The autumn air is crisp, the air is fresh, and the sun dyes everything under the sky golden. We have carefully selected and recommended the best destinations for you to travel from October to December. There are shocking mountains and rivers and unique local customs here. There are as many food and wine as outdoor adventures, and there are even more vibrant wild creatures waiting to meet you.
Europe | Croatia Italy/Spain
Croatia gradually fades away from the hustle and bustle of summer. Although the sea water turns cool and is no longer suitable for swimming, the wonderful Adriatic Sea is far more than that. Compared with Dubrovnik, which is full of tourists, Istria Peninsula is like a fireworks blooming on a grass stem, quiet and unique. Ancient legends are still hidden in the inland forests, where olive estates and small wineries are dotted. The mountains give delicious red meat, while the sea offers countless seafood.
You can Follow the local truffle hunters and their dogs into the mountains and forests, looking for the delicious treasures given by nature. Of course, all delicious food can’t be separated from fine wine. Local wines may not have a prominent origin, but they are full of sincerity and enthusiasm. We invite local winemakers to show you three wineries with different styles.
Italians on the Apennine Peninsula never hide their pride in delicious food. Here, you can enjoy one gluttonous feast after another, with hearty laughter and funny small talk in your ears. Whether it’s the “carbohydrate bomb” composed of pasta and pizza, or the fragrant seafood and pork baked on slow fire, not to mention the cheese, ham and olive oil reborn under the skillful hands of Italians, every bite is natural and delicious. In addition to the classic northern route (Rome-Tuscany-Florence-Venice), we also offer customized itineraries for walking the Dolomites, walking the coast of Sardinia, seashore and countryside of southern Italy, and Sicily. Relying on local Italian guides with profound knowledge and outstanding taste-they specialize in different fields such as history, art, outdoors or food and wine-will take you to experience this land in depth like close friends.
○ Sicily
Sicily, across the sea from Italy, has a completely different personality. You can follow archaeologists, visit ancient Greek shrines built in 450 BC, and enjoy lunch under olive trees; Enjoy the mosaic murals of ancient Rome and attend a warm family dinner; Learn to cook traditional snacks accompanied by unique wines bred by Mount Etna.
○ Southern Italy
Follow experts as they explore the ruins of Pompeii, buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, and the cultural treasures left in Naples by the Bourbons; Pass through the picturesque Amalfi Coast, visit Matera, one of Europe’s oldest human settlements, and stay at the characteristic cave hotel; Indulge in the sunshine of Puglia and the shade of olive trees through rural cycling and food experience. Imagine riding across mountains, rivers, forests, galloping on flowery meadows, perhaps with deer and wild boars watching you quietly along the way. At night, staying in a private manor in the 16 th century, I heard the slightly sad melody of Gypsies in my ears, and I fell asleep peacefully under the bright starry sky. Andalusia in southern Spain is a magical and romantic land. It has been lucky to avoid the crowds and jump away from the overused word “luxury”. The autumn weather is mild and not as hot as the summer sun. Besides the famous Seville and Granada, you can also visit the villages scattered in the Sierra Nevada Mountains along the mountain roads of ancient Rome; Go to the winery to taste sherry, look for Iberian black pigs along the hillside and enjoy the most authentic delicacies.
Africa | Egypt Morocco, Ethiopia
When it comes to cultural travel, Africa may not be the first choice that comes to mind. But since Homo sapiens left Africa in the late 60,000 years ago, this continent has never missed civilization. The ancient Egyptian civilization six thousand years ago, Christianity introduced into Ethiopia in the fourth century AD, Morocco blended with Arab and French colonial cultures, and many tribal civilizations rooted in the vast land have always beaten a strong pulse.
In Egypt, we offer both hotel and Nile cruise itineraries. Either way you choose, you can explore the important archaeological sites along the Nile River in its entirety, including the tomb of Pharaoh Seti I, which is closed to public visitors, and the tomb chamber built for the craftsmen who built the tomb themselves (which contains more imaginative frescoes). We arrange flights to and from Abu Simbel Temple on the same day, saving you seven unnecessary hours of driving. Feel the weight of history in the legendary Sofitel River View Room.
In Morocco, we eschewed the commercially overexploited, cookie-cutter classic loop (keeping only Marrakesh) and left more time for the southern desert. There are still villages following matriarchal society, empty Gobi Desert, lush palm forests and valleys full of nut trees. Stay in four traditional private houses along the way, as well as wild luxury tents in the Sahara Desert, and enjoy the intimate service of private chefs and housekeepers.
After Christianity came to Ethiopia in the fourth century AD, believers began to dig monasteries in the rocks. To this day, in the northern highlands, people still gather in those hidden rock churches and worship devoutly. Apart from this, Simeon Mountain National Park inhabits There are endemic wildlife, such as the Walya ibex (one of Africa’s rarest herbivores, currently fewer than 400) and the Ethiopian wolf (one of Africa’s rarest carnivores, currently fewer than 500). It’s also the perfect place to get a closer look at the Lion-tailed Baboon community.
African animals Tanzania, Botswana As the peak safari season in East Africa comes to an end, the grassland gradually returns to its original appearance: empty, free and deserted. In October, the migratory army, mainly wildebeests and zebras, will turn around from Masai Mara, move from north to south, and return to the grasslands in the southeast of Serengeti. Until the cubs are born in January of the following year, a new round of life symphony plays slowly. Visitors can also enjoy relatively more favorable prices during this period.
Botswana is hailed as the top choice for African safari experiences, thanks to the government’s high-end tourism positioning on the one hand, and to the seasonal river waters of the Angolan plateau pouring into the Kalahari Desert, briefly creating the world’s largest inland delta (June to October), offering unique opportunities to track wildlife from both land and water.
Mid-November to mid-December is the early rainy season. Although thunderstorms increase in the afternoon, they also make the air visible, green and clouds flutter. At this time, it coincides with the birth season of impala, and the hunting activities of big cats are frequent, which is considered to be the best photography season.
On the other hand, unlike prairie safari, The desert environment of Makadikadi Salt Marsh makes people feel as if they have broken into another continent. Here are cute meerkats who are actively close to humans; October, You can drive an ATV across salt marshes and camp under the vast starry sky of the desert; In November, seasonal ponds appear on dry salt marshes, and the earth instantly becomes an oasis full of vitality. Pink flamingos and flocks of migratory birds arrive to nest, and Africa’s second-largest migration of wildebeest and zebra excites the hungry pride.
Middle East | Jordan, Oman
Jordan, located in the northwest of the Arabian Peninsula, is not as dense as Egypt’s historical monuments, but its advantage lies in the integration of cultural and natural elements at the same time, and the overall experience is richer. Although the classic Amman-Petra-Wadi Rum Desert-Dead Sea route is difficult to completely jump out of the frame, we have made the following differentiated efforts on the premise of insisting on hiring the best motorcades and guides in the country.
During the trip, we abandoned the popular Jerash ruins and went deep into the desert eastern of Amman to visit the fortress ruins dating back to the Umayyad dynasty, the first hereditary dynasty of the Arab Empire, with exquisite murals inside. In the Wadi Ram Desert, stay in a tent camp known to only a few travelers and limited to twelve guests, and challenge to climb an 80-meter-high natural stone arch during the day.
Another less mentioned by tourists, Oman, will be the Middle East travel treasure of the next decade: it has a good reputation for safety and Rich landscapes (It is convenient to carry out a variety of outdoor sports), not only retains traditional Arab cultural customs, but also embraces international investment. It has a number of European and American luxury brand hotels and local hotels that meet the standards.
For non-Muslim tourists, it is easy to fall into the “Truman World” dilemma when traveling in Arab countries-although you are in the scenic spot, it is difficult for you to really get in touch with the local life and belief culture.
For this reason, we only employ Omani guides. They can not only solve the most basic language barriers, but also have a deep understanding of their own country’s culture and religion. For example, in the capital Muscat, You will follow a local guide who immigrated here from Lebanon in the 1960 s and explore the cultural story of this city. Through his rich network of people in the city, he got in touch with locals from all walks of life and learned about the social changes that have taken place in this country in the past sixty years.
Americas | Chile, Argentina Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador The wildness of the American continent is unmatched by other continents. This wildness is not only the roar of wilderness behemoths (cougar, jaguar, caiman), but also the afterglow of ancient Indian civilization and the blood shed brought by the conquerors of the great navigation era.
The vassal separatist regime in the pre-Inca period, the unified empire in the Inca period, although vulnerable to the guns of the Spanish conquistadors, However, it still created countless miracles in the fields of architecture, astronomy and agricultural planting, which were unmatched by other civilizations of the same era. And these legacies still exist today, which will amaze later generations.
Continuous tour with Peru and Bolivia is our first choice, which takes into account both nature and culture, and the development of travel industry is just right. In addition to the classic route, we also arrange niche experiences, such as attending tribal fairs, walking between villages and Inca ruins, experiencing handicrafts and tasting wine and food; Take an off-road vehicle for a three-day crossing of Salar de Uyuni, and stay at a desert hotel at an altitude of 4,200 meters. You can also hike Machu Picchu for eight days, stay in five warm hotels along the way, and slowly unveil the mystery of the Inca Empire.
For outdoor enthusiasts who love nature, Chile and Argentina are the most suitable. Visit the Atacama Desert, Chile’s Baine National Park and the Patagonian Plateau on the Argentine side through rich sports such as hiking, cycling and kayaking. On the way home every day, it is a wild luxury hotel in Shan Ye, tasting delicious food and wine, soaking in hot springs, and watching the night fall slowly outside the window.
Besides the famous Atacama Desert and Bainei National Park, there are a series of secrets hidden in the Andes Mountains. Whether it’s no man’s land in northern Argentina, The mixed-race descendants of Spanish and Native Americans-traditional pastures and wildlife sanctuaries of the Gaucho people (tracking southern right whales, Magellanic penguins, elephant seals), or emerging wine estates can be used as the finishing touch and integrated into your travel route.
Ecuador has two unique ecosystems, Galapagos Islands and Amazon Rainforest. The former is dry and vast, while the latter is humid and dense, each breeding different animal and plant species. Relying on luxury cruise ships and hotels, the comfort of travel experience has been greatly improved. We offer both live-boat and hotel versions of the itinerary to meet the different preferences of our guests. When it comes to Galapagos cruise selection, we eschewed popular big cruise brands and instead worked directly with three homegrown cruise ship owners. These cruise ships are not inferior to competing products in terms of hardware facilities. At the same time, each ship can receive no more than 20 guests, and each guide can serve up to ten guests, so that you can complete your exploration in a more private, in-depth and flexible way. Central America | Mexico At the end of the 15 th century, the discovery of the “New World” shocked Europeans. The artistic forms of ancient Mexican civilization, especially the stepped pyramid standing in the rainforest, are still the cultural symbol of Mexico. But what attracts us more is the vigorous vitality of the current local culture here-this vitality is rich, bold and rooted in tradition, the most prominent of which is food.
In Mexico City, follow the guide on the subway to open all your senses and engage in local life. Explore the most authentic taco stalls, cafes and dessert shops, and roam food fairs and flower markets. Step into a secret private house built in the 17 th century and taste the hand-brewed spirits collected by the owner from remote villages across the country in the past decade. Each wine is unbranded, and the glass bottles are labeled with only the origin, vintage, and the name of the brewer. Like an old friend, have a drink together and listen to him share those untold stories. At night, there are also cocktail bars and night market snacks to satisfy your appetite.
Asia | Nepal Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos On May 19 th, 1953, when Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, was conquered by human beings for the first time, Hiking a mountain has become Nepal’s most distinctive travel label. In the autumn plateau, the sky is bright and dazzling, the towering snow-capped peaks are competing to show their faces without shyness, and the air is filled with the fragrance of butter tea and pine forest. It is the most suitable season of the year for hiking. In the Mount Everest mountains, different from the classic EBC route, we have slightly shifted the positioning. For travelers who are willing to slow down and be gently surrounded by nature, we provide two hiking solutions with lower difficulty and better accommodation. The importance of feeling the process comes before completing the goal. Off-road vehicles are also provided to explore Mustang (opened to the public in 1992)Experiences, including hiking ancient villages and Tibetan Buddhist temples, exploring Newari-style murals in cliff grottoes, etc. For hiking enthusiasts, you can also add two days of hiking through the Musitang High Line. Traveling with Cambodia and Laos is an ideal destination that can take into account both culture and leisure vacation. In addition to the classic Angkor Wat temples, we’ll take you on a visit to less visited Hindu sites; Explore the countryside with a combination of boat, ox cart and hiking, take a drink in the rice fields in the evening, and enjoy a candlelit dinner at the farmhouse at nightfall. And Luang Prabang, Laos The preserved old Indochina atmosphere has become a rare anomaly in today’s over-exploitation of tourism in Southeast Asia. Vietnam, which was deeply influenced by Chinese civilization in classical times, has embarked on a completely different path of social development since the Sino-Vietnamese War in 1979. On the soil of traditional culture, globalization innovation is becoming increasingly distinct, exuding a sense of novelty that is both familiar and unfamiliar. You will follow a local guide, ride motorcycles and tricycles, and walk into night market stalls known only to locals; Take a luxury river ferry and go deep into Halong Bay for two days and one night to avoid the disturbance of mass tourists; Visit Hoi An and Hue, the two most iconic ancient cities. At the same time, Vietnam is also a high-quality seaside resort that does not lose to Thailand, but is often overlooked.
Oceania | New Zealand Tower Island, Australia The southern hemisphere is entering spring at this time, Everything tired of the long winter is awakened by the breeze, and the clear streams shine and flow through the mountains and rivers. Wild and docile life breaks through the ground and blooms with vitality. It coincides with the off-season of tourism, so you can enjoy a more peaceful experience at a better price. The friendly and convenient visa process also adds a lot of points to this trip. We will explore mountains, rivers, lakes and seas and indulge in the comfort of the depths of nature by means of hiking, cycling, speedboat, kayaking, Feilada, helicopter and other interesting ways. At the same time, take food and wine as an opportunity, visit small and beautiful independent wineries, walk into taverns often visited by locals, and taste creative fusion cuisine. In Australia, you can get close to the unique species here, including the stupid wombat, the Tasmanian devil known as the “demon of Tasmania”, and the kangaroo, the shy companion you can often meet in the bushes.
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