Explore the Moment
January offer - free single room upgrade worth up to £820

Explore is offering a free single room upgrade worth up to £820 per person as part of its Explore the Moment campaign*. Choose from a range of destinations including Burma, the Philippines and Japan.

Whether it's exploring the extensive temple complex of Bagan in Burma, watching local farmers handpick tea in Japan or stumbling upon rural villages in the Philippines, these are the moments that create lasting memories and make a trip extra special.

Here, Explore highlights the special moments customers have experienced on a selection of different trips:

Burma – Save up to £820 per person 

“This place is unbelievable. Over 2,000 fascinating pagodas with origins dating back many centuries. A testament to the religious devotion of one of Myanmar's many ethnic minorities.” Vladimir Morozov, Explore Customer.

Explore's 17 day Burma Highlights and Beach Extension trip offers an in-depth discovery of the fascinating history and culture of Myanmar. Explore the Bagan temples, situated on the banks of the Irrawaddy River and take a boat trip across Inle Lake to the Shwe Indein pagoda complex. Hike in the rural countryside of the Shan Highlands and visit the renowned wooden footbridge of U Bein before relaxing on the beaches of Ngapali. Trips depart in February – April and September - December 2017 and costs from £2,599 per person. This price includes return flights, 16 nights' hotel accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, transport and the services of an Explore Leader, driver and local guides as well as a complimentary single room upgrade worth up to £820 per person.

The Philippines – Save up to £530 per person

“We were in Banaue enjoying the spectacular 2,000 year old rice terraces, when we came across a tiny traditionally kept village, nestling in a valley. We could imagine just how life might have been there centuries ago.” Peter Das, Explore Customer.

Explore's 13 day North Philippines Explorer on the island of Luzon travels from the contrasting landscapes of the Banaue rice terraces in the Cordillera Mountains with the sand dunes of Laoag. Explore the colonial city of Vigan by horse-drawn carriage, home to cobbled streets and colonial villas and take in the sights of the bustling metropolis of Manila. Trips depart in February, April, November and December 2017 and costs from £2,395 per person. This price includes return flights, 12 nights' hotel accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, transport and the services of an Explore Leader and driver as well as a complimentary single room upgrade worth up to £530 per person.

Japan – Save up to £400 per person 

“We had lunch with the local farmers while they taught us about the tea. The rolling handpicked fields were so perfectly green. It really is stunning.” Tyler Palma, Explore Leader.

Uncover the iconic sites and rural villages of Japan on Explore's 13 day Shogun Trail which travels on the famed bullet train. Venture off the tourist trail and sample 'Sencha' at a tea plantation with the local farmers and visit the beautiful island of Hirado. Take a boat trip along the Sumida River, spend time at the poignant site of Hiroshima and explore the islands of Ikitsuki, with its spectacular coastline and towering cliffs. Trips depart in March, April, May, August, September and October 2017 and cost from £4,735 per person. This price includes return flights, nine nights' hotel and three nights' guesthouse accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, transport and the services of an Explore Leader as well as a complimentary single room upgrade worth up to £400 per person.

For more information, or to book visit www.explore.co.uk or call 01252 884 723.

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Notes to editors:

As a solo traveller you pay no single supplement as Explore pair up travellers of the same gender and similar age to share twin rooms. We know some people do prefer to have their own room though, so we also offer the chance to pay for a single room on most trips. During this offer period there is no charge for a single room on selected trips. Offer is valid until 20 February 2017.

*Terms and conditions can be found here.

For more media information, interview requests or images, please contact:

Lisa Tyrrell, PR Manager Lisa.Tyrrell@explore.co.uk, 01252 379499
Olivia Lewis, PR Executive Olivia.Lewis@explore.co.uk, 01252 379506