Ethiopia
January 20th - February 2nd 2027
Our tour gives you a concentrated dose of the best of Ethiopia. You’ll see culture, history, nature, architecture: from the lowland jungles to the stone churches of the north, from the Simian mountains with friendly baboons, to the medieval walled city of Harar where you’ll high-five more children than any other time in your life, you’ll see only the most amazing places.
The second half of January is generally one of the best times to visit Ethiopia, with mostly sunny days, low humidity, and relatively little rainfall.
We’ll start in Addis Ababa, the political and cultural heart of Ethiopia and indeed of Africa itself. At an elevation of about 2,300–2,500 meters (7,500–8,200 feet), it's one of the highest capital cities in the world, which gives it a surprisingly mild climate year-round. The 3.2 million-year-old Lucy lives in this city.
Egypt
February 5-18th 2027
This two-week trip moves through Egypt in a south-then-north arc.
You begin in Cairo with two days exploring the Islamic and Coptic quarters, the old Egyptian Museum, and Tahrir Square, before flying to Luxor to spend three days between the West Bank's tombs and temples, including the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut's temple, and the East Bank's Luxor Temple and market. From Luxor, a drive south takes you through the temples at Esna, Edfu, and Kom Ombo to Aswan, where the schedule opens up for a private boat trip on the Nile, a walk on Elephantine Island, and visits to Philae Temple and the Nubian Museum. A side trip to Abu Simbel, with an overnight in the desert, caps the southern leg before a flight back to Cairo.
The final days cover Giza, including the pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, along with the older pyramid sites at Saqqara and Dahshur, before departure on day fourteen. Along the way there's room for optional add-ons like a hot air balloon ride over Luxor and an evening horse carriage ride, plus built-in slower stretches, like the day on the Nile near Aswan, so the trip mixes major historical sites with some downtime to absorb them.
Nepal/Bhutan
April 13-25 2027
This thirteen-day journey covers Nepal and Bhutan, opening with a night in Kathmandu and a visit to the Swayambhunath Stupa before flying into Paro for nine nights across Bhutan.
The route moves from Paro's dzongs and temples through the Dochula Pass to Punakha, then over mountain passes to Bumthang for two days of monasteries, weaving centers, and the country's holiest lake. From there the trip continues to Trongsa to see the country's longest dzong, then to the Phobjikha valley to look for black-necked cranes, before settling in Thimphu for several days that include the Buddha statue overlooking the city, the Memorial Chorten, and a hike to Tango and Chari monasteries. The trip closes with the climb to Taktsang, the Tiger's Nest monastery perched on a cliff above Paro, before flying back to Kathmandu for a free day and departure.
Throughout, the itinerary includes a mix of cultural sites, guided hikes, and local interactions, such as archery with villagers, tea farmers, weaving demonstrations, and a Bhutanese cooking lesson, alongside optional extras like a traditional hot stone bath, herbal massage, and cultural dinners. Accommodation is in 3-star deluxe hotels and resorts throughout Bhutan and a hotel in Kathmandu, with most meals included in Bhutan and breakfast included in Nepal.
The package covers private transport, entrance fees, a professional English-speaking guide, and government taxes, while international flights, the Bhutan visa, and a few specified extras are billed separately.