Destinations
We set out to get under the skin of the 130 destinations that we visit, from Egypt to Jamaica and from Bolivia to Japan. Combining the must-sees with the who-knews, we provide authentic travel experiences across the globe.
Africa
Discover the vast, diverse continent that is Africa. Navigate through aromatic medinas, drive across stretching golden plains in search of the Big Five and discover tribal cultures. We challenge you not to fall in love.
Asia
Asia offers a heady mix of diverse traditions, religions, cuisine and architecture. Iconic monuments from the Great Wall of China to the Taj Mahal, and scenery from Indonesian rice paddies to the staggering Himalaya, give a flavour of its variety.
Australasia
Australasia is a region of vibrant colour, staggering landscapes and contrasting cultures. Compact yet varied, New Zealand is all about the great outdoors. It's best explored on foot, where you'll cover lakes and mountains, coasts and glaciers.
Europe
From the windswept Atlantic coast to the vast taiga forests in the east, and from the polar tundra to the sun-kissed Mediterranean, Europe's variety is second to none. The diversity of its cuisine, culture and climate mirrors that of its landscape.
Middle East
The Middle East is a heady concoction of welcoming people, ancient sites, stunning desert scenery and delicious food. Uncover history that spans millenia in colossal archaeological sites and sleep under starlit skies in the Arabian desert.
North America
North America is home to dynamic cities, rich cultural diversity and inspiring National Parks. From the canyons and deserts of the USA to Canada's Rocky Mountains and Alaska's wildlife, North America's charms are hard to resist.
Central America
The thin strip of land connecting North and South America contains eight countries packed with fascinating Mayan history, colourful modern cultures and pristine beaches. Here the rainforests, cloud forests and barrier reef bustle with biodiversity.
Caribbean
Fields of sugar cane, rum distilleries, freshly-cooked fish and jerk chicken and a laid-back attitude to life - there's lots to love about Caribbean holidays. And that's without even mentioning the glittering azure waters and miles of sandy beaches.
South America
South America is a continent of superlatives. Explore the world's largest rainforest and marvel at its highest waterfall. Walk its longest mountain range and discover its highest capital city. All washed down with hearty food and world-class wines.
Polar Regions
Our polar expeditions are among the most awe-inspiring journeys you'll ever make. Choose from the Arctic, home to polar bear and walrus, or the towering icebergs and penguin rookeries of Antarctica.
Experiences
Adventure doesn't have to take you out of your comfort zone; from activities like zip-wiring in Costa Rica, to tasting local dishes in Italy and staying with local families in Peru, there's a little adventure to be found on all our travels.
Walking and trekking
Our walking and trekking holidays take you closer to your destination. Choose from gentle walks through vineyards and along coastlines in Europe or more challenging mountain treks.
Cycling holidays
You'll discover more travelling on two wheels. A cycling holiday means slowing down and getting under the skin of a destination, from the Spanish Pyrenees to the rice paddies of Vietnam.
Self-Guided holidays
A self-guided trip is a holiday on your own terms. Set your own pace, choose when and where you stop, and enjoy the challenge of navigating yourself. We'll look after the rest, from routes and maps to luggage and accommodation.
Polar Voyages
Wildlife tours
Come face-to-face with mountain gorillas in Uganda, search for rhino in Swaziland or swim with sea lions in the Galapagos. We've put together 100 wildlife trips across all seven continents, from long weekends in Finland to epic Polar expeditions.
Explore Beyond (Limited Edition)
Explore beyond the usual tourist landmarkets on our limited edition holidays. From photography trips with professional photographers to festival tours with local experts, our Beyond trips offer once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
About
At Explore, we're the experts in adventure travel. Our small group adventure holidays have been running since 1981. Today, Explore is one of the most trusted travel companies in the UK with over 500 trips to more than 120 countries.
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Offers
From time to time we publish discounts and special offers. We’ll signpost those here, along with any last-minute trip availability. Stay tuned to find your perfect trip at a great price.
We've temporarily suspended trips to protect your family and ours. Putting the safety of our customers and team above all else, we are suspending all travel until 31 August 2020. Update as at 4.00pm BST, 3 July 2020 – we have contacted all customers due to depart in August. September departures The UK government have removed restrictions advising against non-essential travel to 67 countries; the need to quarantine on return to the UK after travel to these destinations has been removed. Whilst this is welcome news it does not mean that the world is open to unrestricted travel just yet as many countries still have both entry and travel restrictions in place. Our team is working on trips due to depart in September and assessing the viability of being able to successfully operate trips. We are working through departures in date order and will continue to contact those customers who are due to depart in the first week of September to update them on the status of their trip. In addition we are reviewing all other September trips and will update this page with our progress. We hope to operate as many holidays as possible in September and with information so rapidly changing this staged approach allows us to respond accordingly.
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