12 TIPS FOR PLANNING YOUR PERFECT TRIP
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Want to plan a mind-boggling, life-altering journey? It’s not that hard! We do it all the time! Just follow these easy steps, and presto, you’ll be on the adventure of a lifetime... +
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Start planning 3-5 years out. If you’re going to plan the perfect trip, you'll need to start scouring the region a few years out. Preferably in person. Better get cracking!
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Book the impossible-to-book hotels. The best hotels in the world have intimate, one-of-a-kind cachet...and two-year wait lists. Simply set your time machine back to 2015.
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Find the perfect path. Over a mountain. Figure out an ingenious route with perfectly-timed meals and breathtaking vistas. (And don't forget your backup "rainy day" route! You may need it.)
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Pick up a quick degree in the local history and architecture. Nothing takes you inside a region like insight into the region, so hit the books. Just ten or fifteen years of obsessing should do it.
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Ingratiate yourself to grizzled local vintners. You want the best vintages, and you want them served by 6th-generation vintners with wine-stained hands. Start networking now.
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Plan a few picnics. (Life-altering preferred.) Surprise picnics are the perfect way to punctuate a trip. Simply get your cheesemaker friends to deliver. And don’t forget to book the musicians!
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Learn the local language. And its 15 dialects. Knowing how to converse with the locals in their dialect is critical. Especially if you want to hang out in their living rooms and workshops.
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Rehearse the route a few dozen times. Oops. That 15thC bridge is under construction. And the tapas aren't gluten-free. Good thing you flew over to test-drive your trip, huh?
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Call in those 15 favours. Hmm. It would be completely magical if we caught the sunset from the roof of the monastery. Know any amenable monks? Of course you do.
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Become friends with a local culinary genius. Once you've helped her move from Bologna to Siena, she’ll do anything for you. Like cook for your friends in their garden. Sweet.
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Know how to fix a bike. And a camel. Don't let a hiccup become a horror story! Make sure you roll with the experts you need, from bike mechanics to camel whisperers.
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Or, just give us a ring. Have a big job, busy family or full life? Please: dump this all on us. We'll happily focus on the minutiae—so you can focus on the moment.
The only hard part is choosing. Let us supply the searching, sweating, planning, improvising, spontaneity, serendipity, sweetness, surprises, sensuousness and style. Our 2018 Trip Collection has been years in the making, and is ripe for the picking. So pop open that Pinot, peruse these pages, pick out your favourite, and then sit back— you're going to have a very good 2018.
Trips
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FRANCE
France BORDEAUX TO DORDOGNE BIKING In a corner of France where the biking is as legendary as the wine, ride past scenic vineyards and feast your way through the verdant home of foie gras. 5 Nights | Enthusiast Signature Hotels – From $4,995
BURGUNDY BIKING In our second home, sumptuous cuisine, miles of vine-side paths, exclusive access and deep oenological immersion await—as do our expert friends. 5 Nights | Enthusiast Signature Hotels – From $4,995
BURGUNDY BISTRO BIKING Immerse yourself in wine culture—with help from our expert friends—as you sip, taste and ride your way through stunning vineyards and landscapes. 5 Nights | Enthusiast Bistro Hotels – From $3,995
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LOIRE CHÂTEAUX BIKING In the Valley of Kings, one castle just won't do—which is why we stay at two on this epic ride through history. Oh, and the food? Fit for a king. 5 Nights | Recreational Signature Hotels – From $4,795
LOIRE VALLEY FAMILY BIKING Castles not quite enough? Fencing, horseback riding and ropes courses will all blow the kids away—and the wine will do the same for the parents. 5 Nights | Recreational Signature Hotels – From $4,795
NORMANDY & BRITTANY BIKING From the Channel coast's beaches to the B&R-exclusive Villa Lara in Bayeux, commune with history—including a backstage pass to Mont Saint-Michel. 5 Nights | Recreational Signature Hotels – From $4,995
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PROVENCE LUBERON BIKING From our chef friend's private dining room to quaint villages perched above lavender landscapes, experience Provence at its most quintessential. 5 Nights | Enthusiast Signature Hotels – From $4,995
RHÔNE RIVER CRUISE BIKING What's better than experiencing the sumptuous cuisine, exceptional wine and divine landscapes of both Provence and Burgundy? Only unpacking once. 5 Nights | Enthusiast Signature Ship – From $6,995
PRIVATE TRIPS »» ALSACE SELF-GUIDED BIKING »» BORDEAUX BIKING »» BURGUNDY SELF-GUIDED BIKING »» BURGUNDY SELF-GUIDED WALKING »» DORDOGNE BIKING »» LOIRE VALLEY BIKING »» NORMANDY & BRITTANY FAMILY ADVENTURE »» PROVENCE SELF-GUIDED BIKING »» PROVENCE SELF-GUIDED WALKING To see all of our Private Trip offerings, visit us at Butterfield.com
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Italy AMALFI COAST WALKING Revel in Ravello, enjoy lunch delivered by horseback, stay in breathtaking—and B&R-exclusive—hotels and experience "The Path of the Gods." 5 Nights | Avid Signature Hotels – From $6,995
DOLOMITES FAMILY ADVENTURE Take your family to towering new heights: think heavenly gondola rides, mountain biking and rock-climbing amid Italy's most magnificent mountains. 5 Nights | Enthusiast Signature Hotels – From $4,995
ITALIAN LAKES WALKING Unimaginable vistas and incredible walks await. Bask in Bellagio's beauty, luxuriate in “Swiss Riviera” Lugano, and relax in stress-free Stresa. 5 Nights | Enthusiast Signature Hotels – From $6,295
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PIEMONTE BIKING Savour great vintages, epicurean delights and stunning rides in the home of Slow Food, where our expert friends await to welcome—and spoil—you. 5 Nights | Enthusiast Signature Hotels – From $4,995
PIEMONTE TO PORTOFINO WALKING Sip your way from Barolo to the coast and stay at the unrivaled Hotel Splendido, with truffle hunting, private boats and stunning views en route. 5 Nights | Enthusiast Signature Hotels – From $5,795
PUGLIA BIKING Explore Puglia's sun-soaked shores, sophisticated towns and abundant olive groves, then indulge in the cucina rustica after a superb seaside ride. 5 Nights | Recreational Signature Hotels – From $4,495
PUGLIA FAMILY ADVENTURE In Italy’s most bambini-friendly region, splash in the Adriatic, get a firsthand archery lesson and explore Ostuni, the "White Pearl" of Puglia. 5 Nights | Recreational Signature Hotels – From $4,795
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SICILY WALKING Taste the divine new wines born from its slopes before basking in Baroque Noto, the "Ingenious City." Then marvel at Mount Etna's volcanic beauty. 5 Nights | Enthusiast Signature Hotels – From $4,795
TUSCANY & UMBRIA WALKING From the sentiero degli ulivi (“olive tree path”) to picturesque Cortona, we've paired these two delectable regions—and doubled the indulgence. 5 Nights | Enthusiast Signature Hotels – From $4,295
TUSCANY BIKING In Tuscany, our menu includes Chiana (home to famed beef), Chianti (as in the wine), pici (the pasta from Pienza) and an evening in sublime Siena. 5 Nights | Enthusiast Signature Hotels – From $4,995
PRIVATE TRIPS »» AMALFI SELF-GUIDED WALKING »» DOLOMITES SELF-GUIDED WALKING »» ITALIAN LAKES WALKING (NEW!) »» PUGLIA & BASILICATA WALKING »» PUGLIA SELF-GUIDED BIKING »» SARDINIA SELF-GUIDED BIKING (NEW!) »» SICILY BIKING »» TUSCANY SELF-GUIDED BIKING To see all of our Private Trip offerings, visit us at Butterfield.com
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S PAI N & P O RTU GAL
Spain & Portugal BASQUE COUNTRY WALKING (NEW!) Meander from French Basque country to the idyllic Spanish coast, revelling in the spectacular scenery, famous cuisine and incredible hospitality. 5 Nights | Avid Signature Hotels – From $5,995
CAMINO DE SANTIAGO BIKING Pedal from Leon to Santiago along the famed "Way of St. James.” Our mission? To revel in the manna and reach the incredible Reis Católicos hotel. 5 Nights | Enthusiast Bistro Hotels – From $3,995
COSTA BRAVA BIKING Delve into Dali’s backyard: ride rolling volcanic hills dwarfed by the Pyrenees, explore time-stamped villages, and feast on molecular cuisine. 5 Nights | Recreational Signature Hotels – From $4,995
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DOURO VALLEY WALKING Take in the terraced vineyards, stunning riverside hotels and delectable (not to mention Michelin-starred) meals of the Vinho Verde and the Douro. 5 Nights | Enthusiast Signature Hotels – From $4,795
MALLORCA WALKING Mallorca’s cobalt waters, pearly beaches, dusky cups of café con leche and gasp-worthy hotels make for one of the Med's most sensual secrets. 5 Nights | Avid Signature Hotels – From $5,995
PORTUGAL BIKING Sip sublime reds at a winery event just for us, taste the passion at our friend's farm-to-table estate and experience the Portugal others miss. 5 Nights | Recreational Signature Hotels – From $4,595
RIOJA BIKING Superb cycling, in a place where whimsical architecture erupts from the countryside and culinary creations defy convention. Did we mention the wine? 5 Nights | Enthusiast Signature Hotels – From $4,995
PRIVATE TRIPS »» ALENTEJO BIKING »» ANDALUCIA FAMILY ADVENTURE »» CAMINO DE SANTIAGO WALKING »» COSTA BRAVA FAMILY ADVENTURE »» COSTA BRAVA SELF-GUIDED BIKING »» DOURO TO PORTO WALKING »» MALLORCA BIKING »» PORTUGAL SELF-GUIDED BIKING »» SPANISH WINE COUNTRY BIKING (NEW!) To see all of our Private Trip offerings, visit us at Butterfield.com
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EUROPE
Europe BAVARIAN LAKES WALKING In postcard-perfect Bavaria, stroll the pristine, mountain-encircled glacial lakes and drink in their bountiful beauty—along with a crisp pilsner. 5 Nights | Recreational Signature Hotels – From $4,995
BERLIN TO PRAGUE BIKING (NEW!) Feel history emanate from every corner in Berlin. Soak up the Saxon spirit in Baroque Dresden. And end in Prague, discovering the City of Spires. 5 Nights | Recreational Signature Hotels – From $4,995
DALMATIAN COAST BIKING Aboard our private yacht-cum-floating hotel, discover the rolling island roads, hushed inlets and white sand beaches of Croatia’s lavish coast. 7 Nights | Avid Signature Yacht – From $6,995
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EUROPE
DANUBE RIVER CRUISE BIKING Gawk at castles from the deck of our world-class ship one day, cycle scenic riverbanks the next. And the best part? You only have to unpack once! 7 Nights | Recreational Signature Ship – From $6,995
DENMARK BIKING Pedal verdant countryside, enjoy dinner fit for a monarch—the actual monarch!—and stay at the Falsled Kro, the country's finest hotel. 5 Nights | Recreational Signature Hotels – From $6,495
HOLLAND BIKING Tilting at windmills? Hardly. See the coast that inspired the Dutch Masters, then taste the culinary magic of the two-star Manoir Inter Scaldes. 5 Nights | Occasional Signature Hotels – From $4,995
HOLLAND WALKING (NEW!) Summer in the land of windmills, taking in historic cities, tranquil canals, hot art and cool culture. Peckish? We have a stack of pannekoeken with your name on it. 5 Nights | Occasional Signature Hotels – From $4,995
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IRELAND BIKING There's much to see in Ireland's west—and more to taste than you might think: from frothy Guinness and fresh mussels to tender lamb and wild-caught salmon. 5 Nights | Enthusiast Signature Hotels – From $4,995
PRAGUE TO VIENNA BIKING Start in Bohemian Prague, then ride past vineyards and hilltop monasteries in the splendid Wachau Valley en route to regal Vienna and the Hotel Sacher. 5 Nights | Recreational Signature Hotels – From $4,995
RHINE RIVER CRUISE BIKING (NEW!) Float along one of Europe's most iconic waterways and explore stately cities, towering castles, terraced wine regions and historic battle sites. 7 Nights | Recreational Signature Ship – From $6,995
ROMANIA BIKING (NEW!) We’re the only ones riding Romania’s idyllic landscapes, exploring the towns and untouched corners of historic Transylvania. 5 Nights | Recreational Signature Hotels – From $5,795
SWITZERLAND E-BIKING Glide effortlessly to mountain and glacial vistas from the stunning Swiss Riviera on the saddle of your electric assist bike. Chocolate, cheese and wine await! 5 Nights | Recreational Signature Hotels – From $6,795
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VIENNA TO BUDAPEST BIKING On a trip fit for a Habsburg, you'll revel in the best of Austria and Hungary, including chic Taubenkobel and Budapest’s opulent Gresham Palace. 5 Nights | Occasional Signature Hotels – From $4,995
VIENNA TO PRAGUE BIKING Get to know your Grüner Veltliner as you ride the stunning Wachau, break bread with locals, gape at monasteries and meander medieval streets. 5 Nights | Recreational Bistro Hotels – From $3,995
VIENNA TO PRAGUE FAMILY ADVENTURE For the kids: rafting, climbing, canoeing and a real life fairy tale in Český Krumlov. For you: all that, plus world-class wine and beer. Perfect. 5 Nights | Recreational Bistro Hotels – From $3,995
PRIVATE TRIPS »» DALMATIAN COAST BY SEA »» DOURO TO PORTO WALKING »» GERMANY & CZECH CULTURAL JOURNEY »» GREECE WALKING »» GREEK ISLANDS BIKING »» ICELAND FAMILY ADVENTURE »» IRELAND WEST COAST WALKING »» KERRY & CORK BIKING »» PORTUGAL SELF-GUIDED BIKING »» PRAGUE TO SALZBURG BIKING »» ROMANIA BIKING (NEW!) »» SLOVENIA & CROATIA ACTIVE JOURNEY »» SWITZERLAND FAMILY ADVENTURE (NEW!) To see all of our Private Trip offerings, visit us at Butterfield.com
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ASIA- PACI FIC
Asia-Pacific BALI ACTIVE EXPEDITION Take in turquoise crater lakes, fragrant flowers and verdant rice terraces on a trip that gets way off the beaten path—and finds the best hotels. 7 Nights | Enthusiast Signature Hotels – From $8,995
CHINA BIKING (NEW!) Ride through scenic bamboo forests, explore the stunning Yellow Mountains and relax on the Li River. Need to borrow a bamboo raft? We know a guy. 6 Nights | Enthusiast Signature Hotels – From $8,995
INDIA WALKING (NEW!) From bustling New Delhi to rural Rajasthan, beguile your senses with vibrant sights, smells and sounds and immerse yourself in a remarkable land. 6 Nights | Recreational Signature Hotels – From $7,995
JAPAN BIKING Modern life? Pfft. Ride from the wave-crashed coast to cedar-covered mountain roads, visiting sake masters, washi paper-makers, and woodturners along the way. 7 Nights | Avid Signature Hotels – From $9,495
JAPAN E-BIKING (NEW!) With an electric assist, you'll barely break a sweat as you conquer Japan's hills—but you're still allowed to reward yourself. Onsen bath, anyone? 7 Nights | Recreational Signature Hotels – From $9,495
JAPAN WALKING Stroll centuries-old temples, soak in mountain hot springs at the Kayotei and marvel at the unspoiled beauty of Japan's awe-inspiring countryside. 7 Nights | Enthusiast Signature Hotels – From $9,895
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MEKONG RIVER BIKING In Cambodia take in the temples of Angkor, then float down the Mekong and lose yourself in the rice paddies, water buffalo, Buddhist shrines and countless smiling faces en route to Vietnam. 7 Nights | Recreational Signature Hotels – From $8,995
NEW ZEALAND BIKING From resurgent Christchurch to the stunning Southern Alps, take in the South Island's breathtaking panoramas and Queenstown's energetic charms. 6 Nights | Enthusiast Signature Hotels – From $5,995
NORTHERN VIETNAM & LAOS BIKING We’ve combined Laos—home to UNESCO Luang Prabang—with the most scenic and undiscovered corners of Vietnam. Stretch your cultural horizons at every turn, on a journey that’s completely unique. 6 Nights | Recreational Signature Hotels – From $5,995
SRI LANKA ACTIVE EXPEDITION What happens when adventure meets access? Golden beaches, vanished empires, tea plantations, Hindu temples and a rare stay at Ceylon Tea Trails. 7 Nights | Enthusiast Signature Hotels – From $8,795
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VIETNAM & CAMBODIA BIKING Marvel at colonial Hanoi, vibrant Ho Chi Minh City and the world-famous temples at Angkor, and bask in the warmth of our welcoming local friends. 9 Nights | Recreational Signature Hotels – From $8,795
VIETNAM & CAMBODIA FAMILY ADVENTURE Come with family, leave with new friends. Along the way, take in Vietnam's lushness, the people's graciousness and Cambodia's most famous temple. 7 Nights | Recreational Signature Hotels – From $7,695
VIETNAM BIKING Cruise the Perfume River, experience Hoi An, savour the mind-blowing Viet-fusion cuisine of Mango Mango and luxuriate at the jaw-dropping Nam Hai. 6 Nights | Recreational Signature Hotels – From $6,495
PRIVATE TRIPS »» AUSTRALIA ACTIVE EXPEDITION (NEW!) »» BANGKOK TO CHIANG MAI EXPEDITION »» BHUTAN ACTIVE EXPEDITION »» CAMBODIA BIKING »» CHINA BIKING »» HANOI TO HO CHI MINH WALKING »» INDOCHINA ACTIVE EXPEDITION »» JAPAN FAMILY ADVENTURE »» LAOS BIKING »» MYANMAR BIKING »» NEPAL WALKING (NEW!) »» NEW ZEALAND FAMILY ADVENTURE »» VIETNAM SELF-GUIDED BIKING (NEW!) To see all of our Private Trip offerings, visit us at Butterfield.com
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AMERICAS
Americas AUGUSTA MASTERS GOLF Sunday: watch the green jacket get handed out at Augusta—in person. Monday: channel all that inspiration into a round at the Reynolds Plantation. 3 Nights | Occasional Signature Hotels – From $5,995
CHILE BIKING Warning: with superb picnics, barrel tastings, feasts galore and the one-of-a-kind, avant-garde Hotel Viña Vik, Chile may give you beauty fatigue. 6 Nights | Enthusiast Signature Hotels – From $7,495
COLOMBIA ACTIVE EXPEDITION Bask in Bogota's busy—and bike-packed—streets, then escape to the lush hills, cloud forests and colonial architecture of the charming countryside. 6 Nights | Recreational Signature Hotels – From $5,995
NEWFOUNDLAND WALKING Watch whales, wave at puffins, awe at icebergs and marvel at the Fogo Island Inn as you experience one of the most colourful cultures in Canada. 5 Nights | Recreational Signature Hotels – From $5,995
PATAGONIA EXPEDITION (NEW!) Follow in Darwin's footsteps—but stay in way better hotels—with a boat ride up Lago Argentina and a backstage pass to Los Glaciares National Park. 9 Nights | Enthusiast Signature Hotels – From $9,795
PERU WALKING Walk the Sacred Valley’s ruins. Hike the Inca Trail’s cloud forests. See Machu Picchu after the tourists leave. And dine in a real Incan palace. 6 Nights | Avid Signature Hotels – From $7,495
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QUÉBEC BIKING Get a little taste of Europe—sans the trans-Atlantic flight—and explore Québec's bucolic countryside from flirty Montréal to historic Québec City. 5 Nights | Enthusiast Signature Hotels – From $4,995
QUÉBEC FAMILY ADVENTURE (NEW!) Add a little fab to your family vacation: think stunning rides, delicious food and one of North America's most continental—and charming—cultures. 5 Nights | Recreational Signature Hotels – From $4,995
SONOMA & NAPA BIKING Rolling vineyards and golden hillocks spread out all around you, while mom-and-pop wineries, illustrious appellations and five-star hotels await. 4 Nights | Enthusiast Signature Hotels – From $4,995
PRIVATE TRIPS »» ARIZONA FAMILY ADVENTURE »» BEARS & WHALES FAMILY ADVENTURE »» CHILE BIKING »» COSTA RICA FAMILY »» GALAPAGOS ACTIVE EXPEDITION »» INCA TRAIL WALKING »» NAPA & SONOMA BIKING »» NEWFOUNDLAND WALKING (NEW!) »» NORTHERN ARGENTINA BIKING »» OAHU ACTIVE EXPEDITION (NEW!) »» PATAGONIA ACTIVE EXPEDITION »» PERU FAMILY ADVENTURE »» SOUTHERN PATAGONIA ACTIVE EXPEDITION (NEW!) »» UTAH FAMILY ADVENTURE To see all of our Private Trip offerings, visit us at Butterfield.com
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AFRICA
Africa MOROCCO ACTIVE EXPEDITION Bustling souks, breathtaking Berber camps, crumbling Kasbahs and camel rides over the silky Sahara: no, this isn't a mirage—it's a dream come true. 7 Nights | Recreational Signature Hotels – From $8,995
MOROCCO BIKING The High Atlas Mountains, souks and Kasbahs offer adventure, while charming Berber villages and stunning surroundings offer serenity for the soul. 5 Nights | Recreational Bistro Hotels – From $4,695
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MOROCCO WALKING Spectacular hotels—and soothing steam baths—await, as do stunning hikes, remote Berber villages and a chance to break bread with charming locals. 6 Nights | Recreational Signature Hotels – $7,995
OMAN WALKING Wander the land of the golden-tinged Wahiba Sands, the soaring Hajar Mountains and the Omani Grand Canyon and spend a night under the stars.
»» BOTSWANA FAMILY SAFARI »» CAPE TOWN TO VICTORIA FALLS ACTIVE EXPEDITION »» KENYA SAFARI (NEW!) »» MOROCCO ACTIVE JOURNEY »» MOROCCO FAMILY EXPEDITION »» RWANDA WALKING »» SOUTH AFRICA WALKING SAFARI (NEW!) »» ZAMBIA SAFARI (NEW!) »» ZIMBABWE FAMILY SAFARI (NEW!) To see all of our Private Trip offerings, visit us at Butterfield.com
7 Nights | Recreational Signature Hotels – From $6,995
SOUTH AFRICA BIKING (NEW!) See South Africa at its most stunning, from Cape Town and the Constantia Valley to the lavish Grootbos Nature Reserve and the Franschhoek valley. 6 Nights | Enthusiast Signature Hotels – From $7,995
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2018 TRIPS
NIGHTS
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HOTELS
PRICE FROM / SS
DATES
Amalfi Coast Walking
5
A
Signature
$6,995 / $2,600
Apr 15-20; May 27-Jun 1; Jun 10-15; Sep 2-7; Sep 16-21
Augusta Masters Golf
3
O
Signature
$5,995 / $800
Apr 7-10
Bali Active Expedition
7
E
Signature
$8,995 / $2,000
May 9-16; Oct 17-24; Nov 1-8; Nov 11-18
Basque Country Walking (NEW!)
5
A
Signature
$5,995 / $900
May 6-11; Jun 2-7; Aug 31-Sep 5; Oct 6-11
Bavarian Lakes Walking
5
R
Signature
$4,795 / $600
Jun 17-22; Jul 8-13; Aug 12-17; Sep 2-7
Berlin to Prague Biking (NEW!)
5
R
Signature
$4,995 / $700
Jun 24-29; Jul 22-27; Sep 5-10
Bordeaux to Dordogne Biking
5
E
Signature
$4,995 / $1,000
May 14-19; May 28-Jun 2; Jun 18-23; Sep 3-8; Sep 9-14; Sep 24-29; Oct 1-6
Burgundy Biking
5
E
Signature
$4,995 / $700
May 13-18; Jun 3-8; Jun 17-22; Jul 1-6; Jul 22-27; Aug 12-17; Sep 2-7; Sep 16-21; Sep 23-28; Oct 8-13
Burgundy Bistro Biking
5
E
Bistro
$3,995 / $300
May 27-Jun 1; Jun 24-29; Aug 5-10; Sep 30-Oct 5
Camino de Santiago Biking
5
E
Bistro
$3,995 / $300
May 20-25; Jul 15-20; Sep 16-21; Oct 7-12
Chile Biking
6
E
Signature
$7,495 / $1,500
Mar 19-25; Apr 2-8; Oct 22-28; Nov 12-18
China Biking (NEW!)
6
E
Signature
$8,995 / $1,500
May 13-19; May 27-Jun 2; Oct 14-20; Oct 21-27
Colombia Active Expedition
6
R
Signature
$5,995 / $700
Feb 4-10; Aug 19-25; Dec 16-22
Costa Brava Biking
5
R
Signature
$4,995 / $700
Jun 24-29; Aug 26-31; Sep 9-14; Sep 30-Oct 5
Dalmatian Coast Biking
7
A
Signature
$6,995 / $2,600
Jul 7-14; Sep 22-29; Sep 29-Oct 6
Danube River Cruise Biking
7
R
Signature
$6,995 / $1,700
May 27-Jun 3; Jun 10-17; Sep 9-16; Sep 16-23
Denmark Biking
5
R
Signature
$6,495 / $1,100
Jun 11-16; Jul 2-7; Jul 30-Aug 4; Aug 27-Sep 1
Dolomites Family Adventure
5
R
Signature
$4,995* / $900
Jul 9-14
Douro Valley Walking
5
E
Signature
$4,795 / $900
Apr 29-May 4; May 27-Jun 1; Sep 9-14; Oct 7-12
Holland Biking
5
O
Signature
$4,995 / $700
Apr 23-28, Apr 30-May 5, Jun 24-29, Jul 22-27, Sept 2-7
Holland Walking (NEW!)
5
O
Signature
$4,995 / $700
Apr 16-21; Sep 9-14
India Walking (NEW!)
6
R
Signature
$7,995 / $1,500
Feb 11-17; Nov 5-11
Ireland Biking
5
E
Signature
$4,995 / $400
Jul 8-13; Jul 22-27; Aug 12-17; Sep 3-8
Italian Lakes Walking
5
E
Signature
$6,295 / $1,200
Jun 10-15; Jul 1-6; Sep 9-14; Sep 23-28; Sep 30-Oct 5
Japan Biking
7
A
Signature
$9,495 / $1,300
Apr 18-25; May 9-16; May 23-30; Oct 3-10
Japan E-Biking (NEW!)
7
R
Signature
$9,495 / $1,300
Oct 17-24
Japan Walking
7
E
Signature
$9,895 / $3,500
Apr 20-27; Oct 25-Nov 1
Loire Chateaux Biking
5
R
Signature
$4,795 / $900
Jun 10-15; Jul 1-6; Jul 15-20; Aug 26-31; Sep 9-14; Sep 23-28
Loire Valley Family Adventure
5
R
Signature
$4,795* / $700
Jun 24-29; Jul 29-Aug 3; Aug 12-17
Mallorca Walking
5
A
Signature
$5,495 / $1,700
May 6-11; Jun 3-8; Sep 23-28; Oct 7-12
Mekong River Biking
7
R
Signature
$8,995 / $1,950
Feb 10-17; Jun 16-23; Dec 1-8
Morocco Active Expedition
7
R
Signature
$8,995 / $3,100
Mar 28-Apr 4; May 2-9; Nov 7-14
Morocco Biking
5
R
Bistro
$4,695 / $700
Mar 11-16; May 6-11; Oct 21-26
Morocco Walking
6
R
Signature
$7,995 / $3,000
Mar 19-25; Oct 29-Nov 4
New Zealand Biking
6
E
Signature
$5,995 / $1,000
Jan 21-27; Feb 1-7
Newfoundland Walking
5
R
Signature
$5,995 / $2,000
Jun 10-15; Aug 26-31; Sep 9-14
Normandy & Brittany Biking
5
R
Signature
$4,995 / $800
Jun 17-22; Jun 24-29; Jul 29-Aug 3; Sep 2-7; Sept 16-21
Northern Vietnam & Laos Biking
6
R
Signature
$5,995 / $1,000
Apr 9-15, Oct 19-25, Oct 27-Nov 2
Oman Walking
7
R
Signature
$6,995 / $1,500
Jan 19-26, Feb 2-9; Oct 19-26; Nov 9-16 Feb 22-Mar 3; Nov 6-15
Patagonia Expedition
9
E
Signature
$9,795 / $2,000
Patagonia Walking
6
E
Signature
$5,995 / $900
Feb 22-28; Nov 6-12
Peru Walking
6
A
Signature
$7,495 / $1,800
Apr 24-30; May 8-14; May 22-28; Aug 3-9; Sep 25-Oct 1; Oct 4-10; Oct 23-29
Piemonte Biking
5
E
Signature
$4,995 / $400
May 20-25; Jul 1-6; Sep 23-28
Piemonte to Portofino Walking
5
E
Signature
$5,795 / $1,400
Jun 17-22; Sep 9-14; Sep 30-Oct 5
Portugal Biking
5
R
Signature
$4,595 / $400
Apr 22-27; May 13-18; Jun 3-8; Sep 23-28; Sep 30-Oct 5; Oct 14-Oct 19
Prague to Vienna Biking
5
R
Signature
$4,995 / $600
Jun 3-8; Jul 8-13; Jul 29-Aug 3; Aug 19-24; Sep 9-14
Provence Luberon Biking
5
E
Signature
$4,995 / $1,000
May 13-18; Jun 17-22; Sep 9-14; Sep 23-28; Oct 7-12
Puglia Biking
5
R
Signature
$4,495 / $700
Apr 24-29; May 8-13; May 20-25; Jun 10-15; Sep 11-16; Sep 18-23; Sep 25-30; Oct 2-7; Oct 14-19 Jun 4-9; Jun 18-23
Puglia Family Adventure
5
R
Signature
$4,795* / $500
Québec Biking
5
E
Signature
$4,995 / $1,000
Aug 12-17; Sep 9-14
Québec Family Adventure (NEW!)
5
R
Signature
$4,995 / $800
Jul 1-6; Jul 29-Aug 3
Rhine River Cruise Biking (NEW!)
7
R
Signature
$6,995 / $1,700
May 27-Jun 3; Jun 24-Jul 1; Sep 16-23
River Cruise Biking
7
R
Signature
$6,995 / $1,700
Jun 3-10; Jul 15-22; Sep 23-30
Rioja Biking
5
E
Signature
$4,995 / $700
May 27-Jun 1; Sep 16-21; Sep 23-28; Oct 7-12
Romania Biking (NEW!)
5
R
Signature
$5,795 / $400
May 20-25; Aug 26-31; Sep 16-21
Sicily Walking
5
E
Signature
$4,795 / $400
Apr 22-27; May 6-11; May 21-26; Sep 23-28; Oct 14-19
Sonoma & Napa Biking
4
E
Signature
$4,995 / $1,900
May 20-24; Jul 8-12; Sep 9-13; Oct 14-18
South Africa Biking (NEW!)
6
E
Signature
$7,995 / $1,800
Oct 8-14
Sri Lanka Active Expedition
7
E
Signature
$8,795 / $2,100
Jan 15-22; Sep 17-24
Switzerland E-Biking
5
R
Signature
$6,795 / $900
Jun 25-30; Jul 23-28; Aug 27-Sep 1
Tuscany & Umbria Walking
5
E
Signature
$4,295 / $700
May 14-19; Jun 18-23; Sep 16-21
Tuscany Biking
5
E
Signature
$4,995 / $900
May 27-Jun 1; Jun 17-22; Jul 1-6; Aug 5-10; Sep 9-14; Sep 23-28; Oct 7-12
Vienna to Budapest Biking
5
O
Signature
$4,995 / $700
May 20-25; Jun 17-22; Jul 15-20; Sep 9-14
Vienna to Prague Biking
5
R
Bistro
$3,995 / $500
Jun 17-22; Aug 26-31
Vienna to Prague Family Adventure
5
R
Bistro
$3,995* / $500
Jul 15-20
Vietnam & Cambodia Biking
9
R
Signature
$8,795 / $2,600
Jan 6-15; Jan 21-30; Feb 11-20; Mar 7-16; Nov 4-13; Dec 21-30
Vietnam & Cambodia Family Adventure
7
R
Signature
$7,695* / $1,500
Mar 31-Apr 7; Dec 23-30
Vietnam Biking
6
R
Signature
$6,495 / $2,000
Jan 6-12; Jan 21-27; Feb 11-17; Mar 7-13; Mar 22-28; Nov 4-10; Nov 19-25; Dec 21-27
Vietnam Walking
6
R
Signature
$7,495 / $2,000
Jan 22-28; Mar 5-11; Dec 30-Jan 5
Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos Biking
12
R
Signature
$11,795 / $2,500
Jan 6-18; Jan 21-Feb 2; Feb 11-23; Mar 7-19; Mar 22-Apr 3; Nov 4-16; Dec 21-Jan 2
SS = SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: ensures travellers are guaranteed their own room. *Call for kids pricing. ACTIVITY LEVELS: O - Occasional, R - Recreational, E - Enthusiast, A - Avid. All prices in USD.
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