Hosted Encounters

Encounter the world with us!

For over 20 years we have been delivering superbly organised, fun and great value holiday experiences.

Our tours strike a great balance between seeing the sights and giving time to soak up the destination, ensuring that the total package is one to savour. In some cases, it will be a ‘trip of a lifetime’ and the most common reaction from newcomers is “why haven’t I done this before?”

We welcome singles as well as couples and we will do our best to ‘buddy up’ those who wish to share a room. You will find that travelling with like-minded people is a great way of seeing the world and making new friends. Many of our clients return year after year!

See and experience some of the world’s most amazing destinations with us and we are sure you will be back for more next year!

Hosted Encounters

Treasures of Africa

From $16,995pp

Uniquely south africa – food, wine & wildlife

This tour specialises in the wine and gastronomic extravaganza which is the Western Cape / Garden Route and takes in the hallmarks of these areas expressed in the foods, vista and people we will meet. We will sample and savour some of the best that the areas have to offer. Award winning wines that get John Platters stamp of 4 and 5 star approval; fine restaurants that ooze comfort and culinary delights, all from the foothills of Franschoek to the wave swept shores of the Garden Route. Pairings, Glasses, Crystal and insight into our wine industry are staple and are guaranteed to be wondrous. Layer on that some amazing food offerings, both in the form of interactive cooking classes and simply as guests and you are set for some real fun!

9 - 25 October 2025

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Europe Baltic States

From $8,495pp

in the footsteps of st paul – turkey & Greece

Explore the origins of the church in Turkey & Greece. Visit the ancient cities of Athens, Corinth, Thessalonica, Philippi, Ephesus, Miletus, Priene, Hierapolis and Assos. At these sites we will discuss the birth, growth, trials and development of the earliest Christian congregations as they struggle not only to understand their new faith in Christ, but also as they dealt with false teachers and hostile forces opposed to the Church. The tour visits Turkey first, followed by Greece as an add-on tour, so you can choose whether you visit just Turkey or explore Greece as well. 

9 - 25 September / 2 October 2025

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Treasures of Africa

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Greece Celestyal Cruise

Come and be serenaded by the romance of the Aegean on the brand new “Idyllic Aegean” 7 night cruise. Visit the most enchanting Greek Island destinations dotted around the Aegean Sea, where culture, history, pristine beaches and fishing villages suspended in time all await. There’s something to suit every taste on this extra-special cruise!

Depart Dates May - Oct 2025

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Colours of Turkey

During this 15-day tour, discover the incredible highlights of Turkey. Arriving in the stylish city of Istanbul, see the wealth of world-class historic sites and ruins, experience the unforgettable landscapes of Cappadocia, the famous bazaars and try the incredible cuisine. Turkey has something to offer for everyone!

Depart Dates Mar - Nov 2025

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Colours of Turkey

During this 15-day tour, discover the incredible highlights of Turkey. Arriving in the stylish city of Istanbul, see the wealth of world-class historic sites and ruins, experience the unforgettable landscapes of Cappadocia, the famous bazaars and try the incredible cuisine. Turkey has something to offer for everyone!

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We’re your friendly, local travel experts

Travel is in our blood, so we would love to help you with any travel requirement, whether it be a family holiday, special celebration, a group of friends travelling together or short business trip. As we are an Auckland based, approved Travel Broker with the Travel Managers Group, we have access to the same travel deals travel agencies offer, except we’re able to offer you more personalised service and we are very competitively priced!

Also for your security and protection, we are fully accredited and bonded with IATA, the International Association of Travel Agents.

What Our Clients Say

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Excellent value for money, professional in every respect, very enjoyable.

— Neil & Janet, Wellington

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The tours we have enjoyed with Peter and Marian over recent years have left us with more indelible memories of the places we have seen and the development and nurturing of new friendships.

— Tyrone & Yvonne, Auckland

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Peter is such a professional tour operator. Flights, accommodation and extras are well organised. And the company of fellow like-minded travellers is the best. All are treated with respect and friendship. And his team of group leaders are superb.

— Jeanette & Bill, Christchurch

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We have done a number of tours with the group over the years, and have found that everything is so well organised, planning is impeccable, and the resorts world class. We’ve enjoyed the companionship and camaraderie that’s apparent in these tours, and the lifetime memories we have had with the tour group. Incredible tours to African countries, and Canada are amongst the highlights. We will continue with these tours for many years yet.

— Sandra and Colin, Tauranga

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Peter and Marian’s mission and passion to gratify the clients’ touring experience, has led to a variety of new adventures and encounters, while forging a new identity. Their newsletter is detailed and informative and wets the appetite to do a tour. We look forward to a new encounter in the near future.

— Tyrone & Yvonne, Auckland

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We have been on 5 Travel Encounters tours to date, all of which have been hassle free holidays with visits to local sites and attractions included. We just arrive at the airport and are looked after for the duration of the holiday! Just a bonus that the Travel Encounters operators are nice people!

— Bob & Pat Clevedon

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