Our Essentials Range
A group tour experience for adventurous travellers
On our Essentials range, we’ve kept things simple to give you amazing experiences at a great price. You can squeeze the most out of your destination, without worrying about your wallet. From overland camping safaris in Africa to off the beaten track adventures in South America and Central Asia, we bring you the best experiences the world has to offer – and at great value prices.
As well as guided sightseeing of the key sites, there’s plenty of free time to explore independently or take part in optional excursions so you can focus on doing just the things that suit you. We’ve given you the flexibility to eat how you want too, by making most of the meals optional. You can save your pennies and eat beans all trip or splurge the money you saved on your tour at a fancy restaurant; we won’t judge!
While you’re with us, you’ll be travelling the way the locals do – think buses, trains and feluccas – to really get under the skin of your destination. Although we’ve kept costs down, these trips are far from slumming it, with accommodation spanning everything from dome tents to the occasional fancy hotel. Group sizes tend to be a little larger on our Essentials range to give you a social and fun travel experience with like-minded travellers, and really help you get the most out of your holiday.
A lot of our Essentials tours include a local payment. As well as keeping up front costs down for you, it means that even more of your money stays within the local area. Cost-effective trips and great for the community; can’t be bad!
Upcoming Essentials Tours
| Trip Name | Starts | Departing | Price | Map |
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| Japan Explorer - 13 Days | Tokyo, Japan | 08 Oct 2020 | USD $0 |
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| Zebras & Zanzibar - 11 days | Nairobi, Kenya | 10 Oct 2020 | USD $1,503 |
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| South Korea and Jeju Explorer - 12 days | Seoul, South Korea | 15 Oct 2020 | USD $1,695 |
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| Falls to Cape - 22 days | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe | 31 Oct 2020 | USD $1,607 |
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| Felucca Explorer - 9 days | Cairo , Egypt | 07 Nov 2020 | USD $645 |
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Why Choose Our Essentials Range?
With over 20 years’ experience running group tours across the world, we know how to put together the perfect holiday. If you’re considering a tour in our Essentials range, here’s a few reasons why it might suit you.
Great value
Many tours in our Essentials range include a local payment and this pricing system helps keep the costs of your trip down. Your money is also instantly put back into the local economy and supports the people you'll interact with.
Free time
While our Essentials tours offer guided sightseeing of the key highlights in each destination, there’s plenty of free time to explore at your own pace too. We also offer a variety of optional activities that you are able to pay for locally.
Group sizes
With an average group size of 24, our Essentials tours create a social and fun travel experience. Over half of the travellers on our Essentials tours are aged 21-40, so you’ll likely be travelling with people of a similar age.
Authentic Experiences
From cycling through the landscapes of Yangshou in China to floating on the Dead Sea in Jordan, our Essentials tours are packed with authentic experiences. So you'll be returning home with some incredible memories.
Tour leaders
Your group will be led by passionate tour leaders that are incredibly knowledgeable about each of the destinations you are travelling. They'll ensure that the trip runs smoothly and be able to provide you with support if needed.
Transport
Depending on the destination, you’ll be travelling by private and public transport on our Essentials tours. Think beyond buses to traditional feluccas in Egypt, junk boat cruises in Vietnam and the famous bullet train in Japan.
Accommodation
Accommodation is a big part of our Essentials tours, ranging from camping to surprise 4* accommodation. Traditional ryokans in Japan, desert camps in Jordan and sailboats in Croatia are just some examples of what we have to offer.
Meals
On our Essentials itineraries we include only a few meals, allowing you the freedom to choose exactly where you eat and how you spend your evenings. There’s also the bonus of helping you stay in control of your spending (as well as freeing you up to try some tasty street food).
Our Most Popular Essentials Tours
Our Essentials Tour Destinations
Africa
Travel across the incredible landscapes of Africa on an overland camping safari, spending the days searching for the Big Five and nights camping in national parks.
Egypt
Cover the highlights of ancient Egypt and enjoy a two-night felucca adventure down the Nile River with a choice of popular itineraries and fun tours.
Morocco
Discover the highlights of Morocco from the vibrant capital of Marrakech to the Blue City of Chefchaouen with plenty of free time to explore at your own pace.
South America
Get off the beaten track on an overland adventures in South America and discover the real heart of each country as well as key highlights such as Machu Picchu.
China
Discover China with our semi-independent itineraries covering the highlights from the Great Wall to Hong Kong with hostel accommodation and local transport.
Southeast Asia
Journey through Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand, visiting key highlights such as Angkor Wat and Halong Bay, with plenty of optional activities along the way.
Central Asia
Uncover incredible landscapes, diverse cultures and the ancient Silk Road on an Overland Adventure through Central Asia covering from Turkey to China.
Our Other Holiday Ranges
If you're looking for something a little different to our Essentials tours, why not check out our other holiday ranges to find the right trip for you?
