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1 EIGHT NEW TRIPS just launched! would travel with us again 1,918 customer reviews AS OF 11/05/2017 See inside 5048

2 PAGE Explore beyond the ordinary 2 To book helen.rolton@travelmanagers.com.au PAGE Explore Beyond adventures offer that little bit extra, discovering new cultures and staying in authentic accommodation from homestays to houseboats. With limited departures these trips will sell out fast so book now to avoid disappointment. or call PAGE Searching for your next big adventure? Experience some of the world s most fascinating and remote destinations, straying away from the well-trodden tourist trail, and viewing natural spectacles and man-made wonders along the way. Our solar eclipse trips always sell out fast so we re giving you a first look at our 2019 holidays, with the chance to view either an annular or total solar eclipse in destinations such as the tribal regions of Borneo, a colonial hill station in India or under Oman s desert skies. 15 3

3 FROM Northwest Argentina and Eclipse Argentinian Wine and Eclipse Carmel Hendry, Product Manager (The Americas), says: I love the northwest region of Argentina, with its mountains of reds, yellows, oranges and greens, and the expanse of fertile farmland next to the imposing Andes. Flying here from Buenos Aires highlights the massive contrast in culture between the cosmopolitan city and simple lifestyle found in the rural northwest. Carmel Hendry, Product Manager (The Americas), says: There really is no greater place to drink Argentina s most famous export than underneath the lofty peaks of the Andes. This trip gives wine-lovers the opportunity to not only experience the solar eclipse, but to taste the local specialty in two different wine-producing areas, as well as exploring the beauty of Argentina s northwest region. 3 Eclipse View a total solar eclipse in the company of an astronomer 3 Eclipse Watch the total solar eclipse in the company of an astronomer 3 Humahuaca Explore the immense gorge and the Hill of Seven Colours 3 Wine Taste Argentina s full-bodied wines in the winemaking regions of Mendoza and San Juan 3 National parks Walk amid red rock deserts and lunar landscapes, exploring the land of dinosaurs 3 National parks Explore Argentina s rocky deserts and imagine life in the land of dinosaurs 3 Local villages Discover the contrast between the unspoilt Andes and cosmopolitan Buenos Aires 3 Local villages Discover the simple way of life in the mountains compared to sophisticated Buenos Aires 3 Buenos Aires Wander the streets of arty San Telmo and watch locals dance tango in La Boca 3 Buenos Aires Wander the streets of arty San Telmo, and watch locals dance tango in La Boca 84 To book helen.rolton@travelmanagers.com.au or call

4 Arabian Sands and Eclipse Jonny May, Product Manager (Middle East), says: Imagine spending the night in the desert, sleeping under the most incredible starlit sky and then waking up and seeing a solar ecilpse whilst having your morning coffee. That is why Oman has to be the best place to view the annular eclipse in More itineraries are available in Oman see website for details. 3 Annular eclipse Watch the solar eclipse from the desert at Wahiba Sands 3 Muscat See the impressive forts, Royal Palace and Corniche of the capital 3 Sur Experience Dhow building in Ayega village and boat yard 3 Wahiba Sands 4WD exploration and camp among spectacular sand dunes $3,089* TRIP CODE: OME MAX GROUP SIZE: 15 DEPARTS: 22 DECEMBER Nizwa Explore the cultural capital of Oman *The price quoted is per person and is correct at time of going to print. 8 DAYS 6 To book helen.rolton@travelmanagers.com.au or call

5 Glyn Thorneloe, Product Manager (Asia), says: South India Images and Eclipse 3 Annular eclipse Watch the solar eclipse from the colonial hill station of Ooty 3 Mysore Visit one of the largest and most beautiful palaces in India 3 Madurai Wind your way through 1,000 ornately carved pillars in the Meenakshi Temple 3 Kochi Explore the Portuguese influenced city by boat 3 Mamallapuram Relax on the tropical beaches of the Bay of Bengal 8 To book helen.rolton@travelmanagers.com.au or call FROM I can t think of a better way to see all that south India has to offer while viewing the solar eclipse at the colonial hill station of Ooty. A journey across colourful landscapes, the trip includes a little bit of everything, from intricately carved temple complexes to lush jungle backwaters and historic harbour ports. You ll return home having gained a wonderful insight to India s tropical, temple-strewn south. $3,471* 15 DAYS TRIP CODE: DSE MAX GROUP SIZE: 18 DEPARTS: 22 DECEMBER 2019 *The price quoted is per person and is correct at time of going to print. 9

6 Bangalore to Kochi and Eclipse Glyn Thorneloe, Product Manager (Asia), says: Travelling from Bangalore to Kochi, you ll view the solar eclipse at the colonial hill station of Ooty, as well as searching for wildlife, relaxing for a day and a night on a traditional Keralan house boat, and riding the famous Nilgiri toy train through lush mountain scenery. The trip ends in the port city of Kochi, with its blend of Portuguese, Dutch and British historic influences. 3 Annular eclipse Visit the colonial hill station of Ooty to view the solar eclipse 3 Mysore Discover one of India s largest and most beautiful palaces 3 Houseboat Drift through the backwaters on a traditional houseboat 3 Toy train Ride the 100-year-old toy train through the Nilgiri Mountains $2,949* TRIP CODE: BKE MAX GROUP SIZE: 18 DEPARTS: 21 DECEMBER DAYS *The price quoted is per person is correct at time of going to print. 10 To book helen.rolton@travelmanagers.com.au or call

7 Northern Sri Lanka and Eclipse Glyn Thorneloe, Product Manager (Asia), says: This trip explores the north of Sri Lanka, taking in the solar eclipse from the small island of Analaitivu which is located just off the coast of Jaffna, the welcoming capital city of the north. At Wilpattu National Park you ll search for elephant, leopard and other wildlife. You ll also visit Mannar Island, Lion s Rock and the Dambulla cave temple on this exciting 11 day adventure. 3 Annular eclipse Watch the solar eclipse from Analaitivu Island 3 Jaffna Explore the colourful capital and its impressive Nallur Temple 3 Wilpattu National Park Spot leopard, elephant and sambar deer in their natural habitat 3 Anuradhapura, Dambulla and Sigiriya Discover ancient capitals, painted cave temples and the dramatic Sky Fortress 12 To book helen.rolton@travelmanagers.com.au or call

8 FROM Borneo and Eclipse Sumatra and Eclipse Chris Ellis, Product Manager (Asia) says: This trip showcases Borneo s famous endemic wildlife, melting pot of cultures and its people s warm hospitality. As well as these highlights, there s the exciting opportunity to view the solar eclipse from the remote tribal region of Batang Ai, in the company of a local astronomer. Chris Ellis, Product Manager (Asia) says: Sumatra is known for being one of only two places in the world where you can see orang-utans in the wild. But for me it is much more than that; the landscape varies from tropical rainforest to steaming volcanoes to lush rice fields. This trip is designed to view the solar eclipse from the vast rice paddies of Padang Sidempaun. 3 Annular Eclipse Witness the solar eclipse from remote Batang Ai, in the company of an astronomer 3 Wildlife Encounter proboscis monkeys and orang-utans 3 Tribal villages Meet and stay with welcoming communities in their villages 3 Kinabalu National Park Walk in the foothills of Mount Kinabalu and take a dip in the natural hot springs 3 Annualar Eclipse View the total solar eclipse from $4,341* 16 the vast rice paddies of Padang Sidempaun 3 Bohorok Observe orang-utans in the wild when trekking through the jungle in Bukit Lawang 3 Berastagi Stroll through fruit markets and climb the active volcano of Mount Sibayak 3 Samosir Travel by boat to visit the remote Batak villages, learning about their ancestral traditions 14 To book helen.rolton@travelmanagers.com.au or call