Africa and Asia Pacific

Australia Trip Highlights

Great Barrier Reef
Delight in seeing the largest living organism up close—in its full, multicolored splendor! Composed of billions of tiny organisms called “coral polyps,” the Great Barrier Reef is a natural wonder made of over 3,000 individual reefs that will fill you with awe.

Discover The World’s Oldest Living Culture
Be greeted by Aboriginals who are the original inhabitants of the Kuranda rainforest at Tjapukai Aboriginal Culture Park. They welcome you with stories and teach you some traditional Aboriginal arts and crafts, boomerang-throwing, how to play the didgeridoo and more.

Hike At Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Feel the power of Uluru on a privately guided hike around its base. Sacred to the Aboriginals, this stunning monolith looms over the red desert surrounding it. As mammoth as it is spectacularly beautiful, it is one of natural wonders of the world and an iconic symbol of Australia.

Explore Scenic Sydney
Tour this delightful city on a harbour boat cruise. Visit the magnificent Sydney Opera House and tour Taronga Zoo after-hours where you can meet some Australian animals up close!

Live The Life Of An Australian Cowboy
Imagine yourself being a real Australian cowboy when you visit the Tobruk Sheep Farm! Learn how to herd and shear sheep. And work in partnership with the instinctively brilliant sheep dogs that help you get the job done.

Ride A Camel Across The Red Desert
Experience sunrise riding on the back of a camel! Watch the desert wake up in front of your eyes—and see the flora and fauna around you in breathtaking detail as you leisurely cross the vast expanse.

Discover The Gold Coast And Byron Bay
Explore the Gold Coast—the fabulous city, famous surfing beaches and astounding rainforest. Take a side trip to nearby Byron Bay to go kayaking in its picture-perfect waters or simply lounge on its white-sand beaches!

Adventures by Disney Australia Tour Accommodations:

• Shangri-La Sydney
• Sails in the Desert
• Sea Temple Palm Cove
• Sheraton Mirage Gold Coast

Meals Included: 10 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 6 Dinners

Age Requirements: Minimum age 4, Recommended age 7+

China Highlights

Experience the History of Beijing
Explore Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City on a privately guided tour. Walk along the Great Wall—one of the Seven New Wonders of the World—and see the beautiful forests below.

Meet China’s Pandas
Observe a variety of delightful pandas on a privately guided visit to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding—China’s premier institution devoted to the preservation of these rare and beloved animals.

Terra Cotta Warriors in Xi’an
Take an excursion to Xi’an for a privately guided visit to see the platoons of terracotta warriors and horses. Buried with China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang Di, these reddish clay sculptures are among the most significant archeological finds of the 20th century!

Explore Hong Kong
Be awed by the panoramic vistas of Hong Kong from atop Victoria Peak, shop at the world-famous Stanley Market and enjoy this city’s excellent culinary offerings.

Cultural Entertainment
Enjoy traditional Chinese culture with a performance of the Sichuan Opera—featuring the magical art of face changing. Be amazed when you see actors changing more than 10 masks in under 20 seconds!

Visit Hong Kong Disneyland Resort And Shanghai Disneyland
Top off your visit to Hong Kong with the magical experience of Hong Kong Disneyland, which boasts 7 lands. And while you’re on the mainland, thrill to Shanghai Disney Resort—the newest Disney Resort in existence—with a theme park featuring some attractions you can’t find anywhere else!

Adventures by Disney China Accommodations:

• The Peninsula Hong Kong
• Rosewood Beijing
• The Ritz Carlton, Chengdu
• The Shangri-La Guilin
• The Peninsula Shanghai

Adventures by Disney China Meals Included: 11 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches, 7 Dinners

Age Requirements: Minimum age 6, Recommended age 8+

Japan Highlights

Rickshaw Tour
Tour Kyoto’s Arashiyama district and the Bamboo Forest in a traditional rickshaw.

Kyoto Dinner and Show
Feast in an elegant setting, meet a Maiko and try your hand at Samurai sword play.

Origami Crane Folding in Hiroshima
Celebrate peace and fold a unique paper crane, then add it to the museum’s collection.

Bento Box-Making
Make an authentic Japanese bento box at a local cooking school—then enjoy your delectable creation.

Hozugawa River Boat Ride
Take in the enchanting scenery that surrounds you on an exhilarating ride on the Hozugawa River.

Sumo Experience & Museum
Discover the ancient sport of sumo wrestling and see a live demonstration.

Shirakawa-go Village
Visit this serene, traditional mountain village that provides a rare look at life in pre-modern Japan.

Adventures by Disney Japan Accommodations:

• Hyatt Regency Kyoto OR Four Seasons Kyoto (pending departure date)
• Hotel Associa Takayama Resort
• Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa
• The Peninsula Tokyo

Adventures by Disney Japan Meals Included: 10 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 7 Dinners

Age Requirements: Minimum age 6, Recommended age 8+

America’s Cup Sailing Experience
Set a course for adventure as you sail aboard an actual America’s Cup Yacht in Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour.

After-Hours Auckland Zoo Tour
Become mesmerized by this magnificent menagerie of over 1,400 animals on a private after-hours tour.

Zip Lining & Bush Walk
Get 2 very different views of the rainforest as you zipline above the terrain, then head below it on a fascinating walking tour.

Spellbound Glowworm & Caves Tour
Head into the dark caves to be awed by the illuminated brilliance of a canopy covered in amazing, bioluminescent creatures.

Marae Experience (Māori Welcome)
Experience a traditional Māori welcome as you are immersed in the culture and traditions of New Zealand’s indigenous people.

National Kiwi Hatchery Experience
Get a look at the cycle—egg incubation through hatching— of kiwi conservation during this remarkable hatchery visit.

Punting on Avon River
Glide upon the Avon River as a punter gently steers you through the genteel Christchurch scenery that surrounds you.

Franz Josef Glacier Valley Hike
Hike along the dramatic Waiho River Valley with its verdant rainforest, leading to views of the imposing Franz Josef Glacier.

Horseback Riding
Ride in Mount Aspiring National Park on a guided tour through stunning scenery used as locations in many feature films.

Dart River Wilderness Jet Boat
Thrill to the euphoria of speeding along the Dart River Valley through pristine landscapes on an exciting Jet Boat ride.

Private Winery Tour & Tasting
Swirl, swish and sip your way through a private tour and tasting at Gibbston Valley Winery, an iconic Queenstown destination.

Accommodations

• Park Hyatt Auckland
• Pullman Rotorua
• Crowne Plaza Christchurch
• Te Waonui Forest Retreat
• Hotel St. Moritz Queenstown

Meals

• 11 Breakfasts
• 10 Lunches
• 7 Dinners

Age

• Minimum Age: 8
• Suggested Age: 10+

South Africa Highlights

The South Africa family vacation from Adventures by Disney starts in historic Cape Town. It then treks through the charming countryside of George to the shimmering beauty of Knysna before venturing into safari country at Kapama Game Reserve. Answer the call of the wild as you cross paths with big cats and other Big Five game—such as elephant, buffalo and rhinoceros!

Experience Cape Town
Take a cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain, Cape Town for a privately guided hike. Then, descend back into town for a visit to the District Six apartheid museum.

3-Day Safari At The Kapama Game Reserve
Climb aboard a jeep for a private expedition into the bush country in search of the “Big 5:” lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and cape buffaloes.

Privately Guided Hike At Featherbed Nature Reserve
Take a ferry across the Knysna Lagoon to the Featherbed Nature Reserve. Marvel at the scenery as you hike the trails to a mountaintop vista.

Cape Of Good Hope And African Penguins
View the southern tip of the African continent at the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point. Following lunch on the oceanfront of Simon’s Town, enjoy a walk to a sandy cove where you’ll be greeted by charming African penguins.

Adventures by Disney South Africa Accommodations:

• Table Bay Hotel
• Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa
• Spa Suites at Kapama River Lodge

Meals Included: 9 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches, 6 Dinners

Age Requirements: Minimum age 6, Recommended age 8+

Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia Highlights

Cooking Class in Hoi An
Visit Hoi An’s vibrant central market with a chef to learn more about the kinds of regional fresh ingredients you will use for your private Vietnamese cooking class!

Study with Tai-Chi Master and visit Hanoi
Practice “meditation in motion” with a tai-chi master in a local park. Then explore The Temple of Literature and mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh in the bustling city of Hanoi.

Mount Phousi Hike and Organic Rice Farm in Laos
Rise early and greet the monks before hiking up to Mount Phousi – “The Holy Mountain” to see panoramic views of Luang Prabang. Then, visit an organic rice farm and discover what it’s like to live off the land!

Elephant Excursion at Angkor Wat
Embark on an unforgettable elephant ride as you visit the beautiful temples of this famous archaeological site.

Tuk-Tuk Temple Treasure Hunt
Adults and Junior Adventurers participate in a “treasure hunt” while exploring the temples at the Angkor Archaeological Park by tuk-tuk — an airy covered cart pulled by a motorcycle. You’ll never forget this incredibly magical place!

UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Explore Angkor Archelogical Park, Luang Prabang and Hoi An, named as UNESCO World Heritage sites due to their cultural importance to the common heritage of humankind. Each of these sites offers unique beauty and significance to the Southeast Asian culture.

Southeast Asia Vacation Accommodations:
Park Hyatt Saigon
Sunrise Premium Resort Hoi An
Sofitel Legend Metropole
Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao
Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra

Meals Included: 11 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 6 Dinners

Age Requirements: Minimum age 6, Recommended age 8+