Trek through Tiger Leaping Gorge and explore one of Asia's finest geological wonders. This is one of the finest treks in China, offering breathtaking natural scenery, diverse landscapes and historical attractions that China has to offer. This hiking adventure boasts six days of views that will leave the most seasoned traveler inspired.
Three hours drive from Lijiang, vertical cliffs rise dramatically from the turquoise waterways to the Tibetan glaciers - Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (5596m) and Haba Snow Mountain (5396m). The Jinsha River, a tributary of the mighty Yangtze River, cuts its way through the gorge, carving a twisting path through verdant terraced farmlands, imposing limestone ridges, and quiet villages.
Set off on your journey by following the legendary Jinsha river, accompanied by the sound of it crashing against the rock walls as you head to Walnut Grove. A new day sees you turn uphill, falling in single-file behind the farmer and packhorse carrying produce destined for Naxi villages along the road. Be welcomed into the home of locals to savour a pause and a cup of Pu'er. Finally, descend into fabled Shangri-La to explore golden-roofed temples and Tibetan market fare.
The Tiger Leaping Gorge, one of China's finest trails, awaits those willing to raise their heartbeats a little!
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13-day grand traversing in southern Yunnan through Dali, Lijiang, Tacheng, Cizhong, Meili, Benzilan and Shangri-la, a voyage of breathtaking landscapes and wonderful cultures for adventurous travelers. Discover China's rich ethnic diversity as you walk one part of the Ancient Tea and Horse Road between Dali, Shaxi and Lijiang. En route you'll meet Naxi and Bai ethnic minority people whose old ways endure. Hike into the Meili Snow Mountains and explore untamed and wild terrains at the most sacred mountain in the world. Bike beside pristine highland lakes, journey into valleys and climb up mountains, enjoying the wonderful world of wildlife including golden snub-nosed monkey and impressive flora. Being awed by natural scenery, you'll also be spoilt by delightful boutique accommodation and authentic Yunnan and Tibetan cuisines throughout the journey.
Yunnan, which literally means 'South of the Clouds', is home to some of the most diverse cultures, ecology, and landscapes in China. With verdant low-lying valleys, spectacular white-capped mountains, rustic towns and villages and vibrant ethnic minority communities, Yunnan has long inspired both poets and travelers. As a very distinct part of China, Yunnan is home to the 'Eighteen Oddities', eighteen aspects of life that distinguish it from other provinces.
On this grand traversing journey, you'll explore Yunnan's stunning landscapes, experience minority culture, and travel along part of the Ancient Tea and Horse Road. Travel to the southeastern tip of the Tibetan Plateau to discover this collection of exquisite world-class retreats that blend harmoniously into their surroundings. Rise with the sun to a view of Yunnan's tallest and holiest summit. Practice yoga amidst fertile mountain valleys and immerse yourself in rich Tibetan culture as you taste local cuisine and chant sutras with a Lama. You'll have plenty opportunities to explore local traditions, sample country cooking and enjoy tea ceremonies.
Away from colourful tales and adventures by day, you’ll stay and rest in 5-star or boutique hotels by night. All the hotels' architecture and interiors strongly reflect an influence from the local cultures with contemporary design touches and offering stunning views.
This trip is considered a moderate adventure. Moderate adventure includes full days outside the hotel, with drives of up to 3 ½ hours on mainly well-maintained, paved roads. We may spend up to 4-5 hours walking, hiking or biking. However, we can tailor make itinerary to suit your fitness level.
Though you'll be traveling in some of China's most spectacular mountainous regions, high altitudes often make activities more difficult. In the unlikely event of altitude sickness, emergency evacuation measures will be taken. Your field guides is well-equipped to handle any medical emergencies. However, travel insurance is highly recommended.
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Take up the challenge to complete one of Australia's Top 10 tracks – Cape to Cape Track. The 8 day 'End to End' walk traverses the entire world-class coastline from Cape Naturaliste to Cape Leeuwin sharing insights and knowledge with your track specialists. With 135km of walking, this is a distance that will challenge, but you will have unique opportunity to accomplish one of the Australia's greatest walks.
Your walk includes stunning and wild coastal landscapes, physical challenge, new friendships and gourmet evening meals await you. You will stay in luxury accommodation at Margaret's Beach Resort - one of the best beach resorts in Western Australia.
Your professional, local guides have extensive knowledge and experience interpreting the natural beauty of the Track.
You only need to carry a light day pack so our walks are suitable for anyone with a reasonable level of fitness. The walk is moderate nature (walking 16 – 22 km per day for 7 days). A sound level of fitness is recommended prior to undertaking the journey. Being as fit as you can will ensure you get the most out of your trip.
This world-famous destination is just waiting to be explored by foot!
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Three days, three national parks for coastal, wilderness and alpine experiences. Explore the best of the Tasman region on foot with a private guide and relax at the award-winning Eco sensitive luxury accommodation Stonefly Lodge. Enjoy 4-course gourmet meals each night overlooking the Motueka River and surrounding mountains. This is ultimate luxury walking experiences for discerning travellers.
Using Stonefly Lodge as the base for your nature adventure, you walk the world famous Abel Tasman Coast Track, classed as one of 10 'New Zealand Great Walks'. The Abel Tasman National Park is New Zealand's only coastal national park. Inviting sandy beaches fill the spaces between trees and tide line. Crystal clear streams tumble down mossy valleys to join the ocean. Granite and marble formations fringe the headlands, which are cloaked in regenerating native forest.
Nelson Lakes National Park comprises over 100,000 hectares of enchanting alpine landscape. Rugged peaks, beech forests, valleys, isolated glacial lakes and craggy peaks are breathtaking. The region is also home to native Bellbirds and Kaka among many others.
As New Zealand's second largest national park, Kahurangi National Park covers most of the north western corner of the South Island and its name means 'treasured possession’ in Maori language. It has diverse virgin forests, alpine flora, wild rivers and a wide array of landforms. It is home to over half of New Zealand's 2400 native plant species.
Farewell your natural tracks and return to your luxury accommodation Stonefly Lodge, serviced with a fine 4-course dinnermade fresh from the extensive garden with home made produce, local quality meats and fresh seasonal seafood.
This is a lodge based walk and privately guided by an experienced local guide. You can discover the best of Tasman region in style, with more time for you to relax or immerse yourself in the nature.
The walk is all inclusive with fine food prepared for you. You don’t need to carry heavy packs during your walk as it’s a lodge based walking tour.
A bucket list walking experience not to be missed!
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Unique, authentic, private and off the beaten path. An lifetime adventure is just a flight away. With your scenic helicopter transport, you're ensured exclusive access to otherwise inaccessible locations for a personalised hiking experience in the heart of the Southern Alps. With your private hiking guide, you can have your personalised walking program and choose to get up close to rushing waterfalls and craggy mountain ridges or simply meander through gently undulating valley floors, soaking up the natural wildlife.
Your ultimate Alpine hiking experiences is enhanced by luxurious accommodation Alpine Lodge, located on a 50,000-acre private high country property, at the head of a stunningly picturesque glacial valley in the heart of the Southern Alps. It has 25km lake frontage and adjoins Mt Aspiring National Park. With no road access, accessible only by helicopter, the Alpine Lodge offers an authentic Alpine experience and wilderness landscape at a level of comfort and style never before available in the New Zealand mountains.
With this all-inclusive package, take your dining to fresh heights. You'll be treated to impeccable cuisine from fresh local produce. The talented private chefs and kitchen staff design a daily menu to suit your palate, from modern European to Asian Fusion cuisine coupled with an extensive range of local and award winning wines. You can also choose to dine in the Mountain Kitchen’s dining room, alfresco on the deck or in the privacy of your own chalet suite.
Unquestionably, 'The Ultimate Southern Alps Heli-Hiking' is both unique and inspiring.
Tick this once-in-a-lifetime experience off your bucket list !
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Walk the Hollyford Track, an unforgettable Fiordland tramp from the mountains to the sea. The Hollyford Track 4 day / 3 night hiking tour is an ideal way to experience the very essence of New Zealand's wilderness and its rich history. You will transect the Hollyford Valley by foot, jet boat and finally take a scenic flight into Milford Sound.
Beginning amongst the sheer rock walls of the Darran Mountains in Fiordland National Park, the Hollyford Track follows the Hollyford River/Whakatipu Kā Tuka on its journey to the sea at Martins Bay, on the wild West Coast. Marvel at Fiordland's two highest peaks, Mount Tutoko (2746 metres) and Mount Madeline (2537 metres). Retracing the footsteps of original Māori and early pioneer explorers, you'll journey through native beech forest and hear the roaring cascade of Hidden Falls.
Along the way your experienced local guide will bring to life the diversity of the landscape, vegetation, wildlife and captivating stories of the original Māori and early pioneering families. You'll pass ancient forests with thousand year old giants such as native Rimu, Totara, and Kahikatea, and discover many small birds like the tomtit, robin and bellbird.
At the end of each day, you'll return to your cosy lodge and enjoy 3 courses of fine cuisine prepared by your friendly and professional lodge hosts.
The trip concludes with a helicopter flight into Milford Sound.
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Be part of small group, journey into the enchanted mysticalgreen world, and trace the shoreline of Lake Waikaremoana. Walk some of the most spectacular sections of the Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk, hike through dense native Whirinaki Rainforest, be awed by spectacular geological formations, idyllic lakes, waterfalls and rivers, while staying in comfortable old lodge run by local iwi (Maori tribe).
Classed as one of 'New Zealand's Great Walks', you'll marvel at giant native trees and secluded beaches, soak up the fascinating spiritual history, and enjoy truly breathtaking views. This lodge based hiking expedition is one of the North Island's most unforgettable wilderness escapes.
Enclosed by the pristine native forest of Te Urewera National Park, Lake Waikaremoanais believed to be New Zealand's last frontier. This was the last place to be explored by European settlers, and due to its rugged and remote nature it is still like stepping back 100 years in time. It is the ancestral home of the Maori tribe Ngai Tuhoe - the 'Children of the Mist', and has the largest area of native forest in the North Island. Along the Lake Waikaremoana Tack, you will enjoy prehistoric rainforest, wetland, waterfalls, perfect sunsets, birdsong and spiritual history.
This is a full guided and all inclusive walking tour. Each day you walk 4-7 hours over varied terrain on formed trails guided by experienced local guides. With support boat transporting most of your gear, you only need to carry a light bag and spare more time to immerse yourself in beautiful Lake Waikaremoana.
At the end of your four-day walk, return inspired by our nature.
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Hike the world-famous Coromandel Coastal Walkway and summit the Pinnacles. Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Coromandel Peninsula, which is known for the beauty of its pristine beaches and the tranquility of its misty forests. This is undoubtedly one of the best coastal walks in New Zealand.
Over 4-days of self guided hiking, trace the dramatic coastlines of Coromandel and be awed by natural scenery. Sights such as the summit of the Pinnacles, majestic Kauri Groves, spectacular coastal views of Great Barrier Island and the Pacific Ocean, golden sand of New Chums Beach, the dramatic cliffs and iconic rock archway of Cathedral Cove, and Natural hot springs at Hot Water Beach marks this as an memorable New Zealand walking holiday.
You walk 3 - 6 hours each day. You carry a daypack only and spare more time to immerse yourself in the magnificent coastal natural beauty.
You will stay in a boutique B&B in Coromandel township surrounded by lush New Zealand forest.
Your tour package includes 3 nights’ accommodation in a boutique B&B, all breakfasts and lunches, all daily transport and all return transfers to/from Auckland.
Come to discover one of New Zealand’s favourite walking trails. This remote and unspoiled coastal paradise will leave you reinvigorated and inspired by its peaceful splendour.
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Get a glimpse of the best of Fiordland in just 4 days on this thrilling adventure. Hike four world-famous tracks, including Milford, Routeburn, and Lake Marian, with a heli-hike on the Kepler Track. Cap it off with a Milford Sound scenic cruise, all while soaking in Fiordland’s awe-inspiring landscapes—lush forests, crystal-clear lakes, towering mountains, and vast fiords. This unforgettable journey combines the region’s finest sights into one perfect itinerary.
Your journey begins in Queenstown, where a helicopter sweeps you away to Luxmore Hut for a thrilling alpine adventure, with the option to summit nearby peaks. Next, hike the breathtaking Key Summit on the Routeburn Track, offering panoramic vistas of the Southern Alps. Continue your exploration on the Milford Track, wandering through lush rainforest to the stunning Giant Gate Waterfall, before a scenic cruise through the majestic cliffs and waterfalls of Milford Sound. Finish your adventure with a guided trek to Lake Marian, an alpine jewel nestled in a valley surrounded by snow-dusted peaks. Each evening, return to Te Anau for rest, then enjoy a seamless transfer back to Queenstown, completing an extraordinary journey of adventure, natural beauty, and unforgettable views.
This tour includes 3 nights' accommodation in a luxury hotel on a twin share basis (single supplement available at additional expense), daily guided walks, a helicopter flight for Kepler Track hiking, water taxis for all hikes, a Milford Sound Scenic Cruise, return transport to/from Queenstown and Te Anau accommodation pickup and drop-off as well as all meals and trail snacks.
Taste the very best of Fiordland on this extraordinary adventure showcasing the very best of New Zealand’s Great Walks that will leave you wanting more.
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Get a taste of Fiordland's greatest on this thrilling 3-day adventure through Fiordland’s iconic landscapes, with a small group of just 12 or fewer, ensuring a personalised and intimate experience. Hike the renowned Milford and Routeburn Tracks, then soar above it all on a heli-hike across the Kepler Track. With diverse terrain from native forests to snow-capped mountains and vast fiords, this journey showcases the very best of Fiordland’s natural beauty. Conclude your epic exploration with a scenic cruise through the breathtaking Milford Sound. Experience three world-class Great Walks of New Zealand, each offering its own spectacular views, making this the ultimate hiking adventure in New Zealand.
Your adventure begins in Queenstown where you will be whisked away with a scenic helicopter ride to Mount Luxmore on the Kepler Track, where you’ll explore alpine tussocks and enjoy panoramic mountain views. Afterward, descend through beech forest and limestone bluffs to Brod Bay, with stunning stops for photos and birdwatching. The next day continue with a guided walk to Giant Gate Waterfall on the Milford Track, showcasing vibrant rainforests and diverse wildlife. Then, hike to Key Summit on the Routeburn Track, ascending through lush rainforest to breathtaking alpine vistas. Conclude your epic adventure with a scenic Milford Sound cruise, offering spectacular views of towering cliffs, waterfalls, and glaciers. This immersive journey combines world-class hiking with unforgettable landscapes and luxury experiences, making it the ultimate Fiordland exploration.
This package includes 2 nights' accommodation at a luxury hotel on a twin share basis. All meals as specified are included as well as guided walks each day with local guides who will bring the trails to life.
Taste the very best of Fiordland on this intimate walking adventure showcasing the very best of New Zealand’s Great Walks that will leave you wanting more.
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