Experiential Travel Archives

Discover Tasmania’s incredible East Coast on this active adventure. Tee off on the world-renowned Barnbougle golf course. Traverse the remote coastal wilderness of the Bay of Fires on an unforgettable four-day walking tour. And savour the surprising luxury of the Bay of Fires Lodge. Departs 1 Oct–1 May. Journey Highlights Tee off at one of Australia’s top golf destinations, Barnbougle Embark on a small group guided walk along the iconic Bay of Fires Explore pristine […]

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Gourmet Secrets of Victoria

Experiential Travel|Family Travel|Safari

Indulge in an epicurean exploration of Victoria’s best-kept secrets. Uncover treasures tucked away in the laneways of Australia’s culinary capital. Experience a cornucopia of exceptional food and wine in the Yarra Valley. And savour the flavours from orchards, olive growers and cheesemongers in the Mornington Peninsula. Journey Highlights Take to Melbourne’s laneways and uncover their epicurean secrets Savour the ultimate in wining and dining at the Yarra Valley’s Oakridge Estate Experience the award-winning boutique vineyard […]

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The Kimberley: Beaches & Boabs

Experiential Travel|Family Travel|Safari

Travel Deep into on of the world’s most pristine and remote wilderness areas, the Kimberley, and marvel at the extraordinary contrasts of Cable Beach in Broome. Journey Highlights Homestead stay on 700,000 acres of ancient Kimberley landscape Ride a camel along Cable Beach at sunset Gain insight into the modern cultured pearling process Private Journeys From AU$6,995* *Subject to availability and seasonality

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Christmas Winter Wonderland

Experiential Travel|Family Travel

8 days – Independent Christmas tour for families This action packed independent Christmas holiday is perfect for families looking for a magical experience in Finland. Taking part in safaris with huskies and snowmobiles and a visit to a real reindeer farm, you have got the main modes of transport covered. With snowshoeing, children’s snowmobiles, cookie baking, a private visit with Santa and his elves and lunch in an ice restaurant there is plenty for […]

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Exclusive Wine Yachting Voyages 2020 with SeaDream

Cruises|Experiential Travel

WORLD RENOWNED WINERIES | UNIQUE WINE TASTINGS | EXCEPTIONAL CUISINE SeaDream sails to some of the most beautiful ports in the Caribbean and Mediterranean. Their yachts, coupled with the enchantment of the region, make the ideal opportunity to grow your passion and knowledge of wine. SeaDream’s Wine Voyages are designed to enhance both your culinary and yachting experiences. Meet the personalities behind some of the world’s most renowned wineries, as well as several less familiar […]

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LUXURY BOTSWANA SAFARI

Experiential Travel|Safari

Take advantage of this amazing offer from Belmond Safaris! Live the experience of a lifetime. You will never forget your time in Botswana Stay in any of their safari lodges including Belmond Eagle Island Lodge for a water-based safari, Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge for a dry landscape adventure and Belmond Khwai River Lodge for the unique Moremi Reserve experience. 6 NIGHTS FROM $7,540 (USD) per person WHAT’S INCLUDED •6 nights in safari lodge accommodation•Internal flight […]

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UNESCO Heritage

Experiential Travel

The Croatia UNESCO Tour has been carefully crafted to ensure your experience is an exciting and educational journey of the past, introducing you to Croatia’s best UNESCO World Heritage sights that are off the beaten track. This 5 star luxury tour is perfect for explorers, travellers and people wanting to experience the incredible history, spectacular natural beauty and amazing architecture of Croatia. From Zagreb to Dubrovnik, this magnificent tour will captivate and romance. Combined with […]

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Truly Unforgettable Experiences

One of the things we love most about travelling abroad, is its ability to change the way we perceive or understand the world around us. It is this experiential travel or ‘cultural travel’ area that our team gets especially excited about planning.

“Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” – Gustave Flaubert

Beyond the creature comforts of your hotel room and far removed from the canned entertainment and ‘local attractions’ is something rich, deep and intimate. This form of experiential tourism will see you connect with your destination’s history, its people and their culture.

We have built an enviable reputation for crafting immersive holidays that let you and your group step into what feels like another life and truly experience another culture as a local – not a traveller.

Some of the unique travel experiences we’ve planned include:

Experiencing spiritual healing with a shaman in Siberia
Learning how to serve & brew tea with a geisha in Japan
Understanding the mind & spirit connection with a Buddhist monk in Tibet
Preparing a traditional family meal with a local town cook in Sicily

Why experiential?

Also known as immersion travel, experiential tourism is building in popularity as travellers are seeking a holiday that opens them up to something unexpected or removed from their everyday life. Experiences can focus on one or several areas of the destination’s local life, such as food & meal times, culture, history, shopping, nature or social life. Think of it as looking from the inside, out rather than the traditional outside, in experience.

“Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all of one’s lifetime.” – Mark Twain

Experiential doesn’t mean forgoing iconic locations, sleeping it rough or going without creature comforts – it’s about authenticity.

More than just visiting as a tourist, experiential travellers get the opportunity to engage all of their senses and tap into the native culture. They travel to places that are completely different to their home, immerse themselves in the daily life and learn from the locals, before returning home with a new appreciation for culture, history and most importantly – the people of the country. It’s something so much richer than your standard travel experience!

If you want to escape the everyday, run of the mill travel experience and replace it with something more adventurous, get in touch with our team today.