Peregrine Adventures

Highlights

• As you board your vessel, M.C Queen Beatriz, and follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin, you will encounter nature at its finest.
• Explore the islands from on deck, on foot and in the water, no doubt with your eyes open for your next unique sight.
• You'll encounter giant Galapagos tortoises, blue-footed and masked boobies, pelicans and frigate birds, as well as land and marine iguanas, sea lions, fur seals and perhaps dolphins, whales and sea turtles.

Highlights

• Winter departures mean you can explore the historic sites with fewer crowds to compete with and avoid the blistering heat of turkey in the high season.
• Let a local show you the historic sights of istanbul on a walking tour that visits the hagia sophia and the hippodrome of constantinople, plus the thousands of stalls of the grand bazaar.
• Take a cable car to the lofty ancient city pergamon to explore the theatres, temples and altar, then enjoy a lunch of turkish classic pide (stuffed flatbread).
• Take a guided visit of the treasures contained in the museum of anatolian civilisations, which features artefacts from the palaeolithic, neolithic, bronze age and assyrian periods.
• Experience the captivating, dance-like worship of the whirling dervishes during an evening at a local lodge in bursa.

Highlights

• The unique landscape of etosha national park makes it one of the best animal-viewing destinations in the world, and you'll enjoy a full day of game drives here.
• As eerie as they are fascinating, the sand dunes of the sossusvlei can be seen in all their blazing beauty from the top of dune 45.
• Rise early and witness the colourful sunrise and a picnic breakfast from the edge of fish river canyon, the second largest chasm of its type in the world, before returning to canyon lodge, our feature stay on this trip.
• Enjoy an adventurous yet relaxing canoe trip down the picturesque orange river as the day melts into sunset.
• Step inside faldela's purple house in the bo-kaap region of cape town for an authentic home-cooked dinner. taste some of the traditional dishes such as 'bredie', 'chilli bites' and 'koesisters'.

Highlights

• As you fly from Quito to the Galapagos Islands, located in the equatorial water of the Pacific Ocean, you will suddenly find yourself in a very different world.
• As you board your vessel, M.C Queen Beatriz, and follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin, you will encounter nature at its finest.
• Explore the islands from on deck, on foot and in the water, no doubt with your eyes open for your next unique sight.
• You'll encounter giant Galapagos tortoises, blue-footed and masked boobies, pelicans and frigate birds, as well as land and marine iguanas, sea lions, fur seals and perhaps dolphins, whales and sea turtles.
• Because of the extreme isolation of the islands, nearly a quarter of all species are endemic and much of the wildlife has no instinctive fear of man, allowing you to observe nature in its full glory.

Highlights

• Witness the magic of angkor – the legendary khmer temple complex. two days at the site allows for in-depth viewing of marvels such as bayon, ta prohm and the renowned angkor wat.
• Relax on a sunset cruise along the kampot river and discover local tastes and sights in rural battambang on a remork (tuk-tuk) ride.
• Learn kitchen secrets of local khmer, with a cambodian cooking class and three-course meal out in the countryside around siem reap.
• Discover vietnam's astounding histories, both modern and ancient, from the cu chi war tunnels in ho chi minh city to the old-word heritage and architectural marvels of hue.
• Explore the french influence of the northern city of hanoi. be treated to an exclusive hat xam performance – an ancient musical art form.

Highlights

• Uncover the incredible landscape of spitsbergen, from the quirky northernmost city of longyearbyen to the brilliant blue glaciers such as the ‘14th july glacier’ – not to mention stunning fjords, mountains and cliffs
• Scour sheets of ice and, with some luck, be rewarded with unforgettable sightings of the ruler of the arctic – the mighty polar bear
• Sightings of arctic foxes, breaching whales, lounging masses of walruses, and enchanting seabirds on the cliffs of alkefjellet are all a strong chance on this journey
• See the island from a different angle by going snowshoeing, hiking or sea kayaking at your leisure, with all equipment provided
• Experience the unique and memorable sensation of 24 hours of sunlight

Highlights

• This trip gives new meaning to the word remote, visiting places that are quite literally the most isolated on the planet
• Experience the wildlife wonderland that is south georgia, with thousands upon thousands of penguins to be seen
• From the blackbrowed albatrosses of the falkland islands to the warblers and herons of cape verde, the birdwatching is outstanding from beginning to end
• Step back in time in the little-known tristan da cunha islands, an undisturbed, unesco-protected gem full of seabird colonies, shipwreck history and warm british hospitality

Highlights

• See one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world, Bodhnath Stupa
• Stay in traditional Nepalese teahouses and beautiful villages
• Taste delicious momos, dal bhat and Gurung bread
• Wander the narrow streets of Kathmandu's Old Town
• Trek through the spectacular Annapurna region