croatia - the Islands & Neighbours

Slovenia – Bosnia Herzegovina plus seven days cruising the Croatian islands

Previous groups return with glowing reports of a wonderful region to visit, warm friendly people and a gold star all round.

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Murray River Cruise - aboard the Proud Mary

Australia

Join our tour to South Australia which includes a special 5-night Murray River Cruise aboard the Proud Mary. Plus five nights in the South Australian Capital of Adelaide which allows us time to explore highlights such as McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills and the village of Hahndorf.

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Autumn in Eastern Canada

USA and Canada

Autumn is the time to tour Eastern Canada. The Maritimes are picturebook pretty - Peggy’s Cove, Halifax, the Cabot Trail, Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island and the Lucy Maud Montgomery series ‘Anne of Green Gables’) all heighten this image.

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Honolulu to Auckland - Transpacific Cruise

Hawaii, Tahiti, New Zealand

A cruise from Honolulu to Auckland is an amazing way to experience the Pacific, combining island-hopping with sea days and the opportunity to explore different cultures.

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Akaroa French Festival - Biennial

New Zealand

The Akaroa French Festival celebrates the unique culture and heritage of New Zealand’s only French settlement in this unique harbourside town.

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Mystical India & Assam - Including a seven - day Brahmaputra River Cruise

India, Assam

For centuries people from many distant lands have wanted a piece of India and its treasures and strangely India has accepted these foreigners into the Indian way of life.

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Rail Tour of New South Wales

Australia

Celebrate some of Australia’s diverse history and rich culture with visits to regional towns, gardens and attractions travelling on an iconic vintage train

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Tasmania - a Pristine Wilderness

Australia

Tasmania’s unspoilt natural beauty and clean beaches will leave you wanting more. Known as the ‘apple isle,’ highlights include the former infamous penal colony of Port Arthur, a wilderness train trip, a river cruise, captivating history and friendly down-to-earth people.

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South Island Spring Grand Rail Tour - Featuring Franz Josef, Milford Sound, The Catlins & Stewart Island

New Zealand

The Scenic South Island. Springtime provides a stunning panorama of magnificent southern mountain scenery, tumbling waterfalls, meandering rivers and coastal plains.

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Mekong River Cruise - Including Cambodia and Vietnam

Vietnam, Cambodia

A Mekong River cruise on our luxurious ship the Avalon Saigon is a captivating way to explore Southeast Asia, offering a unique blend of culture, nature, and history. Our new escorted tour offers a fascinating journey through the heart of Southeast Asia, weaving through diverse landscapes, cultures, and histories.

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Antarctica - Five days of “Am I really here?”

Antarctica, Argentina

This is a wonderful opportunity to experience this magical southern corner of the world early in the season when the region is clear and the snow pristine.

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Heart of Europe River Cruise - Budapest to Amsterdam

What better way to experience the Heart of Europe by five star River boat from Budapest to Amsterdam along the iconic Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers.

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Japan at Cherry Blossom Time - plus an eleven night Cruise

Japan

This CHERRY BLOSSOM coach, rail and cruise tour will give you a thorough insight into the Japanese way of life. The myriad of colour will astound.

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Luxury South Island

New Zealand

This tour is for those who like some of the finer things in life, boutique accommodation, good food, the occasional long lunch, surprises and good company.

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The Five Stans of Central Asia

Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan

This exclusive, escorted tour will allow you to explore the Five Stans all once members of the old USSR but are now independent nations each with a history, culture and landscape, shaped by centuries of trade along the ancient Silk Road pioneered by Marco Polo. The scenery is diverse, ranging from deserts to multi coloured and stunning mountains.

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the Ghan & East Coast Cruise - Australia Cruise and Rail

Australia

Our Australian Rail & Cruise Tours continue their popularity and this is an opportunity to join a tour in Adelaide and experience the legendary rail journey through the heart of Australia from Adelaide to Darwin on the iconic Ghan Train.

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Gardens of the UK and IRELAND - plus 2025 CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW

United Kingdom and Ireland

Jack Hobbs has selected a range of gardens predominantly in the South-West of the UK, Wales and Ireland. The tour will start with the Chelsea show, still viewed as one of the most important on the UK calendar.

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The Best of Vietnam & Cambodia - Including Angkor Wat

Vietnam and Cambodia

These fascinating countries of South East Asia have many common threads running through them. The hotels we use are of a good standard, the food is superb and the people friendly and welcoming.

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Voyage to the Marquesas Island - aboard Aranui 5

Marquesas Island

Mythical and mystical. A land that has attracted explorers, writers, painters and artists. Breath-taking landscapes of mountains, valleys, plateaus and cliffs.

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Galapagos - Including Ecuador & the Amazon

North America

This escorted tour promises to be a true journey of discovery not only of the rich, indigenous culture of Ecuador, but the real adventure of exploring the most biodiverse ecosystems on earth, through the Amazon Rainforest and the Galapagos Islands.

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Taranaki Garden Festival

New Zealand

The Taranaki Garden Festival is a must-visit event for garden enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Set against the stunning backdrop of New Zealand’s Taranaki region, this annual festival showcases a diverse range of beautifully designed private gardens, from lush, sprawling estates to intimate, cleverly curated spaces.