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Pakistan's Karakoram Highway
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Pakistan's Karakoram Highway

Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous

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Bar, Nara, Tibet

Highlights

  • This walking holiday is a great introduction to the pleasures of Himalayan teahouse trekking
  • Relax after the moderate grade 4-day trek in the friendly lakeside town of Pokhara
  • Look out for a wide variety of animal species and the rare one-horned rhino in Chitwan National Park

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Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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Annapurna Circuit Trek
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Annapurna Circuit Trek

Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Kathmandu, Pisa, Pokhara, Tibet

Highlights

  • 11-day trek following the classic Annapurna Circuit
  • Enjoy spectacular views from the Thorong La Pass
  • Great value with all meals on trek included

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Hiking & Walking, Trekking & Expeditions

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Discover Darjeeling and Bhutan
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Discover Darjeeling and Bhutan

Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous

Visits

Darjeeling, Durbar Square, Fes, Gangtok, Himalayas, Kathmandu, Paro, Punakha, Thimpu, Tibet, Tiger's Nest Monastery

Highlights

  • An epic journey that traverses countries, cultures and religions with stunning scenery
  • Discover the Indian foothills of the Himalaya and peaceful Darjeeling
  • Delve into Bhutan, a Buddhist nation where success is measured in Gross Domestic Happiness

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Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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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.

Walk the Great Wall of China
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Walk the Great Wall of China

Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Beijing, Tiananmen Square

Highlights

  • Hike the iconic Great Wall of China and discover rural life and great scenery
  • Explore Beijing's Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square
  • Visit Old Dragons Head the point where the Great Wall meets the sea

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Education / Learning, Trekking & Expeditions

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Festivals of Bhutan
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Festivals of Bhutan

Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous

Visits

Bhaktapur, Durbar Square, Fes, Gangtey, Himalayas, Kathmandu, Paro, Punakha, Taktsang Monastery, Thimpu, Tibet, Tiger's Nest Monastery

Highlights

  • Experience this fascinating Buddhist Kingdom
  • Explore unique monasteries, sweeping mountains and fertile valleys
  • Learn about the traditional lifestyles of the Bhutanese people

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Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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Walking in the Pyrenees
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Walking in the Pyrenees

Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Bar, Barcelona, Tibet

Highlights

  • Centre-based walking holiday in the Pyrenees, in the little-known mountains of Andorra
  • Take on mountains, lakes and stunning scenery of this principality
  • Explore the UNESCO-protected landscapes of the Madriu valley

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Trekking & Expeditions

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Delhi to Kathmandu
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Delhi to Kathmandu

Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous

Visits

Agra, Amber Fort, Chitwan National Park, Delhi, Durbar Square, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur, Kathmandu, Pokhara, Taj Mahal, Tibet, Varanasi

Highlights

  • A full-on journey from the majesty of North India's icons to the Himalayan beauty of Nepal
  • Watch the sun rise over the Taj Mahal, witness the pink beauty of Jaipur and the sacred waters of Varanasi
  • Search for one-horned rhino and the Buddha's birthplace in stunning Nepal

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Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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Discover Nepal
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Discover Nepal

Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Bhaktapur, Chitwan National Park, Durbar Square, Himalayas, Kathmandu, Manaslu, Pokhara, Tibet

Highlights

  • See Nepal's fantastic Himalaya scenery, ancient Buddhist sites and peaceful lakeside towns
  • Chitwan NP jungle walk and jeep safari in search of one-horned rhinos, sloth bears and leopards
  • Explore Kathmandu's bazaars and temples and visit the well-preserved medieval city of Bhaktapur

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Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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Amalfi Coast Walking - Agriturismo
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Amalfi Coast Walking - Agriturismo

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Amalfi Coast, Naples, Pompeii, Positano

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  • Enjoy five stunning Amalfi Coast day-walks, dine on home-cooking at a rustic agriturismo
  • Take on the Walk of the Gods, one of the most stunning hikes in Italy, if not the world
  • Explore the highlights of Capri, Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, Pompeii and Herculaneum
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Jordan Discovery
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Jordan Discovery

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

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

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Simply Japan
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Simply Japan

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4.4/5 Great
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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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Greek Island Wanderer

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Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
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Full schedule

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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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Malta and Gozo Discovery

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Gozo, Grand Harbour, Mdina, Mosta, Sicily, Sliema, Valletta

Highlights

  • 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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Cycle Southern Spain - Murcia

This trip was a good mix of cycling through rural Spain and cultural visits to castles, monasteries, and sanctuaries. Most of the cycling was on cycle tracks or mino...

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May 2024

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Highlights of Morocco

This was my first trip with Explore and I will certainly travel with them again and recommend them to my friends. The itinerary was fast paced, but all the pre-tour...

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Rajasthan - Land of the Maharajahs

Excellent trip and saw so much, the description of ‘full pace’ is correct. So many highlights and amazing places. Gee looked after us very well. Will visit India ag...

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Botswana Wildlife Safari

Botswana - what a stunning country. I have been to Africa a few times and Botswana is beautiful. The trip exceeded my expectations. The itinerary was a what drew me ...

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