SIGNATURE DEPARTURES

Exotic destinations in the remote corners of the world beckon! We understand that the well-heeled and well-traveled are always looking for unique holidays. Be it the Machu Picchu which is hidden in the high Andes, the medieval towns and villages along the Volga in Russia or the remotest of them all; Antarctic.

Group tours have become synonymous with budget options which translate to traveling in bus load of 40 people, staying in massive characterless hotels, eating mass tourist meals, shuttling from sights to sights only with time for a photo-shoot and getting only superficial impression of some of the world’s most impressive places. This is definitely not the option for the discerning traveler, like you.

Recognizing this and filling that missing gap, Country Holidays launches our Signature Departures:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

New Signature Departures will be created from time to time hence do keep a look out for our upcoming voyages.

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