Fall in love with France on this exclusive 6-day cruise along the Rhône River, an important and signifcant waterway. One of the major rivers of Europe, the Rhône begins in Switzerland, passes through Lake Geneva, and runs through southeastern France befory emptying into the Mediterranean. Water has shaped deep gorges in the cliffs, creating majestic cirques, caves and chasms that are among the most famous in Europe. Wooded plateaus and valleys shaped by agriculture are home to remarkable fauna and flora. Among the offerings on this cruise, you can stroll across La Voulte, a veritable natural citadel of limestone, and the Vercors Regional Nature Park extending over 186,000 hectares. Discover the unique Pont d'Arc Cavern, a replica of the famous Chauvet Cave.
Highlights
Visit charming Avignon and the City of Popes
Discover the exceptional area of Camargue with its diverse bird life
Enjoy Les Baux-de-Provence, one of France's most beautiful villages
Explore the beautiful Ardèche Gorges and unique Pont d'Arc Cavern
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Arrive in France and board the ship in Lyon at 3:00 p.m. at the Quai Claude Bernard. Spend the afternoon cruising. After you’ve comfortably settled in your cabin, be introduced to the crew during a welcome cocktail party and enjoy dinner on board followed by an evening of entertainment.
The morning will be spent cruising. Optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Set off on our guided tour of the Papal Palace, set high on a rocky outcrop surrounded by the city walls.
DISCOVERY: You'll leave by coach for the Pont du Gard, a true masterpiece of ancient architecture. We'll hike along the aqueduct trail, a 2-mile walk through the site with numerous viewing points. At the end of our trek, we'll visit the museum.
We'll return on board for dinner and an evening of entertainment. Dinner and begin to cruise to Arles. We’ll remain in port overnight.
Optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Join us for an excursion to the Camargue—an immense exceptional plain where the sea, wetlands and pools are inhabited by an extraordinary variety of waterfowl.
DISCOVERY: Safari in the Camargue. Far from the tourist traps, discover the Petite and Grande Camargue from the back of a jeep with local guides who will share their enthusiasm for this legendary area. You'll cross the Parc Naturel Régional de Camargue.
The afternoon will be spent cruising to Martigues. Enjoy some free time exploring the city before we set off once again for Avignon.
Day 4: Avignon | Saint-Etienne-des-Sorts | Viviers
Optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: This morning, join us on an excursion to Les-Baux-de-Provence, undoubtedly one of the prettiest villages in France.
DISCOVERY: You'll be taken by coach to the starting point of a hike in the Alpilles Mountains to the village of Baux-de-Provence. You'll have a great view of the legendary village and the surrounding valley.
In the afternoon, optional excursion for both packages: A trip by coach through the Gorges de l’Ardèche.
Afterwards, we'll return on board and leave for Viviers. We'll remain in port overnight.
In the morning arrive at La Voulte and enjoy an incredible excursion to the Vercors where you can visit a traditional wine cellar followed by a wine tasting at the famous Clairette de Die. At night enjoy a glamorous gala evening on board.
Day 6: Lyon, France | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Finally arrive back in Lyon and enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking around 9:00 a.m.
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Main Deck- Cat A
13 double cabins
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Notes
20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
Initial deposit is 25%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by Bank transfer or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
Beyond expectations! Then again we weren't sure what to expect. Lovely stay at the lodge, met other like-minded travelers (many had their trips planned by Adventure Life) and the owner was a gracious hostess. It felt like you were one happy family, visiting with a favorite aunt.
Nancy Sin
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The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
2 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
3 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.
