Swimming Tours

Galapagos and Machu Picchu are two of the most popular destinations in South America. Your tour begins in Quito, which has a well-preserved colonial center and spectacular views of the Andes and nearby volcanoes. You will then travel to the Galapagos Islands for a four day cruise aboard the Galapagos Legend, where you will enjoy plant and animal species that are found nowhere else on Earth. The final part of your tour will take you to Peru to see Machu Picchu, the spectacular mountain top citadel known as the ‘Lost city of the Incas’.

Lodging and Meals: This tour includes accommodations for 11 nights (2 nights in Quito, 3 nights on the Galapagos Legend, 2 nights in Lima, 3 nights in Cusco, and 1 night in Machu Picchu), and 19 meals (11 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 3 dinners).

Best Time to Go: April-October.

Get ready for an incredible South American vacation with this Machu Picchu & Galapagos tour filled with adventure and mystery. Explore famous archeological ruins, historical sites, cultural towns, and the enchanted Galapagos Islands for a closer look at the wonderful things this part of the world has to offer.

This 13-day adventure is one of the best Peru, Ecuador and Galapagos tours for solo travelers, couples, families, or groups alike. You’ll stay in your choice of the best 4-star and 5-star hotels during your tours to Peru and Ecuador and relish the luxurious comforts aboard your Galapagos Islands cruise.

Highlights

• Explore Peru and Ecuador's most famous sites
• Visit Lima's Santo Domingo convent & renowned Larco Museum
• Marvel at the majesty of Machu Picchu
• See the ancient sites of the Incan Sacred Valley
• Experience the colonial charms of Cusco
• Luxury Galapagos expedition cruise
• Witness the remarkable endemic species of the Enchanted Isles
• Activities and accommodations can be tailored to suit your taste and budget
• Private guided excursions and transfers to enrich your experience

This tour joins up the most stunning sea and estuary swims in Devon into a magical and reviving swimming weekend you’ll remember for a lifetime. Join one of our friendly groups, meet like-minded people and discover new places – from the water up!

Enjoy the lidos, coves and coastal walks of Devon in this weekend getaway.

Enjoy an early morning dip in the Penzance Lido, a sea temperature salt water art deco haven and a new “hot” 35 degrees geothermal pool for you to enjoy. If you can drag yourself out of the pool we head to the Lizard which has some of the most spectacular cliff-top views of the week, and a swim by the sheltered harbour at Mullion Cove.

Transferring and taking the train into St Ives – known as one of Britain’s most beautiful train journeys! – we take the morning to explore the town, swim in the sheltered harbour or the Atlantic facing Porthmeor Beach. Look out for seals, regularly spotted perusing this coast line and happily floating alongside swimmers with their natural curiosity. Lunching in Carbis Bay, and swimming crystal clear water, you’ll be forgiven for thinking you are in the Caribbean! We dine as a group for our last night’s dinner.

Invigorating and reviving, we'll take you to the hidden swimming spots, coves and beaches of Devon's gorgeous and rugged Coast and with beautiful wild swims on Dartmoor

Experience Hope Cove and swim through the arch at Thurlestone Rock, and visit the Tinside Lido for a stunning view - One of the top 10 outdoor pools in Europe!

This family trip is the perfect fit for adventurous families with children from 6-12 years age. Have fun and enjoy quality time with your family while exploring Montenegro’s most beautiful landscapes.

Highlights include rafting on the Tara River that runs through Europe's deepest canyon, Tara Canyon, a boat ride on Lake Skadar and a spectacular train ride across Europe's highest railway bridge. You'll also get the opportunity to visit a beekeeper and explore the old town of Kotor.

Enjoy five days relaxing in your own private cabin.

The days are your own to enjoy however you see fit with canoes, kayaks, lawn games like badminton and ladder ball available. Take a canoe out for a leisurely paddle, wander along the shoreline in search of wildlife or swim in the pristine waters, enjoying the water trampoline or water tubing facilities.

Spend afternoons picking fresh wild blueberries for a sweet treat or take in the scenery while you hike the shoreline and discover wildlife such beavers, birds, moose and bears.

Enjoy evenings watching scenic sunsets with your bonfire with local beer and wine.

Set off for a swim at Ready Money Cove, a sandy and sheltered cove with stunning views across the estuary! We’ll then walk the South West Coastal Path to the stunning and hidden Polridmouth before getting to know your group over a group dinner in the evening – the perfect start to this swimming, walking holiday!

Dip into Lantic bay, swim at Mullion cove and relax in all the lovely little secluded swimming areas Cornwall has to offer. Don't miss the lovely cliff-top views!

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'.

Discover the wildlife and landscapes of the Eastern Galapagos Islands while traveling aboard the Coral I & II. Beginning in Quito, you will have a city tour and visit the Middle of the World complex. Highlights include observing giant tortoises at the Charles Darwin Research Center on Santa Cruz Island and at the Cerro Colorado reserve on San Cristobal Island, spotting blue-footed boobies and frigate birds on North Seymour Island and hybrid iguanas on South Plaza Islet, and circumnavigating Kicker Rock.

Lodging and Meals: This tour includes accommodations for 6 nights (3 nights in Quito and 3 nights aboard the Coral I & II) and 12 meals (6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners).

Best Time to Go: Year-Round.

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.

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 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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Enjoy five days relaxing in your own private cabin on a secluded lake.

Miminiska is the ideal fishing vacation setting for those who enjoy a larger body of water to fish and the camaraderie of other guests.

The days are your own to enjoy however you see fit. Take a canoe out for a leisurely paddle, wander along the shoreline in search of wildlife or swim in the pristine waters, enjoying the water trampoline or water tubing facilities.

Spend afternoons picking fresh wild blueberries for a sweet treat or take in the scenery while you hike the shoreline and discover wildlife such beavers, birds, moose and bears.

Enjoy evenings watching scenic sunsets around your bonfire with local beer and wine.

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.

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.

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.

Embark on a true cultural expedition via this Mexico City to Puebla & Oaxaca tour.

Begin by experiencing the far reaches of urban Mexico City, including the fabled canals of Xochimilco and discover the Coyoacan Market for some authentic Mexican cuisine, before heading on to Frida Kahlo’s Blue House.

Travel to Teotihuacan, nearly an hour outside of the city, to tour what is considered to be one of the most important Mesoamerican archaeological sites and explore the towering Pyramids of the Sun and Moon.

Exchange big city lights for smaller, more traditional cities of Puebla and Oaxaca, wandering colonial city centers and a maze of dynamic marketplaces. Finally, dive head-first into the traditional flavors of endemic mezcal paired with authentic, local cuisine.

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.

Galapagos and Machu Picchu are two of the most popular destinations in South America. Your tour begins in Quito, which has a well-preserved colonial center and spectacular views of the Andes and nearby volcanoes. You will then travel to the Galapagos Islands for a five day cruise aboard the Coral I & II, where you will enjoy plant and animal species that are found nowhere else on Earth. The final part of your tour will take you to Peru to see Machu Picchu, the spectacular mountain top citadel known as the ‘Lost city of the Incas’.

Lodging and Meals: This tour includes accommodations for 12 nights (2 nights in Quito, 4 nights on the Coral I & II, 2 nights in Lima, 3 nights in Cusco, and 1 night in Machu Picchu), and 22 meals (12 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 4 dinners).

Best Time to Go: April-October.

Combining the Galapagos with Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca is an excellent way to experience the best of Ecuador and Peru. You will begin in Quito and then travel to the Galapagos Islands for a four day cruise aboard the Galapagos Legend, where you will observe plant and animal species found nowhere else on Earth. In Peru, you will visit Lima, Cusco, and Machu Picchu, and then travel to Puno and Lake Titicaca to experience the unique cultures of the inhabitants of the Altiplano.

Lodging and Meals: This tour includes accommodations for 14 nights (2 nights in Quito, 3 nights on the Galapagos Legend, 3 nights in Lima, 3 nights in Cusco, 1 night in Machu Picchu, and 2 nights in Puno) and 23 meals (14 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 3 dinners).

Best Time to Go: April-October.

Galapagos, Machu Picchu, and the Peruvian Amazon are three of the most popular destinations in South America. Your tour will begin in Quito, which has a well-preserved colonial center and spectacular views of the Andes and nearby volcanoes. You will then travel to the Galapagos Islands for a four day cruise aboard the Galapagos Legend, where you will enjoy plant and animal species that are found nowhere else on Earth. In Peru, you will visit Machu Picchu, the spectacular mountain top citadel known as the ‘Lost city of the Incas’ and Posada Amazonas in the Peruvian Amazon, which features an amazing parrot clay lick.

Lodging and Meals: This tour includes accommodations for 15 nights (2 nights in Quito, 3 nights on the Galapagos Legend, 3 nights in Lima, 2 nights in the Sacred Valley, 1 night in Machu Picchu, 2 nights in Cusco, and 2 nights at Posada Amazonas) and 28 meals (15 breakfasts, 8 lunches, and 5 dinners).

Best Time to Go: April-October.

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.

Explore Quito and the northern Galapagos Islands on this luxury tour of Ecuador. The tour starts in Quito with a city tour and visit to the Middle of the World complex, and continues on to the Galapagos. Highlights include observing giant tortoises at the Highlands of Santa Cruz Island and marine iguanas on Sombrero China Islet, hiking to the summit of Bartolome Island, and viewing frigate birds, boobies, and mockingbirds on Genovesa Island. Opportunities for snorkeling, sea kayaking, and glass bottom boating are also available.

Lodging and Meals: This tour includes accommodations for 7 nights (3 nights in Quito and 4 nights aboard the La Pinta), and 15 meals (7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 4 dinners).

Best Time to Go: Year-Round.