Quo Vadis Holidays

Quo Vadis Holidays Premium Boutique European Small-Group escorted holidays.

4-5 Star. Longer stays. Later starts. Shorter Drives. Smaller groups. More free-time. More leg-room.

More included highlights and unique experiences! Quo Vadis?/“Where are you going?”

✈️🛳️🚠🚌🚞⛰️🌌🧳🌎🌍🌏🥂 Premium Boutique European Small-Group escorted holidays.

4 Star. Less passengers. More included highlights and unique experiences.

A BUSY few days with the second 2025 “Arctic Circle & Auroras” travellers up around 66.5°N to 69.5°N in Finnish Lapland ...
09/02/2025

A BUSY few days with the second 2025 “Arctic Circle & Auroras” travellers up around 66.5°N to 69.5°N in Finnish Lapland and Norwegian Finnmark.

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First departures for 2026 already fully-booked. Who’s joining the third and final trip in Feb 2026?!

https://quovadisholidays.com/tours/2026-arctic-circle-and-auroras/

Welcome to Lapland! Day 5 and our morning 75min flight (including de-icing) due north from Helsinki to Rovaniemi, capita...
05/02/2025

Welcome to Lapland!

Day 5 and our morning 75min flight (including de-icing) due north from Helsinki to Rovaniemi, capital of Lapland, Finland’s largest and northernmost region.

Straight into a visit to meet-and-greet some cute (and hungry!) “locals”! 🦌🦌❄️❄️

A visit to the fascinating and award-winning Arktikum science museum before checking into our central 4-star hotel, free-time to explore vibrant Rovaniemi before an included buffet dinner.

Ready for Santa and glass igloos tomorrow!

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Hello from Helsinki! 🇫🇮Day 4 “Arctic Circle & Auroras” Trip 2Stunning morning sea arrival into Helsinki aboard Silja Sym...
05/02/2025

Hello from Helsinki! 🇫🇮

Day 4 “Arctic Circle & Auroras” Trip 2

Stunning morning sea arrival into Helsinki aboard Silja Symphony and straight into city tour with lovely local guide Christina seeing all the highlights of her Nordic capital.

A surprise “warm-me-up” glögg and cinnamon bun by the harbour before checking into our well-located Scandic Grand Marina hotel.

Free time to explore before dinner at quirky gastropub Zetor!🇫🇮🚜🍸🦌🍺

Two 2026 trips already fully-booked with places filling on the third, contact us today before it’s also full!

https://quovadisholidays.com/tours/2026-arctic-circle-and-auroras/

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Days 2 and 3 in stunning Stockholm. City tour and views, majestic Town Hall, charming Old Town, traditional meatballs, s...
03/02/2025

Days 2 and 3 in stunning Stockholm.

City tour and views, majestic Town Hall, charming Old Town, traditional meatballs, spectacular 17th C Vasa ship, “fika” coffee and bun break, fun ABBA museum and already time to jump on board “The Love Boat” overnight through the Stockholm archipelago and across the Baltic to Helsinki.

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Let’s finally get this (second) Nordic winter show on the road! 🇸🇪🇫🇮🇳🇴❄️🥂19 guests kicking-off their 14-day “Arctic Circ...
01/02/2025

Let’s finally get this (second) Nordic winter show on the road! 🇸🇪🇫🇮🇳🇴❄️🥂

19 guests kicking-off their 14-day “Arctic Circle & Auroras” adventure with me here in stunning Stockholm with two more to join on Day 4 in Helsinki.

A glorious cloudless sunny 0°C winter’s day to kick off the second of three fully booked winter trips with a great group of the usual Aussies and even eight fun guests all the way from the USA!

A free day to explore the sights and Old Town before welcome meeting and drinks at our Hilton Hotel overlooking the Old Town and fun Aifur Viking Dinner (including traditional Viking cooked salmon and mead/honey wine) to get the party started. 🇸🇪🥂☀️

[email protected] to lock in places for 2026!

After another 18 months of costings, contracting, web-siting, marketing, bookings, admin, thousands of emails, hundreds ...
26/01/2025

After another 18 months of costings, contracting, web-siting, marketing, bookings, admin, thousands of emails, hundreds of hours spreadsheeting and much detailed planning and preps it’s time to kick-off Quo Vadis Holidays’ biggest, small-group 4-5 star touring season yet.

The “QVH Ops Dept” is “on-call” here in Melbourne whilst superstar Tour Director extraordinaire Jacqui is in beautiful Stockholm ready to start the 2025 QVH tour season later today.

The first of three fully-booked 2025, 14-day “Arctic Circle and Auroras” winter adventures for 67 guests through the stunning Nordic winter wonderlands of Sweden, Norway and Finland (I’ll be hot on your tail leading the second then the third groups Jac, keep those northern lights dancing for me!)

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Eight tours through 16 countries for 2025 with currently 134 guests and still taking bookings for 10-day Galápagos Islands in April, 25-day Sth America April/May and 14-day Iceland in Sept.

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Happy Australia Day! 🇦🇺🦘🐨🥂

EOI/ expressions of interest...Quo Vadis Holidays, Japan Autumn colours trip Nov/Dec 2026!Aiming at ~17 days4-star20-21 ...
19/01/2025

EOI/ expressions of interest...

Quo Vadis Holidays, Japan Autumn colours trip Nov/Dec 2026!

Aiming at ~17 days

4-star

20-21 guests

What I'm looking at:

Tokyo - 3 nights
Fujikawaguchiko - 2 nights
Nagano - 1 night
Kanazawa - 2 nights
Kyoto - 3 nights
Hiroshima - 2 nights
Osaka - 3 nights

Either fly home out of Osaka or shinkansen/bullet-train back to Tokyo (and pick LHS window seats for views of Fuji-san!)

With the help of ChatGPT (along with some of my own photos from my recent November/December trip)

"This exceptional 4-5 star boutique group tour during the spectacular Autumn foliage season offers an immersive exploration of Japan’s cultural and natural beauty, traveling in comfort by local modern coaches and high-speed "shinkansen"/bullet-trains with local expert guides

Starting in Tokyo we experience an in-depth three days and nights of this vibrant metropolis with its blend of modernity and tradition. From there we travel to scenic Fujikawaguchiko nestled on serene Lake Kawaguchi where we'll admire stunning views of Mount Fuji framed by brilliant autumn colors.

On to mountainous Nagano where we explore historic temples and see the famous "snow monkeys" with the surrounding landscape ablaze in vibrant fall foliage. We'll also visit Takayama, where you’ll be captivated by the beautifully preserved traditional architecture of its Edo-period village.

In Kanazawa we'll stroll through the atmospheric traditional samurai and geisha districts and the stunning and world-famous Kenrokuen Gardens along with a culinary stroll through their bustling food market.

The shinkansen/bullet-train south to Kyoto, the heart of Japan’s culture, offers serene temples, bonsai and dry- and geisha districts for our three-night stay in this ancient city exploring its major sights.

Bullet-train to Hiroshima for two nights with a visit to the Peace Memorial Park which serves as a poignant reminder of history. A visit also to the iconic Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island, famous for its "floating" torii gate.

On the way to Osaka we'll stop at impressive Himeji Castle, one of Japan’s most stunning and well-preserved fortresses. In Osaka, we’ll see the impressive Osaka Castle and with three nights plenty of time to indulge its delights with lively streets and famous culinary scene. We'll also visit nearby Nara which features iconic landmarks such as Todaiji Temple and its famous friendly roaming deer!

This boutique tour blends deep cultural immersion with exceptional comfort, all amidst Japan’s breathtaking autumn landscapes."

Contact me for EOI for Nov/Dec 2026!

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Still searching for that last-minute VERY special Christmas gift...?!Only TWO cabins left and just under four months unt...
15/12/2024

Still searching for that last-minute VERY special Christmas gift...?!

Only TWO cabins left and just under four months until my Quo Vadis Holidays 10-day Galapagos Islands & Quito Private Cruise adventure🌊🐢:

🚢 1x Upper Deck Junior Suite DBL Cabin w/balcony
🚢 1x Main Deck Standard DBL/TWN

📅 Dates: April 8th - 17th, 2025
✈️ From Quito to Quito, Ecuador

The ultimate way to experience the spectacular Galapagos Islands with two nights in Quito and seven nights on board our stunning MS Grand Queen Beatriz private charter.

Twin/Double or Single share for the last two cabins with a maximum of just 14 guests on my small-group, 4-5 star April 2025 adventure in this incredibly unique and remote part of the world.

https://quovadisholidays.com/tours/2025-galapagos-private-cruise/

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02/12/2024

Excited to share a video of the upgraded iconic glass igloos of world famous Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort in northern Finland.

Newly added showers and saunas to each glass igloo in their stunning West village! The only true glass-igloo experience on offer, anything else is just a cabin with some glass on one side.

No expense spared (as always) by visionary owner and entrepreneur Jussi Eiramo to ensure his Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort remains the ultimate iconic must-visit Nordic winter destination.

Looking forward to bringing a total of 67 guests on not one, not two but three fully-booked 14-day “Arctic Circle and Auroras” adventures back to this incredible winter resort this northern winter.

With two trips already fully-booked for 2026, keep calm as there’s still room on board the third 2026 departure I’ve recently released.

https://quovadisholidays.com/tours/2026-arctic-circle-and-auroras/

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And now that's just TWO cabins left!Just five months until my Quo Vadis Holidays 10-day Galapagos Islands & Quito Privat...
08/11/2024

And now that's just TWO cabins left!

Just five months until my Quo Vadis Holidays 10-day Galapagos Islands & Quito Private Cruise 🌊🐢:

🚢 1x Upper Deck Junior Suite DBL Cabin w/balcony
🚢 1x Main Deck Standard DBL/TWN

📅 Dates: April 8th - 17th, 2025
✈️ From Quito to Quito, Ecuador

The ultimate way to experience the absolute magic of the spectacular Galapagos Islands with two nights in Quito and seven nights on board our stunning MS Grand Queen Beatriz private charter.

Twin/Double or Single share for the last two cabins with a maximum of just 14 guests on my small-group, 4-5 star April 2025 adventure.

https://quovadisholidays.com/tours/2025-galapagos-private-cruise/

[email protected]

14/10/2024

Just under SIX months to go until my Quo Vadis Holidays 10-day Galapagos Islands & Quito Private Cruise! 🌊🐢

Last year's inaugural trip was a fully-booked hit, and now with 2025 fast approaching, I'm down to just THREE cabins remaining:

🚢 1x Upper Deck Junior Suite DBL Cabin w/balcony
🚢 2x Main Deck Standard DBL/TWN

🌟 This is your chance to join a small group of only 15 lucky guests (plus myself!) for a one-of-a-kind adventure. We’ll be accompanied by 8 amazing crew members and a local Galapagos Islands Naturalist expert guide to unlock the secrets of this unique paradise.

📅 Dates: April 8th - 17th, 2025
✈️ From Quito to Quito, Ecuador

You’ll enjoy 9 lovely dinners, 7 lunches, and 9 hearty breakfasts — all-inclusive with tips and airport transfers covered. 🍽️✈️

What can you expect? Picture yourself exploring multiple islands aboard the stunning MS Grand Queen Beatriz and its two zodiacs, encountering majestic Galapagos tortoises, vibrant birdlife, marine and land iguanas and Sally lightfoot crabs. Dive into the water to snorkel with playful penguins, graceful turtles, and uber-friendly sea lions. 🐧🐢🐠

This adventure is the ultimate way to experience the magic of the Galapagos—don’t miss out on your chance to make memories that will last a lifetime! 🌅

Only a few spots left—contact me before it's too late! 🌟

https://quovadisholidays.com/tours/2025-galapagos-private-cruise/

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And here's some northern lights images from the last four evenings (we've had an INCREDIBLE SIX nights in a row of auror...
14/09/2024

And here's some northern lights images from the last four evenings (we've had an INCREDIBLE SIX nights in a row of auroras now!)

Two nights in Husafell then one in the charming northern seaside fishing village of Siglufjörður and then last night here in Mývatn in central northern Iceland for our first of two nights here.

(I'm actually thankful for solid clouds tonight so I can FINALLY have an early night after six nights out photographing and watching auroras!)

Mother Nature truly is incredible!

Who's coming to witness this incredible sight with us in 2025 whilst the sun is at its solar maximum...?!

Apart from northern lights the last five nights, days 5, 6 and 7 of my 14-day “Iceland and Auroras” trip have all been p...
14/09/2024

Apart from northern lights the last five nights, days 5, 6 and 7 of my 14-day “Iceland and Auroras” trip have all been packed to the rafters with plenty of great sightseeing and spectacular scenery.

After a very windy start to the trip the Norse Gods have been kind giving us some spectacular weather (including stunning northern lights) for the last few days.

Húsafell up north to stunning and remote Siglufjörður (with stops at Reykholt, Deildartunguhver hot waters, Glaumbær historic turf house, Icelandic horse farm and Siglufjörður Herring Era Museum visits).

The following day Eastward to Lake Mývatn (with whale watching adventure, lunch stop in the “Capitol of the North” Akureyri and stop to see mighty Goðafoss, the “waterfall of the Gods”).

So great to have fun, master local driver “Steine” back looking after my group for 2024! 🇮🇸🚌👨🏼‍✈️🎸💪🙏

Already 70% full for 2025 with just six places left!

https://quovadisholidays.com/tours/2025-iceland-and-auroras-tour/

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Day 5 2024 “Iceland and Auroras” trip.A full-day with our exciting “Into the Glacier” adventure up to and into Langjökul...
11/09/2024

Day 5 2024 “Iceland and Auroras” trip.

A full-day with our exciting “Into the Glacier” adventure up to and into Langjökull/Long Glacier along with the fascinating “The Cave” lava tube/cave guided visit.

An evening at leisure for everyone to soak in the hotel thermal baths, enjoy the areas beautiful nature walks or relax in this lovely 4-star eco-friendly hotel.

Already 70% full for 2025 with just six places left!

https://quovadisholidays.com/tours/2025-iceland-and-auroras-tour/

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Premium Boutique Europe/Scandinavia/Mexico and Cuba plus South America Small-Group escorted holidays. 4-5 Star. Longer stays. Later starts. Shorter Drives. Smaller groups/less passengers. More free-time. More included highlights and unique experiences.