HANG OUT WITH JUNGLE FRIENDS
LEARN the medicinal benefits of jungle plants, test your skills in a jungle cooking class and treat your face to a mud mask on an adventure that unearths the local lifestyle in Ecuador.
Flight Centre is offering travellers a 15% discount on this seven-day adventure in the Amazon rainforest, which features a bonus four-day homestay with a Quichua family.
Highlights include a canoe trip to the AmaZOOnico Animal Rescue Centre, a visit to the local Cando School to play soccer with the young kids and a shaman healing ceremony with a jungle marriage ceremony.
The trip is now priced from $425* per person twin share and includes four nights at a jungle lodge, two nights in a basic hotel, four breakfasts, three lunches, four dinners, transport during the trip, services of an tour leader, local guides and activities as specified.
Airfares are not included, but can be arranged by Flight Centre in conjunction with this trip.
The discount is valid for departures before July 31, 2013 and is valid for sale until March 31, 2013.
*Prices are subject to change and availability at the time of booking.
Phone Flight Centre on 1300 939 414 or see www.flightcentre.com.au for more details.
CONQUER MONGOLIA LIKE GENGHIS KHAN
SLEEP under the stars in a ger tent and ride by horseback across Mongolia like the legendary Genghis Khan on this grassroots adventure from Flight Centre, with a bonus 15% off.
Keen nomads have a chance to live with a local family on this eight-day adventure that trails from Ulaanbaatar to Terelj National Park, a spectacular alpine retreat with dense forests and rock formations.
Local activities include learning how to milk cows to make dairy, learning the art of archery with Mongolian bows and arrows and sewing traditional garments from fabric patterns.
The trip is priced from $899* per person twin share, including five nights in a traditional ger tent, two nights in a basic hotel, five breakfasts, six lunches, five dinners, transport during the trip, services of a tour leader and driver, and local activities as specified in the itinerary.
Airfares are not included, but can be arranged in conjunction with this trip.
The trip is valid for travel from June 22 to Sept 15, 2013 and valid for sale until August 31, unless old out prior.
*Price is subject to change and availability at the time of booking.
Phone Flight Centre on 1300 939 414 or see flightcentre.com.au for more details.
SUNNY SOUTH EAST ASIA HOLIDAYS
IF you are still dreaming of pina coladas and sand between your toes, Flight Centre has wrapped up some realistic holiday deals to whisk you away to Thailand or Bali for a summer escape.
Until February 1, holidaymakers can kick off the New Year feeling refreshed and revitalised with a five-night escape at Club Med resorts in Phuket and Bali.
The packages include return airport transfers, five nights’ twin share accommodation in a superior room, three gourmet meals daily at a choice of two restaurants, a bar and snacking service, and daily and nightly entertainment.
Guests will also have access to a range of sports and activities at the resorts, including tuition such a Flying Trapeze and Archery, as well as onsite Kids Clubs for children aged 4 to 13 years.
Prices start from $1065* per adult and from $619* per child for Clud Med Phuket and from $1005* per adult and from $585* per child for Club Med Bali.
Club Med Phuket is located south of Bangkok on Kata Bay and offers great views of the Andaman Sea. The resort features traditional Thai bungalows, also known as long houses, a day spa and a tranquil garden area, where guests can practise yoga beneath the frangipani trees.
Club Med Bali sits on the beach at Nusa Dua, surrounded by sea temples and rice paddies, with grand views of the Batur volcano. The resort is features a spacious layout and draws up exotic Balinese architecture.
All prices are valid for travel until April 30, 2013.
Packages must be booked before February 1, 2013.
*Conditions may apply. Price is subject to change and availability at the time of purchase.
Phone Flight Centre on 1300 939 414 or see flightcentre.com.au for more details.
