Travel Experiences & Holiday Packages Designed Around You

Take a moment to explore the travel experiences and holiday packages we currently feature. Some are small group hosted journeys with a set departure and a host travelling from New Zealand: right now that means the Grand Tour of South America, Fables of the Silk Road, Cherry Blossom Japan and the women-only Moroccan Heartbeat. Others are trips we have actually taken, written up as inspiration, like a safari weekend in Adelaide and The Ghan across the outback. All of them answer the question we hear most from experienced travellers: we have done the obvious places, so what else is out there?

Some travellers book these experiences exactly as they are. Others use them as a starting point, then work with us to shape the trip around who they are travelling with, how they like to travel, and what matters most to them. Most of our clients plan 6 to 12 months ahead, so browsing now for next year is exactly the right timing. That is where the real value of working with YOU Travel Napier comes in.

Holiday packages as a starting point, not a final answer

When people search for holiday packages or travel packages, they are usually looking for structure: an idea of routes, timing and cost. These experiences provide exactly that. What they do not always allow for is the human side of travel: different energy levels, mixed age groups, personal interests, or the simple fact that no two travellers want exactly the same thing.

That is why we treat every itinerary on this page as a foundation you can adjust. We change the pace, refine the accommodation style, add or remove experiences, and make sure the trip fits you. If you would like something built entirely from scratch, that is our custom itineraries service.

How to read the pricing

Start with the part that never changes: you pay the same through us as booking direct, with a local agent handling everything. The prices themselves are shown as a starting point: "from" a figure, per person twin share, tagged to the year the pricing was issued. Tour operators reprice with seasons, exchange rates and departure dates, and the moment an itinerary is adjusted the price moves with it. So treat the numbers as an honest guide to the tier of trip you are looking at, and we confirm exact current pricing with the operator when you enquire.

Explore Our Travel Experiences

Each experience below includes a detailed overview, pricing, and inclusions to help you understand what’s involved. You’re welcome to book these journeys as they’re presented, or use them as inspiration for a more tailored conversation.

Moroccan handicrafts in the souk

Moroccan Heartbeat

A women-only small group journey through Chefchaouen, Fes, the Sahara and Marrakech, capped at ten guests.
$18,680 per person
The floating torii gate at Miyajima Island

Cherry Blossom Japan

Eighteen days through Tokyo, Kyoto and Hiroshima at Japan's best-known moment: cherry blossom season, with a host from New Zealand.
Iguazu Falls

Grand Tour of South America

Six countries in one continuous journey: the Amazon, the Galapagos, Machu Picchu, Rio and Buenos Aires, hosted all the way from New Zealand.
$45,945 per person
Yurts at Dzhety-Oguz, Kyrgyzstan

Fables of the Silk Road

Explore the cultural diversity and wonderful scenery of the ‘Five Stans’ of Central Asia.
$22,850 per person
The Ghan Expedition You Travel Napier (2)

The Ghan Expedition

An icon of Australian rail travel and one of the world’s great train journeys, ride the rails of history aboard The Ghan Expedition between Darwin and Adelaide.
$3,790 per person

If This Has Sparked an Idea, Let’s Have a Chat

If one of these experiences has caught your eye, let’s talk about how it could work for you.

You’re welcome to book directly, or we can tailor the journey to better suit your plans, preferences, and travel style.

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Who These Travel Packages Are Best Suited For

These experiences work particularly well for:

  • Couples wanting a well-structured itinerary with flexibility

  • Solo travellers joining small-group journeys

  • Friends travelling together around a shared interest

  • Travellers who like having a clear plan, with expert support behind it

If you’re travelling with extended family, across generations, or planning a milestone trip such as a birthday or anniversary, a custom itinerary will often be a better fit. In those cases, we’ll take the time to understand everyone involved and design a journey that works comfortably for the whole group.

How We Personalise These Experiences

Personalising a journey goes far beyond changing a hotel or adding an extra night.

When you work with YOU Travel Napier, you’re tapping into decades of combined experience — not just from our team here in Napier, but from a trusted network of travel experts based in the regions we sell. These are people who know the destinations intimately and help us match the right places, experiences, and pace to the right traveller.

We regularly personalise experiences by:

  • Adjusting start and end points

  • Slowing the pace or adding rest days

  • Recommending accommodation that better suits your style

  • Factoring in physical ability and accessibility

  • Adding unique, locally informed experiences you won’t find online

This approach helps avoid surprises, sets realistic expectations, and leads to far more enjoyable trips.

 

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