Shoestring
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Nepal
This exhilarating tour will leave you intimately acquainted with the ancient kingdomâs paradise and people. Travelling by bus through magnificent mountain scenery, youâll pause at colourful villages and turbulent rivers. Youâll watch rare Indian rhino in a remote jungle. Youâll relax at the edge of a gorgeous mountain lake. And youâll gasp at the awesome architecture of ancient cities including Kathmandu and Bhaktapur. Whatâs more, youâll also have the freedom to enjoy various hikes within the breathtaking Himalayan massif.
Price starting from: GBP 299.00
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Russian Federation
A lifelong dream can become a reality as you take a two-week world-famous trip aboard the Trans-Mongolian Express, slipping effortlessly through the beautiful countryside of Siberia and Mongolia on a journey totaling 7,865 kilometres. Naturally youâll want to spend longer in the areas that you are whizzing through, which is why weâll break for a few days to explore Irkutsk and Ulan Bator before arriving into Beijing.
Price starting from: GBP 699.00
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Vietnam
This simply awesome round-trip crams in all the major attractions of this enchanting country. Weâll travel from the Mekong Delta in the south to the overwhelmingly beautiful Halong Bay in the north. Weâll meet isolated communities in the mountains of Sapa and admire the footprints of ancient civilizations. And weâll discover a Vietnam that is charming and stylish, a country brimming with history, culture and culinary gems â all just waiting to be discovered!
Price starting from: GBP 649.00
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Nepal
Expect to be overwhelmed by the flora and fauna, by the sheer enormity of the mountain ranges. Expect to be in awe of the achievements of mythical civilizations which dwelt there. Expect to be exhausted on a fantastic trek along the edges of the fabulously-photogenic Kathmandu Valley. Expect to be enthralled by ancient pilgrimage routes, by prayer flags and monasteries that are the only signs of human life. And expect all of this because these tranquil countries will invariably deliver. And, each time, itâs personal!
Price starting from: GBP 999.00
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Mexico
The mountains and jungles of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and Belize are slowly disgorging their Mayan treasures and weâll visit the most significant monuments to their ancient culture. Weâll meet many peoples: Latinos living in elegant colonial little towns, colourful Indians running crowded markets, and relaxed coastal-dwelling Creoles. What makes the trip such a feast for the eye is the spectacular scenery that includes volcanoes and lowland jungles, mangrove forests and picturesque beaches.
Price starting from: GBP 699.00
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Vietnam
This three-week journey passes though the region known in colonial times as âIndochinaâ, an area of magnificent flora and fauna, beautiful coastlines, diverse cultures, fascinating history and traditional village life. Youâll see amazing geographical features like karst rocks, wild rivers and beautiful beaches. Youâll meet the friendly locals in the rural countryside and visit busy cities that house millions of people. Youâll experience culinary and cultural highlights, magnificent Buddhist temples and the overgrown ruins of Angkor. And, of course, youâll immerse yourself in every discovery!
Price starting from: GBP 799.00
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Peru
Peru is the land of panoramic views and the seemingly endless Altiplano plateau, which abruptly turns into the steep rising peaks of the Andes. See history relived in the mysterious Nazca Lines, colonial buildings and impressive Inca sites of Machu Picchu. Get ready to be astonished by the bizarre flora and fauna and the colourful local people. The more active types should not miss hiking the famous Inca trail.
Price starting from: GBP 799.00
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Peru
Peru is the land of panoramic views and the seemingly endless Altiplano plateau, which abruptly turns into the steep rising peaks of the Andes. See history relived in the mysterious Nazca Lines, colonial buildings and impressive Inca sites of Machu Picchu. Get ready to be astonished by the bizarre flora and fauna and the colourful local people. The more active types should not miss hiking the famous Inca trail.
Price starting from: GBP 649.00
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Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is known as âThe Pearl of the Indian Oceanâ. Shoestring takes you to this hospitable paradise for a very competitive price. For two weeks weâll visit fantastic sights like the old city of kings at Anuradhapura and the cave temples of Dambulla. Weâll enjoy palm-lined beaches and green tea plantations. Visit an elephant orphanage & take a bicycle tour through the ruins of Polonnaruwa. Experience a night in a luxurious tent camp near Tanamalwila and adventurous jeep safari through the Yala National Park. Sri Lanka awaits you, with open arms!
Price starting from: GBP 299.00
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Sri Lanka
Marco Polo considered Sri Lanka the finest island of its size in the entire world. This lush tropical island is home to Buddhist monuments, paddy-fields, picturesque villages, high mountains and nature reserves. For a small island, Sri Lanka was called by many names - Serendib, Ceylon, Teardrop of India, Resplendent Isle and Pearl of the Orientâ¦. This colourful collection of names explains its richness and beauty, and the intensity of the affection it evokes to its visitors. Head for the rolling hills to escape the heat of the plains. In the cool tea plantations the entire island is teeming with bird life and exotics like elephants and leopards are not uncommon. The people are friendly, the food is delicious and costs are low.
Price starting from: GBP 349.00
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Syria
Modern-day Syria and Jordan are both countries with rich histories. But you donât have to scratch too far under the surface to uncover that heritage. Weâll see this for ourselves at the Roman excavations of Palmyra and Jerash. Weâll see it at Petra, the fascinating old Nabatean city. And weâll see it in the wadis and crusader fortresses, in the bath-houses and oriental bazaars. These may be the lands that time forgot, but the impression theyâll leave on you will be indelible.
Price starting from: GBP 649.00
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Tanzania
This unique camping safari takes us through the most stunning game parks in Africa, including the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro crater. Weâll cross savannah, rainforest and the Great Rift Valley. Weâll visit colourful tribes like the Masai, the Datoq and the Hadzabé. And weâll chill out on the idyllic sand-and-shell-covered beaches of Zanzibar where we can swim amidst coral reefs, exotic tropical fish and dolphins!
Price starting from: GBP 1249.00
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Thailand
Ride on elephants and raft through rapids on bamboo. Stay in a floating hotel. Admire golden Buddhas amidst luxuriant green tropical vegetation. Visit the River Kwai (and give in to the urge to whistle). Encounter exotic hill tribes and relax on a tropical isle set in an azure-blue sea. Trek into flora-and-fauna-filled countryside. Bike around Bangkok and sample Thailandâs delicious food the way it ought to be made â and eaten! No wonder itâs known around the world by seasoned travelers as âThe Land of Smilesâ!
Price starting from: GBP 549.00
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India
Our expedition through tropical Southern India combines discovery of its colourful cultural heritage and encounters with the friendly local population. Weâll visit bustling markets and quiet lagoons, observe local art and traditional customs. Weâll view Hindu temples and colonial architecture. Weâll thrill at tropical beaches and wildlife sanctuaries. Weâll watch Indian movies and story-telling dance. In short, this tour will familiarise you with many facets of Southern India, but itâs a tour which will nevertheless largely be dictated by your own pace and your wishes!
Price starting from: GBP 399.00
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Zimbabwe
This epic journey embraces the best of Southern Africa, from the grandeur of Victoria Falls to the world's highest sand dunes on Namibiaâs wild coastline. Youâll go on safari in the famous Chobe and Etosha game parks. Youâll stroll along the impressive gorges of the Fish River Canyon, youâll tour the beautiful city of Cape Town, youâll climb Table Mountain, youâll soak up Dutch history, and youâll visit a colony of jackass penguins. In short, this is an adventure without which nobodyâs life could be complete!
Price starting from: GBP 799.00
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Morocco
Travelling through the relatively unspoilt south of Moroccoâs high mountains, harsh desert and paradise-like green oases, youâll visit Berber meeting-places and the medieval medinas of Marrakech and Taroudant. Youâll explore the labyrinths of oriental sultansâ cities and their picturesque covered markets. Youâll spend two nights in a goat-hair nomad tent on the edge of the Sahara, and have the opportunity to ride a camel into the dunes. And youâll be able to chill out on the Atlantic coast in the quaint port town of Essaouira.
Price starting from: GBP 499.00
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Zimbabwe
Marvel at the contrast between the splendour of the Victoria Falls and the parched landscape of the Kalahari Desert, where elephants and oryx defy the barren conditions to make this no-manâs land their home. Discover the beauty of the Okavango Delta with a trip in a dug-out canoe. Enjoy a glass of Nederburg wine while watching hippos graze in the distance. Then, after an energetic day of exploration, relax beside the swimming pool or enjoy the local cuisine and hospitality in the high-quality accommodation provided.
Price starting from: GBP 1349.00
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South Africa
This journey through South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland is bursting with variety and contrast. Youâll visit beautiful Cape Town beneath a soaring Table Mountain. Youâll stroll through the tropical forests of the Tsitsikamma National Park. In the world-famous Kruger National Park youâll go on safari, snapping the 'big five' - its elephants and lions, leopards, rhino and buffalo. And youâll come away with a fascinating insight into the lives of the Xhosa and the Zulu, two of the richest ingredients in South Africaâs cultural crucible.
Price starting from: GBP 849.00
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Zimbabwe
This will be a spectacular journey full of adventure though magnificent landscapes. Weâll go on safari at famous game parks like Etosha and Kruger. Weâll sand-board on the highest dunes of the world. Weâll raft on the wild Zambezi River and paddle a dug-out canoe amongst hippos in the green Okavango Delta. Weâll trek through savannah, desert and swamp. And weâll visit one of the biggest waterfalls in the world, the Victoria Falls.
Price starting from: GBP 999.00
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Zambia
Your chance to discover a largely undeveloped, untrodden and unspoiled region of South-East Africa. You wonât meet many other visitors and the countries youâll visit have, in common, an enviably uneventful ethos! Obviously, weâll see the must-visit locations in each, but youâll also enjoy unspoilt beaches on the Mozambique coast. And, of course, this adventure includes a safari quest for the âbig fiveâ live game - elephants and lions, leopards, rhino and buffalo.
Price starting from: GBP 899.00
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India
This journey, to the best sites in tropical Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, is filled with cultural discovery, adventure and Indian experiences. Cruise on backwaters by country-boat. Enjoy a ride on a steam-train. Take a safari in the jungle. Stalk elephants. Visit a Jain pilgrimage site. See World Heritage monuments and a colonial town. Discover a maharajahâs palace. Watch an Indian movie. Tour Indiaâs oldest city, Madurai, by rickshaw. And then, maybe, chill out on a sunny beach!
Price starting from: GBP 299.00
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