Special Offers
Inkaterra Peru - 10% off your combined stay!
Receive 10% off your accommodations, at the luxurious Inkaterra Properties in Peru, when you stay at their 3 award-winning hotels: Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, La Casona Cuzco and the Jungle Lodge Reserva Amazonica in Tambopata. Valid through 2013
Spiced Kids
There is nothing more rewarding than watching your children interact with other kids from a different background, culture and language; or, observing their smart and curious eyes, when they immerse themselves in the fun of exploring the unfamiliar.
Traveling with family, can be challenging and requires some meticulous planning. One must consider the different expectations and agendas for each of the age-groups when creating a multi-generational journey.
It is imperative after a long day of touring to be able to relax, wind down and sleep well. This will not be accomplished with just any room with four walls. Appropriate accommodations must be selected, with safety a top priority. We choose properties with a high level of comfort, with proprietors who delight in their pint size guest and are designed to allow a sense of “freedom”.
At Spiced Destinations, we craft our journeys to seemingly weave-in plenty of family fun activities, while keeping focused on the unique sights and highlights of your destinations.
Whether your family will go horseback riding, white water rafting, visit local schools, try your skills in pottery, shop at authentic markets or try exotic cuisines, we promise to provide a challenging and intriguing content for the minds of the young and young at heart.
If your dream is to give your children the world... we know how to make it magical!
Family Friendly Journeys
Highlights of Peru8 Days / 7 Nights • Suggested Friday arrivals in Lima
A Journey by Private Car & Guide
Featuring: Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu & Cuzco
This Journey captures the essence of the Peruvian treasures, such as the gold jewelries kept in the Larco Museum in Lima, or the Colonial art at the vast Cathedral of Cuzco. But perhaps more important, it captures the “untouchable” treasures of the Peruvian Heritage and History. Through this carefully crafted itinerary you will pay tribute to one of the most enticing countries in the world.
Chile; Land of Natural Diversity12 Days / 11 Nights • Suggested Wednesday arrivals in Santiago
A journey by Private Car & Guide
Featuring: Santiago, Atacama Desert, Northern and Southern Patagonia
With a 2,700 miles-long coastline, the driest desert in the world, more than 2,000 volcanoes (50 are still active), ice fields, glaciers, fjords, lakes, forests, wild rivers, thundering waterfalls and remote exotic islands; Chile is probably the most naturally diverse country in the world. Spiced Destinations takes you on an ‘owe’ inspiring journey to a land of extremities and natural wonders.
Galapagos Eco-Journey aboard the M.V. Eclipse8 Days / 7 Nights • Saturday departures from Guayaquil (or Quito); all Year-Round
A 7-night Luxury Expedition Galapagos Islands Cruise
The Galapagos, one of Planet Earth’s last frontiers; where travelers observe the wonders of evolution in the making. Join the fortunate few, who sail the waters of the Galapagos Islands and hike their trails, encountering the most unique species of flora & fauna at one of the world’s most protected areas.
Cape Peninsula and the Big Five Safari8 Days / 7 Nights • Daily Arrivals in Cape Town, year-round
Luxury Journey by Private Car, featuring Cape Town, Winelands & Safari Game Drives in the Thornybush Nature Private Reserve
From the glittering lights of Cape Town and the breathtaking views from atop Table Mountain, the romantic winelands to the close encounters with the Big Five; this trip is designed as a perfect introduction to the wonders of South Africa. Your luxury hotels and private drivers will further enhance this once-in-a-life-time journey. Start packing!
Highlights of Panama6 Days / 5 Nights • Recommended Tuesday Arrivals in Panama City; year-round
A Journey by Private Car & Guide
Featuring Panama City, Embera Indian Village, Panama Canal & Gamboa Rainforest
Panama… a mere 5-hour flight from New York City, and you arrive at a different world. The country is rich with history and culture and offers unparalleled diversity of eco systems & bio-diversity hotspots. All within an easy reach from the modern and ever partying, Panama City
Perfect for travelers of all ages, this Journey is structured to allow a quick glimpse to Panama City’s Sky Scrapers and Colonial Heritage, the Panama Canal, the Rainforest and its native residents.
Kenya’s Great Migration Special8 Days / 7 Nights • Daily departure. Recommended: July through September 2013
Each year the Mara plays host to the world's greatest natural spectacle, the Great Wildebeest Migration from the Serengeti. From July to October, the promise of rain and fresh life giving grass in the north brings more than 1.3 million Wildebeest together into a single massive herd. They pour across the border into the Mara, making a spectacular entrance in a surging column of life that stretches from horizon to horizon. Join us of one of earth's best displays of abundance!
Affordable Safari in Kenya 20137 Days / 6 Nights • Daily arrivals in Nairobi, April 1 through June 6, 2013
Explore the Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru and the unforgettable Mara on this 7-day Safari affordable adventure! For a limited time, you can embark on a Safari for as low as $1995 per person. Valid April 1 through June 6, 2013.
Featuring Nairobi, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru & the Masai Mara.
Ecuadorian Amazonia Luxury Expedition9 Days / 8 Nights • Sunday Arrivals in Quito; year round
This journey was carefully tailored for travelers looking to explore the Ecuadorian Amazon at the utmost comfort. This most inspiring journey will include a myriad of unexpected possibilities of magical flooded forests, untamed wilds of the Yasuní National Park and the quiet stills of Lemon Lake. During your journey you will climb up canopy observation towers, inch down black-water jungle streams, walk the understory through meandering trails and meet the sacred peoples of the Amazon forest base.
Featuring Quito, Otavalo Indian Market and a 5-day Amazon Region cruise aboard the luxurios M/V Anakonda
Peruvian Amazon Experience in the Tambopata Region4 Days / 3 Nights • Daily arrivals in Puerto Maldonado
Featuring: Exclusive stay at the Canopy Tree House at the Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Lodge
A visit to the tropical rainforest is like entering another world. Two-thirds of all known plant and animal species make their home in these magic jungle regions, and hundreds of millions more are believed to be yet undiscovered. This 3-night Amazon experience, allows you to have a brief glimpse to the one of the world’s most important eco-systems, in one of Peru’s less explored regions.
Kenya Safari & Beach Vacation11 Days / 10 Nights • Daily departure, year round
We invite you to journey with us on this classic tour of Kenya, East Africa that has been crafted to allow the traveler to have a taste of the best this region has to offer. Engage all of your senses on safaris at world class nature reserves where you will experience the serenity of the natural beauty of the area, become exhilarated with the sights and sounds of the animals and enjoy cuisine that will tantalize your taste buds. After following in the footsteps of explores, writers and adventurers you will be ready to relax or choose from a variety of water sports at one of the top 20 beach resorts worldwide!
Family Friendly Properties
Remota Lodge, Puerto Natales, PatagoniaA hotel so far away and hard enough to reach; you deserve being here. A destination marvelous and beautiful in itself. Prepare and anticipate the journey like you do a good party or family celebration, moments you dream long before they finally become an unforgettable experience.
M/V Galapagos Explorer IIBuilt in Italy in 1990, with an overall length of 89.35 m and reaching 17 knots, the All-Suites M/V Galapagos Explorer II is the safest and most elegant of the vessels to cruise the Galapagos’s waters. Designed to provide maximum comfort for its 100 passengers visiting the Galapagos National Park, this vessel travels to the remotest islands of the Archipelago
Thornybush Game Lodge - The Bush BeckonsAdjacent to the Greater Kruger National Park, within the famous Thornybush Nature Reserve is the Thornybush Game Lodge, where unrivalled big game viewing is complemented by elegant accommodation and sublime cuisine.
Le Quartier Français - a Relais & Chateaux AubergeLe Quartier Français is an exclusive boutique hotel situated in the heart of the Franschhoek Valley. Tucked away in secluded gardens, with beautiful views, it is a fairytale-like haven of tranquility. A complete gastronomic journey can be experienced at Le Quartier Français. Sticky buns for breakfast, WOW-bites on The Common Room terrace and award-winning South African inspired cuisine by Margot Janse in the award-winning Tasting Room. It is the extra-ordinary staff; the opulently comfortable rooms and the attention to detail that ensure that this Relais & Chateaux Auberge is the ultimate spoiling.
Shumbalala Game Lodge - Thornybush Nature ReserveShumbalala Game Lodge is set in the heart of the 14 000 hectare Thornybush Nature Reserve, adjacent to the Greater Kruger National Park, Shumbalala offers the tradition of Africa experienced in luxurious surroundings.
Kumarakom Lake Resort, KeralaParadise on earth, dedicated to to perfect balance of nature and mankind coexistence
M/V Aqua Amazon CruiseExperience the world as it was at the very beginning of time. Sail the waters of the mighty Amazon.
Every week of the year, the award-winning Aqua Expeditions’ luxurious M/V Aqua takes 24 passengers deep into Peru’s Amazon wilderness to places only ever visited by only a fortunate few.
Estancia El Colibri, CordobaEstancia de Charme El Colibri member of “Relais & Châteaux” is located in the heart of 410 acres, surrounded by a river, at only 45 minutes drive of Cordoba International airport. It is the place to experience an Argentinean Working Ranch where the owners produce their meat, fruits, vegetables and flowers.
Tierra Atacama, San Pedro de Atacama, ChileTierra Aacama is an Adventure Spa, a place where guests combine active enjoyment of the desert with profound restfulness. We present the great beauty of the Altiplano via guided hikes, bikes, horse rides and in vans. Back at the hotel, rejuvenation comes from massages, pool time, lounging on outdoor beds, meditation, conversation and lovely cocktails and meals.
M.V. Eclipse, Galapagos Expedition VesselSituated 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) off the coast of Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands offer a unique interaction with nature and their name is synonymous with the celebration of the diversity of species on Earth. The M.V. Eclipse has 24 spacious fully air-conditioned staterooms with either picture windows or large portholes, providing a view of the waters surrounding you.
Titilaka LodgePrepare to be overwhelmed; expect to be completely at peace, connected with the timeless spirit of Lake Titicaca, surrounded by intensely blue sky and water.
explora AtacamaAt explora Atacama you can choose between over 50 different excursions. On foot or horseback or by bicycle; a couple of hours to a full day; gentle or more physically challenging.
Gamboa Rainforest ResortA Luxury Resort & Spa in the midst of the Gamboa Rain Forest at the Panama Canal, offering perfect combination of spectacular views of the Chargres River and the jungle, as well as family friendly activities and excursions, including on-site Aerial Tram.
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo HotelA select boutique cloud-forest resort considered “the Garden of Eden” by Condé Nast Traveller (Jan. 2007), lets you experience life at an exclusive royal Inca retreat for your stay. Enjoy the benefits of a de-stress massage at our mystical UNU Spa, and you will have the opportunity to participate in group eco-activities, such as bird watching or a guided Orchid walk, offered on the hotel' 12-acre grounds.
