LUNCH AT THE END OF THE WORLD

It's dining where very few have dined before...our newest culinary adventure journey through Argentina will have you enjoying such experiences as:

-Dining at a closed-door restaurant in Buenos Aires with a specially curated wine paring designed just for you

-Tracking food trucks on a nomad lunch adventure through the gorgeous neighborhoods of Buenos Aires

-Dining at the home of a local family and enjoying their specialties

-Touring a market with an expert chef and heading to his kitchen to learn how to make the perfect empanada

-Progressive dining in Palermo, ending the night with a visit to a speakeasy!

-Blending your own wine in the Uco Valley

-Biking through the vineyards

-Riding on a train at the End of the World....ending with a special lunch in Ushuaia

-Driving into a "hidden zone" off road through the ice forest for an unforgettable lunch

And that's just getting started....

Hungry for this Argentine Adventure? Contact us for details on the program and pricing at info@explorateurjourneys.com

 

TOO FABULOUS NOT TO SHARE

Rome is timeless, everyone who's been has their own version of how to best enjoy it- where they love to walk, what they can't wait to eat, buildings and fascinating structures they love to marvel at, and of course where they love to stay.

 

Well, we have a new place we LOVE to stay- Villa Spalletti Trivelli. It is supremely private- in fact it's easy to miss as it's behind two magnificent yet discreet doors flanked by just a hint of a sign indicating the property's name. Behind these doors is an absolutely stunning luxury villa hotel where elegance abounds from the genuine antiques that grace the drawing rooms, to the splendid private garden and beyond. A whole world of lavish pampering awaits here, in a privileged location in the center of it all yet somehow feeling miles away

Rooms are genuinely gorgeous and extremely well appointedand the extra touches such as the cocktail hour nightlywhere a lovely array of spirits are served for guests to enjoy, or the small doorbell devices on various tables with a bit of an Alice In Wonderland quality to them ( "ring me for service"!) , all the way to the smiling faces of the staff who welcome each guest with warmth.

It was a fascinating new discovery for us and one we couldn't wait to share. Let us help you design the ideal Roman holiday!

Contact us now at info@explorateurjourneys.com for a customized Italian holiday featuring our special recommendations!

HOW TO BE FABULOUS IN FRANCE

Why France?  Chic, hip and always ahead of the fashion curve, yet old-world, traditional and absolutely bubbling over with some of the world's best cuisine and wines, France remains one of the world's beloved destinations.  Love to dine and wine?  It's home to many of the world's best restaurants and wineries.  Want to chill? Try a charming chateau in the countryside.   Want to remain active? Try climbing stunning mountains or biking through adorable villages. Love history?  Walk wide-eyed through magnificent examples of architecture. And, just want to feel absolutely in love with a city that you can walk endlessly through, seeing something different around every corner ?  Then immerse yourself in Paris.  

Here are some of our deliciously divine ideas to consider, what can we build for you?

-Learn how to cook alongside a culinary master in his own home kitchen, then dine on the gorgeous meal talking all things culinary over dinner

-Embark on a delicious chocolate and pastry making tour in Paris, sampling as you saunter

-Take an early morning hot air balloon ride over the idyllic Loire Valley with a champagne toast, to find a gorgeous breakfast set up for you upon landing, to be enjoyed in the crisp morning air

-Gain exclusive access to private tasting rooms at some of France's most celebrated wineries

-Go climb a mountain...literally- from small hills to the most challenging treks, our experts can organize the thrill of a lifetime

-Take an afternoon river cruise on the Garonne, stopping in at medieval villages and wine estates along the way

-Spend the night in a gorgeous chateau and dine with an aristocratic family that has opened up their home to you

Contact us now at info@explorateurjourneys.com for your specially curated France jaunt...

KENYA FROM US $1999 PER PERSON!*

"Next to the birth of my children, this was the greatest experience of our lives" said one of our clients after a recent trip to Kenya. We simply cannot think of a better testimonial.

 

OK now, no more hesitating. Why? Because it IS the right time to tick off another item on your bucket list, and there have never been better deals to Kenya than right now. If you've been dreaming of a safari, let's help you make that happen with an exceptional offer that will transport you into another world, the world of the animals....complemented by impossibly beautiful sunrises and sunsets and warmhearted people with emotional stories to share. Africa changes your life and leaves a footprint on your soul, so what are you waiting for?

 

Our new Kenyan Explorer is a limited time offer, which gives you 7 days/6 nights of fantastic Kenyan experiences including game drives and accommodations at special lodges, transfers, transportation and more. Prices start at US $1999 per person, land only, double occupancy and we'll walk you through some of the special experiences you can enhance your trip with to make it personal and entirely your own.

 

Contact us now at info@explorateurjourneys.com for full details on this package and more

PADDLE YOGA ON THE PACIFIC OCEAN

Here at Explorateur Journeys, we're always searching for deeper experiences that connect with the soul....this fantastic excursion falls beautifully into that category. Travel to Peru is a mystical journey to be enjoyed on so many levels, and there is no better way to search for your inner chakra than this exciting, out-of-the-box experience that brings together yoga and stand up paddle boarding. This activity, carefully designed so as to not interfere with daytime touring in Lima that we'll be integrating into your itinerary, begins late afternoon. In the serenity of the ocean, doing yoga while the sun sets brings the whole experience to a new level. Stretching, striving, achieving and feeling balanced on the sea.

As the session ends, you'll then have the opportunity to sit peacefully atop your board and watch Lima, the only capital city in South America located besides the ocean, as it lights up and awakens to the night.

 

Connect with us to connect with yourself in Peru with a customized journey built perfectly to your interests at info@explorateurjourneys.com

FUTBOL, ANYBODY?

It's the world's game, the beautiful sport that connects the planet.  Whether you call it football, soccer, futbol or name it in any other language, the fandom is fierce and fervent, especially if you'refan of one of the celebrated Spanish teams.  No matter who you support, we can create a journey centered around your favorite team- match tickets, stadium tours and all!

Is it Barça or Real Madrid?  Atletico or Seville? Wherever, and whomever it is, we can help.  Take the FC Barcelona Stadium tour for example, where you can tour the museum, view the 22 La Liga and 4 Champions League trophies that the team has won over the years, as well as learn about the history of Barça in the form of interactive tables and wall displays.

 

Be it Spain, Italy, England, Brazil or beyond, we can build the ultimate soccer experience for you.  Connect with us at info@explorateurjourneys.com


 

CULINARY CURIOSITY

OK- who's hungry? If you travel for food like we do, then indulge in some of our most delicious offerings. We curate these experiences all over the world so let's find the perfect one for you.  Here are just a few appetizing ideas to chew on...

 

 

 

 

 

 

COOKING CLASS WITH MICHELIN STAR-CHEF IN TUSCANY

This full day experience will be held in a stunning agricultural estate in Chianti, where you'll be paired with a head chef who will walk you through the preparation of a 4 course menu. During the lesson, you'll taste Pecorino cheeses of varying maturity, balsamic vinegars and Amedei chocolate.

After which you'll receive a diploma and recipe book to take with you From there, head to a Michelin-starred restaurant to enjoy dinner paired with lovely wines and an olive oil tasting, followed by a visit to the historic wine cellars of a nearby abbey.

 

TRUFFLE HUNTING FOLLOWED BY VISIT TO PRIVATE WINE ESTATE

You'll be collected and transferred to special agricultural estate in San Gimignano, belonging to an aristocratic family boasting over 1000 years of history. The wooded setting is perfect for the natural production of the famous Tuscan White Truffle. You' be shown around this gorgeous wine estate, it's cellars and the Truffle Ground where you'll get to hunt in the woods for these special treats, after which you'll be treated to a wine tasting paired with Tuscan specialties.

 

CREATIVE CUSIINE MASTER CLASS WITH SERGIO & JAVIER TORRES

Dive into a most curiously creative array of dishes with an opportunity to enjoy the finest cuisine and top techniques with the chefs of famed Dos Cielos in Madrid. These legendary brothers, both Michelin-starred, are stellar representatives of the world's culinary industry and personally invite you to become co-authors of their truly outstanding creations. During the masterclass, you'll become familiar with the whole process of masterpiece creation. These world famous masters of gastronomy will unveil the secrets of fine artistic cuisine with a special stating menu to follow in a private setting, complete with jaw-dropping view.

 

PASTRY MAKING IN PARIS

Try your hand at cooking a traditional French pastry or some delicious chocolate specialties! Choose whatever you fancy the most, and a professional cooking teacher will welcome you in their home to show you how to make these delectable delights.

 

Craving a culinary journey? Let us curate one for you! Let's talk at info@explorateurjourneys.com

LIGHTS, CAMERA, REINDEER?

Ever a bucket-list destination if we ever saw one...so many of our readers have reached out in recent times to ask about the Arctic. What to do? What to see? How can we make this happen? Well, here's a fun list of experiences we've curated based on past journeys that you might want to consider for your own jaunt to Norway which we'd love to create for you:

 

 

 

-NIGHTTIME SNOWMOBILING- Aurora Chaser Francisco Damm will pick you up and drive you to his Villa in the Lyngen Alps, here you will meet wife Anna and the kids at your starting point for Photographic and Snowmobile excursions, whether in the day or in the night to experience the Northern Lights!

 

-NORTHERN LIGHTS CHASE- From September to March, head out with a guide that has one specific mission in mind: to take you wher­ever the chances to admire the magnificent Aurora are (at that precise moment) best. Complete with hot chocolate, cookie and digital photos to follow

 

-REINDEER HERD ENCOUNTER- From November to April, take an unfor­gettable scenic drive to Takelvdalen in Målselv where you will find groups of Reindeer ready for you to feed them or take pictures with them. When you start feeling cold our guides will serve you Hot Chocolate and cookies while regaling you with exciting stories of herders and hunters...

 

-SNOWMOBILE TO THE MOUNTAIN- From January to April , have a once in a life time experience by riding a Snowmobile to the top of Takelvdalen where the Reindeer Herd walks free! Ride on the sled with your guide and be rewarded with a Sami meal, while outfitted in warm overalls, pictures included!

 

-SLEDDING WITH AN OSKAL FAMILY- Take a scenic drive from Tromso where you'll meet and feed reindeer, and round up with a member of the Sami Oskal family who will prepare as sled for you to take a ride on, after which you'll relax by the bonfire and hear exciting stories of herders.

 

Avid for the Arctic adventure? Contact us at info@explorateurjourneys.com for a customized journey...
 


 

SUMPTUOUS SICILY

If you've been to Italy, chances are you've fallen in love with just about everything it offers. If you're itching to head back but want to try something new, consider Sicily. Easily accessible from the mainland yet worlds away with its serene charming atmosphere, it's a fabulous place to relax and to discover new tastes and flavors. We've curated a delectable itinerary which takes you along on a journey to discover delicious Sicilian specialties, along with the opportunity to admire and photograph special corners of this wonderful land .

 

This self drive itinerary allows you to grab the keys and head out at your leisure...not to worry, we'll load you up with maps, brochures and lists of great places to eat, paired with the freedom for you to be able to explore and linger longer wherever wish. Our suggested route takes you first to Etna, the wondrous volcanic mountain, then on to Syracuse to visit the most important archaeological sights. Meander to Modica where you can admire famous cathedrals and taste their traditional chocolate hinted with peculiar flavors such as hot pepper or cinnamon. Roam then to Ragusa and Agrigento, where you'll see so much more impressive architecture, taste homemade cheeses, shop for specialties and even indulge in a cooking lesson. You'll finish up in Palermo for a lovely city exploration, topped off with an opportunity to try what will likely be the best cannoli of your life in Mondello.

 

Dive into this delicious adventure- contact us at info@explorateurjourneys.com for more information and pricing!


 

SPAIN FOR THE LONG WEEKEND

Not sure what to do for your next long weekend? How about our Spain Weekender!

 

Why Spain? It is passion, in all forms.  A rich traditional history, an incredible zest for life, indulgent and innovative cuisine that takes eating to new levels, impressive scenery and a place where relaxation and appreciation of every moment has been elevated to an art form. It's a place where curious cultures still maintain their unique languages and traditions, yet vanguard architecture leads the way in dynamic design. 

 

Our 4 night long weekender includes:

-Luxury private transfers

-Rail travel between Madrid, Seville and Cordoba

-City tours

-Accommodations with daily breakfast

 

Packing a huge punch into a short time frame.  

 

We've hand selected hotels to pair this journey with at various calibres so just give us a shout if you'd like to see a specially priced program based on your availability!  info@explorateurjourneys.com

 

U INTO URUGUAY?

It's a spring break like none other...where the learning continues throughout the week, but set in a fabulous, unforgettable atmosphere. The stunning Estancia Vik in Uruguay has rolled out one of the best school breaks we've ever seen where guests will take part in such activities as:

 

-Biking the Quartz field, all the while keeping an eye out for indigenous ostrich

-Exploring wild nature with a canoe ride along the Laguna Jose Ignacio

-Create pastries with a lesson from an expert chef                                      

-Star gaze while late-night swimming or take a class at the nearby Yoga Shack

-Indulge in an organic cooking class

-Practice language skills with a Spanish lesson at La Susana Beach Club

-Try waterskiing, surfing, kite surfing or paddle boarding

-Try a horseback ride while enjoying one of the best sunsets on the planet

-Learn Polo with a lesson from a professional

-Visit the property's extensive art collection and participate in a project of your own

-Get involved in the local community with a service project supporting children in need

-Drive along the farm roads to learn more about olive oil production

-Prepare the property's specialties alongside the head chef

-There's even an option for a writing workshop with a professional!

 

Interested in more information? Contact us at info@explorateurjourneys.com

 

 

YOUR VACATION REBOOT

QUESTION FOR YOU- IS THERE A VACATION FROM YOUR CHILDHOOD THAT YOU'D REDO?

 

Now that one of my all time favorite movies, "Vacation",  has a new reboot which chronicles a man wanting to redo the same vacation he did with his family 30 years ago, it got me thinking.  I travel constantly both for work and for fun, and now that I have my own child I find myself taking her not only to new and exciting places, but also to places that were the most special and nostalgic from my childhood. Eating in the same restaurants ( many of which are still there, amazingly ), walking the same streets, exploring the same sights that I have such fun memories of doing with my parents when I was young and they wind up being some ofthe most enriching (and funny, and sometimes harrowing) journeys I've ever had. 

 

Have you redone a vacation? Would you? If so, which one and why? Tell your story at info@explorateurjourneys.com 

 

ICELAND...BY WHAT?

Iceland...small in size but enormous in diversity, uniqueness and opportunity to explore beyond the imaginable, from a new vantage point.... A helicopter! This gorgeous itinerary will have you floating above idyllic, mystical areas such as the triangular, supernatural glacier Snæfellsjökull long believed by many to be the entrance to the center of the Earth. Soar over striking lakes, geologically active volcanoes with curious lava formations you'll get to see from the top, natural parks, canyons, rivers and more. Then, on land, we'll have you immersing yourself in special activities such as whale watching from a RIB boat, 4x4 trekking through the Thorsmörk Nature Reserve. 

This very special deep valley , with glacial tongues descending down the mountain sides from the ice caps, drives through picturesque routes showcasing the exotic colors of Icelandic nature from emerald-green moss and fairy-blue ice cliffs, to deep-red lava fields and yellow geothermal grounds. There's even a private snowmobile tour at the largest glacier in Europe and a visit to a private island.

You'll get to explore the hidden Iceland that visitors rarely have a chance to see, and stay in lodges and homes that are some of Iceland's best kept secrets.

Into Iceland? Great, let's talk.... info@explorateurjourneys.com

CURIOUS ABOUT CUBA?

Cuba.  Long mysterious, somewhat forbidden, eternally intriguing and now....you can go!  Our journeys begin with a fabulous VIP welcome you'll never forget, where you'll be chauffer-driven in a 1950's vintage car with a driver at your disposal each day and a dedicated concierge to assist you throughout your stay. Whilst in Havana, your base will be the gorgeous La Maison set in a wonderful home in Old Havana, styled with creative décor by the French fashion designer owner himself.

You'll be guided through Havana's most important sights and when it comes to food & drink, we'll suggest buoyant venues where locals go to see & be seen, serving the most delicious dishes and cocktails along with clubs ranging from jazz to spectacle shows for late night fun.

Your time in Havana continues with a unique Revolution Tour where you'll discover Cuba's history through some of the most historical sights while learning the stories of the past, as well as access to special old hotels and even an authentic bodega and what day wouldn't be complete without Salsa lessons? You'll be paired with a teacher that will have you overtaking the dance floor in no time!

An Art Tour follows, where you'll have the opportunity to visit 4 Cuban artists right in their studios- get behind the façade and interact with this thriving community depending on your interest- whether it be photography, sculpture or painting and then relax at Club Havana, home to the city's business elite, a private club with its own beach and sports facilities. 

Top this special trip off with a boat trip to Marina Hemingway and try your hand at fishing in some of the spots where Hemingway himself fished, or try snorkeling on the reef and then in the afternoon, meet up with an expert shopping guide that will take you on a bespoke tour that will get you straight into the shops of the best local artisans and their private collections ranging from delicate art deco and jewelry to vintage posters and even baseball memorabilia!

Curious about Cuba? Connect with us and we'll walk you through it! info@explorateurjourneys.com 

ITALY SUMMER DISCOUNT- HURRY!

EAT. TRAVEL. LOVE. If those 3 words make you as happy as they make me, then you've got to take a look at our lovely I Love Italy journey that takes you through a beautiful cross section of this gorgeous country. 

Begin in Rome where you'll have an in-depth view of the city's best attractions including the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, Pantheon and more with a supremely savvy, local guide. Play chef for a day in the countryside outside of Rome with an authentic cooking lesson, during which you'll prepare delectable dishes with fresh vegetables you'll pick yourself ( and yes, of course, you'll get to eat it!) before sipping your way through a dessert course infusing some of Italy's top wines in a charming village.  Next up, Naples where you'll first get an immersive tour with a local guide that knows all the best haunts, followed by a full day in Capri sauntering through it's pedestrian streets lined with designer boutiques and elegant cafes along with spending some time with a local guide who will help you navigate this curious island. 

 After Naples, you'll find yourself in Florence where you'll take on the city by bicycle, with a guide who will take you off the usual tourist paths too tiny to reach by bus or car! Cycle through the narrow streets and get an up close and personal view of the city's most amazing monuments, stopping for a gelato or two along the way. Spend time in Tuscany, where you'll head out and shop for groceries with a chef in a fabulous local market before heading back and preparing a gorgeous meal side by side with the master. Wander through the Winelands the next day in Chianti and spend time inSan Gimignano, a fascinating Medieval jewel, as you spend the day sampling the region's best wines, olive oils and balsamic vinegars. Finally, you'll reach Venice where an entertaining local guide will help you navigate on foot (and by water) where you'll have an opportunity for a splendid gondola ride and water taxi transfer back to the airport to catch your flight home.

EXCLUSIVE savings and room upgrades for Explorateur Journeys guests-  connect with us for available dates and pricing for this 10 day Italian adventure- info@explorateurjourneys.com

THE TANZANIA TEST

Close your eyes and consider how you imagine yourself exploring on an African safari...


OK- great  Are there endless plains, wondrously diverse herds of wild animals roaming freely, seemingly unaware of your presence, is the air impossibly crisp and do you feel exhilarated breathing in the crisp air as you drive through this other-worldly experience exploring places you never thought you'd actually see?  Then welcome to Tanzania.  From the legendary safari-fabulous Serengeti to majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro, the astounding Ngorongoro Crater to sexy, sultry Zanzibar, this IS the Africa of your dreams. Raw, natural, inspiring and indescribable.
Now, imagine yourself doing any number of the following:

Immerse yourself in the palpable pulse of the wild of the Serengeti with an unforgettable safari experience with a top guide

Laze about during the day in a 1920's style explorer camp, permeated by a sense of nostalgic adventure and listen to the amazing sounds of your surroundings...animals calling to one another, birds singing, tall grass whistling in the wind

Try the exhilaration of safari by mountain bike

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, the 8th wonder of the world and discover this unique biosphere of grasslands, forests, swamps, saltpans and fresh wate

Take an interpretive bush walk whilst on safari, before being escorted to a cultural village by an elder who will regale you with stories of tradition maintained even in this modern age

Snap unbelievable photos at gleaming Lake Manyara, shimmering in a cleft within the Great Rift Valley and sit along a riverbed just steps from an animal coming to have a drink.

Do you dare? Mt. Kilimanjaro is the ultimate trek and surprisingly, it can be accomplished by nearly anyone of any level of fitness. Our expert guides will get you acclimatized and ascending higher than you ever dreamed you could climb

Connect with us at info@explorateurjourneys.com for your tantalizing Tanzania experience.

BREAK FREE IN BOTSWANA LIKE THIS

Why Botswana? That is, why there once you're convinced you need to go to Africa- versus some of it's more well known neighbors?  Unspoiled, vast, and so beautifully abundant with wildlife, Botswana bestows incredible wildlife viewing blessings upon visitors who delight in exploring it's rich nature reserves in a unique way.  Beyond the game parks. Botswana is also home to the famed Okavango Delta, where one can canoe down its waters and bear witness to beautiful birdlife  and marine life in addition to land based creatures who roam the land freely.  Between the boutique luxury camps, unique ecosystems within the Chobe National Park, Makgadigadi Salt Pans and Kalahari Desert just to name a few, visitors are treated to a spectacle of nature rarely equaled anywhere else in the world.

Embark on the adventure of a lifetime....and add into it some of these ingredients just to start...

Take the "Flight of Angels" scenic air tour over stunning Victoria Falls and see it from a new perspective, or on foot and feel the splash if you prefer 

Lion, hyena, jackal, elephant, zebra, wildebeest... we could go on and on with the wildlife opportunities that await on morning and evening safari drives at luxurious, authentic lodges

Hot Air Balloon over the Okavango Delta and bear witness to this truly unspoilt wilderness with a champagne toast midair

Navigate your way through the Okavango Delta's waterways via dugout canoe for the ultimate "get up close and personal to nature" experience.

Connect with us at info@explorateurjourneys.com for your customized Botswana experience

GALAPAGOS- WHY GO NOW?

The Galapagos Islands are full of wonder, and there isn't a single place quite like it on all the Earth. This curious archipelago is a veritable living museum of evolutionary changes, where free and fearless animals continue to roam, different from any others found elsewhere and it's just one of those places that just makes you ponder...well...just about everything.

From distinctive plants, ubiquitous mangroves and most amazingly, an incredible amount of wildlife including sea lions, turtles, whales and more roam their kingdom as they have for so many years past, seemingly unfazed by the fortunate visitors that watch them in wonder.

How do you do the Galapagos? We're glad you asked, because there are so many ways. Should chartering a private luxury yacht suit you? No problem, we have access to some of the region's most elegant and lavish vessels available on both a private or shared basis, along with more comfortable boats that are ideal for families.

Or, mix it up if you have adventure in mind- we have specially curated tours that combine the wildlife experience with cultural immersions, kayaking for spectacular marinelife views, visits to the Charles Darwin Research Station for lessons in conservation, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, sailing and more.

Go for the Galapagos, it's the trip of a lifetime and we'll help you get there and live out that adventurous dream you've been dreaming - now is the time. Connect with us at info@explorateurjourneys.com

OUR NEWEST NOMADIC JOURNEY...IF YOU DARE

We've got advanced access to an incredibly special nomadic journey across Argentina that you've never seen before, and may not see again. This expedition travels through diverse and remote regions that are extraordinarily beautiful and peacefully off the grid. During this journey, you'll cross international borders and stay in accommodations specifically designed for simple yet comfortable rests, while allowing you to indulge in high quality cuisine created to satisfy the physical demands of the trip, along with good conversation.

You'll travel in well-equipped vans with satellite communication for small groups of up to 6 people, accompanied by an expert guide, chef and support staff . Each journey starts or ends in either the Atacama Desert or in Patagonia. You'll cross the imposing Andes mountains between Chile and Argentina, spending two nights in the Calchaquí valleys in Argentina, the birthplace of an ancient pre-Columbian culture. Then, move to the high mountains, and finish off with 3 nights in San Pedro de Atacama and the surrounding area filled with natural treasures.

You'll return knowing you met the demands of a physical and mental challenge associated with a true expedition, you'll have the bragging rights for life of exploring unique and inhospitable areas from the Atacama up to Salta, you'll overnight in a high end ranch not open to the public where you'll share in a meal with the locals and even spend one night in unique "container style" accommodations that you'll not likely see anywhere else.

Exclusive departures now available for select dates in 2015- contact us at info@explorateurjourneys.com for more info, space is limited!

NEW ZEALAND- GRAB THE KEYS & GO!

Perfect is a word so many use to describe New Zealand... and it's a description that truly befits this fascinating piece of the world.  It's like a best kept secret, those that know nothing about it, or even everything about it, will be absolutely floored when they arrive and discover its layers of secrets, for it is here where you find the definition of how life truly is meant to be.  A dash of glacial, a pinch of rainforest, a smidgen of beach, a dollop of Winelands and a culture that's unequalled is how we sum up the recipe that is truly New Zealand. A place of legends , heartbreakingly breathtaking beauty and pure adventure.

We've got some fantastic self drive itineraries if you're feeling adventurous- we plan the entire route, mapping out special places to see along the way, unique touring experiences to indulge in, blended with curiously charming accommodations all along the way.

So, whether you want to immerse yourself in the exceptionally rich Maori culture, sip and saunter your way through exquisite winelands with an expert sommelier who has insider access to private tasting rooms, board a quad bike for a fast paced spin on a white sandy beach or take a helicopter tour over a glacier, we've got your NZ itinerary covered.

Feeling adventurous? If so, connect with us at info@explorateurjourneys.com for more a customized program!