Be captivated by culture

UNIQUE SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS FOR ACTIVE 50+ TRAVELLERS

Travelling with Southern Exposure takes you off the well-worn streets and into the hidden alleyways, so that you live like a local in each place that you visit. We’ve spent our lives travelling and guiding and have local contacts on the ground in every place we visit. Journey with a small group of like-minded souls, explore beneath the exposed layer of each culture and meet the people of each place you discover.

OUR NEW YEAR SALE – FREE LIGHTWEIGHT LUGGAGE!

Valid for all new bookings on selected tours made by 02 February 2018
To bring your travel dreams closer, we’re giving away one fabulous travel bag with each new booking on the selected tours featured below.  

A BIT ABOUT OUR BRANDED BAGS:

We’ve been looking for a great lightweight luggage option for taking on our tours. These 100 litre trolley duffel bags are from Voyager Luggage and fit the bill perfectly. They weigh only 1.4kg and they roll up as seen in the photo. So can even be taken as an extra bag. Just in case you’re planning on doing a bit of shopping in all those exotic markets!

FEATURED TOURS ON SALE – & WHAT’S NEW

NEW TOUR – CAMBODIAN LUXURY CYCLE & CRUISE DEPARTS 11 JULY & 10 OCTOBER 2018:
Your adventure will begin in Siem Reap where you will explore the temples of Ancient Angkor by bicycle. Continue on south and board the luxurious Jayavarman/Jahan river cruise ship, which will guide you towards the bustling capital city of Phnom Penh, with insights in to daily river life along the way. On board enjoy the all the luxuries this ship has to offer. Then explore the local villages and temples by bike, visiting pottery and palm sugar cottage industries, and a school library project. On your trip to the south explore the towns on Cambodia’s beautiful coastline with time to relax on the beach. Talk to us if the dates don’t suit, there are options available  More…

OUR OTHER FABULOUS ASIA CYCLE TOURS:
What better way to immerse yourself into the unique culture and wonderland that is Asia, than on a bicycle! This is a fantastic way to explore, but it still gives you the opportunity to interact with the locals and get some of the best views of Vietnam, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. We have several different options, that take you through rice paddies, down backroads, across mountain passes, exploring temple complexes and around some bustling cities. Read more…

LAST MINUTE DEALS: Get a free bag for all new bookings made by 2nd February on these tour dates

4th & 31st  March Bangkok to Saigon – 18 Days

21st March & 15th April Saigon to Hanoi – 16 Days

EUROPE TOURS:

EUROPEAN ALPS WALKING & FOOD TOUR DEPARTS 8TH JUNE 2018
We have close links to Europe with Silvana Gottini having Swiss and Austrian parents, so there are lots of little touches in there that make this journey so special.  First of all we dodge the cities and stay in mountain villages like Grindelwald and Wolkenstein. Let these conjure up thoughts of alpine meadows, flower filled window boxes, cow bells ringing and chalets dotted along the valleys. Add in some delicious regional specialties, cooking classes, wine tastings and walks on alpine trails to work it off… best tour ever! Read more…

GREEK ISLANDS WALKING & FOOD TOUR DEPARTS 20TH MAY 2018
Our wonderful Greek Islands walking & food tour next May,  takes you to hidden villages, cultural gems and through varied and beautiful scenery that changes around every turn of the path. Imagine walking on ancient Byzantine trails, with the shimmering Mediterranean in the distance, then stopping for a lunch of regional specialties at a local taverna. Enjoy relaxed walking at a leisurely pace. Add on Crete to complete your adventure. Read more…

SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA TOURS:

The America’s are brimming with eclectic vibrancy and full bodied red wines. Experience the intriguing contrasts of traditional life and western culture, and the subtleties and differences as you cross each border. Wander through bustling metropolis, or amongst jagged peaks and windswept valleys. Interact unreservedly with the lifeblood of this place and its people. Read more here…

SOUTH AMERICAN SOJOURN DEPARTS 31 JULY 2018
In the 8 years spent perfecting this amazing tour, we’ve enjoyed the excitement of travelling to some wonderfully remote parts of South America. There is no other trip quite like it, combining an intriguing  mix of overland adventure, iconic cultural highlights, local community visits, wildlife spotting in the Amazon and truly epic scenery. There’s even a Peruvian cooking class overlooking the ancient city of Cusco. So we would go so far as to say it’s the jewel in our crown! If you’re after a real taste, no a giant bite, of South America, this is the trip for you. Read more here…

COSTA RICA & CUBA DEPARTS 10TH MAY 2018
This area has reason to be on everyone’s bucket list. The Costa Rican wildlife, up close and personal in three distinct ecosystems. The amazing engineering feat of the Panama Canal and contrasting old and new city There’s the fascinating culture and music of Cuba, which is going through a transition period, as tourists are visiting more. Lastly Mexico, boasting under ground rivers to snorkel in & incredible Mayan sites, such as Chichen Itza, Tulum or Coba. Read more…

PERU & GALAPAGOS ADVENTURE
Treading lightly is part of our philosophy and comes through in the the experiences we choose for our guests. Our community based Lima and Sacred Valley tours give back to the local families. While experiencing authentic traditions, home stays and in depth explorations of Inca sites. This colourful combination of Peru, Ecuador and Galapagos has made our guests fall in love with South America and its people. Read more..

Think it’s too adventurous? Our clients are active travellers in the  50+ age group. Read more here…

For the trip of a lifetime, call Silvana Gottini today!

Free phone 0800 643652 or email:  silvana@setours.co.nz

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