Excursions on your tailor made holidays

Excursions on your tailor made holidays

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Whale Watching Excursion available on the South Island Discovery Tour - New Zealand

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Ensure you get the most out of your Worldwide holiday by letting us tailor-make an itinerary that's personalised just for you. One of the best ways we can do this is by pre-booking some amazing excursions and activities that will make this the holiday of a lifetime!

Our team of highly experienced travel professionals have handpicked some of the best trips available, below is just a small selection of what’s possible. 

So whether you’re looking to come face-to-face with whales, visit the home of jazz in Memphis, take a helicopter tour over the Grand Canyon or feed some big cats in South Africa, ask our expert team to arrange some incredible experiences for you and let’s take your holiday to a whole new level!

On our escorted tours you have the choice to pre-book a small selection of optional excursions up to 12 weeks prior to departure, or if you prefer you can book and pay for optional excursions locally with the aid of your tour hosts.

Some optional excursions are weather dependent and may be cancelled at short notice, should this be the case we will only be able to refund you on your return home as we don’t keep any payment details on file.

Australia

Kangaroo Island Experience

Enjoy a relaxing drive on a scenic journey before crossing over to Kangaroo Island. Soak in the beautiful views and walk along the shoreline with Australian Sea Lions. Enjoy a two-course lunch followed by an afternoon of seeing kangaroos, wallabies, koalas and echidnas and walks through the rugged coastlines and cliffs.

Available on Australia's Southern Delights Tour

Whale Watching Tour

You'll enjoy a tranquil cruise through the Great Sandy Strait where you'll be immersed in the ultimate humpback whale playground. Delight in the pleasures of being face-to-face to these beautiful giants on the specially designed viewing platform. Whales aren't all you'll see, from dolphins to turtles, dugongs to sharks. Half-day or whole day trip.

Available on the Quintessential Queensland Tour

Kuranda Scenic Railway

Enjoy the journey of a lifetime through stunning scenery, passing imposing rainforests, cascading waterfalls, deep gorges and rugged mountain ranges. Make the most of your trip with discounted entry into Birdworld, Koala Gardens, The Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, and Rainforestation. You can even take the Skyrail cable car through the rainforest.

Available on the Quintessential Queensland Tour

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New Zealand

Arthurs Pass Tour

Starting with a coach trip, you'll travel by road through the rural scenes of the Canterbury Plains. When you arrive at Springfield, you'll board the TranzAlpine train, passing through the Southern Alps to Arthurs Pass, continuing to the Otira Gorge for amazing photo opportunities of the stunning viaduct. You will then travel to Christchurch, Arthur's Pass National Park ending with a visit to the sheep farm.

Available on the New Zealand Discovery Tour, Wonders of New Zealand Tour, South Island Discovery Tour and the Grand New Zealand Tour

Milford Sound Tour

This trip of a lifetime will take you on an unforgettable journey through Milford Sound and the world-famous fjord. You'll visit dense rainforests, glacier-carved valleys and breathtaking waterfalls. Travel across the Southern Alps, take photos of the stunning Mirror Lakes, uncover Eglinton Valley, an ancient alpine forest and waterfalls place, and then travel deep into the Homer Tunnel. Take a cruise through the deep waters of Milford Sound and see the wonders of Mitre Peak.

Available on the Wonders of New Zealand Tour and the Grand New Zealand Tour

Whale Watching Cruise

Take a trip on the Whale Watch Kaikoura vessel; a catamaran designed with you in mind for the best whale watching experience. Get up close and personal like you never have before with Giant Sperm Whales, Humpback Whales, Dusky Dolphins, Orcas and Fur Seals. You'll also be fortunate enough to see incredible birds fly over you like the Royal Albatross, Petrels and Shearwaters.

Available on the South Island Discovery Tour, Ultimate New Zealand Tour and the Grand New Zealand Tour

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Southern Africa

Soweto Tour

Full of rich political history, this half-day tour is the perfect urban experience. Soweto was the centre of political campaigns aimed to overthrow the Apartheid state. Learn about the history as you visit Soweto Township, Hector Pieterson Memorial and Mandela House Museum.

Available on the Roads of the Rainbow Nation Tour

Battlefield Tour

Whilst listening to a guided tour narrated by David Rattray, you'll journey through the route of the Anglo-Zulu War. Your trip will include a visit to the famous museum at Isandlwana, where you'll learn about the rich history and the events that took place after the battle of Isandlwana.

Emdoneni Cheetah Project

You'll be visiting the rehabilitation and educational centre, home to four big cat species. You'll see caracal (lynx), serval, cheetah and African wildcat, as well as feeding the smaller cat species. Plus, if you're feeling brave, you can also go inside the enclosers with the guide.

Available on the Roads of the Rainbow Nation Tour

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Canada

Bear Watching Tour

Every day, black bears can be seen rambling out of the dense rainforests that line the rocky shores of Barkley Sound to find food. This incredible sighting will last a lifetime as you get to witness these beautiful bears in their natural environment. As you continue to travel along the shoreline you could also see herons, sea lions, seals and eagles.

Available on the Great Parks and Lakes of Western Canada Tour and British Columbia’s Sea to Sky Tour

Whale Watching Tour

This is the perfect trip to see nature's giants in their natural habitat. On this trip, you will most often see pacific grey whales. Humpback whales are seen throughout the season, with the heaviest sightings between June and September. If you're lucky you could see orcas, as well as enjoy sightings of sea lions, sea otters, and other amazing wildlife while on the water.

Available on the Great Parks and Lakes of Western Canada Tour and British Columbia’s Sea to Sky Tour

Ice Explorer Tour

Discover the sheer beauty of nature on this incredible glacier adventure in the Canadian Rockies. This trip of a lifetime will allow you to see the incredible Icefield Parkway; one of the largest non-polar icefields in the world. You’ll travel on an Ice Explorer to the Athabasca Glacier where you'll be so close to it that you can feel it, walk on it and drink from it.

Available on the Great Parks & Lakes of Western Canada Tour, Road to the Rockies Tour and the Best of the American and Canadian Rockies Tour

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USA

Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour

Enjoy the ride of your life on the state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly, EcoStar EC130 aircraft. You'll be flying high over the incredibly beautiful Grand Canyon, taking in all the stunning sights of the Little Colorado confluence, the north rim of the Grand Canyon and the Dragon Corridor.

Available on America's National Parks Tour

Memphis Music Pass

Memphis is famous for the music and artists that came from this city. This incredible trip will take you through the history of this artistic city with a visit to the Sun Studio, the Rock n Soul Museum, Stax Museum of American Soul Music and the Graceland Elvis Experience.

Available on the Rhythms of the South Tour

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