Extended Journeys (8 – 15 Nights) — Travel Deep, Stay Curious
Overview
Our Extended Journeys are deliberately un-hurried, weaving iconic sights with time for serendipity—morning coffee in a market courtyard, a last-minute invitation to a village wedding, or an impromptu astronomy lesson beneath Saharan skies. Trips run 8 to 15 nights so you can:
- Settle In – spend two to three nights in most stops, unpack, and feel the local rhythm.
- Layer Experiences – mix cooking classes, meditation, wildlife walks, and artisan workshops.
- Cross Borders Smoothly – we choreograph flights, visas, and customs so you glide from one culture to the next.
Expect expert guides, curated encounters, and just enough free evenings that you never feel rushed.
Inclusions at a Glance
| Core Benefits | Signature Touches |
| ★★★★ / ★★★★★ or best-in-region boutique stays (ratings transparent) | Room aromatherapy menu + pillow selection on arrival |
| Daily breakfast + 3–5 gourmet or cultural dinners | Chef’s “taste of terroir” pairing in at least one stop |
| All domestic flights, trains, ferries & chauffeured transfers | Luggage “magic” (bags appear in your next hotel room) |
| Private guides, entrance fees, 24/7 concierge line | Pre-loaded eSIM or local SIM + WhatsApp support |
| Carbon-offset option at checkout | Donation of 1 % to a local community project you visit |
Featured Itineraries
| Journey | Nights | Snapshot |
| Nile to Sahara Odyssey Egypt & Morocco | 12 | Cairo pyramids ➜ Luxor-to-Aswan dahabiya ➜ Marrakech riad ➜ Atlas hikes ➜ Sahara camel trek & luxury camp |
| Indochina PanoramaVietnam, Cambodia & Laos | 14 | Hanoi street eats ➜ Ha Long cruise ➜ Hue citadel ➜ Hoi An lanterns ➜ Angkor sunrise ➜ Luang Prabang monk alms & Mekong sunset |
| Arabian Heritage Trail Saudi Arabia & Jordan | 10 | Riyadh old & new ➜ Diriyah ➜ Al-ʿUla tombs ➜ Madinah high-speed train ➜ Petra & Wadi Rum 4×4 stargazer camp |
| Treasures of Indonesia Java, Bali & Komodo | 13 | Borobudur dawn ➜ Bromo volcano ➜ Ubud wellness villa ➜ rice-terrace cycling ➜ phinisi yacht to Komodo dragons & manta reefs |
More Inspiring Extended Journeys
| Journey | Nights | Ideal For | Highlights |
| Silk Road & Sky Cities Uzbekistan & Kyrgyzstan | 11 | History Buffs | Blue-tiled Samarkand, desert caravanserais, yurts on Song-Kol Lake, Ala-Archa gorge trek |
| Himalayan Kingdoms ConnectionNepal & Bhutan | 12 | Mountain Lovers / Spiritual Seekers | Everest-view flight, Patan artisans, Tiger’s Nest hike, private blessing with a Buddhist lama |
| Red Sea Reefs & Holy SandsEgypt & Saudi Arabia | 9 | Divers / Pilgrims | Luxor temples, Hurghada live-aboard dives, Jeddah Al-Balad coral houses, sunrise at Hegra |
| Spice Islands to OrangutansMalaysia (Borneo) & Indonesia | 11 | Wildlife Fans | Kinabatangan River safaris, Sepilok orangutans, Sulawesi boat-building village, Tana Toraja rituals |
| Grand Anatolia & Aegean Turkey Full Loop | 14 | Culture Connoisseurs | Istanbul palaces, Cappadocia balloon, Gobekli Tepe, Nemrut sunrise, gulet cruise, Sirince vineyards |
| East Africa Great Rift DiscoveryKenya & Tanzania | 12 | Safari Enthusiasts | Amboseli elephant herds, Maasai Mara migration, Serengeti hot-air balloon, Ngorongoro crater dinner |
| Hidden Gems of IndochinaCambodia, Laos & Northern Vietnam | 9 | Slow-Travel Fans | Phnom Penh silk island, Kratie dolphin kayak, 4,000 Islands cycling, Hanoi art quarter |
| Sacred Sands & Red Sea ReefsJordan & Egypt | 8 | Time-Strapped Explorers | Petra, Wadi Rum overnight, Sinai St Catherine dawn climb, Sharm El-Sheikh reef snorkel |
| Royal Rajasthan to Kerala Backwaters India North-to-South | 15 | Epic India First-Timers | Jaipur palaces, desert camp, Taj Mahal sunrise, Mumbai street food, Alleppey houseboat & yoga beach finale |
Why Book an Extended Journey?
| Advantage | What It Means for You |
| Depth of Discovery | Hands-on workshops (pottery, calligraphy, spice blending) & local family lunches. |
| Multi-Country Mastery | We pre-arrange e-Visas, PCR rules (if any), lounge fast-track & luggage transfers. |
| Built-In Breathing Room | Every 4–5 days = rest day by a pool, in a hammam, or simply exploring on your own. |
| Flexible Modules | Add a scuba day, cooking class, or helicopter detour without derailing the flow. |
| Balanced Lodging | Mix of luxury icons and character stays (eco-camps, heritage havelis, floating lodges). |
Good to Know
- Seasonality
- Middle East & North Africa: Oct – Apr
- Central Asia & Himalayas: Apr – Jun & Sep – Oct
- SE Asia: Nov – Mar (dry), Apr – May (hot deals), Jul – Aug (green & lush)
- Pace & Fitness – Moderate; optional treks/hikes usually 2–4 h. Alternatives or vehicle support always offered.
- Group Size – Private departures or micro-groups (max 12). Solo traveller matches available.
- Custom Extras – Private photographer, nanny, language tutor, or mobile office (Wi-Fi router + quiet spaces).
- Sustainability – Carbon-offset ground & air segments; plastic-free welcome kits; 1 % of trip cost funds a vetted community project you visit.
Sample Daily Rhythm
| Time | Example Activity |
| 07:00 | Sunrise tai-chi on Nile deck or temple forecourt meditation |
| 09:00 | Guided exploration (Valley of Kings, Angkor Thom, or Göbekli Tepe) |
| 13:00 | Leisurely farm-to-table lunch; siesta or spa time |
| 16:00 | Hands-on workshop (calligraphy, weaving, coffee cupping) |
| 19:00 | Signature dinner—tasting menu in a palace courtyard or dune-top BBQ |
| 21:00 | Free evening stroll, stargazing, or cultural performance |
Ready to Go Deeper?
Click “Design My Extended Journey” and tell us your dream route, pace, and passions. Within 24 hours our specialists will return a fully priced, day-by-day proposal—flights locked, hotels on hold, surprises pre-planted—so all you need to do is pack curiosity.