This tour is aboard the Yellow Submarine semisubmersible. Unlike other boats, this semisubmersible allows us to watch the whales immersed in their world. Underwater, the perspective is completely different, the experience is the same as if you were diving with them.
While remaining close to the ship, we observe all the time through the 40 windows of the underwater cabin. On board, passengers can move freely and choose the ship's deck to observe from the water surface like a traditional whale
WildlifeWhale watching
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Guangzhou is a modern metropolitan thriving on around an ancient city. On this guided tour, take a full day to explore the cultural relics of the city on the banks of the Pearl River.
Discover the exquisite craftsmanship of the region's artisans in the ancestral temple of the Chen family, wander around the beautiful Shamian Island with its European heritage, admire the Five-Ram sculpture and Zhenhai Tower in Yuexiu Park and visit the 1,500-years-old Temple of the Six Banyan Trees.
Your local guide will meet you at your downtown hotel at 8:30-9:00 am. Enjoy a comfortable transfer around Guangzhou in an air-conditioned vehicle.
First, head to the Chen Clan Academy, the ancestral temple of the Chen family. The temple, built in quintessential Guangdong architecture, is famed for its extensive collection of art pieces of wood, stone, and brick carving and metalwork. The special historical, artistic and scientific significance of the temple makes it one of the major cultural attractions in Guangzhou.
Proceed to Shamian Island, a concession area for the French and the British in the 19th century. The colonial history of the area has left a distinct European footprint on the island with western-style architecture abound. Wander around its quiet streets to understand firsthand the region's diverse history.
After having lunch in a nice local restaurant, move on to Guangzhou’s largest park, Yuexiu Park. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and marvel at the Five-Ram sculpture carved from 130 pieces of granite and the Zhenhai Tower, also named Five-Storied Pagoda.
Conclude your tour with a visit to the 1,500-years-old Temple of the Six Banyan Trees. Flower Pagoda, the main structure of the temple, was built in 1097 and was named for its colorful exterior. Learn about the site's history and its religious significance in the region. End the day with a comfortable transfer back to you hotel with a head full of cherished memories of your trip.
Any trip to China is incomplete without a visit to the magnificent Great Wall, and one of the best places to admire the grand structure is from Beijing.
This guided bus tour will take you solely to the Mutianyu Great Wall in Beijing, so that you can thoroughly explore the structure. Mutianyu is one of the best-preserved and best-known sections of the wall, and during hotter months, it's also one of the least crowded locations--making it a relaxing visit.
Your tour guide will pick you up from your Beijing downtown hotel lobby at around 7 – 8 am based on hotel location and settle you into a comfortable, air-conditioned bus to start the trip.
It takes approximately 1.5 hours to drive up to Mutianyu Great Wall. During the drive, your English-speaking tour guide will provide you with historical and cultural context in relation to the Wall so that your trip and be all the more engaging.
Upon arrival, make a short visit to a jade carving factory to learn about the Chinese jade culture and see the unique carving craft. Then you may hike up or take a cable car at your own expense to explore the beauty of the Great Wall. You can take some epic pictures, admire the tensely distributed watchtowers, soak up the stunning natural scenery for around four hours at the Mutianyu Great Wall.
To leave you enough time on the Great Wall, lunch is excluded in this tour, but you may bring bottled water and snack. Later at around 2 pm, rejoin the group and have a relaxing transfer back to your hotel.
Join us for an exciting day hiking through the wilds of Northern Thailand.
Meeting at your hotel in the city and depart Chiang Mai. Travel by car for approximately 1.5 hour to the trek starting point, in the mountain. Arrive at the starting point and begin your adventure.
Hike along one of the numerous available routes using local trails that can vary depending on the conditions of the day. The versatility of the itinerary will ensure that you experience some of Thailand's most pristine forest up close. Stop for lunch in the lush jungle or at a village, and enjoy a delicious lunch of homemade Thai food with fresh fruits, and a local freshly brewed coffee. (Hike 5 km)
After lunch, short walk to meet our drive or option to hike another hour to reach the next village, on a mostly downhill trail. Encounter friendly locals and get a glimpse into their everyday lives at the village. Drive back to Chiang Mai for an approximate arrival time in the city at 17:00. Drop off at your hotel.
ExplorerActive and outdoor
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Discover Halong Bay- one of UNESCO World Heritage Site on this 2-day cruise trip from Hanoi. You’ll be impressed at Vietnam's spectacular wonder. Explore the Vung Vieng floating fishing village by bamboo boat or kayak. Wallow in clear blue water or relax on the sun deck and take in the panoramic views of the magnificent Halong Bay and enjoy the magnificent sunrise and sunset views from your sun deck.
This 2-day-tour covers almost the beautiful highlights of Halong Bay and some famous fishing villages. Tourists can have a fully experience with sea kayaking, enjoy the fresh BBQ seafood and take part in other exotic activities.
Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city. As the capital of Vietnam for almost a thousand years, Hanoi is considered one of the main cultural centers of Vietnam, where most Vietnamese dynasties have left their imprint. Even though some relics have not survived through wars and time, the city still has many interesting cultural and historic monuments for visitors and residents alike.
Hanoi has rich food traditions and many of Vietnam's most famous dishes; it has been selected as one of the top 10 cities for food in the world by Shermans Travel. Vietnam's national dish Phở has been also named as one of the Top5 street food in the world by global post.
Sri Lanka – the teardrop shaped island in the Indian Ocean – offers a dream escape for road cyclists looking to test their endurance on a mesmerisingly varied terrain. In the far north, long causeways arc over scenic lagoons. Amidst the “Cultural Triangle”, quiet backroads lead to the iconic Sigiriya Lion Rock. In the Central Highlands, tea estates line switchbacks coiling up the mountains. And in the south, rural lanes dissect a vibrant landscape of rice paddies and banana plantations. This 12-day road biking traverse across the entire length of Sri Lanka opens a window into the natural beauty and cultural richness of this captivating island nation.
The tour begins with a warm-up ride through the coconut groves of the west coast, after which we transfer north to the Jaffna Peninsula. Once the centre of Sri Lanka’s long-lasting Civil War, today it is a peaceful and prospering region known as the heartland of the country’s Tamil population. We hop across lagoons to reach the northernmost point of Sri Lanka and take to the plains to reach Mannar Island, a birdwatching paradise. From here we begin our journey south, riding through the country’s “rice bowl” to discover a triad of UNESCO World-Heritage Sites: the ancient city of Anuradaphura, Sigirya Lion Rock, and the Dambulla Caves. After a rest day in Kandy — home to Sri Lanka’s most sacred Buddhist temple — we ride deep into the tea-growing highlands. Here, we put our legs to the test, climbing above 1,500 m ASL through rolling hills covered by rows of tea bushes. Then, we transition to the jungles and grasslands of Udawalawe National Park where you have the opportunity to spot wild elephants. Our final ride brings us to the Dondra Head Lighthouse, the southernmost tip of Sri Lanka, where we celebrate at the nearby beaches of Mirissa. The tour ends with a transfer to Colombo, Sri Lanka’s capital.
Join us on this invigorating island adventure and earn your place in Sri Lanka’s road biking hall of fame!
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Colombo, Negombo, Sigiriya, Udaw
Colombo, Negombo, Sigiriya, Udawalawe National Park, Jaffna, Casuarina Beach, Mannar Island, Anuradhapura, Melsiripura, Kandy, Hatton
Discover Delhi from a local perspective on this unique tour of the city using bicycles, tuk-tuks, rickshaws, and the metro system. Cycle with your guide through the India Gate to visit the stunning monuments, palaces, and parks that make Delhi so special. Learn how to navigate the metro and wave down motorized rickshaws to visit bustling markets and the breathtaking Jama Mosque.
As a setting of Ang Lee’s classic 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon', Hongcun was catapulted to international fame overnight. A beautiful village located in Anhui province, Hongcun was often frequented by painters wanting to capture the beauty of this place on their canvas in the past.
Join us on this guided day tour and explore this ancient village with a rich history and a beautiful landscape. Your English-speaking tour guide will call you one day in advance to reconfirm the details of the tour. Arrive in the lobby of Huangshan International Hotel ( Number 31, Huangshan Road, Tunxi District, Huangshan city) before 08:00 am and meet your tour guide and group members.
Enjoy a 90-minute bus ride (shared) to Hongcun Village. See various sights in the village, including South Lake, Chengzhi Hall, Lexu Hall, Shuren Hall, etc. The 150 or so houses in the village were built during the time when Ming and Qing dynasties ruled over China. Spend two hours exploring the village before making your way back to the meeting point in Huangshan.
Excellent tour, well managed, mainly flat, but some challenging downhill rides. plenty of other sites and variety, would have liked more time on the cruise.
Bicycle tours
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
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon, Hoi An, Halong Bay, Cu Chi Tunnels, Mekong Delta, Nha Trang, Quy Nhon
The 'Annapurna Sanctuary trek' takes you into a hidden bowl in the heart of the Annapurna range, where you are surrounded by a spectacular panorama of towering peaks, ten of which are over 6,000m. One of the more popular Annapurna treks, this trek takes you as far as Annapurna Base Camp at 4,095m. We reach the sanctuary after a beautiful and varied trek through the Himalayan foothills, passing through small villages, mixed forests and terraced farmland. En-route we enjoy great mountain views at sunrise from Poon Hill. An excellent introduction to Nepal and trekking in Annapurnas.
You begin your tour in Kathmandu where you'll have a free day to explore the sights and sounds of the capital at your leisure. From Kathmandu you have a scenic road journey to Pokhara where your trek begins from nearby Naya Pul. Staying in lodges throughout, you will get to meet and talk with other trekkers and guides each evening, and discuss the places you've visited, and the route ahead, as well as making a contribution to the local economy.
Starting in the foothills, immediately north of Pokhara you start the trek by climbing to Ghorepani, where you can enjoy beautiful sunrise views of the Annapurna range from Poon Hill. From Ghorepani you cross several valleys and then ascend along the beautiful Modi Khola valley. Deep Rhododendron forests, with sprinklings of a whole range of orchids, and bamboo forests replete with chattering monkeys, are a dominant feature of this trek.
As you walk further up into the centre of the Annapurna Himal, you will visit Machhapuchhare Base Camp followed by Annapurna Base Camp itself. As you enter the Annapurna Sanctuary (a mountain ringed amphitheatre of immense proportions), you will be rewarded with spectacular views of 10 snow-capped peaks above 6,000m. The peaks include: Fang, Glacier Dome, Homunculi, Annapurna, Annapurna South, Annapurna 1, Annapurna 3 and Machhapuchhare. All of these, combined with the impressive backdrop of the south face of Annapurna 1 (8,090m) make this trek a truly unique and unforgettable experience. After some time exploring the Sanctuary, you retrace your steps for a couple of days to leave, before trekking back towards Pokhara, stopping along the way at the hot springs near Jhinnadunda.
You have a free day in Pokhara which we leave to give you time to relax in this peaceful lakeside town, and to allow for any delays on the trek itself. From Pokhara you travel by road back to Kathmandu and have a little free time to do some last minute shopping or a little more sightseeing around the city and surrounding valley.
Extensions are available to visit Chitwan or Bardia National Parks, try some white-water rafting or perhaps even a home stay in a nearby Newari village.
Trekking and HikingMountains
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge, Home-stay
Age Range
12-75 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Kathmandu, Annapurna Base Camp
Kathmandu, Annapurna Base Camp, Bambo, Jhinnudanda, Pothana, Pokhara, Hille, Ghorepani, Tadapani, Chhomrong, Himalayan Hotel, Machhapuchhre Base Camp
The northern province of Rajasthan is awash with all the colours of India, and the best way to immerse yourself in local life is of course on two wheels. Over 15 days, you’ll explore Delhi’s wonders, wander the streets of Jaipur (the Pink City), cycle to the holy lake of Pushkar where pilgrims cleanse their sins, and the White City of Udaipur, known as the ‘Venice of the East’. Ride through the Chittorgarh countryside, stay in a 16th-century castle, search for tigers in the Ranthambhore National Park, catch some rest in a 400-year-old first and then set your sights on the Taj Mahal in Agra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. With plenty of opportunity to meet locals, sip on chai and feast on the delicious local cuisine – you'll fall even harder for India’s allure.
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Tent, Camping
Age Range
14-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
New Delhi, Ranthambhore National
New Delhi, Ranthambhore National Park, Madhogarh, Agra, Jaipur, Pushkar, Udaipur, Paangarh, Rajasthan, Bijaipur, Bundi
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We really enjoyed this comprehensive tour of Vietnam. Including time in more rural areas as well as the well known cities and sites, it gave us a great insight into local culture and there was plenty of opportunity to meet the locals who were incredibly friendly. The trip ran seemlesly in the extremely capable hands of our tour leader Diem, one of the best we've had (this was our 6th family holiday with Explore). Highlights would include all of the bike rides, exploring Tam Coc caves by boat, Saigon by cyclo, the amazing food, so fresh and plentiful, and the kids loved haggling for bargains in the markets and shops (especially Hoi An). Accommodation and transport were both of a great standard. Well done Explore!
Active and outdoorExplorer
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge, Eco Lodge, Home-stay, Sleeper Train
Age Range
7-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Mekong Delta, Mai Chau, Halong Bay, Ha Long Bay, Hue
