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What they’re known for
Famous for their expert local guides that help ease unknowns of adventure travel while bringing a unique richness and spontaneity to each trip.
Why we love this operator
They travel to places beyond the typical tourist locations and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” travelers want.
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King Penguins of the Falklands and South Georgia - Expedition
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Antarctic Peninsula, Britain, Falklands Islands, Georgia, Montevideo, Shetland Islands, South Shetland Islands, Ushuaia

Highlights

  • An epic Antarctic adventure - in the footsteps of Ernest Shackleton
  • View large colonies of iconic king penguins - on South Georgia
  • Variety of penguins - stand amid magellanic, macaroni and rockhopper penguins in the Falkland Islands
  • Get close to the marine wildlife - see whales and cavorting seals from your Zodiac
  • Montevideo - explore the delights of this vibrant city

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Cultural, Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, Trekking & Expeditions

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Galapagos - Central, South & East Islands aboard the Archipel I
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • Spend seven nights cruising with a naturalist guide and experienced crew
  • Discover an underwater paradise and a volcanic landscape from the comfort of a catamaran
  • Find giant tortoise in the highlands of Santa Cruz, look for sea turtles on snorkelling excursions, and see land iguanas crawling on cacti-strewn islands

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Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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Upgraded - The Baltic States and Poland
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Kazimierz, Krakow, Lake District, Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius, Warsaw

Highlights

  • Uncover a fascinating history on a journey from the Baltic Sea to Poland's south
  • Discover enchanting cities: Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw and Krakow
  • Enjoy the comfort and facilities of premium hotels

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Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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Why we love Explore!

They travel to places beyond the typical tourist locations and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” travelers want.

Journey to the Geographical North Pole - Le Commandant Charcot
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Visits

Longyearbyen, Paris, Spitsbergen, Svalbard

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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Svalbard In Depth - M/V Sylvia Earle
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Visits

Bar, Isfjorden, Longyearbyen, Oslo, Spitsbergen, Svalbard

Highlights

  • Venture close to 80° north - searching for polar bears on pack ice
  • Discover the thrill of seeing Arctic wildlife up close - walrus, seals, whales, guillemots and puffins ti name a few
  • Cruise along blue glacier fronts - through stunning fjords
  • Enjoy tundra hikes - amid stunningly beautiful scenery

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Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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Upgraded - Discover Peru + the Amazon
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Aguas Calientes, Arequipa, Bar, Cusco, Fes, Grand Canyon, Inca Trail, Lake Titicaca, Lima, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Pacific Ocean, Puerto Maldonado, Puno, Sacred Valley, San Cristobal, Sapa, Urubamba

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in Peru's dramatic mountain scenery with our hand-picked selection of Premium hotels
  • Journey on the Titicaca Train to Cusco, with panoramic views, live music and a three-course lunch on board
  • Explore the Amazon on foot by day and by night, learning about the survival mechanisms of the rainforest

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Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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Galapagos - Central, West & East Islands aboard the Archipel I
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • A week-long cruise aboard a comfortable catamaran, discovering the best of the Galapagos
  • Look for Galapagos penguins around Fernandina, and go in search of blue-footed boobies on North Seymour
  • With daily snorkelling and on-shore excursions, get a comprehensive overview of these wild islands

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Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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Antarctic Circle, South Georgia and the Falklands - M/V Sylvia Earle
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

  • A classic expedition voyage - exploring the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Penguin rookeries - see Adelie, gentoo and chinstrap penguins
  • Enjoy the freedom of Antarctica - being in the vast, ice-sculpted Antarctic wilderness
  • Travel on a small, friendly expedition ship - capped at just over 100 passengers
  • Enjoy on-board lectures and presentations - from expert naturalists and guides

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Explore! Reviews & Ratings

4.6/5  Excellent
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Malta and Gozo Discovery

A wonderful, well-planned itinerary packed full of gems including visits to Ancient sites, the Citadel, ancient temples, museums, the harbour at Valetta, Mdina, boat...

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Mary

Apr 2025

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Highlights of Turkey

Many wonderful sights with an excellent guide, Alkan Really recommend this trip . Great value!

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Kathryn

Apr 2025

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Malta and Gozo Discovery

This is a really great trip if you love history. Malta is a fascinating place and the Explore tour covers most of it! Be prepared for sitting in Malta’s traffic for ...

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Apr 2025

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Central American Highlights

This trip was great. It covers a lot, so expect some long drives. Our guide Miguel did a great job, talking about each country with passion and helping out to solve ...

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