Calder and Lawson Tours originated from a 1997 agreement with the University of Waikato in New Zealand, to take over its specialised Travel and Learn Tours unit. Since then, the development of the travel and learn concept has been so successful that this is now extended to include Journeys and Walking holidays, with more planned in future.The Journeys ExperienceWhen you join a Journeys tour everything is taken care of. It's a total experience for one total price. We take care of all flights, transfers, meals and stay. You travel as part of a group of 15-25 people, of similar age and outlook. Our experienced tour leader takes you through amazing destinations both inland and by sea or river. In many cases you spend more than a week on a ship or train just eating, sleeping and relishing the ever changing landscape. Journey tours last two to three weeks but you also have the opportunity to add extra days or even weeks to your schedule after the main tour.Professional GuidanceOn a Travel & Learn Tour you can look forward to an ideal combination of talks, lectures and well trained National Guides and Tour Group Leaders guiding you all the way. Our tour packages include airfares, transfers, coaches, trains, boats and most meals. We provide you with excellent background material and recommended reading lists.Personalised ServiceWe listen carefully to what our clients want and empathise with their needs. We demand the highest standard of service from our Tour Group Leaders who thoroughly evaluate every tour-group when planning tours, keeping in mind age groups, energy levels, interests and travel goals.Gourmet Walking AdventuresAgain, these walking tours allow you to explore contrasting areas of a country or region, but this time moving on more frequently with a focus on the gourmet cuisine specific to your place of travel. Stay in small, comfortable, often family-owned hotels minimal personal handling of packs or bags. Enjoy fantastic scenery and sample the varieties of cuisine and wine in each region.We aim to deliver a memorable experience. Go to our website for a quick tour.