Mexico, Belize & Guatemala
Zip around Central America without missing out on the best parts of Intrepid’s 13 Days Guatemala to Mexico Adventure. Travel from the cobblestone streets of Antigua through blissful Belize and along the Yucatan Peninsula to the beach joys of Playa del Carmen.
Highlights include climbing stone temples amid the jungle skies in Tikal, island-style relaxing in Caye Caulker, and sinking your feet in white sand and clear water in Tulum.
From volcano-strewn Antigua to the laid-back charm of the Mexican coast, this tour offers a bit of action, a dose of history and culture, and well-deserved relaxation.
Excursion: Guatemala to Mexico
WHO: Fearless
When: Regular departures throughout the year
How long: 13 days
How much: From £ 977 excluding flights
Turkey, Georgia, Armenia, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and China
Join Oasis Overland on this ultimate expedition in the footsteps of Alexander the Great and Marco Polo through Europe and Central Asia.
This challenging expedition follows ancient trade routes through some of the world’s oldest cities. You travel through historical and legendary countries and experience wide and varied landscapes and unique cultures on an unforgettable journey along the Silk Road.
Excursion: Istanbul to Beijing
WHO: Land oasis
When: Departures Apr.
How long: 15 weeks
How much: From £ 4,950 excluding flights
Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia
Be enchanted by Eastern Europe on Regent Holidays’ 10-day Baltic Capital Cities tour. Visit the baroque buildings and towering towers of the UNESCO-listed Vilnius Old Town – the largest in Europe.
Visit Riga to explore Medieval and Art Nouveau architecture, as well as the Soviet-style central market, and end your trip in Tallinn, a charming maze of cobbled streets, 14th-century churches, and a bustling Town Hall Square.
Excursion: Classic Baltics group tour
WHO: Regent Holidays
When: Departures from May to September
How long: 8 days
How much: From £ 995 excluding flights
Nepal, India & Maldives
Spend an epic month in Asia on World Expeditions’ 29-day Summit to Sea journey. Admire Kathmandu’s Durbar Square before hiking amid the villages below the Annapurnas.
Then change the pace: fly to India to explore Delhi, the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur and Agra’s Taj Mahal. Finally, make your way to the Maldives to board a dhoni sailboat and cruise between the islands of paradise! Bliss.
Excursion: Summit to the sea
WHO: World expeditions
When: Departures from March to April and October to December
How long: 29 days
How much: From £ 3,260 excluding flights
Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, Macedonia and Kosovo
Cram in seven countries on Explore’s 16-day ex-Yugoslavia railroad adventure.
Stroll through large Balkan cities like Ljubljana, Sarajevo, Belgrade, Dubrovnik and then escape from wild beauties like Plitvice National Park and Lake Ohrid. You can also enjoy the constantly changing view of the train carriage.
Excursion: Former Yugoslavia Rail Adventure
WHO: Explore
When: Departures from May to July & September
How long: 16 days
How much: £ 2,060 (excluding flights)
Ghana, Togo & Benin
Take a tour with Dragoman, who connects three little-known nations overland on their 21-day West Africa trip between Accra and Accra.
In Ghana, sleep by Lake Volta and visit the slave trade ruins of Fort Prinzenstein. Hike in Togo in the Mont Klouto region and immerse yourself in the Vodun culture of Togoville. In Benin, visit the villages of Tata Somba, the stilt town of Ganvie and the lions of Pendjari National Park.
Excursion: Voodoo & Vibes of West Africa
WHO: Dragoman
When: Departures Jan & Dec
How long: 21 days
How much: From £ 1,088 (excluding flights and € 580 Kitty)
Galapagos & Peru
See nature at its best on Journey Latin America’s wildlife tour to Peru and Galapagos.
Upon arrival in Cusco, head to the Peruvian Amazon for a week of wildlife viewing and jungle exploration. You stay at Refugio Amazonas, a popular and respected lodge in the Tambopata region.
Then switch to a week cruising the islands of Ecuador: spot giant turtles, seals, boobies and bubbling volcanoes.
Excursion: Wildlife Peru and Galapagos
WHO: Travel Latin America
When: Departures all year round
How long: 14 days
How much: From £ 4,851 including flights
Sweden, Finland and Norway
The eight days of the three countries of the Aurora Zone – The Grand Aurora Tour offers an abundance of winter wonderland.
Spend the night at the Swedish ICEHOTEL before riding a husky sled through Finnish Lapland in search of the northern lights.
Be trendy in Norwegian Tromsø – the “Paris of the North” – and learn about the ways of the Sámi, meet reindeer, spin a snowmobile through the Norwegian wilderness and warm up in a sauna. Round off your adventure with one final chase for the aurora.
Excursion: The Grand Aurora Tour
WHO: Aurora Zone
When: Departure Jan to Mar.
How long: Nine days
How much: From £ 3,550 including flights
Northern Brazil, Suriname, French Guiana and Guyana
Bypass the tourists by heading to the under-visited north of the continent on Journey Latin America’s 18-day tour that tours the Guianas.
To start off in the northern Brazilian city of Boa Vista, cross the Takutu River to Guyana. Here you look for jaguars and harpy eagles on a safari before exploring the Dutch-influenced Paramaribo and driving to the former penal colony Îles du Salut (Salvation Islands).
Excursion: Pointing the way for the Guianas
WHO: Travel Latin America
When: Departures Oct.
How long: 18 days
How much: From £ 4,402 excluding flights
Germany, Austria, Switzerland
Hop on an e-bike and glide effortlessly past postcard-perfect villages, fairytale castles, cherry plantations and Gothic cathedrals.
The self-guided bike tour by B’Spoke Tours on Lake Constance crosses three countries – Austria, Switzerland, Germany. It also marks some of the most breathtaking mountain landscapes in Europe, observed from traffic-free, stress-free bike paths on the lake.
Excursion: Constance: three countries on three wheels
WHO: B’Spoke Tours
When: Flexible departures all year round
How long: Seven days
How much: From £ 715 excluding flights
China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran and Turkey
Cover a legendary thoroughfare as you go on a grand adventure on the Silk Road with Wild Frontiers.
On this 48-day trip, you’ll tick off no fewer than 15 UNESCO sites, including the Chinese Tiananmen Square and Terracotta Army, the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, and the ancient city of Merv in Turkmenistan.
If you take a look at the Golestan Palace in Tehran before traveling to Samarkand, Uzbekistan, your entire trip will be captured in one city: a melting pot of Asian culture.
Journey: The Great Silk Road Adventure
WHO: Wild borders
When: Departures May & Sep.
How long: 48 days
How much: From £ 10,595
Escape the resorts and discover something extraordinary in Central America on this 32-day trip through the region with G Adventures.
You will visit six countries and experience mighty ruins, clear Caribbean waters, Pacific waves, rainforests and breathtaking landscapes.
Expect indigenous Maya villages, hot springs and ruins, and fascinating adventures that few travelers can experience.
Excursion: Central American trip
WHO: G adventure
When: Regular departures throughout the year
How long: 32 days
How much: From £ 1,387 excluding flights
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