ESCORTED TOURS SHORT TOURS DESTINATIONS LEFT: Ormiston


Gorge, West MacDonnell Ranges, Australia


RIGHT: Phnom Penh,


Cambodia BELOW:


Jökulsárlón glacier


lagoon, Iceland


monument, dating back to the 12th century – between the intriguing cities of Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. Home to the Killing Fields and


Tuol Sleng Museum, the capital city provides a vivid insight into the country’s moving history under the Khmer Rouge, which clients will learn more about before embarking on a sunset cruise on the Mekong River. In Siem Reap, they’ll explore the historic temples of Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre, travelling by speedboat on Tonle Sap lake (when the water is high, between August and February). Book it: From £670 between April 18 and December 18, based on two sharing. The price includes domestic transport, private guides, accommodation, some meals and entrance fees. wendywutours.co.uk


With lunar landscapes, glacial lagoons and active volcanoes, it’s not hard to see why Iceland is a best-seller


6 ICELAND’S


NORTHERN LIGHTS Iceland continues to be a best-seller across


the board, and with its lunar landscapes, glacial lagoons and active volcanoes, it’s not hard to see why. Kirsi Jokela, product manager


for Best Served Scandinavia, says: “The country is expecting to hit more than two million visitors this year, so booking in advance


will become more important to secure spots on tours in the region.” The operator’s five-day


itinerary through the country takes in Reykjavik, the Golden Circle and Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, stopping at various waterfalls, hot springs and glaciers along the way. It’s topped off with some time


in Thingvellir National Park – a craggy geological masterpiece and the place where the world’s oldest existing parliament first assembled – as well as a visit to an Icelandic farm and an evening lecture, complete with a northern lights hunt. Book it: Best Served Scandinavia’s five-day Iceland’s Northern Lights holiday starts at £965, with departures from October onwards. The price includes return flights,


accommodation, a local guide and entrance fees. best-served.co.uk


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OUTBACK AUSTRALIA If clients are looking for vast wilderness, extraordinary landscapes


and ultimate peace, nothing quite beats the Australian outback. Recommend Cox & Kings’ four-night small-group tour for those wanting to get stuck in. From watching the sun set over the red mammoth of Uluru to tucking into traditional bush food in Alice Springs, participants will learn everything there is to know about Aboriginal culture, with indigenous guides there to provide first-hand insight. Among the highlights is a


four-course dinner under the desert moon at Kings Canyon, home to a domed ‘lost city’,


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