The Kipling Collection
The Kipling Collection
The Kipling Collection – Rudyard Kipling, English writer and poet, traveled the world, but he was forever mesmerized by the animal stories he heard as a child in India. Later, he would write the classic ‘Jungle Book’ based on those tales. We, too, are enthralled by legends and mysteries of Asia and the South Pacific, from the tribal villages of India’s Rajasthan, to the boiling mud pools of New Zealand’s Rotorua. We are inspired by the ancient elegance of the Khmer temples of Cambodia while we enjoy the contemporary arts of New Zealand. On the southern rim of Asia, India calls us from the sacred Ganges to the imperial Himalayas to the mesmerizing markets of Old Delhi. Its many festivals, heritage properties, tiger reserves, historic temples, spa resorts are just some of the facets that comprise the jewel of India. Thailand’s floating markets and hill tribe villages put us in touch with the workers, the farmers, and the everyday life of Asia. Cambodia’s Angkor Wat compels us to touch the textures of the past, and connect with the spirit of its original Khmer carvers. The Maori of New Zealand and the Aborigines of Australia remind us to renew our relationship with the natural world in the striking caves of Waitomo and the red dust of the Outback. We invite you to select your own storybook destination from the classic itineraries we have gathered here. Welcome to Big Five’s Kipling Collection.
Natural New Zealand 16 Days Enrichment Series Interest(s): Romantic Getaways, Sustainable Travel, Adventure Travel, Family Travel
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New Zealand is blessed with spectacular landscapes from rugged fjords to the rough-cut Southern Alps. It's two principal islands – North and South - are also ripe with adventures from winery tours, to a swim with the dolphins, to a private helicopter excursion of Milford Sound. Hike the magnificent coastline, go trout fishing or kayaking. The opportunities to discover New Zealand are rich and varied.
New Zealand 16 Days Enrichment Series Interest(s): Romantic Getaways, Sustainable Travel, Adventure Travel, Family Travel
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Savor an in-depth exploration of some of the unique landscapes and natural ecosystems of New Zealand from the Bay of Islands in the north to Milford Sound in the south. Discover Rotorua’s roiling mud pools, and Abel Tasman National Park’s golden beaches and sculptured granite cliffs. Take in the City of Sails, Auckland, distinctive Hawke’s Bay with its abundance of local vineyards, and the artisan city of Nelson. Savor a wide variety of outdoor adventures from sailing to fishing to a private helicopter excursion to majestic Milford Sound.
Wild Australia 14 Days Enrichment Series Interest(s): Sustainable Travel, Safaris, Adventure Travel
Starting Price: $19,590
Travel far off the beaten track to explore the wilderness character of Northern Australia, from ancient aboriginal rock art site to some of the country’s most wild and rugged terrain of the Kimberley and sacred sites in Arnhem Land. Discover small fishing townships, pristine beaches and as well as UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kakadu National Park.
Southern Australia & Tasmania 12 Days Enrichment Series Interest(s): Sustainable Travel, Adventure Travel, Recommended
Starting Price: $12,950
The Southern Coast of Australia is a region of lush wilderness, the sophisticated cities of Adelaide and Sydney and amazing island adventures found on Tasmania and Kangaroo islands.
Australia 18 Days Enrichment Series Interest(s): Sustainable Travel
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This journey is designed for you to experience some of Australia’s legendary sights such as Sydney’s eccentric opera house; the dramatic, red-desert landscapes in the heart of the Outback; scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef; and wine tasting in the Barossa Valley.
South India 17 Days Enrichment Series Interest(s): Sustainable Travel, Safaris, Adventure Travel, Family Travel
Northern Australia 10 Days Enrichment Series Interest(s): Sustainable Travel, Safaris, Adventure Travel, Family Travel
