Egypt tour for $1,895
Air from New York to Cairo, six nights' hotel (Cairo Marriott or similar), seven nights cruising the Nile aboard a deluxe river ship (River Anuket or Nile Stephanie), breakfast daily and all meals while on-board, 10 sightseeing tours (including the Pyramids and Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Aswan High Dam, Valleys of Kings and Queens at Thebes, and Luxor Temple), all transfers and internal flights, and more. When Sept. 17 and Oct. 9, 16 (from $1,895); Sept. 24 and Oct. 23, 30 and Nov. 5, 6 (from $2,095); Nov. 13, 20, 27 (from $1,995); Nov. 19 (from $2,195). Other Gateways Chicago, L.A. (add $250); Dallas, Miami (add $300). Details Geared toward people over the age of 50. Add 25 percent for the single supplement. Contact Grand Circle Travel, 800/248-3737, gct.com.

Kenya for $1,799
British Airways flights from New York (via London), minibus transfers with English-speaking driver/guide, one night in Nairobi at the Stanley Hotel, five nights on safari (two at the Sarova Shaba Lodge in the Shaba Game Reserve, one at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge on Lake Nakuru, and two at the Sarova Mara Tented Camp in the Masai Mara Game Reserve), breakfast daily, all meals and game drives while on safari, and all park entrance fees. When Until Oct. 31 ($1,899), Nov. 1-30 ($1,799). Other Gateways Boston, Philadelphia (add $50); Baltimore, D.C. (add $100); Atlanta, Miami (add $150); Chicago, Dallas (add $200); Denver, L.A., Seattle (add $250). Details Single supplement $350. A free stopover in London is allowed in either direction. Contact Lion World Tours, 800/387-2706, lionworldtravel.com.

Asia

Mekong River Journey for $4,500
With that price tag, you're probably wondering if you picked up the right magazine. But this once-in-a-lifetime trip is so special-and such a good value-we'd be remiss if we didn't tell you about it. We first introduced Brandon and Andrea Ross in 40 Best last September, a year after they'd sold their home in California and moved to Cambodia. The Rosses run a charming B&B in Siem Reap, near Angkor Wat (the inn has become so popular they've added new suites and a swimming pool), and they offer private guided tours of Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. This fall, Brandon will be leading a monthlong small-group tour down the Mekong River, from China's Yunnan Province to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, hitting six countries along the way. The itinerary includes visits to several small towns in southern China before heading downriver to Thailand. Get a real Thai massage in Chiang Rai, bathe in nearby hot springs, and take a day trip into Myanmar by walking across Friendship Bridge. Once in Laos, stop by a Hmong village, see a performance by the Royal Ballet of Luang Prabang, ride a long-tail boat to an ecolodge near Vientiane, and brave an elephant trek near Pakxé. After crossing the border into Cambodia, stay at the Journeys Within B&B and explore magnificent Angkor Wat before heading to Phnom Penh. The last stop is Vietnam, where you can tour the Cu Chi tunnels and Ho Chi Minh City. The virtually all-inclusive price covers all transportation within southeast Asia (flights, boats, vans, and buses), 27 nights in hotels, most meals (breakfast and lunch daily, 10 dinners), all entrance fees, tips for your local guides and drivers, and the services of two Journeys Within tour leaders. When Departs Oct. 29 from Bangkok. Details International airfare is not included. Single supplement $500. Maximum group size is 12. Contact Journeys Within, 877/454-3672, journeys-within.com.

Bali for $829
Cathay Pacific flights from L.A. or San Francisco (via Hong Kong), transfers, five nights' hotel with breakfast daily, and a half-day temple tour. Spend five nights in one place or in any combination of these three: Sanur Beach (Ari Putri Hotel), Kuta (Bakung Beach Cottages), and Ubud (Sri Bungalows). When Until Dec. 6. Other Gateways Portland, Seattle (add $50); New York (add $100); Denver, Salt Lake City (add $160); Boston, D.C., Philadelphia (add $180); Miami (add $250); Chicago, Detroit (add $285). Details Extra nights $20. Single supplement $120. Add $50 to travel on the weekends. Free stopovers in Hong Kong are available. Contact Escapes Unlimited, 800/243-7227, escapesltd.com.

Malaysia tour for $1,369
China Airlines flights from L.A., San Francisco, or Seattle to Kuala Lumpur (via Taipei), an arrival transfer, public transportation by bus, train, and boat, and 14 nights' lodging. The 17-day escorted tour includes stops in Kuala Lumpur, Taman Negara National Park, the cultural center of Kota Baharu, the Perhentian Islands (in September; or on the island of Langkawi in October and November), Penang, and the Cameron Highlands. When Sept. 9 and 23, Oct. 7 and 21, Nov. 4. Other Gateways Houston, New York (add $100). Details Maximum group size is 18. A local payment of $135 is due upon arrival in Malaysia. Any single travelers will be paired with other singles of the same sex. Contact Adventure Center, 800/227-8747, adventurecenter.com.

Phuket for $879Flights from L.A. or San Francisco to Singapore (Singapore Airlines) and onward to Phuket (SilkAir), transfers, five nights at the hillside Royal Crown Hotel & Palm Resort overlooking Patong Beach, breakfast daily, and a half-day island tour. When Until Dec. 5. Other Gateways New York (add $150); Denver, Portland, Seattle (add $175); Boston, Chicago, D.C., Philadelphia (add $250); Dallas, Miami (add $300). Details Extra nights from $25. Single supplement from $150. Free stopovers in Singapore are available. Upgrade to the Amari Coral Beach Resort for $120 more, or to the Le Royal Meridien Phuket Yacht Club for $250 more. Contact Sayang Holidays, 888/472-9264, sayangholidays.com.

Tokyo combo for $1,199
Japan Airlines flights from L.A. or San Francisco to Tokyo, transfers, local flights, and six nights split between Tokyo (Akasaka Prince Hotel) and your choice of Bangkok (Montien Riverside), Beijing (New Otani), or Hong Kong (Hyatt Regency). The price also includes breakfast daily and half-day tours of each city. When Sept. 6-Oct. 27 ($1,299), Oct. 28-Dec. 8 ($1,199). For Hong Kong: Sept. 6-27 ($1,299), Sept. 28-Nov. 4 ($1,399), Nov. 5-Dec. 8 ($1,199). Other Gateways Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, New York (add $300). Details Call for the extra-night price. Single supplement from $450. Contact Ritz Tours, 800/900-2446, ritztours.com.

South Pacific

Fiji for $1,365
Air Pacific flights from L.A., transfers, five nights in an ocean-view bungalow at the Hideaway Resort, and breakfast daily. The beachfront hotel has a pool, spa, restaurant, café, lots of nonmotorized water sports, and a dive school. When Sept. 1-Dec. 4. Other Gateways None. Details This is a cash-discount price; add $35 for credit card payments. Extra nights $175. Single supplement $437. Contact Sunspots International, 800/334-5623, sunspotsintl.com. Moorea $1,292 Air Tahiti Nui flights from L.A. to Papeete, Tahiti, inter-island flights to Moorea, six nights in a mountain-view room at the Club Bali Hai (a family-run beachfront resort on Cook's Bay), and a welcome lei. When Nov. 1-Dec 12. Other Gateways None. Details Extra nights $108. Single supplement $259. Contact Pleasant Holidays, 800/448-3333, pleasantholidays.com.

Australia & New Zealand

Sydney Combo for $1,779
Qantas flights from L.A. to Sydney, domestic air in Australia, and eight nights split between Sydney (at the Hotel Ibis) and either Brisbane (Ibis) or Melbourne (Mercure Welcome Hotel). When Until Dec. 4. Other Gateways New York (add $375). Details Call for the extra-night price. Single supplement from $390. Other options include an eight-day Sydney/Cairns combo (add from $100) and a 12-day Sydney/Adelaide/Kangaroo Island/Melbourne combo (add from $220). Contact Qantas Airways/Tourism Australia, 800/369-6863, australia.com.

New Zealand for $1,073
Air New Zealand flights from L.A. to Auckland, transfers, and an eight-day Eclipse 2 campervan rental (one double bed and kitchenette) with unlimited miles. When Sept. 1-Oct. 31 ($1,073), Nov. 1-Dec. 10 ($1,237). Other Gateways None. Details These are cash-discount prices; add $35 for credit card payments. Extra days with campervan from $46. You can extend your stay in New Zealand by up to a month; long-rental discounts will apply. Single supplement $184. Contact Sunspots International, 800/334-5623, sunspotsintl.com.