Maher Escorted Tours

01/02/2023

𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯
𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙤 𝙢𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣 𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝘼𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙨 𝙨𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙯𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙛𝙚𝙡𝙩 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚, 𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙏𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙤 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙤𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙖 𝘽𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝. 𝘽𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙩 𝙈𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙪 𝙋𝙞𝙘𝙘𝙝𝙪 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙚 𝙞𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙢𝙖𝙯𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩.

𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:
• Buenos Aires – The ‘Paris’ of South America.
• Iguazu Falls – surely the most beautiful waterfall in the world, in a magical setting
• Rio de Janeiro – Copacabana Beach, Corcovado and the Statue of “Christ the Redeemer”,
• “Sugar Loaf”, Carnival Show
• Cusco – Once the capital of the Inca Empire
• Full day tour of Sacred Valley
• Machu Picchu excursion
• Lima – The capital of Peru

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀

𝙇𝙪𝙭𝙪𝙧𝙮 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙪 𝙍𝙖𝙞𝙡 '𝙇𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙏𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙘𝙖' 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙮
Discover the beauty of the Andes as you journey aboard this luxury train from Puno to Cusco. Let yourself be enchanted by some of South America’s most attractive scenery as you travel along one of the most beautiful train routes in the world.

𝙄𝙣𝙠𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙖 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙖 𝘼𝙢𝙖𝙯𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖
Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica is a gracious rainforest lodge, adjacent to the lush Tambopata National Reserve (Amazon). Remote and pristine, the area is known as the “Biodiversity Capital of Peru”, and awaits the opportunity for discovering an incredible variety of species — birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, trees, among others. We spend 3 nights at the lodge.

This is a remarkable tour in every respect, exploring South America – a spectacular continent like no other! Join us on this amazing tour as we witness the awe-inspiring… Read More »

30/01/2023

𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗡 𝗔𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗔 𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯
𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙪𝙥 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙑𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙖 𝙁𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙨, 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙞𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧. 𝙆𝙧𝙪𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙨𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙧.

South Africa is a remarkable country and a wonderful holiday destination. It is a land of diversity with a varied and rich history, magnificent natural beauty, abundant wildlife and a unique spirit and energy that exudes from a true melting pot of cultures – it is, without doubt, a “Rainbow Nation”. South Africa is truly a country for all seasons with an extremely pleasant climate and daily sunshine hours among the highest in the world. Zambia is our gateway to the magnificent Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Wonders of the World and the largest waterfall in the world, fed by the Zambesi River. Close by is Botswana and Chobe National Park, which offers one of the largest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. The tour is full of highlights, with just so much to see and do!

We visit some of the most famous of the Game Reserves and National Parks in Africa, boasting an astonishing amount of game. Not only the game, but the areas we visit are ravishingly beautiful and also offer long undisturbed views and dramatic panoramas.

25/01/2023

𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗧𝗡𝗔𝗠, 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗢𝗗𝗜𝗔 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗠𝗘𝗞𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯
𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙤𝙙, 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚, 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙗𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩. 𝘼 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙚𝙮𝙚 𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙨 𝙬𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙝𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮. 𝘿𝙞𝙙 𝙄 𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙤𝙙??

This tour follows the same format as our previous tours which have always been a real “hit” with the groups that travelled. It includes many of the highlights of both Vietnam and Cambodia, and while each country has its own distinct history and culture, they complement each other with their diverse landscape, scenery, magnificent sites and of course friendly people. Add to this, a magnificent 7-night luxury cruise down the Mekong River and you have a very special tour.

This tour follows the same format as our previous tours which have always been a real “hit” with the groups that travelled. It includes many of the highlights of… Read More »

23/01/2023

𝗞𝗜𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗟𝗘𝗬 𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯
𝙉𝙤𝙬 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙖. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙧𝙪𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙞𝙣 2024 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙧! 𝙎𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙣𝙤𝙬.

We are very excited to offer this new tour to a region that is one of the most remote and beautiful in all of Australia. Cruising the Kimberley really is a special experience, and August is the time to be there. Saltwater crocodiles, mangroves, waterfalls and amazing sunsets.

𝗣𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗹:
An elegant appearance and refined interior design combine with cutting-edge technology to offer a new type of cruising: adventure in a luxury setting. With only 264 guests and 145 crew, the service is impeccable.

There is an open bar onboard included, room service, entertainment, and subject to availability at time of your booking include either: flight over the Bungle Bungles, El Questro Experience, or an Ord river Cruise.

𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:
Darwin for 2 nights
Kakadu National Park for 1 night and the Yellow Water Billabong Cruise
Ritz Carlton Resort in Perth for 2 nights

We are very excited to offer this new tour to a region that is one of the most remote and beautiful in all of Australia. Cruising the Kimberley really… Read More »

19/01/2023

𝗠𝗨𝗥𝗥𝗔𝗬 𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗖𝗛 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯
𝙇𝘼𝙎𝙏 𝘾𝘼𝙇𝙇 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙭𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙧. 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙗𝙚 𝙖 𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙥 𝙤𝙛 𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 15 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝙨𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙣.

The itinerary will show you the Murray region as we spend 4 days cruising downstream on our charter vessel, stopping at points of interest en route and overnighting at country hotels and motor inns at the settlements along the river. The cruise vessel for the 2023 tour will again be the modern and fully equipped “Spirit of the Murray” with its spacious upper deck providing the perfect vantage point as the boat passes towering cliffs, sleepy lagoons and Red Gum forests. Add to this, the beauty and grandeur of the Great Ocean Road between Adelaide and Melbourne, the wonderful wine growing region of South Australia, close to the picturesque city of Adelaide and the excitement and vitality (and wonderful shopping) of Melbourne and you have a great tour waiting for you.

After many very successful years of operation, we are delighted to be able to again offer this very special and unique tour to one of the most exciting and… Read More »

19/12/2022

𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗔, 𝗦𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗭𝗘𝗥𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗥𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗜𝗦𝗘
𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀: 23 May
𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵: 26 Days

We start our comprehensive tour across the border in the Austrian capital and city of music, Vienna, before we journey to magical Salzburg and on into Switzerland. It might be a relatively small country surrounded by its larger neighbours but Switzerland certainly offers a feast of sublime sights and experiences for the visitor – spectacular scenery, magnificent alpine lakes, snow-capped mountain peaks, lush rolling green meadows and a mixture of medieval old towns, country villages, and modern sophisticated cities. Highlights are many and include the Matterhorn, Jungfrau and a journey on one of the most famous trains in the world, the Glacier Express. To finish the tour, we join our river ship for 7 nights cruising on the Rhine enjoying the fairy-tale sights and romantic twists and turns en route to Amsterdam.

We start our comprehensive tour across the border in the Austrian capital and city of music, Vienna, before we journey to magical Salzburg and on into Switzerland. It might be a relatively small country surrounded by its larger neighbours but Switzerland certainly offers a feast of sublime sights an...

15/12/2022

𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗬 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗠𝗔𝗦 & 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥!
Our office is now closed from 16 Dec - 16 Jan 2023.
We hope you have a safe & wonderful Christmas and a festive New Year!

All the Best
𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙏𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢

12/12/2022

𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗜 𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗜𝗦𝗘
𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀: 15 April 2023
𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵: 26 Days

America is a large country and at its heart is the Mississippi River. The river has made a unique contribution to the history, literature and music of the country as its meanders virtually the whole length of the country from north to south. After an initial break in Houston, we fly to St Louis Missouri and focus on the lower Mississippi which for so long was the highway for the renowned steamboats and “palaces on paddle-wheels” that so fired the public imagination and gave rise to the great stories of writers like Mark Twain. In Tennessee we enjoy stays in the home of country music, Nashville, before continuing to Memphis, another mecca for musical pilgrims before embarking on a 7 night luxury cruise down the river to New Orleans. To conclude the tour with something different, we enjoy time in Las Vegas, an oasis of attractions and entertainment.

America is a large country and at its heart is the Mississippi River. The river has made a unique contribution to the history, literature and music of the country… Read More »

05/12/2022

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗭𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗟 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥
𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀: 15 March 2023
𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵: 14 Days

Join us as we explore New Zealand by rail.

We begin our tour in Auckland where we climb aboard the Northern Explorer. Experience the extremes of New Zealand’s scenery, from the fertile farmlands of Waikato to the volcanic peaks of the Central Plateau and the sparkling Kapiti coast. After two nights in the Capital City, we join the Interislander ferry service across the Cook Strait to Picton. It is considered one of the most beautiful ferry journeys in the world!

After two nights in Nelson and two nights in Blenheim, it is time for our next rail journey – the Coastal Pacific train which takes us along rugged coastlines, across remote beaches, between mountains and sea, on a timeless journey of breathtaking beauty.

We overnight in Christchurch before heading to Hanmer and then Hokitika for overnight stays prior to joining our final rail journey, the TranzAlpine. During our journey we’ll see epic vistas, travel the edges of the ice-fed Waimakariri River, traverse the Southern Alps, and see miles of native beech forest.

We conclude the tour with another night in Christchurch.

Join us as we explore New Zealand by rail. This New Zealand Rail Tour begins in Auckland where we climb aboard the Northern Explorer. Experience the extremes of New Zealand’s scenery, from the fertile farmlands of Waikato to the volcanic peaks of the Central Plateau and the sparkling Kapiti coast.

28/11/2022

𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗔 & 𝗙𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗦
𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀: 11 April 2023
𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵: 16 Days

A very unique tour showcasing some of Australia’s intriguing outback destinations. Full of history and contrasts this tour will show parts of Australia that not many get to experience.

We start our journey in Adelaide and the surrounding area for 4 days before heading off to the north to rocky gorges and peaks, ancient landscapes and immense culture. Driving through the Flinders Ranges and Outback, you’d be forgiven for thinking you were navigating the unexplored face of Mars. Towering ancient cliffs and deep craters border dusty red roads. We will enjoy an aerial tour of Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre and drive along the Aboriginal Dreaming Trail. Marvel at Wilpena Pound, an awesomely large amphitheatre, created through erosion over millions of years, and look up at night for a sky show like never before. Be surrounded by ancient mountain ranges, spectacular gorges and sheltered creeks.

A very unique tour showcasing some of Australia’s intriguing outback destinations. Full of history and contrasts this tour will show parts of Australia that not many get to experience.… Read More »

21/11/2022

𝗠𝗨𝗥𝗥𝗔𝗬 𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗖𝗛 & 𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗜𝗦𝗘
𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀: 17 April 2023
𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵: 15 Days

After many very successful years of operation, we are delighted to be able to again offer this very special and unique tour to one of the most exciting and picturesque regions of Australia. The Murray River, at over 1600 miles long, is Australia’s largest river and has played a major role in the settlement and development of inland parts of Australia. Mark Twain compared it favourably with the mighty Mississippi when he visited in the 19th century and the river was once a bustling highway with many paddle steamers plying its length carrying produce and people to and from the settlements along its banks. Those days are long gone, but the river region is still a hive of activity and interest with lush farmland, orchards and vineyards contrasting with the red outback at their doorstep.

The itinerary will show you the Murray region as we spend 4 days cruising downstream on our charter vessel, stopping at points of interest en route and overnighting at country hotels and motor inns at the settlements along the river. The cruise vessel for the 2023 tour will again be the modern and fully equipped “Spirit of the Murray” with its spacious upper deck providing the perfect vantage point as the boat passes towering cliffs, sleepy lagoons and Red Gum forests. Add to this, the beauty and grandeur of the Great Ocean Road between Adelaide and Melbourne, the wonderful wine growing region of South Australia, close to the picturesque city of Adelaide and the excitement and vitality (and wonderful shopping) of Melbourne and you have a great tour waiting for you.

After many very successful years of operation, we are delighted to be able to again offer this very special and unique tour to one of the most exciting and… Read More »

14/11/2022

𝗝𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗡 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗦𝗢𝗠𝗦
𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀: 08 April 2023
𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵: 23 Days

New for 2023 we are venturing to Japan, Land of the Rising Sun, in time to enjoy the Cherry Blossom season. The cherry blossom (sakura) has been celebrated in Japan for many centuries and holds a very particular place in Japanese culture. Although there are many varieties of cherry tree in Japan, most bloom for just a couple of days in spring. The Japanese celebrate this time of the year with hanami (cherry blossom viewing) parties: friends, family or work colleagues gather and sit on plastic mats under the blossoming trees, to drink, sing, chat or just admire the spectacle. We spend 12 days coach touring, concluding with a magnificent 9-day cruise savouring the sights, and spring flowers, of Northern Japan. A very special tour.

Overview Tour Departs: 08 April 2023 Tour Length: 23 days. New for 2023 we are venturing to Japan, Land of the Rising Sun, in time to enjoy the Cherry… Read More »

11/11/2022

This week's newsletter is all about the American Continent and a sneak peek at something coming soon!

Join us for what will truly be an amazing adventure. Alaska will make you feel alive, as we see, hear, touch and smell one of the last frontiers. Here, the wilderness seems to stretch out forever. The majesty of the snow-covered peaks and glaciers combined with the history of the towns and the wildl...

07/11/2022

𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗨𝗠𝗡 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗔𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗔
𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀: 12 March 2023
𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵: 12 Days

Over the years, we have operated many tours to Tasmania at different times and of varying lengths, but given the success of our recent tours, we have again opted for this in-depth and comprehensive tour capturing the history, beauty and spectacular scenery of Australia’s southernmost state.

Tasmania is a charming variety of historic elegance, alpine wilderness and stunning mountains that pierce the sky, spectacular coastal scenery, towns and quaint colonial villages, rare flora and fauna, bustling markets, mighty rivers rushing through rain-forested gorges, idyllic and isolated beaches, lush and fertile farmland and much, much more. It is harvest time with the apple pickers busy and a great time to visit with generally settled weather – clear, calm and mild days with cooler evenings.

Over the years, we have operated many tours to Tasmania at different times and of varying lengths, but given the success of our recent tours, we have again opted for this in-depth and comprehensive tour..

04/11/2022

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we are venturing to Japan, Land of the Rising Sun, in time to enjoy the Cherry Blossom season. The cherry blossom (sakura) has been celebrated in Japan for many centuries and holds a very particular place in Japanese culture. Although there are many varieties of cherry tree in Japan, most bloom for....

31/10/2022

𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗬 & 𝗔𝗘𝗚𝗘𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗦𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯
𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀: 08 June 2023
𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵: 32 Days

Italy is such a wonderful tour destination, so rich in history and with magnificent natural beauty. Add to this the Italian people themselves – their love of “la dolce vita”, food, fashion and family. We embark on our in-depth journey from Rome, explore the country roads of Umbria with time under the Tuscan sun. We spend time in the wonderful towns of San Gimignano and Rapallo before touring the beautiful Cinque Terre region. Enjoy the Italian Lakes district while we stay on the shores of Lake Maggiore for 4 nights to truly relax and marvel at the sights. The region offers some of the most spectacular scenery in Europe – the refreshing natural beauty of alpine lakes and glaciers, lush green meadows picturesque villages and towns scattered along lake edges.

For a “sumptuous dessert”, we join the magnificent cruise ship “Holland America Oosterdam” in Venice for an 14 night voyage sailing the Aegean Sea. A wonderful way to finish the tour.

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:
• Rome, the eternal city, simply unequalled for living history
• Hilltop Orvieto and its magnificent Duomo
• Tuscany’s gem, the town of San Gimignano with its quaint streets and Piazza Delia
• Historic Sienna and Chianti wine making at Ill Palagio Castle
• Florence – world class museums, galleries, cathedral, Ponte Vecchio
• Cinque Terre – untouched for centuries, picture book fishing villages and the gorgeous Mediterranean
• Lake Maggiore and the Lakes District.

𝘼𝙚𝙜𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙎𝙚𝙖 𝙘𝙧𝙪𝙞𝙨𝙚:
• 14 nights aboard Holland America Oosterdam
• A choice of Oceanview or Verandah Staterooms
• Commencing in Venice
• Split in Croatia
• Santorini and Mykonos
• Athens
• Istanbul
• Ephesus

https://mahertours.co.nz/tour/europe/italy-and-aegean-cruise-2023/

Overview Tour Departs: 08 June 2023. Tour Length: 32 Days. Italy is such a wonderful tour destination, so rich in history and with magnificent natural beauty. Add to this… Read More »

28/10/2022

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Over the years, we have operated many tours to Tasmania at different times and of varying lengths, but given the success of our recent tours, we have again opted for this in-depth and comprehensive tour capturing the history, beauty and spectacular scenery of Australia’s southernmost state.

24/10/2022

𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗬𝗔 & 𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗭𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗔 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗔𝗥𝗜 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯
We visit some of the most famous of the Game Reserves and National Parks in Africa, boasting an astonishing amount of game. Not only the game, but the areas we visit are ravishingly beautiful and also offer long undisturbed views and dramatic panoramas.

𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀: 09 June 2023
𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵: 21 Days

An African safari is a truly awe-inspiring and humbling experience where we become immersed in the rich history and culture of the local people as well as the spectacular wildlife of the region. After the last five years of very successful tours, we are delighted to again offer this tour to the regions of Kenya and Tanzania. With perhaps the most amazing and famous game reserves and national parks of anywhere on earth, this region offers an astonishing amount of game in the midst of ravishingly beautiful and dramatic panoramas that will simply take your breath away.
Discover and experience the landscapes, the wildlife and the culture in the ultimate Big Safari areas of Kenya and Tanzania, from the open plains of the Masai Mara, to the snowy peaks of Mt Kilimanjaro. This adventurous safari (in absolute comfort) showcases the ultimate in East Africa’s national parks and diverse scenery and provides the perfect opportunity to spot the “Big Five” as well as the myriad of other wildlife that populate the region.

𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
For this tour, we have chosen some of the very best of luxury lodges and wildlife camps available. These include:
• Lake Elmenteita Serena Luxury Camp
• Mara Serena Lodge
• Kirawira Serena Tented Camp, Serengeti
• Serena Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
• Amboseli Serena Lodge in the shadow of Mt Kilimanjaro
Some of the camps offer tented accommodation but these tents are something else. All of the accommodation tents include ensuite bathrooms, wooden floors, electricity and heating and the finest of bed linen. The “mess” and lounge tents are furnished with your comfort in mind even to the point of chandelier lighting, grand sofas and bookcases. Enjoy sundowner drinks around the campfire in the evening before retiring to the “mess” tent for “silver service” dinner. “Out of Africa” safari camp luxury!

𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:
The tour is full of daily highlights but some of the more prominent highlights include:
• Diverse modern Dubai
• Nairobi, the Kenyan capital
• Mt Kenya & Mt Kilimanjaro
• The Great Rift Valley
• Masai Mara National Reserve
• Visit a Masai Village
• Serengeti National Park
• Amboseli, & Lake Nakuru National Parks
• Outstanding hotel, lodge and tented camp accommodation

https://mahertours.co.nz/tour/africa-middle-east/kenya-and-tanzania-safari-tour-2023/

We visit some of the most famous of the Game Reserves and National Parks in Africa, boasting an astonishing amount of game. Not only the game, but the areas we visit are ravishingly beautiful and also offer long undisturbed views and dramatic panoramas.

17/10/2022

𝗞𝗜𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗟𝗘𝗬 𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯
𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀: 15 August 2023
𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵: 16 Days

We are very excited to offer this new tour to a region that is one of the most remote and beautiful in all of Australia. Cruising the Kimberley really is a special experience, and August is the time to be there. Saltwater crocodiles, mangroves, waterfalls and amazing sunsets.

𝙋𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙇𝙚 𝙎𝙤𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙡:
An elegant appearance and refined interior design combine with cutting-edge technology to offer a new type of cruising: adventure in a luxury setting. With only 264 guests and 145 crew, the service is impeccable.

There is an open bar onboard included, room service, entertainment, and subject to availability at time of your booking include either: flight over the Bungle Bungles, El Questro Experience, or an Ord river Cruise.

𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:
• Darwin for 2 nights
• Kakadu National Park for 1 night and the Yellow Water Billabong Cruise
• Ritz Carlton Resort in Perth for 2 nights

https://mahertours.co.nz/tour/australia-pacific/kimberley-cruise-tour-2023/

We are very excited to offer this new tour to a region that is one of the most remote and beautiful in all of Australia. Cruising the Kimberley really… Read More »

10/10/2022

𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗔!
Due to a recent cancellation, we now have a stateroom on the Seabourn Venture available and ready to be snapped up by you! Yes, this is a trip of a lifetime and we would love to take you on this journey.

Tour Departs: 03 February 2023
Tour Length: 16 Days

Antarctica! The name alone conjures up images of boundless ice, towering icebergs, comedic penguins, epic snowstorms, great sailing ships held tightly by ice and the hardy explorers striving to survive wrapped in thick, heavy parkas. All of this is, or once was, true. Today, vessels have changed and the level of safety on a journey to ‘The Great White Continent’ has increased immensely. Antarctica is the truest of wild places, the majesty of its pristine natural landscapes is second to no other location on earth.

The animals that thrive in the rigors of the Antarctic climate are present in such great numbers and concentrations that they must be seen to be believed. This untouched oasis harkens back to a time when the world was untouched by humanity, pure in its natural innocence. Antarctica has been a source of natural inspiration for as long as humans have been aware of its existence — and it may produce in you one of the most exceptional emotional sensations it is possible to experience on our great planet.

https://mahertours.co.nz/tour/americas/antarctica-cruise-2023/

Antarctica! The name alone conjures up images of boundless ice, towering icebergs, comedic penguins, epic snowstorms, great sailing ships held tightly by ice and the hardy explorers striving to… Read More »

10/03/2022

28/01/2022

𝗙𝗜𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗜𝗦𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥
𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀: 10 March 2022
Just over a month until this spectacular tour departs. Secure your spot now by clicking on the link or contact us directly.

Phone: 0800 500 518
Email: [email protected]

We are very excited to repeat this very popular tour, discovering some of the best sights the Deep South has to offer! Begin the tour with an overnight stay… Read More »

26/01/2022

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗢𝗻: Tāne Mahuta
Tāne Mahuta, also called God of the Forest, is a giant kauri tree in the Waipoua Forest of Northland Region, New Zealand. Its age is unknown but is estimated to be between 1,250 and 2,500 years. It is the largest kauri known to stand today. It is named for the Māori god of forests and of birds. 7

Visit Tāne Mahuta on our Top of the North tour on 30 March: https://bit.ly/3F7ViZr

24/01/2022

𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗩𝗜𝗔 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗡 𝗘𝗨𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗖𝗛 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥
𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀: 10 June 2022
𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵: 33 Days
The tour is designed to highlight the outstanding rural and mountain scenery of Scandinavia as well as show us many of its historic and vibrant cities and towns. It is a tour of great variety utilising a range of transport options including coach, overnight ferry, rail and concluding with a wonderful cruise of the Norwegian fjords and coastal settlements.

𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦:
• Helsinki
• Overnight Baltic ferry
• Stockholm
• “Under the Bridges” Cruise
• Copenhagen
• Tivoli Gardens & the “Little Mermaid”
• Hamburg
• Amsterdam
• 14-night Norwegian Fjords Cruise

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 “𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺”
Named Rotterdam, a powerful and symbolic moniker honoring cruise ships of our past, this Holland America new ship (and new flagship) is the third in our Pinnacle-class fleet. Rotterdam hits all the right notes: exquisite dining, innovative entertainment, superbly appointed staterooms and suites, the finest service and craftsmanship that reflects nearly 150 years of seafaring expertise. Music is front and center on this new cruise ship and the result is a ship that moves—not only through water, through the hearts of guests. Rotterdam will be the soundtrack of discovery from that very first day to the end of each perfect night.

The tour is designed to highlight the outstanding rural and mountain scenery of Scandinavia as well as show us many of its historic and vibrant cities and towns. It… Read More »

20/01/2022

𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥
𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀: 01 March 2022
Have you booked on our Top of the South tour yet? We still have space available and would love to have you join us!
Special highlights include a cruise on Akaroa Harbour to witness the mischievous Hectors Dolphin and the Tranz Alpine Rail Journey between Greymouth & Christchurch traversing the mighty Southern Alps. Plus many more!

Visit the website for more information or contact us directly.
Phone: 0800 500 518
Email: [email protected]

https://bit.ly/3zYoz6m

Showcasing some of the best attractions found in the top of the South Island, we are excited to bring you this fantastic tour. Beginning with 2-nights in Christchurch, we… Read More »

18/01/2022

𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗬𝗔 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗭𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗔 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗔𝗥𝗜 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥
𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀: 10 June 2022
𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵: 21 Days
An African safari is a truly awe-inspiring and humbling experience where we become immersed in the rich history and culture of the local people as well as the spectacular wildlife of the region. After the last five years of very successful tours, we are delighted to again offer this tour to the regions of Kenya and Tanzania. With perhaps the most amazing and famous game reserves and national parks of anywhere on earth, this region offers an astonishing amount of game in the midst of ravishingly beautiful and dramatic panoramas that will simply take your breath away.
Discover and experience the landscapes, the wildlife and the culture in the ultimate Big Safari areas of Kenya and Tanzania, from the open plains of the Masai Mara, to the snowy peaks of Mt Kilimanjaro. This adventurous safari (in absolute comfort) showcases the ultimate in East Africa’s national parks and diverse scenery and provides the perfect opportunity to spot the “Big Five” as well as the myriad of other wildlife that populate the region.

𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡:
For this tour, we have chosen some of the very best of luxury lodges and wildlife camps available. These include:
• Lake Elmenteita Serena Luxury Camp
• Mara Serena Lodge
• Kirawira Serena Tented Camp, Serengeti
• Serena Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
• Amboseli Serena Lodge in the shadow of Mt Kilimanjaro
Some of the camps offer tented accommodation but these tents are something else. All of the accommodation tents include ensuite bathrooms, wooden floors, electricity and heating and the finest of bed linen. The “mess” and lounge tents are furnished with your comfort in mind even to the point of chandelier lighting, grand sofas and bookcases. Enjoy sundowner drinks around the campfire in the evening before retiring to the “mess” tent for “silver service” dinner. “Out of Africa” safari camp luxury!

𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦:
The tour is full of daily highlights but some of the more prominent highlights include:
• Diverse modern Dubai
• Nairobi, the Kenyan capital
• Mt Kenya & Mt Kilimanjaro
• The Great Rift Valley
• Masai Mara National Reserve
• Visit a Masai Village
• Serengeti National Park
• Amboseli, & Lake Nakuru National Parks
• Outstanding hotel, lodge and tented camp accommodation

We visit some of the most famous of the Game Reserves and National Parks in Africa, boasting an astonishing amount of game. Not only the game, but the areas we visit are ravishingly beautiful and also offer long undisturbed views and dramatic panoramas.