World Expeditions Beckenham Avenue, Royal Oak, Auckland 1023

"I traveled with World Expeditions on a 12 day Antarctic cruise escorted by Dr Karl in Nov/Dec 2019. There was nothing to fault about the trip and it certainly exceeded all of my expectations. World Expeditions provided detailed information pre-trip to help in our preparation. Our Ship, Ortelius, was a perfect size with just 108 passengers. The accommodation was comfortable and the food was plentiful, varied, and tasty! All of the ship staff were friendly and efficient. The Captain had an open Bridge policy which was a great place to observe the terrain and wildlife from. Our Expedition Leader and Polar Guides were extremely knowledgeable and enjoyed sharing their expertise on the Antarctic and wildlife with regular informative lectures. Dr Karl entertained us with his humour and vast knowledge on a wide array of subjects. We were extremely lucky that the weather was kind to us for the trip to the point that they renamed the Drake Passage, "Lake Drake" on our voyage over to the South Shetland Islands from Ushuaia! We got to partake in all planned activities - kayaking, mountaineering, photographic workshop, and camping a night on the ice which was a once in a lifetime experience. Most days involved two shore excursions and seeing penguins up close and personal. We also got to see whales,seals, and plenty of bird life including the majestic Wandering Albatross. I have learnt so much about the Antarctic and the importance of sustaining this pristine continent and its ecological system. Thank you World Expeditions for a fantastic unforgettable trip of a lifetime!!"

"Inca Trail Fabulous trip - it was on the bucket list for all 5 of us. Henry was our guide and he had incredible knowledge of the history of the Incas and a passion for sharing this information. The porters who carried our gear and set up camp were amazing and the food on the trek was outstanding including a cake on the last day.. The trek was beautiful and quite manageable and our arrival at Machu Picchu was one of WOW moments that will stay in my memories for ever."

"We had a fabulous holiday with a wealth and variety of landscape, wildlife and people experiences. Our guide was very well organised, used his local knowledge and enhanced the whole trip with his experience and personality. The food and accommodation were great. Highly recommended."

"The Backroads of Japan was perfect for us - a great mix of walking and using public transport. The food was fantastic as was the sake! Our guide, Ryoko, was passionate about the outdoors and gave us useful information about our surroundings. She was well organised and took great care of us. This is a trip for those who like to get out and about, learning about the Japanese culture as well as exploring this lovely country."

"My biking buddy, Barbara, and I enjoyed our 2015 Bike/Barge trip so much that we booked the Prague to Vienna cycle tour as our 2018 challenge. What a great experience we had visiting several UNESCO World Heritage towns along the way as well as chateau and historical sites such as the sobering remnants of the Iron Curtain. We couldn't have wished for more customer focused, friendly and helpful people as Jitka, our tour leader, and Henry, our support vehicle driver. We certainly enjoyed doing the tour with them as it was so well-paced that we handled the 82km day easily. This year, 2019, we're booked to do three cycling trips: the two trips across France from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean and the Bike/Barge in the Camargue. It's such a great way to be in a country."