Cruises
“Throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” –Mark Twain
There’s no better way to see a river than to cruise down it stopping along the way at temples, gardens, small villages and bird sanctuaries. Cruising the rivers of Asia gives you a unique chance to see river life at its best! Boutique cruising combined with cultural travel in the Mediterranean offers historical adventures.
Departure November – February Join culture with outdoor adventure and you get a wonderful experience in Cambodia, South Thailand and the Andaman Sea. Visit Cambodia’s great temple city, Angkor Wat. By the time you leave you will feel a part of this ancient civilization. Drive through Cambodia’s countryside along the Kulen mountains to the forgotten […]
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Isolated and unspoiled, the 800 islands of the Myeik Archipelago are the dramatic setting for this 8-day sailing tour. Off the southeastern coast of the country, just across the border from Thailand, you will set off on a multi-day cruise to Myanmar’s best kept secret. Underwater this area promises scenic reefs and a multitude of […]
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(Departure April – December) No trip can be more exciting than one which includes history, culture, adventure and transport by rail and by cruise. This concise tour to Peru is for the adventurous at heart who wishes to still travel at a comfort level. Explore the colonial heritage of Peru’s capital, Lima, before embarking on […]
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Explore the lushness of Ecuador on foot, by bus, boat, canoe, zipline, raft and yacht in this active adventure tour. With more than 1600 species of birds, plus 38 more in the Galapagos, 106 endemic reptiles, 138 endemic amphibians, and 6,000 species of butterfly, it is paradise for nature lovers. Explore colonial Quito and shop […]
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(Departures May 1 – September 30) The Arabian Sea and the Malabar Coast of India have conjured up magical tales since early days of civilization. So you can see why a journey to Kerala, the state in which this area lies, is on many traveler’s “not to be missed” list. Discover Cochin’s diverse culture of […]
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(Departures January – November) This small group tour reveals the treasures of Laos through its history, scenery and gracious people. Spend the night in a remote eco lodge as you cruise slowly down the Mekong, stopping at a sacred cave and hilltribe village. Explore the temples of fabled Luang Prabang and join the locals in […]
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There’s no way better to visit four countries in Indochina than to see the countryside from the window of a train or from the top deck of a river cruiser. Begin your journey in Bangkok, the “Venice of Asia” before embarking on the E & O Express for a 4 day trip to Vientiane. Fly […]
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Explore Cambodia’s and Vietnam’s natural and cultural beauty by taking a river cruise between the two countries. Your adventure includes bicycling the countryside and cruising from Tonle Lake to the Mekong aboard the Jayavarman. The Jayavarman is a 20th century boutique style river cruiser with an avant-garde French colonial design with enchanting Indochine architecture to […]
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The Ayerwaddy River in Myanmar flows north to south and is the country’s largest river vital for its trade and transport. Rudyard Kipling referred to it as the “Road to Mandalay”. There’s no better way to see Myanmar than cruising down the river! Cruising Myanmar takes you on an odyssey discovering historical architecture, lush river […]
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The Minoan Civilization cruise to Greece (Athens, Crete) Malta and Sicily offers you the opportunity to visit some of the greatest sites of antiquity and enjoy some much needed sunshine after the long winter. Climate played a large part in the development of the great classical civilizations: the short, mild winters and long, warm summers […]
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Begin your picture perfect journey in Chiang Rai, Thailand before driving to Chiang Khong to board the boat which will be your river cruiser down the Mekong. Picturesque Laos is for those of you who want to take endless photos of those hard to get to places and don’t mind going out of your way […]
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Egyptian culture was among the earliest civilizations. Egypt’s capital city, Cairo, is Africa’s largest city and has been known for centuries as a center of learning, culture and commerce. The Greek historian Herodotus wrote “Egypt was the gift of the Nile”. On this privately guided tour you will explore Egypt’s marvels and bear witness to […]
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Not all of our tours are listed. Call us to discuss your travel plans 415-331-3791 We’re like you — curious when we hear about a culture or a place and crave to see it for ourselves. That’s what we do. We satisfy your curiosity through genuine cultural and environmental interactions. We arrange private and small […]
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