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

Visits

Alaska, Anchorage, Baffin Island, Bar, Beaufort, Bering Strait, Coron, Devon, Edinburgh, Toronto

Highlights

  • Stand in awe of the Ilulissat Icefjord - a UNESCO-protected World Heritage Site
  • Hike on Devon Island - the world's largest uninhabited island with stunning fjords and glacial valleys to explore
  • Keep watch for Arctic wildlife - spot muskox, polar bear, beluga whale and walrus

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Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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Upgraded - Treasures of Jordan
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous

Highlights

  • Discover the best of Jordan in a week while enjoying premium accommodation
  • Spend two full days in the Rose Red City of Petra
  • Experience Bedouin living at a premium camp on the planes of the Wadi Rum desert

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Southern Greenland : On the Trail of the Vikings - M/V Sylvia Earle
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Visits

Labrador, Nuuk, Spitsbergen, Toronto

Highlights

  • Experience complete wilderness - in remote Northeast Greenland
  • Arctic highlights - experience three Arctic regions in one voyage
  • Sail to the Land of Ice and Fire - Iceland
  • Discover prolific birdlife - ivory gulls, guillamots and puffins to name a few
  • Photography - fantastic opportunities for photography in the light of the Midnight Sun

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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.

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

Highlights

  • Spend four nights cruising on a comfortable catamaran, accompanied by a naturalist guide
  • Snorkel and hike to find sea lions, iguanas, tortoises and an abundance of birdlife
  • Discover an underwater paradise as well as a volcanic landscape, with daily snorkelling and on-shore excursions

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Upgraded - Walking Italy: Rome & Umbria
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star

Visits

Assisi, Colosseum, Forum, Orvieto, Rome, Umbria

Highlights

  • Enjoy a walking holiday through the picturesque landscapes and charming villages
  • Visit ancient landmarks like the Colosseum and Roman Forum, plus try delicious Italian cuisine
  • Immerse yourself in Umbria's beautiful countryside with our hand-picked Premium accommodations
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Upgraded - Cycle Vietnam
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star

Visits

Cu Chi Tunnels, Halong Bay , Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Hoi An , Hue, Mui Ne, Nha Trang, Perfume River, Saigon

Highlights

  • Cycle Vietnam's stunning and lush scenery on varied coastal and inland rides
  • Cruise through turquoise waters in the unspoiled part of Halong Bay
  • Stay in our Upgraded Range of hand-picked Premium hotels along the way

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Cultural, Cycling & Biking

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Upgraded - Discover Peru
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

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
  • Sample ceviche in Lima, dine at a local picanteria in Arequipa and meet a Sacred Valley 'potato engineer'

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Classic Antarctica - M/V Sylvia Earle
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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

  • 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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Cultural, 50 Plus, Hiking & Walking

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  • A journey through the best of Jordan, from Roman ruins to the Red Sea
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  • Experience Bedouin living at a secluded traditional camp on the sands of Wadi Rum

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Hakone, Hiroshima, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Matsumoto, Mount Fuji, Nijo Castle, Osaka, Takayama, Tokyo

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  • Experience the buzz of modern Tokyo and ancient Kyoto's temples, shrines and Zen gardens
  • Meet the snow monkeys and spend a night in temple lodgings, joining the monks for morning prayers
  • Explore the samurai district of Kanazawa and try Japan's best sake at Takayama

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Acropolis, Akrotiri, Athens, Delos, Moni , Mykonos, Paro, Santorini

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  • Island hopping between the Cyclades Islands of Syros, Paros, Santorini and Naxos
  • Visit gleaming waterfront harbours, rocky coves and sandy beaches
  • Explore the historic capital city of Athens with the chance to visit the Acropolis

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Malta and Gozo Discovery
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Gozo, Grand Harbour, Mdina, Mosta, Sicily, Sliema, Valletta

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  • Highlights tour of Malta and Gozo exploring these Mediterranean islands
  • Explore Malta's capital of Valetta and its fortifications, churches, Grand Harbour
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4.6/5  Excellent
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