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Jordan Discovery
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous

Visits

Amman, Aqaba, Dead Sea, Jerash, Jerusalem, Madaba, Petra, Wadi Rum

Highlights

  • 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
  • Experience Bedouin living at a secluded traditional camp on the sands of Wadi Rum

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"Our leader, Massimo, was excellent. Of the trips I've taken with Explore, he spent the most time with time with his group, joining us for all our meals, and sticking with the group throughout. Managing a group of cyclists is like herding cats, and he did an excellent job. His enjoyment of the tour and of the group was authentic, and he was a pleasure have join into our little community. I hope to enjoy another tour with him in the future."

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Irish Highlights (Summer)
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By Trafalgar
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
Their travelers enjoy 24/7 travel expertise and dedicated service throughout the trips - everything is taken care of.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
  • 6 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Dinner (D)
  • 1 Be My Guest (BMG)
  • Wicklow: Traditional Irish fare with an Italian twist is served up at Glenealy House near Dublin with the charming Fulvio family on hand to share their story.
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Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning

What travelers are saying

"The itinerary was great. There was so much packed into each day that it's hard to take everything in. Our tour guide and the local specialists were so informative - very impressive."

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The Silk Road
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4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a huge range of trip styles and themes, they cater to basically every type of traveler out there- even those with super specific interests.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Almaty, Bukhara, Kazakhstan, Samarkand

Highlights

  • Marvel at the Islamic architecture of Registan Square in Samarkand
  • Wander through the Silk Road city of Bukhara, full of domes and minarets
  • Enjoy the mountains and lakes of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan
  • Explore the Charyn Canyon in Kazakhstan
  • Stay a night in a Kyrgyz yurt
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Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Discover Costa Rica is a great itinerary, covering varied habitats around the country and staying 2 nights each at 6 centres. Their birdwatching specials are led by local experts who really know their stuff."

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Kyrgyzstan's Silk Road Journey
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4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Bishkek, Tashkent

Highlights

  • Discover the contrast between mountainous Kyrgyzstan and the plains of Uzbekistan
  • Overnight in a yurt by alpine Song Kul Lake like the nomads of Central Asia
  • Walk through walnut woodlands and discover hidden waterfalls

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"Our leader, Massimo, was excellent. Of the trips I've taken with Explore, he spent the most time with time with his group, joining us for all our meals, and sticking with the group throughout. Managing a group of cyclists is like herding cats, and he did an excellent job. His enjoyment of the tour and of the group was authentic, and he was a pleasure have join into our little community. I hope to enjoy another tour with him in the future."

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Best of Romania and the Danube Delta
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4.3/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Brasov, Bucharest, Romania, Sapa, Transylvania

Highlights

  • Hike in the forested mountains of Transylvania and visit legendary Bran Castle
  • Discover the painted monasteries and ancient traditions of the Maramures
  • Explore the labyrinth of channels and lakes in the Danube Delta aboard a floating hotel

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"Our leader, Massimo, was excellent. Of the trips I've taken with Explore, he spent the most time with time with his group, joining us for all our meals, and sticking with the group throughout. Managing a group of cyclists is like herding cats, and he did an excellent job. His enjoyment of the tour and of the group was authentic, and he was a pleasure have join into our little community. I hope to enjoy another tour with him in the future."

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Hawaii Four Island Adventure (Moderate)
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By Trafalgar
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4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
Their travelers enjoy 24/7 travel expertise and dedicated service throughout the trips - everything is taken care of.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural

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"The itinerary was great. There was so much packed into each day that it's hard to take everything in. Our tour guide and the local specialists were so informative - very impressive."

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India Tiger Safari
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4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a huge range of trip styles and themes, they cater to basically every type of traveler out there- even those with super specific interests.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Agra

Highlights

  • Embark on 15 game drives
  • Visit the magnificent Taj Mahal
  • Support the TOFTigers campaign to protect biodiversity and restore habitats

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"Discover Costa Rica is a great itinerary, covering varied habitats around the country and staying 2 nights each at 6 centres. Their birdwatching specials are led by local experts who really know their stuff."

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Thailand & Laos Adventure
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Bangkok , Chiang Mai, Luang Prabang, Mekong River , Vientiane

Highlights

  • Travel from Thailand's lively capital and activity-filled Chiang Mai, to the riverside tranquillity of Laos and its stunning scenery.
  • Ensure your holiday gives back by supporting organisations like COPE, which helps those injured by unexploded ordinance left from the Vietnam war.
  • Rock the night away on the rails on a sleeper train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, then drift down the Mekong on a slow boat.
  • Discover just why Luang Prabang has UNESCO status as you uncover the French Colonial influence, beautiful temples, traditional arts and the world renown night markets.
  • Indulge in a sweet and socially responsible treat at Laos Buffalo Dairy, an enterprise that produces delicious ice-cream while giving back to the community.
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Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"We joined the Intrepid “Real Italy Food Tour” and enjoyed it thoroughly. Our tour guide, Micol, was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of good information. It seems Micol knew many of the staff of the venues we visited, including the pasta making class we attended. Our group of 11 travelers was extremely compatible, which greatly added to the fun and enjoyment."

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Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

postscript

Sorry, I meant to add that Exodus should perhaps delete the reference to the "library" on the cruise from the Trip Notes. The library consisted of 16 dog-eared bo...

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Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

History in the Heat

I've always been interested in Egyptian history and when friends suggested joining this holiday I booked straight away. And it didn't disappoint. Seeing & bein...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Nile Cruise

This was a wonderful trip - I enjoyed it enormously. Visit to the temples at Karnak & Luxor Khaled Lotfy was an excellent & inspirational group leader. He ...

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Feb 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Nile Cruise

I do not have a very long 'bucket list', in fact Egypt is the only destination on it and this holiday did not disappoint. From the flight to Cairo to the flight ho...

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Jan 2018

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Nile Cruise and Pyramids

This was a wonderful trip. It was very exciting to get our first glimpse of the Pyramids which were only a short ride from the airport. There was a few early mor...

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