The Moluccas are the original Spice Islands; a magical destination, beautiful, remote and unspoiled, with a long, fascinating and turbulent history. For millennia these fertile volcanic isles were the world’s only source of the ‘holy trinity’ of rare spices; cloves, nutmeg, and …

Experience afascinating look at the colonial history of Indonesia and its role in the international spice trade during the 17th century. Travel in a eastward arc capturing the maritime route of the early colonials who traversed the Indonesian waters in search of the precious spices found within …

Experience Indonesia aboard the Star Clipper, a ship as fleet as the wind and as graceful as a swan. This 15-day itinerary starts and ends the season with sailing from Singapore to Bali and in reverse. Notice a collision of cultures, hear a few of Indonesia's 300 dialects spoken, and sniff the …

In 1858, Wallace conceived the theory of natural selection independently of Charles Darwin. It was published, along with a description of Darwin’s own theory, in the same year. Explore some of the areas that Wallace found so fascinating: remote mountainous islands with forested coastlines, …

From Kota Kinabalu to Singapore, admire breathtaking landscapes, clear tropical waters and high tumbling waterfalls. Enjoy Kuching's historic waterfront is the perfect place to take a sunset stroll. Get a taste of colonial Singapore at Raffles, where the Singapore Sling was invented, Emerald …

Get a glimpse into daily life, try the local cuisine, and immerse yourself in a culture that has largely remained unchanged for years during this 12-day tour. Journey through Northern Sri Lanka and get an authentic look at daily life. Explore the capital city of Colombo before touring Wilpattu …