Imagine travel the way it really should be, exploring your destination deeper, slower and more authentically, going ‘beyond the bucket list’ to discover hidden gems and real life-affirming experiences. Use our slow travel holidays examples below for some inspiration, and then contact us so we can start plotting your dream adventure.
Our active sabbatical holiday through Peru, Ecuador and Galapagos covers it all. From Gastronomy, volcanoes, Andean cultures and hiking. Explore jungles, go kayaking and seek out wildlife. Stay in some beautiful boutique hotels and adventure lodges, getting away from busy areas and doing things differently. A retirement holiday or career sabbatical; this is how you do South America
Go deep on this journey through a remarkably diverse little country. Explore indigenous markets, steamy cloud forests, volcanoes, lakes, the Amazon basin, Inca ruins, colonial cities, working farms, and the Galapagos Islands. Designed at a leisurely pace to immerse yourself in the true spirit of Ecuador.
Slow travel through India at its finest, discover Rajasthan’s many secrets and hidden gems. From remote and beautiful countryside, boutique hotels, the land of Leopards, rich colourful cities and the thrill of Delhi; you will take the path less trodden and embrace the real Rajasthan. Seeing both the highlights and the lesser-known delights, away from crowds. Try incredible food, sunset desert drives, the Blue city of Jodhpur on foot, cycle round Udaipur, hear the stories and enjoy the solitude of Indian countryside.
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.
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.
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 Chile’s dramatic landscapes and fascinating cultures on this leisurely-paced journey. After a week exploring Santiago, Valparaíso and the Winelands, continue south to discover the Lake District and Chiloe, including visits to local farms and community cooking classes. End with an in-depth six-night Atacama experience, allowing you to go beyond the usual tourist highlights once again in one of South America’s most stunning settings.
