Cruise & Sailing Tours

This tour explores the stunning rich and verdant green landscape of Kerala. We experience charms of an old trading port; take a houseboat cruise on its backwaters and spend relaxing downtime by the beach. The itinerary begins with a two-night stay in Kochi with a sightseeing tour exploring its long heritage and some outstanding architecture. We then travel to the coast for a memorable houseboat cruise through Kerala’s famous backwaters, a lush green water world of great beauty, before the tour concludes with a two-night stay at the enchanting seaside resort of Mararikulam.

Highlights

• Fort Kochi, with its grandiose colonial architecture and laid back tropical charm.
• The backwaters, a picturesque network of canals, lagoons and lush greenery.
• Houseboat cruise through the backwaters of Alleppey.
• Mararikulam, a serene and tranquil beach destination

Our tour is an interesting experience into culturally enchanting and verdant landscapes and charms of tropical South India. We explore ancient Hindu temples and lavish palaces; enjoy picturesque hill walks; see exotic wildlife in its natural habitat; and relax on a houseboat while cruising through the famous Kerala backwaters.

Highlights:

• Watching wild elephants and tigers in national parks in Bandipur, Madumalai and Nagarhole.
• Riding the toy train through the hills.
• Exploring Munnar hill station famous for its picturesque tea gardens.
• Experiencing old seaport of Cochin.
• Riding the boat on Periyar Lake.

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.

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.

Our family-friendly journey is the perfect introduction to the scenic southwestern corner of India. From picturesque old hill stations and colonial trading ports to wildlife sanctuaries and pristine beaches, there much to see, appreciate and digest on this varied tour. The tour features backwater cruise on houseboats. The tour begins at Kochi on the Malabar Coast, with its handsome old colonial buildings harking back to the day when this was the hub of India’s lucrative spice. After exploring Cochin we head inland to the green hills for a two-night stay in the lovely old hill station of Munnar. We enjoy a gentle walk through the hills and tea plantations, visiting the picturesque village of Annamudi, before we head across to the city and arrive at thekkady. After seeing the spice plantations around Thekkady, we visit Periyar National Park to watch wildlife including elephants and tigers. We descend to the coast for an enjoyable cruise along the picturesque Kerala backwaters before the tour concludes with some downtime on beautiful beaches of Marari’.

Highlights

• Fort Kochi - an amalgam of Old Portuguese, Dutch and British colonial architecture.
• Munnar - a beautiful hill station high in the Western Ghats.
• Periyar National Park - a sanctuary for exotic wildlife including elephants and tigers.
• Alleppey - a picturesque town of canals, backwaters, lagoons & beaches.
• Mararikulam- A serene and tranquil beach destination.

There is nothing we love more than a stress-busting and soul-cleansing luxury holiday in Thailand. And Yonder’s Thailand Boutique Bangkok and Beach holiday is the ultimate crowd pleaser. A heavenly ten-day escape that delivers a simply sensational experience, combining glitzy urban living with a little dose of culture and a beach chic lifestyle (think floaty linen kaftans and floppy wide-brimmed hats!) on the white powdery sands in Koh Samui.

In Yonder’s humble opinion, the land of smiles is the ultimate year-round family holiday destination. Rich history, exciting culture and beautiful beaches make Thailand family holidays a true treat for children of all ages. The promised land for most parents is to ensure the trip is entirely hassle-free whilst ensuring that their little darlings have their horizons broadened and actively occupied. And Thailand consistently delivers both.

The simplest formulas are often the best and on this tried and tested itinerary we think we’ve nailed the two-week family getaway. Bangkok and beach, with plenty of eye-opening and fun filled experiences included.

This tour is a rewarding two-week discovery of all the best that this beautiful and green south-western corner of India has to offer. Get close to real Kerala with an off-the-beaten-track two-wheeled exploration of its back-roads and byways, and of course, some well-deserved relaxation on a tropical beach. This narrow Indian state sandwiched between the Arabian Sea and the mountainous Western Ghats is known for its tropical greenery, quiet backwaters, spectacular wildlife reserves and endless tea and spice plantations. This carefully designed two-week itinerary gives one the freedom to stop wherever one likes; to interact with the local villagers; to get close to the soul of the place.

The tour begins with a relaxing stay in Kovalam, with its sandy beaches and lively, before we set off up the coast to the picturesque cliff tops, and bike through villages inhabited by the traditional fishing community of Varkala. It’s a gentle ride on to Kollam, the southern gateway to the Kerala backwaters – mile after mile of stunningly beautiful palm-lined inland waterways. We navigate this quiet and green world aboard wooden canoes from our base in the village of Mancombu. Our route then heads inland, into a landscape of spice, tea and rubber plantations, to reach the charming hill station of Wagamon at an altitude of 1,200 metres, and surrounded by picturesque waterfalls. We enjoy some challenging hill-cycling, and stop by at Periyar National Park where there’s a chance to see wild elephants, leopards and other rare wildlife, before returning to the coast via the hill station of Kuttikkanam. The last two days are spent in the delightful old city of Cochin, with its colonial mansions and laid-back ambience.

Highlights:

• Cycle the Kerala coastline beside magnificent tropical beaches.
• Relax on the beaches of Kovalam.
• Explore Varkala, an unspoiled village with a lovely beach.
• Explore the magical waterways around Kollam and Mancombu.
• Stay in the charming hill station of Wagamon.
• Spot wildlife at Periyar National Park.
  

Thailand is the ultimate tropical playground for fun-loving families. It is sophisticated and safe, whilst offering fascinating diversity which means that kids of all ages will be wide-eyed at the opportunities on offer. From elephants in the north to islands in the south we've got family holidays in Thailand covered.

With canoe safaris along the Zambezi River, you will see wildlife along the many river banks of Lower Zambezi National Park completing a wide range of canoeing activities.

Your last two nights will be spent in Kafue National Park giving you a complete experience with game drives, walking safaris and a boat cruise.

The guides have comprehensive expertise and knowledge of the local nature, wildlife, birds and culture as well as the local knowledge they have gathered through guiding in these areas for numerous years.

High life in Bangkok, City of Angels, jetting on to Koh Samui to be pampered in a hideaway hotel before island hopping to Koh Phangan where your barefoot luxury is a Thailand boutique hotel set beside a perfect crescent bay.

On our Barefoot luxury holiday in Thailand you’ll quickly realise there really is such a thing as paradise. The islands of Koh Samui and Koh Phangan in the Gulf of Siam are beach holiday perfection. They are the kind of places where you can imagine Man Friday running around on the pure white sand in his loincloth. And if you swap the loin cloth for this season’s Orlebar Browns you’re perfectly kitted out. As they say in Thailand, ‘same same but different’ – same setting different outfit. This is a luxury Thailand holiday that will deliver for even the most discerning of Yonderers.

When it comes to honeymoons, Thailand has it all. Everything from beautiful beaches, to magnificent mountains home to remote tribes and ethical elephant sanctuaries, to bonkers Bangkok with all its vibrant facets. And as if this wasn’t enough, we’ve uncovered exquisite hotels that make perfect honeymoon retreats.

We’ve carefully woven an exciting honeymoon starting in Bangkok, where the two of you will get out on foot and by boat to explore the city streets. After a couple of days taking in the sites, sounds and tastes of the City of Angels, you’ll journey north to the lush landscapes of Chiang Mai to hang out with elephants and explore the countryside by bicycle. By this time, the beach will be beckoning and you’ll jet southwards toward Phuket, transferring by speedboat to the far-flung island of Koh Racha.

Take a fully crewed and equipped yacht along the Dalmatian Coast with plenty of opportunities to swim in quiet coves and explore ashore on foot each day. A particular highlight is a visit to the walled medieval city of Dubrovnik and a visit to the island of Vis.

We know luxury Thailand holidays better than most and we are pretty sure that this is one of the most idyllic island itineraries out there. This is our insiders’ guide to hopping between the most beautiful beaches on Thailand’s tropical treasure islands.

There is so much more to discover as we seamlessly transport you by between three very unique castaway islands in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Siam. Epicurean travellers know that no two beaches are the same. The views, the quality of the sand, the changing ocean moods all contrive to make each beach unique.

Explore Rwanda, the land of a thousand hills, on this six day discovery safari. Visit Akagera National Park to spot wildlife and enjoy a boat trip on Lake Ihemaand before hiking the famous Mount Bisoke in Volcanoes National Park.The trip ends with a visit to the Iby'iwacu Cultural Center where you will get to know the traditional history of Rwanda.

Our Rivers, Rainforest and Reef luxury Thailand holiday gives you a wonderful window of perspective on a country begging to be explored. Thailand is brilliantly beautiful, offering an intoxicating mix of experiences, from the mountains and fast-flowing rivers of the mysterious Golden Triangle in the north, to the rainforests of a secret national park and the castaway beaches of the southern islands in the Gulf of Thailand.

Galapagos Safari Camp offers a combination of activities on Santa Cruz Island and boat excursions to beautiful, uninhabited neighbouring islands such as North Seymour, Bartolomé, Plazas and Santa Fe islands. From hiking and biking to wildlife spotting or a trip to Tortuga Bay, Galapagos Safari Camp offers something for everyone.

The Galapagos Marine Reserve is among the largest in the world, a sanctuary for hundreds of different species, many highly endangered. One in four marine species is endemic, found nowhere else on the planet. As a result, SCUBA diving in the Galapagos is considered one of the world’s finest underwater experiences.

Designed for dive enthusiasts, Dive Safaris include two dives per day and a land excursion on arrival. Galapagos Safari Camp are happy to tweak programs with more days of activities on Santa Cruz Island and/or yacht excursions to beautiful, uninhabited neighbouring islands.

Galapagos Family Safaris are a combination of activities on Santa Cruz Island and boat excursions to beautiful, uninhabited neighbouring islands such as North Seymour, Bartolomé, South Plaza or Santa Fe as well as one day’s Fishing Adventure.

As one of the most diverse islands in the Galapagos archipelago, Santa Cruz has a variety of ecosystems; from the forested highlands where the camp is based to the dry, arid coastline, and the transitional zone between the two. These different landscapes offer a multitude of ways to explore the island’s wildlife and geology, making it fun, and above all, easy for families to explore these Galapagos wonders.

Explore the famous Sacred Valley of the Incas and the Galapagos Islands during this unforgettable 13-day adventure.

This trip combines many of our exciting opportunities into one expansive experience. Explore markets and ruins in the Sacred Valley, explore the citadel of Machu Picchu, soak up history among the colonial buildings and Incan architecture of Cusco, tour the political palaces and churches of charming Quito, embark on a luxurious cruise of the beautiful and mystifying Galapagos Islands.

The second half of your trip offers a more relaxed pace during which you will be immersed in the exotic environments of diverse and rare wildlife present on the islands.

Begin your trip with several days on the Ecuadorean mainland, exploring Quito and the surrounding highlands. A full day will be spent in the highlands stopping at small villages en route to the town of Otavalo, home to the renowned Otavalo Indian Market.

From here you'll take the short flight to the Galapagos Islands.

Your cruise itinerary gives you a full week exploring the Galapagos islands on a luxury-class cruise vessel. Cruise programs include two daily guided excursions while sailing throughout the archipelago, from island to island. Alternately, you may opt for a land-based program from one of the upscale hotels located on Santa Cruz Island. Hotel programs include daily yacht excursions to various islands and/or overnight excursions to other islands.

This 11-day Galapagos and Machu Picchu tour allows you to experience the two leading destinations of South America in one seamless and comfortable tour. Explore the wildlife-paradise of the Galapagos Islands in a private luxury boat, visiting natural and geographical wonders. Then immerse yourself in the incredible Incan heartland of Peru, visiting Cuzco, the Sacred Valley, and the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu citadel – the lost city of the Incas.