Keyword: Asia

Voyage to Indonesia: Dragons, Reefs & the Spice Islands – with Smithsonian Journeys

11-night cruise from:
NZ$14,000 per person, twin share*

Travel Dates:
15 May – 26 May 2027

Your cruise package includes:

• 11 nights aboard Le Jacques Cartier sailing from Benoa, Bali (Indonesia) to Darwin (Australia)
• All-inclusive cruising with onboard dining, entertainment and activities
• Included activity in each port of call plus transfers
• Smithsonian Journeys expert lectures and enrichment programme
• Gratuities for ship crew, guides and drivers on land
• Airport-to-ship transfers on embarkation and ship-to-airport transfers on disembarkation

Onboard Experiences:
Engage with two Smithsonian Journeys experts through talks and presentations, enjoy zodiac excursions with naturalist guides, swim or snorkel in crystal waters, and embrace cultural encounters ashore at traditional villages and historic spice ports.

Important Notes:
International flights to Bali and from Darwin are additional. Some speciality dining, premium beverages, shore excursions and personal expenses may incur extra costs. Cruise itinerary, pricing and inclusions are subject to change.

*Price is per person, twin share, in select cabin categories. Dates and pricing are indicative; availability and conditions apply.

Oceania Cruise – From Fiji to Bali (PONANT)

20-night cruise from:
NZ$15550.00 per person, twin share*

Travel Dates:
28 Jan – 17 Feb 2027

Your cruise package includes:

• 21 nights aboard *Le Paul Gauguin* sailing from Lautoka (Fiji) to Benoa (Bali)
• All-inclusive cruising with dining, entertainment and onboard activities
• Use of pools, fitness centre, lounges and cultural enrichment programmes
• Government & port taxes

Onboard Experiences:
Relax in Polynesian-inspired luxury with a range of inclusive dining venues, themed evenings, enrichment lectures, fitness and spa facilities, and optional shore excursions or water activities offered at many ports of call. Adventure and culture await in every destination.

Important Notes:
International airfares to Fiji and from Bali are additional. Some speciality dining, shore excursions, beverages and gratuities may be available at extra cost or via packages. Cruise fares, port calls and itinerary details are subject to change.

*Price is per person, twin share based on select cabin categories and availability at time of booking. Dates and pricing are indicative and may vary. Conditions apply.

VIETNAM, CAMBODIA & THAILAND – HIGHLIGHTS JOURNEY

18-day guided holiday from:

• from NZ$3,539 pp twin share

Your Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand trip includes:

• 18 days visiting key destinations across Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand
• 15 nights in carefully selected hotels, 1 night on an overnight boat and 1 night on an overnight sleeper train
• Meals: 15 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners (as listed)
• All transport as specified: boat, motorbike transfers, overnight sleeper train, internal flights, private minibus, taxis, sampans and tuk-tuks
• Guided land experiences by English-speaking Local Specialists with audio headsets provided
• Porterage and selected tipping included

Highlights include:

• Overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay with cave visits and a stop at The Green Life sustainability project
• Hanoi KOTO dinner and private local-led discovery in the Old Quarter
• Imperial City, royal tombs and motorbike back-streets tour in Hue
• Ancient Hoi An old town walking tour and free time to explore
• Mekong Delta village tuk-tuk tour and river experiences
• Phnom Penh visits including the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng (S21)
• Battambang countryside cycle with Soksabike social enterprise
• Three-day Angkor Pass with sunrise at Angkor Wat and guided temple tours in Siem Reap
• Final city highlights in Bangkok with optional Urban Adventures and cultural outings

Included activities (selected):

• Hanoi: KOTO dinner
• Ha Long Bay: overnight boat cruise, cave entry, The Green Life visit
• Hue: Imperial City, Tu Duc tomb, Thien Mu Pagoda, motorbike highlights & vegetarian pagoda lunch
• Hoi An: Old Town walking tour
• Ho Chi Minh City: War Remnants Museum & city tour
• Mekong Delta: day trip, village tuk-tuk tour and lunch
• Phnom Penh: Choeung Ek (Killing Fields) & Tuol Sleng (S21)
• Battambang: pottery village, countryside cycling & local snacks
• Siem Reap: three-day Angkor Pass, guided temple tours & Tonle Sap floating village visit

Optional experiences:

• Hanoi street-food or museum visits; Ninh Binh or Sapa extensions
• Ha Long Bay kayaking
• Hoi An food tours and My Son discovery
• Ho Chi Minh A O show or street-food night tours
• Phnom Penh Royal Palace, cyclo tours and Khmer massage
• Battambang cooking class or Phnom Sampov bat caves
• Siem Reap zipline, Phare Circus and Landmine Museum
• Bangkok Urban Adventures such as Chinatown, River of Kings or tuk-tuk tours

Notes: Airfares and visa fees are additional. Optional experiences are available at extra cost and subject to availability. All guided land tours are led in English; audio headsets are provided. Pricing, departures and inclusions are subject to change — please confirm at time of booking.

*Price based on per person, twin share. Dates and pricing are indicative; dynamic seasonal pricing applies.

JAPAN DISCOVERY TOUR

17-day fully escorted journey

Travel dates: 8 – 24 November 2026

Your Japan discovery package:

• Tokyo highlights: Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise Street, sushi-making class, Sumida River dinner cruise, Meiji Jingu Shrine & Shibuya Walking Tour
• Mount Fuji & Kawaguchiko: Fuji Five Lakes, Lake Kawaguchiko sightseeing boat, Kawaguchiko Ropeway, Mt. Fuji 5th Station & Itchiku Kubota Art Museum
• Alpine charm: Matsumoto Castle, Takayama old town & morning market, wasabi farm
• Kanazawa & Gokayama: Kenrokuen Garden, Nagamachi Samurai District, pottery experience & washi paper crafting village
• Kyoto treasures: Arashiyama bamboo forest, rickshaw ride, tea ceremony, Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Ryoan-ji Temple, Nishiki Market, Fushimi Inari & Gion district
• Hiroshima & Miyajima: Peace Memorial Park & A-Bomb Dome, Orizuru Tower, Miyajima Island & okonomiyaki dinner
• Himeji & Osaka highlights: Himeji Castle & Kokoen Garden, Osaka Castle, Umeda Sky Building, Shinsekai, Dotonbori & takoyaki cooking experience

  Start & End: Tokyo to Osaka

Book by 31 March 2026 or until sold out!

*Pricing based on twin share per person. Dates, pricing and inclusions are subject to change; seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply.