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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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Kyrgyzstan's Silk Road Journey
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Bishkek, Tashkent

Highlights

  • Discover the contrast between mountainous Kyrgyzstan and the plains of Uzbekistan
  • Overnight in a yurt by alpine Song Kul Lake like the nomads of Central Asia
  • Walk through walnut woodlands and discover hidden waterfalls

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Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, Hiking & Walking, Trekking & Expeditions

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Best of Romania and the Danube Delta
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Brasov, Bucharest, Romania, Sapa, Transylvania

Highlights

  • Hike in the forested mountains of Transylvania and visit legendary Bran Castle
  • Discover the painted monasteries and ancient traditions of the Maramures
  • Explore the labyrinth of channels and lakes in the Danube Delta aboard a floating hotel

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Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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Highlights of Laos
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Luang Prabang, Mekong River , Vientiane

Highlights

  • An 8-day scenic train trip through the heart of fascinating Laos with its laid-back charm
  • Discover the gilded Buddhist temples and French colonial heritage of Luang Prabang, the ancient capital of Laos
  • Wander amongst the towering limestone karst scenery in Vang Vieng and kayak the gentle Nam Song River

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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.

Walking Montenegro and the Croatian Islands
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star

Visits

Croatia, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Montenegro

Highlights

  • Walking holiday from the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro to the idyllic islands of Croatia
  • Visit the world famous Medieval Old Town of Dubrovnik
  • Walk to beautiful lakes on Mljet and follow the coastline around Korcula
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Active Sri Lanka
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Colombo, Hikkaduwa, Kandy, Kelani River, Matale, Minneriya National Park, Negombo, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya

Highlights

  • Get active in Sri Lanka as you hike, bike and paddle your way around this beautiful island
  • Search for leopard, elephant and birdlife on jeep safaris in National Parks
  • Relax at the end on Hikkaduwa's pristine beaches

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Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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Best of Argentina, Bolivia and Chile
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous

Visits

Atacama Desert, Buenos Aires, Colorado, Santiago, Uyuni

Highlights

  • Journey through the epic Andean Altiplano from Buenos Aires, through Bolivia, to Santiago
  • Stay in a salt hotel while exploring Bolivia's mind-bending Salar de Uyuni
  • Try regional wines in Cafayate, Argentina, and sip sunset aperitifs at Moon Valley in the Atacama Desert

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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Classic Antarctica - Expedition
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Antarctic Peninsula, Shetland Islands, South Shetland Islands, Ushuaia

Highlights

  • Join this classic expedition voyage - exploring the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Superb wildlife viewing opportunities - on land and at sea
  • Enjoy the freedom of Antarctica - enjoy the vast, ice-sculpted, Antarctic wilderness
  • Join expert naturalist guides - learn about the wildlife and history of the region
  • Astonishing wildlife - see whales, sea birds and abundance of penguins

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

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Amalfi Coast Walking - Seafront Hotel Sole
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Lodging level
Premium - 4 star

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Amalfi Coast, Naples, Pompeii, Positano

Highlights

  • Off season hiking along Italy's gorgeous Amalfi coast, staying at a family-run seafront hotel
  • Indulge in delicious local wines and products made with the famous Amalfi lemons
  • Explore the off-season charms of Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, Pompeii and Herculaneum
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4.6/5  Excellent
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Jen Plapp

Apr 2025

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Great, I won a holiday

Kelly has been great and very responsive

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Simon

Apr 2025

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Highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia

Overall we had an excellent tour through Vietnam & Cambodia, its pretty full on if you do all the recommended extra trips with very little down time, we done as ...

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Roger

Apr 2025

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Really excellent

Very quick to respond and very knowledgeable about all aspects of the proposed trip.

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