FEBRUARY 2023

Dear Adventurer

I
am very pleased to report that 2023 has kicked off on an extremely positive note with enquiries and bookings all well above expectation.  Many of you have already been on your winter get-aways, and I've had some heartwarming trip logs, telling me of your memorable experiences and holidays of a life time. This Arctic blast seems to be lingering so if you've not yet been in touch to discuss your escape from winter, don't delay.

Fiona Brijnath, Founder

FAR FRONTIERS TRAVEL NEWS

THE LAST INDEPENDENT NAWAB OF BENGAL

In the 1700s, Siraj-ud-Daulah ruled over Bengal during a tumultuous time. In our new BLOG discover more about this war-torn period in the history of West Bengal. If you want to know more, why not visit key locations such as Plassey and Chandernagore on a West Bengal expedition with one of our favourite brass and teak Pandaw Boats. Sail a 7- night  circular voyage from Kolkata or try one of the  new 3 and 4-night short cruises between Kolkata and Murshidabad with a one-way first-class train ticket  included.

Read the blog, then contact Fiona for more details

Australia’s Canning Stock Route  
Journey down the longest and most remote stock route in the world, from Billiluna to Wiluna (or vice-versa). Passing through remote and isolated landscapes, the Canning Stock Route was built in 1910 to break the West Kimberley beef monopoly.

Beginning in Halls Creek and extending all the way to Wiluna in the mid-west, a distance of over 1,800kms, the Canning Stock Route will take you from rugged terrain and sheer isolation to freshwater springs creating oases in the middle of nowhere.
 
On these small group 4WD expeditions you’ll encounter narrow gorges, sheer cliffs, ancient Aboriginal art sites and engravings of explorers and drovers. The Canning Stock Route is an expedition for the adventurous and an opportunity not to be missed!


When:           Selected departures May – September 2023
How long:     16 days Broome - Perth (& v.v)
Camping:      13 nights of deluxe camping
Facilities:       Hot showers, flushing loos & exceptional catering
Group size:    19 maximum
Price from:     £7,200 per person twin share (we add flights to fit)
Offer:              You are saving up to £2,300 per couple
VISIT VIETNAM
As the world continues to open up, Vietnam Airlines has just announced twice weekly flights from London Heathrow to Hanoi and a once weekly flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Take the opportunity to explore Vietnam's incredible scenery, exquisite cuising and rich heritage. Ask Fiona for more details and options.
FRENCH RIVIERA
The French Riviera is one of the most requested regions to visit in France, and rightfully so. It’s a paradisal area filled with old-world charm, glamour, and dazzling views of the sparkling Mediterranean. We've just started working with fantastic partners in the region so do ask about its fabulous accommodations, unique tours, and unforgettable experiences.
Email Fiona for more details

ARCTURUS NEWS

Islands of Japan & Southeast Asia
Now open for ship travel, Japan is a seamless blend of ancient customs, ultramodern living, temples and shrines, incredible gardens, rich culture and wildlife-filled national parks. With the world's sixth longest coastline and more than 6,800 islands and islets, Japan's archipelago of volcanic islands and dramatic landscape is best explored by sea.
Join luxurious small ship 140-guest Heritage Adventurer   for an ultimate exploration of Japan with some of the most intriguing treasures of the Philippines, Taiwan and South Korea

 
Five new departures between April and July 2023

* Eternal Japan and South Korea: A Voyage from Kanazawa to Kobe
 
* Beyond Japan's National Parks: Japan Cruise Kanazawa to Otaru including Hokkaido & South Korea
 
* Discover Eternal Japan: Expedition Cruising Otaru to Kobe, Including South Korea
 
* Exploring Asia's Subtropical Islands: Expedition Cruising the Subtropical Islands of Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines
 
* Undiscovered Philippines and Indonesia: Cruising the Remote Islands of the Philippines and Indonesia

Contact
Fiona for dates and prices.

 
OFFERS:   Save £1,000 per person and enjoy 15% discount till cabins sold out.
BEJEWELLED EAST GREENLAND
East Greenland is a polar destination unlike any other, overflowing with astounding Arctic scenery that will make you  feel as if you’ve stepped onto a different planet. And few things offer this experience more than viewing the northern lights in Earth’s largest fjord.
 
We have several voyages that visit what might be the most breath-taking area in northeast Greenland – Scoresby Sund.  Prices start at £3,590 per person voyage only. We add flights to fit.
 
Spitsbergen and Northeast Greenland -  two voyages August 2023
 
East Greenland Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis – two voyages in September 2023
 
23 Days Extended Around Spitsbergen & Northeast Greenland - Aurora Borealis - Experience one of our most expansive Arctic voyages, combining a Spitsbergen circumnavigation with Greenland’s most scenic wildlife hotspot .  When you join two outstanding Arctic cruises into one, you get powerhouse polar adventures like this. After edging the pack ice of the planet’s most stunning polar bear habitat, you head to scenically surreal northeast Greenland for views of the magical...
 
When: 9 - 31 August 2024
Ship:  110 passenger Plancius   
Prices: Start at £8,300 per person voyage only. We add flights to fit.
 
Email Fiona for dates, prices and detailed itineraries

GENERAL NEWS AND UPDATES

OMAN PHUKET COMBO
Oman Air has just launched its highly anticipated route to Phuket, Thailand with four weekly flights from London Heathrow via Muscat.  With a seamless connection of under two hours, why not combine and contrast Oman’s rich cultural heritage,  its glorious Jebel Akhdar range and the beautiful white sandy beaches of Thailand. Fiona will handcraft you a trip in no time.
 
NORTHWEST PASSAGE NARWHAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Embark on a truly unique journey to photograph one of the most extraordinary marine mammals on earth - the narwhal. Dubbed the "Unicorn of the sea", these shy, docile animals congregate in a small area in the Canadian Arctic to feed on Arctic char every August. This expedition is limited to four guests annually. Travel in August 2023 or 2024. Price starts at £15,500 per person plus flights.
ENCOUNTER OMAN
Are you wondering what a holiday to this jewel in the Middle East might entail? Think dolphin watching & dhow cruises, coffee with a curator, meeting the ladies of Sidab cooperative, dinner with a family or a cooking lesson, picnics in wadis, treks in the mountains, camels, quad bikes and private mobile tented camps in the desert, turtle viewing, trips along the old frankincense trail and into the Empty Quarter from Salalah. Think, then contact Fiona.

ABOUT US

Far Frontiers Travel specialises in tailor-making bespoke travel to Russia and Central Asia, China and Mongolia, the Indian Subcontinent and Himalayas, the Far East and Indochina, the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, South America and Australasia.

Our polar division Arcturus offers small-ship sea voyages and land-based expeditions to the Arctic, Arctic Russia, Greenland, Norway, Iceland, the Canadian Arctic, the North Pole, the Antarctic, sub-Antarctic and Ross Sea region.

 
Wherever you want to go, we can help make your trip special and tailored for you.
We pride ourselves on providing a friendly, personal and professional service at all times.
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T: (+44) 01837 840640

E: fiona@farfrontiers.com
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Arcturus · Ninestone · South Zeal · Okehampton, Devon EX20 2PZ · United Kingdom