Independent Experiences

Rio de Janeiro is without doubt South America's most beautiful city, and regarded as the holiday capital of Brazil. From the white-sand beaches to the winding streets of the favelas up to Corcavado and Christ the Redeemer towering over Rio’s six million local inhabitants (known as cariocas), this …

Santiago de Chile is the heart of this fascinating and varied country. Founded in 1541 by Pedro de Valdivia, it has grown to be a metropolis of 4.6 million people that reflects ethnic diversity and combines modern structures with grand Spanish colonial buildings that hark back to a bygone era. Apart…

Easter Island’s most famous attraction is the moai statues, enormous head-and-torso blocks carved from the stone of the Rano Raraku volcano. At least 288 moai once stood on massive stone platforms around the perimeter of the island. Another 600 are scattered across the island. At four metres high …

Argentina's capital is certainly one of the world's most eclectic places, with various neighbourhoods reflecting the city's diverse cultural heritage. Sign up for a short city break that will immerse you in the life of Buenos Aires – from its streets and markets, its grandiose colonial architectur…

From humble beginnings rise great things. Abu Dhabi has transformed from a small fishing village into a sky-scrapered metropolis that’s the United Arab Emirates’ capital in both name and culture. Marvel at the glittering skyline of glass and steel, and at the marble domes of the Grand Mosque, on…

Rising out of the surrounding desert, Dubai is one of the fastest growing cities in the world; this short trip into the United Arab Emirates gives you a taste of intriguing old-meets-new Dubai. Explore the tiny historical quarter of Bastakiya – set on the banks of the snaking Dubai Creek – then …

Travel to Zanzibar for a taste of ’The Spice Island’, a colourful mixture of coastal serenity and historical allure. Start your independent experience by exploring the World Heritage-listed Stone Town and sampling the fruits and spices grown on a local plantation. Finish your adventure by relax…

Experience the beauty of Cape Town and Johannesburg and the safari splendour of Kruger National Park during this 10-day Peregrine Independent Travel Experience. Begin in Cape Town, famous for its gourmet cuisine, picture-perfect scenery and dramatic history and then board the luxurious Blue Train b…

Uncover the multi-layered city of Istanbul; the continent-straddling metropolis that so many civilisations have called home over the past nine thousand years. Get an intimate and local feel for the city with an expert guide, surrounded by the remains of great fallen empires. In the streets and lanew…

Cappadocia is literally a land of hidden layers. This short adventure in Turkey’s Central Anatolia region takes you to not only some of the earth’s most impressive natural rock landscapes, but the labyrinthine world that exists below them ­– some 36 ancient underground cities dating back as …