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Don’t just travel,

Small group adventures

Welcome

Welcome to our brand new 2025 brochure, created especially for our travel agent partner customers, and jam-packed with all the trips, info and inspiration that we think you’ll love and will be most helpful when it comes to choosing your next adventure.

It’s been another bumper year for Explore Worldwide. Having been named Sustainable Travel Company of the Year 2023 in the Travel Industry Awards by TTG, we went on to receive B Corp Certification earlier this year. This has been a huge milestone in our sustainability strategy and our mission to be a purpose-led business.

We all strive for stellar customer service, so receiving Feefo’s Platinum Trusted Service Award was another big moment for us, and something I’m particularly proud of this year.

But our adventures are our heart and soul, and our trips continue to provide once-in-a-lifetime moments every single day. We've some exciting new trips and destinations in store for 2025, including a cultural tour in South Korea, a trek to Everest Base Camp, a foodie adventure in Greece and the chance to explore the moon-like landscapes of Chile.

Meanwhile our newest collection, Explore Upgraded, offers everything you know and love about an Explore holiday – small groups, an expert Tour Leader, unforgettable experiences with a light footprint – with upgraded stays to offer extra comfort at the end of a long day’s exploring. Find out more on p12.

Here’s to a healthy, happy, and adventurous 2025! Michael

Michael Edwards, Managing Director

Don't just travel, Explore!

Travelling - it’s such a broad term, isn’t it? We travel to Greece for a summer holiday but we also travel to Manchester for work, to our aunt’s house for Easter.

That's why we prefer exploring. Exploring takes us beneath the surface of a destination, introduces us to its people and ways of life. If travel is the route from A to B, exploring is the meandering road.

We prefer going a little deeper, in smaller groups. Making friends, treading lightly, and being mindful of local communities. If travel lets you see the world, exploring makes you feel it.

Book with confidence

Unforgettable experiences

Once-in-a-lifetime moments are guaranteed; we’ll take you closer to the country, its culture and people, often in spontaneous, impossible-to-replicate ways. You’ll come home having seen and experienced the destination in a way that others might never have.

Expert Tour Leaders

Chosen for their expertise and passion, Explore Tour Leaders use their insider knowledge and local connections to add extra special moments to your trip, making the most of unexpected events and opportunities. They’re on hand to make sure your trip goes smoothly and receive regular feedback to ensure consistently high standards.

Responsible at heart

As a B Corp Certified organisation, our sustainable approach and flexible booking policies set us apart. We’re committed to reducing our impact on the planet and working towards a sustainable future. Every single one of our trips has a carbon label, we work with Klimate to support verifiable carbon removal projects, and invest in natural regeneration with Rewilding Britain and Cool Earth.

Small groups

Our average group size is just 11 –big enough to meet like-minded people but small enough to get to the heart of a destination. Groups are usually a mix of solos, couples, family and friends, united by an adventurous spirit and a sense of fun.

We’ve always had flexible booking conditions for your peace of mind, so you can book your small group tour with confidence. Whether you’re travelling as planned or would like to change your destination or date, Explore Flex gives you peace of mind and booking flexibility. Find out more at explore.co.uk/flex

Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award

We’ve been named a Platinum Trusted Service Award Winner in 2024. These awards are based purely on independently-moderated feedback from customers via Feefo. It shows that we’re delivering time and again for our customers, placing customer service at the heart of what we do.

Guaranteed departures

Unlike some other adventure providers, we guarantee almost all departures, so once you book, you’re going. It’s a simple as that!*

*T&Cs apply. Excludes certain trips which require a minimum number to run. See explore.co.uk/booking-conditions for details

6 reasons to book through a travel agent

With so much choice - destinations, types of trip, route options - planning a holiday can be daunting. Using a travel agent can make the process smoother and more en oyable.

We don’t have space here for the countless reasons to consider booking your next trip through a knowledgeable travel agent, so here are ust six of them.

Friendly, expert advice

Travel agents offer unbiased recommendations, tailored to your needs and preferences. Their comprehensive knowledge and expertise means you'll always receive the best and latest advice, ensuring your holiday is the right one for you.

With you every step of the way

From the initial planning stages until your return home, a travel agent provides comprehensive support. They'll handle everything from booking flights and single rooms to extra nights at the start or end of your trip, making sure every detail is covered.

We love working with our travel agent partners, who are an extension of the Explore team.

Michael Edwards, Managing Director.

Trusted partners

In turn, travel agents work with trusted suppliers that are also financially protected. This collaboration means you'll receive the best service, and adds an additional layer of security and peace of mind to your holiday plans.

Hassle-free planning

Your travel agent will take all the hassle out of holiday planning, considering dozens or even hundreds of options to ensure you get the best trip for you. You can relax and even enjoy the holiday planning process, knowing that all the details will be managed for you.

Real travel tips

Travel agents are travel pros with extensive knowledge of destinations and trip types. They'll give you real, honest recommendations and tips, ensuring you're making informed choices and know everything you need to about your trip.

Personal touch

When you book through a travel agent, you're guaranteed a personal service. You'll likely talk to the same agent every time, building a relationship and giving personalised service every step of the way.

Booking your trip through a travel agent not only makes planning a breeze but also gives you expert advice, and personalised service, for a trip you’ll never forget!

Let us share some of the lovely things we've been up to in recent months.

We’re a B Corp!

We’ve had sustainable travel in our DNA since Explore first launched in 1981. Having a positive impact on the places we visit and the people we meet is at the heart of what we do. So, achieving B Corporation Certification™ in February after a long process was a huge moment for the whole team. We asked Managing Director Michael Edwards what it means.

Our world

What is a B Corporation?

As a Certified B Corp in the travel industry, we’re counted among businesses that are leading a global movement for an inclusive, equitable and regenerative economy.

What does this mean for customers?

Our tours have always had sustainability at their core we want to ensure that our small groups have minimal footprint and maximum positive impact on the places we visit.

How do we go about achieving this?

We choose small, locally owned and run businesses to support from local partners and Tour Leaders to hotels and restaurants. It’s why our groups always meet and interact with locals on their holidays. It’s why we support charities and initiatives all over the world, and why we set up the Explore Foundation to bring our customers and the destinations and communities that we visit even closer.

Will anything change?

o, none of this will change, but we’ve made a commitment to continue along the journey of improvement. We’ve now been independently verified by the globally recognised B Corporation to meet some of the highest standards out there, which will hopefully give you reassurance that we’re doing everything we can to provide responsible, once-in-a-lifetime adventures while being a force for good and protecting our planet for generations of future travellers!

How does it feel?

We really couldn’t be prouder. As a business we’re purpose-led in everything we do we’re continually striving to Be Better Than Yesterday and we absolutely want to be held accountable for the goals we set ourselves.

Find out more about our B Corp Certification at explore.co.uk/b-corp

One year on...

The Explore Foundation was established last year to positively impact the lives of communities worldwide, and to further strengthen the relationship between those communities and our travellers. Explore’s Sustainability Specialist Hannah ethven updates us on the Foundation’s progress - in numbers.

¼ 50 bikes donated to Women on Bikes through One Bike, Tanzania.

¼ 3 sports massage therapists trained up through Lehara on the Everest Base Camp route.

¼ 87 students put through the DevTog4 life skills programme with Lone Bu alo, with 2 workshops from C writing to reproductive health.

¼ 61,267 pounds donated via the Red Cross to help in the immediate aftermath of the orocco earthquake.

¼ 200 reusable period kits donated to girls in rural Cambodia through the Cambodia Rural Students Trust.

¼ 227 semi-mature trees planted to support newly-relocated communities in rural Cambodia.

¼ 5,000 solar lights distributed to students in Cambodia living without mains electricity, to help them study after dark.

Keep up to date with our projects and initiatives at t eexplore.foundation

Our values

At Explore HQ, we hold our company values very dearthey run through everything we do. But we’re conscious that we don’t really shout about them. So, here they are - the Explore Values.

We want to have a positive impact on people and the planet. And we choose only to work with others who can look us in the eye and say the same thing. We’re curious, ambitious and uick-to-adapt. We work relentlessly to improve our business, and to provide exceptional experiences for those who entrust us with their travels. Diversity is to be celebrated.

ife would be dreary, and change would be slow, if we all thought the same way. We challenge our ideas, each other, and our business partners - always with respect and kindness. As we believe that’s the way to grow our business and be able to sit down for a drink together at the end of the day .

In a complicated world that’s full of potential, we have a simple mantra for ourselves: be better than yesterday.

ur values run through all that we do and mean we’ll always strive to do the right thing, from ensuring that communities and locals bene t as much as possible from our trips, and introducing policies like our Animal Protection Policy and our Ethical arketing Guidelines. To read more about how sustainability runs through all we do, visit explore.co.uk/sustainability.

New trips! ot o the e

We have a whole array of fantastic new trips for 2025, from walking in the Faroe Islands to tasting your way around Greece, and from a musical pilgrimage to America’s Deep South to a spiritual reckoning in northern India. And these are just a handful of them –visit explore.co.uk/new-for-2025 for our full selection of new trips.

Discover South Korea

Take in vibrant and colourful Seoul, with its captivating mix of old and new, from the Gyeongbokgung Palace to the artisan neighbourhood of Insadong, and the old market of Gwangjang, which comes alive at night as locals congregate for traditional food and drink. Visit the demilitarised zone, or DMZ, a sombre remnant of the Korean War, as well as the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Gyeongju, which ruled over much of the peninsula from the 7th to 9th centuries, and the southern seaport of Busan.

Find out more about this trip to South Korea at explore.co.uk/SOK

Spiritual India: Himalayan Foothills

Travel from India’s bustling capital, through the serene foothills of the Himalaya and on to the plains of Punjab on this journey of spirituality across northwest India. Visit the home of the Dalai Lama, witness Hindu ceremonies in Rishikesh and Haridwar, and take in British architecture in Shimla. Find out more about this trip to India at explore.co.uk/HFH

Deep South and Blues: Appalachians to New Orleans

Travel from Charlotte through Nashville, Memphis and Clarksdale to New Orleans on this ten-night tour of southern USA’s musical heartlands, which gave birth to blues, country and rock ‘n’ roll music. Visit Beale Street in Memphis, Bourbon Street in New Orleans and honky tonk bars in Nashville. We’ll also join a brewery tour in Asheville and visit a Tennessee juke joint in the Mississippi Delta.

Find out more about this trip to the USA at explore.co.uk/USS

We’re so excited to launch some fantastic, varied and diverse new tours for 2025, from Ireland to South Korea.

Rachael Stone Product Director

A Taste of Greece: Crete to the Peloponnese

Discover the many flavours of Greece on this ten-day tour designed for foodies. Discover the highlights of Crete, Athens and the Peloponnese while exploring Greek culture and traditions through delicious local cuisine. From tasting street food in Athens to a vegan cookery class, there are heaps of delicious experiences lined up. See honey being harvested, visit an olive oil press and sample fresh lemonade in a lemon forest on Poros.

Find out more about this trip to Greece at explore.co.uk/XGR

Walking in the Faroe Islands

Immerse yourself in dramatic scenery and local culture on this week-long moderate graded walking holiday in the Faroe Islands. Take in the breathtaking Mulafossur waterfall, look for puffins from the lighthouse on Mykinesholmur islet, and take a picturesque hike to Kirkjubour, one of the most significant historical sites on the islands.

Find out more about this trip to the Faroe Islands at explore.co.uk/WIF

Want more?

Discover our whole range of new trips for 2025 at explore.co.uk/new-for-2025

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Upgraded

Our new Upgraded collection has everything you know and love about an Explore holiday – small groups, an expert Tour Leader, unforgettable experiences with a light footprint – with upgraded stays to o er extra comfort at the end of a long day’s exploring.

herever possible, we stay in locally owned and run hotels for a more authentic experience that keeps tourism money in the local economy, and we always prioritise location so you’re right in the heart of the action. But tours in our pgraded collection will typically use 4-star, rather than 3-star properties o ering just that little bit more comfort when it comes to your accommodation and facilities.

From time to time, we ll still include stays in comfortable graded accommodation where we feel the experience warrants it. Staying in a converted Rajasthani palace, for example, or on a houseboat on the Okavango Delta – while the stay might not be premium, we’re confident that your experience will be.

In addition to pgraded accommodation throughout your trip, these new tours also feature a special food experience – usually on day or of your trip – to welcome you to your destination and help you get to know your fellow travellers. We’ve also included (at least) one real stand-out experience or activity that brings your trip to life, or heightens your experience of this destination. This is where the memories are made.

Discover more... For more information on the Explore Upgraded range visit: explore.co.uk/upgraded

We created this collection of premium accommodation tours to retain the authenticity of our standard Explore trips, but with a little more comfort to come back to at the end of a day’s adventures.

Michael Edwards, Managing Director

Upgraded - Discover Peru

Discover the wonders of Peru, staying in premium hotels throughout, from Cusco and Machu Picchu to the Colca Canyon and the shores of Lake Titicaca. Take the scenic route from Lake Titicaca to Cusco with panoramic views, travel on the upgraded 360 train to Machu Picchu, and join a cooking demo in foodie capital, Lima. explore.co.uk/DPR

Upgraded – Discover Sri Lanka

Explore the highlights of Sri Lanka, from cultural sites, rock carvings and Buddhist temples to wildlife-filled national parks. Stay in beautiful and characterful accommodation from the Heritance Kandalama, set amidst the tranquil forested hills, to Bawa-style beachfront properties in Negombo and Galle. explore.co.uk/DSL

Upgraded – Walking Italy: Rome & Umbria

Immerse yourself in Umbria’s beautiful countryside on this week-long walking holiday while staying in hand-picked premium hotels. Discover enchanting Orvieto, the charming hill towns of Montefalco and Assisi, and of course Rome’s iconic landmarks including the Colosseum and Roman Forum. explore.co.uk/DUM

Upgraded – Botswana Wildlife Safari

Join this premium safari through Botswana and Zimbabwe, exploring Chobe National Park, the thundering Victoria Falls and a stay aboard a house boat on the vast Okavango Delta Panhandle. Spend time searching for elephant, hippo and lion while staying in premium hand-picked safari lodges. explore.co.uk/DOZ

Upgraded – Discover Vietnam

Sail through the emerald waters of Lan Ha Bay on a premium junk boat and learn to cook fresh Vietnamese food in Hoi An. Visit Old Saigon, see a private water puppet show in Hanoi and cruise the Mekong Delta on this stunning Upgraded tour of Vietnam. All the while, stay in specially selected premium accommodation for extra comfort. explore.co.uk/DVN

Upgraded – The Baltic States and Poland

Uncover the captivating history of the Baltic States, travelling from the charming Estonian capital Tallinn, on the shores of the Baltic Sea, to the Medieval, walled city of Krakow in Poland’s south. Stay in comfort, including time at an island spa hotel in Poland’s picturesque Masurian Lakes. explore.co.uk/DBP

Celebrating

fabulous years travelling with Explore

I travel to gain insights into other cultures, and to broaden my horizons in every way.

Bryan Tomalin took his first trip with Explore in 1984. 40 years, 91 adventures and more than 100 countries later, he is still travelling with the company…

You’ve been travelling with Explore for four decades. What made you choose the company so soon after it was founded?

Interestingly, the reason booked with Explore was to quench my travel thirst. was in my twenties and spending what money had on holidays, and thought that if did something really adventurous, would get that urge out of my system. went to South India, to Chennai (then known as Madras), to Kerala, where had lived as a child, to tiny villages along Kerala’s backwaters and to grand palaces. With each day, felt more awake to the wonders of the world, to the cultural differences between people, and to how much such encounters would enrich my life. Far from satisfying my wanderlust that trip only fuelled it.

You’ve done 91 trips with Explore, and have two more booked. What is it about the Explore formula that you find so compelling?

The fact that the groups are small – on average about 11 people – and with a good split between couples, friends and singles; a seamless booking process, with helpful staff available to answer queries; the huge choice – Explore runs more than 350 tours in 100 or so countries; and the Tour Leaders and local guides, who are extremely knowledgeable and great at communicating it alongside their passion and love for the destination.

Amazingly, you’ve been to more than 130 countries. Are there any you’ve returned to and why?

Yes. The Indian subcontinent is very special to me, and have been there more than 30 times. Seventeen of those have taken me to India. don’t travel to tick countries off a list. travel to learn, to gain insights into other cultures, and to broaden my horizons

in every way. Each time go to India, even if go to somewhere like Kerala, which know well, I’ll find different things to marvel at.

Are there any countries that surprised you?

Every country brings new experiences and surprises – for example, the colours and sounds of Antarctica caught me unawares. hadn’t expected cracking glaciers to be so loud, nor to find such vivid blue and turquoise ice. And the pace of change in Saudi was remarkable. felt if blinked would miss another huge step forward.

Any advice for people who’ve not travelled a great deal before?

Do your research, not only on the countries you’ll be visiting, but also on the itinerary itself. Explore has graded its trips into full-on pace, moderate and relaxed to help you choose holidays that will match your energy levels. Read the trip notes. These are written by experts, and are great prep. And go with an open mind, with a smile! When language is a barrier, a smile is your best communication tool.

Where will you go for your 100th Explore trip?

Oh my goodness, don’t know yet. Explore is constantly adding more countries and more tours so think will wait a while before making firm plans. Besides, already have trips 92 and 93 booked, so am very much looking forward to those.

The Explore Loyalty Club: Travel with Explore and be auto-enrolled onto the Explore Loyalty Club, with generous benefits and discounts. Find out more at explore.co.uk/loyalty

#BeMoreBryan

Fancy following in Bryan's footsteps? Check out a few of our trips below...

Highlights of Southern India

South India’s treasures include wildlife, history, cuisine, and culture. This 15day trip through the tropical South's temples and backwaters will impress new and returning visitors. explore.co.uk/DS

Explore the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Few tourists have seen Saudia Arabia, yet those who have remark on its extraordinary history, beauty and welcome. This 14-day trip will visit AlUla, Al Bahah and Jeddah. explore.co.uk/KSA

ome Sorrento and t e Amal oast

An 8-day trip that visits some of Italy’s most beautiful regions and cities, including Rome, Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento and Ravello. explore.co.uk/RAS

Classic Discovery

INTRODUCTION

What

EUROPE

Albania 30–31

Bosnia Herz 28

Bulgaria 29, 33

Croatia 28, 32 Estonia 26 Greece 34

Iceland 20 Italy 23–24

Kosovo 28 Latvia 26 Lithuania 26 Malta 25

North Macedonia 28, 33 Portugal 21

Romania 29

Serbia 28–29, 33

Slovenia 27–28

Spain 22 Turkey 35

MIDDLE EAST

Jordan 37

Saudia Arabia 36

AFRICA

Botswana 40–41

What to expect from a Classic Discovery trip

Our Classic Discovery small group tours are some of our bestselling. You’ll get up close and personal with the destinations you travel through and the communities you visit, seeing the cultural and historical highlights, natural wonders and wildlife, and hidden local gems.

Seize the day

Here’s all you need to know about our small group Classic Discovery adventures…

Expert Tour Leaders

Our Tour Leaders are the beating heart and beaming smile of every trip, and we only select the best to lead our groups. They are experienced, knowledgeable and passionate about the country you’re visiting, as well as being experts at managing the dynamics of small group trips and making sure everyone has an amazing holiday.

Your group, your people

The people travelling on our small group trips come from a broad range of nationalities and age groups and share (at least) one thing: they really want to see the place you’re visiting too! Our average group size is 11 – small enough to know everyone’s name and big enough to offer some variety – made up of solo travellers, couples, friends and family. If you want more detail on the make-up of a particular trip, just call us and we can share some basic information.

Sleep soundly

We try to strike a balance between giving you interesting and characterful places to stay and choosing accommodation in the right place for your itinerary. Whether you’re in a hotel, staying with a local family or in desert tents, Vietnamese stilt-houses or jungle lodges, the accommodation we choose will always be comfortable and well-located for your journey.

Pace yourself

We grade all of our Discovery trips to help you pick the right trip for you. Our ‘Relaxed’ trips have a lighter daily itinerary and allow you to gently immerse yourself in your destination; our ‘Full On’ trips cover lots of ground, with busy days and early starts; and our ‘Moderate’ trips are somewhere in between, combining fuller days with some downtime. The choice is yours... go easy, or pack in as much as you can?

Play to your interests

Our Classic Discovery trips reach every corner of the globe. From perennial classics like India and Italy through to emerging favourites like Albania, Namibia and the Baltics; and from festival-focused faves (like the Sapporo Snow Festival in Japan and the Festivals of Bhutan) to food drink focused adventures in, Morocco, Vietnam, Georgia and more, and, of course, the best of the world’s wildlife.

Keen to find out more about a trip or destination, or start looking at dates? Visit explore.co.uk or contact your travel agent.

NEW! Wildlife Grading

We've graded our wildlife tours to make it easier for you to choose the holiday that's right for you. From chance encounters and memorable sightings to full immersion on specially-designed wildlife tours, here are our wildlife gradings and what they mean.

Look out for our new icons on all trip pages.

If you're choosing a destination for its cultural, historical or culinary highlights first and wildlife second, these trips are ideal - they include wildlife encounters as part of a wider itinerary. While wildlife viewing isn't the primary focus, you could experience chance encounters and memorable sightings as you engage in other activities.

On these trips wildlife viewing will be a significant component, but not the sole focus. Expect more frequent and planned opportunities to observe wildlife, providing a balanced mix of wildlife experiences and other holiday activities.

These tours are entirely centred around wildlife viewing. Every aspect of the holiday has been designed to maximise face-to-face encounters with wildlife – from the accommodation to your Tour Leader – offering an in-depth and immersive experience.

To find out more about our wildlife grading visit explore.co.uk/wildlifegrades.

Iceland Winter Adventure

Follow Iceland’s famous Ring Road and discover the volcanoes, waterfalls and glaciers that make up the country’s dramatic landscape. Walk between two continents at Thingvellir National Park, see the mighty Gullfoss Waterfall and watch Strokkur Geysir erupt.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Northern Lights Stay up late and watch the Aurora Borealis light up the sky

Hrisey Island Discover Hrisey’s laid back pace of life with a viking guide

Snowcat or super jeep ride Take an exhilarating ride up Kaldbakur Mountain

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£3299pp trip only (9 days)

AT A GLANCE

TRIP PACE: Moderate

ACCOMMODATION: nights comfortable hotel Optional single rooms from £599

TRANSPORT: Bus Ferry |Boat 4WD

MEALS: Breakfast: 8 | Lunch: 2

259kg of CO e Average carbon footprint pp

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

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A summer adventure to Iceland with the chance to spot pu ns and whales, and to dri past icebergs on a boat trip across the Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon. explore.co.uk/SUN

DAY 1: Join trip in Reykjavik, Iceland’s colourful and cosmopolitan capital.

DAY 2: Travel to Akureyri 'the capital of the north', situated on the shores of the country’s longest ord.

DAY 3: Explore Hrisey Island’s Viking history, en oy a traditional sh lunch and sample the local beer.

DAY 4: Ride in Iceland's snow tractors to the summit of Kaldbakur Mountain for views of snow covered peaks. Visit Godafoss waterfall, Lake Myvatn and the Nature Baths.

DAY 5: isit De foss waterfall en route to the small village of Egilsstadir.

DAY 6: Travel the coastal road to the shing village of Hofn. A chance to see the Northern Lights.

DAY 7: Visit Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon before continuing to ik famed for its black sand beaches.

DAY 8: Take a tour of Iceland’s ‘Golden Circle’ including the natural wonders of Geysir, Gullfoss and Thingvellir.

DAY 9: Trip ends in Reykjavik.

Madeira Island Discovery

BEST SELLER

adeira may be tiny, but this Portuguese archipelago offers striking landscapes, rugged mountains and spectacular coastlines. Using Funchal, which sailors nicknamed i le isbon’, as a base, this tour of the island includes leisurely walks, dolphin and whale spo ng by boat, and local food and drink experiences.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Levada walk See the rugged landscapes on an easy walk along Madeira’s vast levada network

A ernoon tea Take in the ocean views, as Churchill once did, at the famous Reid’s Palace Hotel

Camacha See how the local bread is made and sip a glass of poncha

PRODUC RA I

£1099pp trip onl (8 days)

AT A GLANCE

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WHY NOT TRY?

Exploring the island on foot instead. Discover levadas, ancient footpaths and stunning cliff top views. explore.co.uk/TM

TRIP PACE: Moderate

ACCOMMODATION:

7 nights comfortable hotel

Optional single rooms from £

TRANSPORT: Bus Boat

294kg of CO e Average carbon footprint pp

DAY 1: Join trip in the island's charming capital, Funchal.

DAY 2: Full day tour of the north of the island including Porto Moniz with its natural rock pools. Easy walk along a scenic levada ancient irrigation canal) trail.

DAY 3: Take a scenic drive to the Nun’s Valley, surrounded by huge mountains. A ernoon tea at the iconic Reid’s Hotel where Winston Churchill came to write his memoirs.

DAY 4: Take in spectacular views from Arieiro peak and see the colourful A-frame houses of Santana. Watch how local bread and poncha (alcoholic sugar cane drink) are made, with an included tasting.

DAY 5: Morning boat trip with chance to see whales and dolphins. Enjoy a foodie-focused walking tour of Funchal's sights and markets in the a ernoon.

DAY 6: Free day to explore. Chance to take the ferry to Porto Santo and relax on the white sand beach, or take the cable car to Monte and visit Funchal’s famous Botanical Garden.

DAY 7: isit the dramatic cliffs of the south coast, walk through the banana plantations and visit a sugar cane mill.

DAY 8: Trip ends in Funchal.

Moorish Andalucia

T IP C DE SP SPAIN

trip onl (10 days) MONTHS OF

TRIP PACE: Moderate

ACCOMMODATION: nights comfortable hotel

Optional single rooms from £ 5

TRANSPORT: Bus Train MEALS: Breakfast: 154kg of CO e Average carbon footprint pp

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE...

Our shorter one-week trip discovering the highlights of Andalucia. Spend a couple of nights in a traditional posada in a typical Andalucian village. explore.co.uk/QAH

Discover Andalucia and the ascinating history that has in uenced this beauti ul region. plore whitewashed villages, taste delicious tapas and see the beguiling oorish architecture, patios and gardens o ranada, ordoba and eville.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Cordoba Discover the Moorish architecture from the golden era of Al-Andalus at the Mezquita

Grazalema Natural Park Hike through dramatic limestone scenery from Puerto del Boyar to Benaocaz

Seville Explore this characterful city and the stunning UNESCO-listed Alcazar Palace

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DAY 1: Join trip in Malaga.

DAY 2: Take a train to the white hill town of Ronda and take in views of the gorge. Visit an olive farm and en oy an olive oil tasting.

DAY 10: Trip ends in Malaga. AT A GLANCE

DAY 3: Visit the white villages in Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park.

DAY 4: Travel to Seville and discover this magni cent city on foot.

DAY 5: Visit the Alcazar and Seville’s Gothic cathedral. The rest of the day is le free to explore the city.

DAY 6: Travel to Cordoba by train and Mezquita Mosque guided visit.

DAY 7: Bus transfer to Granada via the pre y white village of Cabra. Discover Granada’s old Moorish quarter.

DAY 8: Visit the Alhambra Palace including the Nasrid Palaces.

DAY 9: Morning drive to Malaga. A ernoon free to explore.

Highlights of Puglia

T IP C DE PUL ITALY

BEST SELLER

The sun-soaked ‘heel of Italy’ o ers culture, ood and the country’s longest stretch o driatic coastline. ample local cheese at agriturismo arms, taste olive oil prepared in caves and soak up sights such as the cave town o atera that starred in the ames ond lm No Time to ie’.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Matera In Basilicata discover the fascinating UNESC -listed ancient troglodyte sassi uarter Alberobello Stay in beehive-shaped trulli houses and sample local wines

Delicious food Taste stone-baked bread, mo arella and olive oil

PRODUC RA I

PRICES FROM ITINERARY £1799pp trip only (8 days)

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AT A GLANCE

TRIP PACE: Moderate

ACCOMMODATION: nights comfortable hotel

Optional single rooms from £ 5

TRANSPORT:

Bus Train

EALS

Breakfast:

134kg of CO e

Average carbon footprint pp

O S O RAVEL

WHY NOT TRY?

Discovering Puglia on foot with easy walks and lots of foodie experiences thrown into the mix. explore.co.uk/TOP

DAY 1: oin trip in Bari. Free time on arrival to explore the old town.

DAY 2: Try pane di Altamura, a uni ue stone-baked bread. isit medieval Castel del onte.

DAY 3: Guided tour of atera’s cave dwellings and rock-carved churches. Chance to go to Gravina and into its underground labyrinth.

DAY 4: Taste mo arella at an agriturismo and wine at the Cantina Albea Winery. Stay in a conical trulli house in Alberobello.

DAY 5: Free day in Alberobello. ption to visit onopoli on the coast or the Castellana Caves.

DAY 6: isit an historic underground olive press before heading to tranto for a coastal walk. Arrive in the Baro ue city of ecce.

DAY 7: Guided walking tour of ecce to see the Basilica di Santa Croce and the cathedral. Free a ernoon.

DAY 8: Trip ends in ecce.

Classical Sicily

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This fast-paced tour visits Sicily’s ancient historical sites, plus snow-capped Mount Etna and the spectacular hilltop resort town of Taormina, favoured by DH Lawrence and Oscar Wilde. Fuel up for busy days on the delicious local food, widely considered to be the best in Italy.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Agrigento isit Sicily’s most famous classical remains in the alley of the Temples

Erice Discover this walled medieval hilltop town with its maze of narrow winding streets

Villa Romana del Casale See some of the best-preserved oman mosaics le in Europe

ITINERARY £1979pp trip only (8 days) AT A GLANCE

TRIP PACE: Full On

ACCOMMODATION:

7 nights comfortable hotel

Optional single rooms from £ 5

TRANSPORT: Bus

EALS

Breakfast: 7

227kg of CO e Average carbon footprint pp

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oin expert guide, Antonio arre a, on a longer two-week trip exploring ancient Sicily. explore.co.uk/SCS O S O RAVEL

DAY 1: Join trip in Syracusa.

DAY 2: Discover Syracusa’s Neapolis Archaeological Park with a local guide and the beautiful rtygia Island. Drive to the small town of Piazza Armerina.

DAY 3: See the colourful and intricately designed mosaic oors at illa Romana del Casale and the towering columns at Agrigento’s alley of the Temples. Arrive in Marsala.

DAY 4: Take in the coastal views from the charming hilltop medieval town of Erice and visit the Greek ruins at Segesta. Drive to Palermo, the island’s capital.

DAY 5: isit the Palatine Chapel and Monreale Cathedral with a local guide. Free a ernoon in Palermo to visit the Botanical Gardens or the extensive catacombs.

DAY 6: Explore the pictures ue shing village of Cefalu and admire the coastal scenery en route to the seaside town of Giardini Naxos.

DAY 7: Travel to the base camp of Mount Etna to explore its lunar landscape, craters and lava elds. Guided walking tour of Taormina.

DAY 8: Trip ends in Giardini Naxos.

Malta and Gozo Discovery

T IP C DE MLA MALTA

£1499pp trip onl (8 days)

TRIP PACE: Moderate

ACCOMMODATION:

7 nights comfortable hotel

Optional single rooms from £ 99

TRANSPORT:

Bus Boat Ferry

328kg of CO e Average carbon footprint pp

highlights tour of Malta and Gozo exploring the wealth o historic a ractions on these Mediterranean islands. Discover contrasting island li estyles, see colour ul altese shing boats and sample wonder ul ood and wine along the way.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Gozo Explore Malta’s unspoilt sister island including the capital of Victoria alle a Admire impressive forti cations, imposing churches and the Grand Harbour

Megalithic Temples Discover the oldest freestanding structures in the world, the temples of Gganti a, Hagar im and na dra

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ITINERARY

DAY 1: Join trip at Malta airport and take the ferry to Gozo.

DAY 2: Guided walking tours of Victoria and the Gganti a megalithic temples at Xaghra.

DAY 8: Trip ends in Sliema. AT A GLANCE

DAY 3: isit Dwe ra and take a scenic walk to we ni Bay. Ferry to alta.

DAY 4: Walking tour of alle a and visit Saint John's Co-Cathedral.

DAY 5: Walking tour of the Three Cities –Senglea, i oriosa and Cospicua and take a Grand Harbour cruise.

DAY 6: Explore the temples at Hagar im and na dra and en oy a local food and wine tasting.

DAY 7: isit to the forti ed city of dina, the San Anton Botanical Gardens and the Mosta Dome.

istoric altic epu lics

Zigzagging through Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, you’ll take in the three capital cities, marvel at the meteor created , year old aali rater, see the much photographed ill o rosses’, stroll the amber studded beaches o Nida, and try delicious locally brewed beer.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

T ree altic capitals Explore the medieval centres of Tallinn, iga and ilnius on foot

Saaremaa See time-worn windmills and uniper groves on Estonia’s largest island

uronian Spit ational Park Search for birdlife and walk among the golden sand dunes

PRODUC RA I £2250 pp trip only (15 days)

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TRIP PACE: Moderate

ACCOMMODATION:

12 nights comfortable hotel

2 nights simple hotel

Optional single rooms from £

TRANSPORT: Bus Ferry

EALS

Breakfast: 14

393kg of CO e Average carbon footprint pp

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If you’re a li le short on time try our more compact 8-day Baltic Capital Cities trip instead. explore.co.uk/BAT

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DAYS oin trip in Tallinn, Estonia. Chance to visit the aritime useum.

A Tour of Saaremaa Island. See Koguva and the Kaali eteorite Crater.

A Explore Kuressare including Saint aurentius Church. Chance to visit the Bishop’s Palace.

A Travel to Tartu, the oldest town in Estonia via the coastal town of Parnu.

A Walking tour of Tartu including Toomemagi Cathedral Hill and the Kissing Students’ statue.

A Stop in Cesis in the Gau a National Park and Sigulda en route to iga, atvia. isit Turaida Castle.

DAYS Walking tour of iga’s old town to see the Freedom onument and the cathedral. Free day in the city.

A isit 18th-century undale Palace and the Hill of Crosses’ en route to Klaipeda in ithuania.

A Explore the Curonian Spit National Park. See the Hill of Witches, twisted trees and ama ing sand dunes.

A Walking tour of Kaunas including the castle ruins. Chance to visit the Holocaust emorial.

A Drive to ilnius via the large Baro ue Pa aislis onastery and red-bricked Trakai Castle, set on an island in a lake.

DAY 14 Walking tour of ilnius.

DAY 15 Trip ends in ilnius, ithuania.

Alpine Lakes of Slovenia

TRIP PACE: Moderate

ACCOMMODATION:

107kg of CO e Average carbon footprint pp AT A GLANCE

4 nights comfortable hotel nights premium hotel Optional single rooms from £

TRANSPORT: Bus Public Bus Train Taxi

MEALS: Breakfast: 7

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Included lakes, mountains, seaside towns, countryside and caves, all within one week, along with plenty of free time!

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Glacial lakes, steep mountains, and rambling caves - discover the beauty of Slovenia on this week-long holiday. From the laid-back atmosphere of the capital, Ljubljana, to the serene beauty of ake Bled, this tour takes in the highlights of one of the Balkan’s pre est destinations.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Lake Bled Soak in the astounding beauty of this mountain-ringed lake

Tri lav ational Park En oy alpine scenery on walks in the Julian Alps from tranquil Lake Bohinj Ljubljana Explore this ma estic capital city on the leafy banks of the ubl anica iver

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DAY 1: Join trip in Ljubljana, capital of Slovenia.

DAY 2: isit edieval Sko a oka. Free time at ake Bled with the option to take a boat trip, walk around the lake and swim.

DAY 3: Walk to Savica Waterfall in the beautiful Triglav National Park. Cable car up Mount Vogel for impressive views of the Julian Alps.

DAY 4: Free day at ake Bohin with the chance to go walking in Mostnice Gorge, take a kayak out on the lake or ra ing on the Sava Bohin ka iver.

DAY 5: Scenic train ride to Nova Gorica and visit to the UNESCO listed Skocjan Caves.

DAY 6: Free day in I ola to explore the beautiful town and en oy the nearby beaches.

DAY 7: isit to 16th-century Pred ama Castle en route back to Ljubljana.

DAY 8: Trip ends in Ljubljana.

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Exploring Slovenia on foot instead, on our week-long trip based out of the deligh ul ake Bohinj.

Balkans Rail Adventure

T IP C DE YUG SLOVENIA, CROATIA, BOSNIA HERZ, MONTENEGRO, SERBIA, NORTH MACEDONIA, KOSOVO

£2995pp trip onl (16 days)

This fast-paced overland adventure takes you through the heart of former Yugoslavia. Travel by rail and bus with backdrops of rugged mountain peaks and discover thriving cities including Sara evo and Belgrade that remain off the beaten path for many travellers.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Rail journeys Travel by local train including the Bar to Belgrade line one of the most stunning rail trips in Europe

Plitvice ational Park See the many cascading waterfalls, shimmering lakes and extensive ora

Mostar Discover atmospheric bazaars and mos ues, as well as the famed Stari ost Bridge

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TRIP PACE: Full On

ACC DATI N: 15 nights comfortable hotel Optional single rooms from £5

T ANSP T: Bus Boat Public Bus Taxi Train

MEALS: Breakfast: 15 | Dinner:

782kg of CO e Average carbon footprint pp

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ur slightly shorter discovery ourney through the Balkans that covers Bosnia and Her egovina, Croatia, ontenegro and Serbia. explore.co.uk/YD

DAYS oin trip in ubl ana. Sightseeing tour of ubl ana. isit lake Bled.

A Free morning in Slovenia’s capital train to agreb, Croatia. Walking tour of Zagreb on arrival.

A isit to beautiful Plitvice National Park.

DAYS Travel to Sara evo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, for guided tour and chance to visit Tunnel useum.

A Scenic rail trip to ostar with a walking tour on arrival.

A Drive to Podgorica stopping along the way in Old Town Dubrovnik and ontenegro s dramatic Kotor Bay.

A Scenic bus and train ourney to Belgrade, Serbia.

A isit Novi Sad, on the banks of the Danube River. Return to Belgrade for traditional Serbian barbecue dinner.

DAYS Walking tour of Belgrade, drive to historic capital, Skop e, for orientation and local acedonian dinner.

A Drive to Bitola followed by an a ernoon visit to discover the ancient city of Heraclea.

A Travel to the lakeside town of hrid, via Galicica National Park, for an a ernoon boat ride.

DAYS All day transfer to Pristina, orientation walk with Tour eader on arrival. Trip ends in Pristina, Kosovo.

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Grand Tour of Romania, Serbia and Bulgaria

T IP C DE RSB ROMANIA, SERBIA, BULGARIA

469kg of CO e Average carbon footprint pp £2199pp trip onl (16 days)

Exploring ust omania in depth instead. Discover remote villages, hear myths of Dracula, see the towering Carpathian ountains and cruise along the Danube Delta. explore.co.uk/TD Scan for ight prices and more trip details

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T IP PACE: Full On

ACC DATI N:

12 nights comfortable hotel

2 nights simple hotel

1 night simple guesthouse Optional single rooms from £599

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Watch thousands of years of history whizz past on this whistle-stop journey that takes in medieval Transylvania, Plovdiv’s oman Theatre, oman curiosities in Nis and communist So a. Along the way, en oy magni cent views of the mighty Danube and at the Black Sea.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Legendary castles Delve beneath the myths at Castle Bran and marvel at Peles Castle’s decor

Belgrade Discover the oman, oman and Communist history in the old capital of Yugoslavia

Rila Monastery isit this spectacular UNESC Site with its brightly coloured frescoes

PRODUC RA I

DAY 1: Join trip in the Romanian capital, Bucharest.

DAY 2: Bucharest walking tour.

DAY 3: isit the remarkable Transylvanian Castles of Peles and Bran in the Carpathian ountains.

DAY 4: Explore medieval Brasov and the walled city of Sibiu.

DAY 5: arvel at the imposing King Decebalus sculpture, carved into the cliff face high above the Danube iver.

DAYS Cross into Serbia to explore ancient oman iminacium, Belgrade and the laidback city of Novi Sad.

DAY 8: See the rock formations at Devil’s Town and Skull Tower in Nis.

DAYS Spend time in the Bulgarian capital So a, visiting magni cent ila onastery and the Soviet Army onument.

DAY 11: Discover Plovdiv Roman Theatre and a Thracian tomb in the ose alley.

DAY 12: Visit Shipka Memorial Church, Etar useum and Tsarevets Fort.

DAYS Explore the Black Sea coast at arna and Balchik. Take a walk along the cliff tops and stay in a former royal palace complex.

DAY 15: Return to Bucharest and enjoy some free time.

DAY 16: Trip ends in Bucharest, omania.

Highlights of Albania was a fantastic tour. Our tour leader, guides and driver were excellent. Busy itinerary which included everything and more. Fascinating country with so much history. Le us with happy memories. So much so we booked our next Explore trip within a week of getting home.

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Highlights of Albania

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oasting snow capped mountains and driatic beaches, this tour o historically rich lbania takes in all the highlights, rom ancient ake hrid to N listed erat. hare a amily cooked lunch and meander through oman sites, on this ourney through the editerranean’s best kept secret.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Butrint Discover one of the greatest archaeological sites in the Balkans lo ara ational Park Explore the pristine forests and admire the fantastic views irokaster Stroll along the cobbled streets and visit its hilltop castle P S F ITINERARY £1349pp trip only (11 days) AT A A

TRIP PACE: Full n

ACCOMMODATION:

10 nights comfortable hotel

Optional single rooms from £ 5

TRANSPORT:

Bus

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Breakfast: 10 Lunch:

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DAY 1: Join trip in Tirana, one of the most dynamic capitals of the western Balkans.

DAY 2: Today is focused on exploring Tirana and its surroundings.

DAY 3: Go to Elbasan Fortress. Stop in the shing village of in en route to Pogradec on ake hrid.

DAY 4: Drive via oskopo a to Korca. Explore the old town and try aki in the old ba aar.

DAY 5: Drive on one of the most scenic routes in Albania, the Barmash Pass. Spend the a ernoon swimming in the Ben a Thermal Baths.

DAY 6: Go off the beaten path and have lunch with an Albanian family. Visit the castle and Ethnographic useum in G irokaster.

DAY 7: See the karstic spring, the Blue Eye’, and explore Butrint. Spend the rest of the a ernoon at the seaside town of Sarande.

DAY 8: Visit Ali Pasha Fortress en route to logara National Park. A ernoon hike and stay in the park.

DAY 9: Explore Vlora and visit the ancient oman site of Apollonia.

DAY 10: Discover the fortress and Red os ue in Berat. isit the oman amphitheatre in Durresi.

DAY 11: Trip ends in Kru a.

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roatia sland oppin

T IP C DE DC CROATIA

£1745pp

trip onl (8 days)

AT A GLANCE

TRIP PACE: oderate

ACCOMMODATION:

4 nights premium hotel

3 nights comfortable hotel

Optional single rooms from £

TRANSPORT:

Bus Boat

EALS

Breakfast:

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Exploring the highlights of Croatia’s mainland instead. Discover the old capital city, adar, and walk among the shimmering lakes and cascading waterfalls of Plitvice akes National Park. explore.co.uk/DD

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For sun and sea, with a side of culture, spend a week island hopping along roatia’s almatian oast. ontrast ancient history in terraco a roo ed cities with rural island life, sharing a home-cooked meal at a local armhouse. n oy daily opportunities to swim, kayak or snorkel in crystal clear waters.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Dubrovnik Discover the Old Town’s incredible architecture

Korcula Explore the island’s untouched corners and spend the a ernoon at a traditional local farm

Brac Try stand-up paddle boarding or kayaking near the Golden Cape beach, Zlatni Rat

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DAY 1 Join trip in Split.

DAY 2: orning exploration of Split. Take the a ernoon ferry to Brac Island. Free time with the opportunity to try kayaking or stand up paddle boarding.

DAY 3: Morning walk through rural villages to a monastery. Free a ernoon to make use of the hotel’s spa facilities.

DAY 4: Sail to Korcula Island by catamaran ferry. Explore the island and visit a traditional farm.

DAY 5: Full day excursion to Mljet Island with the option to kayak, cycle or simply relax on the beach.

DAY 6: Drive to the Pelješac peninsula and visit historical Ston with an opportunity for wine tasting along the way.

DAY 7: Walking tour of Dubrovnik. Free a ernoon to discover the old town.

DAY 8: Trip ends in Dubrovnik.

Ancient Macedonia

GREECE

AT A GLANCE

TRIP PACE: Moderate

ACCOMMODATION:

13 nights comfortable hotel

1 night comfortable monastery

Optional single rooms from £

TRANSPORT:

Bus Boat Ferry

EALS

Breakfast: 14 Dinner:

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Walk in the footsteps of Alexander the Great, exploring mountainous landscapes and historic towns that span the ancient empires o the omans, the omans and the Greeks. Stay in a working monastery, discover a melting pot o contrasting cultures, and feast on Greek delicacies along the way.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Lake Ohrid Explore the monasteries around the lake and the town of Ohrid

Rila Monastery See the distinctive architecture and brightly coloured frescoes

Pella Discover the birthplace of Alexander the Great, with its mythological mosaics

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DAY 1: oin trip in So a, Bulgaria.

DAY 2: Explore So a on foot. Travel to North acedonia. Stay in Saint oakim sogovski onastery.

DAY 3: isit Kratovo in the crater of an extinct volcano. In Skop e, see Kale Fortress.

DAY 4: Discover the towering sides of the dramatic atka Gorge. Chance for a boat trip above the dam.

DAY 5: Scenic drive to hrid via avrovo National Park. See the carvings at Saint ovan Bigorski onastery.

DAYS Walking tour of hrid. Take in the view from the Church of Saint ohn at Kaneo. Free time to relax.

DAY 8: Boat trip to the Springs of Lake hrid. isit Saint Naum and Heraclea.

DAY 9: isit the birthplace of Alexander the Great at Pella and ergina. Arrive in Thessaloniki, Greece.

DAY 10: Discover Thessaloniki on foot. Free a ernoon to visit the Archaeological useum.

DAYS Scenic drive on the Halkidiki Peninsula. Boat trip to see ount Athos. Ferry to Thassos Island.

DAY 13: Explore historical Philippi. Drive on to Bansko in the Pirin ountains of Bulgaria.

DAYS isit ila onastery. eturn to So a where the trip ends.

Greek Island Cruise

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TRIP PACE: Relaxed

ACCOMMODATION:

6 nights simple boat night simple hotel

Average carbon footprint pp AT A GLANCE

Optional single rooms from £ 5

TRANSPORT:

Bus Boat Ferry Taxi

MEALS:

Breakfast: 7 Lunch: 6

281kg of CO e

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE... A longer two-week Greek island hopping adventure. Tick off ancient ruins, bustling harbours, and serene beaches. explore.co.uk/GW

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Immerse yourself in island life on this slow-paced cruising holiday. Board our historic cai ue to explore Greece’s hidden gem, Evia. Sunbathe on deck, sip sangria served by Captain Thanos, snorkel in warm waters, and unwind in promenade tavernas - relax and en oy the best of the island.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Board our caique Six nights on a traditional wooden boat with our friendly crew

Enjoy Greek food Fresh breakfast and lunch aboard, and dinners at authentic tavernas

Aegean Sea Swim and snorkel to spot sea life in the azure Aegean waters

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DAY 1: Join trip at Athens Airport and transfer to the port at a na. Take a ferry to Evia Island where we board our traditional wooden cai ue boat.

DAY 2: Cruise tur uoise waters to the shing village of Panagia. isit the small church renowned for its colourful frescoes.

DAY 3: Continue our leisurely cruise to Eretria via the secluded lagoon of Porto Buffalo where we’ve the chance to swim and snorkel.

DAY 4: Spend a relaxing morning in Eretria before cruising to Nea Styra where we can en oy its beautiful beaches.

DAY 5: Walk along ancient pathways to the prehistoric Dragon Houses. Cruise to armari.

DAY 6: Swim among the exclusive Petali Islands, playground of the rich and famous. Cruise to Karystos, a thriving market town and great spot to enjoy an authentic taste of Greek island life.

DAY 7: Walk to the enetian mountain castle of Castello osso. En oy the a ernoon swimming off the cai ue before disembarking to spend our nal night in a seafront hotel.

DAY 8: Ferry to a na then drive to Athens airport where the trip ends.

Turkey in Depth

T IP C DE TU | TURKEY

AT A GLANCE

A history-rich whirlwind tour of Turkey. Marvel at Istanbul’s Blue Mosque and Konya’s Whirling Dervishes, visit ancient Troy (namechecked in the Iliad), and explore UNESCO-listed Hierapolis and the terraces of Pamukkale – and that’s just the start!

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Cappadocia Explore the fairy-tale chimneys and rock-carved cave dwellings

Gallipoli Discover the poignant World War memorials including the Lone Pine Cemetery

Turquoise Coast Take a tranquil boat ride to Caunos and swim at Iztuzu Beach

PRODUC RA I

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Exploring Turkey’s beautiful scenery and ancient gems, staying in more comfort at premium hotels, on a 12-day journey from Antalya to Istanbul. explore.co.uk/DTU

DAYS Join trip in Istanbul. Tour of the Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square. Cross the Bosphorus.

TRIP PACE: Full On

TRIP PACE: Full On

DAYS In Ankara see Ataturk’s Mausoleum and the Museum of Anatolian Civilisations. isit Kaymakli.

ACCOMMODATION:

ACCOMMODATION:

8 nights comfortable hotel

nights comfortable hotel

nights comfortable lodge

nights premium hotel

nights premium hotel

Optional single rooms from £ 99

Optional single rooms from £ 5

TRANSPORT:

TRANSPORT:

Bus 4WD

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Bus Boat Ferry

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Breakfast: 14

Breakfast: 12 Lunch: Dinner: 4

384kg of CO e

£1599pp trip onl (15 days) O S O RAVEL

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A Explore the remarkable Uchisar Castle and Goreme Open Air Museum in Cappadocia.

A See the home of the Whirling Dervishes in Konya. Continue to the coastal city of Antalya.

A Journey to Kas via ancient Olympos. See the Chimaera –the eternal ame.

A Free time in Kas on the Tur uoise Coast, with the chance to sea kayak.

A Boat ride to the rock-carved tombs at Caunos. Chance to swim at the beautiful I tu u Beach.

A isit the ama ing white terraces of Pamukkale and the ancient Roman spa town of Hierapolis.

DAYS Discover the famed Greco-Roman sites of Aphrodisias and Ephesus, including the Temple of Artemis.

A See Pergamon Acropolis on its mountain perch and the ruins at Troy.

A Ferry to the World War I ba le elds at Gallipoli, including Anzac Cove and the Lone Pine Cemetery.

A Trip ends in Istanbul.

Explore the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

T IP C DE KSA SAUDI ARABIA

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Once the southernmost extension of the Nabatean empire, Saudi Arabia is a one o a kind destination. t’s time to discover what lies beyond the headlines as we explore its mishmash of ultra-modern cities and ancient desert landscapes on this action packed two week tour.

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Hegra (Mada’in Saleh) Discover this ancient Nabatean city and sleep in a desert camp

Jeddah Explore the scented souks and alleyways of the UNESCO Old Town

Lush mountains Visit Al Bahah, a region of hidden villages and hairpin roads

PRODUC RA I

£4699pp trip only (14 days) O S O RAVEL

TRIP PACE: Full On

ACCOMMODATION:

8 nights comfortable hotel nights comfortable tented camp nights premium hotel

Optional single rooms from £

TRANSPORT: Bus 4WD Boat

EALS

Breakfast: 13 Lunch: Dinner:

1057kg of CO e Average carbon footprint pp

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A shorter 8-day itinerary exploring the mountains, deserts and coasts of Oman. explore.co.uk/OM

DAY 1: Join trip in Riyadh.

DAY 2: Go on a guided exploration of both new and old Riyadh. Get a birds-eye view at the Kingdom Towers.

DAY 3: Drive past sand dunes to the ancient mud-brick village of Ushaiqer. Continue to Buraidah.

DAY 4: Experience the clamour of the Buraidah camel market. Explore Ha’il’s hilltop fortress of A’arif.

DAY 5: Find prehistoric rock art in Jubbah. Drive to Al’Ula and sleep in the desert.

DAY 6: Peer into the tombs at the ancient Nabatean city of Hegra, and admire rock carved Lion sculptures in Dadan.

DAY 7: Get lost in the maze of Al’Ula’s old town. ptional starga ing in the evening.

DAY 8: Drive to the holy city of Medina through Lawrence of Arabia country.

DAY 9: Enjoy a boat trip in Yanbu and admire its thriving coral reef.

DAY 10: Head to the south via Ta’if. Continue into the mountains, towards Al Bahah.

DAY 11: Visit the mountain village of Thee Ain and take an exhilarating 4WD ride up Shada Mountain.

DAY 12: Drive along the Red Sea to Jeddah. Walk along the lively corniche (sea front) in the early evening.

DAY 13: Walking tour of the UNESCO-listed old town with a local Saudi lady. Enjoy a delicious meal of fresh seafood this evening.

DAY 14: Trip ends in Jeddah.

Jordan Discovery

T IP C DE JD JORDAN

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ention ordan and most think o N listed Petra and the desert scapes o Wadi um. This tour e plores these sites in depth and then takes you beyond rom the preserved oman town o erash to the immaculate mosaics in adaba, to oating in the salty ead ea.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Mount Nebo Learn about Jordan’s biblical heritage as we travel in the footsteps of Moses

Petra Spend two full days discovering the historic and remarkable ‘Rose Red City’

Wadi Rum Camp in a Bedouin goat-hair tent and en oy a traditional Bedouin barbecue

PRODUC RA I

ITINERARY £1215pp trip only (9 days)

AT A GLANCE

TRIP PACE: Full On

ACCOMMODATION:

4 nights premium hotel nights comfortable hotel night comfortable tented camp Optional single rooms from £ 5

TRANSPORT: Bus 4WD

EALS

Breakfast: 8 Lunch: Dinner:

286kg of CO e Average carbon footprint pp

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE… Discovering Jordan’s rich history while staying at upgraded accommodation on our premium tour. explore.co.uk/DJP

DAY 1: Join trip in Amman.

DAY 2: Visit wonderfully preserved Jerash, before a guided tour of Amman’s ancient citadel.

DAY 3: Explore Mount Nebo and the mosaics at Madaba before travelling legendary Petra.

DAY 4: Take a guided tour of ancient Petra, a city carved into rock by the Nabateans, including the famous facade of the Treasury.

DAY 5: Free time to discover Petra. Trek to the onastery or visit i le Petra.

DAY 6: Travel through Wadi Rum in a 4WD. Spend the night in a Bedouin camp in the desert.

DAY 7: Travel to Aqaba for a relaxing day. pportunities to snorkel, swim and take a boat trip on the Red Sea.

DAY 8: eave A aba and head north to oat in the salty waters of the Dead Sea.

DAY 9: Trip ends in Amman.

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Classic Egypt with Nile Cruise

AT A GLANCE

TRIP PACE: Full On

ACCOMMODATION:

nights comfortable hotel

nights comfortable boat

night comfortable train

Optional single rooms from £5

TRANSPORT:

Bus Boat Train

MEALS:

Breakfast: Lunch: 4 Dinner: 4

354kg of CO e

Average carbon footprint pp

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

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A ourney as old as time –Cleopatra took Julius Caesar on the same route – this unforge able voyage tracing the Nile from Cairo to Aswan stops at all the major sites and includes lesser-known temples too, such as the fully symmetrical and mysterious Kom Ombo.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Ancient history See the pyramids, temples and sphinxes for which Egypt is famed Nile cruise boat Watch the sun set over the Nile on a cruise from Aswan to uxor

ptian life Catch a glimpse of everyday life as you cruise past rural farming communities

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DAY 1: Join trip in Cairo.

DAY 2: Discover the magni cent Great Pyramid of Gi a, Sphinx and the Egyptian useum.

DAY 3: Free day in Cairo for a chance to return to the extensive Egyptian useum to explore further. Take an overnight train to Aswan.

DAY 4: Discover Aswan, including time to visit Philae Temple.

DAY 5: An early morning option to visit Abu Simbel. Board river cruise boat.

DAY 6: Choose to take a boat journey and camel ride to visit St Simeon’s onastery. elax aboard a luxurious Nile riverboat while cruising to Kom Ombo Temple.

DAY 7: Spend the day enjoying the riverboat’s facilities including the pool or nd a shady spot to admire the passing scenery. Evening arrival into uxor.

DAY 8: Disembark in uxor and visit Karnak Temple. Chance to watch Karnak’s evening sound and light show.

DAY 9: Visit the royal tombs within the Valley of the Kings and enjoy a homecooked lunch at a local family house on the west bank of the Nile.

DAY 10: Trip ends in uxor.

Best of Morocco

£1195pp trip onl (15 days)

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ur shorter 8-day trip to orocco packs in all the highlights and is perfect if you’re short on time. explore.co.uk/MMR

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Discover mountains, desert and sea on this tour from iconic Casablanca to the 15th-century outpost of Essaouira. Pass through ancient Fes and the UNESCO-listed Roman ruins of Volubilis, take in heady Atlas Mountain views, delve into Marrakech’s souks and sleep under the stars in a Berber camp.

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Atmospheric medinas Get lost in the colourful alleyways of the imperial cities’ old medinas

Todra Gorge Walk in orocco’s Grand Canyon through spectacular rock formations

Essaouira elax in the traditional and charming port town on the Atlantic coast

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DAY 1: oin trip in Casablanca.

DAY 2: isit the extraordinary Hassan II os ue. Continue to the laid back capital of orocco, abat.

TRIP PACE: Moderate

ACCOMMODATION:

13 nights comfortable hotel night simple camping Optional single rooms from £ 5

TRANSPORT: Bus 4WD

MEALS: Breakfast: 14 Dinner:

672kg of CO e Average carbon footprint pp

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DAY 3: Discover the imperial city of Meknes and visit the ancient oman site of olubilis, orocco’s former capital.

DAY 4: Explore Fes, the artisan capital of orocco with its maze of narrow streets and markets.

DAY 5: Drive over the Atlas Mountain range and discover rich Berber culture and heritage.

DAY 6: Travel into the desert by 4WD and sleep under the stars in a Berber camp.

DAYS Watch sunrise over the dunes and experience a camel ride. Explore the magni cent Todra Gorge on foot.

DAY 9: isit the UNESC forti ed Berber se lement of Ait Ben Haddou and the alley of 1,000 Kasbahs.

DAY 10: Cross the highest pass in Morocco through the Atlas ountains. oin a family for mint tea.

DAYS Stroll around the 15th-century coastal town of Essaouira.

DAYS Discover the incredible city of arrakech. Explore markets, souks and mos ues.

DAY 15: Trip ends in arrakech.

It was genuinely amazing. I didn’t really know what to expect, but the number of animals we saw and how close we were to them was staggering, which I’m sure was largely due to the experience and expertise of BiBi. Who you could tell deeply cares about the communities and environments we interacted with...

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Botswana Wildlife Safari

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£3495pp trip only (14 days)

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TRIP PACE: Full On

ACCOMMODATION:

5 nights simple camping

4 nights premium lodge

2 nights comfortable boat

2 nights comfortable tented camp

Optional single rooms from £ 95

TRANSPORT: 4WD Boat

MEALS:

Breakfast: 13 Lunch: 10 Dinner:

809kg of CO e Average carbon footprint pp

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Looping through Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe this epic trip has you sleeping beneath canvas and on a houseboat in some of Africa’s most jaw-dropping wildlife hotspots. Explore ancient San Bushmen rock paintings at Tsodilo ills and visit the spectacular Victoria Falls.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

oremi ational Park Explore one of Africa’s greatest wildlife sanctuaries

kavan o elta Pan andle Search for waterdwelling wildlife and exotic birds

o e ational Park Take a safari in search of Chobe’s world famous elephant population

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A Join trip in Victoria Falls.

A Drive from imbabwe into Botswana. Safari drives along the Chobe river.

A Full day of game drives in Chobe National Park, famous for its huge numbers of elephants.

A Drive south to Savuti game area.

A Full day of game drives in the Savuti area.

A Drive to oremi Game eserve, wild camping and game drives.

A S Explore the pans, oodplains, lagoons and deep mopane forest of oremi Game eserve.

A orning game drive in oremi Game eserve, a ernoon in a private reserve outside of Maun.

A Houseboat on the kavango river, a ernoon wildlife viewing on the Okavango River.

A Discover San Bushmen art in Tsodilo Hills, viewing 24,000 year-old paintings at a UNESC Site.

A ourney from Botswana to imbabwe, via Namibia, in one day through the Caprivi Strip.

A Explore Victoria Falls, one of the seven Natural Wonders of the World.

A Trip ends in Victoria Falls

Namibia Lodge Safari

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9 nights comfortable lodge

2 nights comfortable hotel Optional single rooms from £ 5

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...coming across a herd of elephants completely in the wild... one of the most enchanting and surreal experiences I’ve had in my life. axine, November 2023

Twyfelfontein

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i ng all the highlights, this Namibia sa ari takes in Windhoek, the soaring sands o the Namib esert, the massive ape ross seal colony on the keleton oast, colonial wakopmund and the saline spread o tosha National Park one o rica’s nest.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Sossusvlei Explore the world’s highest sand dunes in the world’s oldest desert

tos a ational Park Find an abundance of wildlife congregating around waterholes and salt pans

Coastal Namibia Find amingos at Walvis Bay agoon, spot seals at Cape Cross, and visit historic Swakopmund

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DAY 1: oin trip in Windhoek.

DAY 2: Travel to Sesriem via the Namib Desert, the oldest on the planet.

DAY 3: Explore Sesriem Canyon. Witness the magni cent sand dunes of Sossusvlei.

DAY 4: Drive to Swakopmund, stopping at Walvis Bay to look for amingos and pelicans.

DAY 5: Free day to explore the colonial town of Swakopmund. earn about Namibia’s intriguing history.

DAY 6: Drive via Cape Cross Seal eserve to Damaraland. Discover rock art of the San Bushmen.

DAY 7: ake our way to the salt pans of Etosha National Park.

DAY 8: Game drives in Etosha.

DAY 9: Search for lions, cheetahs, elephants, leopards, springboks, hyenas and giraffes in Etosha.

DAY 10: isit the Cheetah Conservation Foundation. Drive to the Waterberg Plateau.

DAY 11: Free morning to explore on foot or take an extra game drive. isit a local cra market, before returning to Windhoek.

DAY 12: Trip ends in Windhoek.

South Africa’s Garden Route

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£1895pp trip only (12 days)

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TRIP PACE: Moderate

ACCOMMODATION:

7 nights comfortable hotel nights comfortable cabins night comfortable guesthouse night comfortable lodge Optional single rooms from £ 95

TRANSPORT: Minibus

MEALS: Breakfast: 11 Dinner:

443kg of CO e Average carbon footprint pp

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE… ur two-week itinerary includes not only the iconic Garden Route, but also Kruger National Park, and with the option to add a four day ictoria Falls extension at the end. explore.co.uk/SAH

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So-called because of the verdant coastal forests that fringe its sandy beaches, South Africa’s Garden Route is an iconic road trip that kicks o in ape Town and meanders eastward stopping o at historic towns, rican penguin colonies, stunning vineyards and wildli e rich parks.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Stellenbosch Taste wines among rolling vineyards in the Cape Winelands

ational parks Explore Tsitsikamma National Park and safari in Addo Elephant National Park

Hermanus Spot migrating whales in the whale watching capital of the world (in season)

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DAY 1: Join trip in Cape Town.

DAY 2: isit Cape Peninsula National Park, including a chance to visit Seal Island by boat.

DAY 3: Free day to ascend Table Mountain, visit Robben Island or explore the ictoria Alfred Waterfront.

DAY 4: Meet the producers of some of South Africa’s famous wines in the world renowned vineyards of Stellenbosch.

DAY 5: Scenic drive to Hermanus, via Stony Point to see the African penguin colony.

DAY 6: isit Cape Agulhas, Africa’s southernmost tip. Spend the night in the historic town of Barrydale.

DAY 7: Drive through the i le Karoo to Oudtshoorn.

DAY 8: Walk inside the Cango Caves, an underground wonderland. Take in the views at Knysna Heads.

DAY 9: Explore the walking trails of Robberg Nature eserve. Free time in Ple enberg Bay.

DAY 10: Discover Tsitsikamma National Park, with an opportunity to explore the canopy walkways and zip wires.

DAY 11: Game drives in search of elephants, lions, ebras and buffalos at Addo Elephant National Park.

DAY 12: ptional sunrise safari. Trip ends in Addo Elephant Park.

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Madagascar: The Lost Continent

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Our two-week Madagascar Wilderness Trek. Get off the beaten path, hiking through tropical vegetation, granite hills and surreal sandstone landscapes, spo ng wildlife along the way. explore.co.uk/MF

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Jungle Book-esque jumble of baobab alleys, spiny forests and volcanoes teeming with wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. Go in search of the country’s 100-plus species of lemur, visit Madagascar’s Grand Canyon and snorkel o the barrier ree .

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Andasibe Reserve Track the indri lemurs at sunrise to hear their morning call

Highland scenery See the rice paddies and isolated villages

Ranomafana Walk in the rainforest observing lemurs, chameleons and amphibians

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DAY 1: Join trip in Antananarivo.

DAY 2: Nature walks in Andasibe Reserve, searching for the indri, the largest living lemur.

TRIP PACE: Full On

ACCOMMODATION:

11 nights comfortable hotel nights comfortable lodge night simple hotel

Optional single rooms from £5 5

TRANSPORT: Minibus Flight

MEALS: Breakfast: 14 Lunch: Dinner: 7

694kg of CO e Average carbon footprint pp

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DAY 3: Spend the morning looking for black and white ruffed lemurs and a variety of birds.

DAY 4: Explore the colonial architecture and churches of the spa town of Antsirabe.

DAY 5: Walk around the stunning crater at ake Tritriva. En oy a night of traditional alagasy food and dancing.

DAYS ourney to anomafana National Park, looking for rare golden bamboo lemurs.

DAYS Two days to travel to and explore adagascar’s Grand Canyon in Isalo National Park.

DAY 10: Cross the cactus- lled spiny desert and visit the ahafaly Tombs on the way to Toliara on the coast.

DAYS Free time by the rich tur uoise waters of the Indian Ocean.

DAY 13: Drive back to Toliara and y back to Antananarivo.

DAY 14: Visit Ambohimanga, an ancient palace and fort beautifully located on a forested hill.

DAY 15: Trip ends in Antananarivo.

India's Golden Triangle

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T IP PACE: Full On

ACC DATI N: nights comfortable hotel Optional single rooms from £ 5

T ANSP T: Bus ickshaw

MEALS:

Breakfast: unch: 1 Dinner:

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Go beyond the Golden Triangle and explore more of Northern India’s magnetic charms over the course of two weeks. explore.co.uk/DIH

India provides a sensory overload for even the most seasoned traveller. This oneweek tour of the north is the ideal toe-dip into the dazzling sights, smells and charm of this people-packed country, while also including some of its most-iconic sites, and its delicious food.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Agra See the Ta ahal up close and watch as the sun rises over the iconic building Kalakho oin the prayer ceremony then sleep like a ahara ah in heritage accommodation

Jaipur Explore the historical Amber Fort, the bservatory and the Palace of the Winds

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DAY 1: oin trip in Delhi and explore ld Delhi s narrow lanes by metro and rickshaw.

DAY 2: See a different side to the capital in New Delhi, including utub inar and India Gate. Drive to Agra.

DAY 3: Watch the sun rise over the Ta ahal. isit Agra Fort and Itimadud-Daulah, known as the baby Ta . oin a local family to cook up a feast, learning how to make the perfect curry.

DAY 4: Explore the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri. isit the Chand Baori stepwell on route to Kalakho. Stay in a heritage palace and imagine life as a ahara ah.

DAY 5: Take an early morning stroll through the palace s organic vegetable garden. Drive to aipur and see the phenomenal bservatory and the City Palace.

DAY 6: Discover aipur s Palace of the Winds and Amber Fort, a hill-top palace with intricate ughal architecture and carvings inside its beautiful courtyards.

DAY 7: Drive back to Delhi via India s Heritage Transport useum.

DAY 8: Tour ends in Delhi.

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Highlights of Southern India

T IP C DE DS INDIA

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TRIP PACE: Moderate

ACCOMMODATION:

nights comfortable hotel nights premium hotel night simple houseboat night simple overnight train

Optional single rooms from £599

TRANSPORT:

Bus, Boat, Train, 4WD

MEALS:

Breakfast: 14 Lunch: Dinner: 4

615kg of CO e Average carbon footprint pp

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Discovering peaceful lakeside towns, ancient religious sites, iconic wildlife and spectactular scenery in Nepal. explore.co.uk/DN

From temples to tea plantations, this twoweek journey through India’s south is a true adventure. Winding through varied scenery - from bustling cities to the peaceful Kerala backwaters - get a taste for Indian culture, cuisine, and history, visiting palaces, national parks, and villages along the way.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Palaces and temples Explore the ornate Mysore Palace and colourful Meenakshi Temple

Kochi Explore the Portuguese-in uenced city and cruise the nearby backwaters andipur ational Park Search for wildlife including elephant, chital and bison

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DAY 1: Join tour in Chennai, take a walking tour of the city.

DAY 2: Drive to Pondicherry and explore the French colonial buildings and cobbled streets.

DAYS Discover Madurai and take in the incredible Meenakshi Temple by night.

DAY5: earn about exotic spices in the lush plantations of Thekkady.

DAY 6: Cruise through the tropical backwaters and sleep aboard a houseboat.

DAYS Take a walking tour of Kochi, including the Chinese nets and a ancherry Palace.

DAYS ide the toy train up to the old British hill station of oty.

DAY 11: Search for tigers and elephant on a 4WD game drive in Bandipur National Park.

DAY 12: Free morning for another game drive, then drive to Mysore, the city of palaces.

DAY 13: Explore Mysore Palace and the vibrant Devaraja market, then catch the overnight train to Chennai and on to Mamallapuram.

A Visit the remarkable 7th-century temple complex with intricate rock carvings. Free day at the beach in Mamallapuram.

DAY 15: Trip ends in Mamallapuram.

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Sri Lanka in Depth

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Easily deserving of its 'Paradise Island' moniker, Sri Lanka has so much to o er its visitors. plore towering tiers o tea plantations, cerulean seas curling onto white-sand beaches and gilded Buddhist temples, and go out in search of indigenous wildlife by eep sa ari.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Wildlife Search for leopards, elephants, sambar deer and sloth bears by Jeep

Ancient capitals and temples Climb Lion's Rock to soak up the views from Sigiriya's rock fortress

Hill country Explore the Temple of the Tooth and the lush tea plantations in cooler climates

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ITINERARY £1999pp trip only (15 days)

10 nights comfortable hotel nights premium hotel night simple hotel night comfortable tented camp Optional single rooms from £5 5 TRANSPORT: Bus 4WD

Breakfast: 14 Lunch: Dinner: 413kg of CO e Average carbon footprint pp

End your break with a week-long relaxing dhoni cruise in the Maldives. explore.co.uk/SLM

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Exploring Sri Lanka on a walking holiday. explore.co.uk/WSL

DAY 1: Join trip in Negombo.

DAY 2: Take a eep safari in Wilpa u National Park.

DAY 3: Explore the UNESCO Site of Anuradhapura and the sacred peak at Mihintale.

DAY 4: See the giant Standing Buddha at Aukana and explore Dambulla’s painted cave temples.

DAY 5: Explore the ancient city of Polonnaruwa.

DAY 6: Climb Lion's Rock and discover the sky fortress hidden on top!

DAY 7: Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth and the colourful Peradeniya Botanical Gardens in Kandy.

DAYS oin pilgrims for an optional ascent of Adam's Peak. Drive to Nuwara Eliya via a tea plantation.

DAY 10: Cross the Nine Arch Bridge on the train journey to Ella.

DAY 11: Search for elephants on a Jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park.

DAYS Travel to Koggala Beach. Explore the cobbled streets of Galle Fort and relax on the beach.

DAY 14: Drive to Colombo for a city tour of the capital.

DAY 15: Trip ends in Colombo.

NOTE: Departures from July to December will visit Horton Plains National Park instead of climbing Adam's Peak.

The Best of Georgia and Armenia

T IP C DE GF ARMENIA, GEORGIA

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£2630 pp trip onl (16 days)

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TRIP PACE: Full On ACCOMMODATION:

13 nights comfortable hotel night simple hotel night simple guesthouse

Optional single rooms from £ 99

TRANSPORT: Bus

MEALS: Breakfast: 15 Lunch: Dinner: 6

of CO e Average carbon footprint pp

OF TRAVEL:

WANT TO EXPERIENCE MORE?

Explore Azerbaijan too on a longer 19-day itinerary. Discover the capital city of Baku, admire Yanar Dag natural ame, and travel the historic trade route from Baku to Sheki. explore.co.uk/GFA

Underrated Georgia and li le known rmenia make for an intriguing journey through Eurasia's borderlands. One is the birthplace o wine, the other the world s rst hristian state, and between them they serve up a slew o un orge able sites in the aucasus.

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Yerevan Wander through ancient monasteries and stay in the shadow of Mount Ararat

Tbilisi Explore the narrow medieval streets of the Old Town where East meets West

Gudauri Walk in the foothills of the Greater Caucasus and visit Gergeti Trinity Church

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DAY 1: Join trip in Yerevan.

DAY 2: Explore Yerevan, lying in the shadow of Mount Ararat. Visit the Holy City of Echmiadzin.

DAY 3: Discover the Hellenistic temple at Garni before continuing to the UNESCO-listed Geghard Monastery.

DAYS Marvel at the imposing Amberd Fortress and sample some Armenian wine in the village of Areni.

DAY 6: Explore the dramatic monastery of Haghpat, then cross into Georgia and continue onto its medieval capital, Tbilisi.

DAY 7: Full day in cosmopolitan Tbilisi with its narrow streets, churches, synagogues and mosques.

DAYS Drive onto Kutaisi to explore this ancient city. Take a day trip to the Black Sea coastal town of Batumi.

DAYS Visit the UNESCO-listed monastery at Gelati. Walk through the tunnels and stairways of the remarkable cave town of Vardzia.

DAYS Stop off at the birthplace of Stalin before taking a gentle walk up to Gergeti Trinity Church.

DAY 14: Stroll around the farmers’ market in Telavi and gain an insight into local wine production.

A Visit Alaverdi Monastery and Gremi fortress on your way back to Tbilisi.

DAY 16: Trip ends in Tbilisi.

Malaysia and Singapore Explorer

TRIP PACE: Moderate

ACCOMMODATION:

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11 nights comfortable hotel night simple homestay

Optional single rooms from £5

TRANSPORT:

Bus Ferry Train

MEALS:

Breakfast: 12 | Dinner: 2

495kg of CO e

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Discovering the heart of Thailand. See the infamous ‘Bridge over the River Kwai’, explore ruined temples, and sleep in a ungle ra house.

Travel from the skyscraperdominated skyline of sovereign Singapore to the tropical beaches of angkawi. Along the way, li the lid on real life with a homestay, where you’ll help to prepare a traditional dinner, and share stories with locals over bowls of nasi goreng.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Singapore Discover the incredible architecture of the marina and explore i le India

Malacca Stroll through this charming Dutch colonial trading port. Take an evening river cruise

Cameron Highlands Walk through the Mossy Forest and try tea picked from plantations

PRODUCT RATING: BEST SELLER

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DAY 1: Join trip in Singapore and embark on an evening stree ood experience.

DAY 2: Explore Singapore’s arina Bay, i le India and Chinatown on foot.

DAY 3: Wander the Dutch colonial streets of old Malacca and take an evening river cruise.

DAY 4: Walk in the old town. Drive to Kuala umpur.

DAY 5: Discover the Petronas Towers and sights of Kuala umpur.

DAY 6: Climb the stairs up to Batu Caves then stay in the rural countryside at a lakeside homestay.

DAY 7: Free morning to relax around the lake with optional kayaking. Then continue to Cameron Highlands.

DAY 8: Wander through the tea plantations of the Cameron Highlands and visit the ossy Forest’.

DAY 9: Explore the temples and gardens of Penang, and sample its incredible array of food.

DAYS Free time to relax on the whitesand beaches of angkawi.

DAY 12: ptional cycling or island hopping.

DAY 13: Trip ends in angkawi.

Borneo Wildlife Highlights

TRIP PACE: Moderate

ACCOMMODATION:

Average carbon footprint pp AT A GLANCE

7 nights comfortable hotel

6 nights comfortable lodge night simple lodge ptional single rooms from 845

TRANSPORT:

Bus Boat Train

MEALS:

Breakfast: 14 unch: Dinner: 5

940kg of CO e

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enture through the National Parks of Sarawak and the ungles of Sabah and en oy ample opportunity to spot the incredible endemic wildlife found in alaysian Borneo. arvel at the magni cent stalactites and stalagmites of ulu National Park and take a night walk to look for endangered species in the Tabin Wildlife Reserve.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Sepilok Visit the famous orang-utan Sanctuary and witness the excellent rehabilitation work Kinabatangan River Spot proboscis monkeys and hornbills while cruising on steamy waterways ako ational Park Walk through dense rainforest and do a spot of birdwatching

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DAY 1: Join trip in Kuching.

DAY 2: Discover the rich heritage of Kuching and take a traditional Sampan Cruise.

DAY 3: From a shing village cruise to Bako National Park’s rainforest.

DAY 4: Fly to ulu National Park and witness the amazing spectacle of thousands of bats leaving the caves at dusk.

DAY 5: Explore must-see limestone caves and go on an exhilarating treetop canopy walkway.

DAYS Fly to Kota Kinabalu. Visit the capital of Sabah’s historical buildings and en oy the fusion food it’s famous for.

DAY 8: To Kinabalu National Park. Have lunch with the Dusan tribe at t Kinabalu’s foot.

DAY 9: efresh at Poring Hot Springs and learn about a esia, the world’s largest ower.

DAY 10: Visit sun bears and orang-utans in Sepilok. Go on a ungle night walk.

DAY 11: Early morning and a ernoon cruises along the Kinabatangan iver, spo ng proboscis and langur monkeys.

DAY 12: Drive deep into the forest to reach Tabin Wildlife esort and walk to ipad ud olcano.

DAY 13: Rise early to birdsong and gibbon calls; bathe in natural pools under a waterfall.

DAYS A er a nal nature walk, drive to the coast where the tour ends in Sandakan.

Simply Japan

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TRIP PACE: Moderate

ACC DATI N: 11 nights comfortable hotel

1 night simple temple

1 night simple ryokan

Optional single rooms from £ 95

T ANSP T: Train Bus Boat

MEALS: Breakfast: 13 Dinner: 1

488kg of C e Average carbon footprint pp

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An alternative two-week trip which ventures further south to the islands of Hirado and Ikitsuki and includes a relaxing cruise through the fabled 99 Islands’. explore.co.uk/JS

Travel from super-modern Tokyo to villages, castles and temples that remain unchanged rom the times o the hogun and amurai. tay in a uddhist temple and a family-run ryokan, meet snow monkeys and tame deer, and experience the modern and the ancient in this invigorating country.

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Tokyo Explore ultra-modern Tokyo, with the option to visit nearby ount Fu i Kyoto Experience traditional apan with temples, en gardens and geishas

Kanazawa Discover the Samurai district and the secrets of the Nin a Temple

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DAY 1: Join trip in Tokyo.

DAYS Explore Tokyo with the option to visit Hakone National Park for views of ount Fu i.

DAY 4: Travel by train to atsumoto and discover Crow Castle.

DAY 5: eet the snow monkeys of igokudani and spend the night in a temple.

DAY 6: oin the monks for morning prayers and explore the Samurai district of Kanazawa.

DAY 7: Free time in Kana awa to try sushi at the michi Fish arket or discover the Nin a Temple’.

DAY 8: Try sake in the old town of Takayama and stay in a familyrun ryokan.

DAY 9: Travel by train to Hiroshima and experience the poignant Peace Park and Peace useum.

DAY 10: Take the ferry to iya ima Island, meet the tame deer and see the oating torii gate.

DAYS Take the bullet train to Kyoto. Free time to explore the en gardens, temples and geisha district.

DAY 13: Continue to explore Kyoto before travelling to saka for a nal night among neon lights.

DAY 14: Trip ends in saka.

Highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia

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TRIP PACE: Full On

ACCOMMODATION:

6 nights comfortable hotel nights premium hotel nights simple train night comfortable junk boat Optional single rooms from £ 95

TRANSPORT: Bus Boat Train

MEALS:

Breakfast: 12 | Lunch: | Dinner:

618kg of CO e Average carbon footprint pp

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Our two-week premium trip to Vietnam and Cambodia, where you’ll stay in a variety of comfortable hotels along the way. explore.co.uk/DVNC

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE... foodie adventure - eat and drink your way through Vietnam from the street food stalls of Hanoi to home-cooked local specialities at our Mekong Delta homestay. explore.co.uk/XVN

Explore French colonial cities, vibrant riverside life and lost ungle temples on this action packed adventure through Vietnam and Cambodia. We travel using a variety of transport and sample some of the tastiest, most authentic local food on offer.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Halong Bay Cruise through turquoise waters and past towering limestone cliffs onboard a traditional unk boat

Ho Chi Minh City Crawl through the Cu Chi Tunnels and visit the War Remnants Museum

Siem Reap Explore the sprawling complex of the once-lost jungle temples of Angkor

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ITINERARY

DAY 1: Join trip in Hanoi.

DAY 2: Explore Hanoi on a walk through the narrow lanes of the Old Quarter.

DAY 3: Board a traditional unk boat and sail over the turquoise waters of Halong Bay.

DAY 4: Cruise through oating villages in Halong Bay, before taking a sleeper train to Danang.

DAYS Discover the charming old town of Hoi An. Visit the local market or cycle in the countryside.

DAY 7: Enjoy a free morning before embarking on an overnight train journey to Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 8: Uncover French architecture on a tour of ld Saigon. isit the haunting War Crimes Museum.

DAY 9: Barter for exotic fresh fruit at the oating market in the ekong Delta.

DAY 10: Morning visit to Cu Chi Tunnels and drive to Phnom Penh.

DAY 11: Uncover the sights of Phnom Penh. Free a ernoon.

DAY 12: Travel overland through rural Cambodia to Siem Reap. Visit the oating village of Chong Kneas.

DAYS Spend two full days exploring the temple complex at Angkor.

DAY 15: Trip ends in Siem Reap.

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New Zealand Explorer

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Combining the best of New Zealand’s North and South Islands, we show you the highlights o this magni cent country with aw dropping scenery around every corner. rom sailing through mist shrouded ords, hiking in spectacular glacial valleys, to spo ng coastal wildli e.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ou ul Sound Cruise through the towering ord of this UNESC Heritage Site

A el Tasman ational Park Discover the sparkling blue waters and golden coastline

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awke s a Sample authentic New ealand Sauvignon Blanc in this famous wine-making region ST SELLER P S F ITINERARY

£6099pp trip only (19 days) AT A A

TRIP PACE: Full n

ACCOMMODATION:

16 nights comfortable hotel

2 nights comfortable lodge

Optional single rooms from £ 95

T ANSP T:

Bus Boat Ferry

MEALS:

Breakfast: 18 unch: 2

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

The

DAY 1: oin the trip in Auckland.

DAYS Explore Hobbiton and head to the Bay of Plenty. isit a aori home for a modern hangi lunch.

DAYS isit the geothermal area of Wai-o-tapu. Indulge in a Hawke s Bay vineyard tour en route to Napier.

DAYS Head to New ealand s capital, Wellington. isit the Te Papa useum and en oy the city.

DAY 8: Ferry across the Cook Strait.

DAY 9: Explore the sandy beaches and tur uoise sea of Abel Tasman.

DAY 10: Scenic drive on the Great Coast oad to Hokitika.

DAY 11: isit Fran osef Glacier en route to Fox Glacier. ptional walks or helicopter ride.

DAYS arvel at the re ections of ake atheson. Free day in Wanaka.

DAYS ake a stop in ueenstown en route to Te Anau. Day trip on Doub ul Sound. ook out for dolphins and seals.

DAY 16: Travel to Dunedin. En oy an a ernoon wildlife cruise.

A Continue to Twi el via the oeraki Boulders.

DAY 18: Drive to Christchurch via ake Tekapo, visit the picture-perfect Church of the Good Shepherd.

DAY 19: Trip ends in Christchurch.

Canadian Rockies and Pacific Coast

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£3999pp trip onl (15 days)

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Exploring the epic mountain scenery and wildlife of Alaska. Hike through Denali National Park, see the glaciers of Kenai F ords National Park and sea kayak on Prince William Sound. explore.co.uk/AKH

TRANSPORT: Ferry inibus

MEALS: No meals are included

The Canadian Rockies serve up scenery on steroids. Travelling between cowboy-city Calgary and rainforest-covered Vancouver Island, you'll be immersed in landscapes of alpine lakes, jagged ice-capped peaks and hot spring studded parks where wapiti, elk, moose and bear roam.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

an ational Park Including picture-postcard ake ouise, Banff’s scenery is hard to beat

ce elds Parkwa This epic drive is packed full of glaciers, lakes, waterfalls and bears

Paci c im ational Park Discover temperate rainforest on ancouver Island

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A S oin trip in Calgary. Drive to Canmore, in the ockies.

A Walk on woodland trails at world-famous ake ouise, and visit ake oraine.

A Get an introduction to First Nations heritage with a locally-guided walk along Banff’s edicine Trail.

A Drive the epic Ice elds Parkway to asper. Discover creaking glaciers and immense mountains, and spot bears en route.

A Spend a full day in asper National Park. Explore aligne Canyon and look out for bears, elk and moose.

A Drive via Spahats Falls and ount obson, the highest peak in the ocky ountains, to Clearwater.

A Feel the spray of the massive Helmcken Falls, in Wells Gray Provincial Park.

A S ourney to the pre y alpine village of Whistler. Take a cable car ride or go hiking on mountain trails.

A Take a ferry to ancouver Island and drive to the Paci c im National Park’s wild rainforests.

A Free day on ancouver Island for optional sea kayaking, whale watching or black bear spo ng.

A Spend the a ernoon in coastal ictoria, discovering British Columbia s provincial capital.

A S eturn to ancouver and visit Stanley Park. Trip ends in ancouver.

Contrasts of Mexico

T IP C DE MX MEXICO, GUATEMALA, BELIZE

TRIP PACE: Full On

ACC DATI N: 14 nights comfortable hotel Optional single rooms from £5 5

T ANSP T: Bus Boat

MEALS:

Breakfast: 14

FESTIVAL DEPARTURE

Day of the Dead Witness this uni ue celebration on dedicated departures in October. For more details visit our website.

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TO

EXPERIENCE MORE?

Extend your trip to explore the Yucatan Peninsular. Unwind on the island of Caye Caulker, before ticking off bucketlist sites like Tulum and Chichen Itza. explore.co.uk/MXY

The heartland of the Aztec and Maya comes to life in Mesoamerica, where living indigenous traditions are ound in the highlands, and ancient pyramids poke out o their ungle canopies. et your me cal at local distilleries and try tasty tacos along the way.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Palenque Uncover Maya history at these mysterious ruins, shrouded in dense jungle Oaxaca Wander the streets and markets of this deligh ul UNESC World Heritage City

Day of the Dead Experience this iconic festival, with special departures available

PRODUCT RATING: BEST SELLER

DAY 1: Join trip in Mexico City.

DAYS Explore like a local, on foot and by public transport. Visit the Teotihuacan Pyramids.

DAYS Walking tour of the colonial city of Oaxaca, and the ancient complex of pyramids at Monte Alban.

DAY 6: Visit the Zapotec site, Mitla, and the 2,000 year old Tule tree en route to the isthmus of Tehuantepec.

DAY 7: Take a boat trip through the vast Sumidero Canyon. Continue to the highland town of San Cristobal.

DAY 8: Discover the indigenous village of San uan Chamula on foot. Explore the colourful markets.

DAYS Travel to the important Maya site of Palenque, covered in lush rainforest.

DAY 11: Cross the border into Guatemala and continue on to Flores.

DAY 12: Free day to explore the charming old town of Flores. En oy a sunset boat trip on Lake Peten Itza.

A Discover Tikal s magni cent 20-storey-high temples and pyramids, poking out of the jungle.

DAY 14: Drive into Belize and explore the li le-known unantunich ruins.

A Head to Beli e City Airport where the trip ends.

Discover Belize

T IP C DE BL BELIZE, GUATEMALA

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Straight from the pages of an adventure novel, Central America’s second-smallest country is a wildlife haven where you can hike, snorkel and dine on freshly-caught lobster. Spot howler monkeys swinging through ancient sites by day, and spend your evenings soaking up the Caribbean vibe.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Maya sites Get up close to the temples of Tikal and oat down the river to amanai

Belize Barrier Reef Snorkel in the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea

Wildlife Find monkeys, toucans, crocodiles and many more in diverse natural habitats

PRODUCT RATING:

MONTHS OF TRAVEL: £2799pp trip only (13 days)

TRIP PACE: Moderate

ACCOMMODATION:

8 nights comfortable hotel

4 nights comfortable lodge

Optional single rooms from £

TRANSPORT: Bus Boat

MEALS: Breakfast: 10 unch: 1 Dinner:

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the rhythm of island life on a tour of amaica. Witness stunning Caribbean scenery, explore the lush Blue ountains National Park and discover the culture of Kingston. explore.co.uk/JAM

ITINERARY

DAY 1: oin trip in Beli e City.

DAY 2: Visit the Maya site of Altun Ha and drive to the Crooked Tree wetlands.

DAY 3: ourney to the remote ungle ruins of amanai by boat.

DAYS isit a baboon sanctuary and continue to Placencia. pt to snorkel off tropical islands.

DAY 6: Walk through pristine tropical forest in the Cockscomb aguar Sanctuary.

DAY 7: Explore the unantunich archaeological site.

DAY 8: Take a day at leisure. isit the impressive Beli e Botanical Gardens or paddle by canoe through tropical forest.

DAYS Discover the great aya temples of Tikal, Guatemala, that pierce the dense ungle canopy.

DAY 11: eturn to Beli e City. Take a short boat ride to the idyllic island of Caye Caulker.

DAY 12: elax on the island. pt to take a trip to Hol Chan arine eserve, one of the best snorkelling spots in Beli e.

DAY 13: Trip ends on Caye Caulker.

Costa Rica Wildlife Tour

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TRIP PACE: Moderate

ACCOMMODATION: nights comfortable hotel nights comfortable lodge Optional single rooms from £ 9

TRANSPORT: Bus Boat

MEALS: Breakfast: 14 Lunch: Dinner:

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Home to half a million species –from algae-cloaked sloths to the emerald Resplendent

Quetzal – Costa Rica packs a huge wildlife punch. Brave a night walk to spot tarantulas, cruise through jungle canals and tuck into a meal at a traditional nca. Welcome to a Pura Vida.’

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Tortuguero Cruise the jungle waterways and explore the rainforest of this ‘mini Amazon’ a in Whitewater ra through rainforest on the Pacuare River

anuel Antonio Share the white-sand beaches with capuchin monkeys and iguanas

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DAY 1: Join trip in San Jose.

DAY 2: Walk to the volcanic crater of Poas, then journey to the nature lover’s paradise of San Gerardo de Dota.

DAYS Spend time in the Savegre Cloud Forest before travelling to rural Turrialba.

DAYS Whitewater ra on Pacuare iver. Travel by bus and boat to Tortuguero National Park.

DAY 7: Cruise the jungle waterways searching for wildlife including monkeys and toucans.

DAY 8: Drive to Sarapiqui. Night walk through Selva Verde Rainforest Reserve.

DAY 9: Discover the delights of one of humanity’s favourite treats— chocolate—on a morning tour of a local cocoa farm.

DAYS Head to La Fortuna and walk on the anks of Arenal olcano. Free day to discover waterfalls and wildlife.

DAYS Travel to anuel Antonio National Park. Explore the wildlife and beautiful sandy beaches.

DAY 15 Trip ends in San Jose

Cuba Libre!

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1950s-style Cadillacs roll through Havana’s faded colonial streets, while rum and salsa ow reely in the music halls. eyond the island’s iconic cities, wild landscapes hide uni ue biodiversity and evolutionary relics. long the coast, stretches o ne white sands await.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Trinidad Explore the cobbled streets discover the unique architecture of this UNESCO-listed town

Topes de Collantes Camp out under the stars, trek mountain forests and swim under waterfalls

evolutionar istor Walk in the footsteps of Che Guevara and Fidel Castro on a hike to Comandancia de la Plata

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£1849pp trip only (15 days)

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TRIP PACE: Full On

ACCOMMODATION: 10 nights comfortable hotel nights simple camping nights comfortable casas particulares

Optional single rooms from £ 5

TRANSPORT: Bus Boat

EALS

Breakfast: 14 Lunch: 4 Dinner: 4

611kg of CO e Average carbon footprint pp

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Our shorter Best of Western Cuba tour, which covers the highlights of Havana, Trinidad and the coast in just eight days. explore.co.uk/CN

Hikes

DAY 1: Join trip in Havana.

DAY 2: Full day exploring Havana’s highlights including daiquiris at Hemingway’s bar.

DAY 3: Travel to the limestone landscape of Vinales.

DAY 4: Take a boat trip to the paradise beaches of Cayo Levisa.

DAY 5: Drive to Santa Clara via the orchid garden at Soroa.

DAY 6: Pay homage at the Che Guevara memorial. Drive east to Bayamo.

DAY 7: Walk in the footsteps of revolutionaries. Hike to Comandancia de la Plata before driving to Santiago de Cuba.

DAYS 8: Discover Santiago de Cuba, the birthplace of the revolution.

DAY 9: Travel to the vibrant city of Camaguey.

DAY 10: Visit the poignant site of Manaca I naga, continue to UNESC World Heritage city Trinidad.

DAY 11: Morning walking tour of Trinidad. ptional a ernoon trip to Playa Ancon’s white-sand beaches.

DAY 12: Journey to Topes de Collantes, forest walks and waterfall swimming.

DAY 13: Hikes and walks through Topes de Collantes National Park.

DAY 14: Return to Havana via the Bay of Pigs and a cenote swim.

DAY 15: End trip in Havana.

Che’s refuge

ATLANTIC OCEAN

in the Guamuhaya Massif

Volcanoes and Galapagos

AT A GLANCE

TRIP PACE: Moderate

ACCOMMODATION:

14 nights comfortable hotel

Optional single rooms from £

TRANSPORT:

Bus Boat Flight

MEALS:

Breakfast: 14 | Lunch:

711kg of CO e Average carbon footprint pp

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

Create the ultimate nature-based experience by adding on time in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Explore on foot, by canoe and from treetop towers. explore.co.uk/AE

Blending culture and creatures, this tour of Ecuador and the Galapagos takes you from the UNESCO-listed cobbled streets of Quito to Charles Darwin’s li le world within itself’, to share rural life with indigenous communities, scale a volcano and see world-famous wildlife.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Avenue of the Volcanoes Hike under the snowcapped cone of Cotopaxi Volcano

Mindo Cloud Forest Spot hummingbirds and take a cable car through the forest Galapagos Get up close to Darwinian wildlife on these paradise islands

PRODUCT RATING: BEST

ITINERARY

DAY 1: Join trip in Tumbaco, near Quito’s airport.

DAY 2: Drive into the rural Andes. Visit a condor sanctuary and experience the colours and sounds of Otavalo’s indigenous market.

DAY 3: Walk around Cuicocha Lake and share a traditional lunch in an indigenous community.

DAYS Spot bu er ies, orchids and hummingbirds at the Mindo Cloud Forest Reserve.

DAY 6: Return to Quito and discover the colonial capital with its splendid churches and cobbled plazas.

DAYS Walk in the Cotopaxi National Park before ying to the Galapagos. Search for giant tortoises in Santa Cruz.

DAY 9: Sail to volcanic Isabela Island. Walk through wetlands to a turtle breeding centre.

DAY 10: Hike the Sierra Negra Volcano to admire panoramas of the islands. A ernoon snorkelling excursion.

DAYS Yachting trips to spot wildlife such as land iguanas, sea lions, Galapagos penguins and blue-footed boobies.

DAY 13: iew the turtle nesting ground at Tortuga Bay and the Charles Darwin esearch Station.

DAYS Fly back to Quito, where the trip ends.

Classic Peru

T IP C DE PS PERU

£2360 pp trip only (14 days)

AT A GLANCE

TRIP PACE: Moderate

ACCOMMODATION:

11 nights comfortable hotel

night premium hotel

night simple guesthouse

Optional single rooms from £ 9

TRANSPORT:

Bus Boat Flight Train

EALS

Breakfast: 13 unch: 1 Dinner:

BEST SELLER

Combine Peru’s wild landscapes, such as volcanoringed Arequipa and condorpatrolled Colca Canyon, with a chance to immerse yourself in its Incan heritage, from magical Machu Picchu and atmospheric Cusco, to a stay on Taquile Island, where locals still speak uechua.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ake Titicaca Enjoy local hospitality in a homestay on this magni cent lake

Misminay Stargaze with this indigenous community in the Sacred Valley

nti a mi Witness the Inca Festival of the Sun on our special June departure

PRODUC RA I

ITINERARY

DAY 1: oin trip in ima.

DAY 2: Fly to Are uipa. Free a ernoon to explore the cobbled streets of this beautiful colonial city.

DAY 3: Get lost at the fascinating 500 year-old Santa Catalina Convent, an enormous citadel in the heart of the city.

DAYS Drive north to the altiplano. isit Colca Canyon and spot the Andean condor ying overhead.

DAY 6: Sail ake Titicaca and discover oating islands made of reeds. Homestay on Ta uile Island.

DAY 7: Walk to Inca ruins with panoramic views of the lake, before sailing back to Puno.

DAY 8: ourney over high Andean passes and past Inca sites to reach the Sacred alley.

DAY 9: Free day. Go paddleboarding or visit the aras and oray salt terraces. Dinner and starga ing evening in the Sacred alley.

DAY 10: Travel to the ancient mystical site of achu Picchu by train and bus. Explore on foot with a local guide.

DAY 11: Free time in Aguas Calientes. pt to revisit the site or hike up Huayna Picchu. Train and bus to Cusco.

DAYS Walking tour of the city. isit the Sacsayhuaman Fortress and the Inca Temple of the Sun.

DAY 14: Trip ends in Cusco.

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Traverse the Andean Altiplano’s eye-popping landscapes, on this high altitude ourney from northern Argentina to Chile’s Atacama Desert. Salt ats and dramatic gorges are accompanied by wine-tasting and starga ing on this surreal adventure.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Salar de uni Stay in a salt hotel at this dreamlike expanse of blinding-white salt ats

afa ate vine ards Taste Argentina’s famous wines and enjoy a typical lunch with an Andean backdrop

Atacama desert Treat yourself to sunset aperitifs at the unearthly Moon Valley PRICES FROM £5199pp trip onl (13 days)

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TRIP PACE: Full On

ACCOMMODATION:

11 nights comfortable hotel night simple hotel

Optional single rooms from £ 5

TRANSPORT: Bus 4WD Flight

MEALS: Breakfast: 11 Lunch: Dinner: 4

1006kg of CO e Average carbon footprint pp

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

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An in-depth journey through Brazil. Experience eclectic io, see the magni cent Igua u Falls, and spot spectacular wildlife in the Amazon and the Pantanal. explore.co.uk/BR

ITINERARY

DAY 1: Join trip in the home of tango; Buenos Aires.

DAY 2: Fly to Salta and explore on foot. Dinner and folkloric music at a traditional pe a.

DAY 3: Full day trip to the Cafayate vineyards, with winery visits and lunch.

DAY 4: Drive to Purmamarca, and take a short walk around the cactusstrewn desert lands.

DAY 5: Visit the Salinas Grandes; Argentina’s salt ats.

DAY 6: Cross the border to Bolivia and jump into 4WD vehicles. Drive to Tupiza.

DAY 7: Drive to Uyuni and take a sunset trip to the salt ats.

DAY 8: Cross the Salar de Uyuni. Explore the bizarre snow-white landscape, and stop at Incahuasi Island with its tall cacti.

DAY 9: Visit the coloured lagoons, where pink amingos roam. Cross into Chile and drive to San Pedro de Atacama.

DAY 10: En oy aperitifs and a walk at a lookout point over the unearthly Moon Valley.

DAY 11: See the spouting geysers of El Tatio and opt for a starga ing trip.

DAYS Fly to Santiago where the trip ends.

Highlights of Chile

T IP C DE ATP CHILE

NEW TRIP

Outdoor lovers will be in their element on this top-totoe journey through Chile’s outstanding landscapes. This country of extremes showcases desert moonscapes, dramatic granite spires and emerald glacier-fed lakes, while penguins roam on Patagonia’s southern tip.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Atacama Desert Take a sunset walk at the Moon alley and explore the enormous salt at Lake District Hike to the toothpaste-blue Petrohue Waterfalls, with views of Osorno Volcano

Torres del Paine Spot penguins on Magdalena Island and explore a world of lakes and glaciers

£4749pp trip only (13 days)

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WHY NOT TRY?

TRIP PACE: Full On

ACCOMMODATION:

12 nights comfortable hotel

Optional single rooms from £95

TRANSPORT:

Bus Boat Flight

EALS

Breakfast: 12 Dinner:

1602kg of CO e Average carbon footprint pp

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two-week Patagonia tour through Argentina and Chile. Discover the colourful capital, Buenos Aires, as well as bucket-list sites such as Torres del Paine, the Beagle Channel, and the Perito oreno Glacier. explore.co.uk/PA

El

SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA

SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA

ARGENTINA CHILE

ARGENTINA CHILE

Valparaiso

Valparaiso

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN

PUERTO VARAS

PUERTO VARAS

TORRES DEL PAINE Mountain Walks

TORRES DEL PAINE Mountain Walks

PUERTO NATALES

PUERTO NATALES

SANTIAGO DE CHILE

SANTIAGO DE CHILE

DAY 1: oin the trip in Santiago de Chile. A ernoon city tour.

DAY 2: Take a walking tour around the arty port city of alparaiso.

DAY 3: Fly to Calama, drive to San Pedro de Atacama. Sunset walk at ethereal oon alley.

DAY 4: Discover the vast Atacama salt at and the colourful high altitude lagoons at Toconao.

DAY 5: Early morning visit to the explosive El Tatio Geysers. ptional astronomy tour.

DAY 6: Fly from Calama to Puerto on and drive to Puerto Varas on the shores of ago lan uihue.

DAYS Walk in the lava elds of the sorno olcano and take in the dramatic Petrohue Waterfalls. Fly to Punta Arenas in southern Patagonia.

DAY 9: Boat trip to spot penguins on agdalena Island. Discover some of the highlights of Torres del Paine National Park.

DAY 10: Explore the lakes, glaciers and mountains of Torres del Paine on foot.

DAY 11: Free morning in Torres del Paine. Drive to Puerto Natales.

DAYS Drive to Punta Arenas and y to Santiago, where the trip ends.

PUNTA ARENAS

PUNTA ARENAS

Magdalena Islands boat trip

Magdalena Islands boat trip

Calama El Tatio Geysers

Valle de la Luna Atacama Salt Lake & desert walks

Puerto Montt

Osorno Volcano Petrohue waterfalls

Calama

Tatio Geysers

Valle de la Luna Atacama Salt Lake & desert walks

Puerto Montt

Osorno Volcano Petrohue waterfalls

Adventures in Patagonia

PRICES FROM £4399pp trip onl (14 days)

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TRIP PACE: Full On

ACCOMMODATION:

13 nights comfortable hotel

Optional single rooms from £

TRANSPORT:

Bus Ferry Flight

MEALS:

Breakfast: 13 Dinner:

1381kg of CO e

Average carbon footprint pp

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

WANT TO EXPERIENCE MORE?

Add on a few extra days and see the breathtaking beauty of Iguazu Falls from both the Brazilian and Argentinean sides. explore.co.uk/PAI

BEST SELLER

panning the southern tip o rgentina and hile, Patagonia boasts some of arth’s most aw dropping landscapes and is the prime place to unleash your inner e plorer, whether it’s hiking past emerald lakes, or walking on outh merica’s most magni cent glacier.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Perito Moreno Glacier Get closer with an exciting boat trip or hike on the ice itself

Torres del Paine Walk among glacial lakes and mountain ranges in this immense national park

Buenos Aires See live tango in La Boca and discover arty San Telmo

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ITINERARY

DAY 1: Join trip in Buenos Aires.

DAY 2: Explore the capital’s diverse barrios, from colourful La Boca to arty San Telmo. Sample local pastries at a cafecito.

DAY 3: Fly to Ushuaia. Free a ernoon. Set sail to see glaciers or penguin in the Beagle Channel.

DAY 4: Walk coastal trails in Tierra del Fuego National Park. Discover its forests, lakes and wildlife.

DAYS Travel by bus and ferry to Punta Arenas in Chile. Continue to Torres del Paine National Park.

DAY 7: Experience breathtaking glaciers, waterfalls, lakes and jagged mountain peaks.

ARGENTINA

CHILE

Mt Fitzroy

EL CHALTEN CALAFATE

URUGUAY

DAY 8: Nature walks with stunning views of Lake Pehoe. Zodiac trip to Serrano Glacier available.

TIERRA DEL FUEGO BUENOS AIRES

DAY 9: Drive to El Calafate, gateway to os Glaciares National Park.

DAY 10: View the incredible Perito Moreno Glacier. Opportunity to trek on the ice or take a boat ride up close to the glacier face.

ATLANTIC OCEAN

EL CHALTEN CALAFATE

DAY 11: Drive to El Chalten. Spot wildlife in the Huemul Reserve, or hike to the Vespignani Glacier lookout.

PUNTA ARENAS TORRES DEL PAINE NP

DAY 12: Hike to the base of the Fitz Roy Massif for spectacular views.

USHUAIA

DAYS Fly to Buenos Aires where the trip ends.

HORN

Poles apart

Get ready for an unforge able trip to the polar circles.

If you enjoy wildlife and wilderness, and you’re looking for an experience like no other, the polar regions should not be missed. Choose from the Arctic – home to polar bears and walrus – or Antarctica, for its towering icebergs and bustling penguin rookeries.

What to expect from a Polar voyage?

Unforgettable experiences

Our aim is to maximise your time spent off the ship, seeing amazing landscapes and wildlife up-close.

Expert knowledge

All our polar ships have an on-board team of highly experienced expedition crew and naturalist guides.

Small ships

Enjoy a small ship experience with fewer passengers on board.

Responsible at heart

We select partners who subscribe to the highest environmental and safety guidelines.

Icy inspiration

Here are just some of our top Polar voyages, but you’ll nd plenty more online.

Realm of the Polar Bear

Embark on a voyage into the kingdom of the polar bear; set amongst Svalbard’s striking glaciers, tundra and fjords. We keep our eyes peeled for the regal polar bears hunting on ice, for beluga whales breaking the surface, and for walrus lazing on the pack ice, as migratory birds call overhead. Stretch your legs on wildflower walks across sweeping tundra and discover the historical camps of explorers explore.co.uk/GMPB

The Northwest Passage

Sail the Northwest Passage, carving through a labyrinthine maze of waterways. Discover the areas fascinating history, meet the Indigenous people who call this remote region home, and search for iconic wildlife. explore.co.uk/GMNW

Across t e Antarctic Circle

Voyage deep into the Antarctic Peninsula and across the Antarctic Circle, celebrating with your fellow passengers as you reach 66°33’ S. Enter a rarely seen world, with great swathes of pack-ice and dreamlike icebergs. As you thread through an intricate system of icy waterways keep your eyes peeled for feeding whales, lively penguin colonies, powerful leopard seals, and ethereal snow petrels. explore.co.uk/GMPC

Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica

Take an epic voyage to the Antarctic Peninsula and the Subantarctic Islands. Discover the fascinating history and spectacular birdlife of the Falkland Islands and stand in awe before the world’s largest king penguin colonies in South Georgia. In Antarctica, experience the serenity and grandeur of the most remote place on earth, where penguins nest, whales feed and captivating seals frolic in ice-speckled seas. explore.co.uk/SEFS

If I could pocket the feeling, I would. It’s like nowhere else on Earth!

Vanessa Fowler Polar Programme Manager

Spitsbergen, Greenland and Iceland

Sail into the world’s largest fjord, visiting one of the world’s remotest Inuit settlements, and cruising among iridescent icebergs in search of polar bears and other arctic wildlife.

explore.co.uk/GMGI

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An exclusive special Eclipse departure. If you’ve always dreamed of seeing the eclipse in one of the world’s most unique landscapes, get in touch with one of our experts or visit explore.co.uk/GMGS

Emperor Penguins of the Weddell Sea

Voyage the Weddell Sea aboard Le Commandant Charcot to experience breathtaking polar landscapes and wildlife. Encounter colonies of Adelie penguins and, if conditions allow, the majestic emperor penguin too. explore.co.uk/CCEP

To discover our whole range of 2025-26 unforgettable polar voyages to both the Arctic and Antarctic head online to explore.co.uk/polar

Walking trips

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

What

Choosing

Epic Treks

EUROPE

Cyprus 75

France 78–79

Italy 74

Portugal 70–72

Spain 72–73

Turkey 76

MIDDLE EAST

Jordan 77

AFRICA

Morocco 78–79

The guides and the porters were incredible. They ensured everything was taken care of, were amazing support, and they served up some brilliant food!

Ali talking about her ‘Kilimanjaro Lemosho Trek’.

Walk this way

Here’s all you need to know about a small group Walking adventure...

There’s no better way to explore many parts of the world than by walking. Our Walking tours slowly transport you to places and spaces you might otherwise never have seen, offering views to take your breath away and allowing you gently under the skin of a country and culture.

Grade expectations

Each Walking holiday we offer is graded from ‘Leisurely’ (typically low-lying and mostly undemanding terrain, with plenty of non-walking time built-in) to ‘Challenging Tough’ (high altitude, long trekking days that require good fitness). Our trips are all online where you’ll find details of the walking distances, timings and terrain, and the total ascent and descent over the course of each hike. You won’t need to be an Olympian for any of them (!), but it’s still a good idea to get out and do some pre-holiday walks to find your feet, so to speak.

Travel light (we’ll carry the rest)

On all our Walking trips, your main luggage will be transported for you, so you’re free to carry just a light day sack (to hold water, snacks, camera, sun protection and extra clothing). On more challenging treks we’ll have additional guides to assist the Tour Leader and the group. We plan the routes and organise all accommodation so you can just focus on enjoying it (and putting one foot in front of the other).

You’ll never walk alone

Our small groups are perfect for walking holidays as you’ll always have company if you want it. Each group is different there’s usually a mix of solo travellers, couples and friends travelling together - and is typically around 11 strong. Your Tour Leader will let everyone go at their own pace, regrouping together regularly.

Can I do it my way?

Sometimes, yes. Our Walking trips are broadly divided into two; firstly there are centre-based trips where you stay in one place and leave from it each day on a walk, giving you the flexibility to choose whether to join the planned walk each day or not, and allowing you to really get to know that area in depth. The second type is point-to-point, where almost the entire journey from A to is on foot and you’ll need to take part in all the walks.

Check out the individual Trip Notes on our website to find more detailed information about what to expect and to help you choose a trip that suits you.

Choosing your Walking holiday

ur walks and treks are all graded by di culty, taking into consideration the daily distances covered, the terrain, ascents and descents, climate and altitude. The Trip Notes on our website contain detailed in ormation about what to e pect to help you choose a trip which suits your itness and e perience level.

Walking grades

Good paths, low undemanding terrain, I in good health who P walking experience

paths at low altitude, with some more demanding ascents and descents and terrain to spice it up more challenging terrain and demanding ascents and descents.

Combining moderate walks with some challenging hikes and demanding treks on who want to challenge six to eight hours, with some long, steep ascents and descents, A trekking experience is recommended. D R experienced trekker.

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Walking in Madeira

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Walking through the volcanic islands of Tenerife and the lesser-known, La Gomera. Experience steep-sided valleys, quiet villages, black sand beaches and verdant cloud forests. explore.co.uk/OC

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week o tracing adeira’s uni ue levadas th century a ueducts and meandering through laurel orests, cobble stone shing towns and along cli tops. e sure to try the traditional espada sh with banana, washed down with a glass o the island’s amous sweet wine.

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Levada paths Variety of picturesque walks along irrigation channels

Spectacular mountain views Walking the path between the peaks of Arieiro and Ruivo

Funchal Absorb the delights of the laid-back capital, its beautiful gardens and historic buildings

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DAY 1: oin trip in Santana, a beautiful village on the north coast.

DAY 2: Scenic coastal walk along the Vereda do Larano to Porto da Cruz.

DAY 3: Walk through UNESCO Laurisilva forest to Faja do Penedo. Overnight at Porto Moniz on the north coast.

DAY 4: Follow Levada do Alecrim from Rabaçal to Risco Waterfall.

DAY 5: isit the westernmost tip of the island. Levada Nova valley walk.

DAY 6: Explore the streets of Funchal. Opportunity to go whale and dolphin spo ng, wine tasting or visit Madeira Botanical Garden.

DAY 7: Walk from Pico Arieiro via part of the Balcony Walk to the summit of Pico uivo 1,862m

DAY 8: Trip ends in Funchal.

Walk Portugal Remote Coastal Trails

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Leisurely and Moderate

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7 nights comfortable hotel

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Stretch your legs and expand your soul with satisfying walks around Portugal’s southernmost tip. Using the ancient town of Sagres – the ‘gathering place of Gods’ – as a base, you’ll trace coastal cliffs, caves and secluded beaches, while dining on local wines and freshly-caught seafood.

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a o Sao icente Walk the long distance Rota icentina path

Ponta de Piedade Dramatic rocky coastline, rock arch and turquoise seas

Seven an in alle s trail Explore hidden beaches, coves and limestone stacks

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DAY 1: Join trip in historic Sagres, a small tranquil town with a picturesque harbour and several nearby beaches.

DAY 2: Hike from the village of Bordeira down to the Atlantic Coast, follow the cliffs before heading inland to nish in Carrapateira.

DAY 3: Coastal walk from Burgau along dramatic coastline, taking in the Ponta da Piedade rock arch, nishing at the lighthouse.

DAY 4: Follow the last section of ota icentina to Cabo de Sao icente, Europe’s most southwesterly point. In the evening, try a Caldeirada at a local restaurant.

DAY 5: Free day. Discover the historic town of Lagos from where you can take a boat tour to see the famous Algarve caves.

DAY 6: The more challenging Seven Hanging alleys trail, starting from Albandeira Beach and ending at Carvoeiro.

DAY 7: Walk the untouched coastline from Ingrina back to Sagres, taking time for a swim along the way.

DAY 8: Trip ends in Sagres.

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Ideal for those who enjoy wine, culture and countryside walks, this fascinating ourney from Madrid to Porto ventures through the Ribera del Duero region of Spain and the Douro winelands of Portugal. Sample regional vintages, explore national parks and stay in beautiful medieval towns.

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Segovia UNESCO World Heritage city and walks in nearby Guadarrama National Park

ouro alle Train ride snaking through the beautiful natural scenery of northern Portugal

Seven an in alle s trail Explore hidden beaches, coves and limestone stacks

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DAY 1: Join trip in Madrid.

DAY 2: Discover Spain’s capital on foot.

DAY 3: Walk in Guadarrama National Park.

DAY 4: Walking tour of Segovia and free a ernoon to explore.

DAY 5: Walk through canyon lands of Duraton River valley and enjoy a wine tasting in the a ernoon.

DAY 6: Wine tasting in El Toro and visit the city of Zamora.

DAY 7: Walk in Arribes del Duero Natural Park and en oy a wine tasting in Fermoselle.

DAY 8: Walk to Fornillos and visit Miranda do Douro.

DAY 9: Take a train along the Douro Valley and walk in the village of Lamego.

DAY 10: Drive to Porto via Mateus Palace and explore Porto on a foodie inspired walking tour.

DAY 11: Free day in Porto.

DAY 12: Trip ends in Porto.

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ACC DATI N: 11 nights comfortable hotel Optional single rooms from £ 5

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128kg of CO e Average carbon footprint pp

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Follow in the footsteps of countless pilgrims, walking the legendary Camino Frances French Way from eon to Santiago de Compostela. Hike through beautiful scenery and historic towns along the best parts of the route to claim a pilgrim’s certi cate.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Cruz de Ferro Hike to famous Iron Cross at the highest point of the Camino

O Cebreiro Discover the cobbled streets, thatched houses and picturesque valley views of this charming mountain village

Santia o e ompostela Feel a sense of camaraderie in this lively historic town

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DAY 1: Join trip in Madrid.

DAY 2: Transfer to Leon for city tour including the Gothic cathedral and historic Barrio Humedo.

DAY 3: Trek from Hospital de Orbigo on the Meseta Plateau to Astorga, home to Gaudi’s Bishop’s Palace.

DAY 4: Follow the scallop shells up to the Camino’s highest point, the Cruz de Ferro Iron Cross at 1,482 metres. Descend to Molinasca.

DAY 5: Walk to the village of O Cebreiro, famous for its pallo as’ - traditional circular thatched houses. Transfer to Sarria.

DAY 6: Pass the famous 100 kilometre landmark, near the hamlet of Ferreiros.

DAY 7: Descend to Palas de Rei, echoing the journeys of famous pilgrims such as King Philip II who passed this way en route to marry Mary Tudor.

DAY 8: Hike through rural Galicia; cross the medieval bridge near Melide.

DAY 9: Walk through local villages to El Amenal, crossing the river to the point at which the Camino Frances meets the Camino del Norte.

DAY 10: Arrive into Santiago de Compostela and collect the Compostela’ certi cate.

DAY 11: Morning guided walking tour of Santiago free a ernoon.

DAY 12: Trip ends in Santiago.

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Breakfast: unch: 3 Dinner: 4

159kg of CO e Average carbon footprint

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To walk the Amal coast during the quieter winter season. explore.co.uk/NAWC

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A stay at a traditional, family-run hotel instead of an agriturismo. explore.co.uk/NAWH

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amed or its pastel coloured houses contoured around curvaceous cli s, the mal oast isn’t ust a place or the gli erati to gather. pend a week hiking its ridges, woodlands and hamlets, returning each night to a rustic amily run agriturismo.

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Coastal trails En oy ve walks including the spectacular ‘Walk of the Gods’

Capri Take ferry to explore the streets and trails of this enchanting island na tr s Visit the incredible ancient sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum

PRODUC RA I

DAY 1: Join trip at Naples Airport before driving to our family-run agriturismo.

DAY 2: Hike from San Lazzaro through the forest above the Agerola Plateau with views of Mount Vesuvius.

DAY 3: isit beautiful avello before hiking down ancient stone steps to Amal

DAY 4: Take a ferry to enchanting Capri, walk to viewpoint and explore the town’s narrow streets.

DAY 5: Walk through the Ferriere Natural Park passing waterfalls, rivers and unusual plantlife.

DAY 6: free day, with the chance to visit the ancient sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

DAY 7: Hike along the ‘Walk of the Gods’, to the colourful cliffside village of Positano.

DAY 8: Trip ends at Naples Airport.

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7 nights comfortable hotel Optional single rooms from £ 95

80kg of CO e

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Our walking trip exploring Turkey’s Turquoise Coast. Centre-based in the beautiful harbour town of Kas, the trip has a mix of leisurely and moderate walks. explore.co.uk/WTC O S O RAVEL

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pend a rela ed week e ploring yprus’ curving and unspoilt northern coastline backed by the esparmak ountains. Trace ower anked mountain trails and olive groves, visit ruined castles and la e beneath the Tree o dleness beloved by ritish novelist awrence urrell.

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Bellapais Explore the famous 12th century Crusader abbey Mediterranean food En oy the fresh avours of mezes at local restaurants a ent Spectacular views from this less visited castle

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DAY 1: Join trip in Kyrenia.

DAY 2: Visit Incirli Cave and the Crusader Castle of Kantara. Descend to the coast and Kaplica Beach.

DAY 3: Walk through the Besparmak Mountains to the ruins of Bellapais Abbey. Opportunity to explore Kyrenia town.

DAY 4: Visit St. Hilarion Castle. Walk through the western Besparmak Mountains to the village of Lapta.

DAY 5: Free day. ptional trip to Famagusta including Othello’s Tower and the historical site of Salamis.

DAY 6: Walk on historic trails from Kalkanli village through ancient olive groves to the remote west coast.

DAY 7: Ascend to Buffavento Castle with spectacular views of the island. Walk through the Besparmak Mountain range past ‘The Five Fingered Mountain’.

DAY 8: Trip ends in Kyrenia.

Hiking Turkey’s Lycian Way

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Hiking ancient pathways through the spectacular scenery of Cappadocia. Discover the famous ‘fariy chimneys’, visit an underground city and sample local wines. e re. .

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stunning sea coast trail comprised o a mi o old mule paths and oman roads that weave around the Tekke Peninsula o southwestern Turkey, leading walkers through pine orests and along cli ops which reveal crescent a er crescent o brilliant blue bays.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

tter y a ey Stay in a village house overlooking the lush canyon and pristine beach

Patara Explore Roman ruins and the stunning golden sand beach

Turquoise Coast Take a boat trip over sunken ruins and swim in secluded bays

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DAY 1: oin trip in Fethiye, optional visit to a traditional Turkish Bath.

DAY 2: Hike through forests and remote villages to Faralya. Stay in a village guesthouse overlooking Bu er y Valley with views to Oludeniz Beach.

DAY 3: Trek through pine forests, farmland and hill villages to Gey. Stunning coastal views.

DAY 4: Discover dramatic coastal views hiking to the ancient city of Sidyma. Join the locals for a glass of tea.

DAY 5: Follow the route of the aqueduct to Patara Beach, an ancient Roman stronghold and birthplace of Saint Nicholas.

DAY 6: Follow the trail through the Taurus foothills to Mount Felen ridge. Overnight in Kas.

DAY 7: Walk to the ancient port of Aperlae. Explore the sunken city of Kekova by boat with barbecue lunch and visit Simena’s medieval castle.

DAY 8: Trip ends at Dalaman Airport.

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Walking Jordan’s Spice Trails

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Leisurely-graded Moroccan walking trip from the ma estic foothills of the High Atlas to the windswept beauty of the Atlantic Coast. explore.co.uk/MAA

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etrace the steps o the ancient Nabateans who traded spices, silks and per ume. iscover Wadi um’s otherworldly sculpted sandstone canyons, wind hewn stone bridges and red dunes, sleep beneath star studded skies and e plore the rose hued city o Petra.

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Wadi Rum Walk through the ma estic desert scenery and stay in a Bedouin camp

Petra Spend two days exploring this spectacular ‘Rose Red City’, entering via the Monastery

Dead Sea Float in the saline waters at the lowest point on Earth

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DAY 1: Join trip in Jordan’s capital, Amman.

DAY 2: Drive along the Desert Highway to Wadi Rum. Walk through desert landscape to the campsite.

DAY 3: Hike among the sandy gorges and canyons of Wadi Rum, following in the footsteps of the early Nabatean traders.

DAY 4: ptional camel ride or walk through sandstone canyons and sand dunes. Travel to Petra and explore the Treasury on foot.

DAY 5: Trek along ancient spice trails to enter via the Monastery, one of Petra’s greatest monuments.

DAY 6: Hike to i le Petra, an ancient caravan station. isit Kerak Castle and Madaba, the ‘City of Mosaics’.

DAY 7: Visit Mount Nebo, drive via the Dead Sea to Jerash - an impressive Roman city.

DAY 8: Trip ends in Amman.

Epic treks

Want to return from your holiday having experienced something new, learned about the world and yourself, and achieved something remarkable? These iconic treks could be just what you’re looking for.

Best for Alpine scenery

Highlights of Mont Blanc

Peak altitude: 2,352m

Grading: Moderate

No. of days: 8 days walking)

Total distance: 56km

Taking full advantage of the area’s extensive cable car system, head out on day walks at higher altitudes, surrounded by awe-inspiring Alpine scenery and including sections of the famous Tour du Mont Blanc trail, without having to make the full ascent (or descent!).

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Best for a weekend challenge

Toubkal Climb Long Weekend

Peak altitude: 4,16 m

Grading: Challenging

No. of days: days walking)

Total distance: 26.5km

Feel the thrill of reaching the summit of North Africa’s highest peak in just a long weekend. The terrain is rough, with scree fields and carpets of boulders, but you’ll be rewarded with incredible vistas stretching as far south as the Sahara on a clear day.

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Best for cultural exploration

Walk the Great Wall of China

Peak altitude: 550m

Grading: Moderate

Winding its way along a staggering 5,000+ miles, the Great Wall needs little introduction. On this trip you’ll walk (and scramble!) along some of the most spectacular sections of the wall, learning of historical dynasties and witnessing spectacular scenery as you go.

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Best for archaeological wonders

Inca Trail Trek

Peak altitude: 4,200m

Grading: Moderate and Challenging

Best for a bucket list challenge

Kilimanjaro Rongai Trek

Peak altitude: 5,895m

Grading: Challenging and Tough

No. of days: (7 days walking)

Total distance: 75km

An iconic trek to Africa’s highest peak. Pass through diverse climatic regions and enjoy scenic wild camping, all supported by porters and expert guides. seven-day ascent gives you the greatest chance of success – watching the sun rise above the clouds below you is a sight you’ll never forget.

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No. of days: days walking)

Total distance: 47.5km

Hike through dewy cloud forests, past Incan ruins, and enjoy views of snowcapped peaks before arriving at the famous Sun Gate. Feel your heart skip a beat as the lush green terraces and sacred Lost City are revealed for the first time. explore.co.uk/PQ

Best for the highest mountain in the world

Everest Base Camp

Peak altitude: 5,645m

Grading: Challenging and Tough

No. of days: 22 1 days walking

Total distance: 205km

This really is the ultimate trekking challenge. Walk through forested foothills and up the Khumbu Valley, cross bridges across glacial rivers, and pass through remote communities on this 1 -day trek to the base of the highest mountain in the world – Mount Everest.

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Walk Japan Kumano Kodo Trail

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7 nights comfortable hotel nights simple ryokan

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walking trip to Vietnam. Enjoy walking tours around the must-see city sights and rural rambles between tribal villages and to ancient jungle temples. e re. .

Encounter apan’s fascinating blend of ancient and modern in uences on a walking holiday that explores both its cities and beautiful landscapes. The trip culminates with four days walking along the Kumano Kodo, an ancient pilgrimage trail connecting Shinto shrines on the mountainous Kii Peninsula.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Nakasendo Way Hike between historic post towns on a highway once travelled by samurai Kyoto Explore the temples and tea houses of Japan’s historic capital on foot

Traditional accommodation Sleep on a futon and en oy a hot spring bath at a traditional yokan inn

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DAY 1: Join trip in Tokyo and get to know your fellow travellers over a welcome dinner.

DAY 2: Walking tour of Tokyo including neighbourhoods most visitors never see.

DAY 3: Train journey through the Japanese Alps to Matsumoto to visit the impressive 16th-century castle.

DAY 4: Hike along the Nakasendo Way from Magome to Nagiso. Take the Shinkansen bullet train to Kyoto.

DAY 5: Walking in Kyoto including the Philosopher’s Way and temple visits.

DAY 6: Train to Nara. Walk around the major sights and see deer that roam freely in the city’s parks.

DAYS Hike on the Kumano Kodo through ancient forests, past shrines and some sweeping views of surrounding countryside. End the days with a traditional hot spring bath.

DAY 10: Boat trip along the Kumano River to Hatayama shrine. Train to KiiKatsuura.

DAY 11: Hike to the great shrine of Kumano Nachi Taisha a ernoon train to Osaka.

DAY 12: Trip ends in Osaka.

Patagonia Glaciers Torres del Paine

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Take on dramatic peaks and bask in awe inspiring scenery on this hiking holiday through Patagonia. Trek through the heart o os laciares National Park to the it oy assi in rgentina and walk in the shadow o the amous agged peaks o Torres del Paine National Park, hile.

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Glacier Route ike to reston and uemul laciers and see Perito oreno lacier up close Torres del Paine Take on a selection o walks in this iconic hiking paradise

DAY 1: Join trip in Buenos Aires.

DAY 2: Fly to Calafate, drive to El Chalten and warm up with a short walk to Chorrillo del Salto.

DAY 3: Hike with crampons on the ice of the Creston Glacier. Drive to the remote Lago del Desierto.

DAY 4: Undertake two treks today through lenga forest and in the shadow of snow-capped mountains, to the Huemul and the Cagliero Glaciers.

DAY 5: Walk through the wild and untouched native forest in the Huemul Reserve. Overnight at Poincenot Camp.

DAY 6: Trek to Laguna de los Tres in the Fitz Roy Massif.

DAY 7: Drive to Calafate. A ernoon trip to the Perito Moreno Glacier.

DAY 8: Cross the border into Chile and drive to Torres del Paine National Park.

DAY 9: Hikes in the Grey sector of the park, with spectacular views of Lake Grey and its cascading glacier.

DAY 10: Full day trek to Base Torres, in the shadow of the park’s iconic spires.

DAYS Drive across the Argentinian border to Calafate Airport and y to Buenos Aires where the trip ends.

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Cycling trips

The incredible thing about a cycling holiday is the ever-changing sights, sounds and smells as you’re travelling along.

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talking about her recent ‘Cycle Vietnam’ trip

Enjoy the ride

Taking to two wheels is the perfect way to immerse yourself in a new country and culture; whether you’d like a gentle exploration by bike on the at, or prefer the challenge of hillier terrain, you’ll nd your senses lled with the sights, sounds and true colours of your destination.

What

to expect from a small group Cycling trip…

The bikes

We provide good-quality hybrid touring bikes or mountain bikes, whichever is best-suited to the terrain. Check online to see the type of bikes used for your tour, and whether panniers are included. Your Tour Leader will be on-hand to resolve any mechanical issues. Just bring your own helmet (and pedals if you prefer clip-ins, or anything other than the classic flat pedals that will be provided).

Join the e-bike revolution

On most trips we also give the option of e-bikes, which are all kinds of brilliant for travelling companions of different abilities or for those who want a different kind of push on more challenging climbs (slip into Eco Mode and feel a gentle, consistent helping hand guide you along smoothly). They’re well-worth the early request and small supplement.

The cyclists

There’s a certain amount of self-selection on these trips as infrequent cyclists don’t tend to book challenging rides and cyclists looking to push themselves don’t book leisurely routes. Within that, our Cycling holidays have a real mix of people – solo travellers, couples, friends, men and women in equal measure; groups are typically around 11 people. Don’t worry about whether they’ll all be faster than you, or that you’ll have to hang around waiting for them - wherever possible your Tour Leader will allow everyone to go at their own pace and re-gather along the route.

Blazing the trail: your Tour Leader

Our expert Tour Leaders are knowledgeable, experienced and they love cycling almost as much as they love the country and culture you’re in. They’re there to guide you along the route, to fix problems, recommend food stops and generally ease the smoothness of your ride.

The cycling trifecta: route, grade and terrain

We currently have four different grades of ride available from ‘Leisurely’ to ‘Moderate and Challenging’ and run trips in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas and the Middle East. As you can imagine, leisurely rides tend to be shorter, flatter and slower, and the more challenging the ride, the more hills and time-in-the-saddle you’ll get. We deliberately aim for quieter roads and cycle paths where we can. Look online for more detail on daily distances, route and terrain for each trip.

Fit for the ride

How fit you’ll need to be really depends on the trip you choose - but none of our cycling trips are a race! You’ll regularly stop and regroup along the route with all-important rest (and re-fuelling) breaks planned in. On most trips a support vehicle will be nearby to provide back-up if needed. If you’re in any doubt, choose a grade within your comfort zone and it’s always advisable to do some training rides leading up to your trip.

Check out the individual Trip Notes on our website to find more detailed information about what to expect and to help you choose a trip that suits you.

Choosing your Cycling holiday

Our Cycling trips are all graded by difficulty, taking into consideration the daily distances covered, the terrain, ascents and descents and climate. The Trip Notes on our website contain detailed information about what to expect from each day of the trip, to help you choose a trip that suits your fitness and experience level.

Cycling grades

Cycling trips

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Cycle the Dalmatian Coast

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Cycling Portugal Porto to Lisbon

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CYCLE GRADE:

Leisurely and Moderate

ACCOMMODATION:

6 nights comfortable hotel night premium hotel

Optional single rooms from £ 5

MEALS: Breakfast: 7

PRODUCT RATING: £1150 pp trip only (8 days)

I E S E MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

147kg of CO e Average carbon footprint pp

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Dubrovnik and Split Spend time in the historic hearts of the region’s oldest cities

Hvar Island Cycle through the beautiful countryside of one of Croatia’s scenic gems

Korcula Island Explore the villages and vineyards of this historic island

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OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Coastal cycling Discover the scenic Atlantic coastal route

Porto and Lisbon Explore Portugal’s two nest cities

Local cuisine Taste fresh sh and seafood and sample creamy pastel de nata

Cycle Morocco Atlas to the Sahara

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(8 days)

CYCLE GRADE: Moderate

ACCOMMODATION:

6 nights comfortable hotel night comfortable camping

Optional single rooms from £

MEALS:

Breakfast: 7 Dinner: I E C O R Trail mountain bike E MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

385kg of CO e

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Atlas Mountains Take on the thrilling descent from the scenic high pass of Tizi N’Fedrhate

Sahara Desert Camp Camel ride over the dunes and and a night under the stars

The Red City Get lost in the maze-like souks of ma estic arrakech

PRODUCT RATING:

Bangkok to Saigon by Bike

Average carbon footprint pp £2295pp trip only (14 days)

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CYCLE GRADE: Moderate

ACCOMMODATION: nights comfortable hotel nights premium hotel night comfortable homestay Optional single rooms from £ 95

MEALS:

541kg of CO e

Average carbon footprint pp

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

Mekong Delta.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ha a a na ar Cycle amid beautiful scenery and waterfalls

Temples of Angkor Cycle through the ungle between Khmer temples

Mekong Delta Peddle and paddle along the maze-like waterways of the mighty Mekong

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Once-in-a-lifetime Family

trips

Whether you’re planning your rst active family holiday or are looking for a super special adventure before your teens head off for new pastures, our Family trips are packed with unforge able experiences. They’re also all handily organised around school holiday dates!

Here’s what you can expect from an Explore family adventure...

Ages stages

ur family groups are as varied as the kids who oin us we very o en have tweens and teens, with 11–16 being most common. We do also happily welcome 7–10-year-olds and can let you know the general ages of other children on a speci c holiday you’re interested in. We’d always encourage you to consider your child’s maturity, adaptability and ability to en oy the trip before you book.

Expert Tour Leaders

Our Tour Leaders are brilliant at what they do, and are lovely people to boot. They’re very experienced and are superpassionate about the country and culture. They know their way around, can handle the unexpected and will work hard all the way through the trip to make sure you and yours have the smoothest and most unforge able of holidays.

Feel immersed

It’s a holiday rst and foremost, of course, but these holidays can be classed under ‘horizon widening’. Want them to learn about climate change? Take them to a rainforest. Want to bring history to life? Walk among temples built thousands of years ago. There is nothing quite like the deep, immersive nature of a small-group adventure to open their eyes to the wider world.

This could be a word you hear a lot. How else does someone with limited experience of the wider world respond to snorkelling in secluded coves, wandering through Roman ruins, canyoning down a gorge, eating with locals, searching for crocs, bustling through souks, staying on ra houses or iplining through rainforests... aybe yours will use a different word, but it’ll mean the same thing – WOW!

Pace your people

Our ‘Relaxed’ holidays have some chilled mornings and dedicated pool days oderate’ trips have a li le less downtime and ‘Full-On’ trips have some early starts and longer days... you choose what works for your family. We mix where you stay, from family-friendly hotels to tree tents and from homestays to houseboats, and can usually con gure things so you’re all together (or not, if you’d prefer!).

8 Family holidays you’ll love

With so many wonderful destinations to be discovered and so many exhilarating adventures to be had, we ust couldn’t uite s uee e them into this brochure. While we feature a few of our favourites here, you’ll find our full programme online at explore.co.uk/family

I’m not sure I quite appreciated it at the time, but when I look back at my photos and see myself outside the Taj Mahal, I think ‘wow, not everyone gets to say they saw the Taj for real.’ It’s crazy really!

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Costa Rica Rainforest and Wildlife Adventure

Colour me magic... zipline through the tree canopy, cruise ungle waterways, try and talk to monkeys, sloths and a host of colourful birds, see a volcano crater and en oy golden beaches... a sensory overload of the very best kind!

explore.co.uk/FCC

Marrakech, Atlas Essaouira Adventure

Get ready for an action-packed week bustle through spice-scented souks in Marrakech, soak up the scenery and have lunch with a local Berber family in the foothills of the Atlas mountains, learn to rustle up a traditional tagine, and take a sunset camel ride along the beach in Essaouira. This is one they’ll remember for life.

explore.co.uk/FMA

Botswana and Zimbabwe Safari Adventure

Journey through one of the last untouched wildernesses in Africa on a safari adventure in Botswana and Zimbabwe. Hear the deafening roar of Victoria Falls, spot elephants bathing in the Chobe River, meander along the waterways of the Okavango Panhandle aboard a private houseboat, and sleep under canvas surrounded by spectacular wildlife in Moremi Game Reserve.

explore.co.uk/FOA

Albania Adventure

Our week-long Albania trip offers active adventures by the bucket-load. Get back to nature and try whitewater ra ing along one of Europe’s last wild rivers, hike canyon trails, and take a dip in natural thermal pools. Explore cities, fortresses and caves, and spend an a ernoon navigating suspension bridges, and zip lines at an adventure park.

explore.co.uk/FAB

Discover Vietnam

Experience an action-packed introduction to ietnam as we travel along the coast from Hanoi to Ho Chi inh City. Kayak around the island cliffs of Halong Bay, take part in a martial art lesson, travel on the reuni cation express train to Hue and cook a Vietnamese meal staying in a deligh ul traditional homestay in the Mekong delta.

explore.co.uk/FQVN

South Africa Safari and Beach Adventure

Take a walk on the wild side on a South African safari adventure. With the help of expert rangers, you’ll search for lions, elephants, rhinos, hippos, leopards, cheetah, giraffes, ebras and many more, as well as a whole host of birdlife. End your trip with chill-time on spectacular sandy beaches.

explore.co.uk/FZK

To nd out more visit our website or request a Family Adventures brochure at explore.co.uk/ brochures

ssential in ormation about our lassic iscovery, Walking, ycling amily Tours

Please care ully read through the ollowing in ormation about booking an plore trip.

When you book whether by phone, travel agent or online , you will be asked to con rm that you have read and understood these pages, as well as our Trip Notes and ooking onditions www.e plore.co.uk booking conditions .

The combination of travel services offered to you is a package within the meaning of the Package Travel and inked Travel Arrangements egulations. Therefore, you will bene t from all rights applying to packages. Explore will be fully responsible for the proper performance of the package as a whole.

Additionally, as re uired by UK law for bookings made in the UK and Europe, Explore has protection in place to refund your payments and, where transport is included in the package, to ensure your repatriation in the event that the transport supplier becomes insolvent.

ore information on your key rights under the Package Travel and inked Travel Arrangements egulations 2018 can be found here:www.explore.co.uk/travel re ulations

Guaranteed departures

Almost all our trips are guaranteed although certain trips are excluded because they re uire a minimum number of customers to run. We guarantee that the advertised itinerary will not be cancelled or signi cantly changed once the rst booking is con rmed unless we are forced to do so by a force ma eure as de ned in our Booking Conditions . There is no minimum group si e, but we appreciate that the group experience is important to many of our customers and therefore, in some cases where there is an opportunity to suggest an alternative departure date which affords you a wider group experience, we will offer this as a no obligation alternative. This guarantee does not apply to international or UK domestic ights, which may be sub ect to change or cancellation in accordance with our Booking Conditions.

Itineraries

From time to time, some elements of our trips may change from those that have been published. This could be the result of inclement weather, a change in the local political situation or in ight or train schedules or other circumstances beyond our control. We will keep you as well informed as possible about these changes. Signi cant changes to your holiday will be noti ed as soon as we feasibly can. inor amendments to your trip will be detailed on your nal trip documentation, although our website will be regularly updated should you wish to check the information at any time. You will be provided with a provisional list of your accommodation shortly a er booking. Whilst we expect to stay at the accommodation stated, please note that this is sub ect to change to an e uivalent or higher standard at any time.

Group size

Whilst every group make up is different, the average group si e on our adult tours is 11 people plus an Explore Tour eader. The maximum group si e differs across our tours depending on the nature of the trip, the transport, accommodation used and activities included, but will never be greater than 16 on our adult

tours and is rarely smaller than 5. ur family tours usually have a group si e of between 14–20 people, or 3–5 families, but on occasion may be smaller.

Eligibility for Family Adventures

For our purposes, a family is de ned as having a minimum of two people, with at least one adult over the age of 18 and one person 18 years or younger.

Age limits

The minimum age on most group trips featured in this brochure is 16. Because of the active nature of our Family Adventures, we provide guidelines regarding the minimum age that we feel is most suitable for each Family trip. This starts at years of age, at the time of travel depending on the level of activity involved and overall suitability. n certain trips there may be some exibility to accept children from the age of 5. Please speak to our Sales team for details. Trips to certain destinations have a higher age limit. Please refer to individual Trip Notes and our website for further information where applicable. A parent or guardian must book for and accompany anyone under the age of 18.

Fitness and stamina are more important than age and we o en nd that some of our older travellers are the est in the group. Whilst we do not have a maximum age, we do recognise that at some point during our customers’ ourney with us they will reach an age where we will have to review the tness and ability to participate in the trips they’ve chosen to book. Should you be 80 years old or older at the time of travel, we will discuss the itinerary with you before booking you on the trip and may ask you additional uestions about your health and tness.

Fitness and trip participation

All our trips re uire some level of active participation. It is in the interests of all members of the group that everyone should be capable of fully participating in the activities of their chosen trip. With this in mind, please be aware that as detailed in our Booking Conditions if it is felt that any customer is not able to participate in a trip without endangering the health or safety of themselves or any other person including other group members , or that the presence of any customer on the trip means we will be unable to provide the trip, in whole or part, to other members of the group as advertised and contracted, the Explore Tour eader has the right to re uire them to leave the trip at any stage. To ensure that this is never necessary, please make sure that you have fully understood the level of tness and ability re uired to complete the trip on which you are booking. It is your responsibility to let us know if you have any concerns related to this sub ect. If you have any medical condition or disabilities which may affect your trip arrangements in any way, you must provide us with full details at the time of booking. In certain circumstances, usually on more strenuous trips, we may re uire you to provide proof of medical tness before travelling.

n some of our trips, there will be water-based activities, boat excursions or swimming opportunities. For your own personal safety and en oyment, an ability to swim is therefore strongly recommended.

Several trips reach elevations of 2,500 metres or more. We allow time for acclimatisation and usually the body acclimatises well to spending extended periods of time above this altitude. It is di cult to predict who is at risk from altitude sickness but if you have a heart or respiratory problem we advise you not to risk extended travel or trekking at high altitudes.

Trip prices

The prices shown in this brochure are for guidance only. Prices represent the basic per person cost of the trip at the time of publication of this brochure. The price at the time of booking may be different. The latest guide prices for each trip departure can be found on our website: www.explore.co.uk.

NO SURCHARGE PRICE GUARANTEE

nce we have con rmed your booking we guarantee the price o your con rmed services won’t change we will not pass on surcharges o any kind. nlike most other tour operators we will not pass on une pected additional costs like uel surcharges and tax increases.

What is included?

 Transport, meals and accommodation: all details are outlined in the individual Trip Notes.

 Explore Tour eader: the services of an Explore Tour eader are included on nearly all trips. In most cases they will accompany you for the full duration of the trip. n some trips a local representative may be provided instead this will be outlined in the individual Trip Notes .

 ocal crew: as well as drivers and local guides, interpreters, cooks, helpers and porters may be provided on some trips details will be outlined in the individual Trip Notes .

 Bike hire is included on all cycling trips. Your included bike will be the correct frame si e for your height. All bikes have a maximum rider’s weight limit which varies but is usually around 120kg. Should you exceed this weight you must mention this to us at the time of booking to enable us to try to source a suitable alternative. E-Bikes can be hired sub ect to availability on some trips for an additional charge. See Trip Notes for details.

 Activities, e uipment, sightseeing and visits: please see individual Trip Notes for details.

Transfers

We are pleased to be able to offer airport transfers on the ma ority of our tours, for customers arriving and departing on

the trip s start and end dates, providing you provide your ights details to us no later than 30 days before you travel and keep us updated with any changes. Please refer to your Trip Notes or oining information for further details and visit www.explore. co.uk/transfers.

Parental responsibility on Family Adventures

Please note that Explore Tour eaders are not expected to be child-minders. Parents and guardians booking on Explore Family Adventures agree to take full responsibility for any children travelling with them at all times. Any child under the age of 16 wishing to participate in the activities can do so only with the full consent of their parent or guardian.

What’s not included

The price of the trip does not include: visa fees, vaccination charges, passport costs, international departure taxes, insurance premiums, excess baggage charges, optional trips and excursions, hotel porters or meals other than those we list as included . We also do not include items of a personal nature such as laundry, room service charges, drinks or phone calls. Tipping isn t included, nor is it compulsory, however it is customary to tip drivers, local crew and Tour eaders who have done a good ob. If you book on a trip only basis we do not include ights or trains from the UK or departure taxes.

Single rooms

ost trips are based on customers sharing twin-bedded rooms. If you book a group trip as an individual, you will share a room with someone of the same sex. n rare occasions mixed sex rooms may be necessary. If applicable, this will be stated on the relevant Trip Notes. However, on many trips we offer the opportunity to pay a supplement to pre-book a single room. n some of these trips a single room will be provided every night, on others it will be provided on some nights, but for logistical reasons not on all. Individual Trip Notes clarify this. Please note that on rare occasions it may be necessary for customers in single rooms to share bathroom facilities. Please note that due to the nature of the accommodation we use, the single room supplement will guarantee you sole occupancy of the room, however single rooms may differ in con guration and may be smaller than a standard twin double room.

Rooming arrangements on Family Adventures

We will room your family in the most appropriate way using a mixture of twin, triple, double and single rooms as necessary. Please note that sometimes a triple room may be a twin room with an additional bed added. We will leave it to you to decide who shares with whom in your family group. We will do our very best to give you rooms close to each other but we can’t promise this. In exceptional cases, where accommodation is limited, for example on boat-based trips, one or more of you may need to share with members of another family.

Preparing for your holiday

Travelling to far- ung corners of the earth involves adapting to living conditions that are o en very different from your own. Please be prepared for unusual situations, local differences and unpredictable events. The very nature of adventure holidays means your most en oyable moments are likely to come from the unexpected. You need to be sure you are happy to swap luxury for experience when oining an Explore trip. If you are someone who prefers things to go as planned and en oys some pampering along the way, then maybe think twice about an adventure holiday. You should also be aware that some countries around the world have security problems. Unsavoury characters are likely to be active in big cities and street markets and certain areas may be considered out-of-bounds’ for tourists. However, most crime is opportunistic. Using your common sense will reduce the risks. Unfortunately, no destination can be guaranteed to be safe from terrorism. We constantly monitor the political situation in the regions we visit and will re-route or cancel a trip if we feel it is necessary. Whilst we endeavour to provide as much information as possible in our brochure and individual Trip Notes regarding the areas our trips travel to, we would always recommend that you undertake some background research about the places you will be visiting and the type of climate and local conditions you can expect in order to get the most from your holiday.

Foreign Office travel advice

Foreign Commonwealth and Development ce FCD Travel Advice Unit provides detailed information about your destination including current entry re uirements. We strongly recommend that you read their comments about the country you are planning to visit, both when you book and again ust before you leave, and that you sign up to the government travel alert service. For the UK, the FCD alert service can be found here:www.gov.uk/ forei n travel advice/email si nup. We monitor FCD travel warnings and advice, and based on them, may cancel trips before departure, or re-route or make other changes to trips operating in or throughout the country concerned. Any decision we take about whether to operate or cancel a trip or make other changes will always be in the interests of your safety and security. We will make these decisions at least four weeks before departure, unless we believe that local conditions will improve before the start of the trip.

Accommodation grades

We know that nding the right place to stay is ust as important as the destination and activities. All our accommodation is carefully chosen for location and character. Countries have varying standards and on some holidays a range of grades are used.

Simple ur simple properties might be a guesthouse, lodge, boat, overnight train or camp with limited amenities. Sleeping arrangements will be simple sometimes with en suite facilities but sometimes with shared bathroom facilities. ur simple category of accommodation includes characterful places where you ll be in touch with the local way of life.

Comfortable

The ma ority of our accommodation is in the Comfortable category. These properties are o en locally-owned hotels, lodges and guesthouses. You can expect a good level of service, and sometimes other amenities like a restaurant, bar, garden or swimming pool. Star ratings vary widely from one country to the next, but our comfortable accommodation grade is usually e uivalent to three star.

Premium

ur premium accommodation has been chosen for its excellent facilities and a higher level of comfort, but in some cases also for its character or local importance. character, location or local importance. ur hotels and lodges in this category are usually e uivalent to four or ve star standard.

Travel insurance and pre e isting medical conditions

You must have valid travel insurance. You will need to con rm to your Explore Tour eader that you are covered by a travel insurance policy at the start of the trip. Please ensure that your documentation shows you as the named policyholder and that the cover is valid for the entire period of travel. It must also indicate that you have cover for at least edical Expenses and Emergency epatriation in the event of illness or in ury. Please ensure that a 24 hour contact telephone number for your Insurance Company is wri en on your documentation in case of an emergency. If you are unable to provide this information at the start of the trip you will not be able to continue with us unless you purchase a suitable insurance policy.

If you, your travelling companions, or anyone upon whom your travel depends such as a friend or family member have a preexisting medical condition, you must disclose this to your travel insurer’s medical screening helpline when you purchase your insurance policy. Failure to do so may result in your claim being declined. Please ensure that you receive wri en con rmation from them that the condition is covered. You must take this wri en con rmation with you on the trip, in addition to the insurance policy itself. If you don’t, you may not have appropriate cover. We reserve the right to cancel your booking at any point if you do not fully insure your pre-existing medical condition. Please also tell us about any pre-existing medical conditions at the time of booking.

Changes to flight information

When you book ights through Explore, your holiday con rmation will contain provisional ight details. The timings, ight numbers or route could change several times before departure. We will con rm nal timings with your nal documents. We will notify you immediately of any signi cant airline schedule change which occurs a er your tickets have been issued. We recommend that you defer booking any connecting travel to the airport or arrangements such as car parking or overnight hotels until you have received your nal documents, with con rmed travel times. Where Explore is arranging domestic regional ights, these will be automatically be rebooked to connect with your international ights.

We strongly recommend that you do not purchase non- exible, non-refundable connecting rail, air or bus tickets, as they usually incur cancellation or penalty charges in the event of a change to the departure time or date.

UK air safety list

In accordance with EU Directive EC No 2111 2005 Article 9, we are re uired to bring to your a ention the existence of The UK Air Safety ist which contains details of air carriers which are sub ect to an operating ban within the UK. The ist is available for inspection at ps //www.caa.co.uk/media/ fwfpd s/ uk air safet list ma .pdf In accordance with EU egulations we are re uired to advise you of the actual carrier s or, if the actual carrier s is not known, the likely carrier s that will operate your international ight s to and from an EU airport at the time of booking. Where we are only able to inform you of the likely carrier s at the time of booking, we shall inform you of the identity of the actual carrier s as soon as we become aware of this. Any change to the operating carrier s a er your booking has been con rmed will be noti ed to you as soon as possible. If the carrier with whom you have a con rmed reservation becomes sub ect to an operating ban and, as a result, we or the carrier are unable to offer you a suitable alternative, the

provisions of our Booking Conditions If we change or cancel your trip will apply. Please note that we will not book our customers onto banned airlines whose ights may be available for general sale and accessible to the public.

Aircraft weight restrictions

For the purposes of ight safety, it is essential that you adhere to the luggage weight restrictions imposed by the airline you are ying with, particularly when ying on internal ights on smaller aircra .

Trip only packages

ur trip only packages start and nish at the designated overseas oining and ending point. Trip only packages do not include any connecting ights to or from the oining or ending point. If you are planning to book a trip only package on one of our tours, then we strongly recommend that you only purchase ights train bus tickets that are totally exible and refundable. This is because by their very nature, adventure holiday itineraries can change and it’s important that you’re able to amend your connecting travel arrangements should the need arise. In the event of a trip being cancelled, it is important that you are able to get a refund if you no longer wish to use the associated ight, bus or train. We regret that we cannot accept liability for any connecting travel arrangements that you make including any cancellation or amendment charges in the event of any change to, or cancellation of, our trip or for any other reason that makes you unable to use your booked travel arrangements.

Consumer peace of mind

We’ve been named a Platinum Trusted Service Award Winner. These awards are based purely on independentlymoderated feedback from customers via Feefo. It shows that we’re delivering time and again for our customers, placing customer service at the heart of what we do.

We re proud that Explore is now a Certi ed B Corporation. As a Certi ed B Corp in the travel industry, we re counted among businesses that are leading a global movement for an inclusive, e uitable and regenerative economy.

Explore has met ethy’s standards for veri ed sustainability claims. By achieving ethy certi cation, Explore is demonstrating contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and helping consumers make informed decisions. See our ethy ecolabels here: explore.co.uk ethy

Explore is proud to be the rst tour operator to be approved by Trading Standards.

Explore is a fully bonded Tour perator licensed by the Civil Aviation Authority CAA and by ABT T. We hold an Air Travel rganiser’s icence issued by the Civil Aviation Authority AT number 2595 . All the ights and ight-inclusive holidays in this brochure or on our website are nancially protected by the AT scheme. When you pay, you will be supplied with an AT Certi cate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked ights, hotels and other services is listed on it. Please see our booking conditions for further information or for more information about f inancial protection and the AT Certi cate go to www.atol.org.uk/ AT erti cate The ights and ight-inclusive holidays we arrange are AT protected providing they are made available in the UK. The Association of Bonded Travel rganisers Trust imited ABT T provides nancial protection under The Package Travel and inked Travel Arrangements egulations 2018 for Explore Worldwide td, ember 520 and in the event of their insolvency, protection is provided for:

Non light packages

ABT T cover provides for a refund in the event you have not yet travelled or repatriation if transportation was included in your package. Please note that bookings made outside the UK are only protected by ABT T when purchased directly with Explore Worldwide td.

In the unlikely event that you re uire assistance whilst abroad due to our nancial failure, please call our 24 helpline on and advise you are a customer of an ABT T protected travel company.

You can access The Package Travel and inked Travel Arrangements egulations 2018 here: ps //www.le islation. ov.uk/uksi/ / /contents/made

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The information contained in our brochure, on our website and in our other advertising material is believed correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing or publication. However, errors may occasionally occur and information may subse uently change. You must therefore ensure you check all details of your chosen trip including the price with us or your travel agent at the time of booking.

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Passport information

Please note it is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct, current information in good time before departure and that you act on it. Please ensure that you are in possession of a full passport, with the correct validity and appropriate number of blank pages for your chosen destination. Please note that passport information is sub ect to change at any time.

isas

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visas re uired for all countries that you will enter or pass thorough on your trip. any countries re uire a visa to be obtained before travel or on arrival. A summary of re uirements for British passport holders can be found on the individual Trip Notes but please note that visa information is sub ect to change at any time. If re uired, visas can be obtained through a isa Service or the relevant Embassy or Consular ce.

General Note

Some countries refuse admission to travellers not meeting their accepted standards of dress or appearance even if they hold a visa . Entry may also be refused to some countries if your passport bears stamps or visas valid or expired from certain countries. Please bear this in mind when booking travelling to these destinations as it can negatively impact your future travel plans. Further information can be found on our Trip Notes where applicable.

Travcour

We have partnered with Travcour a company who specialise in visa processing. Please visit their website to download visa application forms, follow links to important embassy websites or make general en uiries about their visa service.

Please call for more information or visit www.travcour.com.

accinations

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct vaccinations re uired for all countries that you will visit on your trip. Explore Trip Notes detail the recommended vaccinations for each trip but you must consult with your doctor or a travel health clinic to ensure you have the most up to date advice. Please note that some inoculation programmes re uire multiple in ections, administered up to four weeks apart. You should leave plenty of time for this. As a general rule, please note that health re uirements and recommendations may change and you must check the current re uirements in good time before departure. Further information can be found at www. ortravel.n s.uk. For country-speci c advice p //nat nac.net is an excellent source of information on health risks.

Under 18 immigration guidance

Please note that some countries re uire proof of parental consent when travelling overseas with under 18s. Please check re uirements with the relevant embassy or consular o ce well in advance of travel if this applies to your party.

Single parents or other adults travelling alone with children should be aware that some countries re uire documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country or, in some cases, before permi ng the children to leave the country. For further information on exactly what will be re uired at immigration please contact the consulate of your destination country this information can be found on the Foreign Commonwealth ce website www.gov.uk/ forei n travel advice .

our Privacy

Explore takes your privacy extremely seriously. We are commi ed to doing everything we can to protect any personal information provided to us when you en uire about or book a holiday or another travel service with us, when you visit our website, or when you engage with us by other means. This e ually applies if someone else makes arrangements on your behalf.

For full details of what, why and how we collect and use your personal information, how we protect it and how you can contact us, see our online Privacy Centre at www.explore.co.uk/privac polic or call us on so that we can send the details to you.

If you handle the arrangements for other travellers, please ensure they are aware of the information contained within our Privacy Centre and they consent to you acting on their behalf in your dealings with us.

To enable us to make holiday arrangements for you, we may ask you to provide information such as:

your name, gender, date of birth, contact details your preferred rooming arrangements and other special re uests including special categories of personal data such as dietary re uirements, which may disclose health ma ers or your religious or philosophical beliefs, and information about any disability or medical condition which may affect the chosen holiday arrangements the name and telephone number of an emergency contact person whom we will only contact in urgent circumstances while you are away your passport and travel insurance details

details of your payment card or your bank account this information is processed using a third party payment services provider and is not stored by us .

When you call us or correspond with us about your booking, we may record the call for training and uality control purposes and or keep information on why you contacted us, and the advice we gave you.

n your return from holiday we email a satisfaction uestionnaire to you. This gives us speci c feedback on any issue you may have experienced, and statistical data we can amalgamate in order to monitor the uality of our holidays. We may share your holiday feedback with third party review companies.

We will need to share your data with third party service providers, used in the delivery of your purchased holiday arrangements, some of which may be based outside the EEA. These providers include accommodation, restaurants and transport providers, local ground partners and agents, e uipment hire operators, including our cycling partners and guides, and local a ractions where booked on your behalf.

We keep the information related to your booking for a period which enables us to handle or respond to any complaints or ueries and to ful l our obligations to our third party suppliers who provided your holiday arrangements. The information may also be retained so that we can continue to improve your experience with us while you engage with and purchase from us. By law we have to keep basic information about our customers

for legal and tax purposes for up to years a er they cease being customers.

If you fail to provide personal information

Should you fail to provide data re uired either by law, or necessary to provide your chosen travel arrangements, we will not be able to provide the services you have booked or are a empting to book. This may result in Explore being unable to process your booking and being forced to cancel the booking. In this case, we will treat this as a cancellation by you’ in accordance with the relevant Booking Terms Conditions and notify you accordingly.

arketing communications

We may use your information to provide you with brochures, newsle ers and other communications if you have provided your prior consent or we are permi ed under an identi ed and assessed legitimate interest.

We sell our holidays directly to customers and so sending out brochures and other marketing communications by post from time-to-time is very important to the way we do business. We use data we have collected from bookings, brochure re uests and other forms of engagement to decide what marketing information our customers may like to receive, and we have identi ed this as in our legitimate interest.

We do provide an opportunity to opt-out of this direct marketing during the booking or en uiry process and in subse uent communications, or you may contact us at any time to do so. If you ask us to stop sending marketing information, you may continue to receive communications for up to 4 weeks a er your re uested change while our systems are fully updated.

Images

From time-to-time, our staff, customers and suppliers may take photographs and video footage of trips in progress, including photos and video footage of our customers. You will be invited to sign a model release form to consent to this. These images may be used in future marketing materials and stored physically and digitally. If you do not wish to be lmed or for your pictures to be taken or used in this manner, please advise your Explore eader and or the photographer at the start of your trip.

Website use

In order for us to provide you with the optimum service, we use Cookies’ on our website. Cookies are small text les sent to your computer when you access our site. Cookies used on our site are anonymous and contain no personal information, but do identify your computer so that you can navigate our site more easily and our website can remember your preferences. For more information about what cookies we use and how to manage them please refer to our Cookie Policy atwww.explore.co.uk/ privac /cookies.

Contact us

It is important that the personal data we hold about you is accurate and current. Please keep us informed if any of the details you provide to us should change during the course of your relationship with us.

If you need further assistance, would like to make a comment or update your marketing preferences, you can contact us: By telephone on

By email: ataprivac explore.co.uk

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You also have the right to make a complaint at any time to the Information Commissioner’s ce IC . You can contact them on or go online to www.ico.or .uk/concerns.

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