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Budget adventure vacations

Budget adventure vacations and tours allow even the most budget conscious travelers to experience remarkable local cultures, discover breath taking scenery, or undertake challenging (and less challenging) treks and activities. This wide choice of budget adventure vacations comes from leading specialist operators throughout the world – from Antarctica to Zanzibar!

Budget adventure vacations
Budget camel safari in Morocco
Experience a true nomadic lifestyle in Morroco from £359 (8 days) ex flights
Bolivia adventure vacation
Adventure awaits you, from US $1249 (11 days) ex flights
Ecuador and Amazon vacation
A journey of discovery and exploration, from US $1349 (16 days) ex flights
Belize & Guatemala adventure vacation
Combine sand sea wildlife and culture, from US $1549 (15 days) ex flights
South America overland tour
A cross-continental South America adventure, from US $5299 (45 days) ex flights
Bangkok to Singapore small group tours
Small group adventure tour in Malaysia, Singapore & Thailand, from US $1249 (14 days) ex flights
South East Asia tour, Hanoi to Singapore
Discover a multitude of histories and cultures, from US $3810 (7 weeks) ex flights
Indochina overland tours
Discover the heart and soul of Indochina, from US $2499 (30 days) ex flights
Central America vacation
Travel from Antigua to San Jose, from US $1390 - US $1465 (17 days) ex flights
Cairo to Amman overland tour
From trains to feluccas, travel through Egypt and Jordan, from £865 (15 days) ex flights
Peru, Ecuador & Galapagos vacation
South America's top highlights, from US $3549 (14 days) ex flights
Overland small group tour of India
Roam across India on this small group tour, from US $1299 (20 days) ex flights
Peru multi sport vacation
An adrenaline-filled tour, from US $2999 (16 days) ex flights
Multi sport adventure vacation in Croatia
Canoeing, sea kayaking & hiking, from €560 - €740 (8 days) ex flights
Atlas Mountain trekking vacation in Morocco
Spectacular scenery hiking & village encounters, from US $649 (7 days) ex flights
Extreme activity vacation in Nepal
Adrenaline pumping, action packed biking adventure, from £1540 (16 days) ex flights
Lombok & Bali vacation
True island vacation perfection, from US $885 - US $930 (8 days) ex flights
Trekking with Sherpas  in the Everest region
Trek in the foothills of the world's mightiest of the mountains from £620 (7 days) ex flights
Inca Discovery
Retrace the steps of the Inca, from US $1249 (8 days) ex flights
China tours, Beijing to Hong Kong
A fantastic journey into the Middle Kingdom, from US $1849 (18 days) ex flights
Southern India tour
Enter a world where time feels like it has stood still forever, from US $1349 (14 days) ex flights
Central America overland tours
Highlights of Mexico, Guatemala and Belize, from US $2240 (22 days) ex flights
Sea kayaking in Croatia
Dubrovnik and islands, from €560 - €740 (8 days) ex flights
Patagonia overland tour, Villarica
Overland adventure Chile to Argentina, from US $3430 (21 days) ex flights

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Trekking with Sherpas  in the Everest region
Words don’t describe what an incredible experience it was for us... but we also had a guide and porter who loved to run like we did, and they had a great sense of adventure and fantastic sense of humor... so it was a blast.  (more)
From £695 excluding flights
Ecuador and Amazon vacation
Most memorable was our Shaman host at the jungle homestay. He glided around, playfully and skilfully making leaf hats etc and happily sharing with us his knowledge and Chechan philosophy. A wise man and free spirit in a beautiful place. (more)
From US $1349 excluding flights
Belize & Guatemala adventure vacation
The most memorable parts were... probably visiting ATM cave in Belize which was a great experience, and also snorkelling with nurse sharks and sting rays in Caye Caulker was incredible too. (more)
From US $1549 excluding flights
South America overland tour
Iguassu Falls, the Uyuni salt flats and the Inca Trail were the most memorable parts. (more)
From US $5299 excluding flights
Langtang Valley trekking vacation, Nepal
The most memorable part - Everything from arriving at the airport till leaving the airport. The Nepalese guide was FANTASTIC.  (more)
From £925 excluding flights
Bolivia adventure vacation
Bolivia is a beautiful country. Our tour leader was excellent, very knowledgeable and helpful. The most memorable part was vising the salt flats - they were beautiful, and totally original. A real experience! (more)
From US $1249 excluding flights
Budget Thailand vacation, a taste of Thailand
I enjoyed so many things about my vacation, I had a truly fantastic time but if I had to choose I would say the hill-tribe trek, that was a great experience for many reasons, I especially loved seeing the tribes & the breath-taking landscape it was unbelievable I thought, a special experience. (more)
From US $890 - US $935 excluding flights
Patagonia overland tour, Villarica
Amazing vacation. Very varied and interesting with a good mix of people of all ages and nationalities. We saw all of the top sights in the area and good trips were organised e.g. horse riding.  (more)
From US $3430 excluding flights
China tour, Shanghai to Beijing
I feel that every part of the journey is memorable - I enjoyed it throughout. It is very difficult to pick a few highlights, as I feel this trip includes most of China's highlights....It was a great vacation - a lot of interesting sights, fascinating history and great people (more)
From US $1250 - US $1315 excluding flights
Bolivia and Peru tour
Most memorable? Inca Trail! Making it and seeing Machu Picchu. (more)
From US $4260 excluding flights
Costa Rica tour
Most memorable? Seeing the baby turtles in Tortuguero National Park... I had a wonderful experience with a very well trained, and experienced, guide. The communication was excellent.  (more)
From US $1440 - US $1515 excluding flights
Lombok & Bali vacation
WOW! So many different experiences and so many wonderful people. Climbing Mt Batur at 4am to see the sun rise was a major highlight and swimming in the cool clear waterfall in Lombok. (more)
From US $885 - US $930 excluding flights
Egypt tours using local transport
Hard to judge as it was all so brilliant, but probably the felucca trip and diving in Dahab were the most memorable. The sights are amazing and the people friendly, who could ask for more on a fab vacation! (more)
From £395 excluding flights
Cairo to Amman overland tour
It's impossible to state the most memorable part of this vacation as it really was superb in all aspects. The vacation was everything and more than we could have imagined. (more)
From £865 excluding flights
South East Asia tour, Hanoi to Singapore
Snorkelling for the first time in Nha Trang (and second time in Ko Phi Phi!) was fantastic, jungle trekking in both Thailand and Malaysia was awesome...Outstanding - varied, educational and stacks of fun. (more)
From US $3810 excluding flights
China vacation
The walk along the Great Wall was terrific. Also the cycle ride in the country and Terracotta army of course were the highlights.  (more)
From US $4505 - US $4740 excluding flights
Peru, Ecuador & Galapagos vacation
Fantastic. Great crew and guide. Wildlife unbelievable.  (more)
From US $3549 excluding flights
Multi sport adventure vacation in Croatia
Most memorable were the scenery when arriving at Kolocep Island, swimming in the Blue Cave and Dubrovnik Old Town.  (more)
From €560 - €740 excluding flights
Central America overland tours
Roatan, one of the bay Islands of Honduras, was beautiful and the diving was fantastic, and I'll probably never forget the chicken buses! (more)
From US $2240 excluding flights
Inca Discovery
The most exciting part of my vacation was hiking through the Peruvian jungle and feeling like you were discovering the Incan ruins yourself. (more)
From US $1249 excluding flights

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5 stars
I am reborn! Simply the best vacation I have ever been on
4 stars
Some great stories to tell the grandchildren. Would recommend to a friend
3 stars
Very enjoyable
2 stars
It was OK
1 star
A bit disappointing really
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