Swap A ‘Fly & Flop’ Holiday For A Real Adventure
Bored of simply lying by the pool and sipping a San Miguel on holiday? Then why not swap the traditional ‘fly and flop’ sunshine break and embark on a real adventure? Encounters Travel offer small group adventure tours that head off-the-beaten-track and combine comfortable hotel accommodation with the odd night somewhere simple yet unique, such as a desert camp or jungle tree house, for a true once-in-a-lifetime experience. And there are plenty of options to travel within a traditional week, 10-night or two-week time period, including:
1 week: Moroccan Mosaics
Morocco may only be a bit further than southern Spain, but it’s a world away culturally and offers a complete sensory overload. This seven-night Morocco tour begins with three days in Marrakech before embarking on an exciting 4WD desert safari through the Atlas Mountains, visiting local Berber villages and impressive gorges and canyons. Along the way, guests get to watch the sunset over the Sahara before sleeping under the stars in a traditional Berber camp.
Prices start from £599 per person, to include airport transfers from/to Marrakech, varied accommodation in hotels and a traditional Berber camp on a mixed-board basis, all entrance fees, as well as an expert local guide throughout.
10 nights: Jungles & Beaches (Thailand)
The perfect mix of sunshine, activity and culture, this alternativeThailand tour goes off the typical tourist trail to explore the rainforests in search of elephants and leopards. It begins in the bustling capital Bangkok, then heads south to explore Khao Sok National Park to experience river canoeing and jungle walks while staying in novel tree houses and raft houses. It then ends with four nights relaxing on the beautiful island of Ko Samui with its white-sand beaches.
Prices start from £725 per person, to include airport transfers from/to Bangkok, varied accommodation in hotels, tree houses, raft houses and an overnight train on a mixed-board basis, travel by train, plane, bus and ferry, all entrance fees as well as a local tour guide during sightseeing and activities.
2 weeks: Bolivian Encounters
Of all of South America, Bolivia is the most extreme. It’s the highest, most isolated and most rugged nation, perfect therefore, for those seeking adventure. This all-encompassing Bolivia tour begins in the bustling capital, La Paz, then embarks on a four-night 4WD tour of the dramatic Salt Flats before visiting one of the highest cities in the world, Potosi. It then heads to the beautiful colonial town of Sucre and ends with five days in the jungle and rainforest.
Prices start from £1,295 per person, to include airport transfers from/to La Paz, internal transfers by plane, train and bus, accommodation on a mixed-board basis and experienced local guides throughout.
Prices do not include international flights. Contact Encounters Travel (www.encounterstravel.com / 0800 088 6002). Facebook:www.facebook.com/encounterstravel/ Twitter: @encounterstravl
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