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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.
- Experience the tranquillity of the Camino del Norte in rural Northern Spain
- Arrive at Santiago de Compostela - the culmination of 7 days and 160km of walking
- Receive a Compostela Certificate when you successfully complete your pilgrimage
- Stay at the exquisite Pazo Santa Maria country house and the stylish Parador de Vilalba
- Visit magnificent medieval monasteries and cathedrals en route
Land only from £1795
- Explore five 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 £3625, Land only from £2695
- Explore the main historical sites including UNESCO World Heritage listed monasteries
- 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 £2255, Land only from £1495
- 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 £2655, Land only from £1955
- Trek one of Bhutan’s oldest trails with wonderfully varied scenery and superb mountain views
- Walk to the fabled Tiger’s Nest Monastery and visit Punakha Dzong
- Explore the key cultural sights of Thimphu and the Paro Valley
- Attend one of Bhutan’s most significant festivals (on selected departures)
- Enjoy first-rate camping and well-appointed hotels
Flight inclusive from £4410, Land only from £3290
- For ten nights on trek stay in luxury lodges with excellent facilities, food and service.
- Five other nights are spent in the best tea houses available on the trail.
- Visit the Base Camp of beautiful Ama Dablam and trek to both Everest Base Camp and Kala Pattar to gain the most stunning views of Everest
- Excellent acclimatisation and first rate leaders
- Stay in Kathmandu's best hotel - the Dwarika’s Hotel - a 5-star heritage property
Flight inclusive from £4445, Land only from £3325
- Explore the cultural city of 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 remarkable 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 £6870, Land only from £5550
- Trek in some of the most remote, wild and spectacular scenery in South America
- Acclimatise with an excellent programme of day walks and visits to cultural attractions
- Spend time at Copacabana and the Isla del Sol on Lake Titicaca
- Visit the vast archaeological site of Tiwanco
- Enjoy a full-service camping trek and comfortable hotels elsewhere
Flight inclusive from £3775, Land only from £2625