Alternative Christmas holidays
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Morocco cultural tour
Come and see Morocco's kaleidoscope of colours
From £710 to £930 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs every Wednesday & Sunday and selected Fridays throughout the year
Serengeti Trail, Kenya & Tanzania safari
Overland truck safari
From £986 to £1,325 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs most Sundays and selected Wednesdays throughout the year
New year northern lights & wildlife holiday, Swedish Lapland
Celebrate New Year with us under the Northern Lights!
From €2,390 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 28 Dec
Peru small group tour, Southern Peru
Journey through south Peru, the heartland of the Inca Empire
From £2,698 to £2,748 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 12 Aug, 23 Sep, 11 Nov, 16 Dec
Rajasthan holiday, Christmas time
A relaxing trip to Rajasthan with mixed activities
From £2,395 to £2,645 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 20 Dec
2018: 22 Dec
2018: 22 Dec
Cuba cycling tour
The main sights & stunning scenery
From £2,599 to £3,499 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2017: 17 Aug, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec
2018: 4 Jan, 6 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 20 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 3 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 17 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 3 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 17 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct ...
2018: 4 Jan, 6 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 20 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 3 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 17 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 3 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 17 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct ...
Cuba cycling holiday
Cycle the quiet country roads of Cuba
From £1,799 to £2,399 9 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2017: 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2018: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 10 May, 31 May, 28 Jun, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
2018: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 10 May, 31 May, 28 Jun, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
Availability on this trip for coming months
Small group holiday to Burma
Highlights of Burma; Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan and Lake Inle
From £2,750 to £3,400 15 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2017: 30 Jul, 15 Aug, 9 Sep, 7 Oct, 4 Nov, 24 Nov, 24 Dec
Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh holiday in Vietnam
Capture the spirit of Vietnam on this compact adventure
From £684 to £890 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs every Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday & selected Wednesdays throughout the year
Costa Rica wildlife holiday
An amazing variety of Costa Rican wildlife
From £2,569 to £3,519 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2017: 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 10 Aug, 19 Aug, 9 Sep, 20 Sep, 23 Sep, 5 Oct, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 8 Nov, 11 Nov, 15 Nov, 18 Nov, 22 Nov, 25 Nov, 15 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 30 Dec
2018: 1 Jan, 3 Jan, 6 Jan, 8 Jan, 10 Jan, 15 Jan, 17 Jan, 22 Jan, 24 Jan, 27 Jan, 31 Jan, 3 Feb, 7 Feb, 10 Feb, 12 Feb, 14 Feb, 19 Feb, 21 Feb, 24 Feb, 26 Feb, 28 Feb, 5 Mar, 7 Mar, 9 Mar, 12 Mar, 13 Mar, 14 Mar, 17 Mar, 21 Mar, 26 Mar ...
2018: 1 Jan, 3 Jan, 6 Jan, 8 Jan, 10 Jan, 15 Jan, 17 Jan, 22 Jan, 24 Jan, 27 Jan, 31 Jan, 3 Feb, 7 Feb, 10 Feb, 12 Feb, 14 Feb, 19 Feb, 21 Feb, 24 Feb, 26 Feb, 28 Feb, 5 Mar, 7 Mar, 9 Mar, 12 Mar, 13 Mar, 14 Mar, 17 Mar, 21 Mar, 26 Mar ...
Limited availability on this trip for coming months
South America tour, coast to coast
Epic discovery journey across South America
From £2,998 19 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 7 Aug, 11 Sep, 23 Oct, 11 Dec
Small group adventure holiday to Patagonia
Explore the spectacular wilderness and mountains of Patagonia
From £3,528 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 5 Nov, 26 Nov, 17 Dec
Tibet cultural tours
Experience life styles of Tibetan people
From £1,095 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 6 Jul, 16 Jul, 28 Jul, 7 Aug, 15 Aug, 26 Aug, 3 Sep, 13 Sep, 19 Sep, 25 Sep, 4 Oct, 16 Oct, 21 Oct, 25 Oct, 30 Oct, 4 Nov, 9 Nov, 14 Nov, 27 Nov, 3 Dec, 13 Dec
Amalfi Coast walking holiday, Italy
Walk in lemon groves and hillside villages
From £979 to £1,349 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2017: 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 23 Dec, 30 Dec
2018: 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep ...
2018: 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep ...
Late availability on this trip for the coming months
Jordan holiday, a week in Jordan
A week to explore the spectacular sites and scenery of Jordan
From £1,379 to £1,699 9 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2017: 15 Jul, 5 Aug, 9 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 18 Nov, 9 Dec, 23 Dec
2018: 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 17 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 26 May, 9 Jun, 14 Jul, 4 Aug, 8 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 17 Nov, 8 Dec, 22 Dec
2018: 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 17 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 26 May, 9 Jun, 14 Jul, 4 Aug, 8 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 17 Nov, 8 Dec, 22 Dec
Spaces available on departures in the coming months
Petra and Wadi Rum by bike, Jordan
Cycling trip through stunning desert scenery
From £1,549 to £1,859 9 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2017: 2 Sep, 23 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec, 16 Dec, 23 Dec
2018: 31 Mar, 21 Apr, 19 May, 26 May, 16 Jun, 1 Sep, 22 Sep, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 8 Dec, 15 Dec, 22 Dec
2018: 31 Mar, 21 Apr, 19 May, 26 May, 16 Jun, 1 Sep, 22 Sep, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 8 Dec, 15 Dec, 22 Dec
Limited availability for 02 and 23 September 2017 departures.
Family safari in Tanzania
Big game, comfortable lodges, stunning Indian Ocean beaches
From £3,752 12 days
inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2017: 4 Aug
Kilimanjaro Climb, safari & Zanzibar holiday
Roof Top of Africa & Palm fringed Island of Zanzibar
From US $4,550 to US $5,850 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Mexico, Belize and Guatemala holiday
Bask on Caribbean beaches and explore Mayan ruins
From £774 to £855 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 30 Jun, 20 Jul, 11 Aug, 31 Aug, 22 Sep, 12 Oct, 3 Nov, 23 Nov, 15 Dec
2018: 4 Jan, 26 Jan, 15 Feb, 9 Mar, 29 Mar, 26 Apr, 17 May, 14 Jun, 5 Jul, 2 Aug, 23 Aug, 20 Sep, 11 Oct, 8 Nov, 29 Nov, 27 Dec
2018: 4 Jan, 26 Jan, 15 Feb, 9 Mar, 29 Mar, 26 Apr, 17 May, 14 Jun, 5 Jul, 2 Aug, 23 Aug, 20 Sep, 11 Oct, 8 Nov, 29 Nov, 27 Dec
Book now for 10% off this trip!
Discover Cuba holiday, 15 days
Experience the Real Cuba on this 15 day Cultural Adventure
From US $1,360 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
Southern Madagascar holidays, Lemurs, baobabs & beaches
Taking in its most diverse environments at comfortable pace
From £2,150 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 1 Aug, 12 Sep, 10 Oct, 10 Nov, 19 Dec
2018: 20 Mar, 11 Apr, 15 May, 12 Jun, 26 Jul, 31 Jul, 11 Sep, 9 Oct, 6 Nov, 18 Dec
2018: 20 Mar, 11 Apr, 15 May, 12 Jun, 26 Jul, 31 Jul, 11 Sep, 9 Oct, 6 Nov, 18 Dec
Your last chance to book an adventure of a lifetime in Madagascar this August, on our Nature Guided South West trip, Lemurs, Baobabs & Beaches! There is 1 departure date remaining for August 2017 - 1st August
Central America tour
Reggae rhythms, flavoursome food and spectacular landscapes
From £2,016 to £2,214 24 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 30 Jun, 20 Jul, 11 Aug, 31 Aug, 22 Sep, 12 Oct, 3 Nov, 23 Nov, 15 Dec
2018: 4 Jan, 26 Jan, 15 Feb, 9 Mar, 29 Mar, 26 Apr, 17 May, 14 Jun, 5 Jul, 2 Aug, 23 Aug, 20 Sep, 11 Oct, 8 Nov, 29 Nov, 27 Dec
2018: 4 Jan, 26 Jan, 15 Feb, 9 Mar, 29 Mar, 26 Apr, 17 May, 14 Jun, 5 Jul, 2 Aug, 23 Aug, 20 Sep, 11 Oct, 8 Nov, 29 Nov, 27 Dec
Book now for 10% off this trip!
Bolivia adventure holiday
Adventure awaits you
From £856 to £1,069 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 13 Jul, 12 Aug, 9 Sep, 7 Oct, 11 Nov, 21 Dec
2018: 6 Jan, 16 Feb, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 28 Dec
2019: 11 Jan
2018: 6 Jan, 16 Feb, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 28 Dec
2019: 11 Jan
Namibia and Botswana safari holiday
Namibia & Botswana lodge safari Caprivi Etosha Okavango
From €2,890 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 3 Dec, 17 Dec
Family holiday to India, sightseeing and safari
Taj Mahal in Agra to the Palace of the Winds in Jaipur
From £1,374 to £1,614 11 days
inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2017: 1 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 7 Aug, 12 Aug, 16 Sep, 22 Sep, 23 Sep, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 15 Dec, 16 Dec, 18 Dec, 23 Dec
Cape Town to Victoria Falls small group lodge tour
Classic route lodge safari to Namibia, Botswana & Zimbabwe
From €3,130 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 29 Nov, 13 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
2018: 3 Jan, 10 Jan, 17 Jan
2018: 3 Jan, 10 Jan, 17 Jan
Cuba adventure tours
Authentic Cuba using guesthouses and local guides
From US $450 to US $540 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs every Thursday throughout the year
Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Climb
Eight days of trekking on Africa's highest mountain
From £3,899 to £4,499 12 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2017: 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 16 Aug, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 15 Nov, 9 Dec
2018: 10 Jan, 24 Jan, 14 Feb, 28 Feb, 21 Mar, 13 Jun, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov
2018: 10 Jan, 24 Jan, 14 Feb, 28 Feb, 21 Mar, 13 Jun, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov
Family holiday in Costa Rica
The perfect place to take your family
From £2,192 to £2,809 16 days
inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2017: 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 2 Aug, 5 Aug, 9 Aug, 12 Aug, 16 Aug, 16 Dec
Kenya and Tanzania safari adventure
Witness the best in wildlife and scenery
From £3,069 to £3,799 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2017: 8 Jul, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 19 Dec
2018: 13 Jan, 10 Feb, 7 Jul, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 19 Dec
2018: 13 Jan, 10 Feb, 7 Jul, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 19 Dec
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£1,095
excluding flights
Spending my birthday at the Everest base camp. The weather was perfect, clear blue skies and brilliant sunshine. The Himalayas were stunning. The entire tour was amazing. The itinerary was great. This was a holiday full of magical moments and memories that I will keep for ever. (more)Ann Williams
The highlight was hitting a one in ten weather window for a perfect Everest view...... (more)Ian Hunt
The most memorable part of the holiday was walking around Barkhor Square in Lhasa seeing people on pilgrimage from various regions of Tibet. The people were very friendly and even came to shake our hands and say hello. The holiday was absolutely fantastic. The Tibetan landscape is stunning and the monasteries and temples are fascinating. (more)Philippa Cawthorne
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£3,528
excluding flights
Most memorable was Torres del Paine national park and climbing to the base of the granite peaks - something I'd dreamed about doing for years. Battling the Patagonian winds to stand on the beach photographing icebergs. Clinging on for life as we raced down the rapids white water rafting in the Lake District. (more)Ruth Edwards
The leader of the group was very well organised and had the patience of a saint. He got to know each of us and worked hard to ensure we had the holiday we expected (more)Elizabeth Caldwell
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£2,998
excluding flights
Brilliant, amazing and so informative and well organised by our guide Etienne (more)Anne Marie Murray
For me it was a life long goal to see Machu Picchu, which no picture or video can replace the memories logged in my head of the sheer size and awe of this place. But also whilst travelling through other countries, the beautiful landscapes just amaze you. (more)Michael North
Every day was a wonderful experience during our stay in Brazil and Ecuador but I guess the Galapagos will be the most memorable. (more)Ann Hammersley
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£2,750
including UK flights
The most memorable was the large number of pagodas in Bagan, the difference between Myanmar pagodas and this in Thailand, Laos. The shear beauty of Inle lake. The variety of food in the different regions. The friendliness of the people. (more)Kevin Hewison
Bagan and Lake Inle was the most memorable. (more)Roger Creswell
This is a holiday of memories to last. Enchanting gentle people, beautiful countryside, amazing temples, vibrant markets,crafts and long past building and agricultural practises. (more)Jane Craggs
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£1,799
including UK flights
The trip was well run and the head guide was able to make small adjustments as needed. (more)John Delia
Most memorable for me was the window into the lives of Cubans. I learned a lot from our guide and the staff, but I had the chance to talk to many Cubans
throughout the course of the tour. I will remember Cuba as a place with great untapped potential for economic development and growth.
(more)Cynthia Gilliam
Hearing about the way of life/history from the guide was the most memorable. Excellent, loved the way the guide introduced the whole country and way of life to us. (more)Lois Martin
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£684
excluding flights
The most memorable was Ha long bay and spending the night on the boat. The cave at the bay was also phenomenal. (more)Deborah Englehart
Climbing Mount Kinabalu was exhausting but amazing! Travelling through the Vietnamese countryside on the back of a motorbike. Watching the sun rise over Angkor Wat. (more)Sarah Algate
The most memorable moments were the Halong Bay Cruise, cycling trip in Hoi An, motorbike ride in Hue and the overnight train from Hanoi to Hue. Perfect holiday. (more)A.T
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£2,569
including UK flights
Seeing a quetzal bird at close quarters was the highlight. Excellent trip. (more)Alan Scarisbrick
Seeing wildlife close-up and in wonderful country. (more)Alan Hunton
The vast wealth of wildlife in this beautiful country and the ability and skill of our guide to find it ... and the abiding memory is the sound of a rainforest with
all the insects, cicadas, and frogs and birds - day and night - continuous - MEMORABLE!! A lovely holiday, a beautiful country, welcoming people, an excellent guide. (more)Sandy Bagnall
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£1,379
including UK flights
Jerdash Roman ruins was quite intact and impressive. But the most memorable were Petra, the walk along the Siq, and seeing the Treasury, and the Monastery. They were fantastic. Hiking up to the cliffs of Petra and the views were outstanding. (more)Ferdinand Rullan
The most memorable moment was Petra (of course) and the camel ride at Wadi Rum (it is an optional but well worth it!). Our local tour leader was excellent (knowledge of history and kept us entertained during our bus journeys), the group blended well (the best so far), trips well organised and plenty of shopping opportunities. (more)Hely Collie
Petra was the obvious highlight but we saw so many other unexpected monuments, ancient cities and fabulous landscape. Every day brought a new highlight. An excellent trip that visited as much of the country as possible squeezed into a week. (more)Alison Drew
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£979
including UK flights
Outstanding trip. A holiday of a lifetime. (more)Yvonne Gilinsky
It was more than I could of expected. As a single traveller I felt as if I was part of the family. Superb. (more)Sue Warner
The scenery, the panoramic views along the coast are absolutely breathtaking! Walking up to and around the top of Vesuvius was also a highlight of the trip. (more)Joanne Halpin
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£1,549
including UK flights
From
£2,192
including UK flights
We would definitely recommend this holiday. We travelled a lot but it wasn't too tiring, even for the children, as we didn't have to worry about anything. (more)Rosalind Dekker
Great for teenagers- Busy itinary and good mix of wildlife walks/boat trips where you get really close and the adventure trips white water rafting/canopy walk and zipwiring- which is incredible
(more)Helen Shard
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US $4,550
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Too many to mention! Highlights - getting to the top of Kilimanjaro and Serengeti
safari!
Tips?
Do your research. We tweaked our holiday quite a bit and the main aim was to
climb Kilimanjaro - had we not researched and as such altered the original
itinerary by adding an extra day - we would NOT have made it to the top - which
would have soured the rest of the trip which was to go on safari and finish in
Zanzibar.
Local benefits?
Yes - we had sixteen people... (more)Angie Koufou
From
€2,890
excluding flights
The Okavango Delta was incredible, but so was Victoria Falls, Etosha game drives, Dune 45 - and of course the quad biking! All of it was terrific! I absolutely loved every minute of it! (more)Patricia (Pat) Ruble
The guides were excellent - organised, knowledgeable and above all fun. We spent three weeks laughing. Their willingness to share their knowledge of Africa and stories told around the campfires made the areas we visited come alive. (more)Kay Emblen-Perry
Excellent. Far exceeded expectations and one of the best holidays we have been on. (more)Sephrone Webb
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£3,579
including UK flights
This is by far the best holiday I have ever been on, and I've been on quite a few! Nothing beats the natural untouched beauty of Africa, but it was the beauty of
the people that helped us feel at home that I will remember most. (more)Adam Southorn
Every day was fabulous always something different... travelling with like minded people was also a good thing. (more)Valerie Koppi
Gorillas!!!!! Interacting with them was the most exceptional experience of my life and the biggest adrenaline rush I have ever had. It is without comparison. The Masai Mara was amazing, wild camping was a buzz and white water rafting on
the Nile was an amazing experience but being close to the African people(especially the happy kids) and not isolated in 5 star resorts made the trip a once in a lifetime experience. (more)Mark Asquith
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€3,130
excluding flights
The whole holiday was wonderful especially drive through Namibia with spectacular scenery and its breathtaking landscape. (more)Arvind Sharma
Remember that this is Africa and everything does not work all the time. Be patient and positive and make friends along the way. (more)Louis Carroll
The most memorable part was driving with Makoros (traditional wood boot) to our wild camping in the Okavango Delta observed by hippos. (more)Sigrid Pach
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£3,418
excluding flights
So much to list! I think snorkelling with the turtles on Galapagos and having humming birds at my finger tools feeding from a nectar pot was the most memorable. Unbelievably fantastic! All enhanced by the fantastic guides we had in Quito, Galapagos and Bella Vista Cloud forest! (more)Chris Goldthorp
I spent a week riding in the Andes and a week sailing round the Galapagos Islands. Both weeks were fantastic - well organised, knowledgeable and friendly guides , good accommodation, plentiful food etc (more)Rachel Balen
This has to be one of my best trips ever!! Highly recommended! The Galapagos has to be on everyone's bucket list! (more)Mei Yoke Chan
From
£1,374
including UK flights
Memorable parts?
It was all such a memorable trip! I guess the biggest pleasure I had this time was sharing my love of India with my 11 year old granddaughter. Jaipur was wonderful, as were the frescos in Nawalgarh and the amazing hotel in Surajgarh and I haven't mentioned Agra and Fatepur Sikri!
Tips?
Check the weather, it's cold overnight and early starts mean you need warm clothing as well as lighter cottons for the day time. My granddaughter had a problem with spicy food and... (more)Kathryn Park
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£1,329
excluding flights
Zion & Bryce Canyons were new to me and quite spectacular, esp with a light covering of snow on the peaks and in some gullies. The trip allowed plenty of
time for hiking / walking and also for taking photographs which was really great. (more)Pamela Harris
Well planned and organised. Excellent itinerary with a good
balance between travel time and time at the location. Great guide! (more)Dini Plug
Excellent, great bunch of fellow travellers (tour was full at 13).
Our tour guide, Dan, was great and made the holiday work really. He was always available to us and coped well with our different needs/wants and the unpredictable weather.
(more)Wendy Pountain
From
£3,899
including UK flights
Excellent experience but very tough. (more)Mair James
The most memorable and exciting part of the holiday was of course the ascent of Kilimanjaro on summit day. It was exhilarating arriving at the peak after all the lead up to it and the views were fantastic. (more)Jane Walker
Getting to the summit of Kilimanjaro with all my friends - old and new was most memorable...Do it! And take the Lemosho route - it is the best one. 10/10. (more)Annika Ratcliffe
From
£2,716
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Inca Trail! Making it and seeing Machu Picchu.
Tips?
Bring clothing for a variety of weather. Be prepared for early mornings, the possibility of altitude sickness... The more in shape you are, the more you will get out of the trip as well!
Local benefits?
Yes, I think the homestays were great, and the trip encompassed ecotourism, especially in the Amazon.
Overall rating?
Great.
(more)Rachel Carbonell
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£3,069
including UK flights
A brilliant holiday, excellent game viewing, a great group of fellow travellers and staff, over all too quickly!! (more)Eileen Emery
The holiday was good - safaris are tiring so a week on Zanzibar was a wonderful way to relax. (more)Sally Moir
The most memorable part was camping on rim of Ngorgoro crater and seeing in crater black rhino and leopard. Awesome sunsets. (more)Lesley Halliday
From
US $450
excluding flights
The highlight was probably the cave tour. We had a great time and very organized tour. (more)Joanna Bell
It was an excellent educational and fun experience. (more)Pat Griffin
So many great things, but our guide had to be number one. He made sure we were comfortable, happy, well-informed and active at all times. I will definitely
never forget the Cuban people that we met -- those whose homes we stayed in and others that we got to chat with about their work or other aspects of their
lives. (more)Erin Buzuvis
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US $1,360
excluding flights
Absolutely wonderful, very gratifying and educational. It has surpassed my expectation. (more)Angela Dillah
Having a Cuban guide and especially the one we had, who was so open to talking about everything and bending over backwards to make us happy, lunch one day at a single table for us on the beach!, the music that's everywhere. (more)Kathy Peterson
I really enjoyed my free time in Vinales (20-day tour) walking around the cenotes and observing rural Cuba on my own. Cuba is like entering a time warp. Great culture and people. Fun holiday. (more)Nancy Wiesenfeld
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£774
excluding flights
Fantastic. My teenage, and somewhat well-travelled children have rated it as the best holiday ever. (more)Alex Holmes
The morning spent at Tikal in Guatemala was excellent. This activity is definitely best done in the early morning light as it gets very warm and less pleasant to walk in the jungle after 10am. (more)Diana Urbina
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£2,150
excluding flights
From
£705
excluding flights
Wonderful scenery, great food, best company (more)Michaela Brinkhaus
Having a great variety of walking experiences was wonderful - from full-on snowshoeing to walking over ice and snow with cleats/microspikes on our boots to gazing across from the mountain tops at the Med (more)Angie Polkey
Excellent!!!!! This holiday had so many wonderful moments...each and every moment spent there was memorable (more)Bernadette Russo
From
£800
excluding flights
Most memorable: Snorkelling. Knowledgeable guides. (more)Andrew Koziar
It was excellent...Sitting on Temple 4 in Tikal watching the sun rise was the most exciting part of the trip. (more)Fran McQuail
The most memorable parts were... probably visiting ATM cave in Belize which was a great experience, and also snorkelling with nurse sharks and sting rays in Caye Caulker was incredible too. (more)Louise Sherwell
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£904
excluding flights
The landscapes were the highlight. (more)Zoe Wheeler
Very good...Costa Rica is a beautiful Country where real effort is being made to protect the natural resources.
(more)Claire Horrocks
The boat trip from Puerto Viajhoe to Tortuguero was relaxing, colourful and enjoyable - lots to see. Rainforest track to Rara Avis, and stay, memorable.
(more)Frederick Lockwood
From
£856
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Visiting the salt flats - they were beautiful, and totally original. A real experience!
Tips?
Insist that your tour leader comes with you on the 3 day tour of the Uyuni 4x4 tour - the drivers are completely irresponsible (drinking beer at breakfast, driving dangerously, driving the vehicles when they are not roadworthy), and rude (not listening to the group's concerns regarding the above, and threatening to leave people stranded in the middle of the tour), that it... (more)Marilyn McManus
From
£2,695
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Spending time with Mountain Gorillas
Tips?
Combine seeing Mountain Gorillas with Safari in Uganda. Why waste time flying around?
Local benefits?
Yes. We were able to visit community projects and provide support direct as well as via local organisations.
Overall rating?
The very best wildlife experience! Not exactly reborn!! (more)Liz Green
