12 May 2014
Save Up To £300 This Summer With Explore

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Adventure travel experts Explore are offering up to £300 off a wide range of summer holidays when booked by 29 May 2014.

Customers can choose from over 100 family, discovery, wildlife, walking and trekking, and cycling holidays departing in July and August 2014. Keen walkers can opt to challenge themselves climbing Kilimanjaro, or enjoy more leisurely walks and cruises around the Azores; while families can explore the Atlas Mountains, kayak in Vietnam, or visit elephants in Sri Lanka. Cycling enthusiasts can choose to take on Britain's own Coast to Coast, pedal around Cuba or spend nine days exploring Southern Thailand from the saddle; while those keen to experience local life can journey through the Balkans, Indochina and Jordan  - all to name but just a few!

Below is a small selection of summer offers available:

Discovery

Save up to £300: Cape Town to Victoria Falls Adventure
This exciting journey is an exploration from the vibrant city of Cape Town, through the Namibian Desert, the magnificent national parks of Namibia and Botswana and to the thundering Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Departing 7 August 2014, this 23 day adventure costs from £3,947 per person including return flights; four nights hotel and 18 nights camping; most meals; transport; and the service of a driver, tour leader, local guides, boat crew and cook.

Save up to £100: Exotic Java & Bali
On this trip in Indonesia, explore the exotic islands of Java and Bali. Visit the incredible Buddhist temple at Borobudur, Yogyakarta's Kraton Palace and Royal tombs of Gunung Kawi. Enjoy iconic Mount Bromo at sunset and discover the rice paddies and ravines of Ubud in Bali. Also relax on the beautiful beaches of Lovina. Departing 2 and 16 August 2014, this two week adventure costs from £1,898 per person including return flights; 13 nights hotel with breakfast; transport; and the service of a driver and tour leader.

Walking + trekking

Save up to £200: Kilimanjaro Lemosho Trek + Zanzibar Island
Trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Uhuru Peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa. Following the little-used Lemosho route you will climb and descend on different paths, walking through the mountain's different climatic regions and admiring the changing plant and animal life. Highlights include the ice fields of Kibo, the daunting Barranco Wall and the breath-taking views from the summit itself. Also relax on the shores of the Indian Ocean on the spice island of Zanzibar. With three departures available in July and August, this two week holiday starts from £2,799 per person including return flights; two nights lodge, seven nights camping, two nights bungalow and two nights hotel all with breakfast; most other meals; transport; and the service of a driver, tour leader, cook, Explore representative and porters.

Save up to £70: High Tatras Trek
Begin your adventure into the High Tatras Mountains in Zakopane at the foot of the Polish side of the mountain range and spend a couple of days exploring the nearby beautiful alpine valleys before heading into the heart of the High Tatras National Park. Containing some of the tallest peaks in Europe between the Alps and the Caucasus, the Tatras are littered with relics of the last ice age; broad valleys carve their way between frost-shattered peaks and over 100 mountain lakes pepper the landscape. Finally, head for the delightful medieval city of Krakow. Departing 5 July and 16 August 2014, this eight day adventure costs from £896 per person including return flights; two nights hotel, four nights guesthouse and one night hostel all with breakfast; transport; and the service of a driver, tour leader, local guides and activity guides.

Cycling

Save up to £150: Cycle Cuba!
Cycle through Cuba on this 15 day tour, exploring the colonial capital of Havana and the tropical forests. Pedal past striking limestone landscapes and stay in local, privately run Casas Particulares in Viñales. Ride through the forests of Topes de Collantes Nature Reserve and along the Caribbean coast to Trinidad, stopping to swim in tropical pools and see the infamous Bay of Pigs. Departing 3 August 2014, this tour starts from £1,913 per person including return flights; eight nights hotel and six nights homestay all with breakfast; one evening meal; transport; bike hire; and the service of a driver, and tour leader / cycle guide.

Save up to £100: Cycle The Camino De Santiago
Following the route of ancient pilgrims, cycle sections of the legendary trail to Santiago de Compostela - the resting place of Saint James. The trip follows the last 200 kilometres of the scenic route through northern Spain, starting on the high plains of the Castilian meseta. Ascend into the fertile region of the Bierzo and traverse the rolling hills of Galicia to the delightful city of Santiago. Departing 30 August 2014, this eight day holiday costs from £1,082 per person including return flights; seven nights hotel with breakfast; transport; bike hire; and the service of a driver and tour leader / cycle guide.

Family

Save up to £200: Serengeti Safari and Zanzibar 
On this exhilarating family holiday track Africa's greatest wildlife, visiting three of Tanzania's famous safari parks in the search of the Big Five. Walk through coffee plantations and waterfalls on the slopes of Kilimanjaro, canoe on a crater lake and visit local tribes in their villages. Finally, fly to the exotic Spice Island of Zanzibar. With four departures in July and August, this 12 day holiday costs from £2,785 per adult and £2,384 per child (minimum age 8) including return flights; four nights lodge, three nights hotel, two nights camping and two nights bungalow all with breakfast; 11 other meals; transport; and the service of a tour leader / driver.

Save up to £100: Turkey Adventure
Volcanic landscapes, dramatic mountains and underground cities are all part of this active family adventure across Turkey. White water raft through the Koprulu canyon, camp under the stars and roll in the mud baths in Dalyan. Also travel along some spectacular coastlines and admire the country's impressive ancient relics. Departing 26 July and 9 August 2014, this 15 day holiday costs from £1,197 per adult and £1,099 per child (minimum age 8) including return flights; 14 nights accommodation with breakfast; six other meals; transport; and the service of a driver, tour leader, local guide, boat crew, activity guides and camp crew.

For further information, or to book, visit www.explore.co.uk or call 0844 499 0901

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Note to editors: Bookings must be made before 29 May 2014 for all departures in July and August 2014.
All offers can be found on the Explore website at www.explore.co.uk/special-offers.

 

For further information please contact:

Emily Davies

Tel: 01252379502

Email: emily.davies@explore.co.uk