South Pacific & Asia
With adventurous islands stretching between Asia and Australia, authenticity is plentiful no matter your destination. Sharing enlightenment with a passionate eagerness is a common interest of locals, in which encourages you to embrace such zeal during your stay.
Find adventure anywhere in the land down under by climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge for a magnificent view of the city and its iconic Opera House. Explore the Great Ocean Road for a spectacular view of the dramatic coastline while heading to surf the gnarly waves of Bells Beach. For more adventure, head north to Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin to learn about -and meet- many of Australia's Northern Territory reptiles. Dive with the crocodiles in their enclosure for extreme thrills!
Get lost in the picturesque wilderness of New Zealand. From climbing to the crater rim of the active volcano at White Island to hiking Fox Glacier, opportunities easily arise to catch a glimpse of humpback whales, dolphins, even penguins and other tropical birds. Movie buffs will be sure to find room for second breakfast while visiting the magical holes of Hobbiton after getting an immersive behind the scenes tour of the Shire.
Nearby the Great Barrier Reef, go snorkeling or scuba diving while island hopping around Fiji and New Caledonia. Better yet, live on island time while sipping an ice cold drink in the warm sands of any island shoreline.
Travel up the South Pacific to admire Asia's cultures first hand. Your eyes will catch sights of the many shrines and temples scattered along Asia's coast. Take the time to trek through Bali's uniquely beautiful rice terraces to find them hidden or find tranquility inside the Jade Buddha Temple in the stimulating city of Shanghai. Get lost in the verdant botanic gardens of Singapore, just a few minutes walk outside Orchard Road and its extensive variety of fashion malls, art galleries and nightlife fun.
Vietnam is a must for coffee lovers. Start your morning with a cup of their famed iced coffee before exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels for a twist on learning the history of Ho Chi Minh City.
Or feast your eyes upon the Symphony of the Lights Show while dining along the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade which offers extravagant views of Hong Kong's skyline and harbor.
Travel the continent by following along the Yellow River for a chance to see the Shaolin Temple or the Terracotta Warriors. Even let the Yangtze River take you to Goddess Stream for extraordinary sights of the famous Three Gorges of Yangtze.
Whether you're standing in the observation deck of Tokyo Skytree, the world's largest skyscraper, pampering yourself by getting the perfect Thai massage in Bangkok, or sunbathing at Mai Khao Beach in Phuket while waiting for the rush of planes to fly low overhead to land at the nearby airport, there is so much to discover in the boundless South Pacific.
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Plan a more intimate river cruise to discover Xi'an, Lhasa, Beijing, and more on a 7+ day venture down China's most iconic rivers.
Plan a South Pacific cruise tour to discover Kangaroo Isalnd, Phuket, Sapporo and more on a 3-10 night land excursion before or after cruising the South Pacific coastline.
Experience the best of both worlds.