Travelzoo has hunted down the best value adventures for 2013 and there’s up to 50 per cent off trips to some of the world’s most exotic and exciting destinations. They’ve come up with holidays from trekking in Nepal to whale watching in Iceland.
Travelzoo boss Joel Brandon-Bravo, said: “Travel companies are aiming to entice early bookings on more expensive trips to far flung destinations with some impressive discounts. Aside from the usual January flight sales, we are seeing heavy discounting on everything from Galápagos yacht cruises to US holidays with trips in private planes. Now is the time for consumers to snap up a real bargain on that trip they’ve always dreamed of.”
Travelzoo has a number of adventures on offer including:
Save 50%: 36-night Cunard cruise from Los Angeles to New Zealand and the Pacific Islands for £2,599 per person via Cruise Circle. A whopping 50 per cent off the brochure price, this deal includes a 34-night sailing aboard Cunard’s five-star Queen Elizabeth, a pre-cruise stay in LA and return flights from Heathrow. After leaving Los Angeles, the ship sails to Honolulu (Hawaii), Pago Pago (American Samoa), Apia (Western Samoa), Auckland, Tauranga, Napier, Wellington (North Island, New Zealand), Papeete, Bora Bora (French Polynesia), Kahului and Hilo (Hawaii), before returning to dock in LA. The ship has a choice of seven dining options, 10 bars, two swimming pools, a spa and fitness centre, casino and theatre. Flights depart on February 4. Prices based on two sharing an interior stateroom.
Save 41%: A 13-night holiday in Vietnam from £1,479 per person with Elegant Travel and Tours, saving £1,026. This offer includes return flights from London, three nights at the five-star Sheraton in Hanoi, seven nights at the four-star Hoi An Beach Resort & Spa, three nights in Ho Chi Minh City at the five-star Caravelle Hotel and breakfast each day. Departures on select dates up until May 31.
Save 37%: A whale watching holiday in Iceland from £299 per person via Icelandair Holidays. This deal saves £175 and includes three nights at the Hotel Leifur Eiriksson in Reykjavik city centre, return flights from Manchester, Heathrow, Gatwick or Glasgow, a half-day whale-watching trip guided by local specialists and daily breakfast. The whale-watching trip sails from Reykjavik’s old harbour to Faxafloi Bay. Available for departures on select dates from April 3 until May 31.
Save 30%: A 10-day guided tour of Nepal’s most beautiful natural attractions from £445 per person, saving 30 per cent. The land-only tour includes a sightseeing tour in Kathmandu, including the Mahendra limestone caves, as well as a three-day safari in Chitwan National Park by 4-wheel-drive, canoe and on foot. Accommodation is in hotels, basic lodges and tea houses and the deal also includes airport transfers, English-speaking tour guides, daily breakfast and two dinners. While the package is based on two sharing, solo travellers can also book without paying a supplement if they are happy to share. Departures available on most days until April 9 and the deal must be booked by March 31. For international flights, visit www.fly.com
