28 Nights

Play & Pause: Great European (Winter) 2024-25

TRIP VIBE = the perfect mix of group activities and all-important YOU time. Great expectations? You should have. This immense wintery adventure around Europe’s most enchanting cites and spellbinding

Starts:London
Ends:London
Group Size:10- 28
Operator:Topdeck

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£4639pp excluding flights £166 per night
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20 Nights

Discover Darjeeling and Bhutan

Travel with us on this cultural adventure from bustling Kolkata and the nearby Sundarbans, through the tea plantations of Darjeeling and into the Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan.

Starts:Kolkata
Ends:Kathmandu
Group Size:4- 16
Difficulty:Full On
Operator:Explore!

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£5810pp excluding flights £291 per night
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19 Nights

The Grand Southern Safari tour

Comprehensive 3 week tour starting in Cape Town and ending at Victoria Falls

Starts:Cape Town, South Africa
Ends:Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Group Size:4- 20
Operator:Encounters Travel

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£2259pp excluding flights £119 per night
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18 Nights

Land of the Golden Fleece + Azerbaijan Extension

Travel through the Caucasus region and discover the diversity of a land straddling two continents.

Starts:Yerevan
Ends:Baku
Group Size:4- 18
Difficulty:Full On
Operator:Explore!

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£3550
£3400pp excluding flights £189 per night
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16 Nights

Turkey Encounters tour

Adventure tour of Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamum, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Fethiye, Cappadocia, Mt. Nemrut & Gazi Antep

Starts:Istanbul, Türkiye
Ends:Istanbul, Türkiye
Group Size:2- 20
Operator:Encounters Travel

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£2789pp excluding flights £174 per night
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16 Nights

Lebanon & Egypt Encounters

A comprehensive 8 day small-group tour exploring Lebanon's history, culture and spectacular scenery

Starts:Beirut, Lebanon
Ends:Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Group Size:2- 18
Difficulty:All Ages / Not applicable
Operator:Encounters Travel

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£2899pp excluding flights £181 per night
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16 Nights

Domes & Deserts of the Indus

Explore a little travelled part of Pakistan with a tour that journeys from Karachi to Islamabad

Starts:Karachi, Karachi City, Sindh, Pakistan
Ends:Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan
Group Size:2- 6
Difficulty:All Ages / Not applicable
Operator:Encounters Travel

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£2599pp excluding flights £162 per night
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16 Nights

Grand Tour of Indochina

Explore the Mekong delta before a journey through the captivating kingdom of Cambodia, ending at the majestic temples of Angkor Wat.

Starts:Hanoi, Hoàn Ki?m, Hanoi, Vietnam
Ends:Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Group Size:12- 18
Operator:Cox & Kings

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£3695pp including flights £231 per night
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16 Nights

Indus Domes, Deserts & Islamabad

Explore a little travelled part of Pakistan with a tour that journeys from Karachi to Islamabad

Starts:Karachi, Karachi City, Sindh, Pakistan
Ends:Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan
Group Size:2- 16
Difficulty:All Ages / Not applicable
Operator:Encounters Travel

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£2745pp excluding flights £172 per night
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16 Nights

Simply Bangkok to Hanoi

Travelling by local transport and staying in a selection of simple hotels, we cross through Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam

Starts:Bangkok
Ends:Hanoi
Group Size:4- 14
Difficulty:Moderate
Operator:Explore!

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£1535pp excluding flights £96 per night
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15 Nights

The Best of Georgia and Armenia

Explore lively cities, discover ancient cultures, walk through spectacular mountain scenery and indulge in hearty local cuisine on this journey through the ages.

Starts:Yerevan
Ends:Tbilisi
Group Size:4- 18
Difficulty:Full On
Operator:Explore!

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£2575
£2425pp excluding flights £162 per night
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15 Nights

Train to Machu Picchu

This tour reveals Peru’s many wonders, including Cuzco and Arequipa, the Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca and, of course, Machu Picchu.

Starts:Lima, Peru
Ends:Lima, Peru
Group Size:14- 18
Operator:Cox & Kings

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£3595pp including flights £240 per night
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15 Nights

Former Yugoslavia Rail Adventure

On this sixteen-day adventure we will discover Europe's newest countries and travel by rail through some of the Balkan's most inspiring scenery.

Starts:Ljubljana
Ends:Pristina
Group Size:4- 18
Difficulty:Full On
Operator:Explore!

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£2899
£2749pp excluding flights £183 per night
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15 Nights

Best of India

Delhi, Agra, Taj Mahal, Suroth Mahal, Pink City of Jaipur, Kochi, Tea Platations of Munnar, Town of Thekkady, Periyar NP, Kumarakom Backwaters, Houseb

Starts:Delhi, India
Ends:Kochi, Kerala, India
Group Size:2- 12
Difficulty:All Ages / Not applicable
Operator:Encounters Travel

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£1699pp excluding flights £113 per night
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15 Nights

China: The Grand Tour

Comprehensive tour of China visits the treasures of Beijing, the Terracotta Warriors at Xian, picturesque scenery between Guilin and Yangshuo

Starts:Beijing, China
Ends:Shanghai, China
Group Size:4- 18
Operator:Cox & Kings

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£4495pp including flights £300 per night
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15 Nights

Passage Through Rajasthan

Explore the princely cities of Jodhpur, Jaipur and Udaipur, admiring the exotic palaces of the erstwhile maharajas.

Starts:Delhi, India
Ends:Delhi, India
Group Size:12- 19
Operator:Cox & Kings

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£2995pp including flights £200 per night
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15 Nights

Patagonia: Untouched Wilderness

Patagonia is one of the world’s great wilderness areas and its culture is intertwined with that of the European pioneers and gauchos. This fascinating journey through four national parks in Argentina

Starts:London, UK
Ends:London, UK
Group Size:12- 18
Operator:Cox & Kings

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£4895pp including flights £326 per night
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14 Nights

Malta & Gozo Discovery + Sicily Discovery

Explore some of the most impressive and best preserved ancient sites in the Mediterranean on the diverse islands of Malta, Gozo and Sicily.

Starts:Malta International airport
Ends:Giardini Naxos
Group Size:4- 18
Difficulty:Moderate
Operator:Explore!

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£3169pp excluding flights £226 per night
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14 Nights

Borneo Wildlife Discoverer

Showcasing the best of Borneo - wildlife, rainforests and tropical beaches



Starts:Kuching
Ends:Sandakan
Group Size:4- 16
Difficulty:Leisurely / Moderate
Operator:Exodus

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£3999
£3439pp excluding flights £246 per night
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14 Nights

Best of Morocco

Enter the world of ancient Morocco on this journey through the imperial cities of Rabat, Meknes, Fes and Marrakech.

Starts:Casablanca
Ends:Marrakech
Group Size:4- 15
Difficulty:Moderate
Operator:Explore!

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£1049pp excluding flights £75 per night
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14 Nights

Cuba Libre!

Beyond the island's iconic cities, find wild landscapes, from forests to dramatic limestone hills, as well as the beautiful Caribbean coastline.

Starts:Havana
Ends:Havana
Group Size:4- 18
Difficulty:Full On
Operator:Explore!

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£1799
£1549pp excluding flights £111 per night
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14 Nights

Highlights of Northern India

Travelling on India's incredible rail network this adventure explores the best that north India has to offer.

Starts:Delhi
Ends:Delhi
Group Size:4- 16
Difficulty:Moderate
Operator:Explore!

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£1799pp excluding flights £129 per night
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14 Nights

Everest Base Camp Trek

Everest is more than a mountain and the journey to its base camp is more than just a trek.

Starts:Kathmandu
Ends:Kathmandu
Group Size:10- 15
Difficulty:5 - Challenging
Operator:G Adventures

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£1249
£937pp excluding flights £67 per night
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14 Nights

Volcanoes and Galapagos

On this trip we combine the main highlights of Ecuador with a visit to the 'Enchanted Isles' of the Galapagos, staying in hotels on Santa Cruz and Isabela Islands. We visit a bustling Indian market in

Starts:Quito
Ends:Guayaquil
Group Size:0- 15
Difficulty:Moderate
Operator:Explore!

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£3375
£3175pp excluding flights £227 per night
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14 Nights

Ancient Sicily

A two-week tour of the islands ancient highlights.

Starts:Syracusa
Ends:Giardini Naxos
Group Size:4- 18
Difficulty:Moderate
Operator:Explore!

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£2999pp excluding flights £214 per night
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14 Nights

Historic Baltic Republics

Discover the historic Baltic Republics on this trip through Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

Starts:Tallinn
Ends:Vilnius
Group Size:10- 16
Operator:Explore!

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£2050pp excluding flights £146 per night
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14 Nights

Canadian Rockies and Pacific Coast

This remarkable journey across the Rockies combines spectacular mountain scenery with the beautiful Vancouver Island.

Starts:Vancouver, BC, Canada
Ends:Calgary, AB, Canada
Group Size:4- 12
Difficulty:Moderate
Operator:Explore!

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£4495
£4295pp excluding flights £307 per night
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13 Nights

Treasures of Southern India

The delicate scent of spices, the sound of temple bells and a rich tapestry of ancient arts and craft all characterise Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Starts:Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Ends:Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Group Size:12- 20
Operator:Cox & Kings

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£2995pp including flights £230 per night
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13 Nights

Sacred Land Of The Incas

Experience the land of the Incas as we discover the vast Colca Canyon, explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Arequipa, sail along Lake Titicaca and unwind in the Sacred Valley. We also travel to M

Starts:Lima
Ends:Cusco
Group Size:0- 18
Difficulty:Moderate
Operator:Explore!

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£2240pp excluding flights £172 per night
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13 Nights

Cycling Vietnam

Experience the real Vietnam by bike and enjoy on this tour.

Starts:Saigon
Ends:Hanoi
Group Size:5- 18
Difficulty:Moderate
Operator:Exodus

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£1695
£1445pp excluding flights £111 per night
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13 Nights

Highlights of Eastern Europe

On this trip we discover the historic European cities of Krakow, Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna and Prague.

Starts:Krakow
Ends:Prague
Group Size:4- 18
Difficulty:Full On
Operator:Explore!

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£2055pp excluding flights £158 per night
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13 Nights

South Africa Highlights

On this trip we discover the highlights of South Africa

Starts:Johannesburg
Ends:Cape Town
Group Size:4- 18
Difficulty:Moderate
Operator:Explore!

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£2795
£2595pp excluding flights £200 per night
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13 Nights

Inside Vietnam

Experience spectacular coastal scenery, historic towns and evocative war memorials on this journey through Vietnam.

Starts:Hanoi
Ends:Ho Chi Minh City
Group Size:4- 18
Difficulty:Moderate
Operator:Explore!

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£1395
£1245pp excluding flights £96 per night
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13 Nights

Undiscovered Balkans

Discover the history and incredible scenery of Albania, North Macedonia, and one of the world's newest countries - Kosovo.

Starts:Kruja
Ends:Tirana
Group Size:4- 18
Difficulty:Moderate
Operator:Explore!

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£1900pp excluding flights £146 per night
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13 Nights

Buenos Aires To Rio

On this exciting overland journey we travel from Argentina's capital Buenos Aires to the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.

Starts:Buenos Aires
Ends:Rio de Janeiro
Group Size:4- 18
Difficulty:Full On
Operator:Explore!

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£3190
£2990pp excluding flights £230 per night
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13 Nights

Saudi Explorer: Across the Arabian Peninsula

Visit the highlights of fascinating Saudi Arabia

Starts:Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Ends:Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Group Size:4- 16
Difficulty:Leisurely / Moderate
Operator:Exodus

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£4599pp excluding flights £354 per night
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13 Nights

Simply Peru

Join us on this great value trip as we discover the highlights of Peru

Starts:Lima, Peru
Ends:Cusco, Peru
Group Size:10- 16
Difficulty:Moderate
Operator:Explore!

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£1590
£1390pp excluding flights £107 per night
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13 Nights

Family Canadian Adventure

Explore Vancouver including visiting Granville Island and its public market which is famous for its seafood and fruit

Starts:Vancouver, BC, Canada
Ends:Calgary, AB, Canada
Group Size:8- 12
Operator:Explore!

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£3225
£3125pp excluding flights £240 per night
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13 Nights

Highlights of South Africa

This escorted tour blends a selection of South Africa’s quintessential experiences into a well-paced itinerary for lovers of wildlife, walks, and wine.

Starts:Gqeberha, South Africa
Ends:Cape Town, South Africa
Group Size:11- 18
Operator:Cox & Kings

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£4495
£4295pp including flights £330 per night
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13 Nights

Tastes of Mexico

A 2-week adventure to discover one of the world's finest cuisines! You'll start in the Capital City trying some of the best street food that Mexico has to offer.

Starts:Mexico City
Ends:Merida
Group Size:4- 18
Difficulty:Moderate
Operator:Explore!

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£2225pp excluding flights £171 per night
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