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Cuban casa holiday
Go local in Cuba staying in friendly family B&Bs throughout.
From £1,328 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way
Book your summer 2018 adventure now with only a £150 deposit per person
Bhutan highlights tour, Land of the Thunder Dragon
See the highlights of magical Bhutan in just over a week.
From £1,868 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way
China highlights tour, tailor made
Walk along the Great Wall and relax in the stunning LiRiver
From US $2,319 to US $2,719 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Small group holiday to Burma
Highlights of Burma; Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan and Lake Inle
From £3,200 to £3,400 15 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2017: 4 Nov, 24 Nov, 24 Dec
2018: 14 Jan, 3 Feb, 24 Feb, 24 Mar, 20 Apr, 19 May, 16 Jun, 28 Jul, 25 Aug, 23 Sep, 14 Oct, 3 Nov, 24 Nov, 22 Dec
2018: 14 Jan, 3 Feb, 24 Feb, 24 Mar, 20 Apr, 19 May, 16 Jun, 28 Jul, 25 Aug, 23 Sep, 14 Oct, 3 Nov, 24 Nov, 22 Dec
Late availability discount of 5% available on the following dates; 4 Nov
Archaeology holiday in Greece
A small-group archaeology tour of Greece
From €1,150 8 days ex flights
Small group travel
Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh holiday in Vietnam
Capture the spirit of Vietnam on this compact adventure
From £731 to £965 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs every Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday & selected Wednesdays throughout the year
Up to £120 off. Late availability on these dates: 30 Oct, 31 Oct, 01 Nov, 02 Nov, 03 Nov, 04 Nov, 05 Nov, 09 Nov, 10 Nov, 14 Nov, 15 Nov, 16 Nov, 17 Nov, 18 Nov, 19 Nov, 20 Nov, 21 Nov, 22 Nov, 23 Nov, 24 Nov, 25 Nov, 26 Nov, 27 Nov, 28 Nov, 29 Nov, 30 Nov, 01 Dec,...
Small group holidays to Madagascar
Experience the best of this enigmatic island continent
From £2,595 17 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 2 Nov
2018: 17 May, 21 Jun, 2 Aug, 6 Sep, 11 Oct
2019: 16 May, 20 Jun, 2 Aug, 5 Sep, 3 Oct
2018: 17 May, 21 Jun, 2 Aug, 6 Sep, 11 Oct
2019: 16 May, 20 Jun, 2 Aug, 5 Sep, 3 Oct
Tibet cultural tours
Experience life styles of Tibetan people
From £1,095 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 25 Oct, 30 Oct, 4 Nov, 9 Nov, 14 Nov, 27 Nov, 3 Dec, 13 Dec
Jordan holiday, a week in Jordan
A week to explore the spectacular sites and scenery of Jordan
From £1,379 to £1,569 9 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2017: 4 Nov, 18 Nov, 23 Dec
2018: 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 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, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 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
Late availability on these dates: 23 Dec
Sri Lanka holidays, tailor made
Independent tailor made holidays to Sri Lanka
From £1,945 15 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
Our tailor made Sri Lanka holidays can be arranged at any time to suit you, and adapted to your requirements as necessary although we do not offer trips for under 10 days.
Sri Lanka family holiday
A fabulous family holiday including the best of Sri Lanka
From £1,255 to £1,825 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Hiking the Inca trail holiday
An unrivalled combination of history and spectacular scenery
From £1,969 to £2,349 11 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2017: 29 Nov, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
2018: 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 25 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 27 Jul, 1 Aug, 10 Aug, 15 Aug, 24 Aug, 30 Aug, 5 Sep, 14 Sep, 27 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 28 Nov, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2018: 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 25 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 27 Jul, 1 Aug, 10 Aug, 15 Aug, 24 Aug, 30 Aug, 5 Sep, 14 Sep, 27 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 28 Nov, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 29 Nov, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
Japan golden route holiday
9 night classic Japan trip: Tokyo, Fuji, Kyoto
From £1,790 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Sri Lanka highlights holiday
An exciting mix of culture, nature, wildlife and beaches
From £1,758 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way.
Book your summer 2018 adventure now with only a £150 deposit per person
Vietnam holidays, tailor made
Tailor made Vietnam holidays.
From US $2,183 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
For these Vietnam holidays we offer a complete tailor made service and this suggested sampled itinerary can be tailor made to suit your requirements
Bali holidays, rice terraces & beaches
Discover Bali’s emerald rice paddies & tiny castaway islands
From £1,185 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way
Book your summer 2018 adventure now with only a £150 deposit per person
Cuba holiday, culture and nature
A mix of nature and culture; discover what makes Cuba tick.
From £1,688 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way.
Classic Cuba holiday, 11 days
Get into the Cuban swing over just ten days.
From £1,375 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way.
Book your summer 2018 adventure now with only a £150 deposit per person
Cuba highlights holiday
Explore Havana, visit tobacco hills & doze on dreamy beaches
From £725 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way.
Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach holiday, tailor made
Your tailor-made Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach holiday!
From £3,000 to £4,950 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Burma photography tours
Photography tour of fascinating Burma: DSLR & advanced compact cameras users welcome
From US $4,100 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 24 Nov
Mexico small group holiday, a food adventure
Get an authentic taste of Mexico on this 8 day tour
From £1,260 to £1,390 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 18 Nov, 23 Dec, 30 Dec
2018: 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 17 Feb, 3 Mar, 31 Mar, 14 Apr, 28 Apr, 26 May, 9 Jun, 30 Jun, 21 Jul, 11 Aug, 1 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 17 Nov, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
2019: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 16 Feb, 2 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 25 May, 8 Jun, 29 Jun, 20 Jul, 10 Aug, 31 Aug, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2018: 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 17 Feb, 3 Mar, 31 Mar, 14 Apr, 28 Apr, 26 May, 9 Jun, 30 Jun, 21 Jul, 11 Aug, 1 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 17 Nov, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
2019: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 16 Feb, 2 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 25 May, 8 Jun, 29 Jun, 20 Jul, 10 Aug, 31 Aug, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
Up to £60 off. Late availability on these dates: 18 Nov, 23 Dec, 30 Dec, 13 Jan, 20 Jan
West Highland Line railway holiday in Scotland
Take the "The World's Best Rail Journey" to the Isle of Skye
From £535 to £595 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made from April to October
Romania holiday, the Beauty of Yesterday
Small group tour to rediscover enchanting rural Romania
From £1,195 to £1,229 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 7 May, 25 Jun, 17 Sep
Japan tailor made tour on a shoestring
Japan's classic sights on a shoestring!
From £980 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Japan small group holiday by bullet train
Japan's must-see cities and beautiful, rural countryside
From £3,495 to £3,775 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 19 May, 2 Jun, 14 Jul, 25 Aug, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct
Burma photography tour
Discover Burma with a professional travel photographer
From £3,650 15 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2017: 24 Nov
2018: 6 Jan, 23 Nov
2018: 6 Jan, 23 Nov
Late availability discount of 5% available on the following dates; 24 Nov
Amalfi Coast and Bay of Naples holidays
One of Europe's most dramatic stretches of coastline
From £1,099 to £1,369 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2018: 28 Apr, 12 May, 9 Jun, 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 18 Aug, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 13 Oct, 27 Oct
2019: 27 Apr, 11 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 13 Jul, 17 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 12 Oct
2019: 27 Apr, 11 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 13 Jul, 17 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 12 Oct
Arequipa to Machu Picchu Peru tour
A grand tour of Peru
From £3,180 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 18 Feb, 25 Mar, 6 May, 10 Jun, 29 Jul, 2 Sep, 14 Oct, 9 Dec
Burma holidays, small group tour
The highlights of Burma visiting Rangoon, Bagan, Mandalay & Inle Lake
From £2,399 to £2,949 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2017: 27 Oct, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec, 23 Dec
2018: 6 Jan, 20 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Mar, 24 Mar, 7 Apr, 28 Jul, 15 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 10 Nov, 24 Nov, 8 Dec, 22 Dec
2019: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 2 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 27 Jul, 14 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 7 Dec, 21 Dec
2018: 6 Jan, 20 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Mar, 24 Mar, 7 Apr, 28 Jul, 15 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 10 Nov, 24 Nov, 8 Dec, 22 Dec
2019: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 2 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 27 Jul, 14 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 7 Dec, 21 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 18 Nov, 09 Dec, 06 Jan
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£1,028
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Memorable parts?
The visit to Georgetown, Penang was one of the most memorable. We enjoyed the guided bike ride around the ethnic areas and avoiding the traffic was a
challenge! Noordin Mews was a very pleasant place to stay. The visit to the tea plantation and factory was special as was the guided walk in the 'mossy' cloud
forest. The canopy walk In Taman Negara was also a challenge but disappointingly no animals were seen, well a couple of leeches and a butterfly.
Tips?
Pack... (more)Helen Hore
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£1,868
excluding flights
Bhutan is so beautiful, I just enjoyed the scenery and the fact that there are no shopping malls or chain restaurants. The culture is alive and it was a privilege to see how the country is doing its utmost to retain that unique culture. I loved the holiday. It was interesting, unique and thoroughly relaxing. (more)Lesley Taylor
Nothing will be as good as Bhutan!! (more)Raj Reehal
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£1,765
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We enjoyed interacting with the children and seeing their smiles! Enjoyed the Vistadome train from Ollantaytambo to Aquas Calientes. The views around Machu Picchu were amazing! (more)Barbara Nelson
The most memorable was te hospitality of the hotel staff and guides. The Amazon jungle trips. And Heather's constant monitoring even over the Christmas week end…. (more)Natraj Balasubramanian
Peru is a wonderful destination with so much more to offer than just the iconic Machu Picchu - all thoroughly recommended. (more)Paul Mors
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€1,150
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The visits to Ancient Olympia and Delphi. But everything was fascinating so it's hard to name one thing! (more)Janet March
The whole holiday was exciting! (more)Heather Clinton
The whole trip was fab! We saw a number of major archaeological sites and took part in other activities. Difficult to choose the best day really - they were all excellent. Sparta, Ancient Tegea, Mistras, Olympia, Delphi.... (more)Elizabeth Drummond Young
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£1,890
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The loveliness of Nagano was a surprise (the zen temple ceremony really special) Takayama (the city as a whole and a wonderful restaurant we found Kyoya), Masamoto castle, and the okonomiyaki meal in Hiroshima.
(more)Helen Weingarten
All of it was fantastic. An amazing experience, made possible by an awesome tour leader. (more)Colin Catt
The highlights for me personally were a visit to the D.T. Suzuki Museum in Kanazawa and the visit to the O Torii Gate on the island of Itsukushima, where deer roam freely. The whole two weeks were a whirlwind of amazing sights, sounds and experiences. (more)Linda Marlow
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£1,945
including UK flights
Hiking Ella Rock & Sigiriya Rock were both pretty amazing. Seeing the tons & tons of elephants! The other corner accommodation was pretty great too. Also loved the massage we got in Habarana and the 'village tour' we did there. (more)Sarah Colclough
The most memorable was seeing Blue Whales live, they are so big! Learning about the Tea industry and how best Tea is made at Amba Estate. Beautiful private waterfalls in the Hillside Country. Sigiriya Fortress / Rock and Dambulla Cave Temples. Beautiful beaches in Tangalle and Bentota. Too many!! (more)Anamaria Tudoran
Combination of nature and culture. Having a competent guide with us for all our activities as a family. (more)Jens Brümmer
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£1,095
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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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£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
Wow there were so many highlights. Snorkelling in the Red Sea, floating in the Dead Sea, camel ride in the desert, picnics of pita bread/hummus/tomatoes/cheese/olive oil/falafel and Petra. (more)Ellen Cohen
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US $3,895
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We loved the variety offered by Bolivia, from the stunning mountains of the Altiplano to the breathtaking views over lake Titikaka to the exciting wildlife in the pampas grasslands to the incredible, other-worldly experience of the salt flats and desert. (more)Phil Bland
The Uyuni Salt Flats. We were fortunate enough to see it after a rainfall and it was looking into a reflective pool. We had a wonderful time in Bolivia, we wish we had more time to explore the country more, we'll be back! (more)David Torres
It was truly amazing. (more)Gyoku Block
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£2,595
excluding flights
The most memorable moments were Tsingy, whale wtching, seeing lemurs and chameleons (more)Matthew Edwards
So many highlights. It was wonderful to see such a variety of lemurs, chameleons and other wildlife (including a fossa!)... It may have been the best trip of my life. (more)Lorena Sutherland
An excellent holiday, one of my best for many years.... I shared the holiday with wonderful group of co-travellers, who all gelled and got along from day one. The nature and wildlife of Madagascar were fantastic, discovering new things and creatures on a daily basis. I would totally recommend this trip to any nature
lover.
(more)David Ward
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£731
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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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US $2,319
including domestic flights only
Memorable parts?
Sanxingdui museum with 3-4000 year old bronze masks and the pandas
Tips?
Wear flat shoes there was a lot of walking
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental Impacts or supported conservation?
local restaurants used but little else.
Overall rating?
It was great, I loved China and would go again to see more of the countryside and more museums. (more)Janet Chambers
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£3,200
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
The 2 days of trekking to remote villages in the Kengtung area (Kengtung extension) was the most memorable. (more)Jane Laboa
Bagan and Lake Inle was the most memorable. (more)Roger Creswell
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£849
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Loved walking around the Spa town of Vrnjacka Banja in Serbia. Would liked to have stayed here overnight. (more)Anne Higgins
It was a berat--beautiful city (more)James Smith
We loved Albania so it is hard to think of one memorable part but the visits to the Blue eye, Gjirokaster, Butrint & Berat stand out. (more)Tony Barker
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£742
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
There were so many! The walks through food stalls, the cooking lessons, the impromptu stops of the bus to get more street food and going to a BBQ with locals at Siem Reap.
Tips?
Its a jam packed itinerary so if you need lots of downtime, it's probably not for you.
Local benefits?
Yes
Overall rating?
It was really great. The only recommendation I'd have is to add in an Angkor beer tour in PP. (more)Lauren Supplee
From
£2,138
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
We had many memorable experiences on our trip to China. Every day produced a new experience, each different and often additional things that we had not anticipated. Clearly The Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, Panda's, Forbidden Palace were all amazing, but for me the peace and quiet of drifting down the river on a bamboo raft at Guilon was just perfect after the frantic travelling around China.
Tips?
Make sure that you have a suitcase with wheels,there is a lot... (more)Nigel Davies
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£1,328
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My entire trip was wonderful, especially meeting with and staying with Cuban people. I admire their self confidence and knowledge of so many things. (more)Pamela Shreeve
We were entirely happy with everything. And we had a great holiday that enabled us not only to see some very beautiful places and relax, but also gain some insight into Cuba and meet very friendly people. (more)Anthony Pitt
Always the big smile that Cubans give to all us tourists which hides the poverty and hardships they all suffer beneath. So my most memorable moment is always the warm friendly greeting that they give you. (more)Chris Turner
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£820
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The train ride from Sarajevo to Mostar was the most memorable part. (more)Kwan Lee
I loved the whole holiday but the people on the holiday were so great that they will remain in my memory for a long time. Sarajevo was perhaps the place I liked best for many reasons. Budva was beautiful. (more)Katie Coates
The most memorable was the Montenegrin coastline (more)Navinder Shergill
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£890
excluding flights
It is hard to pick out a highlight as it was all highly enjoyable. The overnight train from Moscow to St Petersburg was memorable as was seeing Lenin in his mausoleum lying in state. Local guides were very good and informative about Russian history and contemporary Russia. (more)Tina Salvidge
The most memorable parts were the sights, local families and banya. (more)Esther Horner
The highlights were the new friends that I've made, interesting sites and history that I've discovered. (more)Dannielle Bouche
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£1,099
including UK flights
The stunning views at the Valbone pass and the boat trip was the most memorable. (more)Rachel Dixon
Swimming in the Blue Eye and walking over the pass from Theth to Valbona. I loved the holiday, the only down side was that perhaps we tried to pack in too much for the short time we had available. (more)Eleanor Dunn
An excellent introduction to Albania, a country that more should visit, with a very knowledgeable Albanian tour leader (more)Bob Handley
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£1,790
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The japanese alps, Miyajima, Hiroshima, cooking class, visit to Maiko, cycling - actually. Everything! The trip was fantastic, really well organised - we just had to arrive and enjoy! (more)Amita Patel
The most memorable was the boat ride down the Hozugawa River starting at Kameoka and a JR train journey from Kyoto that is reasonably short. It was a real experience, and made worry free by the superb back-up of the tour operator. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to recommend them. (more)Ian Halstead
It's hard to identify just one most memorable or exciting part - everything was amazing. The culture, the people, the food, the scenery, the transportation.
I thoroughly enjoyed my time there. (more)Garry Radford
From
£1,060
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Visit to Everest Base Camp
Tips?
Take enough really warm clothes and pace yourself well
Local benefits?
We certainly brought business to them and I feel that we didn't cause an environmental impact.
Overall rating?
It was truly excellent. I had been to Lhasa before but this trip to EBC was magnificent. (more)Helga Gregory
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£1,255
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£1,758
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The most memorable was the safari in Willapatu and seeing elephants, leopard and a sloth bear. (more)Toby Hepworth
Going to visit Trincomalee and all the places my parents lived many years ago. The Temple of Sacred Tooth, the Perahara Festival, The elephant Safari - all amazing. (more)Gillian Brown
Most memorable was climbing Lion Rock (Sigiriya) which we'd read about - but it's nothing compared to when you get there. The view from afar is amazing... beautiful country, brilliant tour guide. (more)Emma Bacon
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£2,799
including UK flights
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US $2,183
excluding flights
There were so many highlights, the Vespa food tour of Saigon, the hiking in the mountains near Sapa, the boat trip on Halong Bay, the exquisite hotel, Shinta Mani, in Siem Reap. (more)Linda Edward
Our guides were second to none and the tour company had everything well organised and went the extra mile for us. Couldn't fault them. (more)Denise Brooks
We were well taken care of. There were many local tour guides who would need to meet us and orient us, and every single one was on time, pleasant and professional. We were very impressed with how well organized this was. (more)Alisa Lipson
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£1,296
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing how the Tibetan people live, their friendliness and warm smiles. The way that welcomed us into their everyday worship in the monasteries. Just the simple things really.
Tips?
Don't have any expectations on anything. Let it happen. But on a practical level, always have loo roll handy and antibacterial stuff for toilets.
Local benefits?
Yes. Local hotels, local eating, Tibetan guide and making sure that we shopped in Tibetan stores. We used transport... (more)Sue Byrne
From
£3,000
excluding flights
The whole adventure was a brand new experience for us so its very hard to pick the most memorable part, the first time seeing all the wonderful flora and fauna, every safari trip ... If I was pushed to pick the absolute favourite part then it was the stay at the Mwagusi camp , a truly magical experience. (more)Dick Green
Fantastic - I know that my whole family will have amazing lifelong memories of a shared magical experience, what more can anyone ask of a holiday? (more)Adrian Marsh
Excellent! (more)Nicky Berry
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£760
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Traveling by bike on Inis Mór. No real plans on the island. We just biked around and stopped at anything we found interesting. Great relaxing day.
Tips?
Go to some of the local pubs, like Garavn's in Galway. Sit at the bar, and have a chat with some of the locals. Much of Ireland has rapidly changed in the lest 10-
15 years, and a great way to understand that is to hear how from the locals.
Belfast has some of the best restaurants I've ever been to at such a reasonable... (more)Michael Worthley
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£1,099
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