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.
If you want to get active in nature, you have chosen the right country! Start your adventure by rafting-in to your first lodge, continue with hikes, hanging bridges, canopy walks and zip lines whilst visiting the Arenal Volcano and Monteverde Cloud Forest, and finish with sea kayaking, snorkelling, and surfing lessons on the Pacific Coast. There’s even plenty of hot springs and beach time, to relax and recover.
Discover this incredible country beyond the highlights by exploring hidden gems such as Selva Verde Rainforest, Maquenque Wildlife Reserve, the Celeste River, and the surfing towns of the Nicoya Peninsula, as well as unmissable Tortuguero, Arenal and Monteverde. Visit chocolate plantations and agro-sustainable farms, kayak through mangroves, hike to waterfalls, bathe in hot springs, and fall in love with sunsets over black sand beaches.
Discover the ultimate in Costa Rican hospitality, staying in a selection of award-winning luxury eco lodges from Arenal to the Osa Peninsula, and ending with a stunning coastal villa. This itinerary is all about the most stunning views, finest food, and handpicked private activities throughout.
This bespoke Mexico holiday stretches from the cacti lined shores of the Pacific Baja California to the tropical Caribbean. Swim with whale sharks in the Sea of Cortez and eat cerviche on the uninhabited island of Espiritu Santo, before exploring the highlands of Central Mexico with its authentic food, culture, and archaeological sites around Mexico City, Puebla and Merida. End with some time relaxing in the Yucatan Peninsula, swim in under water caves and cenotes near Tulum, scale the temples of Coba and snorkel with Turtles in Ackumal. An ethical Mexico holiday.
Take in Guatemala’s dramatic landscapes and discover its fascinating history, from Mayan ruins to modern day traditions, whilst making the most of the great outdoors in this amazing holiday to Guatemala. Sample delicious street food and explore the volcanoes and coffee plantations nearby. Continue to Lake Atitlan and learn about traditions spanning centuries which are still very much a way of life today in rural Guatemala. Finish in the north in the dense virgin jungle at the ancient citadel of Tikal. The best active adventure holiday to Guatemala.
Embark on an epic overland journey across three remarkable countries. Explore welcoming Mexican culture in Oaxaca, San Cristobal and Merida, the imposing ruins of Palenque, Chichen Itza and Tikal, the stunning beaches of Belize’s coastline, and the rainforests, lakes and volcanoes of mysterious Guatemala. Slow travel through Central America staying in the best sustainable lodges and top luxury lodges in each location. Our best Central America adventure.
Embark on an exciting and active Nicaragua holiday, as you conquer zip-lining, hiking and surfing amongst pristine nature. Immerse yourself in enchanting cloud forests. Experience the raw power of volcanoes, before relaxing amidst lush coffee plantations. Explore ancient traditions and local customs. End your adventure basking on the paradise beaches of the Pacific coast.
Dive into breathtaking beauty with an eco adventure holiday to Panama. Embark on a journey through misty cloud forests, where lush greenery and exotic flora await your arrival. Perfect for those looking for a cultural holiday to Panama, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Panamanian culture, as you connect with vibrant traditions and warm-hearted indigenous locals. Let’s not forget about the awe-inspiring Panama Canal, a true engineering marvel that has shaped history. On your own tailor-made Panama holiday, every day is an opportunity for discovery and wonder.
Explore Latin America’s most spectacular countries in-depth on this amazing eco-luxury holiday to Peru Ecuador and Galapagos. Combine the unmissable highlights of Machu Picchu, the Amazon and the Galapagos, with less visited but equally rewarding experiences in the Sacred Valley, Cloud Forest, and Ecuadorian Andes. Take a slower, deeper pace and really experience the best of these countries.
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.
