Five Of The Worlds Most Unique Travel Experiences

Intrepid travellers are always on the look out for unique experiences. Here is our Top Five to check out in 2008.

* Your Own Private Tomb Tour. For just $US2,224 you can get a private tour of Setis Tomb in Egypt. Discovered in 1817 it has only been open to the public for 20 years. Considered to be one of the most beautiful and best preserved in the Valley of Kings it is the final home for Seti 1 who ruled in the 14 century BC. Further details at Cultural Crossroads.

* Live With A Real Tribe. For $US3,210 you can live for 3 days with the Antandroy tribe in Madagascar. Considered to be the most fiercest and tradition bound tribe in the country watch out your not on the menu ! During your stay you will meet with the local healer, learn how to use a sling shot for hunting,take a zebu cart to the local market and visit ancient tombs deep in the forest. Its the whole Raiders Of The Lost Ark experience ! For more information Absolute Travel.

* Go Hunting Dinosaur's. For a mere $US5,000you can go on a summertime dinosaur dig in Montana with Jack Horner (betcha his nick name was 'Little" !),world renowned paleontologist and technical advisor on Jurassic Park movie. Contact Off The Beaten Path.

* Sleep With Emperors. For $US500 you can take a private tour of Chonghuagong-Qing dynasty emperors Qianlong's private chambers in China. Normally closed to the public the Emperor ruled from 1735-1796. You'll see fine examples of jade,ceramics and rosewood furniture amongst other treasures. Contact Imperial Tours.

* Alone In The Basilica. For $US850 you can have your own private time and tour of Venices St Mark's Basilica. You'll also be shown the crypt which is off limits to the public and the foundations of the church built in the 1oth Century.