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Turtle Island & Orang Utans Ex Sandakan 2 days/ 1 night Discover Kota Kinabalu 3 days / 2 nights From $ 215 per person twin share. Depart from Sandakan for your boat transfer to Selingan Turtle Island. Check in to your chalet and then after dinner, watch the turtles lay their eggs on the beach. Join in by transferring the eggs to the hatchery and then release the hatchlings into the sea. This memorable experience will stay with you as you depart the next day to the mainland. Proceed to the Sepilok Orang Utan Centre and witness the feeding of orphaned Orang Utans. From $ 489 per person twin share.

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Immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes and rich history of Central Otago. Your journey starts in the Central Otago wine growing region where you can enjoy cycling through the vineyards sampling some of the fine wine and produce on the way. Spend three days cycling the famed Otago Central Rail Trail from Clyde to Middlemarch, staying in historic gold mining towns plus plenty of side-trips to visit some of the hidden secrets off the trail. The tour ends with a sumptuous celebratory lunch before catching one of the world’s great train trips – the Taieri Gorge Train through to Dunedin. This tour is fully-supported, all accommodation, most meals and activities are included as is cycle hire. Pre-tour extension also available. From NZD$1650 per person (twin share)…

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Headwater's varied 9-day Rivers and Vineyards independent cycling holiday takes travellers along an off-the-beaten track wine route in central France via world-famous vineyards, cherry orchards and riverside trails. Gothic cathedrals, mediaeval castles, Renaissance squares and fairytale houses all make for a very scenic cycling holiday. You get wine tasting opportunities every day and can enjoy local cuisine. The trip also makes a foray across the Rhine into Germany for two nights. This Headwater trip is priced from $2729pp share twin and departs every two days to 24 september 09 ex Strasbourg Railway Station.

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Discover a corner of Venetia, just 30 minutes from Venice on a gentle cycling holiday. They can ride through ancient vineyards, cherry orchards and along hidden canal paths on this 9-day independent cycling holiday with Headwater Holidays. The region is home to patrician villas, castles and great art cities. Palladio was the most famous Renaissance architect and many of his villas, including Villa Rotondo, can be visited while discovering the Venetian countryside. En route eat well and stay in friendly character hotels and enjoy some great Venetian home cooking and sample dozens of wines. Trip is priced from $3011pp share twin.

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To celebrate St Patrick's Day, G.A.P Adventures has released a 15% saving on all land based Europe trips. New bookings only, booked and deposited between 11 and 31 March 2009, for travel between 11 March and 30 November 2009. Like the active 8 day Ireland Walk and Cycle, now from $1546 (was $1819) plus Euro 200 local payment. Explore Ireland's West Coast, steeped in history, mythology and traditional Irish culture; and experience the magic of the Dingle Peninsula.

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For those seeking a personal challenge, Australian-based specialist trekking company Kokoda Spirit has announced the first bike ride – walk – bike ride coast to coast crossing of Papua New Guinea. Starting in Buna on the north coast of PNG, the Challenge comprises cycling from Buna to Kokoda, trekking 96km on the historic Kokoda Trail to Owers Corner and then cycling back to Port Moresby on the south coast. Pricing starts from A$5695 ex Brisbane, A$5795 ex Sydney, and includes:

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An actively decadent holiday! Fancy something a little bit different? Then give some thought to our 2008 Cycling for Softies. The one we ran in 2007 was great fun - and again we will enjoy good food (and wine), very comfortable accommodation and allow plenty of exploring time. We also have a back-up vehicle just in case you need a rest (we don't ride more than 40 km in any one day). If you are a cyclist and have non-cycling friends they are welcome to travel in the back-up vehicle and join us for meals and accommodation.

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