Explore the city of Cuzco today, one of Peru's most famous and beautiful cities. Also known as the Imperial City, the navel of the world to the Incas and the capital of the Inca empire; Cuzco today is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The day starts with a visit to the San Cristobal viewing point, which has a panoramic view of the city. Then to the picturesque San Pedro Market in the heart of the ...
Enjoy panoramic vistas of Rio and its bays from the comfort of a catamaran. Cruise past the Fiscal Island and the Navy Arsenal until your first stop at the incredible Museum of Tomorrow, one of the architectural icons of the Rio beachfront. Visit the Museum of Contemporary Art, designed by the famous architect Oscar Niemeyer. Sail past several fortress', one of which is where the city of Rio w...
Early morning wake up for your hot air ballon trip over the Masai Mara. Meet before the sun rises for a fresh brew of coffee and a hot muffin before making your way to the launch site. Once at the launch site and whilst preperations for take off are under way, you will be given your safety briefing. As the first lights appear over the horizon, you will take off in your balloon. You will be fascina...
At about 09h00 your private guide and private driver will collect you from Omali Lodge. (If you are keen birders let us know, as you should then depart earlier). Set off in your private 4-Wheel drive on the drive inland past Trindade, to the Obô Natural Park office at Bom Successo. (Drive time is about 90 minutes). After leaving the vehicle at the parking area, start your guided walk through cu...
Helicopter flights take off from St Gilles. There are a number of flights to choose from with varying flying time. Rainbow Tours recommends 'The Must' or 'Excellence' which is a 55 minute flight covering all of the highlights of the island. You will see all three Cirques, including Mafate that is inaccesible by road, the valcano, the forest, many waterfalls and the beautiful coast ...
At &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve you have two rhino activities to choose from. The rhino notching experience is subject to helicopter and vet availability. Witness the darting of these giants after which you will watch how the veterinary team notch the ear of the sleeping rhino. These notches are used for research and security monitoring so they are very important. The other activity invol...
Armed with nothing more than an over night bag, mosquito net and a roll bed, you are taken to a camp set up that is on a riverbed within the South Luangwa National Park. Here you will be mesmerised by the stars in the dark sky, as there is virtually no light pollution. Be surrounded by just the sounds of the bush and fresh air. You are well looked after by the guides and trackers. Here you will en...
One hour from Antigua by car is the famous Mayan archeological site of Iximche. These well preserved ruins include pyramid temples, ball courts, royal palaces and a museum explaining the history of the site, which was built over 1000 years ago. Mayan rituals are still performed here at an extremely important Mayan spiritual ceremony site. Meet a local shaman who will perform an authentic Mayan cer...
On a walking tour today during your holiday to Guatemala, visit the house of Maximon, the Mayan folk saint who moves annually with the selection of his new caretaker. A shaman may be performing a ritual for a local follower or two gathered at Maximón's candle-lit altar. After visiting Maximon you will visit the local church and learn about the history of this very traditional town and s...
Travel by boat the village of San Juan La Laguna, a petit but picturesque Tz'utujil Maya town with beautiful lake views. You'll visit a women's cooperative to see how traditional backstrap looms and all-natural dyes are used to make some of Guatemala's nicest textiles, including scarves, blankets, and covers. The Tz’utujil weavers of San Juan La Laguna are well known for maki...
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