River Cruises
Aqua Expeditions
Aqua Expeditions is the first adventure company to introduce five-star luxury cruises on the Peruvian Amazon.
The 24-passenger M/V Aqua launched in 2008 and due to high demand M/V Aria (capacity of 32) launched this year.
Each generously sized cabin comes with king-size bed, sitting areas and floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows,
that provide an incredible viewing experience. The service is superb, the food gourmet with a Peruvian flair
and the wine list the very best South America has to offer - but it’s the access into the world’s last great wilderness that makes it truly ultimate.
Three- four- and seven-night cruises leave from Iquitos and sail through the Pacaya Samiria National Park, which
is the size of Belgium, and a place where you can see squirrel monkeys, pink dolphins, Caimans and a rich bird life.
Fish for piranhas, enjoy night river trips and visit the riberenos (riverside villages cut off from modern life) and smell
of air in a world without pollution, because this is one of the last pristine places on earth, and fear not: Aqua Expeditions
is as green as they come. Listed by Condé Nast Traveler US as a ‘World Saver’ (using travel to improve the planet) whether
in education, poverty, wildlife, preservation and health, Aqua is on the ‘doing it all’ list!
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Oberoi Zahra
Offering the most spacious accommodation on the Nile and the exceptional standards of service and hospitality that Oberoi Hotels and Resorts
is renowned for the elegant Oberoi Zahra is the perfect way in which to unravel the mysteries of five thousand years of Egyptian culture.
The 25 Luxury Cabins are elegantly appointed and feature large windows through which you can marvel at the changing scenery.
For a little additional space and comfort choose one of the 2 Luxury Suites, each equipped with a separate living room, private terrace and Jacuzzi.
Dining on board is an international experience and, as you would expect, the cuisine is a la carte and offers daily variety and choice.
Small enough to ensure a level of exclusivity and comfort that is unmatched in the region, at the same time the Oberoi Zahra is large enough to offer a variety of facilities.
She has the only full service spa on the Nile, featuring four therapy rooms, and there’s surely no finer way to enjoy a spa treatment than while enjoying uninterrupted views of the Nile.
The little things have been thought of too and one special treat is to use one of the on board telescopes to take in spectacular views of the Egyptian night sky.
Choose to sail from Luxor to Aswan or vice versa on a 7 night itinerary, with shore excursions en route to a variety of magical sites.
The Oberoi Zahra has arranged private docking, making for a relaxed experience each time you disembark and each excursion is by luxury coach and is accompanied by an English speaking Egyptologist.
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Zambezi Queen
Botswana’s Chobe National Park is renowned for its rich wildlife and fantastic game viewing and the Zambezi Queen’s route along the Chobe River takes you to the heart of the action,
in relaxed luxury. This sophisticated vessel, combining elegance with a homely houseboat feel, is your passport to a very different safari experience.
On your two or three night itinerary you’ll combine water safaris with more traditional land-based 4x4 game drives to ensure that your experience contains the very best of both worlds.
Smaller boats for the water safaris allow game viewing in amazingly close proximity, bird lovers in particular will revel in the opportunities this type of safari allows,
and keen fishermen are sure to fancy a little tiger and bream fishing in season.
Your private suite, all crisp linens and cool white decor, complete with balcony, offers a personal window on the world of the Chobe River and the cruise becomes an
ever-changing game-viewing experience in its own right. The life-giving river waters draw all types of wildlife and what could be more special than to dine at dusk on the top deck of the
Zambezi Queen with unobstructed 270 degree views of animals clustering on the shores? Away from the mighty river there is choice aplenty, so as well as 4x4 game viewing there’s
the opportunity to discover a little about the local culture with a village tour and you can gain a unique perspective on the area by choosing a helicopter flight for a little aerial insight (additional cost).
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The Road to Mandalay
Embodying the signature style and luxury inherent in Orient-Express properties throughout the world, The Road to Mandalay offers luxury river cruising to a fascinating
and unique backdrop that is sure to delight as you wend your way through Burma, Myanmar as it’s known historically, over 3, 4, 7 or 11 nights. The five en suite cabin types
range from Single Cabin through to the Governor’s Suite depending upon your preference but each shares characteristics of quality, comfort and attention to detail.
Modern amenities such as satellite television complement the traditional styling and sense of luxury inherent in fine fabrics and beautifully crafted fittings.
Orient-Express has a culinary reputation second to none and The Road to Mandalay shares this trait. Buffet-style lunch, for example, is themed to showcase regional
Asian cuisine such as Burman and Shan, and more well-established Thai, Indonesian, Chinese and Indian delicacies, alongside European favourites.
Á la carte evening dining is a delight, enhanced by specially chosen European and Australian wines, and pre-dinner drinks or a final nightcap can be taken
in style in the delightful piano bar. If you feel that such gourmet riches will tempt you to indulge a little too much, fear not, the onboard wellness centre
incorporates a fitness room and relaxation in more gentle fashion can be found by way of aromatherapy massages, facials, manicures and pedicures. Rudyard Kipling dubbed Burma
“Quite unlike any land you know about” and The Road to Mandalay’s gentle voyages on the Irrawaddy River reveal natural beauty and man-made splendour in equal measure.
Two undoubted highlights are the royal city of Mandalay and the ancient capital of Bagan but throughout this magical country there is magnificent temple architecture,
a distinct and fascinating cultural heritage and an all-pervading sense of spirituality.
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