The first thing you may want to know when planning your trip is
'what's it like on tour?'
With the Explore formula, you can be assured that for starters
you'll find yourself with a group of like-minded, adventurous and
sociable people - right from day one. The social aspect of sharing
an adventure has been one of the great incentives to
'go
Explore' right from the start. And having a trained tour leader
with you throughout the tour just adds to the feeling of being on a
chilled, no-worries and fun holiday.
Because on the whole our trips are itinerary-based, some early
starts can be expected - especially when it's vital to reach that
UNESCO site before the hordes, or enjoy a sunrise over the dunes,
or witness the four-legged morning 'rush hour' at the savannah's
watering hole.
As for your accommodation, you can expect it to be comfy and clean
- typically '3-starred' to use an international rule of thumb. It's
usually in a twin room, which you will either share with your
friend/partner or, if travelling solo, with a same-sex member of
your group. Most of our tours offer the option of a single room
(for a surprisingly low supplement).
Food arrangements vary from trip to trip, with breakfast often
provided, full board included on the majority of camping or
lodge-based days and your tour leader arranging many meals for the
group, or recommending the most reliable restaurants.
And if, as a 'rookie' Explorer you're still wondering, 'OK, but
what's it really like?', suffice to say that customers
booking their 10th tour with us have more than doubled since 2001.
With Explore, you really do see more.