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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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Senegal and The Gambia
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Bar, Georgetown, St. Louis

Highlights

  • Discover West Africa's fantastic bird and wildlife in Senegal and The Gambia
  • Cruise the waterways of the great Gambia River and stay at a tranquil river lodge
  • Experience old Senegal and immersive yourself in its rich colonial heritage

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Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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Treasures of Central India
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous

Visits

Arabian Sea, Bath, Goa, Mumbai, Rome

Highlights

  • A full on exploration of central India's historical and cultural riches beyond Mumbai
  • Bijapur - Visit the vast Gol Gumbaz, the Deccan mausoleum of King Mohammed Adil Shah
  • Ajanta and Ellora - Explore the UNESCO-listed painted caves and rock-cut temples
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India Tiger Safari
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Delhi, Khajuraho, Rajasthan

Highlights

  • Explore 5 different national parks over 2 weeks in search of the majestic Royal Bengal Tiger
  • Search for wildlife in Bandhavgarh, boasting the highest population-density of tigers in the world
  • Private 4WD safaris and a boat trip to seek out India's exotic wildlife

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Cultural, Safari, Hiking & Walking, Education / Learning

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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 Georgian Caucasus
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Georgia

Highlights

  • Trek beneath the snowcapped peaks of the High Caucasus
  • Spend time with the welcoming people of remote Svaneti
  • Stay among the brooding medieval watchtowers of captivating Ushguli

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Trekking & Expeditions

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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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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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Walking in Portugal - Remote Coastal Trails

Our guide Rocio offered an excellent experience during a challenging weather week. We saw beautiful scenery, hiked a variety of types of trails and learned along th...

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Mar 2025

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Hejpful

Mandy very patient in explaining flight options in ...

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Callum

Mar 2025

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Cycle Southern Spain - Murcia

We really enjoyed the cycling tour of Murcia. Our guide Miguel Angel was first class and good humoured. While the weather let us down one day (severe weather warning...

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Mar 2025

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Namibia Lodge Safari

A 10-day tour taking in vast but varied deserts (undulating dunes then rocky desert followed by flat desert then bare granite mountains with rock art), the raging At...

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