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Step into the world’s finest gardens. Small-group, botanically themed journeys led by expert Botanical Guides. Share your discoveries 🌿

03/06/2026

Japan in autumn is a study in colour, culture and seasonal beauty. From Kyoto’s temples to Kanazawa’s celebrated gardens, discover a journey shaped by art, history and landscapes at their most captivating.

29/05/2026

Every two years, Singapore transforms into a living canvas for one of the world’s most celebrated horticultural showcases.

Join Botanica to attend the Singapore Garden Festival, where the arts of gardening, garden design, landscaping and landscape architecture are brought together on an extraordinary scale.

27/05/2026

Meet Dr Toby Musgrave, one of Botanica's expert Botanical Guides. Toby has a passion for horticulture and garden history. Based in Denmark, Toby is an authority on garden history and design, and shares his enthusiasm and knowledge as an author of many garden history books and as a presenter on Monty Don’s Lost Gardens television series.

We're delighted to have Toby guiding Botanica travellers, sharing his passion for horticulture and garden history with us every step of the way.

22/05/2026

On average, around one third of our guests travel solo on our botanically themed journeys. With a shared focus on gardens and plants it’s easy to connect with like-minded companions while still travelling on your own terms. Botanica also makes solo travel more accessible through our Solo Travellers Club, offering special solo offers, reduced single supplement rates, and invitations to exclusive events and tours where you can meet other like-minded travellers. 🍂🌻

Learn more at the link: https://bit.ly/BotSoloTravellers

20/05/2026

The gates have opened for the world’s most celebrated flower show!

From pioneering garden design to remarkable floral displays, the week ahead at the Chelsea Flower Show promises fresh ideas, conversation and inspiration from across the gardening world. Our groups will visit the show on Friday, and we look forward to sharing the highlights!

17/05/2026

In 2025, Botanica guests Judy and Peter Fitzgerald set out to explore England’s iconic Royal Gardens and the spectacular canals and landscapes of Scotland. They’ve shared with us their reflections and top five highlights from this journey filled with heritage, history, and botanical beauty. Read on to discover their experience on this truly remarkable Botanica adventure, once again departing in 2026 & 2027.

Learn more at the link: https://bit.ly/RoyalGardensandLOH

14/05/2026

See some of the beautiful photos taken on our recent Botanica journey through Japan in spring! Discover each of these incredible destinations below:
📍Golden Pavillion (Kinkaku-ji)
📍Ueno Toshogu Shrine Peony Garden
📍Ritsurin Garden
📍Kinashi Bonsai Village
📍Hiroshima
📍Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju, South Korea

11/05/2026

Due to popular demand, we’ve released an additional 2026 departure to Lord Howe Island!

Departing 19 September 2026, discover endemic flora and fauna, including the famous Kentia palm. Having called the island home for more than 30 years, Dr Ian Hutton offers rare insight into its landscapes, wildlife and way of life. 🏝️🌿

Learn more at the link: https://bit.ly/7dayLordHowe

08/05/2026

Meet Sarah O'Neil, one of Botanica's expert Botanical Guides. Sarah is a professional gardening writer, award-winning blogger and speaker. Her columns are a regular feature of Kiwi Gardener magazine and she has written three gardening books. Sarah is also the New Zealand Brand Ambassador for Yates and Gardena.

We're delighted to have Sarah guiding Botanica travellers, sharing her plant knowledge and gardening passions with us!

05/05/2026

Each spring, Japan’s gardens take on a fleeting beauty as cherry blossom softens gardens, temple paths and riverbanks. 🌸

Our 11-day Coastal Cruise of Japan and South Korea is carefully timed to experience this remarkable season at its height.

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
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Thursday	9am - 5pm
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