Explore!

Explore Worldwide is an established specialist in small-group adventure holidays to extraordinary places worldwide, from Albania to Zimbabwe, Jordan to Japan. Small groups of around 11 travellers are led by local guides who share their first-hand knowledge and insight to create once-in-a-lifetime experiences on every day of the trip.

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Since launching in 1981 with only six tours in a four-page brochure, Explore has grown to offer over 450 trips in 95 countries: from classic ‘discovery’ tours and active family adventures, to walking holidays, cycling trips and polar voyages. Our newest collection, Explore Upgraded, comes with upgraded accommodation and stand out experiences to enhance your experience.

Responsible at heart – our trips have had sustainability at their core since we started out, and this is vitally important to us. We’re B Corp Certified, with one of the leading Climate Action Plans in the business.

Why Travel with Explore Holidays?

We take our travellers closer to the country, its culture and people in unscripted, impossible-to-replicate ways, making every holiday truly unique.

Our small group sizes, on average just 11 people per group, are small enough to get right to the heart of our destinations, but big enough to meet like minded people.

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Speak to a Silver Travel Advisor for advice on where to go, what to do and how to choose your perfect holiday.

Alternatively you can contact our travel partner directly.

01252 391140

Destinations & Tours

Key Destinations

Albania, Antarctica, Argentina, The Arctic, Belize, Botswana, Bhutan, Borneo, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Egypt, Estonia, France, Georgia, Greece, Guatemala, Iceland, India, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Namibia, Nepal, New Zealand, Oman, Poland, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Spain, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, USA, Uzbekistan, Uganda, Vietnam, Zimbabwe

Explore Upgraded

Explore Upgraded features all the key ingredients of a typical Explore holiday – small groups, an expert tour leader, unforgettable experiences with a light footprint – with a welcome meal, a standout activity and upgraded stays to offer that little extra comfort at the end of a long day’s exploring.

Discovery tours

Classic Discovery trips to extraordinary destinations around the globe. Designed to immerse you in the culture of the destination, while including must-see landmarks, walks and wildlife spotting.    

Walking holidays

Exploring on foot is one of the best ways to discover a new destination, and our range of trips cover everything from gentle walks through vineyards to spectacular coastal routes and more challenging mountain terrains.

Cycling tours

Our small group cycling tours are a great way to explore a destination under your own steam. Cycling gives you the chance to immerse yourself in the landscapes and communities of a country.

Family Adventures

Our collection of inspiring family adventures are planned around school holidays, and are accompanied by expert tour leaders, who are chosen for their passion and experience of leading engaging trips for families

Solo travel

All of our small group adventures are ideal for solo travellers who want to really explore, and who want some good company along the way. Around half of all customers on Explore tours are joining on their own, so as a solo traveller you’ll be in good company!

Polar voyages

Whether you choose to venture north to the Arctic Ocean or go to the southernmost continent of Antarctica, we have a variety of once in a lifetime polar expeditions to choose from. 

Wildlife holidays

Our wildlife holidays are perfect for all animal lovers: from safari holidays to gorilla trekking and bird watching, there’s a trip for everyone. If seeing your favourite animal in the wild is on the bucket list, you’re in the right place!

Special Offers

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Book before Thursday 23 January 2025. 

Call Silver Travel Advisor on 0800 412 5678 for more information or to book.

We regularly receive special offers and discounts from our travel partners.

For the latest offers and a bespoke quotation, speak to a Silver Travel Advisor on 0800 412 5678.

Ask an advisor

Speak to a Silver Travel Advisor for advice on where to go, what to do and how to choose your perfect holiday.

Alternatively you can contact our travel partner directly.

01252 391140

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