Drive in a different way, Chile
Take Chile’s roads much less travelled on an epic drive from the northern fringe of Patagonia, via the Lake District and wine nation, to the southern Atacama Desert. Alongside the best way lie serene Chiloé Island, lush forests and falls, Mapuche tradition, the imposing Andes, winery stays, Neruda’s coastal retreat and matchless star-gazing. You’ll cowl loads of floor – 1,550 miles – however staying two or three nights at every cease permits loads of time to benefit from the journey.
Pura Aventura (01273 676712; pura-aventura.com) provides a 26-day Hidden Treasures of Central Chile Street Journey from £8,630pp together with lodging and most meals, excluding flights; tailored.
Discover options, Thailand
Uncover a quieter facet of South-east Asia’s hottest vacation spot by staying away from hotspots, mixing heritage resorts and homestays, in search of out hidden temples, using a sleeper practice and immersing your self in conventional Thai life. That features time in northern Phayao Province, attending to know the Thai Lua tribe, and exploring the biodiverse forests and wetlands of Phatthalung from each a group lodge and a stunning lake lodge. End on Koh Jum, a little-known however dazzling Andaman isle.
Expertise Journey (020 3993 2939; experiencetravelgroup.com) provides a 16-day Secret Adventures in Thailand journey from £4,850pp together with flights, lodging and most meals; tailored.
