TORONTO — Globus is expanding its Asia and Africa portfolio for 2027 with four new Small Group Discovery tours and more than two dozen itinerary variations in some of the world’s most sought-after destinations.
The expanded collection includes new itineraries in Japan, East Africa, Namibia and Sri Lanka, along with new city stays, beach escapes and destination extensions across several existing Asia and Africa tours.
According to Globus, the additions respond to growing demand for longer, more immersive travel experiences in destinations that can be challenging to explore independently.
“When you’ve travelled halfway around the world, every extra day matters,” said Steve Born, chief marketing officer for the Globus family of brands. “Asia and Africa are destinations that reward travellers who slow down and stay awhile. They’re also places where touring truly shines. We handle every detail – from transportation and hotels to insider experiences and local experts – so our guests can spend less time figuring things out and more time being fully present in the places they’ve dreamed of seeing.”
FOUR NEW ITINERARIES
Leading the 2027 collection are four new Small Group Discovery itineraries.
Legacy of Japan with Hokkaido is a 13-day journey from Tokyo to Kyoto that ventures beyond Japan’s traditional highlights to include Hokkaido. The itinerary features experiences such as a visit to the Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park, a sake tasting, a soba-making class, a Shinkansen bullet train ride, a gold leaf craft workshop and time in Kyoto.
Also new is the 13-day Kenya & Tanzania Safari Expedition, which takes travellers through six parks, reserves and conservancies aboard custom-built safari vehicles, with opportunities to view the Big Five, enjoy bush meals and visit local tribal communities.
Namibia: Land of Contrasts with Johannesburg combines South Africa and Namibia over 13 days, with visits to destinations including Sossusvlei, Swakopmund and Etosha National Park, alongside wildlife viewing and Indigenous cultural experiences.
Rounding out the new additions is Sri Lanka: Ancient Capitals & Wild Kingdoms, a 12-day itinerary featuring UNESCO World Heritage Sites, elephant safaris, tea country rail journeys and village experiences.
MORE WAYS TO STAY LONGER
Globus is also expanding several of its existing itineraries with new pre- and post-tour options.
‘Visions of Japan’ now offers seven itinerary variations that incorporate Hiroshima, Osaka and/or Seoul, while ‘Majestic Japan’ adds three new combinations featuring Seoul, Osaka or both.
‘Discover South Korea’ has been expanded with extensions to Tokyo, a longer Japan itinerary or Jeju Island.
Meanwhile, ‘Timeless India’ now includes five new combinations incorporating Dubai, Mumbai, Udaipur and Kathmandu.
In Africa, Globus has added more than a dozen new safari combinations.
‘Kenya: A Classic Safari’ now offers options with a Nairobi city stay, a Mombasa beach extension or both, while ‘Kenya & Tanzania: The Safari Experience’ has been expanded to include Nairobi, Zanzibar and optional gorilla trekking experiences in Uganda.
COSMOS ALSO EXPANDS
Sister brand Cosmos is also growing its Asia and Africa offerings for 2027.
New tours include Essential China, featuring Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu and Shanghai, with an optional Hong Kong extension. The brand is also adding new extensions to existing itineraries, including Seoul on ‘Classic Japan’, Goa or Sri Lanka on ‘Best of India’, and Nairobi and Mombasa on ‘On Safari in Kenya’.
For more information, go to https://www.globusjourneys.ca/ and https://www.cosmosvacations.ca/.
