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Famous for our expert local guides that help ease the unknowns of adventure travel while bringing a unique richness and spontaneity to each and every
Why we love this operator
They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.
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Kilimanjaro - Rongai Trek
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Premium - 4 star

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Arusha, Zanzibar

Highlights

  • Climb to the roof of Africa via the lesser crowded route on Kilimanjaro - Rongai
  • Increase the chances of summiting by spending seven days trekking on the mountain
  • All Kilimanjaro Park fees and summit certificate included in our price

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Trekking & Expeditions

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Antarctica Express - Fly and Cruise - M/V Magellan Explorer
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

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Punta Arenas, Shetland Islands, South Shetland Islands, Ushuaia

Highlights

  • A short, action-packed trip - gain an insight into Antarctica and its ice-filled bays and glaciers
  • Fly from Antarctica in just two hours - maximising your time on the White Continent
  • Incredible wildlife - see penguins, seals and sea birds up-close on land and from your Zodiac
  • Explore Antarctica - in 24-hour daylight; great for taking photographs in differing lights
  • Travel - in the company of like-minded people

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Cultural, Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, Trekking & Expeditions

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Polar Bears in Churchill - In Depth
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

  • See the World's greatest concentration of polar bears - in a small group of like minded people
  • Enjoy the comfort of our specially designed Polar Rover - with it's outdoor observation platform, enabling you to safely get up close to the bears
  • Enjoy the in depth knowledge of our experienced Expedition leaders - further enhancing your polar bear adventure
  • Meet a local dog musher and his team - experience an authentic dog sled ride through the boreal forest

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Cultural, Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, Trekking & Expeditions

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Why we love Explore!

They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.

Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea - M/V Greg  Mortimer
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Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

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Antarctic Peninsula, Punta Arenas, Shetland Islands, South Shetland Islands, Ushuaia

Highlights

  • Sail & Fly expedition - only one crossing of the Drake Passage
  • Enjoy the freedom of Antarctica - being in the vast, ice-sculpted Antarctic wilderness
  • Search for feeding whales - as well as hunting seals
  • Get close to large colonies of penguins - see Adelie, gentoo and chinstrap penguins
  • Marvel at enormous tabular icebergs - in the Weddell Sea
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Iceland's Westfjords and North Coast  - M/V Sylvia Earle
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

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Akureyri, Godafoss

Highlights

  • Experience complete wilderness - in remote Northeast Greenland
  • Arctic highlights - experience three Arctic regions in one voyage
  • Sail to the Land of Ice and Fire - Iceland
  • Discover prolific birdlife - ivory gulls, guillamots and puffins to name a few
  • Photography - fantastic opportunities for photography in the light of the Midnight Sun

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Wild Scotland - M/V Greg Mortimer
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Small Group Tour
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Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

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Bar, Britain, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands, The Isle of Skye

Highlights

  • Photograph - some of the world's largest sea bird colonies
  • Incredible birdlife - including puffins
  • Discover picturesque villages and medieval hamlets - on some of Scotland's least-visited islands
  • Sail - with otters and seals
  • Explore by Zodiac - with whales and dolphins swimming alongside you
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Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula - M/V Ushuaia
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Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

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Antarctic Peninsula, Georgia, Salisbury , Shetland Islands, South Shetland Islands, Ushuaia

Highlights

  • Antarctic Peninsula - explore the small islands of the peninsula by zodiac and on foot
  • King Penguin rookeries 100,000 strong - experience the stunning wildlife spectacle on Salisbury Plain
  • Antarctic wilderness - enjoy the freedom of being in this vast, ice-sculpted, wilderness
  • Breathtaking scenery - enjoy the views from the bridge or from the outer decks of your vessel
  • Expedition staff - be accompanied by expert lecturers and guides on shore

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Cultural, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats, Small Ship Cruise

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The Falklands and South Georgia - Fly and Cruise - M/V Magellan Explorer
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Premium - 4 star
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Easy

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Georgia, Punta Arenas, Salisbury

Highlights

  • Fly to Antarctica - maximising your time on the White Continent and with the wildlife
  • Explore the South Shetland Islands - enjoy its surrounding ice-choked waterways
  • Incredible wildlife - see penguins, seals and sea birds up-close on land and from your Zodiac
  • Visit an array of islands - on the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Follow in the footsteps of Shackleton - enjoy the abundant wildlife on South Georgia
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  • A journey through the best of Jordan, from Roman ruins to the Red Sea
  • Spend two full days exploring the tombs and temples of The Rose Red City of Petra
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Hakone, Hiroshima, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Matsumoto, Mount Fuji, Nijo Castle, Osaka, Takayama, Tokyo

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  • Experience the buzz of modern Tokyo and ancient Kyoto's temples, shrines and Zen gardens
  • Meet the snow monkeys and spend a night in temple lodgings, joining the monks for morning prayers
  • Explore the samurai district of Kanazawa and try Japan's best sake at Takayama

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Greek Island Wanderer
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Acropolis, Akrotiri, Athens, Delos, Moni , Mykonos, Paro, Santorini

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  • Island hopping between the Cyclades Islands of Syros, Paros, Santorini and Naxos
  • Visit gleaming waterfront harbours, rocky coves and sandy beaches
  • Explore the historic capital city of Athens with the chance to visit the Acropolis

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Malta and Gozo Discovery
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Gozo, Grand Harbour, Mdina, Mosta, Sicily, Sliema, Valletta

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  • Highlights tour of Malta and Gozo exploring these Mediterranean islands
  • Explore Malta's capital of Valetta and its fortifications, churches, Grand Harbour
  • Discover the oldest freestanding structures in the world including the temple of Ggantija

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This cycling holiday exceeded my expectations.The majority of the route passed along quiet roads often by the sea passing through small ,postcard picture villages an...

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Wonderful trip! JuanJo, our guide and driver was absolutely fantastic. Sonia and all the staff at the hotel were brilliant. Every meal, bar one is included in the pr...

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This varied trip combined impressive cityscapes, museums, monasteries, a vineyard, a port lodge and a buzzing city of bridges, markets and shopping. A hilltop sanctu...

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Remote Coastal Trails of Portugal

A wonderful walking holiday with a friendly and efficient tour leader. The walks were varied and interesting, through beautiful countryside. I particularly enjoyed...

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