Luxury tour operator Abercrombie & Kent is celebrating its 50th birthday by announcing 17 new escorted tours spanning six continents.
Connections has been created for people who enjoy travelling with a group of like-minded individuals and want to get “under the skin of their destination”. Accommodation is in comfortable, individual hotels located close to key sites in destinations where they already have local contacts and a team on the ground. Groups are limited to a maximum of 24-28 guests to ensure each person has one-to-one time with their tour leader and guide.
Connections tours include:
Croatia: Jewel of the Coast – Explore Split’s Mestrovi Gallery as its curator opens its doors to you for a private guided tour. Meet a local fisherman and sample his harvest of Croatia’s famous oysters. Attend a private talk in Dubrovnik (above) with a local resident who relates her experiences during the Balkan War. Meet traders and craftsmen of Dubrovnik. Immerse yourself in Croatia’s musical heritage during a local brass band performance. Nine days from £2,375 per person.
India: Spiritual Splendors – Experience both sunrise and sunset at the Taj Mahal. Enjoy an elephant safari on a private Rajput farm. Witness the evening Aarti ceremony on the Ganges, complete with chanting prayers and mantras, drums and bells. Marvel at an unforgettable sunrise boat ride on the sacred river Ganges. Take an exciting rickshaw ride through the colorful shopping district of Chandni Chowk. Visit the Deepalaya School for local underprivileged children. Eleven days from £2,575 per person.
Peru: Land of the Incas – Two opportunities to explore Machu Picchu, including a sunrise visit. Meet a local family who welcomes you into their home in the Sacred Valley. Visit a private residence with an impressive collection of Incan and colonial artifacts. Meet an internationally-renowned weaver who introduces you to this traditional craft. Delight in an Andean musical presentation by Tito Leon, regionally-famous musician from Cusco. Nine days from £2,700 per person.
North America: Canyons of the Southwest – Stay in some of America’s great national parks. Discover Monument Valley in the company of a local Navajo guide. Explore Rainbow Bridge on foot, an adventure most visitors to the area never experience. Ten days from £3,125 per person.
East Africa: Tanzania & Kenya – Experience East Africa with the company that pioneered the modern safari adventure. Meet with a Maasai village elder, who welcomes you into the community.Pay a visit to a local school, one of the few that educates special-needs children. See how an organic garden has transformed a coffee farm and lunch on the delicious results. Eleven days from £3,350 per person.
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