Tailor made activity holidays
Tours & holidays in 2020 & 2021

Our most memorable moment was being surrounded by a pod of around 300 spinner dolphins and seeing lots of fish while snorkelling. Sitting on a white sandy beach and walking out into the sea to snorkel in warm clear blue waters. (more)Rosemary Chinchen

We experienced the real Maldives, met local people and learnt about their kindness and dignity...We had a blast!! (more)Veronica Vigano

There are beautiful beaches nearby and the crystal clear blue of the Adriatic Sea made swimming every day a must. (more)Cheri Takaki

The island of Vis itself. The place and people and accommodation and food were all excellent. (more)Joan Retson

The most exciting part of the holiday was going for a sunset walk around the cliffs from diamond beach to silver beach and watching the sunset. (more)Stephanie Williams

Bert gave us a most varied route which gave wonderful views and varied terrain. His route instructions were spot on. (more)Robbie Syme

The most memorable part of the holiday was approaching picturesque towns from a distance after several hours of winding our way through small roads and alongside orchards. (more)Alvin Wasserman

The peace and tranquility of cycling through the countryside and stopping off in small village cafes for a coffee and snack was one of the most pleasurable aspects of our trip. (more)Graham McKibbin

Fantastic!!!! The best parts were tubing down the Napo River Valley! Also, enjoyed tremendously all the laughter on the ropes course, the river rafting and the hospitality and GREAT FOOD. (more)lynn mahan

Absolutely superb from start to finish. The operator was outstanding in making us an itinerary which was perfect for the amount of time we had to spend there, and we loved working with them before, during and after our holiday. We felt that the range of experiences, activities and accommodations enabled us to really experience a bug chunk of Ecuador and its culture in only two weeks. (more)Cara Roberts

Beautiful part of the world, very friendly people , I got it just right booking mid September weather was fantastic but not too hot. (more)Duncan Milward

Accommodation and the food was good, our contact whilst on the islands worked hard juggling two groups. (more)Nigel Warren

Most memorable was getting out on the sea and being able to travel at your own pace. The Islands are amazing and Miljet is a must see place, we loved it. (more)Chivers Libby

Memorable parts? Cambodia was amazing! Tips? Perhaps slightly more time for Cambodia. Mekong delta cruise was unfortunately not as exciting. It was still great but I was slightly disappointed with scenery and views, the small canals/floating markets/forms were not really explored. Local benefits? yes, I think the holiday was focusing on local content a lot Overall rating? Holiday was great! everything went really smoothly, very reliable drivers, guides and great selection... (more)Irina Klyueva

The setting on the lake and the hospitality of Aki and Suvi was absolutely wonderful. Just what we were hoping for. A beautiful and peaceful setting to relax and enjoy nature. The huskies and the hiking were a lot of fun, especially for the kids. (more)Edward Douglas

Peace and tranquility. Beautiful forests and still lakes. Wonderful, well cared for and friendly huskies. Superb sauna down by the lake. Just say the overall experience- a great de-stressing holiday. (more)Gerard Newman

This was one of the best breaks I have ever had. I felt completely relaxed and at peace immediately. Wonderful hosts, wonderful setting and an amazing experience. (more)Amanda Fiske

Memorable parts? The scenery and spirituality of Bhutan is unique and a once in a lifetime experience for my family. Tips? Even in late spring weather was unpredictable. I would be trekking with shorts and a tee shirt in the morning, long pants and fleece in afternoon and wishing for ski gear in the evening before going to bed. Local benefits? Sure, every dollar spent in Bhutan on environmental friendly tourism allows the country to stay the path in rejecting other... (more)Robert Whitmore

The most memorable part of the holiday was... Husky driving... Brilliant. (more)Brenda Evans

The young people Sam and Rachel achieved confidence respectively in snowboarding and downhill skiing in a small quiet resort at Ancelle for the first three days...Successful as a way of satisfying all ages and giving the family precious time to be on our own without the pressures of work and university. (more)Rosemary Rayner

The most memorable part was snow shoeing on a beautiful sunny Christmas Day and completing our first Via Ferrata. (more)Lynn Clunie

The most exciting part of the holiday was the white water rafting expedition. Other activities were similarly of a very high standard in terms of competence of the instructors and equipment used. (more)Linda Whalen

White-water rafting and zip lining was the most memorable. However our trip was meticulously planned and nothing was left to chance. Considering we were moving around the country a great deal, all the pick-ups and transfers were excellent. Excellent holiday. More than happy. (more)Karine George

We were thrilled by the geology (stunning volcanic craters, rainforest canopies, tropical beaches) and the wildlife (crocodiles, motmots, iguanas lurking for breakfast scraps etc etc) (more)Ian Gavin

It is impossible to point out one most exciting part of the three week long stay in Kerala. Cycling, trekking, kayaking, smelling and tasting, it was all very good. It was a very good holiday. (more)Laima Tikuisiene

Having a varied programme with a mixture of activities (kayaking, swimming, hiking and cycling) interspersed with fantastic scenery and wildlife and very friendly and informative staff was the best part. A wonderful family orientated holiday, with fun activities, beautiful countryside, helpful staff and excellent food. (more)Dinah Perry

It surpassed our expectations. The best parts were Cycling through villages, with all the children running out to greet us, and giving us "high 5's"as we passed through - Standing on top of the 2nd highest mountain in South India, having just trekked to the top. Staying for the night on a rice boat... (more)janice eastman

We are really glad we got to experience a week of living in Cuba with the people in every day life. (more)Charlotte Perry

Superb, beyond expectations!!… The great guide, the cave La Batata, the friendliness of the people! (more)Amber Ricci

Definitely the friendly hosts at the casa particulars, so happy & helpful, given my limited Spanish, that made it even better in a way, so we both had to 'work' at communicating. The historical areas w/ good guides, helped to bring history alive. The scuba diving at the Bay of Pigs was ok, but the divemasters were very good, so good for father-son vacation (more)Thomas Holthus

Excellent....Ecuador is a lovely country and well worth spending a week there before heading to the Galapagos. (more)Caroline Blagg

The most memorable part of the holiday was the wildlife - birds, dolphins, turtles, snakes, Jesus lizard...Ecuador is incredibly diverse, people genuinely interested, especially when "the only Gringo on the Bus!" and the operator is very efficient. (more)Phil Madden

Memorable parts? We tried to decide this as a family and it was all so good it was hard so here is a selection:- The food - absolutely delicious everywhere we went, even the meal cooked by our guide in a Tay minority homestead where we ate with the family and drank rice wine welcome shots. Phu Quoc Mango Bay resort - peaceful, eco-friendly, lots of options. The scenery - highlights, Mount Fan Xi Pan from Sapa and Halong Bay. Tips? Go for as long as you possibly can - we saw a lot... (more)Diana Orton

So many great memories and moments it’s hard to choose but the staff were brilliant so it was probably all the laughs we shared along the way and abseiling into the cave. (more)Rob Haddow

10/10, A*, fantastic...the most exciting part was surviving the descent of the rapids at the Pont D'Arc without capsizing! (more)Adele Holt

Memorable parts? Volunteering at the animal sanctuary, Venado caves, white water rafting, all the guides and their animal spotting skills. Tips? Take cagoules for the regular downpours and torches for frog spotting/ night safaris. Try to pack light as there is a lot of moving around. Use the local laundry to clean and dry clothes after wet activities/ tropical rain storms. Local benefits? Some parts did. The kids saving the rainforest definely supported conservation. A range... (more)Kathleen Johnson

Memorable parts? The wildlife, nature and the stunning diverse scenery. Tips? Pack well! Bring good hiking/walking boots, lightweight quick drying clothes and repellent for mountain/forest activities. Local benefits? Yes, our whole trip was extremely educational and we feel it has helped us as a family understand more about what we can do to protect our environment. Everywhere we went all staff including guides, hotel staff, drivers etc were all locals. They were all extremely... (more)Susan Geoghegan

Memorable parts? Kayaking in stunning scenery around Lake Skadar Tips? Fantastic trip for those who want to get away from it all and learn a bit about another country. Local benefits? Definitely on all counts. Ben was very conscientious in all of the above. Overall rating? Utterly brilliant (more)Richard Main

The most memorable and exciting part of the holiday was finding remote, quiet and unspoiled bays, and beaches with local bars/tavernas. (more)Stephanie Dougan

The weather, food and scenery were memorable. (more)Peter Hegarty

The day we bicycled around Antiparos was the most memorable part of our holiday. It was fun to bicycle from Paros to catch the small ferry that took us to Antiparos. (more)Diane Doser

Memorable parts? Sleeping in a swag and the balloon flight. Tips? Don't book a surfing trip on Bondi in the winter months if you dont like the cold Local benefits? Benefited local people but not the rest Overall rating? Great but tiring (more)Andrew Smith

My girlfriend and I had an amazing time visiting Korcula Island. We spent an incredible 5 days Island hopping, Exploring the everything they had to offer, guided by local experts, slowing making our way around them. Biking and hiking were great experiences but the food stood out for us. (more)Willis O Connor

Five stars. The hosts were very friendly. We enjoyed the freedom to be as active as we wished, allowing us to make of the holiday what we put into it. (more)Rob Niedermaier-Reed

Memorable parts? We took horse riding lessons nearby. I am a wheelchair user, but the instructor/owner got me on the horse and was very encouraging and helpful teaching me beginners dressage. He really cares for his horses. We also went rowing in a nearby lake. It's a great outdoors/ activity area. Hotel owners Fiona and Gareth give 100 percent Tips? Be sure to rent a car. Unless you are planning a totally cycling holiday Local benefits? We ate out most evenings, and the fact... (more)Tony Mangan

The most memorable part of the holiday was the views of the Bosnian mountains. (more)Dave Thomas

Really great opportunity to explore a new part of the world and really get to see what life is like there. (more)Juliette Goddard

it's the best cycling holiday I've ever been on. (more)Yvonne Pollard

The contrasts in landscape, flora, fauna, people, buildings, wealth, weather, food, transport and so forth were just extraordinary in the true sense of the word in the Galapagos. So glad we did such a variety of activities too and stayed on land to have the flexibility to do our own thing at other times. (more)Doug Cramond

The SEA LIONS are great encounters. Especially on San Cristobal Island being such close proximity with them on beaches is almost unheard of anywhere else in the world! That is a real specialty of the trip! (more)Anni Jancsek