Partenza da Milano Malpensa il giorno 25.10 alle 23h05. Si consiglia di arrivare in aeroporto almeno 2 ore e mezzo prima della partenza. Arrivo ad Addis Abeba alle 06h35 del giorno seguente per prendere il volo di connessione per Entebbe con partenza alle 08h30. Arrivo a Entebbe, Uganda, previsto per le 10h35.

Ricevimento e trasferimento dall’aeroporto all’Hotel nella città di Kampala, situata a un’ora da Entebbe.

Pernottamento presso il SPEKE HOTEL. Bell’alloggio con una buona ubicazione. Cena inclusa.

Dopo colazione partiremo da Kampala e proseguiremo verso est attraverso la sorgente del fiume Nilo. Faremo una crociera in barca fino al punto in cui il fiume Nilo lascia il lago Vittoria. Rientro per pranzo e proseguimento per Mbale.

Durata: 5/6 ore. Il viaggio sarà organizzato con un solo jeep grande a sufficienza per tutto il gruppo. Si consiglia di non portare con se valige troppo ingombranti.

Check-in in hotel e cena.

Pernottamento al MOUNT ELGON HOTEL & SPA. Pranzo e cena inclusi.

Attività MASABA COFFEE coordinate dallo staff locale

 Pernottamento al LACAM LODGE. Pranzo e cena inclusi.

Prima colazione al lodge e successiva partenza per un trekking guidato per visitare le Sipi Fallsaccompagnati da una guida locale.

La passeggiata inizia tra piantagioni di caffè e banane fino a giungere a queste spettacolari cascate lungo il fiume Sipi. Il percorso è molto suggestivo ed offre dei bellissimi panorami sulle splendide valli della Karamoja.

Pernottamento al LACAM LODGE. Pranzo e cena inclusi.

Trasferimento da Mbale alle Murchison Fallsvia Lira, sulle strade a nord-ovest. Pranzo lungo il percorso.

Arrivo in serata e pernottamento al PAKUBA SAFARI LODGE.

Pranzo e cena inclusi.

Partenza per il Safariil mattino presto. È in questo parco che si perfeziona la bellezza naturale del Nilo. Vi imbatterete in mandrie di elefanti, giraffe, antilopi, bufali, anatre, leoni e diverse specie di uccelli. Rientro per pranzo. Nel pomeriggio crociera di 3 ore per vedere le cascate delle famose Murchison Falls,dove avremo inoltre la possibilità di vedere ippopotami, coccodrilli e tanti altri animali che scendono al Nilo per rinfrescarsi nel pomeriggio.

Rientro al lodge, pernottamento al PAKUBA SAFARI LODGE.

Pranzo e cena inclusi

Durante il viaggio visita al Ziwa Rhinos Sanctuary. Visita guidata con ranger che ci spiegherà le abitudini dei rinoceronti bianchi (durata: 1 ora aprox).

Dopo pranzo proseguimento per Fort Portale check in al nostro alloggio dove

saranno serviti dei rinfreschi.

Pernottamento al MOUNTAINS OF THE MOON HOTEL. Pranzo e cena inclusi

Dopo colazione, intera giornata dedicata alle attività con Fort Portal Coffee. Rientro in giornata per poi tornare al luogo di sistemazione.

Pernottamento al MOUNTAINS OF THE MOON HOTEL

Pranzo e cena inclusi.

Dopo la prima colazione ci rechiamo al quartier generale del parco per le 08h00. Un guardiano del parco ci informerà sul nostro Trekking odierno e iniziamo il nostro Scimpanzé Trekking nella Foresta del Kibale National Park.L’escursione durerà 3-4 ore lungo i sentieri dove incontreremo altri primati come il Colobus bianco e nero e le mangabey dalle guance grigie; inoltre sarà possibile osservare diverse specie di uccelli e vegetali che abbondano in questa area.

Più tardi, rientro per pranzare. Dopo pranzo ci sono 2 opzioni di attività:

• passeggiata nelle zone umide delle Bigodi, casa di numerose specie di uccelli, tra i quali il il Turaco azzurro
• passeggiata nel villaggio visitando le scuole primarie e finire con una visita al medico nativo del villaggio.

Trasferimento all’Hotel e rinfresco.

Pernottamento al MOUNTAINS OF THE MOON HOTEL

Pranzo e cena inclusi

Dopo colazione partenza per ilTour dei laghi craterici di Kasenda.

Questo paesaggio è semplicemente bellissimo e pittoresco.

Oggi vedremo circa 9 di questi laghi vulcanici.

Sosta per il pranzo al lago Nkuruba Crater. Dopo pranzo proseguiremo per il Queen Elizabeth National Park, passando per la città di Kasese e avendo come sfondo le magnifiche montagne del Rwenzori.  Arrivo entro sera e check-in in albergo. Rinfreschi, cena, falò e pernottamento al ENGANZI LODGE.

Pranzo e cena inclusi.

Dopo un buon caffè del buongiorno alle inizia il nostro game drivemattutino (06h30), per essere in tempo per vedere i grandi felini in azione. Il Safari dura 3-4 ore per tornare poi per la colazione, relax e pranzo. Alle 14:45 crociera in barca sul famoso canale Kazingache collega il lago George al lago Edward.

La navigazione avrà una durata di 2 ore. Al rientro, alle 17:00 inizierà il game drive serale. Rientro in Hotel entro le 19:00. Cena, falò e pernottamento al ENGANZI LODGE.

Pranzo e cena inclusi.

Tree climbing lions & Bwindi National Park

Dopo la colazione partenza per il settore meridionale del Queen Elizabeth National Park(Ishasha), famosa per l’ultima razza africana dei leoni che si arrampicano sugli alberi.

Procediamo con il game drive nel parco alla ricerca di questi affascinanti felini, di elefanti e diverse specie di antilopi presenti nel parco. Pranzo al sacco e proseguimento per il Parco Nazionale di Bwindi. Arrivo in prima serata, rinfresco, cena e pernottamento al HAVEN LODGE (BWINDI)o ARCADIA LODGE(LAKE BUYONYI)dipendendo dal settore del Parco Nazionale del Bwindi dove troveremo disponibilità per i permessi del Gorilla Trekking.

Pranzo e cena inclusi.

Oggi divideremo il nostro gruppo in due, un gruppo con le persone interessate al Gorilla Trekking  e un gruppo con le persone non interessate al Gorilla Trekking.

Nel caso in cui la notte anteriore si dormisse al Lago Buyonyi, al gruppo non interessato al Gorilla Trekking verrà offerta un’attività in canoa sul lago in mattinata e nel pomeriggio potrete riposarvi in hotel.

Se invece la notte anteriore si dormisse all’Haven Lodge, al gruppo non interessato al Gorilla Trekking verrà offerto un tour guidato al Parco Nazionle del Bwindi per l’osservazione di altri animali.

In entrambi i casi il gruppo si ricongiungerà nel tardo pomeriggio in hotel.

Per questo motivo abbiamo deciso di lasciarvi il Gorilla Trekking come attività opzionale.

Oggi visiteremo insieme a tutto il gruppo le sponde del Lago Bunyonyi e le popolazioni che lo abitano.

Trasferimento ad Entebbe lasciando alle nostre spalle gli indimenticabili paesaggi di questo affascinante paese africano.

Ci fermeremo per una piccola pausa all’Uganda equator, un passaggio “tra due emisferi”, per scattare qualche foto e per sgranchirsi le gambe.

Dopo pranzo proseguimento per Entebbe e trasferimento all’aeroporto internazionale per prendere il volo internazionale di rientro in Europa con partenza alle 18h45. Arrivo a Milano Malpensa il giorno dopo alle 06h55.

Arrivo in Italia/ Svizzera. Fine del viaggio.

Volo internazionale da Milano Malpensa con destinazione Auckland. Notte in volo.

Arrivo ad Auckland. Ricevimento e trasferimento in hotel. Notte ad Auckland.

Auckland è la città più grande della Nuova Zelanda. Oltre allo shopping e alla gastronomia potrete organizzare numerose attività all’aria libera nelle vicinanze della città come trekking, tours in kayak, giri in barca, tours in bicicletta, etc.

Pick-up auto a noleggio. Trasferimento da Auckland a Waitomo (distanza: 196 km/ 3 ore e 15 min). Visita guidata alle famose grotte di Footwhistle Glowworm, labirinti di roccia scavata da fiumi sotterranei. La presenza di migliaia di lucciole che le abitano rendono questo posto ancora più suggestivo e magico. Notte a Waitomo.

Trasferimento da Waitomo a Taupo (distanza: 151 km/ 2 ore). Notte a Taupo, bella e tranquilla località situata sulla sponda dell’omonimo lago e vicino alle località geotermiche di Wai o Tapu e Wai Mangu. Un paradiso per gli amanti della pesca.

Se desiderate si può aggiungere un giorno in questa regione per visitare il famoso Parco Nazionale Tongariro.

Da non perdere l’escursione a piedi alla Haka Falls.

Trasferimento da Taupo a Napier (distanza: 142 km/ 2 ore). Notte a Napier.

Napier è una bella città formata da edifici ristrutturati di stile art déco risalenti agli anni 30. Questa città è anche un importante porto navale che serve per l’esportazione di  lana, vino e mele in tutto il mondo.

Trasferimento da Napier a Wellington (distanza: 322 km/ 4 ore). Notte a Wellington.

Wellington è la capitale della Nuova Zelanda racchiusa tra il suo bel porto e le sue colline disseminate di edifici vittoriani in legno. Visita consigliata: Te Papa Tongarewa, il Museo della Nuova Zelanda inaugurato nel 1998. Un museo di sei piani che presenta esposizioni con variati aspetti dell’arte e della cultura locale.

Tra Napier e Wellington si trova la località vinicola di Martinborough dove si trovano alcune tra le più importanti cantine del Paese. Nei mesi di luglio e agosto alcune cantine possono essere chiuse.

Trasferimento al porto e attraversata in ferry da Wellington a Picton (durata: 3 ore e mezza). Arrivo al porto di Picton e trasferimento in auto di 25 minuti fino a Blenheim. Notte a Blenheim.

Blenheim si trova nella regione di Marlborough, una delle regioni vinicole più grandi e importanti del Paese dove si produce il famoso “sauvignon blanc” locale. In questa regione si possono organizzare molte attività come degustazioni di vini locali, esperienze gastronomiche,  trekking, tour in bici, giri in barca per poter osservare i pinguini, i delfini, i leoni marini e il poco comuni kiwi rowi che popolano questa regione.

Trasferimento da Blenheim a Kaikoura (distanza: 145 km/ 2 ore). Notte a Kaikura.

Kaikura è un pittoresco villaggio costiero situato in un paraggio naturale molto bello a metà strada tra Bleinheim e Christchurch rinomato per la varietà di mammiferi marini che si possono osservare in questa regione tra cui troviamo: balene, foche, delfini e leoni marini.

L’inverno (quindi la nostra estate) è la stagione migliore per l’osservazione delle foche e delle balene.

Trasferimento da Kaikoura a Akaroa (distanza: 268 km/ 4 ore). Notte ad Akaroa.

Akaroa è un piccolo e antico villaggio coloniale con influenze francesi ed inglesi, situato nella Penisola di Banks. In lingua Maori, Akaroa significa “lungo porto” ed è qui che si stabilirono i primi coloni provenienti dalla Francia.

L’attrazione principale è costituita dalla famosa Summit Road che corre lungo il bordo del cratere, offrendo vedute panoramiche sul porto e sulle baie della regione.

Giornata libera ad Akaroa. Notte ad Akaroa.

Possibilità di tours organizzati per l’avvistamento dei delfini, pinguini e leoni marini.

Trasferimento da Akaroa a Christchurch (distanza: 82 km/ 1 ora e 30 min). Notte a Christchurch.

Christchurch è la seconda città più grande della Nuova Zelanda, conosciuta come la “città giardino” per il gran numero di parchi pubblici e privati che offre questa città.

Trasferimento da Christchurch a Dunedin (distanza: 366 km/ 5 ore). Notte a Dunedin.

Dunedin è stata nominata dalla UNESCO città della Letteratura. Camminando in città si potranno osservare numerosi monumenti dedicati ai suoi scrittori.

Il paesaggio costiero di Dunedin è mozzafiato, qui si trovano belle spiagge dove poter fare il bagno e altre più adatte alla pratica del surf.

Giornata libera a Dunedin. Notte a Dunedin.

Da visitare la Otago Peninsula, una destinazione eco-turistica che offre la possibilità di osservare foche, pinguini, albatross, etc…

Trasferimento da Dunedin a Wanaka (distanza: 278 km/ 3 ore e 30 min). Notte a Wanaka.

Wanaka è un bel paesino di montagna situato sulla riva dell’omonimo lago, meta ideale per gli amanti dell’avventura e dei trekking.  Punto di partenza del comprensorio del Mount Aspiring National Park.

Trasferimento da Wanaka a Queenstown (distanza: 68 km/ 1 ora e 10 min). Notte a Queenstown.

Queenstown è una bella città situata sulle sponde del Lago Wakatipu, incastonata tra i laghi e le montagne dell’Otago, nel suggestivo scenario della Alpi Meridionali.

Pick-up in hotel per un trasferimento privato all’aeroporto di Queenstown. Volo scenico da Queenstown a Milford (soggetto alle condizioni climatiche). Ricevimento in aeroporto e trasferimento in autobus fino al porto. Imbarco per la crociera panoramica sul fiordo di Milford Sound, nel cuore del Parco Nazionale Fiordland dove  potrete ammirare fantastici paesaggi formati da montagne, foreste e cascate. Rientro all’aeroporto di Milford in autobus e volo di rientro a Queenstown. Notte a Queenstown.

Giornata libera. Notte a Queenstown.

Se desiderate è possibile organizzare una visita opzionale in elicottero da Queenstown al Mount Cook, la montagna più alta della Nuova Zelanda.

Trasferimento in aeroporto e volo domestico di rientro a Auckland per la connessione con il vostro volo internazionale con partenza nel tardo pomeriggio. Arrivo in Europa il giorno dopo.

Two nights in the lovely Victoria Falls area awaits you that we will fill up with adventures and memories that will hopefully last you a lifetime. Once you land you will be met by a representative from the lodge who will assist you with your bags and then transfer you by road to the lodge.

For your first evening why not embark on a sunset cruise. Enjoy the incredible sunset with a glass of crisp white wine in your hand and get a first taste of the beauty that renders this destination both so desirable and popular!

Enjoy the day at the mighty Falls.

Several activities are possible today such as a guided tour of the Falls or you could also go on a Rafting activity on the mighty Zambezi River or even seeing the Falls from the sky in a helicopter excursion. Please note that those suggested activities are not included.

Dinner and breakfast included.

This morning you will be picked up from the lodge and transferred though to the town of Kasane in Botswana. Tonight, you will be staying in a nice Lodge. This is a small 8 roomed property that is located in the small town of Kasane. It is based on the banks of the Chobe River. The lodge is five minutes by boat from the Chobe National Park and approximately eight minutes by vehicle. You can book afternoon activities such as a boat cruise on the Chobe River or you can enjoy a safari into the Chobe National Park.

The Chobe River forms the northern boundary of the Chobe National Park, renowned for its diverse and abundant game viewing opportunities. This section of the park is best known for its dense concentration of wildlife including elephant and hippo populations, but the waters attract all manner of game including large herds of buffalo and the lions that prey on them. A visit to this area guarantees close encounters with an array of African wildlife. Visitors can look forward to some exciting activities such as: driving along the game-dotted river banks in a 4WD; cruising along the river in a motorboat, spotting rare birdlife and for a unique, luxury safari experience, hire a houseboat.

Dinner and breakfast included.

This morning after breakfast you will be transferred to the Kasane Airport for an internal flight to the Savuti. Once you land in the Savuti your mobile safari will begin. Once you arrive at camp after seeing many wonderful sights. Set up camp and relax with a refreshment until darkness falls and dinner is served under the night stars! After a delicious meal it is time for bed.

In the heart of Botswana’s Chobe National Park lies a dynamic wilderness, a sweeping expanse of savannah brooded over by several rocky outcrops which guard a relic marsh and the dry channel that was once its lifeline. This is Savute, where mysterious wet and dry cycles mould the landscape and dictate the nature of its wild inhabitants. Currently it is dry, and wild dogs hunt in the channel where crocodiles swam only twenty years ago.
The Gubatsa Hills shelter leopard and klipspringer and rock paintings of early man’s wildlife sightings. During the arid winter months game viewing concentrates on Savute’s resident bull elephants, antelope and lion prides, and black-backed jackal, bat-eared foxes, tsessebe, and kudu, abound.
The summer rains bring a feast for lion, hyena and cheetah as thousands of migrating zebra and wildebeest assemble in a chaotic pattern on the marsh. Cape buffalo herds arrive and migrant birds swell Savute’s 300 resident species, thrilling bird-watchers with their spectacular antics.

Full board and activities included

Savuti – Chobe National Park. The mornings will fall into a rhythm after this with a wake-up call around 5:30 am with tea, coffee and breakfast before heading out on the morning’s activity. All activities will depart from the campsite and explore the vast surrounding area before returning 3-4 hours later to hot showers and a wholesome lunch. After lunch, you can relax around the camp with a good book or a pair of binoculars. At 15:00 high tea is served which consists of tea, coffee and biscuits.

The afternoon activity starts at 16:00 – 16:30 and guests will return to the camp by sunset. A warm water basin awaits upon your return to camp alongside a campfire.

Around 19:00 the chef announces the menu and guests will take their seats around the table with their guide. After dinner, you can relax by the fire with the guide for some storytelling or just admire the stars before turning in for the night.

Full board and activities included.

This morning you have a beautiful 3 -4 hour safari between the Savuti and the Moremi Reserve.  The Moremi is renowned for their abundance of predators, great Nile crocodiles also lurk in the waters and generally prey on fish.

This afternoon enjoy a short sunset drive to the Xinii Lagoon for a game viewing experience. Return to a fire lit camp, a 3 course dinner and your first night in the Moremi.

Situated in the east of the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve ranks as one of the most beautiful reserves in Africa. It covers more than 4871 square kilometres of pristine wilderness, and the varied terrain includes savannah, winding waterways, and dense forest. This diverse ecosystem supports an incredibly wide spectrum of wildlife, ranging from large herds of buffalo, wildebeest and zebra, to the rare sitatunga and lechwe antelope, lion, cheetah and packs of wild dog in the open grasslands. The birdlife is prolific and includes most of the 550 bird species recorded on Botswana’s national bird list. A range of luxury lodges in the reserve offers visitors the perfect base to experience this corner of paradise.

Full board and activities included.

Moremi Game Reserve

Full board and activities included.

Today you will make your way back to Maun – if there is anything you need to get from the town you can do so today. Than from here it is a 2 – 3 hour trip to get to the Delta.

Welcome to Xaxaba Island – Okavango Delta. Arrive to a prepared campsite, completed with safari tents, wash basins and en suite canvas bathrooms with their bucket showers. Meet your local pollers (who will be taking you on the Mokoro’s through the Delta in the morning) and enjoy the wild environment before your shower, 3 course dinner and your first night in the Delta.

The beauty of these mobile safaris is there is no sole location, the while trip is an adventure and allows you to discover the safari hotspots of Botswana. Each trip is tailored to your preferences and you will be the only family on the trip as it is specially designed for your routing.

Full board and activities included.

Xaxaba Island- Okavango Delta

Full board and activities included.

Today you will move through to the Deception Valley based in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve.  This is a bit of a longer transfer which gives you a great opportunity to see Botswana! An idea of the daily activities in the area includes a game drive visiting the Deception Pan and numerous waterholes in this semi arid reserve. After close to 4 hours exploring the area you will return to camp and refresh with a warm bucket shower and a tasty lunch before relaxing for the afternoon. After high tea you will head off on an afternoon Game drive until sunset.

Adventurous travellers seeking a truly remote African safari will be thrilled to discover that such a thing still exists. As the second largest game reserve in the world and one of the least visited, nothing can prepare you for the sheer wonder of exploring this vast reserve with its wild, untouched beauty. The landscape is dominated by sand veldt, acacias, and Kalahari appleleaf, interspersed with grasslands, and dotted with occasional sand dunes, pans and fossil river valleys. While the reserve is home to an impressive variety of wildlife, there is one animal that is rather obviously absent, the human being. It is this lack of human traffic, combined with the park’s lack of infrastructure, that makes for a challenging and marvelously authentic African experience. Visitors need to be entirely self-sufficient but those willing to make the effort will be richly rewarded.

Full board and activities included.

Deception Valley – Central Kalahari Game Reserve

Full board and activities included.

Early wake up with coffee and breakfast before packing up camp and heading through the reserve towards Maun. In Maun you will either be staying at the Camp. All good things do come to an end and we hope that you had a wonderful trip and created many memories.

Maun is the starting point for most expeditions into the Okavango Delta and as a result, has developed into a bustling metropolis that is considered Botswana’s tourism capital. Area attractions include a renowned river boat that offers ‘booze cruises’ up and down the Thamalakane River, and the forest groves of the Maun Game Reserve.

Full board and activities included.

This morning you will be transferred to Maun Airport for your trip home.

Partenza da Zurigo con volo di linea LX2578di Swiss Airlines operato da Helvetic Airways con destinazione Bergen alle 16h25. Arrivo a Bergen previsto per le 18h50. Trasferimento per conto proprio al hotel.

Pernottamento a Bergen. 01 family room per 3 persone. Colazione inclusa.

Cena non inclusa.

Giornata libera a Bergen.

Per i norvegesi Bergen è una grande città, ma con il fascino e l’atmosfera di un piccolo borgo. I suoi patriottici abitanti sono orgogliosi della loro città poliedrica, della la sua storia e delle tradizioni culturali. Molti sono felici anche nel suggerire ai visitatori le attrazioni, i bar e ristoranti che amano.

Circa il 10 per cento della popolazione di Bergen è composta da studenti, che danno alla città una ventata di allegria. Insieme all’offerta di musei, gallerie d’arte, eventi culturali e ristorazione, e alle possibilità offerte da mare e montagne, questo contribuisce a renderla una città viva e vivace.

Fondata più di 900 anni fa, Bergen fonda le sue radici nell’era vichinga e oltre. Uno dei principali uffici della Lega Anseatica, Bergen è stata per diverse centinaia di anni un prospero centro di commercio tra la Norvegia e il resto d’Europa. Bryggen, (“il molo anseatico”) è la traccia più evidente di quest’epoca, ed è oggi sede di molti dei ristoranti della città, pub, negozi di artigianato e musei storici.

Pernottamento a Bergen. 01 family room per 3 persone. Colazione inclusa.

Pranzo e cena non inclusi.

Pick-up auto a noleggio presso l’ufficio di Hertz situato in città alle 09h00. Prenotazione auto a noleggio effettuata per conto proprio direttamente on-line con Hertz. Trasferimento a Stalheim (durata: 2 ore 45 min/ 168 KM), check-in in hotel e poi trasferimento a Flåmper cominciare l’escursione in zodiac attraverso i fiordi.

Nel pomeriggio alle 17h10 Escursione in Zodiacin gruppo con guida in inglese attraverso i fiordi Aurlandsfjorde Naeroyfjord della durata di 2 ore e 15 minuti. Dovrete farvi trovare pronti alla reception dell’ufficio di FjordSafarialle 16h50. Gli uffici di FjordSafari si trovano a 50 metri dalla stazione e a 250 metri dal porto.

Pernottamento a Stalheim. 01 family room per 3 persone. Colazione inclusa.

Pranzo e cena non inclusi.

In mattinata trasferimento a Gudvangen (20 minuti). Partenza prevista del vostro traghetto alle 12h00. Si raccomanda di arrivare al porto con almeno 20 minuti di anticipo. Navigazione dei fiordi di Naeroyfjord e Sognefjordcon destinazione Kaupanger. Arrivo previsto a Kaupanger verso le 14h30.

Da Kaupanger trasferimento a Stryn (durata: 3 ore aprox). Il lodge si trova in una aerea isolata a 15 minuti d’auto, 15 KM dal paese di Stryn.

Pernottamento in lodge. Colazione, pranzo e cena non inclusi.

Giornata libera per esplorare la regione del Nordfjord nelle vicinanze di Stryn.

Vi abbiamo incluso 3 biglietti di andata e ritorno per il mountain skylift di Loen, località situata a 15 minuti da Stryn e a 30 minuti dal vostro lodge. Non ci sono orari definiti per questa visita. Gli orari d’apertura dello skylift vanno dalle 09h00 alle 22h00. Meglio dare un’occhiata alle previsioni meteo per Mt. Hoven o Loen e partire quando il tempo offre una visibilità migliore.

Pernottamento in lodge. Colazione, pranzo e cena non inclusi.

Partenza alla mattina presto prima delle 09h00 per evitare la chiusura del tunnel. Trasferimento a Hellesylt(durata: 1 ora aprox) per navigare in ferry attraverso il famoso Geirangerfjord, dichiarato patrimonio mondiale dall’Unesco (durata navigazione 1 ora aprox). Partenza del ferry dal porto di Hellesylt alle 11h00. Dovrete arrivare al porto almeno con 15 minuti di anticipo.

Arrivo a Geirangere trasferimento in auto a Eidsdal per prendere un ferry che vi condurrà a Linge (questo ferry opera 3 volte al giorno) e poi trasferimento in auto a Valldal dove si trova il vostro alloggio. Il ticket del ferry Eidsdal/ Valldal non è incluso nel prezzo e dovrà essere acquistato direttamente a bordo del ferry.

Pernottamento in hotel. 01 double/twin Room. Colazione inclusa.

Pranzo e cena non inclusi.

Trasferimento da Valldal a Alesund (durata: 1 ora e mezzo/ 84 KM). Oppure attraverso la Norwegian Scenic Route Trollstigen (durata: 3 ore e mezzo). Arrivo a Alesund e drop-off del veicoloa noleggio presso l’ufficio di Hertz situato all’aeroporto alle 15h00.

Partenza del volo DY415dellaNorwegian Airways alle 17h35 dall’aeroporto di Aalesund Vigra (AES). Arrivo ad Osloalle 18h30 e connessione con il volo DY338 della Norwegian Airways alle 20h50 con arrivo a Bardufoss(BDU) alle 22h40.

Arrivo all’aeroporto di Bardufossalle 22h40 e pick-up del veicolo a noleggio riservato per contro proprio alle 23h00. Trasferimento in auto all’hotel.

Pernottamento in hotel. 01 Triple Room. Colazione inclusa.

Pranzo e cena non inclusi.

Trasferimento da Bardufoss al Polar Zoo (https://polarpark.no/Hjem). Durata: 1 ora aprox.

Entrate non incluse. Da pagare in loco. Si consiglia di effettuare la vendita on-line per riservare le entrate ed evitare eventuali code.

Finita la visita al Polar Zoo trasferimento a Tennevoll(durata: 35 minuti).

Pernottamento in hotel. 01 Triple Room. Colazione inclusa.

Pranzo e cena non inclusi.

Trasferimento da Tennevoll a Nyksund (durata: 5 ore e mezzo/ 250 KM).

NYKSUND was one of the largest fishing villages in Vesterålen around the turn of the previous century. In 1900, the place had 127 permanent residents, but during the winter fishing season, the population increased by several hundred. During one year there were some 750 visiting fishermen using Nyksund as a port for their open Nordland boats. However, the advent of larger fishing boats made the harbour unsuitably narrow, and the village was gradually depopulated. In 1973, the school was closed, and two years later, the last permanent residents moved away. Almost all of the residents of Nyksund moved to Myre, helped by government relocation subsidies. 

Nyksund is distinguished from other fishing villages by its special architecture. During the 1980s, the ghost town by the open ocean awakened with new life, first through an interna-tional youth project, and later as a result of active culture and tourism development. Today the village has many permanent residents who operate art galleries, overnight facilities, restaurants and cafés, as well as ocean-based activities.

The last portion of the road before Nyksund is an experience in itself; it winds alongside vertical mountain walls on the one side, and the open ocean far below on the other. We might also mention that the old gravel road represents a timeline, including preserved traces of human settlement dating all the way back to the Iron Age. Along the 9-km-long road, you can enjoy the view of fish-drying racks by the Hulderstein, Sami gravesites in Kråknesura, the monument raised to the memory of local sea rescue hero Torstein Reinholdsen, and Sami dwelling features and graves at Skåltofta and Rødneset. 

IMPORTANTE: oggi dovrete telefonare alla compagnia che organizza l’avvistamento delle balene per riconfermare il Whale Safari programmato il giorno seguente.

Pernottamento in cabina. 01 cabina/appartamento per 3 persone.

Colazione, pranzo e cena non inclusi.Per questo motivo vi consiglio di programmare una spesa per le tre notti prima di arrivare al vostro appartamento. L’appartamento dispone di una cucina e di utensili per cucinare in maniera indipendente.

Trasferimento in auto da Nyksund a Stø, località situata a 40 minuti da Nysund per l’organizzazione del tour in barca con avvistamento delle balene (durata: 7-8 ore). Questa attività è soggetta alle condizioni climatiche. Il tour comincia alle 10h00 ma dovrete presentarvi alla reception dell’ufficio della compagnia che organizza il tour a Stø alle 09h00, un’ora prima della partenza.

Pernottamento in cabina. 01 cabina/appartamento per 3 persone.

Colazione, pranzo e cena non inclusi.Per questo motivo vi consiglio di programmare una spesa per le tre notti prima di arrivare al vostro appartamento. L’appartamento dispone di una cucina e di utensili per cucinare in maniera indipendente.

Giornata libera a Nyksund.

Pernottamento in cabina. 01 cabina/appartamento per 3 persone.

Colazione, pranzo e cena non inclusi.Per questo motivo vi consiglio di programmare una spesa per le tre notti prima di arrivare al vostro appartamento. L’appartamento dispone di una cucina e di utensili per cucinare in maniera indipendente.

Trasferimento da Nyksund all’aeroporto di Evenes (durata: 3 ore e mezzo aprox/ 175 KM).

Drop-off del veicoloa noleggio presso l’ufficio di Hertz presente nella terminal dell’aeroporto di Evenes alle 13h30.

Partenza del volo DY367 della Norwegian Airwaysalle 15h40 dall’aeroporto di Evenes (EVE). Arrivo a Oslo alle 17h25.

Trasferimento in hotel per conto proprio.

Pernottamento in hotel. 01 family room per 3 persone. Colazione inclusa.

Pranzo e cena non inclusi.

Giornata libera ad Oslo. 

Una delle città europee con la crescita più rapida di questo decennio, Oslo è vibrante di energia, dai nuovi quartieri e dalla cucina innovativa, al mondo della moda e dell’arte. Affascinanti edifici e luoghi simbolo come il Palazzo dell’Opera, il Museo Astrup Fearnley e i Barcode stanno cambiando il profilo della città, ma Oslo mantiene una rigenerante vicinanza alla natura che poche altre capitali possono eguagliare.

Adagiata tra il fiordo di Oslo e le colline boscose, Oslo è stata nominata Capitale Verde d’Europa nel 2019 per il suo impegno nella conservazione delle aree naturali e nella riduzione dell’inquinamento. Il centro città è compatto e facile da esplorare a piedi o in bici e l’efficiente rete di trasporti pubblici rende l’intera città accessibile anche senza usare l’auto. Oslo sta per ricevere la certificazione di Destinazione Sostenibile, un marchio di qualità dato alle località che lavorano in modo sistematico per ridurre l’impatto negativo del turismo.

Giornata libera ad Oslo. 

LX1211  OSL/ZRH 0950 1215

Partenza da Oslo con volo di linea LX1211 di Swiss Airlines con destinazione Zurigo alle 09h50. Arrivo a Zurigo previsto per le 12h15. Fine del viaggio.

Welcome to Split, Croatia! Today, meet our driver at the arrival gate at the Split airport for a transfer to your hotel in Split (approximately 20 minutes, depending  on the traffic).

Split is a stunning 1700-year old city home to unique historical monuments including Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Peristil, St. Doimus’s Cathedral and the Piazza. The City of Split has something for everyone, whether you prefer culture, fine arts, songs, music or sports and recreation.

Split also has its wild, natural side, which enchants its many visitors every day. The Marjan Forest Park, known as the “lungs of the city”, proudly guards the urban center. The entire Marjan  Peninsula is dotted with black pine trees, Mediterranean plants and herbs, centuries-old churches, and – of course – some of the country’s most beautiful beaches.

Depending on your time of arrival, our staff will meet you at your hotel, and we will provide you a detailed briefing for upcoming days, and you will get a road-book with necessary descriptions, vouchers, and tickets.

Enjoy your firs day and easy exploration hike to Marjan hill. Hike will be easy on your body, but overwhelming on your eyes. 5 kilometers will pass by in instant, and the 200 meter climb will be rewarded with the best view of the Split city. Soon you’ll realize why many locals consider Marjan to be their living room in the open; it offers peace and quiet, fresh breeze of air, and the shade of the Aleppo pine, right next to the city core. Mediterranean lifestyle at its finest! We hope you’ll enjoy it as much as locals do.

Night at the hotel Peristil in Split.

Included:  private transfer , road-book , bed & breakfast service

Check out from your hotel and meet your driver/assistance at the lobby, who will assist you to the ferry.

Board the ferry in Split port and enjoy 50min journey to the island of Brac – Supetar port.

Supetar is the island’s capital, so to speak. It’s the only city on the island, developing fast in the past few years. It’s the administrative, transportation and cultural center of the island Brač. Rich cultural and historical heritage of Supetar will take you back to Roman times. You will find yourself surrounded by numerous “villae rustice” and remains of a mosaic located next to the parish church dating from the 6th century. An imperative is the Church of St. Mary of the Annunciation from the 18th century with a beautiful bell tower and a museum. Walking down the cobble-stoned streets and across romantic squares “pjacete” will make you understand the true spirit of a Dalmatian coastal town. With a rich offer in accommodation such as hotels, villas, residential houses and apartments, with diverse restaurants, cultural events and festivals, Supetar is one of the most popular places on the island. In numerous restaurants and traditional taverns you can taste the magnificent Mediterranean food.

Meet your driver at the hotel lobby and depart on a shrot transfer to the port.

For your time in Supetar, we’ve prepared 3 different hiking routes, each starting from the ferry harbor/hotel. Routes are different in length and duration, so you can choose between an easy one, a moderate one or a challenging one. Descriptions and detailed stats for all of the routes are displayed in your road-book which you will receive upon arrival to Split.

Night at the hotel Velaris in Supetar.

Included:  assistance/ transfer to the ferry , ferry tickets , private transfer , bed & breakfast service

Check out from the hotel and meet your driver at the hotel lobby. Depart to Milna where you will board on passenger ferry to Hvar. It is about 30min drive from Supetar.

Board on a passenger ferry from Split to Hvar. It is about 1h journey.

The City of Hvar gained glory and power during the Middle Ages as a significant port within the Venetian naval empire, and today it is one of the most popular destinations in Dalmatian Riviera. Often described as out of a fairy tale, it is renowned for its unique fusion of luxurious Mediterranean nature, rich cultural and historical heritage, Venetian architecture, and mild climate.

Meet your assistance/driver in the port, as you exit the ferry. They will escort you to your hotel and help you with your luggage.

For your time in Hvar, we’ve prepared 3 different hiking routes, each starting from the central square of Hvar town.. Routes are different in length and duration, so you can choose between an easy one, a moderate one or a challenging one. Descriptions and detailed stats for all of the routes are displayed in your road-book which you will receive upon arrival to Split.

Stay the night at the hotel Pharos in Hvar town.

Included:  private transfer , ferry tickets , bed & breakfast service

Enjoy your morning at leisure in Hvar. Relax at the beach, or enjoy wandering through its narrow streets, exploring its shops, galleries, bars, and restaurants… Or take one of the hikes offered in your road book. If you wish you can also join us on our sea kayaking tour to Pakleni islands, to get the best combination of activities while on Hvar.

Meet your assistance/driver at the lobby of your hotel. They will escort you to the ferry pier.

Today you will board on a passenger ferry from Hvar to Vela Luka on Korcula. It is about 1h journey.

Vela Luka is located on the western side of the island of Korčula at the bottom of a wide bay which has many indented coves. Vela Luka developed at the beginning of the 19th century in a deep sheltered bay. Its name means “big harbour” in Croatian chakavian. The inhabitants, 4130 of them, are farmers, fishermen and workers in tourism. Also the town has other smaller industrial plants. Vela Luka has an average of over 2500 hours of sunny weather annually, and is the second largest place, in size, on the Adriatic islands.

Meet our driver at the arrival to the ferry pier in Vela Luka for a short transfer to the city center and your accommodation.

Night at the hotel Korkyra, Vela Luka.

Included:  private transfer , ferry tickets , bed & breakfast service

Breakfast at local restaurant.

For your time in Vela Luka, we’ve prepared 3 different hiking routes, each starting from the cener of Vela Luka. Routes are different in length and duration, so you can choose between an easy one, a moderate one or a challenging one. Descriptions and detailed stats for all of the routes are displayed in your road-book which you will receive upon arrival to Split.

Night at the hotel Korkyra, Vela Luka.

Included:  breakfast , bed & breakfast service

Breakfast at local restaurant.

Meet our driver and depart on a 30min transfer from Vela Luka to the town of Korcula.

Korcula Town is the main town on the island, with a population of about 3000 inhabitants. The main feature/sight of the whole town is Korčula Old Town – a medieval walled town with its towers, numerous buildings and monuments, cafés, restaurants, hotels, galleries, open-air cinema and more. Korčula is very popular for visitors as a central location from which they explore the rest of the island and its surroundings. The town of Korčula is also an administrative centre of the area (note: Korcula is pronounced “kor-chula“). Korčula Old Town is the main attraction of Korčula Town – a medieval walled city positioned on an oval-shaped swelling of land pointing deep into Pelješac Channel, grooved with a succession of narrow streets that branch off the spine of the main street like the fish bone. The fishbone shape was used in Korčula Old Town design to reduce the effects of wind and sun and provide citizens with sheltered and comfortable accommodation.

For your time in Korcula, we’ve prepared a moderate hiking route, starting from the cener of Korcula. Descriptions and detailed stats for all of the routes are displayed in your road-book which you will receive upon arrival to Split.

Overnight at the hotel Korcula Della Ville.

Included:  breakfast , private transfer , bed & breakfast service

Short transfer to the ferry is provided from the hotel. Meet your driver at the lobby of the hotel.

Today you will board on a passenger ferry from Korcula to Pomena, on Mljet island. It is about 30min journey.

The island of Mljet is said to be paradise on Earth. Mljet is the most southerly and easterly of the larger Adriatic islands of Dalmatia. The National Park is at the western part of the island, covering an area of 54 km2, including Veliko jezero (The Great Lake), Malo jezero (The Small Lake), Soline Bay, and a sea belt 500 m wide from the most prominent cape of Mljet. The central parts of the park are Veliko jezero with the Isle of St. Mary, Malo jezero, and the villages of Govedari Polače and Pomena.

It is a gorgeous green island full of mystery, olives, and grapevines. It gives you an incredible fusion of silence, scents, and sensations: one has the sense of being alone in this beautiful jewel.

For your time on Mljet island, we’ve prepared a moderate hiking route, starting from Pomena and visting the area of lakes in the national park. Descriptions and detailed stats for all of the routes are displayed in your road-book which you will receive upon arrival to Split.

Night at the Guesthouse Matana, Pomena on Mljet island.

Included:  private transfer , ferry tickets , entrance fees , half-board service at the hotel

Today you will board on a passenger ferry from Pomena to Dubrovnik. It is about 1.5h journey.

At the arrival to Dubrovnik port, you will meet our driver and depart on the transfer to your hotel.

In the afternoon, stretch your legs more with a two-hour guided tour of Dubrovnik. Soak up the Old Town after the day crowds have depleted, and learn the amazing history this spectacular city hides.

Overnight at the hotel Lapad in Dubrovnik.

Included:  ferry tickets , private transfer , local guide , bed & breakfast service

Transfer out hotel/airport. End of the trip.

This transfer is optional and it’s not included in the quote.

Reception upon arrival at the capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana. This lovable little city is one of the hippest and greenest in Europe, reminiscent of Prague – without the crowds. It is small enough to easily explore on footand bicycle along the willow-lined pedestrian path bordering the Ljubljanica River. Lively with bars, cafes and artgalleries, this “2016 Green Capital of

Europe” is worth a full day visit. Meet your guide for a trip overview and introductory walking tour of Ljubljanafollowed by a drink/aperitive and welcome dinner on the Vander Rooftop Terrace. Welcome dinner.

We leave Ljubljana and transfer (40 min) to enchanting Bled Lake. This is the prettiest lake in the Alps, with a tiny15th-century chapel perched on an island in the center with a dramatic medieval castle rising overhead. We getthe best view of the lake and the surrounding from littleviewing point just above the lake (30min walk one way).We ascend the Bled Castle standing guard atop a rocky cliffwith panoramic views over the mountain and lakelandscape and stop for lunch. Enjoy free time for optionalactivities to absorb this beautiful haven including a ‘Pletna’boat ride on Lake Bled to the island monastery, walk or cycle around the lake, and time-permitting enjoy a sunset cocktailoverlooking the lake in Tito’s former summer retreat with pictures of world dignitaries he entertained there.

It’s a short ride further to Bled Lake’s wildest brother, Lake Bohinj, in the heart of Triglav National Park thatjust won honorable award at World Travel Market as Best in Responsible tourism 2019 where we spend 3nights.

Explore the serenity of Lake Bohinj, in the heart of TriglavNational Park. Hike or bike on the so-called cheese trail, aneasy 4 mile path leading to the home of the local cheese ladyin the quaint alpine village of Stara Fuzina. Enjoy a samplingof her fresh cheeses, hand-crafted breads, local cold cuts and seasonal fruit. Hike further up the mountain to MostnicaGorge (3 mi), or return to the serene beauty of Bohinj Lake canoeing or stand-up paddle boarding, bicycle on aleisurely trail, or hike to Savica Waterfall.

Bohinj lake is perfect base for day hikes or just any other outdoor activity. In the early morning we first hike up to Planina pri Jezeru hut where we stop and get strong Turkish coffee. Afterwards we continue on an undulating trailall the way to Valley of Seven Triglav lakes. We stop for a picnic lunch at a hut near Double lake and from there headback passing shepherds hut. In the afternoon you can stretch your legs and walk from our hotel to the lake shore,relax and dip your feet in a glacier Bohinj lake before dinner.

Drive high into the Alps through Kranjska Gora, 6km from Italy and 12km from Austria, up hair pin turns to the Vrsic Pass (5316ft) – the highest in Slovenia. One of the most scenic mountain passes in Europe, the “RussianRoad” was built by the Austrian Army in WWI by Russian prisoners of war for a strategic military access route. Hike the Vrsic peak (1 hr) among the snow-capped peaks and then descend into the valley ofSoča, the site of WWI’s Isonzo Front, vividly described in Ernest Hemingway’s novel ‘Farewell to Arms’. Today, the“emerald river of adventures” is a playground for world-class fly-fishing and water sports. Stop for lunch at amountain hut to sample traditional mountain stews and then hike along the sparkling, emerald and turquoise watersof the Soča River trail (2 hr, 3.3 mi). Overnight in Kobarid, surrounded by farmland in the heart of the Soča Valley, at Hisa Franko, a charming countryside villa and residence of Slovenia’s best chef, Ana Ros, who put Slovenia on the international culinary map. Ask her husband Valter to visit his wine and cheesecellar.

Enjoy the lovely Slovenian countryside in its early morning tranquilityrelishing a breakfast of roasted coffee, local cheeses, homemadejams and organic juice. A guided tour of the award-winning WWI museum in Kobarid is a stunning depiction of the bitter battles onthe Isonzo Front between the Italians and forces of the Austro-Hungarian empire from 1915-1917, also depicted in Hemmingway’sA Farewell to Arms. It’s a museum about war that leaves an impression of deep pacifism. A short 30-minute hike from Kobaridthrough a pleasant forest near the Soča River brings you to the hidden waterfall of Kozjek, approached via a rocky amphitheater where the gorgeous waterfall cascades into an aquamarine pool.

Optional activities: This afternoon is free to enjoy white water rafting (level 3-4) on the Soča River, paragliding,waterfall hikes, e-bike cruisers on paved roads winding in and out of Italy, mountain bikes on dirt trails, andhiking trails to historic battlefield monuments in the surrounding hills.

In the afternoon we reach Goriska Brda Wine area, nicknamed the ‘Tuscany of Slovenia’ for its countless vineyards, medieval villages and rolling hills bordering Italian Collio. Enjoy dinner in this bountiful wine region,sampling the rich tastes of the local wines – Chardonnay, Rebula, and Cabernet Sauvignon – in cellars that aremore than 200 years old.

Explore Brda wine area and walk its tiny hilltop villages or cruise around on e-bike in the morning. Later on we drive to the Adriatic coast (90 min) and jump into the sea! Explore the waterfront promenade and narrow cobblestone streets of oldtown Piran on foot. Once a part of the Venetian empire the town is rich in history and feels much like an Italian coastal town. Your waterfront accommodation is just steps from the harbor promenade and piazza. In the evening gather on the seasideterrace for a farewell aperitive before dinner.

Wake up with the sound of the sea enjoying a sunny breakfast and leisurely morning overlooking the Adriatic and Croatia just a few miles away. Depart late morning for the short drive to descend into the extraordinary subterranean chambers of the four-mile-long underworld of the Škocjan Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We recommend adding a full day in Piran to kick back with the locals here, or continue your journey onwardwest to Venice, north to Europe, south to the Istrian peninsula and Dalmatian coast of Croatia, or return toLjubljana for onward flight.

Arrival in Ireland

Arriving into Dublin airport today, hop into a taxi and make your way to the city centre and to your hotel for the next two nights.

Dublin, Ireland’s capital has been described as the city with a village feel and as you explore its cobbled streets and historical monuments it will be easy to see why. Dublin is best explored on foot or using public transport such as the LUAS, our light rail system. Many of Dublin’s highlights are within walking distance and indeed you will discover it is in the act of wandering from one to another where you will soak up Dublin’s authentic atmosphere.
Either this afternoon or tomorrow, join a local historian and walking guide for an insider’s tour of the city. Discover the story behind the Book of Kells and its significance in history, hear stories of Ireland’s fight for independence,learn of the influence of the American and French Revolutions, the Potato Famine, the Great War and the 1916 Rising.

Urban exploration

Your walking tour is bound to have provided you with ideas and inspiration on places you would like to explore in more depth. To top that off we have our own personal favourites to recommend starting with a journey through Ireland’s history of immergration and at the EPIC Museum, on the banks of the River Liffey.  For a more immersive experience, visit 14 Henrietta Street, a Georgian townhouse to tenement museum where the lives of its residents over a 300 year period are brought to life.  Round your day off with a classic and visit the Guinness Storehouse for a tour followed by late afternoon pint overlooking the city in the Sky Bar.

Travel west to Connemara

This morning, it’s time to collect your rental car and get out of the city. Head west cross country to Connemara in the heart of Galway along the Wild Atlantic Way. There are plenty of interesting and historical sites to stop and visit on route to Connemara, but one that you simply cannot pass is the ancient site of Clonmacnoise, on the banks of the River Shannon. This early  Christian site dates back to the mid 6th century with many of its monuments, crosses, churches and towers in a remarkable state of preservation today.   Enjoy the open road ahead as you loop along the green fields and lush meadows of Ireland.
Your destination this evening is the picturesque village of Clifden in Connemara, home to traditional music, craic agus ceol, Clifden ensures you will not be short choices for evening food and entertainment.

Hiking in Connemara National Park

Lace your walking boots on today as you meet a local guide for a day’s hiking in Connemara National Park. With over 2,000 hectares of mountains, bogs, heaths, grasslands and forests to choose from, your guide will match your hike to your own preference. Leave the way marked paths to the day tourists and explore the lesser known local trails with your expert guide.

The views from the summit of Diamond Hill are simply stunning and breathtaking and well worth the effort of the climb.

The Pirate Island

Explore the ancient mysteries of Connemara today as you meet with a local archeologist who will bring the landscape, traditions and mythology of the region alive. Your route takes you to a hauntingly beautiful island who’s first inhabitants date back to early christian times. Here you’ll hear tales of pirates and invasions, legends and myths, sorrow and loss.
Be sure to indulge in some of the spectacular local seafood in an idyllic island pub.

Exploring Southern Connemara

Take today at a more gentle pace and explore the beaches, fishing villages and hidden gems to be found along the southern Connemara Coast. Artists, crafters and naturalists have long since flocked to Roundstone Village renowned for the remarkable beauty of the surrounding mountains and seascapes. From its busy little fishing harbour where fresh lobster, crab and all manor of fish are landed daily to its narrow streets with artisan pottery studios and craft shops, Roundstone has that sit back with a beer and watch the world go by kind of vibe.

Galway to Clare

Leaving Connemara behind you this morning, your first stop of the day is the bohemian city of tribes, Galway. With its cobbled pavement and street performers, Galway is the west coast’s most vibrant urban centre and a great place to visit.
As you continue your travels south, you cross the county lines and enter Clare. Clare is a county of barren wild landscapes, soaring cliffs, ancient history , archeology and remote islands.
Your evening destination is the traditional music capital of Ireland, Doolin. Located right along the Atlantic coast with its views of the islands beyond, Doolin is the perfect base with which to explore Clare.

The Burren National Park

The Burren National Park is an area home to a millennia of human history from holy wells to passage tombs. The region’s lunar landscape has inspired many writers and artists and, despite  its rocky appearance, is a haven for wild flowers including over 40 species of orchids and other rare blooms.  The best way to explore the Burren is with a local expert whose knowledge of the area along with its history allows the stories from Ireland’s past to really come to life.
End your day with a sunset visit to the Cliffs of Moher, with the day trippers and buses  gone you will experience the natural beauty and stunning views of the Atlantic Sea and beyond in relative peace and solitude.

The Aran Island

Locals and visitors alike have been taking to the sea to visit the Aran Islands for centuries. The history of the islands dates back thousands of years and they remain largely unspoilt and unchanged even today. The islands are home to some of the oldest archeological sites in Ireland with Dun Aonghusa being the most famous but not forgetting beehive huts used by early Christiam monks, worm holes, forts and fortresses.
These islands are more than just a collection of monuments, they are a standing testament to the old way of life in Ireland where Gaelic was the spoken language and working the land, farming and fishing were the predominant sources of income and food.
A local guide and expert on the islands will accompany you today to explore these time capsules and we recommend you do it on bicycle for the best experience.