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 13750 twin share | single supplement AUD 3500
Rajasthan is India at its most colourful and charismatic—palaces, forts, bustling bazaars and desert landscapes wrapped in centuries of history. Join me for extraordinary encounters, wonderful food and unforgettable local characters.
AUD 12,700 | Single supplement: AUD 1,500
South India moves at its own rhythm—temples, backwaters, spice plantations and vibrant traditions. Join me for remarkable food, fascinating cultures, warm hospitality and the rich diversity that makes this region so rewarding.
AUD 19750 twin share, single supplement AUD 4260
Nepal offers far more than mountain views. Join me to explore ancient cities, living traditions, Himalayan landscapes and warm-hearted communities, with fascinating cultural encounters, wonderful food and memorable local experiences throughout.
AUD 10,700 per person | AUD 3500 single supplement
Explore the sun-drenched beauty of Puglia, where whitewashed villages, ancient olive groves, spectacular coastline, delicious cuisine, and warm hospitality combine for an unforgettable journey through southern Italy’s most authentic region.
AUD 6900 Twin Share | Single Supplement AUD 1,800
Umbria is Italy at its most authentic—hilltop towns, rolling countryside, superb food and centuries of history. Join me to savour local flavours, hidden treasures and the gentle rhythm of Italian life.
AUD 13,995 Per Person, AUD 1,495 Single Supplement
Discover the extraordinary diversity of Papua New Guinea, where vibrant tribal cultures, remote villages, dramatic landscapes and colourful festivals offer rare insights into one of the world’s most fascinating societies.
AUD 19995 single supplement AUD 4200
Experience Egypt in style, combining elegant dahabiya cruising on the Nile with iconic stays at the historic Old Cataract and El Moudira. Ancient wonders, exceptional hospitality and timeless landscapes await.
$1940 twin share
Varanasi is unlike anywhere else on earth—a mesmerising blend of spirituality, ritual and daily life along the Ganges. Extraordinary sights, profound traditions and unforgettable encounters in India’s holiest city.
AUD 8,820 | single supplement AUD 1380 per person
Discover the timeless charm of Romania, where medieval towns, painted monasteries, forested mountains and rich folklore combine with warm hospitality, excellent cuisine and a fascinating blend of European cultures.
3/96 Elizabeth Bay Rd
Elizabeth Bay NSW 2011 Australia
+61 434 520 302
info@tripwired.com.au