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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 in the desert 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 £6460, Land only from £5750
- Complete the classic trek into the Annapurna Sanctuary, trekking with a Sherpa guide
- Trek to Machhapuchare Base Camp & Annapurna Base Camp, 4,130m/13,550ft
- Enjoy sunrise views from Poon Hill
- Follow the trail through picturesque villages and experience Sherpa culture
- Stay in traditional tea houses on trek and a four-star hotel in Kathmandu
Flight inclusive from £3090, Land only from £1840
- 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
- Extend your Silk Road Tour in the Fergana Valley or on a day trip to Shakhrisabsz
Flight inclusive from £2790, Land only from £2095
- 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 £2975, Land only from £2185
- For 9 nights on trek stay in top quality trekking lodges with excellent facilities, food and service.
- Spend 5 nights in the best tea houses available on the trail.
- Trek to Ama Dablam and Everest Base Camps.
- Ascend Kala Pattar to gain the most stunning views of Everest.
- Excellent acclimatisation and first rate leaders.
- Stay in Dwarika's 5* heritage hotel - the best in Kathmandu.
Flight inclusive from £4450, Land only from £3350
- Explore cultural Kyoto, and the historic castles of Matsumoto and Himeji
- Take part in a tea ceremony in Kyoto and stay in traditional ryokan and minshuku.
- See the snow monkeys of Yudanaka Onsen
- Spend a night with the monks in a temple on Mount Koya
- Enjoy views of iconic Mount Fuji – weather permitting
- Visit Narai, one of the best-preserved post towns on the Nakasendo Trail
- Experience modern Japan; high-rise Tokyo, Hiroshima Peace Park, bullet trains and the neon lights of Osaka
Flight inclusive from £7895, Land only from £6595