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LAKE EYRE BY AIR :: 21 - 27 June 2012 This seven-day itinerary, travelling by light aircraft, visiting outback NSW, Queensland and South Australia, takes in the Corner Country, Lake Eyre and Lake Mungo. A truly quintessential Australian journey tracing the steps of European explorers and colonial drovers, and walking in the timeless land of indigenous Australians. You will visit outback stations, see the famous Cooper Creek and Lake Eyre, explore the unique Flinders Ranges and experience the indigenous perspective of fascinating Lake Mungo. A must-do trip! Itinerary \| Tour Map \| Send Enquiry
BRAZILIAN INSIGHTS :: 5th - 26th JULY 2012 Think of Brazil and its images of immense jungles, exuberant people, coastal rainforest, the world's largest wetland, exotic edible fruits, diverse cuisine, World Heritage colonial towns, the mighty Amazon River and irresistible Rio de Janeiro! Brazilian Insights starts from Sydney for a twenty-two day tour of this colossal country - the largest in South America. Brazilian Insights encompasses the states of Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso do Sul, Amazonia and the cities of Curitiba, Manaus, Campo Grande, Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia. We visit many places far off the beaten track. You will experience the Pantanal - the world's largest wetland area, situated in western Brazil where we stay 3 nights at Refugio da Ilha lodge. And in one of the remotest parts of the Amazon, we stay at a floating lodge in Mamirauá Reserve owned and operated by local indigenous people. Highlights and insights include: the train ride on the spectacular Serra do Mar Railway; remote lodges; historic towns; European, Portuguese and native Indian influences as well as spectacular scenery; regional culinary specialties and enthralling diversity. The tour is fully escorted and we stay at premium hotels, include all meals, entrance fees, tips and transportation and we have our own expert local guides. You may read our guests' testimonials of how impressive this journey is. Itinerary \| Tour Map \| Send Enquiry
OUTBACK QUEENSLAND BY TRAIN :: 31st July - 7th August 2012 Outback Queensland by Train will feature travel by two of Queensland Rail's iconic regional trains, The Westlander and the Spirit of the Outback. We have specially arranged sleeping cars so you can relive (or experience for the first time) the fun of sleeping on the rails. Leaving Brisbane on the Westlander we overnight on the train en route to Charleville then we tour by private chartered coach to Blackall, Barcaldine, Longreach and Winton. Our touring features the Stockman's Hall of Fame and Qantas Founder's Museum at Longreach, the Waltzing Matilda Cultural Centre and the Lark Quarry Dinosaur Stampede near Winton and a cruise on the Thompson River. We return to Brisbane overnight on the Spirit of the Outback train featuring first class sleeping berths with breakfast, lunch and dinner served in the Tuckerbox Restaurant dining car. Itinerary \| Tour Map \| Send Enquiry
TORRES STRAIT INSIGHTS :: 9th - 18th August 2012 A tour by light aircraft to the Gulf of Carpentaria and visiting 6 of the Torres Strait Islands. Also included is lush Lawn Hill National Park, Birdsville and riding the one-of-akind Gulflander train from Croydon to Normanton. Enjoy the contrasting views of both sides of Cape York peninsula and the remote shores of the Gulf. Itinerary \| Tour Map \| Send Enquiry
LADAKH INSIGHTS :: 22nd August - 4th September 2012 Visit Himalayan India's Ladakh region including Leh also known as Little Tibet. Features are traversing some of the world's highest navigable roads, awe-inspiring mountain scenery, stunning lakes, ancient Buddhist temples and Himachali and Ladakhi culture and cuisine. Ladakh Insights ascends steadily from the plains at Delhi, culminating in a four night stay at Leh. Our ascent features a chartered railcar on the World Heritage-listed Shimla line, overnight at Lake Tsomoriri and leisurely travel in chartered cars with maximum of 3 guests and driver per vehicle. Itinerary \| Tour Map \| Send Enquiry
WESTERN PLAINS RAILMOTOR :: MAY 2013 Touring by chartered railcar and with complementary coach touring. In the customary way of our previous railmotor / coach tours, you will experience the luxury of travelling on your own chartered railmotor (pictured) for a 10-day tour of western NSW. Relaxing travel by railcar interspersed with insightful touring. Coach from Thirroul to Gulgong where touring by train will commence. Cobar, Coonamble, Macquarie Marshes, Trundle. Return to Thirroul by train. Send Enquiry
LUNCH AT FOUNTAINDALE MANOR :: Sunday 26th May 2013 (TBC) Our signature day tour for 2013. Travel by chartered railcar from Thirroul to Robertson where a sumptuous three-course yuletide lunch will be served at the Fountaindale Grand Manor. A great day out for young and old alike. Send Enquiry
MADAGASCAR INSIGHTS :: July 2013 Adventure to this fabled land of the emblematic baobab trees, lush rainforest, exotic fauna such as the lemurs, sifakas and unique culture. We charter a rare Michelin railcar (pictured) for four days and there will be comprehensive insights into many regions of the island of Madagascar, including visits to many national parks and reserves: Ranomafana, Isalo, Tsingy, Berenty, Perinet and Montagne d'Ambre. Enjoy a restful interlude at the beautiful Isle Sainte Marie. Tour Map \| Send Enquiry
BALKANS INSIGHTS :: September 2013 Tour the Balkans countries the Insights Tours way. Comprehensive touring by chartered railcar with private coach for transfers and off-train touring. We visit the Adriatic coast, mountains, monasteries, national parks and Roman ruins. Diverse insights into Croatia, Serbia, Montengro, Slovenia, Bosnia and Hercegovina. Send Enquiry

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LAKE EYRE BY AIR :: 21 - 27 June 2012 This seven-day itinerary, travelling by light aircraft, visiting outback NSW, Queensland and South Australia, takes in the Corner Country, Lake Eyre and Lake Mungo. A truly quintessential Australian journey tracing the steps of European explorers and colonial drovers, and walking in the timeless land of indigenous Australians. You will visit outback stations, see the famous Cooper Creek and Lake Eyre, explore the unique Flinders Ranges and experience the indigenous perspective of fascinating Lake Mungo. A must-do trip! Itinerary \| Tour Map \| Send Enquiry
BRAZILIAN INSIGHTS :: 5th - 26th JULY 2012 Think of Brazil and its images of immense jungles, exuberant people, coastal rainforest, the world's largest wetland, exotic edible fruits, diverse cuisine, World Heritage colonial towns, the mighty Amazon River and irresistible Rio de Janeiro! Brazilian Insights starts from Sydney for a twenty-two day tour of this colossal country - the largest in South America. Brazilian Insights encompasses the states of Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso do Sul, Amazonia and the cities of Curitiba, Manaus, Campo Grande, Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia. We visit many places far off the beaten track. You will experience the Pantanal - the world's largest wetland area, situated in western Brazil where we stay 3 nights at Refugio da Ilha lodge. And in one of the remotest parts of the Amazon, we stay at a floating lodge in Mamirauá Reserve owned and operated by local indigenous people. Highlights and insights include: the train ride on the spectacular Serra do Mar Railway; remote lodges; historic towns; European, Portuguese and native Indian influences as well as spectacular scenery; regional culinary specialties and enthralling diversity. The tour is fully escorted and we stay at premium hotels, include all meals, entrance fees, tips and transportation and we have our own expert local guides. You may read our guests' testimonials of how impressive this journey is. Itinerary \| Tour Map \| Send Enquiry
OUTBACK QUEENSLAND BY TRAIN :: 31st July - 7th August 2012 Outback Queensland by Train will feature travel by two of Queensland Rail's iconic regional trains, The Westlander and the Spirit of the Outback. We have specially arranged sleeping cars so you can relive (or experience for the first time) the fun of sleeping on the rails. Leaving Brisbane on the Westlander we overnight on the train en route to Charleville then we tour by private chartered coach to Blackall, Barcaldine, Longreach and Winton. Our touring features the Stockman's Hall of Fame and Qantas Founder's Museum at Longreach, the Waltzing Matilda Cultural Centre and the Lark Quarry Dinosaur Stampede near Winton and a cruise on the Thompson River. We return to Brisbane overnight on the Spirit of the Outback train featuring first class sleeping berths with breakfast, lunch and dinner served in the Tuckerbox Restaurant dining car. Itinerary \| Tour Map \| Send Enquiry
TORRES STRAIT INSIGHTS :: 9th - 18th August 2012 A tour by light aircraft to the Gulf of Carpentaria and visiting 6 of the Torres Strait Islands. Also included is lush Lawn Hill National Park, Birdsville and riding the one-of-akind Gulflander train from Croydon to Normanton. Enjoy the contrasting views of both sides of Cape York peninsula and the remote shores of the Gulf. Itinerary \| Tour Map \| Send Enquiry
LADAKH INSIGHTS :: 22nd August - 4th September 2012 Visit Himalayan India's Ladakh region including Leh also known as Little Tibet. Features are traversing some of the world's highest navigable roads, awe-inspiring mountain scenery, stunning lakes, ancient Buddhist temples and Himachali and Ladakhi culture and cuisine. Ladakh Insights ascends steadily from the plains at Delhi, culminating in a four night stay at Leh. Our ascent features a chartered railcar on the World Heritage-listed Shimla line, overnight at Lake Tsomoriri and leisurely travel in chartered cars with maximum of 3 guests and driver per vehicle. Itinerary \| Tour Map \| Send Enquiry
WESTERN PLAINS RAILMOTOR :: MAY 2013 Touring by chartered railcar and with complementary coach touring. In the customary way of our previous railmotor / coach tours, you will experience the luxury of travelling on your own chartered railmotor (pictured) for a 10-day tour of western NSW. Relaxing travel by railcar interspersed with insightful touring. Coach from Thirroul to Gulgong where touring by train will commence. Cobar, Coonamble, Macquarie Marshes, Trundle. Return to Thirroul by train. Send Enquiry
LUNCH AT FOUNTAINDALE MANOR :: Sunday 26th May 2013 (TBC) Our signature day tour for 2013. Travel by chartered railcar from Thirroul to Robertson where a sumptuous three-course yuletide lunch will be served at the Fountaindale Grand Manor. A great day out for young and old alike. Send Enquiry
MADAGASCAR INSIGHTS :: July 2013 Adventure to this fabled land of the emblematic baobab trees, lush rainforest, exotic fauna such as the lemurs, sifakas and unique culture. We charter a rare Michelin railcar (pictured) for four days and there will be comprehensive insights into many regions of the island of Madagascar, including visits to many national parks and reserves: Ranomafana, Isalo, Tsingy, Berenty, Perinet and Montagne d'Ambre. Enjoy a restful interlude at the beautiful Isle Sainte Marie. Tour Map \| Send Enquiry
BALKANS INSIGHTS :: September 2013 Tour the Balkans countries the Insights Tours way. Comprehensive touring by chartered railcar with private coach for transfers and off-train touring. We visit the Adriatic coast, mountains, monasteries, national parks and Roman ruins. Diverse insights into Croatia, Serbia, Montengro, Slovenia, Bosnia and Hercegovina. Send Enquiry