Wow!
This trip was just incredible.Temples,Buddhas,meeting elephants,travelling on the Death railway ,swimming in the river Kwai and so much more. If you want to learn about the history and culture of this beautiful country then this is the trip for you.
Our guide Wit was absolutely outstanding and he made the trip so special.
This was our first trip with Explore and we will definitely be booking another.
Active and outdoorWildlife
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Home-stay, Resort
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Elephant Na
Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Elephant Nature Park, Si Satchanalai, Sukhothai, Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi
One of the best trips I have done for ages. Mohamed was an amazing guide - not only knowledgeable but also great at helping us to navigate travelling in Egypt and at arranging things so that it all flowed smoothly and easily.
It is an amazing itinerary, especially if you allow for including as many of the optional excursions as you can - an intense ten days with a huge amount packed in without feeling rushed. Hotels were all good (and well located), as was the boat and the food. The sleeper train was probably the low point - not all that comfortable and poor food - but it made the best use of the time in terms of travelling and it's only for one night. Despite tensions elsewhere in the Middle East, this never felt unsafe in any way.
Overall, an amazing trip and well worth going. Thanks to Mohamed and all at Explore!
Active and outdoorCruise
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Ship Cabin
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel
Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Valley Of The Kings
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Excellent trip. The last trip I did with Explore was 30 years ago. I am recently retired and decided to join a small walking group . Used Explore again and was not disappointed. Excellent team in London. Guide professional, knowledgable , super safety conscious and sociable as I would have expected. Walking terrain in Crete is quite challenging but thanks to our guide we all managed to complete our hikes. Great group of people too!
Walking tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
ABOUT THIS TRIP
Experience the captivating history and vibrant culture of South Africa on this solo tour. Explore the vibrant city of Johannesburg and discover Soweto township, a cultural melting pot with extraordinary heritage sites that will fascinate any visitor. Continue your journey to Kruger National Park, home to extraordinary wildlife where you may spot Africa's Big Five. Next, you will travel to Stellenbosch, a glorious South African town boasting Cape Dutch architecture. This is the warm and wonderful heart of the Cape Wine Lands. Pay a visit to Cape Town, the modern city with an extraordinary history that is regularly voted one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Take the time to stroll along the waterfront and visit Table Mountain — or simply relax and enjoy some last-minute shopping. End your extraordinary tour of South Africa with a bang in Cape Town!
This is a Solo Tour
You don't pay single supplement and get a room for yourself!
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
Age Range
8-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Stellen
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Stellenbosch, Hazyview, Kruger National Park
Veer off the beaten track and discover some of Central Europe’s up-and-coming hotspots on this ten-day adventure. Starting off in cultured and cosmopolitan Budapest, travel to the Serbian capital of Belgrade for a taste of a city on the rise. Learn about Bosnia and Herzegovina’s war years in Sarajevo, stop by the famed Old Bridge of Mostar and finish things up in medieval Dubrovnik of Game of Thrones fame. Melding the past with the present and the raw with the cultivated, this Balkans adventure gives you the power to see Central Europe your way, with a local leader on hand to steer you in the right direction.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hostel, Hotel
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Dubrovnik, Budapest, Belgrade, S
Dubrovnik, Budapest, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Mostar, Kotor
Head on the adventure of a lifetime with a fascinating trip to Central Europe! You will see some of the most breathtaking landscapes and famous landmarks in the world with this tour from Austria to Germany. Begin your journey in Vienna, the Imperial capital of Austria known for its extravagant castles and gorgeous green parks. Visit the Schonbrunn Palace, which served as the residence to the Habsburgs, and make your way through the beautiful gardens. Next, you will travel to Budapest, the Queen of the Danube, and the capital of Hungary. Head on a breathtaking boat tour on the Danube River to see how the sub-cities of Buda and Pest are split. Your next stop will be in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia home to the legendary Old Town and Michael’s Gate. From there you will travel to Prague, one of the most beautiful medieval cities in Europe, where you will visit Prague Castle and head on a boat tour on the Vltava River. Cross the border into Germany to visit Lauf An Der Pegnitz, a picturesque village in Bavaria, and discover the extraordinary architecture of Wurzburg. Your final stop will be in Frankfurt, a bustling cosmopolitan city on the River Main, known for its futuristic skyline. Your tour of Vienna, Budapest, Prague, and Frankfurt will come to an end in this fascinating city!
This tour was a wonderful experience. A nice size at 28 happy people, luxurious coach, amazing driver & guide extraordinaire . Accommodations were very good & often pleasantly out of the ordinary. The optional activities are worth the extra expense. Highly recommend this tour.
Countryside and village visits
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort, Villa
Age Range
5-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Rome, Venice, Monteriggioni, Luc
Rome, Venice, Monteriggioni, Lucca, Sorrento, Todi
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Initially before booking the trip I thought it was extremely overpriced.
However(our tour guide) was fantastic. He made the trip worth every penny and was extremely organised and knowledgeable. The locations were great, and the activities were really cool.
was a fantastic character, and became a friend by ensuring we all had fun. He looked after and catered for everyone’s needs and requirements, promoting safety above all else, and more than once went the extra mile to ensure we all had a great time (joining myself at CrossFit and his traditional dance moves were personal highlights).
I hope he gets the recognition he deserves, as I would love to book a similar trip with Contiki in future because of this great experience.
I would also recommend that you include huacachina in future - I went there on my own and it was one of the coolest experiences - maybe this could be added as an extra at the beginning of the trip.
Join us on this 3-day guided tour of Varanasi, a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh that dates back to the 11th century B.C. Regarded as the spiritual capital of India, the city draws Hindu pilgrims from all over the world who come to take a dip in the Ganges and worship in its shrines.
Start your trip by visiting some of the major cultural landmarks of the city, including Manas and Vishwanath temples. Explore some of its famous ghats and see an evening aarti. Enjoy a morning boat ride on the river and travel to Sarnath, where the Buddha gave his first sermon. We will drop you off at the airport or the train station in Varanasi after the trip is over.
Travel into desert landscapes heavy with mystery on this 11-day journey through Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Watch the sunset over technicolour minarets in Khiva, learn about Turkmen rural life with a stay in a secluded mountain village and visit a local horse breeder at his farm to see how he prepares food and cares for his Akhal-Teke horses. Wander through the ancient ruins of the Silk Road in Merv, watch the sunset over ‘The Gates of Hell’ crater and revel in the eastern futurism of Ashgabat. On this trip far away from tourists, you’ll step off the beaten track and wander through ancient lands with local leaders who have all the fascinating insights.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Florin is a great tour operator, very knowledgeable, very helpful, very nice, very comfortable on this tour, and very friendly. If I go to another tour I want him to be our guide.
Dare to live one of the best experiences in the jungle of Cusco, this 7-day package, will show you the most amazing places that combine culture, nature, and customs of the surrounding towns that we will cross once we are on route. Thus, we will visit part of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, such as Chinchero, Maras and Moray.
And then, head to one of the fantastic adrenaline-filled adventures, the Inca Jungle route. It includes activities such as biking, hiking, rafting and zipline, and while we do each one, we will discover archaeological sites, beautiful valleys and sacred glacial mountains, culminating our journey in the majestic citadel of Machu Picchu.
Do not lose this opportunity to visit Machu Picchu via this unique alternative experience through the Andes and the jungle.
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Hostel, Lodge
Age Range
10-60 yrs
Operated in
english, spanish
Destinations
Cusco, Machu Picchu, Lima, Santa
Cusco, Machu Picchu, Lima, Santa Teresa, Aguas Calientes, Santa Maria
Scandinavia has astonishing sightseeing for those who like nature or history. The experience was even better with Contiki. Ollie our trip manager and Tamas our drive provide a lot of historical information, curiosities and we were able to drive to some other places for sightseeing. Highly recommend it.
Sightseeing Tours
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Lodge, Resort, Hotel
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Copenhagen, Helsinki, Stockholm
Copenhagen, Helsinki, Stockholm, Oslo, Elverum, Torgås
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