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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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Journey Through the Balkans
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Black Lake, Budva, Croatia, Dubrovnik, Durmitor National Park, Jerusalem, Kotor, Montenegro, Mosta, Sarajevo, Zabljak

Highlights

  • Discover the contrasting landscapes and cultures of four varied countries
  • Visit little-known yet fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  • Enjoy gentle walks with spectacular mountain and coastal views

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Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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A Taste of Italy - Walking in Emilia Romagna
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star

Visits

Bologna, Lucca, Parma, Venice

Highlights

  • Easy hikes and delicious produce tastings in Italy's foodie heaven, Emilia Romagna
  • Walks in the Appenine foothills, villages,vineyards and wetlands of the Po Delta
  • Discover the UNESCO-listed treasures of Parma, Modena, Bologna and Ravenna
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Highlights of Turkey
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous

Visits

Blue Mosque, Ephesus, Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Pamukkale, Selcuk, Troy

Highlights

  • Discover the contrasts and highlights of Turkey on this one-week trip down the west coast
  • Journey from captivating Istanbul to poignant Gallipoli and down to the Turquoise Coast
  • Visit remarkable Greco-Roman ruins and the stunning travertine terraces of Pamukkale

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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.

Kolkata to Amritsar
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Agra, Delhi, Fatehpur Sikri, Taj Mahal, Varanasi

Highlights

  • An epic train journey across Northern India's highlights from Kolkata to Amritsar
  • Varied experiences from the sacred atmosphere in Varanasi, to the Taj Mahal and bustling Old Delhi
  • Explore the captivating Golden Temple of Amritsar, the heart of the Sikh faith

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Cycling in Georgia
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star

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Georgia, Tbilisi

Highlights

  • Cycle through the stunning landscapes of Georgia
  • Learn about wine production and sample the local tipple
  • Enjoy traditional Georgian hospitality

Themes

Cultural, Cycling & Biking

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Discover India's Little Tibet
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous

Visits

Bar, Delhi, Fes, India Gate, Jama Masjid, Kashmir, Ladakh, Lhasa, Red Fort, Tibet

Highlights

  • Traverse the Himalayan landscapes of Northern India where religions and cultures collide
  • Soak up the atmosphere in Amritsar at the Sikh's holiest shrine, the Golden Temple
  • Learn about Tibetan Buddhism and visit the home of the Dalai Lama on this epic journey to Ladakh, India's Little Tibet

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Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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The Silk Road of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous

Visits

Bishkek, Khiva, Samarkand, 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
  • Discover Silk Road ancient cities of Khiva, Bokhara and Samarkand

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Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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A Taste of Japan - Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous

Visits

Fushimi Inari Shrine, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Nijo Castle, Osaka, Shirakawa, Shirakawago, Takayama, Tokyo

Highlights

  • Travel by bullet train across Japan and savour the freshest seafood, sushi and Hida beef
  • Discover thriving Tokyo, beautiful Kyoto and vibrant Osaka
  • Sample sake, make wagashi, enjoy our private tea ceremony

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4.6/5  Excellent
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Adventures in Patagonia

Very well organised trip, to a beautiful part of the world. Suitable for those who love natural beauty, remoteness, lots of trekking and a cool climate. we were luck...

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Madeleine

Mar 2025

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Canary Islands Walking - Gran Canaria

I was impressed by the spectacular scenery in Gran Canaria. We were well off the beaten track so never met the many tourists who go there in winter for sun and beach...

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Yvonne

Mar 2025

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Costa Rica Wildlife Tour

A busy, well organised itinerary and a local, very knowledgeable and friendly guide who went out of his way to make the holiday as interesting and enjoyable as possi...

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Fiona

Mar 2025

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Nicaragua - Land of Lakes and Volcanoes

Oscar was fabulous, knowledgeable, helpful and good fun. He was ...

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