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 7,700 Single supplement AUD 1,470 | one room available
Emilia-Romagna reveals itself through flavour and story. From Bologna’s porticoed streets to Parma’s artisan producers and Modena’s acetaia, we meet the people behind Italy’s great culinary traditions. Between tastings, explore elegant towns and lively markets, returning each evening to character-filled stays—an intimate, unhurried journey into Italy’s generous heart.
AUD 8820 |Single supplement AUD 1380 | one room has just become available
Romania reveals itself slowly, its past alive in everyday moments. From Bucharest’s faded grandeur to Maramureș’s enduring village life and Transylvania’s fortified towns and shadowed landscapes, we travel unhurriedly. Staying with locals, sharing simple meals and stories, this is a journey of texture, tradition and quiet, unexpected depth.
AUD 13018 | Single supplement AUD 3148 | FULLY BOOKED
Morocco unfolds in rich contrasts, from Atlantic towns to mountain villages and desert vastness. We travel from Essaouira’s coastal rhythms to the High Atlas and deep Sahara, staying in characterful retreats throughout. Skoura’s oasis and Marrakesh’s energy provide a fitting finale—an intimate, immersive journey into Morocco’s warmth, texture and enduring spirit.
$19995 per person
Start in Cairo, where Old Cairo’s layered history and the incomparable Egyptian Museum set the scene. Head south to Luxor, then slow right down on a five-day dahabiya sail. Finish in Aswan at the storied Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan.
AUD 14,200 twin share | single supplement AUD 3750 per person
Rajasthan is India at its most vivid, rich in colour, history and tradition. Jodhpur enchants with its blue houses beneath Mehrangarh Fort. We connect with village life, enjoy a magical candlelit stepwell dinner, and in Jaipur, stay in a heritage palace, experiencing royal history firsthand.
AUD 19,750 twin share
Experience Nepal in depth, from Chitwan’s wild rhinos to the Kathmandu Valley’s medieval beauty. Enjoy heritage stays, gentle walks, and rich cultural encounters. A spectacular helicopter journey to Phaplu and over Everest Base Camp reveals the Himalaya’s grandeur—an unforgettable perspective on Nepal’s landscapes, traditions, and timeless rhythms.
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 12,700 single supplement AUD 1,500 per person
Journey into the vibrant heart of South India, where ancient traditions, rich flavours and diverse landscapes create an unforgettable tapestry. Discover the French-infused charm of Pondicherry, the heritage mansions and bold cuisine of Chettinad, and spend a magical night aboard a traditional Kettuvallam, drifting through Kerala’s serene backwaters.
AUD 10,700 twin share, AUD 2900 single supplement per person
This is a journey shaped by food—simple, regional, and deeply connected to place.
We travel through southern Italy experiencing its traditions firsthand: focaccia made with local women in Altamura, olive oil tasted at its source, seafood by the coast, and long, generous meals in family-run kitchens.
Combined with distinctive stays and thoughtful guiding, the journey offers an intimate understanding of a region where food remains central to daily 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!
Step into the soul of Italy on this slow-travel journey through Umbria, a region of misty hills, medieval towns, and deep-rooted traditions. With Tripwired Tours, we skip the crowds and dig beneath the surface — exploring hilltop villages like Spello and Montefalco, sipping Sagrantino in family-run wineries, and joining locals for long, leisurely lunches in olive groves. We stay in the beautiful hilltop village of Trevi, surrounded by ancient olive groves and sweeping valley views. From artisan workshops to frescoed churches in Bevagna, this is Italy at its most intimate — warm, welcoming, and wonderfully unhurried. Expect food, wine, and stories you’ll remember long after your bags are unpacked.
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.
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Elizabeth Bay NSW 2011 Australia
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