Thanks to everyone’s support, our Signature Departures has received overwhelming responses! Our Fly-Cruise expedition to Antarctic in January 2012 and Migration Safari with Russell Gammon in August 2012 are fully booked.

We are pleased to be able to arrange and launch a second Migration Safari trip in September 2012, still with Russell Gammon. And do look out for Antarctic January 2013 and book early to avoid disappointment. We are also pleased to launch a new trip for 11 Days Caucasus Adventure – Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan (20 Apr to 1 May 2012). And with some creative adjustment of the itinerary, the migration photography trip with William Chua is now re-launched at a much better price while keeping all the highlights, special features and the same high quality arrangements.

The Egypt trip has to be cancelled unfortunately, due to political reason. Iran has only 4 vacancies while Laos has 8 so for those interested, hurry and register!

For details, click below or call our tour consultants at 2525 9199 or e-mail us at enquiries@countryholidays.com.hk for more details.
 
11 DAYS GEORGIA, ARMENIA & AZERBAIJAN- CAUCASUS, WHERE THE CONTINENTS MEET

Sitting unassumingly where the great continents meet and mighty empires cross, the 3 small countries of Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan have always played an anneals role to powerful giants from Persia and Mongols to Turks and Russians.
Travel Date 20 Apr to 1 May 2012
Package Price From HK$39,880 per person
Registration Closing Date 31 Jan 2012 or when tour is fully subscribed
6 DAYS LAOS & BANGKOK CHRONICLES- WITH ORIENT EXPRESS & AMAN RESORTS

This Chinese New Year, be the first to travel into Laos by train on legendary Orient Express Train before flying to the lovely UNESCO World Heritage city of Luang Prabang and be pampered by Aman Resorts. You will attend a Baci Ceremony hosted by the former prince of Luang Prabang!
Travel Date 21 to 26 Jan 2012
Package Price From HK$28,020 per person
Registration Closing Date 31 Dec 2011 or when tour is fully subscribed
9 DAYS IRAN- THE HEART OF PERSIA

Spend Easter in the charming suites in the Abbassi Hotel converted from a medieval Caravanserai and be guided by specialized curators in the many excellent museums. Discover Iran, the heart of one of the most ancient and long lasting civilization.

Travel Date 06 to 15 Apr 2012
Package Price From HK$45,550 per person
Registration Closing Date 06 Feb 2011 or when tour is fully subscribed
9 DAYS TANZANIA MIGRATION SAFARIS- EARTH’S GREATEST WILDLIFE SHOW WITH RUSSELL GAMMON

Join specialist guide Russell Gammon and learn about the amazing intricacies of the African Wilderness. Stay in exclusive safari lodges right on the migration route and other superbly located yet away from it all camps.

Travel Date 07 to 16 Sep 2012
Package Price From HK$68,880 per person
Registration Closing Date 31 Jan 2012 or when tour is fully subscribed
ABOUT RUSSELL GAMMON

Russell is a fourth generation Zimbabwean who has spent over 20 years traversing the wilds of Africa. A passion for natural science and a love of the outdoors has led him to a career as a Professional Guide leading canoeing and walking safaris. During his career Russell has built and outstanding reputation as a Guide and Master Story Teller.

10 DAYS TANZANIA MIGRATION SAFARI PHOTOGRAPHY TRIP- CAPTURING THE GREATEST WILDLIFE SHOW ON EARTH WITH WILLIAM CHUA

The millions of wildebeest crossing the great African plains and mighty rivers is one of the greatest wildlife shows on earth. Capture this great phenomenon with award winning photographer William Chua.

Travel Date 25 Aug to 04 Sep 2012
Land Tour Price From HK$68,880 per person
Registration Closing Date 31 Jan 2012 or when tour is fully subscribed
ABOUT WILLIAM CHUA

Singaporean photographer William Chua is an International award winning photographer with numerous awards from New York, Paris and London. With a liking for black and white photos, he won 2nd prize in the wildlife category in the 2011 Black and White Spider Awards.

View his works at www.williamchua.com/africa

 
What is Signature Departures?
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Unique itineraries and insightful experiences

All itineraries are carefully worked out so that you get the best out of the destination – such as accommodating you at the gate of Machu Picchu so that you can spend the best hours (early morning and last light) at the ruin. The perks of group travel allows special experiences such as entrance into St. Petersburg Hermitage museum before it opens or a private visit to the Egyptian Museum so that you can avoid the crowd and have the worlds’ greatest treasure all to yourself. Lectures by professors or experts are features of our trips and when you attend public shows or performances, we ensure you have the best seat in the house.
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Small group travel – maximum 16 in a group

Journey only with a maximum of 16 fellow Country Holidays’ travelers on our escorted programs and be sure to receive the most personalized service and enjoy close encounters with the local cultures.
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Hotels, meals and transport

Our list of carefully selected hotels reveals the charm and flavor of the destination while ensuring comfort and luxury in the best location. For example, in Moscow, stay at the National Hotel, a deluxe heritage hotel with a view over the Red Square while in Cuzco, stay at the Orient Express Hotel Monasterio which was formally a convent and has since been converted into a deluxe boutique hotel, right in the heart of town. In the remote places, the best available accommodations are used. Food is a window into a culture and we feature some of the best restaurants in each place including the finest visited by the local elite and internationally acclaimed Michelin starred venues. Enjoy a glass of non-alcoholic beverages, local beer or wine on us during meals. No effort is spared on our part to ensure you travel most comfortably. The safest, most efficient and comfortable means of transport will be provided. For land journey, deluxe coaches are used and a window seat is guaranteed for every traveler.
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People make the difference

All discerning travelers know a guide makes or breaks a trip! A good guide brings out the best in a place and provides insightful knowledge for the intellectually curious. Our guides are carefully selected and more often than not the very best of that destination and will deliver his knowledge on the authentic people, places and cultures of his homeland. To ensure seamless logistics, all trips are accompanied by a travel concierge from either Hong Kong or Singapore.
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Value for Money

Our prices may not be the cheapest at first glance. However, if you probe further and compare the quality provided, they represent excellent value for money. As a value added feature, we provide you with a portable earphone system on tours so that you can listen to your guide speak without any distractions. Our packages are probably the most all inclusive in the market; not only accommodation, most meals, transportation, guides and porterage are included.
 

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