Quick word association: Globus and Cosmos. If your brain went straight to Europe’s grand capitals or a US national parks road trip, you’re not alone, but you are missing half the map. The Globus family of brands has launched its new Asia and Africa program for 2027, spanning Japan to Namibia, with the full lineup now open for booking.
For more than 95 years, the Globus family of brands (aka GFOB) has been perfecting the escorted tour: Globus for first-class touring across 80+ countries, and Cosmos for value-packed holidays with 100+ tours in 60 countries.
What’s less known is how far that range stretches across Asia and Africa. The new 2027-2028 program expands the offering with fresh itineraries ranging from Sri Lanka’s ancient capitals to Uganda’s gorilla forests, reflecting growing demand for deeper, more immersive travel experiences. Among the new additions are several Small Group Discovery itineraries, capped at intimate group sizes and crafted around exclusive access and authentic local encounters that aren’t possible with larger touring groups. Every departure is bookable today.
“Asia and Africa consistently rank among the most-wanted destinations for Australian travellers, and these new additions are designed to meet that demand with something more considered,” says Globus family of brands head of marketing APAC Johanna Raeder.
Here’s where to point your clients first.
Start with Japan (and add Seoul)
Japan remains the destination Australians can’t get enough of, and the new program sells it two ways.
For value-minded clients, the 15-day Cosmos Classic Japan: Land of the Rising Sun with Seoul (2515) runs from Seoul to Osaka from $17,344 per couple for the 6 August 2027 departure. That’s $578 per person, per day, with the planning and headline sights handled. Highlights include:
- Gyeongbokgung Palace and the traditional lanes of Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul
- A cable-car ride over Lake Kawaguchi with views of Mount Fuji
- A ride on Japan’s famous shinkansen (bullet train)
- Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Hiroshima: Peace Memorial Park and Itsukushima Shrine with its floating torii gate
- A traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto and the gold-leafed Temple of the Golden Pavilion
For clients who want a more intimate pace, Globus runs the 16-day Majestic Japan with Seoul & Osaka (OGY) as a Small Group Discovery tour, adding sake tasting in Nagoya and the thousands of torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine.
The playful Visions of Japan with Seoul (OPQ) range goes hands-on instead, with a calligraphy class, a kimono fitting and a gold-leaf class where clients craft their own keepsake bento box. Korea-curious clients can go deeper on the new Discover South Korea with Jeju Island (OSE3).
China, from the Terracotta Warriors to the Ding Ding tram
The 14-day Cosmos Essential China with Hong Kong (2185) packs in Tian’anmen Square, the Forbidden City, a Peking duck dinner and a walk along the Great Wall, before high-speed trains whisk clients to Xi’an’s Terracotta Warriors and Chengdu’s Wolong Giant Panda Reserve.
It caps off in Hong Kong with Victoria Peak, yum cha and the Ding Ding tram. From $12,466 per couple for the 22 August 2027 departure, or $445 per person, per day.
India and Sri Lanka, at every price point
Value-conscious travellers have plenty to like in the 19-day Cosmos Best of India & Sri Lanka: Lands of the Taj & Tigers (2665), from $11,484 per couple for the 17 September 2027 departure.
That’s just $302 per person, per day, for a two-country adventure from Delhi to Colombo: the Taj Mahal at sunset, tiger-spotting in Ranthambore, elephant herds in Minneriya and a scenic train ride past Sri Lanka’s Nine Arches Bridge. Quote that day rate and watch the objections evaporate.
Cosmos Globus answers with new Small Group Discovery itineraries: Sri Lanka: Ancient Capitals & Wild Kingdoms (12 days, or 14 with a Galle beach stay), which combines visits to Sigiriya with immersive cultural experiences such as a traditional Paduru Party. Timeless India: Tigers & Traditions is also available in six configurations with optional Dubai, Mumbai, Udaipur and Kathmandu extensions.
Africa, from the Maasai Mara to Namibia’s red dunes
The new 14-day Cosmos On Safari in Kenya with Nairobi & Mombasa (3516) delivers wildlife from start to finish: a game drive in Nairobi National Park, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant orphanage, the exclusive Solio Game Reserve with its 200-plus rhinos, Lake Nakuru’s flamingos, the Maasai Mara and Mount Kilimanjaro views from Amboseli, before a white-sand beach finish in Mombasa. From $19,316 per couple for the 9 June 2027 departure.
New Namibia: Land of Contrasts itineraries take in Sossusvlei’s red dunes and Etosha, and for the ultimate wish-list client, there’s mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Why this is an easy recommendation
These aren’t first attempts at new regions; they’re the latest chapter in an expansion that has already seen Globus grow its Asia touring range year on year. The trusted touring formula travels with them: quality inclusions, expert local guides and transport handled end to end, so clients who’d hesitate to tackle India, China or Kenya independently can say yes with confidence.
Better yet, the two brands let you match the tour to the client. Globus suits premium travellers aged 50 to 70, with Small Group Discovery for those who want fewer fellow guests and Independence by Globus for clients who’d rather skip the group entirely. Cosmos skews younger, welcomes solo travellers and builds in more free time.
And with 2027 departures bookable now, early birds get first pick of dates before the inevitable sale-season rush.
So if your Globus and Cosmos knowledge has been filed under ‘Europe’, 2027 is the year to move it. Your bucket-list clients will thank you.
Agents, find out more
For bookings, sales support and marketing resources, head to the Globus family of brands Travel Agent Portal.
You can also meet the team in person at one of the GFOB advisor events running across Australia this year.
*T&Cs apply. Visit globus.com.au or cosmostours.com.au for more details.
This article is brought to you by Globus and Cosmos.
