While we certainly showcase the highlights, our journey is anything but generic. Say goodbye to off-the-shelf travel, and embrace unique encounters.
I`ve done a lot of tours in my working life as a travel journalist and that’s given me some great insights into what’s going to give travellers a satisfying and illuminating travel experience. During that time I’ve discovered some pretty remarkable places that I wanted to share with other like-minded travellers, and so Tripwired Tours was born. It’s not just about places but also a style of travel. I like slow travel, with spare time in the itineraries that give me freedom to pursue my own interests. I also like small hotels with character, calm and comfort and I like to be surprised and entertained.
My groups are small, maximum 12 guests. That’s big enough for variety but not so big that you’ll feel lost in a crowd.
I’m on every trip, but I also use local guides because they’re the keys to a foreign culture, and I choose them with care. They’re well versed in the history, culture and customs of the city or region and they’ll give you a deeper, richer understanding of a place and its culture.
Rajasthan, “land of kings”, is a rich and exotic part of India. Rich in ceremony, rich in tradition, rich in culture and colour. We’ll see leopards, painted elephants, princely palaces, tribal cultures, desert forts and dramatic landscapes.
Our Nepal journey is a cracker, with sweeping Himalayan views from Phaplu, a breathtaking helicopter flyover of Everest, time in Kathmandu’s temple-filled backstreets, gentle walks through terraced hill villages, and the wildlife-rich jungles of Chitwan—rhinos, birdlife and all—woven together with the warmth and spirit of Nepalese life.
Ringed by rust-coloured ramparts, with the snow-capped peaks of the Atlas Mountains in the background, Morocco has always been a place of mystery and magic, where wild tribesmen coughed up from mountain villages once traded with exotic cameleers whose blue robes were still splattered with Saharan sand – a teasing place for the Western mind.
Join us on a journey through Romania’s wild heart—starting in the wooden-spired villages of Maramureș, where time feels beautifully suspended. We’ll thread our way through the Saxon towns and forested hills of Transylvania, rich with folklore, fortified churches, and unexpected elegance. Our final stop is Bucharest, a city of layers and surprises, where faded grandeur meets bold reinvention.
Sail the Nile the slow, elegant way aboard a traditional dahabiya,
stay in storied hotels like the Old Cataract and Al Moudira,
wander through temples, tombs and timeless desert landscapes,
and feel Egypt’s ancient heart still beating beneath it all.
AUD 13018.00 twinshare, single supplement AUD 3148 per person
An expedition through Morocco’s imperial cities, desert landscapes and coastal towns—blending exceptional riads, remarkable food, private cultural access and deeply immersive encounters beyond the obvious.
$19995 per person
An elegant journey through Egypt’s ancient wonders, vibrant Cairo and remote desert landscapes—featuring a private dahabiya Nile cruise, exceptional guides and unforgettable cultural encounters.
AUD 13750 twin share | single supplement AUD 3500 per person
A sophisticated tour through Rajasthan’s palaces, desert landscapes and vibrant cities—blending exceptional heritage hotels, remarkable food, private cultural access and deeper encounters beyond India’s familiar tourist trail.
AUD 1940 twin share per person
Add a couple of nights in Varanasi—one of those places that gets under your skin. We’ll drift along the Ganges to BrijRama Palace, take in the extraordinary evening Aarti, rise early for a boat ride at dawn, and finish with classical dance in the hotel—intimate, atmospheric, and utterly unforgettable.
AUD 19750 twin share, single supplement AUD 4260
A journey through Nepal’s medieval cities, Himalayan landscapes and spiritual traditions—combining remarkable architecture, mountain scenery, wildlife, exceptional lodges and deeply immersive cultural encounters
AUD 12,700 | Single supplement: AUD 1,500 per person
An exploration of South India’s temple towns, colonial cities, Chettinad mansions and Kerala backwaters—blending exceptional food, elegant hotels and deeply local experiences in one of India’s most rewarding regions.
AUD 10,700 per person | AUD 3500 single supplement per person
A deeply immersive trip through Puglia’s whitewashed towns, ancient food traditions, cave hotels and olive estates—blending exceptional meals, local encounters and the slower rhythms of southern Italy.
AUD 6900 Twin Share | Single Supplement AUD 1,800 per person
A relaxed week in a private Umbrian villa, combining beautiful hill towns, exceptional food and wine, local producers, leisurely days and the simple pleasures of rural Italian life.
Destinations include the sun-drenched olive groves and coastal villages of Puglia, the culinary heartland of Emilia-Romagna, the rolling hills and hidden hilltowns of Umbria, the folklore and forested mountains of Romania, and the spice-laden markets and temple towns of South India. If one of these journeys calls to you, message us to be added to the waitlist — once we reach the numbers, we're good to go!
Andalucía unfolds in colour, rhythm and history. From Ronda’s dramatic setting to Jerez’s sherry cellars and the layered beauty of Córdoba, Seville and Granada, we travel unhurriedly. Moorish masterpieces, hidden courtyards and local encounters shape the journey—an intimate exploration of Spain’s south, rich in flavour, light and lingering atmosphere.
3/96 Elizabeth Bay Rd
Elizabeth Bay NSW 2011 Australia
+61 434 520 302
info@tripwired.com.au