It has been said, that since the force of staying at home during lockdown’s in the past year or so, a lot of us have discovered a new love for nature and its surroundings. And with that new found love, has come a new concept of holiday…somewhere where one can immerse in nature.
Tailor-made luxury holiday specialists, Audley travel, share with Luxury Living Magazine their lakes and mountains itineraries.
Ireland – Audley’s specialists recommend spending 10 days in the lakes and mountains of Ireland, with a self-drive trip along the Wild Atlantic Way (Ireland’s west coast). You will kayak on Kenmare Bay with the chance to see seal colonies and other marine wildlife, hike up Torc Mountain and take a tour of the island of Inis Mór by bicycle – all with private local guides. Audley also provides guidance for clients to explore the local area independently by car, with drives around the Beara Peninsula, Dingle Peninsula, Connemara National Park and the Ring of Kerry recommended. Foodies will enjoy an Irish whiskey and farmhouse cheese tasting evening in Killarney!
Audley’s Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way itinerary costs from £3,050 per person (based on two sharing) and includes ferry travel, accommodation (on a B&B basis) and excursions. www.audleytravel.com/ireland
“See grizzly bears on a light aircraft trip to Katmai National Park and cruise among the fjords and tidewater glaciers,”
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Chile and Argentina’s Patagonia Highlights – clients visit the Perito Moreno Glacier and trek on the ice itself, hike or horse ride in Torres del Paine National Park, explore Buenos Aires with a local guide and see a live tango show.
The price includes flights, transfers, accommodation and excursions. 01993 838630 / www.audleytravel.com/argentina 12 day trip to Chile & Argentina’s Patagonia Highlights (from £4,775 per person based on two sharing.)
“Hike up Torc Mountain and take a tour of the island of Inis Mór by bicycle,”
West Highlands and the Isle of Skye – clients hike through Glencoe’s untamed landscapes with a private local guide, go sea kayaking to explore hidden coves and secluded beaches and take a foraging walk with the chance to try gin distilling on the Isle of Sky.
The price includes flights, car hire, accommodation and excursions. 01993 838173 / www.audleytravel.com/scotland . 10-day self-drive trip to Scotland’s West Highlands and the Isle of Skye (from £2,995 per person based on two sharing.)
Alaska by Train and self-drive – clients visit Denali National Park with its abundant wildlife and Mount Denali (the highest mountain in North America), see grizzly bears on a light aircraft trip to Katmai National Park and cruise among the fjords and tidewater glaciers of Kenai Fjords National Park.
“Fly fish for trout around Taupo, jet boat and kayak down the Dart River and play a round of golf at Jack’s Point,”
The price includes flights, transfers, train tickets, car hire, accommodation and excursions. 01993 838705 / www.audleytravel.com/alaska .13-day trip exploring Alaska by Train and Self-drive (from £6,285 per person based on two sharing.)
New Zealand Outdoors – clients hike the Pouakai Crossing, fly fish for trout around Taupo, jet boat and kayak down the Dart River and play a round of golf at Jack’s Point.
The price includes flights, car hire, accommodation and excursions. 01993 838820 / www.audleytravel.com/new-zealand . 13-day itinerary New Zealand Great Outdoors (from £4,825 per person based on two sharing.)
Commenting on the current nature trend in clients choosing holidays, Alex Bentley, Head of Product for Audley Travel says, “as clients return to travel, we know they are keen to explore away from the busy tourist spots. Our new lakes and mountains collection is perfect for this, with clear alpine air and beautiful lakes to enjoy. As with all of Audley’s trips, the ideal itinerary for the client is designed just for them based on their budget, tastes and wish-list and could feature the lakes and mountains of one destination or they could feature as an element of a longer country- or continent-wide trip.”