9 Top Classic Discovery adventures for 2022

We enter the ancient Medina of Fes through the ornately decorated Blue Gate and weave through a labyrinth of narrow alleyways full of artisan shops and tantalizing food stalls. Local traders show off displays of exquisite craftsmanship, and mule-pulled chariots scuttle around sacred mosques and shrines. Outside of Morocco's imperial cities, we discover vast mountain landscapes inhabited by native Berber communities, and the charming seaside town of Essaouira. 

Costa Rica is a wildlife lover's paradise. Follow your dedicated tour leader into the lush cloud forest to discover a biodiverse ecosystem, home to exotic mammals, birds, amphibians and insects. Sleepy sloths cling to mossy branches, emerald-green resplendent quetzal birds flutter through the canopy, and vibrant frogs hop amongst the undergrowth. Meet white-faced capuchin monkeys on the palm-fringed beaches of Manuel Antonio National Park and witness sea turtle nesting between June and September.

As you twist and turn your way through the blush-pink crevices of the dusty Siq in Jordan, your heartbeat quickens. We delve further into the cavern, peering around every blind corner in anticipation. Then, all of a sudden, sunlight pours into the abyss, and the walls open up to reveal the magnificent Treasury in the 'Rose City' of Petra. We edge forward for a closer look and admire the intricate carvings of this 1st Century temple that are still perfectly formed and clear to see.

Take the plunge and make 2022 the year you go on safari in Botswana, Africa. Feel your skin tingle as you follow dusty paw prints in search of elusive lion and leopard in Chobe National Park, and keep a look out for crocodile lurking in the shallows of the Okavango Delta. Herds of elephant trample across the vast grassy meadows, buffalo gather at waterholes, and, if you're lucky, you may spot an endangered black or white rhino roaming the outback. 

Setting off from the iconic capital of Japan, you'll be immersed in vibrant city skylines as well as tranquil temples, surrounded by inquisitive deer. Travel at 300 kilometres per hour by bullet train to the Japanese Alps, where the famous snow monkey take a dip in the hot springs. Then return to the delightful streets of Kyoto, which is abundant with picturesque Zen gardens - perfect for relaxation and reflection.