Luxury Uncharted Destinations

In a world of over-tourism, luxury travel can also mean going somewhere that is far removed from most people’s radar. A place where you and your family are still explorers! We present Georgia, Guyana, Mongolia, Saudi Arabia and Bolivia.

These countries offer magical experiences – unspoiled landscapes and captivating people and cultures. Truly needles amongst the huge haystack that is tourism today. Go now, before the masses arrive!

Destination Highlights

Georgia

Combine the exotic Silk Road with the majestic Caucasus Mountains, and you have magnificent Georgia. Tbilisi is a city of culture and beauty, while in the rural regions you will feel like you have woken up 100 years ago! The mountains offer hiking and horseback riding and hidden villages only recently exposed to the outside world.

Guyana

This small, English speaking, South American country is unique. Guyana offers an incredible nature experience. The jungles and savannas are full of wildlife and the Caribbean culture is welcoming and hospitable. For a true back to nature experience and a totally different type of safari, Guyana offers it all.

Mongolia

A vast land, Mongolia offers an insight into an ancient nomadic way of life. Explore deserts, mountains and lakes in this spectacularly beautiful country. Stay in a ger, a traditional canvas house that can be taken down or put up in less than a day. Go horseback riding through the steppes or hike the mountains and deserts, learn the ancient secrets of hunting with eagles, meet local families and enjoy the spectacle of the annual Naadam festival.

Saudi Arabia

Explore the wonders of the Arabian desert, snorkel the incredible corals of the Red Sea, and visit the ancient city of Jeddah as well as the modern metropolis of Riyadh. Visit tiny mountain villages, desert encampments and go glamping at the “Edge of the World”! And don’t forget to visit the amazing archaeological sites of Al-Ula!

Bolivia

Bolivia is a South American gem that flies under the radar. Explore the magical colonial city of Sucre, explore the markets of La Paz, see the remarkable red, green and blue high desert lagoons, visit the world famous Uyuni Salt Flats, feed a llama, and gaze at the amazing dinosaur footprints!

Highlights

Georgia’s Caucasus Mountains – imagine ancient villages with stone watchtowers, a winemaking industry dating back thousands of years and cities carved into the rock! Don’t forget about the delicious cuisines, which include Khachapuri, the delicious cheese-filled bread, and the incredibly tasty Khinkali dumplings!

Guyana Safari – visit the incredible Kaieteur Falls, explore deep into the Amazon region, spot hundreds of species of birds, massive freshwater fish, giant anteaters and capybaras.

Explore the vastness of Mongolia’s Gobi by jeep, camelback and horseback! Explore the vastness of Mongolia’s desert dunes, green pastures and snow capped mountains. Learn how to hunt with eagles, and help the nomadic pastoralists with the baby goats and sheep in summer!

Explore the tombs of AlUla in Saudi Arabia, go dune bashing and desert hiking, and then fly to the Red Sea coast for snorkelling the untouched coral reefs. End in historic Jeddah or modern Riyadh!

Bolivia’s world class Uyuni Salt Flats are a sight never to be forgotten! They can be seen from space! The wet season when the sky is reflected in the salt is ideal for photographers while the dry season allows for jeep explorations to amazing Fish Island!

Trip Tips & FAQ's

What time of year is best to travel to these Uncharted Destinations?

Georgia: April – October. Summer can be very hot.
Guyana: August – March. Avoid the rainy season.
Mongolia: May – September. A very short window in the year as this country gets very cold in Winter.
Saudi Arabia: October – April. Avoid the summer when it is incredibly hot.
Bolivia is a year round destination. The rainy season from December to March is in fact a spectacular time to visit the Uyuni Salt Flats.

Are the Uncharted Destinations good places for a family vacation?

Yes, all are great for any adventurous family. Mongolia and Guyana are the least developed and are better for families with teenagers.

Are luxury tours of Uncharted Destinations expensive?

Georgia and Bolivia offer very good value for money.
Guyana and Mongolia are expensive due to their remoteness.
Saudi Arabia has a focus on high end tourism making this an expensive destination.

What is there to do in the Uncharted Destinations?

Explore some of the most incredible landscapes and natural environments in the world. Meet remote communities and see how the people live – whether in the mountains, jungles or deserts. Search for elusive wildlife, and feel like a real adventurer!

What is the food like in the Uncharted Destinations?

Saudi Arabia has delicious Middle Eastern food. Guyanian food has a strong Caribbean influence, while Bolivia is influenced by the Andean staples of corn, potatoes, beans and quinoa. Georgia has a unique cuisine perfect for lovers of dumplings, artisan bread and cheese, while Mongolia is very much meat focused!

What are travel accommodations like in the Uncharted Destinations?

All major cities have excellent 5* hotels. Saudi Arabia offers luxury options even in the most remote areas, while Georgia has a mix of boutique hotels and traditional homestays. Bolivia has excellent accommodation options in all tourist areas in the 4* category. Guyana has remote safari camps and community lodgings, perfect for the adventurer at heart. Similarly, Mongolia offers Ger camps and hotels, which provide for comfortable stopovers in very remote regions – staying in a ger is once-in-a-lifetime experience!