11 October 2019 - This year the Babukung Mask Festival will be held in Lamandau over 3 days in October. Hundreds of highly decorated masks will be paraded as villagers from all over Indonesia compete in this amazing festival. While visiting this region you can also visit Tanjung Puting National Park and Camp Leakey Orangutan Sanctuary. Contact Guidepost Tours and see our seperate tour programmes on this page. (Gpt)  

 April 1 to 5, 2020 - This exceptional journey through some of Australia’s most breathtaking scenery features sandstone cliffs by the Hawkesbury River, the stunning coastline of Newcastle, the wide expanse and starlit skies of the Central West and the Jurassic rainforest of the Blue Mountains.  INCLUSIONS: 5 days plus 4 nights experience aboard the newly restored, iconic 1960’s ex-Southern Aurora Sleeping Train, travelling along rail lines normally closed to the public, Sleep onboard in your own cabin, 10 meals, off-train excursions, ‘Aurora Explorer’ shuttle bus. Pre and post nights in Sydney available. This is a once only event and places are strictly limited so book early. Contact Guidepost Rail Tours on 1300 733323 (GPT-VRJ)

 24th October 2019 - • LAUNCESTON • CRADLE MOUNTAIN • • STRAHAN • BOTHWELL • HOBART * See yourself riding in the balcony coach of a hard-working steam train up the wild West Coast mountains, soaking up the wonders of modern art at MONA, sipping whisky in the atmosphere of a stone clad distillery or being in zone beside sublime Cradle Mountain Lake. You will also be treated to welcoming locals, gourmet foods and wines, quality accommodation and unique side trips on rail, road and river in the company of your experienced and knowledgeable host.  Contact Guidepost Tours for reservations.  (Gpt-RAdv)

 18th - 25th September  2020 - 8 DAY AMSTERDAM TO BRUSSELS river cruise - Escorted by Sarty Steel   $3,999*per person.   BONUS: $130*pp shipboard credit + drinks package*. Who says river cruising is just for retirees? Let Sarty show you her Europe for the young and young at heart. You will get the VIP treatment, be thoroughly entertained and come home with a bucket load of wonderful memories. More information contact Sarty at Guidepost Tours. (TFG)

 26th February - 10th March 2020 - 14 DAY  HOLI - FESTIVAL OF COLOUR in Nepal with Australian Escort.  From $3,350 per person. On this 14 day journey, you will get to experience all the excitement and celebration of the annual Holi festival as Nepalese and tourists alike take to the streets to shower one another in water and colour. Holi marks the triumph of good over evil and the arrival of spring, and is one of the most vibrant times to visit Nepal. Contact Guidepost Tours for this exclusive small group tour. (TFG)

 ANZAC Day tour 23 April 2020 - tour also runs daily throughout the year.  Our special VIP historical tour from Bangkok visits the River Kwai and Hellfire Pass, Kanchanaburi, ancient Ayutthaya, the old capital of Siam, and Angkor Wat at Siem Reap in Cambodia. This tour allows you to see the history and experience the culture and wildlife of these amazing countries. Our adventure tour runs daily from Bangkok throughout the year. Contact Guidepost Tours for more details. (Gpt-ATC-TTC)

  8th - 21st February 2020 - 14 DAY HAKUBA  & SKIGA KOGEN TOUR Escorted by Jason McCarthy from $3,649*per person. Join our exclusive small group Japan ski tour. Take your ski skills to the next level with the experts from SWS teaching you more than just a thing or two. End your days with good sake and great laughs. Contact Cathy or the team at Guidepost Tours. (TFG)

   The Jesus Trail is a 65-kilometre hiking trail in the Galilee region of Israel which connects important sites from the life of Jesus as well as other historical and religious sites. The Jesus Trail offers an alternative for travellers and pilgrims to experience the steps of Jesus in a way that is authentic, adventurous and educational by hiking through the rugged and beautiful landscape of the Galilee in Israel. Regular weekly departures - Contact Guidepost Tours (DU)

  28 April, 23 June, 4 August & 18 August 2020.   North Queensland is a canvas on which nature paints many spectacular landscapes. Vast outback plains, tidal estuaries of the Gulf, tropical rainsorests, and the character filled Savannah are the backdrops for fascinating and awe-inspiring experiences.  The tour features five unique train trips, an island-hopping flight, comfortable coach and train in a trip from brisbane to Mount Isa through Longreach and Winton, up to the Gulf of Carpentaria, across the wide Savannah and the Atherton Tableland and down through the rainforest of the Kuranda range to Cairns. Stopping at  Mount Isa, Normanton, the stunning Cobbold Gorge, the intriguing Undara Lava Tubes, the tour finishes in Cairns after an exciting day trip to Port Douglas and Mossman Gorge.  Contact Guidepost Rail Tours for reservations     (Gpt-RAdv)  

 17 March 2020 - Epic local train journey from Pyongyang to the extreme North - and on to Vladivostok. See Korea as it awakens from the cold of winter and Ridethe rails of North Korea with the locals. From 1,799 EUR per person. After a comprehensive introductory tour to the frequently visited parts of North Korea, we take you on a local train from Pyongyang across to the DPRK's East Coast and then onwards up to the extreme North of the country; the Rason Special Economic Zone. See how locals travel by train, mingle with fellow-passengers, and get amazing access to parts of the country that only a few tourists have ever seen. On this tour, we take you to see the main sites of the capital city Pyongyang, including; a ride on the Pyongyang Metro, Juche Tower, Kim Il Sung Square, and a walk down one of Pyongyang’s newest streets. We will also head out of Pyongyang to go to Pyongysong, the centre of scientific research. and the North-South Korea border DMZ. Here you can be one of the first foreigners to enjoy the recent freedom of being able to step over the demarcation line into the South. We will explore Rason and then cross into Russia by rail and make our way to Vladivostok: capital of the Russian Far East and closed to all foreigners during the USSR years. Contact Guidepost Tours (Koryo)