7 continent bucket list holiday

Day 1: Depart UK

Depart the UK from your chosen airport.

Days 2 - 10: Exploring Kruger: safari and beach

You’ll start your round the world holiday in Africa, exploring the colourful wildlife and stunning beaches of South Africa on a week-long luxury trip through the bush. Here, you can experience the wilds of Africa without losing your creature comforts, taking guided tours to learn about the flora and fauna of Kruger National Park and watching the animals around the waterholes from the plunge pool.

During your stay, you’ll also head to the wetlands, where you can spot pelicans and flamingos and snorkel amongst the colourful marine life offshore. You’ll end your stint in South Africa on the beaches of the East Coast, where can lie on the beach and enjoy stunning sunsets.

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Days 11 - 19: West Coast Thailand island hopping

From South Africa, you’ll fly to Thailand to spend 9 days island-hopping on the Andaman coast. It’s a luxury trip which begins in Phuket and visits the tropical islands of Koh Phi Phi and Koh Lanta in the Krabi Province. You’ll see the contrasts between these paradise islands and stay in our hand-picked selection of luxury boutique hotels and resorts, including a deluxe beachfront stay in Phuket.

Be as active or relaxed as you choose, soaking up the best that the Andaman coast has to offer, including the famous Maya Bay on Koh Phi Phi and the endless white beaches of Koh Lanta.

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Days 19 – 22: Hong Kong stopover

From Thailand, you’ll travel to the exciting and diverse city of Hong Kong on this 4-day stopover package. Your stay includes 3 nights of accommodation, return airport transfers and the iconic Symphony of Lights cruise. In short, you’ll have everything you need to enjoy this classic Asian stopover destination to the max. Offering a captivating blend of old and new, Hong Kong presents neon signs and skyscrapers in juxtaposition with local markets and family-run street food stalls.

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Days 23 – 30: Cultural New Zealand: North Island road trip

Next, you’ll head Down Under to enjoy a north island road trip through New Zealand. Starting in Auckland, you’ll explore the city before driving north to Paihia, on the shore of the beautiful Bay of Islands. Heading south, you’ll spend a night on the gorgeous Coromandel Peninsula to walk along its windswept beaches. before arriving in Rotorua to spend a few days enjoying this fascinating, fun region. Visit the magical world of Hobbiton, watch the haka at a Maori village, tuck into a delicious hangi feast and admire traditional art in Te Puia, before finishing your New Zealand North Island road trip back in Auckland.

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Days 30 - 37: Melbourne to Sydney road trip

Explore the scenic coastal route from Melbourne to Sydney on this 8 day road trip. Start in Melbourne, where you can hop on the tram to explore the city, feast on dim sum in Chinatown and soak up the laid-back vibe of this coffee-loving city. Pick up your car and head south along the coast, catching a glimpse of the famous penguins in Phillip Island, hiking to waterfalls in Tarra Bulga and spotting koalas in the gum trees of Raymond Island. 

Hope between quaint towns on the coast, with pretty beaches and delicious shellfish as you make your way to Bateman's Bay. Taste oysters as you kayak along the Clyde River Estuary and sink your toes into the pristine sands at Hyams Beach before arriving in Sydney. Finish your trip in this iconic city, gazing up at the Opera House and enjoy a stroll through the Botanic Gardens.

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Days 38 - 47: Self-drive USA: San Francisco to Los Angeles

From Australia, you’ll journey across the Pacific Ocean to kick back and enjoy the Californian pace of life on a west coast road trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles. This 10-day itinerary starts in the quirky city of San Francisco, with a day trip to the stunning wine country included, before heading along the coast. You'll then stop off in the seaside town of Carmel and drive the famous 'Big Sur' stretch of coastline, before ending your trip in Los Angeles, famous for its fabulous beaches and beautiful people.

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Day 47 - 54: Santiago to Mendoza wine tour

This week-long trip takes you from the cosmopolitan Chilean capital, over the border into Argentina’s Mendoza region, well-known for its wines. Travel from Santiago to Mendoza on this 8-day wine tasting itinerary that takes you from the Chilean capital into Argentina's wine region. Start with a relaxed couple of days staying in a winery in the Chilean wine valleys before visiting the picturesque coastal town of Valparaiso and Santiago itself. This pretty seaside town is known for its colourful houses and many funicular railways which link the city’s steep suburbs – perfect for a day’s exploring.

Next, you'll cross over the spectacular Andes mountain range from Santiago to Mendoza in Argentina, passing through ever-changing landscapes and lush, rolling vineyard estates. During your stay in Mendoza, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about the country’s wine traditions and sample some world-class Argentinian wines, all the while enjoying your spectacular Andean surroundings.

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Day 54 - 65: G Adventures Antarctica Classic cruise

Today, you’ll embark on the journey of a lifetime and touch down on your seventh continent – Antarctica. You’re heading off on a G Adventures Antarctica cruise from Ushuaia.

The Antarctic Peninsula is a beautiful world of white and blue. It’s a region of immense scale and visual splendour. Pass huge icebergs in the flat calm of a polar morning, encounter huge whales and enormous rookeries of penguins, and see stunning landscapes few have ever witnessed. This 11-day expedition will introduce you to the magic of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. It will reshape the way you look at your world.

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Day 65 - 69: Buenos Aires

You’ll finish your epic bucket list holiday in Buenos Aires - one of the busiest cities in the world. Packed with colonial architecture, great food, beautiful people, dance and theatre, art, run-down districts and bohemian quarters, this sprawling metropolis is home to over one-third of the country’s population. However, it somehow retains a homely neighbourhood feel in the barrios. Buenos Aires is one city that you won't want to leave in a hurry!

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Day 70: Arrive UK