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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, and Covid restrictions, availability could be limited.
- 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 £2450, Land only from £1550
Five High Passes - Dolpo to Mustang Trek
23 day Strenuous Walking & Trekking
- Trek for 16 days through impressive high mountain scenery and isolated villages
- Camp by the turquoise waters of Phuksundo Lake
- Experience the ancient Tibetan culture of the region - little changed over time
- Enjoy first rate camping and a four star hotel in Kathmandu before and after the trek
Flight inclusive from £4835, Land only from £3685
- Genuinely remote and culturally distinct, an area of Nepal where few westerners visit
- Phuksundo Lake, Shey Gompa and Crystal Mountain are just some of the spectacular scenic highlights
- Spend time with the people of Dolpo who have retained their ancient traditions and beliefs
- Excellent acclimatisation following Peter Matthiessenâs journey in search of the elusive snow leopard
- Enjoy first rate camping facilities on trek and a four star hotel in Kathmandu
Flight inclusive from £4900, Land only from £3750
- Explore the heart of the region on this exhilarating 6-day trek, starting at the foot of the Tre Cime
- Walking amidst the pillars, pinnacles, and colossal rock walls of the Dolomites
- Stay in comfortable and welcoming rifugios
- All your baggage will be transferred for you between mountain huts â walk with just a daypack
Land only from £2735
- See the fascinating World Heritage Site of Ichan Kala, Khiva
- Explore the ruins of ancient fortresses in the Kyzylkum Desert
- Visit the exotic covered bazaar and colossal Kalyan Minaret at Bukhara
- Discover the domed mosques and ornately decorate madrassas of Samarkand
- Stay in comfortable, well located 3 and 4 star hotels throughout
- Take an optional extension to the Fergana Valley
Flight inclusive from £2605, Land only from £1955
Definitive Cultural Tour of Bhutan
13 day Tour
- Visit the key cultural sights including the Tiger’s Nest Monastery and Punakha Dzong
- Explore picturesque villages and get under the skin of authentic Bhutanese culture
- Join the celebrations at a Bhutanese festival
- Stay in a 5 star hotel in Kathmandu before and after visiting Bhutan
- September departure led by Michael Rutland OBE
Flight inclusive from £4315, Land only from £3295
Svaneti & the Transcaucasian Trail, Georgia
12 day Vigorous / Strenuous Walking & Trekking
- Trek the most beautiful section of the new Transcaucasian Trail.
- Stay in traditional watchtower villages, including beautiful Ushguli, now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Explore the unspoilt alpine scenery of ancient Upper Svaneti, one of the wildest, most mysterious regions of Georgia.
- Enjoy the hospitality of local families experiencing the distinctive Svaneti culture firsthand.
- Have your luggage transferred each day so all you need to carry on trek is a small daysack.
- Step back in time on a guided walking tour of Tblisi, Georgia's remarkable capital city.
Flight inclusive from £3025, Land only from £2275
Mount Toubkal Ascent, 4,167m/13,671ft
8 day Vigorous Trekking Peak
- Carefully planned route for excellent acclimatisation and cultural interest
- Highly experienced and fully qualified Berber guides
- Centrally located riad (guesthouse) in Marrakesh with time to explore the city
- Comfortable camping with dining tent and tasty locally sourced food
Flight inclusive from £1180, Land only from £715
Eswatini, Kruger & Wild Pafuri Walking Safari
14 day Gentle Walking Safaris
- Spend five days exploring remote Pafuri in the far north of Kruger on foot - a unique safari experience.
- Track the Big Five on guided jeep safaris and bush walks in a game-rich private reserve within southern Kruger National Park.
- Explore Eswatini's wonderful natural landscape with day walks in the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary and Malolotja Mountain Reserve.
- Discover the colourful Swazi culture
- Stay in characterful accommodation including a beautifully located eco lodge, a historic mountain lodge, a boutique hotel and authentic safari camps
Flight inclusive from £4560, Land only from £3500
- Coastal walks in the Bay of Kotor
- Take the train to Kolasin in the north
- Trek in the Biogradska and Durmitor National Parks
- See Tara River Canyon, the second deepest river gorge in the world
- Stay in 4* hotels and a traditional shepherd's cabin
Flight inclusive from £2230, Land only from £1595