Culture & History Holidays

Escape the beach and souvenir shops and experience a different side of travelling by immersing yourself in the history and culture of your chosen holiday destination. Sample cuisine with the locals, visit colourful local markets, and explore historic castles and museums packed with ancient treasures and visit sites right out of the pages of history.

Whether it be visiting ancient temples and ruins in Mexico, experiencing classical art and architecture in Europe, trying kava with the locals in Fiji or visiting World Heritage-listed sites like Borobudur in Indonesia, we have a variety of packages that offer a truly unique cultural experience.

Haka Lodge - Christchurch

Christchurch

Christchurch

Haka Lodge - Christchurch

Star
  • 2 nights accommodation at the 2-star self rated Haka Lodge - Christchurch in a Private Double Room with shared facilities.
2 nights
from$95*
Base Wanaka

Wanaka

Wanaka

Base Wanaka

2 Star
  • 2 nights accommodation at the 2-star Base Wanaka in a Double Ensuite.
2 nights
from$105*
Haka Lodge - Queenstown

Queenstown

Queenstown

Haka Lodge - Queenstown

2 Star
  • 3 nights accommodation at the 2-star Haka Lodge - Queenstown in a 4 Bed Dorm with shared facilities.
3 nights
from$109*
Base Rotorua

Rotorua

Rotorua

Base Rotorua

2 Star
  • 3 nights accommodation at the 2-star Base Rotorua in a Double Room with shared facilities.
3 nights
from$145*
ibis Rotorua

Rotorua

Rotorua

ibis Rotorua

3-5 Star
  • 2 nights accommodation at the 3½-star ibis Rotorua in a Standard Room.
2 nights
from$159*
Holiday Inn Rotorua

Rotorua

Rotorua

Holiday Inn Rotorua

4-5 Star
  • 2 nights accommodation at the 4½-star Holiday Inn Rotorua in a Standard Room.
2 nights
from$159*
Hotel ibis Christchurch

Christchurch

Christchurch

Hotel ibis Christchurch

3-5 Star
  • 3 nights accommodation at the 3½-star Hotel ibis Christchurch in a Standard Room.
  • BONUS 1 FREE night, stay 3 nights, pay for 2.
3 nights
from$165*
Heartland Hotel Cotswold

Christchurch

Christchurch

Heartland Hotel Cotswold

3-5 Star
  • 2 nights accommodation at the 3½-star Heartland Hotel Cotswold in a Standard Room.
2 nights
from$185*
Nadi Cultural/Mudpool Tour

Fiji

Coral Coast - Fiji

Nadi Cultural/Mudpool Tour

Star
  • Return hotel transfers, English speaking guide, Admission fees, Garden of the Sleeping Giant, Viseisei Village, Nadi Markets, Sabeto natural mudpool and hot springs.
from$205*
Distinction Wanaka

Wanaka

Wanaka

Distinction Wanaka

4-5 Star
  • 2 nights accommodation at the 4½-star Distinction Wanaka in a 1 Bedroom Apartment.
2 nights
from$229*
Centra Central Station Hotel

Thailand

Bangkok

Centra Central Station Hotel

3-5 Star
  • 6 nights accommodation at the 3½-star Centra Central Station Hotel in a Centra Premium Room.
  • Return seat in vehicle transfers from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hotel.
  • City and Temples Tour includes: Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Transport, Guide.
6 nights
from$399*
Chelsea Hotel Toronto

CANADA

Toronto

Chelsea Hotel Toronto

4 Star
  • 4 nights accommodation at the 4-star Chelsea Hotel Toronto in a Chelsea Standard Room.
  • Sightseeing Tour of Niagara Falls: includes Lunch at the Sheraton on the Falls.
  • Beer Makes History Better: includes Food and market visit, local life and culture, heritage and history, English speaking guide.
  • Multicultural Kensington Market and ChinaTown : includes Food and market visit, local life and culture, heritage and history, English speaking guide.
4 nights
from$689*
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Montreal

CANADA

Quebec

Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Montreal

4-5 Star
  • 6 nights accommodation at the 4½-star Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Montreal in a Fairmont Room.
  • 6 day car hire of a Toyota Corolla (2 door) or similar (pick up, drop off Montreal Airport).
  • Heart of Montreal City Tour Quebec City Helicopter Tour.
6 nights
from$1,445*
Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa + Fascinating Forts Tour

Oman

Muscat

Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa + ...

5 Star
  • 5 nights accommodation at the 5-star Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa - Al Waha in a Superior Pool View Room.
  • Breakfast daily.
  • Daily shuttle bus to the Muttrah Souk in old Muscat.
  • Return private vehicle airport transfers.
  • FREE Broadband/Wifi internet access.
5 nights
from$1,815*
Aurora Borealis & Boreale Ranch with Dog Sledding

CANADA

Whitehorse

Aurora Borealis & Boreale Ranch with Dog Sl...

Star
  • 5 day tour departing Whitehorse.
  • 2 nights accommodation in Whitehorse in a 3-star Hotel with Breakfast daily.
  • 2 nights accommodation at the Boreale Lodge.
  • 2 Breakfasts & 2 Dinners at the Boreale Lodge.
  • All transfers as per itinerary including English Speaking driver/guide.
  • Airport transfers, introduction, Aurora viewing and assistance.
  • 2 evenings of Aurora viewing at Northern Tales Viewing Site (including hot drinks and snacks).
  • 2 evenings of Aurora viewing at the Boreale Ranch (unguided).
  • 4 hours Dog Sledding (including transfers, instruction, use of dogs and sled, snacks and drinks).
  • Access to Hot Tub at Boreale Ranch (included).
  • City Tour of Whitehorse.
5 nights
from$1,815*