Holiday Voyage: From Africa to Asia

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The holidays have never been as memorable as they are on this incredible journey from East Africa across the Indian Ocean to Sri Lanka. Bookended by two nights each in the bustling metropolises of Nairobi and Colombo, this epic voyage spans the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, indulging you with the natural, cultural and historical gifts of Kenya, Tanzania ...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • At Nairobi’s Giraffe Center, hear from staff about efforts to restore the population of the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe.
    • Go island hopping in the Seychelles, from the endemic vegetation of granite-peaked Mahé to Praslin National Park and breathtaking La Digue.
    • Explore the Sri Lankan cities of Galle and Colombo, including the latter’s colorful Pettah Bazaar and Asokaramaya Buddhist temple.

What's this trip about?

    The holidays have never been as memorable as they are on this incredible journey from East Africa across the Indian Ocean to Sri Lanka. Bookended by two nights each in the bustling metropolises of Nairobi and Colombo, this epic voyage spans the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, indulging you with the natural, cultural and historical gifts of Kenya, Tanzania and the island nations of the Comoros, Seychelles and Maldives en route to Sri Lanka. Observe wild animals and sea life, admire French and Dutch colonial architecture, walk on pristine beaches and in Buddhist temples adorned with murals, and hear from distinguished speakers and local experts who bring these destinations to life.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityNairobi
End CityColombo

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • 50 Plus
  • Sailing
  • Education / Learning
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Game Drive
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Nature
  • River Cruise
  • Safari
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • 21 nights of accommodations
    • 59 meals: 20 breakfasts, 20 lunches, 19 dinners
    • 8 Expert-led lectures
    • 15 Field trips

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Departures    

In Transit: Depart US/Canada on international overnight flight.

Day 2: Welcome       

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Southern Sun Mayfair Nairobi

Afternoon: Arrival in Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Meet group outside of customs. Transfer to hotel.

Dinner: Welcome dinner in the hotel dining room for program orientation.

Day 3: Nairobi, Kenya          

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Southern Sun Mayfair Nairobi

Breakfast: Breakfast in the hotel dining room.

Morning: Visit to the Giraffe Center to learn about the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife Kenya's work to protect and increase th...

Day 4: Maasai Mara National Reserve            

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Fig Tree Camp

Note: The drive from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara will take at least 4 hours and part of the road is unpaved and will be dusty. Please bring a soft sided duffle-type bag to pack belongings you wi...

Day 5: Maasai Mara National Reserve             

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Fig Tree Camp

Breakfast: Early morning game drive followed by breakfast.

Morning: After breakfast, head toward the river to observe some of the 450 species of birds that thrive in the Mara including c...

Day 6: Flight to Nairobi / Flight to Mombasa / Flight to...         

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Aegean Odyssey

Flight to Nairobi / Flight to Mombasa / Flight to Zanzibar / Embarkation

Breakfast: Early morning game drive followed by breakfast.

Morning: After breakfast, transfer to air stri...

Day 7: Zanzibar, Tanzania  

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Aegean Odyssey

Note: Shoes and socks must be removed to visit the monastery, pagoda and temple, and guests are advised to dress modestly.

Breakfast: Breakfast on board.

Morning: Zanzibar’s Ston...

Day 8: Christmas Day at sea

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Aegean Odyssey

Breakfast: Breakfast on board.

Morning: Enjoy a leisurely Christmas morning at sea.

Lunch: Lunch on board.

Afternoon: Christmas Day celebrations at sea.

Dinner: Enjoy a special Christmas dinner on board.

Day 9: Mayotte, Comoros    

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Aegean Odyssey

Note: Modern coaches are not available in Comoros -- re-purposed school buses or trucks with benches will be used for our excursions.

Breakfast: Breakfast on board.

Morning: Expl...

Day 10: At sea

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Aegean Odyssey

Breakfast: Breakfast on board.

Morning: At sea. Take advantage of the ship's well stocked library. It has a wide selection of volumes covering classical history, literature, art, archit...

Day 11: At sea         

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Aegean Odyssey

Breakfast: Breakfast on board.

Morning: At sea. Relax poolside and reflect on your adventures in East Africa.

Lunch: Lunch on board.

Afternoon: At sea. Attend a shipboard guest lecture.

Dinner: Dinner on board.

Day 12: Mahé, Seychelles 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Aegean Odyssey

Breakfast: Breakfast on board.

Morning: At sea. Sink into a book from the library as the ship approaches Mahé.

Lunch: Lunch on board or explore local fare on your own.

Aft...

Day 13: Mahé, Seychelles              

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Aegean Odyssey

Breakfast: Breakfast on board.

Morning: Arrive at the reef barrier and view the underwater world from a glass-bottomed boat drifting over the corals. As well as learning about the histo...

Day 14: Praslin / La Digue, Seychelles     

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Aegean Odyssey

Note: The ship will be anchored between Praslin and La Digue with tenders running regularly between the islands and the ship.

Breakfast: Breakfast on board.

Morning: Free time to...

Day 15: New Year's Day at sea        

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Aegean Odyssey

Breakfast: Breakfast on board.

Morning: At sea. Find you way to one of the ship's lounges for a conversation with fellow travelers.

Lunch: Lunch on board.

Afternoon: At sea. Attend a shipboard guest lecture.

Dinner: Dinner on board.

Day 16: At sea        

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Aegean Odyssey

Breakfast: Breakfast on board.

Morning: At sea. Enjoy a rousing board game with fellow travelers.

Lunch: Lunch on board.

Afternoon: At sea. Attend a lecture by your Road Scholar Group Leader.

Dinner: Dinner on board.

Day 17: At sea 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Aegean Odyssey

Breakfast: Breakfast on board.

Morning: At sea. Enjoy the views of the expansive Indian Ocean on deck.

Lunch: Lunch on board.

Afternoon: At sea. Attend a shipboard guest lecture.

Dinner: Dinner on board.

Day 18: Kuda Bandos, Maldives  

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Aegean Odyssey

Note: Bring towels. Kuda Bandos is private, so local restrictions on alcohol and beachwear are not applicable.

Breakfast: Breakfast on board.

Morning: At sea. Relax poolside as t...

Day 19: At sea    

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Aegean Odyssey

Breakfast: Breakfast on board.

Morning: Join friends on deck to trade travel stories, reflect on all you have experienced on this adventure, and make plans for your next destination.

Lunch: Lunch on board.

Afternoon: At sea. Attend a shipboard guest lecture.

Dinner: Dinner on board.

Day 20: Galle, Sri Lanka     

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Aegean Odyssey

Note: Please note that camera fees apply in the Dutch Fort and Maritime Museum.

Breakfast: Breakfast on board.

Morning: Galle is a colourful town that is shrouded in the scent of...

Day 21: Disembark / Kandy, Sri Lanka

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

Note: This excursion is very long with an approximate 3-3.5 hour drive each way. During a visit to the temple and you will be asked to remove your shoes. Please dress appropriately for visi...

Day 22: Colombo, Sri Lanka    

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

Note: This excursion involves a visit to a temple and you will be asked to remove your shoes. Please dress appropriately for visiting religious sites, with shoulders and knees cover...

Day 23: Departures 

Morning: In flight.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $7,395
Price per day$322
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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    • Airport transfers

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Meals Included

59 meals: 20 breakfasts, 20 lunches, 19 dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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