With a cultural history dating back for millennia, Rajasthan is a place of vibrant colours, religions, palaces and festivals. Our tailormade slow travel holidays take you here and beyond, to pristine wilderness, dramatic landscapes, jaguars, leopards, and some of Asia’s best cuisine and friendliest people.
The classic India holiday, where cities meet temples and forts but with our Travel Differently twist. We’ve slowed down the pace and incorporated time in Ranthambore to search for Tigers and journey through rich jungle staying in the best wildlife lodges. Our local guides will take you on amazing daily activities to see the real people and cultures of Rajasthan.
Get active beyond the unmissable gorilla trekking to also include a full day chimpanzee habituation experience, exhilarating white water rafting on The Nile, hike end-to-end through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, explore the wild bush by foot and horseback, and enjoy many other outdoor activities around this enchanting country.
Embark on an epic 1000-mile road trip across one of Africa’s most beautiful countries, ranging from traditional safari grasslands to thick teaming jungle, via jaw-dropping lakes and mesmerising volcanos. Meet gorillas, chimpanzees, golden monkeys and tree-climbing lions, alongside community projects and cultural initiatives that aim to provide a sustainable future.
Enjoy the wildlife wonders of Uganda in supreme comfort, staying at three of the country’s most luxurious and stylish lodges. You will have opportunities to track Mountain Gorillas, Chimpanzees and Golden Monkeys, as well as embark on game drives and boat trips to find large numbers of elephants, hippos, buffalo and of the course the famous local tree-climbing lions.
If you wanted to add the iconic Mountain Gorillas of Rwanda to your African adventures, this short luxurious extension to any Ugandan, Tanzanian or South African itinerary is a wonderful way to do it. Stay at one of the world famous 5-star eco lodges around Volcanos National Park for your gorilla trekking, where life-affirming experiences meet a world class conservation success story.
If you want to get beneath the skin of this unique country, then this is your itinerary. Spend a little longer in the capital, Thimpu, to explore the markets and local life. Continue to the Punakha, Gangtey and isolated Bumthang, switching between eco lodges, heritage hotels, and even a sustainable farm project. Add in hiking, rafting, and camping, finishing at unmissable Tigers Nest Monastery, and you have truly “done” Bhutan.
See the greatest sights in Bhutan in a more active way. Try white water rafting in Punakha Valley. Cycle your way through the countryside, with bicycles in your van throughout any road journeys. Hike and camp the four-day Druk Trail. And of course, ascend the walk to Tigers Nest Monastery.
Bhutan is Asia’s most exclusive sustainable travel destination, and as a result offers some of the most stunning eco-luxury properties we have ever laid our eyes upon. Explore this mesmerising country in upmost comfort from the sublime Six Senses, Uma, Taj and Aman lodges along the way, taking in all of the highlights of Thimpu, Punakha, Gangtey and Paro.
This slow travel Mexico culture holiday gives you time to soak it all up and experience your own version of Mexico. Journey from the sprawling metropolis of Mexico City down through the quaint colonial cities of Puebla and Oaxaca. Discover the real cultures of Mexico. See volcanoes in the distance, sail through vast canyons, walk amongst local villages and scale temples at sunrise in the jungle. Travelling overland you’ll reach lesser visited areas such as Palenque and Campeche where the way of life hasn’t changed for centuries. Head towards the coast via Chichen Itza (one of the Seven Wonders of the World), before ending on the stunning Caribbean Coast for some relaxation.
Our favourite wildlife experience in India! The crumbling remnants of the Aravali Mountains create one of the most mesmerising landscapes to track the Indian leopard. Living in harmony with the red-turbaned Rabari shepherds, these big cats are one of India’s most unique and successful conservation stories and represent a true benchmark in human/wildlife cohabitation.
Rajasthan is home to an abundance of grand properties, occupied by families for generations. Some of the very best of these open their doors to visitors to experience the true grandeur of the Mughal Empire and beyond. From dinner atop the ramparts of a rural fort, to rowing out on lakes before a sundowner with your hosts, you will experience aspects of local life rarely seen by other visitors.
Rajasthan is home to all manner of festivals. The fireworks of Diwali and colours of Holi are renowned throughout the world, but just as important to local communities can be the smaller celebrations. The gathering of Sufi’s for music at the tomb of Nizamuddin in Delhi, a local village harvest fete in Jodhpur, or even a birthday party for a village elder in Rohet. A truly authentic experience.
