Beach Tours

On this 7-day Baja California Nature Tour, you’ll first be treated to spectacular nature and wildlife opportunities in Mexico’s central Baja California peninsula and the Sea of Cortez.

Set out by boat into the Bay of La Paz, for San Rafaelito, where you’ll get your first snorkel opportunity before heading to Balendra Bay, a protected area home to pristine beaches, mangroves and stunning scenery, great for trekking and snorkelling. Final stop takes you to the whale shark observation zone.

Experience luxurious tented glamping on Espiritu Santo Island. Part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is one of the best marine life viewing destinations in the world. Whales, dolphins, sea turtles, manta rays and plenty of beautiful tropical fish call the surrounding waters home, while bird species including Blue-footed Boobies, Reddish Egrets, Great Blue Herons and Yellow-footed Gulls frequent the island’s skies and shores.

Finally, journey to Los Cabos at the southernmost tip of the Baja California peninsula for some well-earned time spent soaking up the sun and sand in San Jose del Cabo before heading home.

Discover the spectacular ancient Maya civilisations in Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula on this Chichen Itza to Tulum tour.

Explore one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, the impressive pyramid at Chichen Itza, before continuing to the charming city of Merida and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Mayan ruins, Uxmal, where you’ll explore the Palace of the Governors. Opt to add a local Cantinas cultural experience, exploring some of the more historical venues in town for a refreshing beverage and snacks.

Finally, visit one of the Yucatan’s newly discovered cenotes, cave-like underground freshwater sources, hidden in the jungle, before wrapping up your expedition at the ruins at Tulum and relaxing on the tropical beaches of the Riviera Maya.

Created for nature and wildlife lovers, this active trip offers incredible intimate experiences at responsibly operated establishments. Go on an exciting safari trip to a National Park to see some of the last remaining wild elephant herds. Explore remote villages and small towns that are still untouched by mass tourism to uncover authentic local culture. End the trip on a high note with a once-in-a-lifetime sea kayaking expedition with overnight camping at secluded islands.

Enjoy a more in-depth experience with this trip that highlights quaint local neighbourhoods and off-the-beaten-path villages around the Golden Triangle of North Thailand. From the bustling urban city, invigorating nature hikes to sea kayaking around stunning sea caves, you can anticipate some of the most impressive yet diverse aspects of Thailand.

Spend three nights each in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and a beach resort to see the most iconic parts of Thailand and experience the wide variety of food, scenery, and cultures it has to offer. In Bangkok, visit the Grand Palace, Wat Po (the Reclining Buddha), Wat Arun (the Temple of Dawn), and Wat Saket (the Golden Mount). Also experience an off-the-beaten-path culinary feast of local delicacies that help you understand the local culture.

In the north visit Chiang Mai to have a truly engaging experience with Thai food that can only be found in the north, plus an exclusive, private experience at a village-operated responsible elephant camp.

Then travel south to the island of Koh Yao Noi off the coast of Phuket to experience the scenic beauty of Phang Nga Bay at a beach resort–selected based on your input about the kind of location and experiences you want.

starting in Melacca, enjoy cycling through scenic countryside, past rubber plantations and explore Malacca, marvelling at the Dutch, Indian, British and Portuguese legacies that permeate the architecture and street life of the vibrant historic centre.

Transfer to Kuala Lumpur for a two-night stay where you’ll take in the sweeping contemporary buildings, colonial charm and age-old mosques and religious centres before a short flight to Penang. The Evening Street Food tour is a real highlight as well as the half-day “Dim Sum and Street Art” adventure in Georgetown.

Fly to Kuching where you will visit Bako National Park and Mulu National Park. Highlights of Mulu include a Tree Top Walk, beautiful Nature Heritage Trails, Pukau Waterfall, and of course, the caves.

Over three days you’ll explore Kabili-Sepilok Forest, renowned for its orchids, ancient trees, and it's orangutan community before heading to the Kinabatangan River where you’ll pass mangroves, wetlands and lush rainforests with plenty of opportunities for wildlife spotting.

Head back to Kota Kinabalu and spend your final days spotting sea turtles and spectacular coral on snorkelling expeditions on Gaya Island

Malaysia is a land of extreme beauty and dramatic contrasts, full of natural wonders and wildlife. This itinerary is a medley of Malaysia’s most striking natural surroundings, both inland and on the water taking you to some extraordinary places that not all tourists get to see.

Start in Kuala Lumpur where you can visit highlights like the Batu Caves and the Petronas Towers before heading deep into the jungle to greet its colourful inhabitants and nocturnal creatures in Taman Negara. Head to the east coast where you can visit a turtle sanctuary and enjoy white sand beaches at Tanjong Jara.

Fly onto Kota Kinabalu, Borneo and enjoy getting up close and personal with Borneo’s orangutans, pygmy elephants and primates before finishing your trip snorkelling, swimming and spa-ing to your heart’s content on Gaya Island.

starting with a two-night stay at Sepilok Nature Resort, the Kabili-Sepilok Forest as well as Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary, the Sun Bear Conservation Centre and the Rainforest Discovery Centre. From Sepilok you’ll depart on a two-hour journey to the Kinabatangan River, passing local villages and wildlife like elephants, hornbills, gibbons and many species of bird.

A short flight will take you to Mulu National Park to experience to cave chambers in Mulu; they are the largest in the world. Take a guided walk to Lang Cave to see stalactites and stalagmites before continuing to Deer Cave, famous for its bat colony who depart the cave on mass as dusk. Take a longboat ride along the Melinau River to Wind Cave, and a trip to Asia’s longest cave, Clearwater Cave.

Onto Kuching where your guide will take you on a city stroll to learn about local history and to try some of the delicious regional food. Highlights of the day include viewing the Mughal-style pink State mosque and taking a sunset cruise along the Sarawak River.

Explore either Bako National Park or the Kuching Wetlands. Bako is a pristine rainforest just an hour away from the city with wildlife, diverse plant life, waterfalls, beaches and hiking trails where the Kuching Wetlands offers the chance to look for Irrawaddy dolphins in their natural habitat.

Finally, fly to to Langkawi and relax on pristine beaches against a verdant rainforest backdrop before heading home.

This holiday takes in some unique off-the-beaten-track jungle expeditions as well as plenty of time on to relax on glorious tropical beaches.

Follow a historic trail used by tribal hunters over water crossings and through forests on the Pinnacles trek. Marvel at some of the most extensive and most dramatic cave passages in the world and explore Danum Valley, keeping watch for orangutans, gibbons, slow loris and many more in the awe-inspiring rainforest.

Finally, snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park.

Get an authentic feel for the depth and variety of Borneo's wildlife, village life, culture and tradition on this 16 day adventure.

Starting in Mulu National Park exploring the "Headhunters Trail," explore the magnificent cave chambers and climb Mt Api to view the Pinnacles in Mulu National Park visiting the indigenous tribes to stay in their traditional longhouse.

Trek the trail taken historically by the Kayan "headhunters" and discover World Heritage Kinabalu Park, a flora enthusiast’s dream before you make the 4,098 meter climb to the summit of Mount Kinabalu.

Finally, celebrate your achievements with three days of relaxation at Pantai Dalit Beach before heading home.

Starting your trip in Kuala Lumpur, you can explore China Town, the Jamek Mosque and Sri Maha Mariamman Hindu Temple before heading on to Borneo.

Drift down the Kinabatangan River searching for some of Asia’s best wildlife: wild orangutan, red and silver leaf monkeys and pygmy elephants and get a bird’s eye view of Danum Valley, spotting birds and gibbons.

Explore the countryside around Kota Kinabalu by bike and wonder at the rolling hills, lush forests and small villages before unwinding at Japamala and spending time snorkelling, in the spa or simply reading a book under the shade of the palm trees.

Starting in Kuching, take a guided stroll or cycle to discover the city and its surrounds, learning about Kuching’s history and experience the delicious and varied local food along the way.

Travel by boat to Bako National Park, a pristine rainforest with wildlife, diverse plant life, waterfalls, beaches, rock formations and hiking trails. Visit the Kuching Wetlands, home to a variety of birds, fish and crocodile.

A short morning flight takes you directly from Kuching to Mulu, where you visit the treetop tower for views across the national park, take a stroll along the boardwalk to see waterfalls or follow a short heritage trail.

Explore the magnificent stalactites and stalagmites at Lang Cave before proceeding to Deer Cave and see the colony of free-tailed bats that inhabit the cave. Take a night trek through the jungle to the park headquarters; keep a lookout for nocturnal animals and the flash of fireflies.

Wake up to the sounds of the jungle before taking a short longboat ride to experience Wind Cave and Clearwater Cave. These form part of the Sarawak Chamber - the most extensive connected cave system in the world.

Fly to Kota Kinabalu and choose from a range of activities such as a day trip to Mount Kinabalu National Park or a cycle tour weaving through the countryside around the Kiulu River via a network of rope bridges and easy road trails.

Onto Sandakan where you'll explore the Kinabatangan River with your expert nature guide. The surrounding rainforest is alive with monkey and bird species that the guide will point out during your stay. Whether it's during nocturnal treks, from the comfort of your hotel deck or while cruising to Pitas Oxbow Lake. You're likely to see proboscis monkeys, orangutans and pygmy elephants during your stay here.

Head onto Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park where you'll check-in at Gaya Island Resort where you'll spend the rest of your holiday at leisure, enjoying the beautiful beaches and reflecting on your adventure.

This holiday includes less travel than the typical Sri Lanka tour and focuses solely on the south coast of the island. You’ll travel with your chauffeur-guide and days will be balanced with immersive cultural experiences and time relaxing on the beach — a laid-back way to explore the country’s variety.

Explore the beauty of Sri Lanka including tropical rainforests, soaring hillsides, and coastal wetlands. This fantastic 3-week itinerary provides the opportunity to observe the scenery and rich culture of the island while keeping watch for an extraordinary wealth of birds. Accommodation is always comfortable and ranges from magical eco-lodges to a unique beach treat. As with all our holidays, this itinerary is for inspiration, and we can tailor it to suit your preferred travel pace or style.

This fantastic tour covers much of the island - taking in the ancient cities, the hill country and a beach stay. Transport is with your chauffeur-guide and mini-van, which will remain with you for most of the tour. You can use the vehicle to go on as many day trips and excursions as you wish.

The accommodation is super family-friendly – these hotels have family rooms, interconnecting rooms, and cottages and villas all to yourself. A set up like this maximises value, as well as allowing for privacy and quality family time.

This holiday routing is a luxurious family adventure through Sri Lanka, designed so you can discover the best of the island in style. The journey includes scenic landscapes and unique excursions that your family can experience together. Travel is with a private chauffeur-guide, and a scenic seaplane flight is also part of this holiday, a fantastic experience and a great way to minimise road travel time! Accommodation is in top-notch, family-friendly properties throughout.

Explore rural villages close to the Sigiriya rock fortress and get a glimpse of a side of Sri Lanka other tourists pass by, go on wildlife safaris and relax at camp, experience fantastic aerial views from your seaplane and more on this luxury tour.

For a small country, Sri Lanka has a vast diversity of animal life. We've designed this itinerary to provide the best opportunities to observe the endemic creatures in their natural habitat. It is ideal for wildlife enthusiasts and also includes some time at the beach. It is lighter on the history and culture than some of our other suggested holidays, but as always we can tailor the itinerary to ensure the balance is right for you.

Visiting various national parks and different parts of the coast you'll have the chance to see Leopards, Elephants, Dolphins, and Whales, and if you are lucky enough, the elusive Sloth Bear, amongst a wealth of birds, reptiles, and invertebrates.

Experience Chile’s cosmopolitan capital of Santiago before continuing to Chile’s most popular coastal city Valparaiso at the start of this 10-day Santiago to Buenos Aires Wine Tour. You’ll then cross the Andes Mountains to Mendoza, where you’ll spend two days exploring the heart of the Argentinian winelands, with wine tastings and delicious lunches along the way. You’ll conclude your South American adventure in Buenos Aires, where you’ll enjoy city tours and free time to explore, and round it all off with an unforgettable tango show.

If breath-taking, arid expanses excite you then this 10-day Uyuni to San Pedro de Atacama tour is just the ticket. You will tour the expansive and otherworldly Uyuni Flats in Bolivia in a luxury private 4WD vehicle and sleep in a unique hotel constructed out of salt, then head South to the Atacama Desert, to explore thermal springs and Moon-like landscapes. Finally, you’ll spend three nights in Santiago, the Chilean capital, taking in the sophisticated delights of this cosmopolitan city and its surroundings.

Explore the highlights of the southern half of South America during this 12-day Southern Circuit Tour. You’ll visit the cosmopolitan capital cities of Santiago and Buenos Aires, the Chilean seaside towns of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar, taking in their key sites, and discover the wonders of the Patagonian wilderness. You will visit not one but two breath-taking glaciers, and tour both the Perito Moreno National Park and the Torres del Paine National Park to complete your Patagonian experience, before heading home.

Properly imbibe the magnificent scenery of Patagonia’s Torres del Paine National Park. This five-day Torres del Paine Lodge tour allows you to trek, tour and horseback ride during the day, but return to comfort and quality service at night. You can customize your excursions, but will certainly want to visit breath-taking Lago Grey and Glacier Grey, all the while looking out for Patagonian wildlife and learning about local flora. You’ll also have the option to enjoy a luxurious spa treatment to work away the aches in your muscles.

This seven-day Santiago to Easter Island Tour takes you from the sophisticated capital to the mysterious islands, two of Chile’s most popular destinations. Enjoy modern-day city life interwoven with history in the capital, drink in the culture of Valparaiso, then head to Easter Island aka Rapa Nui in the Pacific Ocean for a chance to marvel at the Moai, the giant human forms carved from stone. A dip in the Pacific and a walk along the rim of a volcanic crater round off this fantastic opportunity to take in the cultural wonders of Chile and its islands.

This tour allows you to experience the full range of culture, history and a bit of adventure in The North and Central Highlands of Vietnam from the ethnic minority communities to the modern cities and the everything in between. One of the best ways to learn about the traditions of Vietnam is to travel around the north where you will be met with breath-taking scenery and fascinating local culture.

Let’s explore Vietnam in 3 weeks to enjoy all the highlights of this S-shaped country. You will have a great time full of joy and happiness, discover the tradition of the Vietnamese people as well as the amazing nature in each place and relax at the beach in Phu Quoc island.

Spend 14 days in Vietnam and immerse yourself in a collection of World Heritage Sites in Vietnam from historic and cultural to breath taking beautiful natural landscapes. This trip offers you a chance to explore most of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Vietnam from the wonderful landscape of Halong Bay to the charm of Hoi An ancient town, the cultural and historic site of Ben Hai, Hien Luong Bridge and Long Tan Battle Field. This tour will immerse you in history, nature, tradition.

You’ll start your Sri Lanka holiday adjusting to a gentler pace of life among the tea plantations of Hill Country. Then, go on a thrilling safari before cooling off on a pristine beach near Galle, before sampling the hum of Colombo.

Visit the local tea factory, spot the abundant wildlife during game drives in Yala National Park, enjoy the Galle beaches, and spend your final days in Colombo, the capital Of Sri Lanka.

This Sri Lanka luxury holiday odyssey is an experiential masterpiece, even if we do say so ourselves. To the uninitiated, the dizzying diversity of a tour of Sri Lanka can be overwhelming; this itinerary takes all the confusion away, while covering a lot of jaw-dropping ground by planes, trains and automobiles.

Explore the Tamil heartlands in the far north of Sri Lanka, marvel at the treasures of the Cultural Triangle, relax in Kandy and Tea Country before visiting two great safari parks. Then an exquisite beach beckons before, finally, you sample SL’s buzzing capital.

A family holiday in Sri Lanka means that the response to the inevitable question of ‘what are we doing today?’ is met with excited eyes. Our Family Holiday to Sri Lanka itinerary combines safari and beach along with a number of super-fun child focused activities for the whole family to enjoy. Trekking up Mini Adam’s Peak, cycling through villages and paddy fields and we even manage to get a little culture in to broaden your little darlings’ horizons. And of of this, of course, with a carefully selected experiential hotels that cater for youngsters.

Sri Lanka’s national parks are a joy for wildlife lovers. This amazing itinerary takes in the island’s most exhilarating national parks, Gal Oya, the Horton Plains, Yala, Uda Walawe and Bundula, before finishing on a tropical beach near Galle’s old fort.

With 26 national parks, 492 species of birds identified and 125 species of mammals, a tour of Sri Lanka is high on any nature lover’s bucket list. When it comes to wildlife holidays, Sri Lanka is clearly at the top of the food chain, above its often larger Asian neighbours.

This summer season specific family friendly itinerary is perfect for those who want to explore the island’s gorgeous central, hill and eastern destinations. The journey ties in coastal, ancient towns, UNESCO World Heritage sites, game drives in Wilpattu for a less touristic, visually stunning lush landscape, secluded waterfalls and beautiful treks amidst untouched forest in Koslanda, lounging on one of Sri Lanka’s most brilliant beaches that open out to turquoise waters and sampling the island’s freshest seafood in Passikudah. Drive times may be a little longer, but are well worth the time spent on the road taking in equally beautiful scenery. The summer season in Sri Lanka is full of surprises, with the East Coast at its best, and sites each have their own amazing experiences in store.

This tour is for the water babies, the swimmers and the dippers and is the perfect balance of exploration and relaxation, immersing guests in some of the most iconic swims in Devon, from Sharrah Pool in the heart of Dartmoor to Dartmoor's rugged coast and the Bantham river 'swoosh'.