| country: | Libya |
| location: | Sahara Desert |
| trip type: | A small group adventure |
| departures: | 2010: 2 Jan, 30 Jan, 27 Feb, 27 Mar, 24 Apr, 22 May, 19 Jun, 28 Aug, 25 Sep, 23 Oct, 20 Nov, 18 Dec 2011: 15 Jan, 12 Feb, 12 Mar, 9 Apr, 7 May, 4 Jun |
| price: | From £1525 (12 days) excluding flights. Domestic flights £75. We can arrange flights from the UK |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Libya is celebrated for its superb ancient cities at Sabratha and Leptis Magna. Built from marble and white sandstone, we discover theatres and public baths, fine houses decorated with frescoes and mosaics - and streets lined with porticoes to provide shade from the hot African sun. But it is the desert that truly captivates us on this wonderful adventure. We experience the unique mud-brick architecture at Ghadames, see ancient granaries at Nalut, explore the old trading town of Germa and lose ourselves in Ghat's historic medina. Deep in the Sahara we see fabulous prehistoric paintings in the Acacus Mountains and discover sparkling lakes, fringed with palm trees, which glitter like precious stones. Our journey ends in Tripoli.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | (Sat) Arrive in Tripoli and transfer to hotel. |
| Day 2: | Visit Jebel Nafusa and the Qaser of Kabaw en route to Ghadames. |
| Day 3-4: | Full day in Ghadames, including the museum, the old town and afternoon tea in the sand dunes. Visit Nalut and return to Tripoli. |
| Day 5: | Full day at Leptis Magna. |
| Day 6: | Visit Sabratha. Fly to Sebha. |
| Day 7: | Explore Germa and Ghat. Overnight in Aweinat. |
| Day 8-9: | Two full days to explore the Acacus mountains. See rock paintings and engravings. |
| Day 10: | More time to explore Acacus area in the morning. Return via Aweinat to Tikarkiba. |
| Day 11: | Explore the desert lakes. Fly to Tripoli. |
| Day 12: | Trip ends in Tripoli this morning (Wed). |
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places. highly commended
This tourism business was Highly Commended in our 2007 Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards - the largest awards of their kind in the world, and organised by responsibletravel.com in association with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical Magazine, of the Royal Geographical Society.Since 2004, the Awards has recognised individuals, companies and organisations in travel making a big commitment to the culture and economies of local communities and helping to conserve biodiversity.
how this holiday makes a difference
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See Libya through the eyes of a local, as your Libyan tour leader gives you a first-hand insight into the exotic and historically rich tapestry that makes up this amazing country. Discovering archaeological sites, seeking out Greco-Roman antiquities, exploring ancient temples, wandering around vibrant medinas and journeying out to the desert and oasis towns - all experiences that impart to travellers an awareness of these valuable natural and historical gems and the importance of them being preserved and protected, so that they can be enjoyed and appreciated by future generations. The Libyans have a rich and enduring culture, which is unveiled on this tour. Equally important, your local tour leaders help you to understand the traditions of these proud people, ensuring you don’t commit any cultural ‘faux pas’.
To support tour programs in this part of the world this operator is training their tour leaders on a variety of issues, from environmental awareness to First Aid. This not only assists in the conduct of a tour but also provides leaders with important life skills. By only employing tour leaders born and bred in the regions they visit, they are supporting local economies. This operator prefers to give their patronage to small owner-managed hotels rather than those from international chains, as they feel these places offer quality and character and also directly benefit local people. Through offering employment and steady revenue, tourism can ultimately make a real positive difference to local communities. |
Tourism can be good and bad for destinations & local people. We carefully screen every holiday against our criteria for responsible travel. 'Look behind the brochure' to find how each holiday makes a difference (see left). We don't claim to be perfect - there is no global accreditation - but we've led the way since 2001 and screened 1000's of holidays. We invite every traveller to write a review about their experiences and responsible tourism. This valuable feedback is sent to the people who run the holidays. We keep a very close eye on it and take off holidays that don't live up to our standards. |








