Take in the local vibes and discover the history surrounding this beautiful city on this fun, four-day city break. The busy capital of Sri Lanka is a city of contrast by the seaside. Colonial buildings, Hindu and Buddhist temples, modern skyscrapers and some lakes are combined in a melting pot of cultures and people.
There’s immersing yourself in the secretive kingdom of Bhutan, then there’s timing your visit to take in the extraordinary Black-Necked Crane Festival. This annual one-day celebration, held at Gangtey Monastery, marks the winter return of the birds with masked dances, drumming and food stalls. It’s colourful, joyous, and spiritual. Beyond the festival, you’ll discover the best of the kingdom: cliff-perched Buddhist monasteries, still-alive ancient traditions and pristine landscapes fiercely protected by local laws.
This itinerary is valid for the Black Crane Festival only. For alternative festival departures in Bhutan, please have a look at Paro Festival, Thimphu Festival or Trongsa Festival.
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, Lodge, Resort
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Kathmandu, Paro, Thimphu, Gangte
Kathmandu, Paro, Thimphu, Gangtey Valley, Punakha, Taktsang
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The tour was perfectly organised, in a fairly short time you can see a very large number of sights. It was a surprise to me that this was actually an individual tour. For that price, this format is miracle, at the same time, all the guides are russian speaking, which was also pleasent.
With the three cities of the Golden Triangle, Bengal tigers of Ranthambore and countless grand fortresses, the north is India at its most evocative. Led by an expert tour leader, we explore it in style: enjoying high tea in sight of the Taj Mahal, staying in the 15th-century Neemrana Fort-Palace and dining with a charming family. Add to that the everyday wonders – smiling locals, whizzing rickshaws and flavoursome curries – and you will see why North India is such a favourite with our groups.
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, Resort
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
New Delhi, Jaipur, Ranthambore N
New Delhi, Jaipur, Ranthambore National Park, Agra, Taj Mahal
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Temples glitter, nature runs wild, and distinct cultures flourish – Laos is a treasure chest just waiting to be unlocked. Luckily, our expert guides are the keyholders, taking you (mostly) by train to discover storied towns and cities, such as Vientiane, Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang, and off-grid to dense rainforests, meandering rivers and hidden waterfalls. To elevate the experience, we stay in a selection of wonderful hotels, including a resort deep within the protected forests of Nam Kat Yorla Pa.
One of Our Top Recommended Trips for 2026… Here’s Why After a brief absence, we’ve returned to Laos. And I couldn’t be more excited. With this new trip, we really are going deeper than we ever have before, allowing you to go far beyond the backpacker trail − Sarah Puttnam, destination expert
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, Resort
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Oudomxay
Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Oudomxay, Nam Kat, Luang Prabang
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Old and new, color and chaos, sticky cities and luscious mountain ranges… India is a wonderful cacophony that blazes a trail in your memory long after you get home. Ready to have your senses awakened, your imagination brought to life and your perception of the world changed forever? This is officially the trip for you.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
New Delhi, Udaipur, Agra, Rantha
New Delhi, Udaipur, Agra, Ranthambore National Park, Jaipur
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Avoid the classic tourist route to discover the tribal cultures and serene landscapes of South India. Guided by one of our much-loved Indian tour leaders, we head inland to explore forested hills, cruise tranquil backwaters, and tour fragrant coffee, tea and spice plantations. Also experience the best of India’s welcoming hospitality, feasting on delicious local dishes and staying in a range of Premium accommodations, including an unforgettable night on a houseboat.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Where the plains meet the Himalaya, India is at its most vivid and complex, manifested in a profusion of religions and landscapes. Join an expert local tour leader to experience it for yourself: ashrams, monasteries and gurdwaras, Amritsar’s famous Golden Temple, Tibetan culture and the Dalai Lama’s hometown of Dharamsala. Just as fascinating is watching daily life play out, meeting the friendly local people and, of course, eating the world-renowned cuisine.
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, Lodge, Resort, Hut
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
New Delhi, Amritsar, Rishikesh
New Delhi, Amritsar, Rishikesh, Shimla, Palampur, Dharamsala
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I really liked this trip, though I wish we stayed in Busan for at least another night. Both the Contiki and Korean guides were great, there were a few add-ons in each city to choose from and I definitely feel like I learned more about Korea than if I'd gone to the country without doing a Contiki tour. Thank you Joey and Lina!
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Guest House, Hotel
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Seoul, Jeju, Jeju island, DMZ, B
Seoul, Jeju, Jeju island, DMZ, Busan, Jeonju
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Hidden in a corner of the Himalaya, the secretive kingdom of Bhutan is an unforgettable destination with ancient traditions, spectacular mountain scenery and vibrant festivals. At these, hundreds gather to see monks in brightly coloured robes perform ritual dances. For several days there are masked dances and prayer meetings, and a general carnival atmosphere prevails. This extra-special departure takes in the Trongsa Festival, the oldest festival in Bhutan, which pays tribute to Guru Rinpoche through sacred performances and dances.
This itinerary is valid for Trongsa Festival only. For alternative festival departures in Bhutan, please have a look at Paro Festival, Thimphu Festival or the Black Crane Festival
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
This trip has been especially tailored for those travelers who don't have much time to spend in Agra but eager to see its monuments, including the famous Taj Mahal. The other heritages that travelers will see during this trip are Agra Fort and Baby Taj,
If you still find yourself with time after visiting these sites, that we can also add the Mughal Bazar, a local market, to the itinerary. We will drive you back to Delhi after that and drop you off at your desired destination.
Please note that we can offer pick-up services for this trip from your hotel in Delhi as well as from the airport or the railways station in the city. You will meet our tour guide on reaching Agra and the tour guide will show you all the mentioned monuments.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
15-79 yrs
Operated in
english, french, japanese, russian, spanish
Destinations
Agra, New Delhi
Agra, New Delhi
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Heaven is a place on earth. And it’s right here in the Philippines. Get ready for the ultimate 18-day love affair with the best beaches, cities and seaside gems in all of Asia. You’ll sample local eats, snorkel & swim in the sparkling sea, chase waterfalls and soak in the most beautiful island sunsets you’ll ever see, all with included flights & Special Stays.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Hotel, Hut, Resort
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
El Nido, Cebu, Puerto Princesa
El Nido, Cebu, Puerto Princesa, Port Barton, Moalboal, Bohol, Panglao, Boracay
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This was my first trip as a single person and I had a fabulous time. The group of 12 (four couples and four singles) really gelled and were very friendly, supportive and fun. The itinerary was very good, with at least one specific thing to do, see or visit each day. The high points were the tea plantation, the spice farm, the cookery evening, the wonderful scenery and the houseboat . The accommodation was generally very good, but the homestay was too basic to be an enjoyable experience. It didn't feel as though we were guests in someone's home, it felt more like a commercial exercise (eg the host talked of building a hotel next year to accommodate more guests). The food was excellent in most places with some well-chosen restaurants/snack bars, and plenty of choice for vegetarians, but I was a little disappointment at the street food experience, which was just selecting one cold, precooked snack (such as samosa, vada or fritter.) I was anticipating some freshly cooked food (while we looked on) such as rice and dahl or pani puri. Also, I thought that the purpose of visiting the market was to select spices and vegetables to use later in our cookery evening, but there wasn't an obvious link. Our guide, Sree, was flexible, knowledgeable and very accommodating of all our needs.
Overall a really great experience with a great group of people. Will definitely use Explore again for another adventurous trip.
City sightseeingSight
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Bungalow, Home-stay, Hotel, Resort
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Kerala & Tamil Nadu, Kochi, Munn
Kerala & Tamil Nadu, Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady
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