Discover the latest UNESCO World Heritage Sites with Explore

They have been identified by UNESCO as offering 'outstanding universal value' - and now travellers can experience for themselves some of the most recent sites to be added to the World Heritage List, with adventure travel experts Explore.

Offering tours to Mount Etna in Italy, the Namib Sand Sea in Namibia, Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong in North Korea, and Hill Forts of Rajasthan in India, Explore takes customers right to the heart of UNESCO's latest World Heritage Sites. From hiking Europe's largest volcano, to experiencing the world's highest sand dunes, visiting ancient capitals' and exploring mountain fortresses, customers can experience some of the greatest natural and cultural sites in the world as part of the following adventure holidays:

Mount Etna (Italy)

Sicilian Volcano Hike
Travel to Sicily and hike the spectacular north face of Mount Etna (3300m) - Europe's largest volcano. Trek through dense vegetation to the crater of Stromboli, one of the world's most active volcanoes, and admire the glow of incandescent lava at night. Departing September and October 2013, this eight day trek starts from £1,116 per person including return flights; seven night's hotel with breakfast; some other meals; transport; and the services of a tour leader, local guide and drivers.

Hill Forts of Rajasthan (India)

Rajasthan - Forts and Palaces
Staying in converted forts and palaces of the Maharajahs, explore the bustling bazaars, desert cities, and intricate marble temples of Rajasthan. Visit the famous painted houses of Mandawa and Nawalgarh and ride through the Thar Desert by camel. Along the way, visit Jodhpur Fort, the historic city Udaipur set beside Lake Pichola and the magnificent mountain fortress of Kumbalgarh. Departing November and December 2013, this 14 day tour starts from £1,996 per person including return flights; 11 nights hotel and two nights camping, all with breakfast; five other meals; transport; and the services of a tour leader, driver, local guides and camel tenders.

Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong (North Korea)

Inside North Korea
Explore the outstanding natural beauty of North Korea's Kumgang Mountains; admire the flamboyant architecture of its socialist capital Pyongyang; stand on the border separating South Korea's peninsula; and visit the ancient capital of Kaesong and the twin tombs of King Kongmin and his wife, who ruled Korea in the 14th century. Kaesong was once the most important city on the peninsular - being the first unified capital, and remained so for 400 years. Departing on 7 October 2013, this 12 day tour costs from £2,865 per person including return flights; 10 nights hotel with breakfast and one night train accommodation; some other meals; transport; and the services of a tour leader, national and local guides and drivers.

Namib Sand Sea (Namibia)

Namib Lodge Safari
From a customised safari truck, explore the dramatic canyons, towering sand dunes and magnificent wildlife parks of the Namib landscape. Staying in comfortable lodges along the route, track elephants, rhinos and lions through Etosha and Waterberg Plateau National Parks; experience the world's highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei; visit the majestic cheetah in a conservation centre; and watch seals basking on the coast. Departing July to December 2013, this 12 day tour starts from £2,997 per person including return flights; six night's hotel, three nights lodge, two nights camp all with breakfast; most other meals; transport; and the services of a tour leader and driver.

For further information on these or other tours, please visit www.explore.co.uk
or call 0844 499 0901.

-Ends-

For further information please contact: Emily Davies emily.davies@explore.co.uk