Abercrombie & Kent

Luxury Travel with Abercrombie & Kent

Abercrombie & Kent is the world’s foremost luxury travel company, combining comfort and authenticity in the world’s greatest destinations since 1962. Join a small group on a pre-designed itinerary, or let one of our destination specialists create one for you.

Abercrombie & Kent journeys touch all seven continents, ranging from the bustling souks of Morocco and the mysterious ruins in Peru to the ancient pyramids of Egypt and the idyllic French countryside. Yet we understand that an unforgettable journey isn’t just about where you go — it’s also how you get there. With A&K, discover the world’s most enchanting luxury travel destinations in peerless comfort and style, while never sacrificing authenticity.

Whether you travel with a small group of like-minded adventurers, or an intimate party of family and friends, our full-time staff is on call around the clock, ready at any time to provide you with everything you need for the journey of a lifetime.

Where will your travels take you?

Join an A&K African safari and experience a world where nature reigns supreme. A&K pioneered the modern Africa safari in 1962, creating a signature blend of luxury, authenticity and adventure. Today our 11 local African offices employ the continent’s finest tour guides and bring you into the heart of the wildlife action with A&K’s unique mobile tented camps, an elegant and eco-friendly successor of the classic African safaris of Roosevelt and Hemingway.

On an East Africa safari, witness the Great Migration, as hundreds of thousands of grazing animals and predators cross the plains of Kenya and Tanzania. Venture to Southern Africa for water safaris by dugout canoe through Botswana’s Okavango Delta, and for a visit to mighty Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Mali in West Africa provides an opportunity for a different sort of experience, a cultural odyssey to a land where life seems truly unchanged from what it was in centuries past.

A&K was born in Kenya, and as a pioneer in luxury safari tours, we can show you an Africa that’s perfect for you. Wherever you go, count on an experience in which every day is an inspiring adventure.

 

Venture to the ends of the earth on A&K’s Antarctica expeditions. A&K has operated more than 150 Antarctica expeditions in 20 years. In addition, we are a 20-year active member of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators, as well as a former consultative party to the U.S. State Department at annual Antarctic Treaty meetings. On our Antarctica cruises, we employ only the most experienced crew and naturalist guides, who infuse your expedition with expert knowledge of Antarctica’s hardy wildlife and striking landscapes.

Cruise Antarctica and the Southern Ocean on board the eco-friendly, newly built MV ‘Le Boreal,’ the first all-balcony stateroom vessel to ply Antarctic waters. On your Antarctica expedition, discover the continent’s fragile ecosystem through guided shore excursions and then learn about efforts to preserve it with a visit to a scientific research station. Cruise to Antarctica neighbors such as South Georgia, where you come face to face with vast colonies elephant seal and glacier-carved coves. And no Antarctica expedition would be complete without experiencing nature’s unspoiled beauty in the Falkland Islands, where the penguin population far outnumbers humans.

Join us for an illuminating journey to Antarctica. With A&K’s exciting Antarctica expeditions, experience the world’s final frontier in comfort and style.

 

From sailing through the Three Gorges in China on board a luxury cruiser to privately dining with the owners of a spice plantation in India, there are no substitutes for the authentic Asian luxury travel moments and memories only A&K can provide. Experience the finest as you travel through Asia, India and the Pacific, with 13 regional offices working around the clock to bring you unprecedented insider access and the best luxury travel accommodations in the region.

In China, a top destination in Asia travel, sail the Yangzi River on board luxury cruiser Sanctuary MS ‘Yangzi Explorer’ or examine the Terra Cotta Warriors from up close during a private photo session. Discover Southeast Asia through the finest luxury travel experiences, such as floating above countless stupas in Myanmar on your very own hot air balloon.

Wherever your journey through the world’s most exotic reaches takes you, expect to make lasting memories and experience the best in Asian luxury travel with A&K.

 

Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea are a wonderland of natural spectacles, from the Great Barrier Reef and majestic fjords to brooding volcanoes and bubbling thermal pools. Yet the region boasts proud native cultures and pockets of cosmopolitan verve, and only A&K knows how to reveal the South Pacific in all its splendor.

Australia’s extraordinary contrasts are legendary, offering diverse experiences for everyone — from snorkeling amid neon fish in the Great Barrier Reef to heading out on the town in Sydney, one of Australia’s most vibrant cities. Whether it is an intimate chat with Aboriginal artists or exploring Melbourne’s inventive culinary scene, A&K opens the doors to Australia’s most authentic people and places.

Across the Tasman Sea is New Zealand, a place blessed with unique wildlife, rugged landscapes and warm “kiwi” charm. In an A&K adventure to New Zealand, explore hidden coves and rolling farmland, or enter the geothermal wonderland of geysers. Travel further still into the undiscovered and into the “Last Unknown,” the island of Papua New Guinea, where nature remains largely untamed and unspoiled, and islanders live much the same way they have for centuries.

Whether you travel to Australia or beyond, A&K provides you with the most luxurious and unforgettable travel experience possible.

 

Experience the timeless landscapes and bygone empires of North Africa, Egypt and the Middle East with an A&K journey of a lifetime. Count on the support of our eight regional offices as you dig into the region’s deep history and culture, accompanied by the best Egypt and Middle East expert guides. At every step of your journey through North Africa, Egypt & the Middle East, expect A&K’s trademark blend of service and luxury — whether cruising on board one of our custom-built Nile cruisers or overnighting in the fabled Sahara with A&K’s exclusive desert tented camp.

In Egypt, travel in the company of experienced Egyptologists and descend into the tombs of Nefertari or Seti I on select programs. Enjoy insider access at Egypt’s must-sees, including the Giza Plateau and the Museum of Antiquities. Middle East travel options include enlightening visits to renowned biblical sites in Israel and exploring the ancient “rose-red” city of Petra in Jordan. Venture west of Egypt & the Middle East for a journey through mythic Morocco, where centuries-old traditions and 21st-century comforts mingle in the vibrant hubs of Marrakech and Fez.

Beyond Egypt and Morocco, North Africa offers a fascinating blend of cultures, a living legacy of the Carthaginians, Phoenicians, Romans, Berbers and Ottomans that settled here over thousands of years. Walk amid history, from Tunisia’s Great Mosque of Kairouan (the oldest in the Muslim west) to Libya’s timeworn Roman city of Leptis Magna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Discover this sand-swept land of legends with A&K, and experience Egypt & the Middle East as you never imagined them.

 

The birthplace of Western culture, Europe offers the best of all worlds — ancient history, timeless art and culture and impossibly diverse landscapes. On an A&K European luxury holiday, spend your days seeing history come alive as you discover the continent with A&K’s knowledgeable guides, trademark insider-access opportunities and the Travelling Bell Boy service, and round-the-clock support from local experts.

When you travel on a European luxury holiday with A&K, visit cities and countries that give you a virtual timeline of history. Wander the narrow cobbled streets of medieval York in England or listen to a concert in the same hall in Prague where Mozart premiered Don Giovanni. From the Buda Castle Labyrinth of prehistoric caves to the cogwheel railway that climbs to Switzerland’s Pilatus Kulm, discover every corner of the continent with A&K in a luxury holiday that takes you beyond the surface.

 

India is bigger than life: a population that exceeds a billion, more than a million square miles of land and 23 official languages. But one common thread runs through it — India floods your senses from every direction.

Anywhere you go, discover an energetic mélange of culture, aroma and flavor. Delhi is a city of fascinating contrasts, with remnants of the 12th to the 19th centuries lingering in Old Delhi and modern architecture and bustle in New Delhi. Agra is home to the majestic Taj Mahal and A&K arranges for you to view it at sunrise and sunset, when the colors reflecting on its surface are at their most brilliant. To the south, Udaipur sits serenely on the shores of Lake Pichola, where a private cruise offers postcard-worthy vistas at every turn. Stop to visit the Maharana’s Crystal Gallery, opened expressly for you.

Mumbai, formerly known as the fabled Bombay, has a lovely harbor, marked by the Gateway of India, an 85-foot-high arch. Take a private boat ride from Mumbai Harbour to visit the rock-cut cave temples on Elephanta Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Back on land, glimpse everyday life at the Dhobi Ghat outdoor laundry and visit Mani Bhawan, a museum dedicated to the life of Mahatma Gandhi.

A&K even takes you inside the kaleidoscope of sights and sounds that is the spectacular Pushkar Fair, an annual camel and cattle sale attended by tribal villagers from all of Northern India.

Exhilarating landscapes, the filigreed splendors of world-famous cities, and a unique spiritual heritage stretching back for millennia make India the perfect choice for an exotic, inspiring A&K journey.

 

Latin America is a magical medley of influences, from the mysteries of the Incas, Mayas and Aztecs to the vibrant mix of European, African and Asian cultures. With five offices in four countries in Latin America, A&K’s longstanding local connections make possible insider access opportunities out of the reach of the ordinary traveller. In addition, you stay in Latin America’s finest hotels, historic haciendas and elegant resorts for the ultimate in luxury travel and meet the most knowledgeable local experts, from the former resident archaeologist at Machu Picchu to the owners of a rose plantation in Ecuador.

With A&K in Latin America, cruise to the Galápagos on board the expedition ship MV ‘Eclipse’ and travel to a world teeming with wildlife. In South America, take a tango lesson from award-winning tango dancers in Argentina, blend and label your own wine in Chile or meet a famous Ecuadorian artist in his studio. In Peru, take a sunrise stroll through fabled Machu Picchu. In Central America, walk above a rainforest canopy in Costa Rica and, in Mexico, explore a host of Mayan sites with your own private guide. At every turn, you’re in the company of renowned experts who show you their Latin America as only locals know it.

 

An incredible vacation in a scenic destination with abundant wildlife, vineyards nestled in rolling hills, towering mountains, deep canyons and European ambience does not have to be hours away by plane.

Unspoiled, sparsely populated and still within the United States, Alaska’s varied terrain includes towering mountains, pristine coastlines, jagged glaciers and even dense rainforests. You can also admire the scenery from a small expedition cruise ship as you make your way through the fjords and waterways.

From the rivers and canyon lands of the Southwest to the snow-capped mountains and wildflower-dotted meadows of the Rocky Mountains and the faint traces left by Lewis and Clark on their expedition to Montana, the American West has much to offer the intrepid traveller looking for outdoor adventure. Raft on rivers running between red-rock canyons and see soaring rock spires on the mighty Colorado or hike spectacular trails in the Pacific Northwest. Camp under the stars in comfortable riverside tents and dine on delicious multi-course meals prepared by your staff.

With A&K’s handpicked selection of unique independent itineraries, you can experience California your way. In the San Francisco Bay area, sail near the Golden Gate Bridge or cycle through one of the many nearby vineyards. Savor the magnificent wine region of Sonoma and Napa Valley leisurely, stopping to visit premier vineyards with your personal guide and enjoy private wine tastings.

Western Canada beckons visitors with her ancient rainforests, rugged mountains, hanging glaciers and glistening lakes that offer a multitude of outdoor adventures, including fishing, skiing, golfing and hiking. Eastern Canada offers a blend of city and country. In Ontario, fly over Niagara Falls for an unforgettable bird’s-eye view and delve into Niagara wine country, visiting boutique estates and sampling the best wines of the region. In Montreal, Quebec, a romantic, exotic French heritage awaits with unique architecture and decidedly European customs and flair. Nearby Mont Tremblant teems with outdoor activities like rafting, kayaking, cycling, hiking and rock climbing.Join Abercrombie & Kent for a world-class vacation close to home.