The Top 10 Private Tours for 2022
Andrew Farr
Private tours provide unique travel experiences, and we’ve curated a delightful collection of trips that can satisfy couples, families, or honeymooners seeking seclusion. Whether it’s the trip of a lifetime or a celebration of a special occasion, our private tours will take you on a journey of discovery to the world’s most exciting destinations.
#1 Highlights of Sorrento & Amalfi Tour
Join us on an escorted tour of one of the most famous coastlines in the world, the Amalfi Coast. With guided visits to Capri, Pompeii and Naples and a delightful lunch and wine tasting at a vineyard set in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, whilst still allowing plenty of free time to explore independently or relax in the sun.
#2 Highlights of Costa Rica
This tour is ideal for first time visitors to Costa Rica. Explore the beautifully lush Central Valley with its spectacular volcanoes and discover the extraordinary, biodiverse flora and fauna of the Northern Highlands. The Arenal region is home to the iconic Arenal volcano. Monteverde, high in the mountains of the Central Highlands, is famed for its cloud forest.
#3 Highlights of Thailand
Visit Bangkok’s iconic Grand Palace and view the Emerald, Gold, and Reclining, Buddhas. Explore superb ruins at Ayutthaya and Sukhothai, and visit the Golden Triangle where Laos, Myanmar and Thailand meet at the Mekong River. Meet tribes’ people, visit hilltop-temple Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, with breath-taking views of Chiang Mai, and end the trip with a visit to an elephant rescue camp.
#4 Explore Malaysia & Borneo
Discover the sights and cultural history of Malaysia. Visit the capital, vibrant Kuala Lumpur, and the cooling hill stations of the Cameron Highlands. Enjoy Penang’s historic George Tow and fly to Malaysian Borneo to learn about the wildlife of the jungle. At Sepilok, the Orangutan rehabilitation centre, there’s the rare opportunity to see these endangered animals interact while feeding, building twig nests and at play.
#5 Indonesia Sea Cruise
Fill your days with snorkelling, trekking, iconic wildlife encounters and tropical island exploration as you sail, in a motorised seven-sail rig wooden pinisi ship, between Bali and Komodo along Indonesia’s Ring of Fire, and across the famous Wallace Line. Swim with whale sharks and manta rays, visit uninhabited islands and enjoy sea-based activities nearly every day.
#6 Family tour of Sri Lanka
A private, guided tour, tailored to families to Sri Lanka, with a slower pace and time put aside to enjoy the beach at Weligama at the end of the trip. Learn about daily life and cultural traditions, cycle through ancient cities, Visit the Millennium Elephant Foundation to meet with the resident elephants, go on safari and enjoy a beautifully scenic train journey.
#7 Luxury flying tour of Kenya
Enjoy superb safari lodges in stunning settings on this luxury safari. Take a light aircraft between reserves to allow more time in the parks. Seek out big cats in Maasai Mara, visit the remote and beautiful Meru National Park, the inspiration for the book Born Free, and, in Amboseli, marvel at elephants crossing the plain against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.
#8 Highlights of Northern Tanzania
A fantastic introduction to one of the most impressive safari areas of Africa and a group of national parks known as the Northern Circuit; this includes the beautiful Ngorongoro Crater, where guests descend down to the crater floor for an unmissable game viewing experience. Travel by four-wheel-drive vehicle with a private guide and enjoy half and full day game drives each day.
#9 Cape Town & Garden Route
This self-drive holiday embraces the extraordinary beauty of South Africa from Western to Eastern capes. After a couple of days in Cape Town pick up your hire car to travel to Mossel Bay and onwards along the celebrated Garden Route, stopping at the ostrich capital of the world, Oudtshoorn and the oyster box of South Africa, Knysna, before reaching Storms River.
#10 Highlights of Vietnam
Discover the cultural sights and culinary splendour of Vietnam. Visit Vietnam’s largest city, vibrant Ho Chi Minh, the vast rice paddies of Mekong Delta, the illustrious Hoi An World Heritage site with its colourful silk markets, and the limestone karst peaks and water caves of Trang An. Then enjoy dinner aboard a traditional Indochinese sailing junk in stunning Halong Bay.
Our knowledgeable travel consultants, together with our partners in destination, can create the most personalised tour itineraries. Talk to us on 0800 047 1066 to begin your 2022 holiday plans today.