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This six day, small group Northern Lights tour in Iceland is a wonderful combination of some of the classic geological and natural wonders that the country has to offer, but also getting right out there into wilderness to up your chances of seeing the Northern Lights. Iceland really is a country that beckons adventure, with hot springs, volcanic lagoons, such as the famous Blue Lagoon, glacial lagoons like Jokulsarlon, where icebergs calve into the bluish white abyss. And of course waterfalls, including the famous Gulfoss which tumbles 32m into Hvitargljufur Gorge. And is just one of the stops on the country’s famous Golden Circle. As well as the Golden Circle, we get a chance to hike ...Read more >

Rajasthan tours in India are a journey through the north’s great desert state, although we start in Delhi where, after taking in its most wonderful sites, we take a train to Agra to see the Red Fort and of course the renowned Taj Mahal. From here we head into Rajasthan itself, starting in the rural town of Bassi and then moving on to the world famous, majestic city of Japiur where we spend two days. The capital of this great state, its ancient walled city is home to two palaces, and is also famous for glowing in pink, thanks to everything being built with the local red sandstone. You can’t visit Rajasthan without going to Ranthambore National Park, one of the top habitats in India for ...Read more >

This two week cultural tour in Morocco takes you overland from one of the country’s best known coastal cities, Casablanca, to one of its most legendary, Marrakech. In between, travelers will be treated to a cultural tour of Morocco that features the medieval walled city of Fes as well as time spent in the Atlas Mountains and amongst the folds of the Sahara Desert. This two week tour of Morocco is a real cultural eye opener with mosques and markets, kasbahs and souks, offering an array of ancient images as well as opportunities to learn more about the history of the region alongside the lifestyles of nomadic herders and Berber communities. Read more >

Over the course of this 10-day tour, Vietnam starts to open up before your eyes, with the hectic streets of Hanoi morphing into the ancient heritage monuments of Hue and Hoi An prior to the all too recent reminders of the past that you'll find in Ho Chi Minh City. As you'd hope from a destination for a 10-day vacation, Vietnam presents a remarkable array of contrasts, with café culture and ancient architecture just as prevalent as sandy coves and limestone karst monoliths jutting out of clear blue waters. Overnight train rides from Hanoi to Hue and boat cruises in Halong Bay add a touch of adventure to the tour. This Vietnam tour is a fantastic introduction to the cosmopolitan cities and ...Read more >

There are wildlife adventures and then there’s a Galapagos land based adventure vacation and unless you’ve experienced this incredible archipelago, close up, then believe you me, you really don’t know what you’re missing. Experience the marine and land-based animals that have excited and enthralled biologists and nature lovers since Darwin’s day with opportunities to explore on two feet, two wheels and on-board a boat all adding to the excitement of a Galapagos land based adventure vacation. From Darwin’s discoveries that inspired his theory of evolution to just marvelling at the wealth of animal activity on: San Cristobal, Floreana, Isabela and Baltra, this ten day Galapagos land based ...Read more >

Taiwan is rapidly earning a reputation as a major Asian destination, and this small group adventure covers a lot of ground. Packed with fascinating experiences from start to finish, the tour begins in Taiwan’s electrifying and densely populated capital Taipei. Get your bearings with an aromatic visit to the Ningxia night market, or a soak in the hot springs of nearby Yangmingshan National Park. You’ll visit Sweet Potato Mama, learning how this social enterprise helps women start their own small businesses. You’ll meet the bustling entrepreneurs in the merchant zone, help prepare lunch at an aboriginal village, and stop at a spring onion farm, discovering how one of Taiwan’s favourite foods ...Read more >

Food and Southeast Asia are a marriage made in the street stalls of heaven with a Vietnam small group vacation, a food adventure to be truly rated alongside the best of them. This is your chance to experience pho, banh khoai, banh xeo and banh canh amongst the ancient architecture and garland garnished streets of Vietnam on a small group food adventure that will take your taste buds to the freshest and most delicious dishes this side of the Mekong. Café culture, croissants and top notch cooking skills are part and parcel of not only Asia’s culinary legacy but Europe’s too with the combination of French flair and Vietnamese resourcefulness meeting in a magnificent menu of street food ...Read more >

If you’ve always wanted to embark on India group tours like the Marigold Hotel on tour then this two week food adventure vacation is most definitely for you. Taking in the tastes and smells of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur starts this India group tour as it means to go on with further travel by train from Udaipur to Mumbai and then by plane to the beaches of Goa, enabling foodies to make the most of their time in the most efficient way possible. This is your chance to experience the spirituality and heritage of Rajasthan through traditional methods of cooking, with street food, homemade dishes and fresh fish suppers colliding into one gorgeously gastronomic fortnight on an India group tour. Read more >

This thrilling Palawan vacation takes you to one of the most idyllic islands in the Philippines which, if you know the Philippines, is really saying something. Palawan is well-established as a gorgeous beach getaway. But on a small group tour led by a local guide you also get a superb introduction to the island’s distinctive culture, as well as a readymade bunch of friendly traveling companions with whom to share the fun. Beginning in the Philippines’ effervescent capital, Manila, renowned for its delicious street food, you’ll take a 90-minute flight across to Puerto Princesa, or Puerto as the locals know it, the capital of Palawan and the cleanest, greenest city in the country. Depending ...Read more >

This impressive two-week family safari in South Africa will take you on a round-trip from Johannesburg incorporating many of the country’s major cultural and wildlife hot spots, including a Zulu village in Kosi Bay and the legendary confines of Kruger National Park. Guided tours of Soweto signal the start of the tour where teenage members of your family will get an eye-opening experience as to how young people live and work in South Africa’s townships. After leaving J’burg your family safari in South Africa heads off into the wilds as you come face to face with the herds of buffalo, elephants and giraffe that inhabit one of Africa’s oldest recorded nature reserves, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi ...Read more >

See Egypt’s most exciting sights and do so without feeling rushed. Over two weeks you can discover the pleasure of seeing Egypt by river boat and felucca, on walking tours, and by speaking to the local people who know its history best. Highlights on this trip are the thousands of years of history: whether that’s artefacts from the tomb of Tutankhamun, visiting the historic battle site of El Alamein, the massive temple complexes at Abu Simbel, or the pyramids. Throughout this tour you’ll be treated to four-star accommodation, including nights on a Nile riverboat. Your cruise will be on a beautiful small ship equipped with swimming pool, sundeck and elegant dining room – perfect for ...Read more >

This 7 day cycling vacation in Cuba leads you on a round-trip from Havana taking in the cultural points of interest as well as a couple of the Caribbean beaches that have made this intrinsically intriguing island one of the hottest destinations on the planet. Embarking on a cycling vacation in Cuba is all about pedalling past plantations and rural tracks as classic American cars vie for rutted road space with horse-drawn carts as characterful cigar-smoking local people greet your arrival with a mix of merriment and curiosity. From the turquoise sea around Cayo Jutias to the Unesco Biosphere Reserve, Las Terrazas, this cycling vacation in Cuba promises 7 days of pure and simple pedalling ...Read more >

This Sri Lanka tour takes you on a foodie adventure that's as culturally enlightening as it is mouth-wateringly scrumptious. From the warm waves of the Indian Ocean to the cooler, fresher vibe of the highlands, Sri Lanka tours open your eyes to a world of culinary delights with seafood, desserts and some of the finest curry recipes this side of India. Alongside learning how to cook some of Sri Lanka's finest dishes you'll also be treated to a treasure trove of cultural delights with ancient temples, abandoned fortifications and wonderfully rural landscapes all colliding in a 12-day tour. Meet hospitable Sri Lankans, visit fishing villages and spend time in the markets of Colombo; ...Read more >

Preparing to embark on a 22 day north India tour is not as extreme as you might first envisage. All you need is a healthy sense of adventure alongside a lust for all things cultural as from the monuments of the Maharaja to the sand dunes of the Thar Desert - this is one north India tour that packs it all in. The highlights of the Golden Triangle will leave you agog with magical memories however, it’s often the hidden secrets and spiritual surprises that may well leave the more lasting impressions. Camel rides, railway journeys, auto rickshaws and optional hikes to see the sunrise over hillside temples, there’s a reason why north India tours are a must for cultural travelers so be brave ...Read more >

Make the most of two weeks in Mexico on a cultural vacation that's got plenty of days at the beach thrown in for good measure. Learning more about Aztec, Mayan and Zapotec tribal culture as well as the early Spanish invaders is an absolute thrill for anyone with a passing interest in history, with trips to sacred temples and ancient pueblos adding to the enjoyment of a vacation in Mexico. First things first and your Mexico cultural vacation starts in the capital, Mexico City, where the beach resorts and iconic pyramids on the Yucatan Peninsula give you just a flavour of what lies ahead. As well as unravelling the mysteries of Mexico's early civilisations you'll also be treated to an array ...Read more >

Take in the rich history and diverse culture of Morocco on an eight-day Premium adventure. Marvel at the Mosque of Hassan II in Casablanca, discover the enchanting medina of Meknes, uncover ancient history at the Roman ruins of Volubilis, wander through twisting alleyways in Fes el-Bali, relax in the lakeside settlement of Bin el-Ouidane and watch Djemaa el-Fna come to life in Marrakech. Experience life in the Middle Atlas Mountains, share stories and food with a local family in Fes, travel with a local leader and gain unrivalled insight to the Moroccan way of life.Read more >

Joining a small group of like-minded travelers for this eight day India Golden Triangle vacation is a great idea for making new friends as you see the sights and experience the sounds of India. Rickshaw rides around Old Delhi, palaces and bazaars in Jaipur, and the Taj Mahal in Agra all combine to fabulous effect with a heritage homestay bound to add to the cultural and natural attraction of time spent on tour in Rajasthan. India Golden Triangle vacations never fail to excite and enlighten in equal measures and this eight day small group tour is certainly no different with a world of markets, food stalls and iconic fortresses providing one unforgettable memory after the next. Read more >

If you’re longing to tour Costa Rica, then this two-week vacation offers the opportunity to do just that, with a round trip from San Jose featuring visits to both coasts and some of the country’s top national parks. Aside from Tortuguero, Arenal Volcano and Manuel Antonio, this Costa Rica tour also includes trips to Monteverde cloud forest as well as chances to spend time with local people in a homestay at Santa Rosa de Pocosol and get stuck into cooking some local recipes for dinner. From natural thermal springs and waterfalls to volcanoes and white-sand beaches, this is your opportunity to tour Costa Rica’s best bits.Read more >

This nine day Mexico small group vacation is not only a journey around some of Mexico’s finest cities but also a delicious food adventure. Because so much of Mexican culture revolves around food, and drink of course. Starting in Mexico City, we feast from morning until night, from breakfast bakeries, to taco street food to mezcal bars. While leaving you plenty of time to explore the archaeological and architectural gems of this great city at your own pace. From the main capital city to Puebla, which is considered the foodie capital by many, and which you will discover on a culinary tour that allows us to gorge on dishes that have both Spanish and pre-Hispanic influences. Puebla is also a ...Read more >

This Japan activity vacation takes you on an adventurous journey through some of the country’s most magnificent landscapes, while also spending time at important cultural heritage sites along the way. Starting in Tokyo and finishing in Osaka, travel in a guided small group, mostly by train, along a carefully crafted itinerary where every day is totally different. Our first stop after arriving in Tokyo is Narai, just one of several old post towns that we visit on the iconic Nakasendo Way, hiking through the region’s ancient forests and Kiso Valley. Our next stop is Kyoto which we explore on foot and by bike, visiting its famous shrines and ancient streets on foot and then cycling out of the ...Read more >