NEW RANGE OF TOURS
Inspired Women’s range of tours recently launched. For Women, led by women, the first five tours in this collection incorporate must-see travel experiences with deep insights into how women in countries such as India, Vietnam, Japan, South Korea and Sri Lanka live. Meet a survivor of Hiroshima and a North Korean defector. Hail a female-driven Pink City rickshaw in Jaipur. Create a souvenir with a mask-making workshop in Sri Lanka or learn the secrets of Vietnamese cuisine with a cooking class in Hanoi. Each tour is available with Paired Solo Option where we pair single travellers of the same gender so they can save on accommodation costs. Discover more at inspiringvacations.com/au/
NEW DESTINATION
For travel in 2027, travellers can now visit the historic cities of Israel as an extension to our popular Egypt and Jordan tours. For more information, see:
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23 Day Essential Egypt, Jordan & Israel Small Group Tours
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25 Day Egypt, Jordan & Israel Uncovered Premium Small Group Tours
NEW TOURS
We’re constantly updating our product collection to ensure our tours provide the best experience for travellers and take them where they want to go. Some of our recently launched New Tours include:
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27 Day Timeless Stans & Turkmenistan with Mary Extension Small Group Tour: these Central Asian gems provide unforgettable experiences and deep cultural immersion. The lengthy process of obtaining a Letter Of Invitation for a Turkmenistan visa can cause travellers unnecessary stress, so we’ve reengineered this itinerary to run in reverse – starting in Almaty (Kazakhstan) and ending in Ashgabat (Turkmenistan). This means entry is via a land border crossing with the assistance of the tour leader; a Letter of Invitation is still required but it is an easier process. From $10,295pp; departures September 2026 to November 2027.
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21 Day Balkan Backroads Unveiled Premium Small Group Tour (2027 departures): Experience iconic landmarks, breathtaking scenery, and deep-rooted stories of the Balkans. Visit cities such as Belgrade, Budapest, Bucharest, Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik, Sarajevo, Sofia and more. Paired solo option available: solo travellers can share a room with a person of the same gender, saving on single supplement. From $10,295pp; departures May to September 2027.
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15 Day Ancient Greece with Island Hop: a hybrid itinerary combining a curated small-group experience on the mainland and freedom on the islands! Independent travel on Mykonos, Santorini and Crete – exploring via high-speed ferries and transfers – are a more authentic way of experiencing the islands. Unwind and go at your own pace, or settle into a beach bar and watch the sunset with a glass of wine in hand. From $6,295pp; departures May 2026-September 2027.
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16 Day Independent France by Rail: Hop aboard a TGV, sit back and enjoy the French countryside and cities. Travel at your own pace on this independent journey, with every detail arranged for you including accommodation, train tickets, and a selection of shared half-day welcome tours in Carcassonne, Alsace and Provence. Explore even more of Europe by combining this tour with our 12 Day Grand Train Tour of Switzerland or 12 Day Absolute Italy By Rail. From $5,695pp; departures May 2026-September 2027.
DID YOU KNOW?
Tuesday 20 January 2026 is World Penguin Day – and there’s no better place to see these magical birds than Antarctica. Travel November to March for prime penguin viewing – nesting season is November-December; chicks hatch December-February; while the all-important swimming lessons for babies take place February-March. This bucket-list destination is one of our most booked in February and March, for travel the following year. We recommend:
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14 Day Highlights of Antarctica Exploration Cruise – sail the Drake Passage to Antarctica where the ice continent’s wildlife and expansive wonder awaits. From $15,695pp including 10-night cruise with HX Expeditions, 3-nights in Buenos Aires, airport transfers on arrival, daily breakfast, 9 lunches and 10 dinners, internal return flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, souvenir wind and water-resistant jacket to keep, plus loan of boots, trekking poles and equipment for Antarctica activities.
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38 Day Inspiring South America, Galapagos & Antarctica Exploration Cruise – channel your inner David Attenborough with one of the world’s best wildlife experiences. From Antarctica’s whales and penguins to the unique creatures of the Galapagos, this tour is the ultimate South America itinerary, contrasting the wilderness with the buzz of Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Cusco and Lima. From $30,895pp including 37-nights accommodation including 10-nights Antarctica cruise with HX Expeditions and 2-nights at an eco-friendly Peruvian Amazon lodge; small group South America land tour, all internal flights, coach, rail and boat transportation; daily breakfast, 15 lunches and 12 dinners.
