Incredible Small Group Tours with Explore
Since launching in 1981, Explore has grown to become one of the UK’s best adventure travel companies, offering over 350 tours in around 100 countries. Whether you’re after a cultural discovery tour or wildlife-spotting trip, a walking or cycling holiday or family-fun adventure, Explore have the perfect tour for you!
We’ve hand-picked our favourite worldwide adventures for 2026. Book before the 21st January to SAVE up to 20% on thousands of adventures with Explore’s Big Blue SALE.
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8-Day India’s Golden Triangle
Journey through the cultural heart of Northern India on this tour that traces India’s famous Golden Triangle. Along the way, sleep like a Maharajah in heritage accommodation and feast on Indian delicacies.
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From £548pp
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- Watch the sun rise over the white marble dome of the Taj Mahal
- Explore Jaipur’s iconic must-sees, from the Amber Fort to the Palace of the Winds
- Discover the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri
- Get closer to local life with a stay in a family-run heritage property fit for a Maharajah in Kalakho
- 7 nights comfortable hotel accommodation
- 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Explore tour leader
- Bus and rickshaw transfers
8-Day Amalfi Coast Walking
Walk the ancient stone stairways, limestone cliff paths and old mule tracks that link Campania’s picturesque villages and discover Italian icons from Ravello to Positano and Capri. At the end of the day, relax with a local wine on your hotel’s panoramic terrace.
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From £1,196pp
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- From Amalfi to Ravello to Positano, discover Italy’s top destinations on foot, with breathtaking scenery at every turn.
- Bucket – list hikes – Complete the Walk of the Gods, one of the most stunning hikes in Italy, if not the world.
- Visit Pompeii and Herculaneum – Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Sites on an optional day trip.
- Hike from Bomerano to San Lazzaro via the Pino Gorge
- Walk from Ravello to Amalfi along ancient steps and pathways
- Hiking in the Ferriere Nature Reserve
- Walking the island of Capri
- Free day to visit Pompeii and Herculaneum
- 7 nights hotel accommodation
- 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 4 dinners
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Explore tour leader
- Local transport as per itinerary
8-Day Cycle The Dalmatian Coast, Croatia
Explore the beautiful Dalmatian coast by bike from Split to Dubrovnik. Visit medieval towns, fishing villages and plenty of vineyards while island hopping along Croatia’s coast.
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From £1,356pp
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- Spend time in the historic hearts of the region’s oldest cities of Dubrovnik and Split
- Cycle through the beautiful countryside of Hvar Island – one of Croatia’s scenic gems
- While on Hvar, take a dip in the crystal clear waters
- Explore Korcula Island’s villages and vineyards
- Visit the beautiful bay of Zuljana on the Peljesac Peninsula
- Opt to take a ride to view the panoramas overlooking Konvale Valley
- 7 nights accommodation
- All breakfasts
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Explore tour leader
- Bicycle and transfers
12-Day Japan In Depth
Discover the highlights and hidden gems of Honshu and Kyushu Islands on this route through Japan. Explore Tokyo’s neon-lit streets, discover Kyoto’s tranquil temples and visit the site of the world’s first atomic attack in Hiroshima. From bullet trains to bento boxes and shrines to hot springs, this two-week trip encompasses Japan, both old and new.
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- Tokyo and Fuji – Explore the city’s lively neon-lit streets and visit Hakone National Park for a spectacular view of Mount Fuji.
- Kyushu Island – Discover less visited highlights in Nagasaki, Hirado and Fukuoka.
- Meet with a geisha – Learn about her art, dance and the traditional geisha way of life.
- Visit Tokyo’s shrines and gardens
- Journey to Hakone National Park – home to Mount Fuji – where we’ll spend the day exploring.
- Bullet train to Kyoto and explore the Geisha district
- Experience the sights of Kyoto including Ryoan-ji Temple, Golden Pavilion & Nijo Castle
- Stroll along Kyoto’s charming streets and tree-lined canals, simply soaking up its unique atmosphere
- Bullet train to Nagasaki via Hiroshima to visit The Peace Memorial Park and the museum
- Journey to Hirado Island through scenic tea plantations with lunch at a tea farmer’s house
- Explore the pristine and unspoiled islands of Hirado and Ikitsuki
- Enjoy spectacular views on a relaxing cruise through the fabled ‘Ninety-Nine Islands’
- 8 nights comfortable hotel, 2 nights simple guesthouse & 1 night simple ryokan accommodation
- 11 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 3 dinners
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Explore tour leader
- Local transport as detailed on itinerary
11-Day The Silk Road Of Uzbekistan
Travel the fabled Silk Road as we explore the highlights of Uzbekistan. Traverse the remote landscape of Central Asia, from the curious capital, Tashkent, via the desert to the ancient walled city of Khiva and beyond. Along the way, marvel at awe-inspiring Islamic architecture and learn about the region’s history, which crosses cultures and spans millennia.
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From £1,236pp
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- Khiva – Step back in time as you walk the streets of this ancient city, which has become a kind of open-air museum.
- Samarkand – Discover Timur’s city, where Registan Square lies as its stunning blue mosaicked centrepiece.
- Desert camp – Get a taste of nomadic life, sleeping in a traditional felt yurt at a desert camp.
- Navruz Festival departure – Book a spot on our 14 March 2026 departure to join in with the Uzbek people during the Persian New Year Festival.
- In Khiva, Free day to explore the Old Citadel or optional tour to desert castles
- Scenic drive through the vast plains of Central Asian Plateau to Bukhara
- In Bukhara, discover blue-tiled domes and minarets; learn about the city’s history
- Visit Registan, a majestic square framed on three sides by huge blue-tiled madrassahs. You’ll also visit the Gur Emir, the gold-ceilinged tomb of Tamerlane himself.
- 9 nights comfortable hotel and 1 night in a simple guest house
- 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 1 dinner
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Explore tour leader, driver(s) and local guid(s)
- Local transport as per itinerary
9-Day Inca Trail Trek, Peru
Tick the Inca Trail off your bucket list on our trekking holiday in Peru. Walk the iconic route to discover majestic Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
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From £1,116pp
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- Inca Trail – Take a fully-supported four-day trek along the famous trail, camping under the stars and away from the crowds.
- Machu Picchu – Catch your first glimpse of the magnificent site arriving at the Sun Gate on foot.
- Cusco – Spend time in the old Inca capital, exploring the cobbled streets of the colonial city and watching life go by at the bustling Plaza de Armas.
- Explore the colossal archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman, a stone fortress that’s still at the core of Cusco’s traditions
- Option to trek to Moray, stand up paddle board on Piuray Lagoon or take a brewery tour
- Walk to Llaqtapata ruins
- Hike through cloud forest to Phuyupatamarca
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- 8 nights accommodation
- 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Explore tour leader, cook, driver(s), local guides & Porter
- Local transport as per itinerary
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