Recently we have produced three beautiful brochures showcasing a range of exceptional tour programmes - river boat cruises, expeditions to Antarctica, and a selection of independent and escorted tours to Egypt, Jordan and Syria. These three brochures represent months and in some cases years of extended research and development by our staff.
To order your copy, click on the brochure icons below and we will send your copy via email or regular mail. Or, navigate your way through our website and find the information here.
Our Great Riverboat Journeys brochure brings together superb cruises on some of the world's great rivers - Egypt's celebrated Nile, India’s mystical Ganges, Hooghly and Brahmaputra Rivers, Burma's Irrawaddy and Chindwin, the Upper and Lower sections of the Mekong as this mighty river passes through Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. We also feature the River Kwai in Thailand and Borneo's remote Rajang River. In this brochure there are eight cruise lines featuring 16 delightful river boats,operating 26 great riverboat journeys. Vessels range from the French Colonial chic of RV La Marguerite on the Lower Mekong, to traditional teak riverboats in Laos, to elegant Dahabiya sail boats in Egypt, as well as Pandaw colonial style boats. Click on the 'Cruises - NEW!' tab above to find out more.
We recently returned from an expedition to Antarctica and can provide first hand advice on visiting this sublime wilderness region on our five exciting expeditions in 2010. Our superb research-style vessel, the 110-berth (limited to 86 guests on our programme) - Akademik Ioffe - features a world renowned expedition team led by Polar industry pioneer, Andrew Prossin. The Akademik Ioffe is regarded as the most modern and safe vessel on which to visit Antarctica. The highly qualified members of our team have led over 400 expeditions south and we even have Polar Medal recipient, Ray McMahon on our team. Our cruises to Antarctica have a focus on adventure, education, conservation and a healthy splash of fun! Read about our exciting expeditions by clicking on the 'Cruises - NEW!' tab above.
Australia's leading expert in travel to Egypt and the Middle East, Richard Mole, joined the Active Travel team, and designed an exceptional range of independent and escorted tours to this timeless region. Classic sites are visited along with places few travellers ever see. All trips in Egypt feature a relaxing cruise on the Nile River, stay in 4-star hotels, use comfortable air conditioned vehicles and our guides are continually praised for their knowledge and expertise. Our tours provide maximum flexibility and we can modify all our itineraries to suit your interests, time restraints and budget. If you can't find it in our brochure, contact us and we will plan your perfect trip. Follow the links via the 'Destinations' tab above to find out more.
Apart from our value travel within our brochures we have a number of escorted and special interest programmes to select from: They include:
- textile tours to Bhutan, West Timor, Egypt, Laos and Japan.
- walking holidays in the French Pyrenees, Italy's Amalfi Coast and Vietnam with Dave Best our walking guide 'extraordinaire'
- Active Travel is well aware of our global obligations and through our Savanh Foundation we have initiated a number of projects, including participation travel programmes where guests visit and become involved in activities with the locals.
Our passion for interesting and worthwhile travel began in 1982 when we escorted the first group of Australians to cycle in China. Our quest continues and is reflected in our collection of unique travel programs and cruises which we trust will entice you to join us as we discover the cultures and nature of our World. We invite you to contact us at any time with your questions and travel desires!