Exodus Travels unveiled "Premium Adventures," a collection of luxury experiences with "first rate accommodations." According to Exodus, the launch of the new collections comes after witnessing "fierce demand for elevated, off the beaten path trips."
As of the launch of the collection on 07APR, 22 Premium Adventures are available spanning the globe, with 22 more in development including Annapurna Trails & Chitwan, Amazon Rainforest Small-Ship Cruise, Kenya Photographic Safari with Paul Goldstein and more. Exodus describes the new collection as a "selection of their classic adventure-based experiences, but with first rate accommodations, and exclusive access, and more upscale dining and experiences."
According to Exodus, Premium Adventures include hand-picked accommodations, with "expert named" local leaders, that are named in advance of booking, and help uncover the destination's food, activities, and culture. The operator also highlights that the new collection supports re-wilding projects and conservation efforts in each of the destinations visited.
Collection Highlights
Featured Premium Adventure: Walking The Ancient Trails of Cappadocia
Travellers can walk the ancient trails of Cappadocia, Turkey in the day, and stay at the Yunak Evleri Cave Hotel at night, in rooms dating back to the 5th century. They can spend their days being guided by Expert Leader and Poet Semih Eser, practicing calligraphy or on safari through a landscape of rock towers, valleys and atop seacliffs, and even take a balloon ride over the chimney-strewn landscape.
Portugal: Walking & Wine with Magdalena Patacho
- Accommodation Highlights: Douro Scala Hotel (5*)
- Expert Leader: Magdalena Patacho
Travellers can learn the history of Portugal from grape to bottle on this gastronomic journey led by guide Madalena Patacho through the city of Porto and the Basto and Douro wine regions. Naturalistm, oenophile and culinary aficionado, Madalena grew up outside of Lisbon in the cultural and historic area of Belém, and while she has spent the last 10 years guiding expeditions across the globe for museums such as the Smithsonian, she always returns to Portugal.
Premium Cycling Vietnam
- Accommodation Highlights: MerPerle Hon Tam Resort (5*)
- Expert Leaders: Chi Nguyen & Lam Nguyen
Travellers can ride from Saigon in the south to the capital of Hanoi in the north. They can cycle on tarmac roads through colourful fishing villages, folding rice terraces and mountains cloaked in jungle on this guided two-week cycling adventure. Shorelines of white sandy beaches await, with time to unwind on a tropical island at the MerPerle Hon Tam Resort. Guests continue on to the ancient trading port of Hoi An, home to temples and unique architecture and delve into the rural Vietnam before ascending the Hai Van Pass, riding along coastal roads that lead to views before finally experiencing the limestone cliffs of Ha Long Bay for drinks on deck at sunset.
Cape Town & The Garden Route
- Accommodation Highlights: Amakhala Safari Lodge (4 star), Amakhala Game Reserve
- Expert Leader: Petro Pretorius
This journey between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town features beaches, cliffs and gorges, with forests and lively seaside towns that line the shoreline. Travellers start their journey at the Amakhala Safari Lodge, with game drives in the reserve complemented by time to relax personal, private plunge pools. Along the way, travellers can sample local wines and cuisine in Stellenbosch, watch for Southern Right whales as they come close to shore (in season) and take nature walks among South Africa’s flora and fauna. The adventure ends at the Ocean View House, to relax and take in Cape Town’s setting.
For more information on Exodus Travels’ Premium Adventures, visit its web site.
