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This was an excellent trip that not only took us to a number of really interesting sites across northern India but also gave us the opportunity to meet and interact with the local people on the train journeys. Our guide, Vivek, was excellent, ensuring that everything ran to plan despite the trains to Varanasi being especially busy due to the Kumbh Mela. The last day in Amritsar when we visited the Golden Temple and the Beating of the Retreat/flag down ceremony at the Wagah Crossing was a superb end to a fantastic journey.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Sleeper Train, Lodge
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Amritsar, Kolkata, Shimla, Bodh
Amritsar, Kolkata, Shimla, Bodh Gaya, Varanasi, Agra, New Delhi
First of all, shout out to Doan the tour leader. Passion for his country was contagious, he had us all transfixed with his stories and guides through history, food and culture.
The whole team was fantastic, making us feel welcome. They gave us space so we felt like we were exploring and adventuring, but if we needed them (puncture etc) suddenly they would appear.
Very happy with the tour. Cycling through amazing landscapes, remote villages and vibrant cities. Variation of light cycling, more challenging and chill out days (Beach and City).
Pace of cycling was adapted to our fitness. This tour will work whether you are a leisure cyclist or someone looking for some challenge.
Now we have done a cycle tour with Explore, its difficult to consider doing anything else. Cycling adds to the sense of adventure and gives a connection to the country you don't get otherwise. Explore put together an itinerary and ran the tour faultlessly.
To add, I was surprised by the quality of Hotel. Better than I expected.
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
A wonderful trip, wonderful people, amazing sights and glorious walking weather.
Our guide, Matteo and all of the Hotel staff were warm, friendly and welcoming. I would highly recommend taking this trip with Explore.
City sightseeingWalkingBeach
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
You will see beautiful old buildings and many other things on this interesting trip but early May was the wrong time to go this year. We were quite cold most of the time. During our walking tour of Tartu, it even snowed a little. At least we didn't encounter much rain.
The hotels are very good, with excellent access to the Old Towns in the three capitals. Explore has changed the hotels that people complained about, I think.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
A wonderful trip made in large part by the excellent guide Ester Galindo, perhaps the best we’ve had in 20+ trips with Explore. She worked very hard to keep all the varied group happy by finding routes where the more adventurous could take a slight detour and experience more challenging terrain whilst she looked after the others. Not an easy task when there was 15 of us and her. She also had to rearrange the itinerary due to bad weather. Kind, caring and enthusiastic and with a smile on her face throughout. Great walks - approx 4-5 hours each day averaging 6-7 miles or so in spectacular cliff top terrain. Good apart-hotel ( a bit “resort-y” for Explore?) with a splendid breakfast buffet. Great group of like minded people. 5 stars but only issue was the booking process with Explore which is not as good as it used to be. Vague at times, promised return calls not made, loyalty discount not applied correctly, flights unclear, etc etc! (Blamed by Explore on them being overwhelmed during a Sale promotion). Doesn’t inspire confidence but the trip delivered in the end which is the important thing.
Walking toursBeach
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Lanzarote, Playa Quemada, Timanf
Lanzarote, Playa Quemada, Timanfaya, La Graciosa, Famara Beach, Arrieta, Costa Teguise
I'm a regular Explore traveller but this is the first time I've gone "upgraded".
Certainly the hotels were of very good quality. Although the trip involved much travelling it was well organised and went smoothly. Our guide was excellent, she ensured that we had a great experience at all the points of interest during the trip, full of information and interesting stories.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
It's pretty much exactly as described. This trip is all about the highlights of these countries. You're not seeing much off the beaten track, but you are going with a very experienced guide who knows the areas and their history like the back of their hand.
The trip was pretty fast paced but we had a couple of days in between to relax and enjoy areas at our own pace. My friend who joined me on the tour and I had an absolute blast. We're both 25 and the youngest in the group by approximately 30 years, but by the end it made no difference at all and we all got on very well.
Honestly, a great first experience of Southeast Asia, we stayed in beautiful accommodation, everything went so smoothly and nothing went wrong. Loved it.
City sightseeingCruise
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
We thoroughly enjoyed our week in Laos. Our group was great fun and the guides did a good job, although sometimes it was confusing having a local guide and a lead guide. The itinerary was good and varied. Hotels were OK given standards in Laos, although the one in Vang Vieng was less good. Packing advice from Explore was somewhat bewildering. Never did work out why suitcases were not recommended. We did take our bicycle helmets but nobody else did!
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
A superb experience. I cannot fault the itinerary in any way. The accommodations, food, scenery and activities were all great. Our tour leader Kastro was brilliant, always positive and always determined to ensure all had the best time. Kastro’s knowledge of the terrain, the geology, geography, wildlife, culture and even daft things like toilets was exemplary. A group ranging from 22years to 79years must have taken some management but he took it all in his stride and everyone got on great and had a great time. Lots of safari time all done ethically and responsibly as well as a host of fabulous landscapes big skies, wonderful sunsets, coffee stops, apple pie stops and some of the greatest picnics stops on earth.
Active and outdoor
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Windhoek, Etosha National Park
Windhoek, Etosha National Park, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Cape Cross Seal Reserve