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Last minute holidays
The following walking and trekking holidays and cultural tours are scheduled to depart soon. If you would like to book a holiday you can do so online or by contacting the office. Please be aware that due to the short time before travel dates. hotel and flight availability could be limited.
- Discover the splendours of the ancient Silk Road cities
- Explore ruined desert cities and important archaeological sites
- Wonder at natural wonders such as the Charyn Canyon and the ‘Gates of Hell’
- Enjoy the splendid scenery of the Fann Mountains
- Learn about the many artisan crafts of the region
- Try your hand at yurt building and archery
- Take in the modern-day highlights of Tashkent and Ashgabat
- Travel throughout with a Tour Leader plus local expert guides
Flight inclusive from £6600, Land only from £5750
- Trek with pack horses along ancient mountain paths
- Walk some of the best sections of the Balkans Peace Trail
- Discover unspoilt alpine scenery and a timeless way of life
- Explore the 'Shangri La' Thethi Valley
- Experience the generous hospitality of the Balkan people
- Stay in cosy guesthouses and an authentic shepherd's hut
- Climb Gjeravica Peak at 2,656m
Flight inclusive from £2145, Land only from £1695
- Get first-hand insight into Bhutanese culture, traditions and way of life.
- Attend a Tibetan Buddhist festival.
- Enjoy many interesting day walks, including Tiger's Nest Monastery.
- Visit beautiful off-the-beaten-track valleys.
- Stay in handpicked homestays, good quality hotels and a deluxe camp on trek
- Trek for two days over the Saga La Pass to Drugyel Dzong in the Paro Valley.
Flight inclusive from £4650, Land only from £3450
- Explore four different scenically stunning UNESCO World Heritage sites
- See the picturesque High Caucasus mountains and snow-capped Mount Ararat
- Spend a night at a winery and sample Georgia’s world-renowned wines
- Uncover layers of history in Georgia with a tour of Tbilisi and the birthplace of Stalin
- Try your hand Lavash bread making and visit an Armenian arts and craft market
- Discover off-the-beaten-track monasteries and fascinating ancient temples
Flight inclusive from £2990, Land only from £2165
- Explore the main historical sites including a UNESCO World Heritage monastery
- Discover the vibrant capital Yerevan with its museums, markets and modern art
- Enjoy well-paced walks on scenic mountain paths with breathtaking views
- Walk a beautiful section of the Transcaucasian Trail to Goshavank Monastery
- Stay in comfortable, en suite accommodation throughout
Flight inclusive from £2320, Land only from £1700
- Explore a little known part of the High Atlas where you are unlikely to see many other trekking groups
- Discover the magical Bougamez Valley – known as the Happy Valley and considered one Morocco's best-kept secrets
- Walk and wade through the spectacular M’goun Gorges, carved into the mountains of the High Atlas
- Meet nomadic shepherds with their herds of sheep and goats
- Trek with experienced and fully qualified Berber guides
- Enjoy comfortable camping with good quality tents, chairs and dining table, tasty locally sourced food
- Stay in a centrally located riad hotel in Marrakesh
Flight inclusive from £1590, Land only from £1095
- Explore the cultural highlights of Bhutan including iconic Taktsang Monastery and Punakha Dzong
- First-rate accommodation in Bhutan using comfortable hotels and lodges
- Relax at Dwarika’s heritage hotel in Kathmandu
- Excellent and varied programme of gentle walks
- Join the flamboyant celebrations at a Bhutanese festival
Flight inclusive from £5445, Land only from £3995
- Discover the four fabulous cities of the Great Silk Road - Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand
- Explore the Nuratau Mountain range on a series of delightful village walks offering a real insight into traditional rural Uzbek life
- Enjoy three days of walking in the picturesque Chimgan mountains with high peaks and alpine-style meadows
- Stay in welcoming accommodation including good city hotels and friendly, family guesthouses
Flight inclusive from £2935, Land only from £2085
- Experience a genuine wilderness trek in the heart of the Annapurna mountains
- Cross three challenging passes: the Kang La, 5,300m, the Mesokanto La, 5,120m and the Namun La, 4,850m
- Enjoy incredible close-up views of the Annapurnas, Machhapuchare, Manaslu and Dhaulagiri
- Camp at 5,000m at stunning Tilicho lake - a unique experience
- Explore the delightful mountain villages of Naar and Phu
Flight inclusive from £5835, Land only from £4385
- Explore the ancient cities, forts and temples of the Cultural Triangle
- Step off-the-beaten-track in the remote far north of Sri Lanka
- Look for leopards on safari in little-visited Wilpattu National Park
- Discover the colonial heritage of atmospheric Galle
- Go whale watching for the chance to see giant Blue whales
Flight inclusive from £3545, Land only from £2495