Bales Worldwide launches luxury travel collection

You love the great outdoors and you’re not averse to the odd adrenalin rush, but you‘ve never been one for the damp tents and the uncomfortable beds that seem to go hand in had with an ‘adventure’ holiday. Luckily there is an answer to your predicament – the Bales Luxury Adventure Collection. The unique collection combines distinctive accommodation and activities to tempt the thrill seeker in everyone.

Experience the natural world, without compromising on style when it comes to where you lay your head. From rafting in Nepal, to walking the Inca trail, bird watching in Borneo, to fly fishing in Chile – these itineraries offer wonderful experiences, coupled with stays in some of the world’s most stylish hotels, resorts and lodges.

Highlights from the Luxury Adventure Collection include:

• Peru - Inca Trail in style
Up until last year the only accommodation option for those walking the Inca Trail was camping – now you really can do it in style with the opening of new luxury lodges on route. Bale’s 12 day tour includes three days trekking the trail with each night in a different boutique lodge – making the whole experience achievable in a more luxurious way.

Enjoy the sense of achievement at completing this awesome expedition, marvel at the stunning scenery and sit back and relax in a hot tub at the end of a hard day’s walking. The itinerary also includes a visit to the renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site of Machu Picchu. Accommodation includes the Salkantay Lodge and Adventure Resort, the Wayra Lodge, Collpa Lodge and Casa Andina Private Collection in Cusco.

Prices start from £2,945 per person based on two sharing, including return flights, accommodation, sightseeing, transfers and most meals.

• Canada – Roaming the Rockies in style
Do the Rocky Mountains in luxury with Bales’ 14 day driving tour of Canada’s famous mountain range. Starting out in Calgary, this trip takes in a number of incredible National Parks, including Banff and Jaspar, and offers the opportunity to try a host of activities. Take an Ice Explorer ride on the Columbia Icefield, kayak Lake Beauvert in Jaspar, explore Wells Gray Provincial Park which is home to Helmcken, Dawson and Spahats Waterfalls, try your hand at fly fishing and horse riding, mountain bike at Gold Bridge, and take a float plane adventure over the Chilcotin Wilderness.

All accommodation is in luxury hotels and lodges, including the Scottish-style baronial castle that is The Fairmont Banff Springs (without doubt one of the world’s most spectacularly situated hotels), the Tyax Mountain Lake Resort, and The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge which is located amidst the natural majesty of Jasper National Park.

Prices for the 14 day package start from £1,910 per person based on two sharing, including economy class return flights, accommodation, car hire and some sightseeing excursions.

• Nepal – Bikes and Rafts in the Himalayas
Enjoy a 13 day tour of this fascinating country, taking in the sights, as well as experiencing the ultimate in mountain biking and rafting. Starting and finishing in Kathmandu the itinerary also takes you to Royal Chitwan Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the beautiful Pokhara Valley, the Annapurna foothills and the Seti River.

The trip includes the chance to explore Gurung villages and their breathtaking surroundings by mountain bike, as well as a full day rafting on the Seti. Experience the exhilaration of soaring down the rapids, be blown away by the majestic mountain vistas and wonder at the peacefulness of this unique setting.

Accommodation during the trip includes the delightful Dwarikas Hotel in Kathmandu, the famous Tiger Tops Jungle Lodge in Royal Chitwan National Park, and exclusive boutique hotel, Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge. Relax in stylish bedrooms, tempt your taste buds with top quality food and even opt for a massage or two!

Prices start from £2,070 per person based on two sharing, including return flights, accommodation, sightseeing, transfers and most meals.

• Chile – Nomads of the Sea
For keen fishermen there is a luxury adventure option that really jumps out – the Nomads of the Sea Ultimate Fly Fishing itinerary in Patagonia, Chile. This 11 day trip includes 7 nights aboard the Atmosphere - a luxury cruise boat that explores the bays and fiords of Patagonia. During the day guests disembark for fishing trips to places that are untouched by much human activity or pollution, and when the sun sets the Atmosphere offers a number of relaxing evening activities – from Thalassotherapy hot tubs, sauna and massages, to fascinating lectures and superb gourmet meals.

The itinerary also includes 2 nights in the Ritz Carlton in Santiago (one at each end of the trip) and one night in Cabañas del Lago, Puerto Varas, before boarding the Atmosphere.

Prices start from £10,550 per person based on two sharing, including return flights to Chile, 2 internal flights, accommodation and most meals.

• Zambia – Robin Pope Walking Safaris
Africa really is the place for stylish adventure. Opt for a Robin Pope walking safari in the South Luangwa National Park, Zambia, for the ultimate wilderness experience, coupled with luxury accommodation. The 14 day itinerary includes a 5 day walking safari through the game-rich landscape along the Mupamadzi River, staying in some of the most intimate and exclusive camps in Africa.

Experience wildlife encounters that are second to none, be inspired by this unique location, enjoy sundowners at sunset and revel in the luxury of this incredible trip.

Prices start from £4,895 per person based on two sharing, including flights, transfers, accommodation and most meals.

• Borneo – Wildlife and Mount Kinabulu
Head to Borneo for a wealth of flora and fauna. Spend three weeks exploring what this country has to offer, from bird watching, snorkelling and spotting green turtles on Selingan Turtle Island, to visiting the Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary, a three night stay in the rainforest, and of course trekking Mount Kinabulu. This is the trip of a lifetime, offering breathtaking scenery, a wealth of outdoor activities and some wonderful hotels.

Enjoy a boat trip in search of wildlife at the Pitas Lake, ride the rapids on the Ai River, walk a nature trail through Batang Ai National Park, and take a night cruise in Sandakan to witness the glittering fireflies on the mangrove trees. The ultimate activity has to be climbing the 4,100 metre Mount Kinabulu to see sunrise - a truly rewarding and memorable experience.

Accommodation for the trip includes the stylish Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort, Abai Jungle Lodge on the edge of the Kinabatangan River, the wonderful Hilton Batang Ai Resort, the Royal Mulu Resort in the heart of the Sarawak jungle, and Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort overlooking Dalit Beach.

Prices start from £2,950 per person based on two sharing, including return flights, accommodation, sightseeing, excursions, transfers and most meals.

• Australia – Cattle mustering and horse riding
Head to Queensland, Australia, for a cattle muster with a difference. Stay at Wrotham Park Lodge, which encompasses the spirit of the Australian outback, combined with a unique, luxury resort experience. The lodge is located in a spectacular setting on a sprawling 600,000 hectare working cattle station, 300km west of Cairns in Queensland. Strap yourself in for the ride of a lifetime on a live cattle muster, as you join the Jackaroos and Jillaroos on horseback and share the excitement of rounding up the herds, sometimes in unison with a helicopter.

Other activities on offer include quad biking, fishing and 4WD tours. For a more leisurely option, take a horse ride along the station trails and indulge in a gourmet picnic by the river. This is a place to truly immerse yourself in the wide open spaces and discover the freedom of the Great Outdoors.

Prices for a 10 day package start from £3,195 per person, based on two sharing, including return flights, 3 nights at Wrotham Park Lodge, 3 nights at Silky Oaks Lodge (near Port Douglas) in a Treehouse room, transfers and most meals.

• Bhutan – High Altitude adventure
The Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan offers high altitude adventure in the Himalayas. Bales’ 17 day tailor made package to the ‘Dragon Kingdom’ takes in the dramatic, pristine landscapes and includes a 3 day/2 night cultural trek through the Bumthang Valley. The hike takes you through the heartland of the country that is home to some of the oldest Buddhist temples and monasteries.

Experience breathtaking views, see Buddhist Goembas, Chortens and shrines, cross awesome suspension bridges, walk through mountain meadows and pine forests, and explore the tiny mountain villages. The trip also includes a walk up to the lofty heights of the 300 year old Taktsang, or ‘Tiger’s Nest’, monastery. Situated high above the Paro Valley, the spectacular views from this ‘Temple of Heaven’ are simply breathtaking!

Accommodation throughout the tour is in top quality hotels and lodges, such as the Uma Paro set on a 38-acre tree-clad site near the town of Paro, with deluxe rooms and the the COMO Shambhala retreat spa, and the delightful Mountain Lodge near Jakar.

The 17 day itinerary costs from £3695 per person based on two sharing, including all flights, transfers, accommodation and most meals.

Go to balesworldwide.com/luxury-adventure.html to check out the full collection and for reservations.