Including four of South-East Asia's most fascinating countries, this all-embracing voyage takes us to many of the region's major sites. It also provides a unique insight into the varied customs and lifestyles of its peoples - both in the cities and the most remote rural enclaves.

Prices and itineraries shown for Worldwide, Beyond, Cycle and Family Adventure tours departing from January 2009 onwards are subject to change and confirmation with the publication of our 2009/10 brochures, due to be published between October and December 2008.

• 4 contrasting capitals: Bangkok, Vientiane, Hanoi & Phnom Penh
• Variety of journeys: by rail & boat, to bus, plane & elephant!
• Meet the people of Indochina & uncover its interlocking cultures

So close to Europe, yet so different in every respect, Morocco must be one of the world's most atmospheric countries, a riot of life and colour that can't fail to delight and stimulate every sense. On this short family break, we concentrate on arguably its two greatest highlights - the bustle and excitement of the ancient Imperial City of Marrakech and the serene beauty of the mighty High Atlas mountains.

• Experience the bustle and excitement of exotic Marrakech
• Discover the majesty of Morocco's highest mountains
• Walk among the Atlas foothills and enjoy a traditional berber lunch

• Explore fabulous monasteries at Lhasa, Gyantse & Shigatse
• Travel high passes & switch-backs on the "Friendship Highway"
• View the mighty Himalaya including Everest

• Explore the summer highlights of arctic Norway, Sweden & Finland
• Exceptional value as most meals are included
• Adventure & discovery in 'the land of the midnight sun'

Costa Rica's landscape varies from cloudforest to tropical beaches, volcanoes to white water rivers. Our journey takes us from Pacific to Caribbean - on horseback, white-water raft, bike, and on foot to explore Central America's most highly regarded multi-active destination. Watch troops of Capuchin monkeys, catch sight of the distinctively inactive sloth or take to the sea and go dolphin spotting. This tour is a potent mix of activity, adventure, scenery and wildlife, with time to relax towards the end on the Caribbean coast. A tour for people of all abilities.

• Cycle on rainforest trails & raft white waters
• Drive cattle on horseback against a back-drop of volcanoes
• Zip through the forest canopy & snorkel over coral reefs

• Stay in comfortable & characterful family-run guesthouses
• Cycle & walk the trails of the Sierra de Aracena
• Kayak down the Guadiana River to Mertola

Come with us on active trip that spans two countries as we cycle, kayak and walk through the largely undiscovered Sierra de Aracena. Travelling by boat from this rural corner of Western Europe down to the Atlantic Coast we discover an archipelago of sandy islands just waiting to be explored and glittering blue seas to swim in.