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Machu Picchu and Galapagos
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Why we love them
They travel to places beyond the typical tourist locations and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

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

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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"The size of the group was great and the itinerary allowed us to see many things for our first visit to Japan! Decent amount of free time allowed for shopping or different activities (or rest if needed). A good amount of walking and using public transport. Our guide, Henrik, could have shared much more information in local areas and focussed on some individuals in the group who were a little unwell. Accommodation was great and of decent quality."

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Mount Toubkal Trek
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Atlas Mountains, Marrakech, Medina

Highlights

  • Strap on your hiking shoes and summit the highest peak in North Africa – Mount Toubkal – with your local expert guide leading the way.
  • Get a real taste of adventure on your trek through the rugged Atlas Mountains and marvel at the spectacular scenery at every turn with views across the mountain ranges, Sahara Desert and Atlantic coast.
  • Experience local life after hiking to your accommodation in a traditional gite (mountain house) in an Amazigh village nestled high in the Atlas Mountains.
  • Enjoy a comfortably paced trekking trip – this trip is designed for hikers of all abilities, allowing less experienced trekkers to tackle this fantastic mountain peak and discover a passion for hiking, mountain climbing and exploring.
  • Embrace the vibrant souqs, sights, sounds and smells of Marrakech on a walking tour of the medina and visit to Bahia Palace. With your local guide leading the way, you'll uncover all the best spots and learn more about the culture.
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Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"Michelle Middleton is an asset to the customer care team. Easy and honest communication throughout!"

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Morocco Uncovered
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Ait Benhaddou, Atlas Mountains, Casablanca, Chefchaouen, Erg Chebbi, Fes, Marrakech, Medina, Rabat, Sahara Desert

Highlights

  • Travel by camel across the dramatic red dunes of the Sahara Desert and spend the night camping under North African stars.
  • Spend time in two of Morocco’s most picturesque towns – the 11th century kasbah of Ait Benhaddou and Chefchaouen, with its striking blue and whitewashed houses, red-tiled roofs and artistic doorways.
  • Tuck into a memorable dinner in Fes and dine on one of the city’s signature dishes – the salty and sweet pastilla, one of the best pies you’ve ever tasted!
  • Join expert local guides to explore medinas, Roman ruins and rural areas and gain a deeper understanding of significant sites in Rabat, Volubilis, Fes, M’Goun and Marrakech.
  • Take part in the traditional Amazigh activity of henna tattooing, where a naquasha will adorn your hands and feet with beautiful designs, supporting local women, their families and community with an income.

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"Michelle Middleton is an asset to the customer care team. Easy and honest communication throughout!"

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  • Fully customized trip based on preferences
  • Matched with a local specialist
  • From $150 per person per day
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Beautiful Bali
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Bali, Batur, Bratan, Lovina, Sidemen, Ubud

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in Balinese culture by tucking into lots of delicious street food, meeting songket weavers, witnessing a traditional Kecak dance performance and visiting a Hindu-Buddhist island temple.
  • Hike to the summit of Mt Batur for a truly dazzling sunrise view that stretches across the Lombok Strait, all the way over to the peaks of Mt Rinjani.
  • Escape the tourists (and the heat!) in the lovely, peaceful village of Undisan, which sits in the lush Balinese hills.
  • Walk through the lush green surroundings of Ubud – Bali’s cultural heart – and gain an insight into daily village life.
  • Cycle, hike and snorkel – this trip is steeped in outdoor activities. Don’t worry, there's also plenty of free time to relax, bathe in hot springs or laze on the beach.

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"Michelle Middleton is an asset to the customer care team. Easy and honest communication throughout!"

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Galapagos Discovery
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Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Galapagos, Isabela Island, Otavalo, Quito, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz

Highlights

  • Get your blood pumping as you scale Sierra Negra Volcano during an epic hike, then cool off with a swim in the perfect waters of Isla Isabela’s beaches.
  • Many come to Isla Santa Cruz just for the giant tortoises. Get up close and personal with these enormous animals as they drag themselves through the sand.
  • Learn about the unique habits of the marine iguana. This dinosaur-like little creature has an iridescent sheen and is only found on the Galapagos Islands.
  • Birdwatching at the Galapagos is quite an experience. Watch the aerobatic routines of blue-footed boobies and the death defying stunts of the frigate birds as they whizz through the air.
  • This trip combines plenty of must-try activities and islands with generous mounts of free time, so you can explore the Galapagos at your own pace.

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, High Adventure

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"Michelle Middleton is an asset to the customer care team. Easy and honest communication throughout!"

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Greek Cruise and Island Walking
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Why we love them
They travel to places beyond the typical tourist locations and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star

Visits

Athens

Highlights

  • Explore Evia on this walking and cruise trip on board a traditional Greek sailing boat
  • Hike the hills above scenic Panagia fjord for stunning views
  • Enjoy swimming and snorkelling in the Aegean's warm, azure waters

What travelers are saying

"The size of the group was great and the itinerary allowed us to see many things for our first visit to Japan! Decent amount of free time allowed for shopping or different activities (or rest if needed). A good amount of walking and using public transport. Our guide, Henrik, could have shared much more information in local areas and focussed on some individuals in the group who were a little unwell. Accommodation was great and of decent quality."

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Cycle Morocco - Atlas to the Sahara
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Why we love them
They travel to places beyond the typical tourist locations and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star

Visits

Ait Ben Haddou, Atlas Mountains, Dades, Erfoud, Erg Chebbi, Marrakech, Medina

Highlights

  • Journey through the heart of Morocco by bike and by bus on this immersive cycling tour
  • Take on the thrilling descent from the scenic southern slopes of the High Atlas Mountains
  • Ride into the dunes of the Sahara on camelback before spending a night under the stars

Themes

Cultural, Cycling & Biking

What travelers are saying

"The size of the group was great and the itinerary allowed us to see many things for our first visit to Japan! Decent amount of free time allowed for shopping or different activities (or rest if needed). A good amount of walking and using public transport. Our guide, Henrik, could have shared much more information in local areas and focussed on some individuals in the group who were a little unwell. Accommodation was great and of decent quality."

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Costa Rica & Panama Discovery
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Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Boquete, Caribbean, Central America, Colon, Panama Canal, Panama City

Highlights

  • Put your chef’s hat on and help prepare a traditional Caribbean dinner with a local family in their home in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca.
  • Swim in clear ocean waters, stop in at shacks serving cold cerveza and kick back on sandy shores covered in starfish in the Bocas del Toro, where you spend three nights on Isla Colon.
  • Head to the coffee plantations, waterfalls and caldera hot springs of Boquete – a highland town so beautiful you’ll hardly miss the beach at all!
  • Spend a morning with the Ngabe-Bugle indigenous community on Isla Popa, learning about local lifestyles as you get to experience a slice of village life.
  • Learn about the scale of the Panama Canal during a visit to the Miraflores Lock, then get to know Panama City during a guided stroll through Casco Viejo.

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, High Adventure

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"Michelle Middleton is an asset to the customer care team. Easy and honest communication throughout!"

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