Announcing Fall 2026 Departure Dates for 10 Tours
We're excited to present the first announcement of Fall 2026 departures for a selection of small group tours. Click on a tour below to view a detailed day-by-day itinerary, browse up-to-date pricing and departure date availability, and more.
Winter/Spring 2026/2027 Itinerary 11 days
Costa Rica’s Natural Heritage
Winter/Spring 2026/2027
Pre-Tour Option: Tortuguero National Park
In this small Central American democracy kissed by nature, our small group discovers a nation’s wealth in four distinct regions, from cloud forest to rainforest and Central Valley to Pacific Coast. As Costa Rica presents its staggering display of biodiversity – pristine landscapes, unique microclimates, exotic flora and fauna – we enjoy a relaxed yet comprehensive exploration that celebrates the country’s wide-ranging natural resources.
From
$4,781
15 days
Patagonian Frontiers
Argentina and Chile by Land & Sea
Pre-Tour Option: Iguazu Falls
Enjoy the rare privilege of face-to-face encounters with two of the world’s last great frontiers: the majestic fjords and glaciers of Southern Patagonia, on a small-ship cruise; and the dramatic scenery of Torres del Paine on a three-night stay at the park. Along with visits to Buenos Aires and Santiago, we discover the remarkable diversity of South America.
From
$10,782
Winter/Spring 2026/2027 Itinerary 14 days
Patagonia Explorer
Winter/Spring 2026/2027
Pre-Tour Option: Easter Island
Join us in Patagonia, the unspoiled wilderness at lands’ end, shared by Chile and Argentina. Here, the Torres del Paine massif presides over rugged plains, and ice-blue glaciers speckle the sea. As we visit two breathtaking national parks in this remote region, we experience nature at its purest, up close and unfettered. And a stay in Buenos Aires adds zest to our small group journey.
From
$8,497
15 days
Egypt & the Eternal Nile
Post-Tour Extension: Jordan: Petra & Amman
Accompanied by an expert Egyptian guide, this singular small group journey through antiquity travels from vibrant Cairo and the Great Pyramids to Abu Simbel and the Upper Nile for a fascinating cruise on Lake Nasser. Then: a classic voyage along the Nile from Aswan to Luxor before returning to Cairo.
From
$5,997
22 days
Exploring Australia & New Zealand
Post-Tour Extension: Auckland – On Your Own
Small group touring and the Lands Down Under – they add up to a perfect combination as we travel from Australia’s sophisticated Sydney, sacred Uluru (Ayers Rock), and the wondrous Great Barrier Reef to New Zealand’s towering Aoraki/Mt. Cook and breathtaking Milford Sound, plus Queenstown, Rotorua, and Auckland.
From
$11,784
Spring 2027 Itinerary 16 days
New Zealand Adventure
Spring 2027
It’s a tale of two islands as our small group journeys from New Zealand’s North to its South, through lively cities and pristine fiords, past lush farmland and enchanted forests in a land where the outdoors is the national shrine. Add engaging “Kiwis” and traditional Māori culture – it’s a pure New Zealand experience.
From
$8,574
17 days
Treasures of India
Temples, Tigers, and the Taj Mahal
Post-Tour Extension: Nepal
Spiritual, chaotic, and confounding, India overflows with riches. While staying at excellent hotels, we travel the classic Golden Triangle: bustling Delhi; Agra, home of the sublime Taj Mahal; and Jaipur, the "Pink City." We also search for elusive Bengals in Ranthambore, and absorb the holiness of Varanasi.
From
$6,487
19 days
Southeast Asia Odyssey
Post-Tour Extension: Singapore
On an engaging journey through four unique Southeast Asian nations, we gain an appreciation for the diversity of this most intriguing region. Exploring Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand, our small group encounters sublime natural beauty, explores spectacular ruins, and mingles with gracious local people.
From
$7,997
15 days
Journey through Vietnam
Post-Tour Extension: Cambodia: Angkor Wat & Phnom Penh
In a land of breathtaking natural beauty, abiding tradition, and profoundly hospitable people, rewards abound for the thoughtful traveler. And in our flexible and congenial small group we encounter rewards aplenty on this comprehensive journey featuring all the highlights, plus the beautiful, remote Mekong Delta, where we spend two days.
From
$4,797
