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Seasons Archives: Winter

Japan under a blanket of snow

In Japan

Try the North in winter

Japan. The North. Winter. In this itinerary Matthieu Zellweger opens a door to the northern Japan during the season that fascinates him most: winter. Designed as an exploration of the further reaches of this far-flung country (Sapporo, Japanese Alps), it takes you from Hokkaido back to a cultural center of the country (Kanazawa) and then to the big city — Tokyo. This itinerary will offer you in turn modern and light aspects (the Snow Festival in Sapporo if the dates allow it), a fascinating and unfamiliar city (Hakodate), a total immersion into the harsh Japanese winter in Kakunodate before you marvel at the cultural beauties of the country further south in Kanazawa. Of course you will experience traditional Japanese inns (“ryokan”) as well as very contemporary places. Will you allow your curiosity to follow the path that Matthieu opens to the north of Japan in its most beautiful season ?
From CHF 5,865.–

Exhilaration at the edge of the world – The splendours of Namibia

In Namibia

Let the wonders of nature take your breath away

Meander through the country, discovering its sublime landscapes, mesmerizing geology, passing through the wildlife reserves holding mythical animals such as the Black Rhino. Each accommodation will be an experience in itself and will charm you. Observation, bush safari, sea kayaking, astronomy, and horseback riding, are a few of the activities you will experience in this vast and still mysterious country.
Depending on itinerary choice

From the Okavango Delta to the Victoria Falls

In Botswana

In the middle of the Okavango Delta, go in search of the Big 5

Elephant, black rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard… But also a multitude of other animals somewhat less well-known but equally fascinating! Botswana is one of the few African countries where anti-poaching is taken seriously and its wildlife is naturally safer. In addition, the magnificent and unique environment of the Okavango Delta has superb small lodges for observation. For a truly exceptional trip you can finish with a couple of days at the Victoria Falls.
Depending on itinerary choice

Costa Rica and its natural treasures

In Costa Rica

Observe the greatest concentration of wildlife in the world

The montane rain forest and its famous quetzal, the Caribbean coast and the imperial toucan, the Pacific coast and the mythical jaguar: three icons over a myriad of others. Costa Rica offers much more to attentive observers: with a surface as large as Switzerland, there is no lack of opportunities to make magnificent observations. It is also a country which has made the choice of preservation and ecotourism, and which contains a trove of other natural treasures.
Depending on itinerary choice

Unknown Japan with Matthieu

In Japan

Go explore beyond appearances

Japan is a mysterious and very attractive country where a guide will help you to understand the traditions, its history and its social codes. Mathieu invites you to experience his Japan – the places that draw him back, the cuisine he loves, the areas he enjoys to walk through. With Mathieu Japan reveals itself.
From CHF 5,980.–

Fauna and Flora, medieval villages, landscapes, space and tranquility

In Spain

Spend a week in the Outback

In the heart of the Guadarrama National Park — one of the richest areas of biodiversity in Europe — experience some hidden facets of Spain: beautiful villages, a captivating history, legendary birds (vultures, eagles, owls) and fascinating people who are promoting slow tourism in the real sense.
From CHF 1,380.–

Snow-shoeing, hot-springs & the northern lights

In Iceland

Recharge your batteries with snow-shoes on your feet

The winter light in Iceland is magical, during the day the sun reflects off the ice and snow, and when dark falls the aurora borealis is spectacular. In February, the day-lenght is almost the same length as in Switzerland and there is great opportunity for snow-shoeing. The mix of snowshoes, relaxing in hot springs, the magical light and the aurora borealis is an experience not to be missed!
€ 2600