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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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Italy
Amalfi Coast Walking - Agriturismo
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Premium - 4 star

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Amalfi Coast, Naples, Pompeii, Positano

Highlights

  • Enjoy five stunning Amalfi Coast day-walks, dine on home-cooking at a rustic agriturismo
  • Take on the Walk of the Gods, one of the most stunning hikes in Italy, if not the world
  • Explore the highlights of Capri, Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, Pompeii and Herculaneum
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Malta and Gozo Discovery
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Small Group Tour
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Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

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Gozo, Grand Harbour, Mdina, Mosta, Sicily, Sliema, Valletta

Highlights

  • Highlights tour of Malta and Gozo exploring these Mediterranean islands
  • Explore Malta's capital of Valetta and its fortifications, churches, Grand Harbour
  • Discover the oldest freestanding structures in the world including the temple of Ggantija

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Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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Highlights of Albania
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Small Group Tour
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Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

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Berat, Elba, Gjirokaster, Kruja, Tirana

Highlights

  • Travel through Albania while discovering its fascinating history and culture
  • Discover Butrint, one of the greatest archaeological sites in the Balkans
  • Stroll along UNESCO-Listed towns and visit hilltop castles

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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.

Hiking in the Dolomites
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Premium - 4 star
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Moderate

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Bolzano, Dolomites, Venice

Highlights

  • Fabulous week of walking in Italy's stunning Dolomites, a UNESCO world heritage site
  • Trek past vast limestone cliffs, meadows, lakes and Tre Cime
  • Stay in a comfortable family-run hotel with swimming pool

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Trekking & Expeditions

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Cycle Puglia
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Premium - 4 star

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Alberobello , Altamura, Bar, Bari, Matera, Puglia

Highlights

  • Cycle the heel of Italy in eight days and ride through Puglia's sun-drenched landscapes
  • Spend time in Matera, ancient city of the 'sassi' and an UNESCO Heritage site
  • Refuel on local delicacies such as mozzarella di bufala and fresh antipasti
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Classical Sicily
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

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Agrigento, Bar, Catania, Cefalu, Mount Etna, Sicily, Taormina

Highlights

  • Visit the best preserved Greco-Roman sites in the Mediterranean
  • Discover spectacular scenery, from its picturesque coastline to Mount Etna
  • Absorb Sicily's distinct culture and sample delicious food and wine

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Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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Machu Picchu and Galapagos
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

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Aguas Calientes, Bar, Cali, Cusco, Darwin, Galapagos, Galapagos Islands, Guayaquil, Isabela Island, Lima, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Pisa, Puerto Villamil, Quito, Sacred Valley, Santa Cruz, Urubamba

Highlights

  • A two-week trip that combines two icons of wildlife and culture in Latin America
  • Discover the incredible wildlife of the Galapagos on a hotel-based exploration of several islands
  • Take the train to Machu Picchu and immerse yourself in the history of the ancient Inca civilisation

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Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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Cycle Dolomites, Lake Garda and Venice
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Premium - 4 star

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Bolzano, Dolomites, Lake Garda, Rome, Venice, Verona

Highlights

  • Cycle from the Dolomites to Verona taking in spectacular Lake Garda
  • Dedicated cycle path through the Venosta and Adige glaciated valleys
  • Cycle past pristine lakes, gentle alpine meadows and rugged Alpine peaks
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Bangkok to Saigon by Bike

We had a fantastic trip with explore! Starting with a brief intro to Thailand with professional friendly experienced guides Koi, Tri and the fab support Team (Bus dr...

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Walking in Madeira

Great tour - everything was well organised but offered enough flexibility for people wanting to do their own thing in the evenings after the guided tours. Most of th...

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Discover Nepal

The discover Nepal trip was amazing. Our tour leader, Su, was also amazing - attentive, informative, super friendly, always there to help. The highlight for me was C...

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Upgraded - India: Forts + Palaces of Rajasthan

Extraordinary and amazing. Around every corner is something differen...

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