World Expeditions

Paddy staffers recommend: The Salomon XA Elevate GTX is a great all rounder trekking shoe and it’s available in men’s and women’s styles. Paddy staffers recommend: The Merrel Moab 2 GTX as it is a lightweight mid-cut boot which still provides you with great support, both for your feet and ankles. Paddy staffers recommend: The Scarpa Kailash Trek GTX boot is a fantastic option for all of your rugged off-track hiking. The boot provides you with great shock absorption and support when walking on hard uneven surfaces, it is fully waterproof and has a protective TPU toe cap.

As part of our February 2019 charity challenge, the 17 volunteers spent a week at bear sanctuaries in Vietnam and Laos working with staff on a variety of bear enrichment programs during their Free the Bears journey. The group worked tirelessly to help complete the new home for animals affected by illegal wildlife trade in Laos in the lead-up to the launch and official opening ceremony of the new Luang Prabang Wildlife Our newest sanctuary in Laos, the Luang Prabang Wildlife Sanctuary, is home to many different species of animals rescued from the illegal wildlife trade – besides the bears and red pandas. The Laos government’s new ruling to ban wildlife exports has been a game-changer for the industry and means that it’s likely to see several bear bile farms close down in the coming year or two.

It is with great sadness that renowned art scholar, former Art Gallery of NSW director and treasured friend and tour escort of World Expeditions, Edmund Capon passed away on Sunday, March 17, after a year-long battle with melanoma. In life you lead, you follow or get out of the way – and anyone who new Edmund would know he was always found at the front – living life to the fullest extent and with a flair that won the hearts and minds of everyone he came in contact with. With his flair for inspiring people with his incredible knowledge of Chinese art, it only made sense to have Edmund escort a tour to China to bring to life the antiquities, crafts and sites of this ancient land. Those in World Expeditions are fortunate to have known Edmund, whether on one of his special tours, attending his inspirational and entertaining presentations in our Sydney office or in the course of life generally will have their own memories.

– Breakfasts, lunches and dinners while on trek – Use of a gear pack including sleeping bag, fibre filled jacket, thermarest and headtorch – Breakfasts, lunches and dinners while on trek – Use of a gear pack including sleeping bag, fibre filled jacket, thermarest and headtorch – Breakfasts, lunches and dinners while on trek – Use of a gear pack including sleeping bag, fibre filled jacket, thermarest and headtorch – Breakfasts, lunches and dinners while on trek – Use of a gear pack including sleeping bag, fibre filled jacket, thermarest and headtorch – Trek to magnificent views of Mount Salcantay (6270m), regarded as one of the most sacred snow peaks in Inca mythology and is the highest peak in Vilcabamba mountain range. – Enjoy two scenic train journeys from Hydroelectric train station to Aguas Calientes and from Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo. – Enjoy a guided tour of the Machu Picchu sanctuary with time to explore the site at your own pace.