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Early booking offers

Save up to £350 per person

Book with us and rest easy knowing you’re getting the best deal possible. We reward those who book early with exceptional early booking offers and our philosophy is simple – the earlier you book, the better the offer you will receive.

You can view our early booking on tours departing to Asia, Australasia, North America, Latin America or Africa

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Essential Australia
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Australia

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Essential Australia

  • Sightseeing in Perth, Melbourne & Sydney
  • Visit the Red Centre and Uluru
  • Explore the Great Barrier Reef in Cairns

Homebound stopovers from £49 per person

Jan 2026 - Nov 2027

19 days

Prices from £5,895 Per person

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The Very Best of Australia
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Australia

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The Very Best of Australia

  • Full day excursion to the Great Barrier Reef
  • Experience Uluru at sunset and sunrise
  • Overnight on the Ghan to tropical Darwin

Homebound stopovers from £49 per person

Feb 2026 - Nov 2027

29 days

Prices from £8,395 Per person

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Highlights of Australia & New Zealand
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Australia, New Zealand

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Highlights of Australia & New Zealand

  • Cruise spectacular Milford Sound
  • Snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef
  • View Uluru at sunset

Homebound stopovers from £49 per person

Jan 2026 - Apr 2027

31 days

Prices from £7,995 Per person

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New Zealand by Rail, Road & Sea
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New Zealand

Customer Favourite

New Zealand by Rail, Road & Sea

  • Three scenic NZ rail journeys
  • Cruise on Lake Wakatipu
  • Winery lunch and tastings

Homebound stopovers from £49 per person

Jan 2026 - Apr 2027

27 days

Prices from £6,995 Per person

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The Very Best of New Zealand
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New Zealand

Customer Favourite

The Very Best of New Zealand

  • Cruise in the Bay of Islands
  • Morning cruise on Milford Sound
  • Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Homebound stopovers from £49 per person

Jan 2026 - Apr 2027

28 days

Prices from £6,995 Per person

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Wonders of Australia
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Australia

Wonders of Australia

  • Full day on the Great Barrier Reef
  • Sydney Harbour lunch cruise
  • Experience Uluru at sunset and sunrise

Homebound stopovers from £49 per person

Feb 2026 - Nov 2027

23 days

Prices from £6,695 Per person

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Australia’s East Coast Jewels
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Australia

Australia’s East Coast Jewels

  • Two-night stay on K'gari (Fraser Island)
  • Cruise the Whitsundays and visit Whitehaven Beach
  • Wine tasting in Canberra

Homebound stopovers from £49 per person

Feb 2026 - Nov 2027

27 days

Prices from £7,995 Per person

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Treasures of Australia
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Australia

Treasures of Australia

  • Two night stay on unique Kangaroo Island
  • Experience Uluru at sunrise and sunset
  • Lunch cruise on Sydney harbour

Homebound stopovers from £49 per person

Jan 2026 - Oct 2027

29 days

Prices from £7,795 Per person

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Contrasts of Australia
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Australia

Contrasts of Australia

  • Sightseeing in Singapore, Alice Springs, Adelaide & Sydney
  • Experience Uluru at sunset and sunrise
  • Explore the Great Barrier Reef in Cairns

Save up to £200 per person

Feb 2026 - Oct 2027

21 days

Prices from £8,045 Per person

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Magnificent New Zealand
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New Zealand

Magnificent New Zealand

  • Milford Sound cruise
  • Visit Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
  • Stay three nights in Queenstown

Homebound stopovers from £49 per person

Feb 2026 - Apr 2027

24 days

Prices from £5,995 Per person

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Natural Wonders of New Zealand
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New Zealand

Natural Wonders of New Zealand

  • Walk part of the Milford & Kepler Tracks
  • Wildlife Cruises
  • Champagne Pool Wai-O-Tapu

Homebound stopovers from £49 per person

Feb 2026 - Mar 2027

24 days

Prices from £6,895 Per person

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New Zealand by Rail, Road and Sea & The Very Best of Australia
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Australia, New Zealand

New Zealand by Rail, Road and Sea & The Very Best of Australia

  • Three scenic NZ rail journeys
  • Visit Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
  • Full day on the Great Barrier Reef

Homebound stopovers from £49 per person

Jan 2026 - Jan 2027

50 days

Prices from £13,795 Per person

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The Very Best of New Zealand & The Very Best of Australia
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Australia, New Zealand

The Very Best of New Zealand & The Very Best of Australia

  • Sydney Harbour lunch cruise
  • All-inclusive overnight on The Ghan
  • Cruise on Milford Sound

Homebound stopovers from £49 per person

Jan 2026 - Mar 2027

56 days

Prices from £13,495 Per person

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Australia & New Zealand Discovery
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Australia, New Zealand, Singapore

Australia & New Zealand Discovery

  • Cruise among towering peaks of Milford Sound
  • Explore the vibrant coral reefs of the Great Barrier Reef
  • Experience the cultural and natural wonders of Uluru

Save £150 per person

Oct 2026 - Jan 2027

29 days

Prices from £10,545 Per person

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New Zealand by Rail, Road and Sea & Christmas and New Year in Australia
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Australia, New Zealand

New Zealand by Rail, Road and Sea & Christmas and New Year in Australia

  • A magical New Year’s Eve dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour
  • Cruise on Milford Sound
  • Experience Uluru at sunset and sunrise

Homebound stopovers from £49 per person

Nov 2026

51 days

Prices from £13,495 Per person

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Christmas & New Year in Australia
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Australia

Christmas & New Year in Australia

  • Celebrate Christmas 2025 in Cairns
  • Dinner cruise and Sydney's NYE fireworks
  • Tour Australia's pristine Kangaroo Island

Homebound stopovers from £49 per person

Dec 2025 - Dec 2027

26 days

Prices from £9,295 Per person

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Treasures of New Zealand
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New Zealand, Singapore

Treasures of New Zealand

  • Cruise among the towering peaks of Milford Sound
  • Walk the Franz Josef Glacier
  • Enjoy a traditional Māori concert, including song, dance, and the haka

Save £150 per person

Oct 2026 - Mar 2027

21 days

Prices from £7,745 Per person

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Spectacular New Zealand
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New Zealand, Singapore

Spectacular New Zealand

  • Cruise through Milford Sound
  • Exploring Stewart Island
  • Experience Rotorua’s Māori Culture & Geothermal Wonders

Homebound stopovers from £49 per person

Nov 2026 - Apr 2027

29 days

Prices from £6,995 Per person

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Terms & Conditions

Australia & New Zealand: The headline offer ‘stopovers from £49 per person’ applies to selected Australia and/or New Zealand tours departing from September 2026 to August 2027. This refers to a two-night stay in a twin/double room in Dubai, Singapore or Bangkok, priced from £49 per person (from £98 for single occupancy). Other stopover options include a two-night stopover on Sentosa Island from £179 per person (from £298 for single occupancy) and two nights in Hong Kong or three nights in Bali from £149 per person (from £258 single occupancy). These offers represent a saving of up to £592 per couple, based on the typical price of a homebound stopover, which can be up to £690 per couple. The headline offer ‘stopovers from £29 per person’ applies to selected Australia and/or New Zealand tours departing from September 2027. This refers to a two-night stay in a twin/double room in Dubai, Singapore or Bangkok, priced from £29 per person (from £58 for single occupancy). Other stopover options include a two-night stopover on Sentosa Island from £149 per person (from £248 for single occupancy) and two nights in Hong Kong or three nights in Bali from £129 per person (from £198 single occupancy). These offers represent a saving of up to £632 per couple, based on the typical price of a homebound stopover, which can be up to £690 per couple. Offers based on specific flights and booking classes and is subject to availability at the time of booking. Offer excludes 2027 dates of Wonders of Australia tour. Homebound stopover options vary depending on tour, departure date and airline chosen. A £200 per person saving is available on our Exclusively Solo tours, Contrasts of Australia, Treasures of New Zealand and Australia & New Zealand Discovery. Offers cannot be combined. 

All other destinations: Savings of £200 per person are available on India, Nepal & Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Japan, China, Borneo, Africa and Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos tours departing from September 2027. Offer excludes Mekong River Explorer. Savings of £350 per person are available on The Very Best of Japan tour only, for departures from January 2027. Savings of £150 per person are available on India, Nepal & Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Japan, China, Borneo, Africa, Costa Rica and Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos tours departing from September 2026 to August 2027, offer ends 28th February 2026. Offer excludes Mekong River Explorer. Savings of £100 per person are available on Canada & Alaska, USA and South America tours departing in 2026. This excludes Very Best of South America. All offers end 28th February 2026.


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