TRAVEL THAT MOVES YOU.
IN EVERY WAY. We move you from resplendent vista to thrilling mountain pass to verdant vineyard to azure waters. But more than that, we move you emotionally— from surprise to elation, from awe and wonder to serenity, from excitement to triumph, from tears of joy to cries of laughter.
Want to be moved? Our 2020 Trip Collection has just been released. The adjacent brochure is a mere tasting. For dates, prices and our entire collection, including itineraries, please visit Butterfield.com Want to be moved sooner? Jump on a 2019 trip! On a handful of journeys this fall, there’s still room. Check out some featured trips in the fold-out (far right) and call us at 1.866.902.8977
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INTRODUCING
2020
FEATURED TRIPS
Move and be moved. Feel unbridled joy while coasting down an S-curve into the vineyards of Rioja. Relish a deep conversation with friends during a walk surrounded by the snowcapped High Atlas mountains. Be moved to tears by a surprise aria in a 14thC monastery in Burgundy. Revel in the triumph of making it to the top of Mont Ventoux with zero help from the B&R van. To me, this is what B&R is all about. It is my hope that our 2020 Trip Collection moves you to new heights. The following pages are a small sampling of what we have in store for you—the entire collection is on full display at Butterfield.com. To all you planners out there, now’s the perfect time to get the wheels in motion. Lock in your favourite trip on your ideal date. And to all the procrastinators among you who have not yet booked a trip for this fall? It’s all good. There are still some great 2019 spots available if you move fast. Hope to see you on the road, Luc Robinson
FINLAND WINTER JOURNEY Designed by Gabriella Brundu
As anyone in Finnish Lapland will tell you, lapping up their winter wonderland is all about preparation. The sparkling snowfields, frozen lakes, stunning fjords and silent forests are pure joy—because we have thought of everything. We hop aboard an ice breaker, dash through the snow with reindeer, cross country ski, snowshoe, dogsled, fish for Arctic King crab, and relax in a luxe hotel made of ice! 8
TRIP DETAILS 7 Days / 6 Nights Activity Level: Recreational From US$10,495 (+$2,000 Single Supp.) DEPARTURE DATES 2020: Feb 2-8; Mar 8-14 THRILL OF A LIFETIME Someone sounds the alarm: they’re here! We throw on our winter gear, jump on our electric snowmobiles and race to the greatest show on Earth: Aurora borealis. At the perfect vantage point, we settle into chairs, sip hot drinks and soak it in. We are speechless. Not many get to witness this. But we do. And it’s magical.
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ANDALUCIA WALKING Designed by Christine Tucker
The heart of Spain? Andalucia. The heart of Andalucia? We revel in it for six days. We find it everywhere from the sierras to the Atlantic coast. From tiny mountain villages to fishing ports. From our friend Pepe’s country fare to the best tapas in Seville. From cooking class (where we prep with vibrant red Spanish/Arab spice blends), to bullfighting class (where we wave a red flag). Papa would be proud.
TRIP DETAILS 7 Days / 6 Nights Activity Level: Enthusiast From US$7,495 (+$1,000 Single Supp.) DEPARTURE DATES 2020: Mar 22-28; Apr 19-25; May 3-9; Sep 27-Oct 3; Oct 18-24 THRILL OF A LIFETIME We’ve come across a hotel that is almost impossible to leave. Finca la Donaira is a 9-room, 15thC Andalucian farm-cum-luxury boutique hotel. Exquisitely restored, it sits high on the vast Ronda sierra. It is 100% organic. 100% dreamy. 100% perfect. A spa, horses... we have to drag you away.
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“Rob Grieve knows everything there is to know about New Zealand and consistently delivers 5-star service. We will most certainly be recommending him to our friends!” —Karen Edison
NEW ZEALAND WALKING Designed by Rob Grieve
It’s utterly gobsmacking— in every way. Towering mountains. Jaw-dropping fiords. Sparkling lakes. Huge granite rock faces with waterfalls in every direction. It may be the best hiking in the world, but we don’t stop there. The gorgeous boutique hotels, picturesque vineyards and your signature B&R guide will raise your bar forever.
TRIP DETAILS 8 Days / 7 Nights | Activity Level: Enthusiast From US$10,895 (+$3,000 Single Supp.) DEPARTURE DATES 2019: Oct 17-24; Nov 10-17 2020: Feb 3-10; Feb 26-Mar 4; Mar 12-19 THRILL OF A LIFETIME Off Kaikoura, we swim in the open water with dolphins. Playful and gentle, they cozy right up to you and make eye contact. You can’t help but feel a connection, and it’s soul-stirring.
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CHILE WINE COUNTRY BIKING Designed by Steph Gulledge
Want to be moved by old-world charm, stunning scenery, sumptuous meals and world-class wines, all without jet lag? Bienvenido a Chile. Ride through quiet countryside and emerge on the coast, with waves crashing on your right and mountains on your left. Picnics, tastings and a magical night with Pilar Rodriguez at her famous Food & Wine Studio reveal a culinary culture worth savouring. 12
TRIP DETAILS 7 Days / 6 Nights Activity Level: Enthusiast From US$7,495 (+$1,500 Single Supp.) DEPARTURE DATES 2019: Nov 10-16; Dec 21-27 2020: Dec 29-Jan 4; Feb 16-22; Mar 22-28; Apr 5-11; Oct 25-31; Nov 8-14; Dec 18-24 2021: Dec 27-Jan 2 THRILL OF A LIFETIME You don’t stay at the Viña Vik Hotel— you experience it. It’s like living inside a work of art that’s teeming with other works of art. Smiljan Radic’s masterpiece settles perfectly into the landscape. And you will, too.
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SWITZERLAND E-BIKING Designed by Marya Valli
Glide effortlessly through mountain and glacial vistas on your faithful e-bike— we’re the only ones with a dedicated e-bike trip here—and it electrifies. For thrills, traverse a high-altitude glacier with panoramic views. Other highs? Aperitifs with a raconteur. Grand dining at Bellevue Palace. A mouth-watering tasting in an historic (and rather whiffy) cheese cave. And the finest chocolate on Earth.
TRIP DETAILS 6 Days / 5 Nights Activity Level: Recreational From US$6,295 (+$900 Single Supp.) DEPARTURE DATES 2019: Jul 15-20; Aug 26-31; Sep 9-14 2020: June 22-27; Jul 13-18; Aug 24-29; Sep 7-12 THRILL OF A LIFETIME It’s the best ride of your life: a huge climb (thank you e-bike) to a mountain hut that is practically impossible to get to. We celebrate with jazz musicians, cold Chasselas, artisanal cheeses, and mind-boggling views of the lush valleys below.
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“This trip was incredible. We got to see Japan without feeling like we rushed through it.” —Mati Gelman
JAPAN BIKING Designed by Orsolya Kako
Cycle the spectacular coastline of old Japan, visiting sleepy fishing villages and gorgeous ryokans. The scenery is stirring, but you’ll also be moved by Buddhist temples, tea ceremonies, steaming onsens and our stay at the exquisite Kayotei (whose owner raises a glass of sake with us). Warm host + warm sake = warm heart.
TRIP DETAILS 8 Days / 7 Nights | Activity Level: Avid From US$9,495 (+$1,300 Single Supp.) DEPARTURE DATES 2019: Oct 2-9; 2020: Apr 30-May 7; May 18-25; Oct 1-8; Oct 22-29 THRILL OF A LIFETIME There are thousands of onsen baths (hot springs) scattered across Japan’s islands. Fortunately, we have found the most beautiful, serene and private ones. After our week of soothing immersion, the profound peace and tranquility of the onsen will have seeped into your every pore. Nirvana.
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RHONE RIVER CRUISE BIKING Designed by Lewis Evans
Travel the Rhône aboard Uniworld’s luxe S.S. Catherine and go totally overboard exploring the very best of Provence and Burgundy. Ride pastoral countryside around Fontvieille, valley roads below the Alpilles, river flats towards Ardèche and a gorgeous winding climb up to Larnas and Saint-Thome. Savour exceptional cuisine, the vineyards of Beaujolais (not exactly nouveau), and a tour of medieval Arles. 16
TRIP DETAILS 8 Days / 7 Nights Activity Level: Recreational From US$7,995 (+$2,200 Single Supp.) DEPARTURE DATES 2019: Jul 28-Aug 4; Sep 22-29 2020: Jun 7-14; Sep 13-20 THRILL OF A LIFETIME Ever whipped up dinner with a few Michelin-starred chefs? It’s all part of a cooking class at Chef-of-theCentury Paul Bocuse’s culinary institute. We slice, dice, chop, sauté, sear and grill together—while we sip wine, of course. And then we dine! (You may have to pinch yourself.)
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BORDEAUX TO DORDOGNE BIKING Designed by Jérôme Boré
This is the France that many imagine but few truly experience. From the river’s mouth in Bordeaux, we follow the picturesque Dordogne upstream, stopping at 12thC castles, famed vineyards and stunning vistas along the way. We cook with a renowned chef, make wine with a notable vintner, and taste rare vintages with a sommelier… as the beauty of everyday life unfolds all around us.
TRIP DETAILS 6 Days / 5 Nights Activity Level: Enthusiast From US$4,995 (+$1,000 Single Supp.) DEPARTURE DATES 2019: Sep 16-21; Sep 30-Oct 5; Oct 7-12 2020: May 11-16; May 25-30; Jun 22-27; Aug 31-Sep 5; Sep 14-19; Sep 21-26; Sep 28-Oct 3; Oct 5-10 THRILL OF A LIFETIME Our visit to the National Prehistoric Museum of Eyzies-de-Tayac shakes you to your core (in a good way). Our friend, the most knowledgeable historian in the region, takes you on an astonishing 3.5-million-year tour.
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“The guides were fantastic. Did a wonderful job keeping us all working together, laughing, sweating, eating and drinking. Bravo! —Roy Hirshland
PUGLIA TO MATERA WALKING Designed by Christina Cain
Bask in olive groves and whitewashed villages as you stroll along the aquamarine Adriatic in one of Italy’s most blissfully low-traffic corners. We walk quiet country roads; enjoy spectacular views; swirl and sip at tastings; gorge on seafood; quaff Primitivo… and relax to a whole new level at hotel Sant’Angelo.
TRIP DETAILS 6 Days / 5 Nights | Activity Level: Recreational From US$4,995 (+$700 Single Supp.) DEPARTURE DATES 2019: Sept 3-8; Oct 1-6 2020: Apr 28-May 3; May 12-17; Sep 22-27; Oct 11-16 THRILL OF A LIFETIME If our first walk—high above the shimmering Adriatic—doesn’t make you tear up, our first dinner will. Our friend hosts us in his 12thC castle. The seafood? Just caught. The vegetables? Just picked. The ambiance? Just fabulous. Musicians play, and we count our lucky stars.
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“The wonderful meals, the musical performances, the special activities... Thank you B&R for a trip we will never forget!” —Perri Ruttenberg
COSTA BRAVA BIKING Designed by Lewis Evans
Soak up the beauty of the Med. Ride rolling volcanic hills dwarfed by the Pyrenees and explore villages stamped by time. Take sips and dips on B&R’s sailboat while cruising the Costa Brava, feast on farm-to-fork cuisine in Figueres, and let Spain’s best Dali guide pour drinks before an intimate art tour. Melt like a clock.
TRIP DETAILS 6 Days / 5 Nights | Activity Level: Recreational From US$5,295 (+$1,000 Single Supp.) DEPARTURE DATES 2019: Sep 8-13; Sep 29-Oct 4; Oct 6-11 2020: Jun 7-12; Jun 21-26; Sep 6-11; Sep 27Oct 2; Oct 4-9 THE THRILL OF A LIFETIME There are so many thrills on this trip—the tapas, the vintages, the art—but the biggest is the biking. This is one of the best rides in the world. We hug the coast with stunning views around every corner. Then we hug each other.
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RWANDA WALKING Designed by Christine Tucker
This region boasts emerald-green tea plantations, a stunning great lake, and vast mountain forests. We walk it all. Unforgettable? Observing silverback gorillas, brought back from the brink. Even more remarkable? The resiliency of Rwandans as they continue to rebuild their country. Meet the ex-poachers, farmers and charismatic locals who have learned to become neighbours again. 22
TRIP DETAILS 9 Days / 8 Nights Activity Level: Enthusiast From US$14,895 (+$2,000 Single Supp.) DEPARTURE DATES 2020: May 20-28 EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME First we explore Kigali on a walking tour with the Nyamirambo Women’s Centre (who are positively amazing). Then, on a much more somber note, we visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a place of remembrance, learning and hope. It’s an emotional visit, to be sure, but essential for anyone who wants to learn more about where they are.
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VIETNAM BIKING Designed by Nathan Lane
Roll past friendly villagers, rice paddies and cruise up the Perfume River. Feel the rush of our favourite city, Hoi An, and savour the mind-blowing Viet fusion cuisine made by our local friends. Our incredible local guides have been working with us for decades and have real chops. What more could you want? How about three nights at the riverside Anantara Hoi An Resort? Sleep on it.
TRIP DETAILS 8 Days / 7 Nights Activity Level: Recreational From US$6,285 (+$995 Single Supp.) DEPARTURE DATES 2019: Dec 26-Jan 2 2020: Jan 17-24; Feb 14-21; Feb 28-Mar 6; Mar 13-20; 2021: Dec 25-Jan 1 THRILL OF A LIFETIME In the countryside of Hoi An, we visit our friend’s organic vegetable garden and get our hands dirty. Then we gather at Chef Duc’s home for an intimate dinner. He cooks in front of us, sharing stories, then we tuck into one of the best meals of our lives.
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Go Bespoke. Come back Bespeechless. “Butterfield & Robinson sets the standard” —Travel & Leisure
A Bespoke trip is a private trip made to fit. It’s a Butterfield & Robinson trip to be sure—it’s just further personalized, as little or as much as you want. Love the looks of Burgundy Biking but can’t make our dates work? Let’s talk. Want to round up your friends and take over our romp in Patagonia? Call us. Want us to craft your dream holiday from scratch? Just tell us where and when. Whether it’s a family reunion, a 50th birthday or a heli-golf getaway, we can customize a trip just for you. Like a Savile Row tailor, we create journeys that are made to measure. Call our Bespoke team to arrange a private fitting: 1.866.902.8977
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LAST CHANCE TO BOOK!
SPECIAL FALL DEPARTURES Four amazing trips led by four amazing B&R signature guides… this fall. There is very limited space available, but if you move quickly, we’ll find the perfect trip for you.
2019 FEATURED TRIPS
TUSCANY BIKING with much-adored B&R guide Stefano Lopez Sep 8-13
Spin through the glorious, vine-covered hills of Tuscany with the ultimate Super Tuscan. “I don’t want anyone to feel like a spectator—not even for a second. I want everybody to feel like they actually live here. Maybe it’s only for a few days, but once you get the feel for this place, it never leaves you.”
Stefano’s love for Tuscany is infectious. After working all over the world, he’s back home where he belongs. He knows Siena, Pienza, Gaiole and the Fiesole countryside like the back of his hand, has a key to everywhere, and is a soon-to-be certified sommelier. Who better to immerse you?
TRIP DETAILS: 6 days / 5 nights | Activity Level: Enthusiast | Price From: US$5,695 (+$1,000 Single Supplement)
PORTUGAL BIKING with sought-after B&R guide João Carvalho Sep 22-27
Join one of the energetic young leaders of the revitalization of Portugal’s interior as we ride east from Lisbon into the Alentejo. You’ll cycle through undulating countryside, lush vineyards, cork and olive groves, and white washed villages—with exclusive tastings and farm-to-table dining along the way.
João’s trips are always electric. With a master’s in electrical engineering, Joao knows how to produce serious electricity. Get ready for a trip on his home turf that illuminates, enlightens and energizes. Joao’s passion is sustainability—and trust us, this trip will sustain you for a very, very long time.
TRIP DETAILS: 6 days / 5 nights | Activity Level: Recreational | Price From US$4,995 (+$1,000 Single Supplement)
DALMATIAN COAST BIKING with Karolina Šuša, our über guide in Croatia Sep 28-Oct 5
In Croatia, Karolina is our hostess with the mostess. Here, the perfect hotel is floating, so she welcomes you aboard our private gulet. We start in Dubrovnik and make our way up the coast, stopping for spectacular coastal rides and superb swims on secluded beaches. We end in Split, where, teary-eyed, we split.
Karolina is a teacher, dancer and mind-reader, all in one. You’re in great hands with our favourite Croatian. In Dalmatia, she always knows where to find the best of everything and how to have the best time. And she can sing! What’ll it be? Blues? A show tune? Karolina always hits the right note... with everyone.
TRIP DETAILS: 8 days / 7 nights | Activity Level: Avid | Price From: US$8,995 (+$3,600 Single Supplement)
BORDEAUX TO DORDOGNE BIKING with the consummate host, Tatjana Buisson Oct 7-12
Tatjana can’t wait to offer you our finest pairing: Bordeaux and the Dordogne. Relish legendary wine, equally lauded biking, a lush and majestic river valley, limestone cliffs, prehistoric caves and perfectly preserved ancient villages. (Tatjana wants us to note it will be fig season, so get ready to get your tourte on.)
Tatjana has elevated guiding to an art form. An artistic tour de force, Tatjana is a graphic designer, illustrator and photographer… no wonder her mise-en-scène is always perfect. Since she’s half South African and half Bordelaise, her passion for extraordinary vistas, biking and wine comes as no surprise.
TRIP DETAILS: 6 days / 5 nights | Activity Level: Enthusiast | Price From US$4,995 (+$1,000 Single Supplement)
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