Leisure travel is back, so this summer’s the perfect time to get out and see the world!
Borders are open, you’ve enjoyed those long-awaited reunions with friends and family, and summer is fast approaching—
so where will you go?
The last few years have been hard and we’ve all been dreaming of that bucket-list holiday for so long, but the time has arrived! This summer is the perfect time to venture somewhere new, have an amazing adventure, and make up for lost time.
To help you get there, here are the best places to visit this year for an Aussie summer abroad—why wait any longer? Even better, we’re offering plenty of special deals to help you get there for less.
Grab your passport, it’s time to head overseas for a summer adventure!
They say that to visit Antarctica is like opening a window to your soul. In pristine wilderness, untouched by man, travellers feel what it is truly like to be touched by the purity of mother earth. Surrounded by giant icebergs, greeted by curious wildlife and engulfed in isolation, it’s no wonder travellers often return from Antarctica with a new lease on life. What better place to cool down this summer?
“An awesome adventure which was well organised, all ship staff were friendly and accommodating, the ship was great with lots of interesting information sessions. The fantastic weather we had was a bonus with 4 landings!!” Connie F
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11 days from $13,932
Join our special guests Andrew Denton & Jennifer Byrne as we travel to the great white, along with our esteemed expedition leaders, naturalists and scientists on board, they will share their passion, and experiences of Antarctica with the group.
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14 days from $13,360
Focussing on our citizen science program, Adam Spencer will be engaging travellers to help scientists capture cloud formations, sea bird activity and whale tails through travel photos, which are sent back to scientific bases to assist with ongoing research in Antarctica.
The Ultimate Experience
6 days Luxury Antarctica
Come join us on this ultra luxury exploration of the final frontier. With just 12 guests you will depart from Cape Town on board a fully chartered private Gulfstream 550 jet as you fly for approximately 5 hours before you begin to see the first sights of icecaps and frozen glaciers.
Rarely visited, sublimely beautiful and conveniently local, the Sub Antarctic Islands beneath New Zealand and Australia are absolutely brimming with wildlife. So magnificent is this part of the world, that it is overflowing with UNESCO World Heritage sites and nature reserves. Often referred to as the Galapagos of the south, cruises to this area offer travellers rare witness to endemic species of flora and fauna.
Penguins, sea birds and elephant seals abound on these isolated, rustic and incredibly stunning islands. Summer offers long days, warmer climate and the best viewing opportunities for this hidden part of the world.
“The quantity or unique flora and fauna really blew my mind. From the numerous penguin species that are endemic to just one island or a chain of small islands or the huge range of birdlife including the most diverse range of Albatrosses I’ve ever seen.“ Alwyn
9 days from $7,148
Get away from the crowds and get your binoculars out on this unforgettable voyage as you discover New Zealand’s remote southern backyard.
12 days from $11,900
This expedition experience will have you encountering vast colonies of penguins, fur and elephant seals.
8 days from $7,150
Embark on an incredible expedition to see some of the most remarkable wildlife reserves in the Southern Ocean.
Taking an Antarctic scenic flight from one of Australia’s capital cities, travellers are often surprised by how quickly this vast wilderness comes into sight. Only 3-4 hours after take off, it is literally in our back yard.
Spending hours during the long summers day, above the vastness of the white continent, lends travellers a birds eye view on how hostile yet achingly beautiful this landscape is and offers a perspective on just how arduous it was for the early explorers to traverse.
“Our flight over Antarctica was an unforgettable, once in a lifetime experience. The Chimu Adventure and Qantas crews did an amazing job showing us the best of Antarctica in picture perfect conditions.” Anne Lynch
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Scenic day flight from $1,195
Gaze upon icebergs and ancient glaciers on a day flight over the coast and mountains of East Antarctica. Taking in the incredible beauty of the landscapes and learning about the history that lies below.
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Scenic day flight from $1,695
This is the ultimate ‘bucket-lister’s’ journey! Not possible from anywhere else in the world.
Our South Pole flight is the first and only commercial scenic flight to the South Pole directly from Australia.
The Ultimate Experience
Fly in a private jet to Antarctica
Come join us on the worlds most extraordinary day trip. Leaving Cape Town via a Gulfstream private jet we soar over thousands of icebergs Landing on Wolf’s Fang Runway deep in the interior of Antarctica,
From the icy wilderness of Patagonia to the heat of the Brazilian beaches, Latin America is the perfect place to visit in summer as it bursts to life in party, scenery, wildlife and culture.
Never a dull moment, the Latino life offers adventure at every corner, whether you wish to partake in tango, dance the night away at Rio Carnival, trek into the Andes in Patagonia or shop till you drop in Buenos Aires it offers something for everyone.
“We normally plan our own holidays, but with 5 countries, 11 flights and language barriers we decided to leave it to Chimu and they delivered a perfect holiday. Great hotels, wonderful guides, and someone waiting at every single step with a sign with our name on it – it was seamless and stress-free.” Stephen
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8 days from $6,000
This five-day superior cruise of the Galapagos Islands introduces you to the natural wonders, rich history and incredible flora and fauna of this remote group of islands.
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9 days from $3,141
This nine-day superior styled itinerary gives you the best of Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro, two of South America’s most vibrant cities.
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9 days from $5,948
Starting in Santiago and staying in handpicked hotels, this superior styled itinerary will show the natural beauty of Southern Patagonia and finish in El Calafate.