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The British East India Company: Not gone and not forgotten

£250.00

Follow the global footprint of one of history’s most influential and controversial trading companies. Our exclusive tour traces the rise and fall of the British East India Company, starting in the heart of London, where its power was forged. Following the winds, we’ll stop over in the remote island of St. Helena, where the Company’s complex history is etched into the landscape. From there, we’ll travel to the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau to learn how they came to be. What’s the connect? The journey continues to North East India, where we’ll learn about the magical plant(s) that drove it all- exploring the sites where the Company's influence shaped an entire subcontinent, and created new global dynamics that ripple across our world today . The tour concludes back in London where we’ll learn about how the ‘greatest company there ever was’ lives on. This is more than a trip; it's a deep dive into the powerful forces that shaped the modern world.

WanderWohl curated trips are the closest thing to time travel. Seize this exclusive opportunity to visit historical sites over three continents, hear and see multiple sides of the story from seasoned local guides and international experts ALL while having the logistics safely taken care of. Period Dress optional; Intrepid Spirit mandatory

£250 deposit required to secure your place

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Follow the global footprint of one of history’s most influential and controversial trading companies. Our exclusive tour traces the rise and fall of the British East India Company, starting in the heart of London, where its power was forged. Following the winds, we’ll stop over in the remote island of St. Helena, where the Company’s complex history is etched into the landscape. From there, we’ll travel to the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau to learn how they came to be. What’s the connect? The journey continues to North East India, where we’ll learn about the magical plant(s) that drove it all- exploring the sites where the Company's influence shaped an entire subcontinent, and created new global dynamics that ripple across our world today . The tour concludes back in London where we’ll learn about how the ‘greatest company there ever was’ lives on. This is more than a trip; it's a deep dive into the powerful forces that shaped the modern world.

WanderWohl curated trips are the closest thing to time travel. Seize this exclusive opportunity to visit historical sites over three continents, hear and see multiple sides of the story from seasoned local guides and international experts ALL while having the logistics safely taken care of. Period Dress optional; Intrepid Spirit mandatory

£250 deposit required to secure your place

Part 1: The Seat of Power -United Kingdom

Stand in the the very spot where the Company’s global trade and political decisions were made.

Part 2: The Outpost - St. Helena

A rare opportunity to visit a remote South Atlantic island of St. Helena, a crucial stopover point for East India Company ships returning to Europe that remains a British Overseas Territory to this day

Part 3: The Tea Trade - China (SAR)

Hong Kong & Macau, the Special Administrative Regions with a colourful history

Part 4: The Jewel in the Crown - India

Kolkata (fmr Calcutta), a city that served as the capital of British India and Company stronghold

Darjeeling, the world famous tea growing region

Part 5: The Final Chapter- London

London, the city where dreams are made, shattered and reborn