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Wildlife Holidays

Grand tour of Bhutan st hotels Itinerary

A Grand Tour of Bhutan - 15 days from £ 3285 per person

Bhutan : Calcutta | Thimpu | Gangtey | Bumthang | Punakha | Paro | Calcutta

A wonderfully rich and varied itinerary designed for the first time visitor who really wants the full introduction with all the trimmings. In addition to the must-sees of Thimphu, Paro and Punakha, highlights include a blessing at a fertility temple, practising your archery skills with your guide, and a marvellous nature walk in the Phobjikha Valley, home of rare Black Neck Cranes.

Ancient Kingdoms of Ceylon itinerary

Ancient Kingdoms of Ceylon, Sri Lanka - 10 days from £ 2250 per person

Sri Lanka : Sigiriya | Kandy | Bentota | Colombo

This brief tour perfectly balances culture and relaxation:  take in the archaeological treasures of the Golden Triangle, visit the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy and the sacred cave temples of Dambulla, and end with an indulgent few days with your feet in the sand at an exclusive boutique beach hotel.

Cheeky Monkeys, Blue Whales and King Coconuts itinerary

Cheeky Monkeys, Blue Whales and King Coconuts… Family Fun in Sri Lanka - 17 days from £ 2600 per person

Sri Lanka : Negombo | Sigiriya | Trincomalee | Kalpitiya

This itinerary was created for families young or old who love little adventures and wildlife. It is the perfect way to spend family time, with enough activities to keep children busy and adults relaxed whilst experiencing some of the most amazing wildlife in the world.

Classic Island Tour of Sri Lanka itinerary

Classic Island Tour of Sri Lanka - 17 days from £ 3499 per person

Sri Lanka : Sigiriya | Kandy | Nuwara Eliya | Yala National Park | Galle

This in-depth tour encompasses all the major sites of the Cultural Triangle before taking a leisurely route through the centre and south visiting temples, tea plantations and a national park to reach one of the glorious beaches that stretch the length of the southwest coast.

East to West A Journey Through Bhutan itinerary

East to West: A Journey Through Bhutan - 18 days from £ 4745 per person

Bhutan : Delhi | Samdrup Jongkhar | Trashigang | Mongar | Bumthang | Gangtey | Punakha | Thimpu | Paro | Delhi

If you like to be a pioneer then this itinerary will take you to places few non-Bhutanese have ever seen. Completely off the beaten path, you will visit the heartlands of Bhutan including the eastern provinces and town of Trashigang and Mongar where the people are semi-nomadic. The infrastructure and accommodation for your first few days will be a far cry from a luxury holiday but with each passing day this will change and you will certainly feel that you have earned your luxuries by the end of the trip.
South East Asia Gourmet Journey with Diana von Cranach Itinerary

Gourmet Journey through Southeast Asia with Diana von Cranach... Laos, Thailand & Indonesia - 17 days from £ 7820 per person

Indonesia : Laos : Thailand : Luang Prabang | Bangkok | Pemuteran, Bali | Borobudur, Java

Food is at the centre of any culture and it's through this inventive, dynamic and supremely evocative medium that Diana von Cranach and specially selected restaurants, chefs and guides will lead you into the very belly of South East Asia for a trip the taste buds will never forget.

Grand Tour of North India itinerary

Grand Tour of North India... Our Favourite Luxury India Holiday - 18 days from £ 4995 per person

North India : Delhi | Varanasi | Khajuraho | Agra | Ranthambore | Jaipur | Jodhpur | Udaipur

Named the Grand Tour for good reason! Experience Delhi, the majestic Taj Mahal, the sacred city of Varanasi and Khajuraho – famed for its extraordinary carvings – and the regal state of Rajasthan. Enjoy tracking tigers in Ranthambore National Park and end in the fairytale lake city of Udaipur.

If Tarzan went to Sri Lanka... itinerary

If Tarzan went to Sri Lanka... - 23 days from £ 3950 per person

Sri Lanka : Kalpitiya | Sigiriya | Knuckles Mountain Range | Adam's Peak | Nuwara Eliya | Buttala | Yala National Park | Tangalle | Galle | Sinharaja | Colombo

This tour is an Ampersand favourite! As the name suggests this is the perfect trip for adventurous wildlife enthusiasts. To add to the sense of adventure we have arranged stays in mud huts, tree houses and beach huts and the most daring can even sleep in a cave.

Introduction to Nepal itinerary

Introduction to Nepal - 9 days from £ 2350 per person

Nepal : Kathmandu | Pokhara | Chitwan National Park | Dhulikhel

The perfect short tour of Nepal combining its cultural and scenic wonders. Explore ancient Hindu & Buddhist sites in Kathmandu; continue to Pokhara for walks and boat trips with incredible Himalayan mountain views; and go on elephant safari in Chitwan National Park, famed for its one-horned rhinos and Bengal tigers.
Luxury Adventure in Nepal itinerary

Luxury Adventure in Nepal - 13 days from £ 3125 per person

Nepal : Kathmandu | Birenthanti | Pokhara | Seti River | Chitwan National Park | Kathmandu

From the Himalayan mountains to the jungle habitats of the tiger, this itinerary combines adventure with the best of Nepal: the UNESCO protected sites of the Kathmandu Valley, trekking in Annapurna, rafting & camping on the shores of the Seti River and jungle safaris in Chitwan National Park. 
Aman Bali & Beyond itinerary

Luxury Indonesian Island Tour... Aman Bali & Beyond - 12 days from £ 3990 per person

Indonesia : Ubud, Bali | Moyo Island | Manggis, Bali | Borobudur, Java

Begin at the Amandari in Ubud, Bali, set amidst forests, rivers and emerald rice paddies. Next, to the Amanwana for a luxury desert island adventure! Set on the secluded wildlife reserve of Moyo Island, you arrive by seaplane and sleep in a luxurious über chic tented camp. Next, experience the all-suite Amankila back in Bali and end at the majestic Amanjiwo in Java’s rural interior.

Maharajas Express itinerary

Maharajas' Express - North India's Most Luxurious Train Journey - 11 days from £ 5795 per person

North India : Delhi | Agra | Gwalior | Khajuraho | Bandhavgarh National Park | Varanasi | Lucknow | Delhi

Experience India’s most luxurious train, the Maharajas’ Express, on a fascinating route through bejewelled cities, cultural sites and wildlife hubs. Highlights include the Taj Mahal, the little-visited UNESCO World Heritage Site of Khajuraho and Bandhavgarh Wildlife Park.

Natural Wonders of Sri Lanka itinerary

Natural Wildlife Wonders of Sri Lanka - 16 days from £ 2250 per person

Sri Lanka : Colombo | Kitulgala | Nuwara Eliya | Bandarawela | Buttala | Yala National Park | Galle | Sinharaja | Bentota

Experience the astonishing diversity and natural beauty of Sri Lanka's rivers, lakes, mountains, jungles and beaches. Staying in accommodation ranging from boutique hotels to mud huts, tree houses and caves (with all the necessarily creature comforts) this trip is ideal for nature lovers of any age with a good sense of fun and adventure.

Introduction to Nepal and Bhutan itinerary

Nepal and Bhutan - 18 days from £ 4385 per person

Bhutan : Nepal : Kathmandu | Chitwan National Park | Kathmandu | Thimpu | Gangtey | Punakha | Paro | Delhi

Great for those who want to have a huge Himalayan adventure with contrasting views of two Himalayan countries. Explore colourful Katmandu and go elephant-back tiger trekking in Nepal before venturing on a thorough cultural odyssey across Bhutan. 

Taj, Temples and Tigers Itinerary

Taj, Temples and Tigers of North India – The Perfect Family Holiday to India - 12 days from £ 2485 per person

North India : Delhi | Agra | Khajuraho | Bandhavgarh National Park | Kanha National Park | Delhi

An exhilarating tour for keen wildlife spotters covering two of India’s most renowned national parks: Bandhavgarh and Kanha. But before the wildlife gets started we’ll take you to see the Taj Mahal and some of Indian’s most beautiful temple architecture in Khajuraho. Three nights are dedicated to each wildlife reserve where game drives allow ample chance to spy an abundance of wildlife and Bengal Tigers! Experience a taste of rural India with trips to remote villages and stays in smaller hotels with plenty of character.

Thai Adventure itinerary

The Ultimate Adventure Tour of Thailand - 16 days from £ 4250 per person

Thailand : Chiang Rai | Khao Yai National Park | Bangkok | Krabi

The perfect balance of action and relaxation, ideal for nature and adventure-lovers. Enjoy several of Thailand’s natural splendors, from wildlife-rich national parks to blazing white beaches and dramatic limestone islands. Get the opportunity to learn traditional skills, such as elephant mahout training, Thai massage and Thai boxing!

Treaures of Thailand itinerary

Treasures of Thailand… A Luxury-lovers Tour from North to South - 16 days from £ 5015 per person

Thailand : Chiang Rai | Chiang Mai | Bangkok | Phuket

For luxury-lovers eager to experience some of Thailand's most exclusive and romantic hotels. Journey from the jungles and hill tribes of northern Thailand to the temples and nightlife of Bangkok and onwards to the beaches and islands in the south. 

Classic Bhutan itinerary

Witness the Black Necked Cranes in Bhutan - 12 days from £ 7530 per person

Bhutan : Thimpu | Gangtey | Punakha | Paro | Delhi

The best time for spotting the beautiful Black Neck Crane is from early December to mid-March. This is a great itinerary for people who want to explore Bhutan’s unique landscape and see the variation between the different valleys whilst staying in local lodges along the way. You will stay in Gangtey and visit the Valley of the Black Necked Cranes, going as far as Phobjikha Valley where electricity is still a novelty.