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One of the world’s most authentic and pristine destinations, the mountain kingdom of Bhutan is the closest thing we’ve found to Shangri-La. Picture locals in traditional dress, colourful festivals, and unspoilt Himalayan valleys dotted with wooden houses and Buddhist monasteries. Breathe-in the peace and tranquility on a bespoke luxury holiday to Bhutan.

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Example Holidays


A whales tail at sunset

Cross the Antarctic Circle

Your journey starts in Ushuaia, where you’ll set off across the Drake Passage. Along the way, our expedition team will teach you crucial wildlife guidelines and biosecurity procedures, before providing an informative talk on Antarctica’s history, environment and wildlife.

As you reach the Antarctic Peninsula and Circle, ice sculptures will start to punctuate the frozen waters around you. Spend the next six days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and Circle.

Your expedition team will take you to investigate grounded icebergs, ice cliffs and pebbled beaches while pointing out penguins, seals and whales. Then become one of the fortunate few to cross the Antarctic Circle. Celebrate with a toast on the deck and watch the landscape and wildlife transform around you, with humpbacks, minkes and penguins often seen in this area at this time of year.

Boat near Iceberg

Antarctica, South Georgia, & Falklands

Seeking Antarctica cruises that offer a longer stay and the opportunity to see lesser-explored areas of the continent? An Antarctica, South Georgia and Falklands adventure may be the perfect option for you. This 21-day adventure invites you on an epic journey through some of the world’s most underexplored landscapes.

Set off along the Drake Passage from Ushuaia, spotting icebergs and sea birds from the comfort of the vessel. After arriving in the Antarctic Peninsula, spend four days going on zodiac cruises and making landings to visit penguin rookeries, investigate historic huts and do a polar plunge into the wild waters of this fabled continent.

Then venture to the wild island of South Georgia, home to some of the largest congregations of wildlife on the planet. Set off searching for nesting penguins, seals and bird cliffs, before visiting one of the world’s largest king penguin colonies.

You’ll then set sail to the Falklands (Islas Malvinas) where you will find incredible, uninhabited islands home to incredible populations of bird species including the largest black-browed albatross colony on Earth. Here you can investigate sea cliffs and rugged coves to see sea lions, penguins, dolphins and seals.

Antarctica Express - Fly Cruise

Antarctica Express – Fly Cruise

The Antarctica Express is a spectacular cruise from South America to Antarctica. Beginning in Punta Arenas, you’ll board a flight to King George Island, where a zodiac awaits to transport you to your sleek vessel. Then you can spend the next four days hiking to penguin rookeries, taking zodiac cruises to see whales and spotting leopard seals and orcas. All the while, the thunderous sound of calving glaciers resonates around you.

Galapagos Seaman Journey

Galapagos Seaman Journey

From £1995 pp for 3 nights / £2650 pp for 4 nights / £4600 for 7 nights

The Seaman Journey offers a classic cruise to the Galapagos. The boutique first-class catamaran has an onboard bar headed by an experienced bartender who can whip up fresh cocktails for the 16 lucky guests staying in its spacious cabins.

Angel Galapagos

Angel Galapagos

From £2100 pp for 3 nights / £3300 for 4 nights / £5200 for 7 nights

Angel is a sleek Galapagos Island cruise vessel that was expertly designed in the Netherlands. It is one of the newest and most sought-after first-class yacht cruises in the archipelago. Up to 16 passengers can enjoy a plush stay on this vessel thanks to its airy suites, sleek convertible cabins and the excellent service provided by its 9-person crew.

EcoGalaxy II Galapagos

EcoGalaxy II Galapagos

From £2700 pp for 4 nights / £3400 pp for 5 nights

EcoGalaxy II also offers a wonderful cruise to the Galapagos islands. This first-class catamaran boasts the lowest fuel consumption of vessels of its kind and directly supports local schools, projects and foundations. EcoGalaxy II has 8 plush staterooms, each of which showcases a chic, contemporary aesthetic.

Sea Star Galapagos

Sea Star Galapagos

From £3500 pp for 4 nights / £4500 pp for 5 nights

Promising a unique and authentic experience, Sea Star is owned by a local Galapagueno family. This Galapagos cruise offers a charming and luxurious adventure for guests, with jacuzzis, a mini library, a video library and sun loungers. Snorkelling equipment and kayaks are also provided for water-based adventures.

Isabela II Galapagos

Isabela II Galapagos

From £3600 pp for 4 nights / £4800 pp for 6 nights

Isabela II is great for those wanting to experience a slightly larger Galapagos cruise whilst still enjoying personalised service. It caters to up to 40 passengers across its pristine, minimalist cabins. Onboard, passengers can enjoy various amenities including a library, bar, observation decks, dining room and game room. It is also carbon neutral and directly compensates for its carbon emissions. Additionally, it provides exclusive landings, allowing guests to enjoy having the islands entirely to themselves instead of sharing them with other tourists.

Infinity Galapagos

Infinity Galapagos

From £3100 pp for 3 nights / £4600 pp for 4 nights / £6900 for 7 nights

One of the most advanced Galapagos Island cruise vessels of its kind, Infinity is a chic motor yacht complete with a whirlpool spa, living room and dining area. Something that particularly sets it apart is that it has one of the best guide-to-passenger ratios in the archipelago. With two dedicated naturalist guides for just 20 passengers, guests can expect in-depth geographical and ecological insights throughout their voyage.

Top Bhutan Experiences


Archery

Take part in the national sport

Whether taking part yourself or watching a local game, no trip to Bhutan is complete without a spot of Archery. At the official games the singing and dancing from the spectators is just as entertaining as the match itself, and if you do try your hand please let us know if you achieve a bullseye! Speak to our team about including this in your bespoke luxury holiday to Bhutan.

Taktshang Goemba

Hike to The Tiger’s Nest

Take the steep pilgrimage up to Bhutan’s most famous monastery, iconic Taktshang Goemba (The Tiger’s Nest), clinging to the cliffs high above Paro Valley. Bhutan’s strict limits on visitor numbers ensures it never feels overcrowded, despite being considered an unofficial manmade wonder of the world. A hike to the famous landmark is a must-include in our bespoke luxury holidays to Bhutan.

A Bhutanese festival

Experience a local festival

A Bhutanese festival is a special event to witness, full of spectacular costumes and masked dancing to raucous traditional music. The springtime Paro Tsechu festival is considered the most spectacular, but any of the local events taking place around the year will leave you mesmerised. Finding availability during a festival can be tricky, but we will always try and include one in your bespoke luxury holiday to Bhutan.

Bhutan Mini Guide


Population

Bhutan has a population of less than 800,000 people, spread out across it’s kingdom at a rate of just 20 people per km (the UK for comparison has 275 people per km.) The capital and largest city is Thimpu, whilst the international airport is 50km away in Paro, the closest town to Tigers Nest.

Timezones

Bhutan is 6 hours ahead of GMT, in what is simply called “Bhutan Time”

Money & Currency

The Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN) is the country’s national currency, with approximately 100 to the pound at the time of writing.

When to Travel

October to December offer the sunniest days, with temperatures reaching a low in January and February, whilst the skies stay clear and dry through to April. Summer brings the warmest temperatures, but also the likelihood of showers during the monsoon season.

How To Get There

With no direct flights from the UK, most travellers fly first to Delhi, Kathmandu or Bangkok, from where you can connect to Paro with Druk Air. As you will be changing airlines and tickets, we recommend overnighting in those cities on the way to avoid a missed connection.

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