Iconic Places, Lasting Memories

Classic holiday destinations become classics because they are loved across generations, yet despite the photos and the stories, they still have the power to surprise us. Perhaps it’s the way a sunset transforms a familiar landscape, an unplanned wildlife encounter, or the simple joy of experiencing somewhere you’ve long dreamed of seeing for yourself.

From the vast Australian Outback and the commanding presence of Uluru to Hue’s Imperial City, Ubud’s Balinese culture and the ancient temples of Angkor, these are journeys we think deserve to be called “the classics”.

A classic holiday with Skanda might begin in Cape Town, exploring the city, coast and mountains before unwinding on the white-sand beaches of Kenya. Further north, you’ll see the red dunes of Namibia’s Sossusvlei, a landscape unlike anywhere else, while Bhutan’s hidden treasures reveal themselves through cloud-ringed monasteries and unspoiled natural scenery.

When we travel, the world’s great landmarks may be what initially attract us, but it’s the experiences that make them memorable. From watching the sun rise over the Taj Mahal to sailing India’s waterways on a traditional rice barge and seeing Fort Kochi’s iconic Chinese fishing nets, it’s those fleeting seconds we remember long after we’ve returned home. In Africa, it might be the thunder of Victoria Falls combined with wildlife and wilderness, while in South America, the Sacred Valley opens the way to the ever-mystifying world of the Incas. And in Canada, the Rocky Mountaineer offers a spectacular rail journey through the Canadian Rockies.

Whatever classics are on your travel list, our tailor-made journeys combine the places you’ve always wanted to see with the freedom to explore them your way.