World Holidays
18 listed, in date order with guided Tours first. Click on any title for further information.
 | The air holiday packages shown are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority.
Our ATOL number is 5613. Please see our booking conditions for more information. |
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| | | India, Ladakh Explorer | 3+ A | |
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| 23rd August 2013 (Fri) - 9th September 2013 : 18 days | £2595 |
| Enthusiast + / Adventurous | ATOL |
| Moving-on : Air : Hotel : Full board : Full vehicle support |
| PLEASE NOTE: THE TOUR ITINERARY IS NOW DIFFERENT TO THE ONE ADVERTISED IN THE DECEMBER CYCLE. New adventure tour to Buddhist Ladakh in the Indian Himalaya. A spectacular journey through an incredible landscape, culminating with the ascent of the Khardung La from the Nubra Valley, the world's highest road. Physically demanding with great rewards. Part hotels and part fully serviced luxury tents. Fly Heathrow/Delhi/Leh - Leh/Delhi/Heathrow. | |
| Leader: John & Pat Ashwell | Ref: 1342 | |
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| | | USA, Northern California no places available | Ref: 1364 | |
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| | | Bhutan End to End | 3 | |
| Place for a male to share with another male |
| 11th October 2013 (Fri) - 29th October 2013 : 19 days | £4100 |
| Enthusiast | ATOL |
| Moving-on, Rest days : Air : Hotel : Full board : Full vehicle support |
| Bhutan is the last surviving Buddhist Kingdom. Ride end to end through this dreamlike land of snowy peaks and verdant valleys. Meet these hospitable people, happy to live in a timewarp, holding steadfastly to a culture and tradition where the values of the 'developed' world have little credibility. Fully supported. Flights Heathrow/Delh/Paro. | |
| Leader: John & Pat Ashwell | Ref: 1369 | |
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| | | Nepal, the Kathmandu Valley | 2+ | |
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| 12th November 2013 (Tue) - 26th November 2013 : 15 days | £2149 |
| Moderate + | ATOL |
| Moving-on, Rest days, Off-Road : Air : Hotel : Half board : Luggage transfer |
| PLEASE NOTE: RETURN DATE IS DIFFERENT TO THAT IN THE DECEMBER CYCLE. Step into a land that time forgot and experience Nepali rural life at first hand. Traverses the magical Kathmandu valley using minor roads and jeep tracks. Pass through hidden villages and ancient temples. Stay at hilltop resorts that afford stupendous views of the awesome snow clad Himalaya. | |
| Leader: Daryl & Fiona Pollitt | Ref: 1371 | |
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| | | New Zealand | 2+ | |
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| 18th January 2014 (Sat) - 11th February 2014 : 25 days | £3030 |
| Moderate + | ATOL |
| Moving-on, Rest days : Air : Hotel : Half board : Luggage transfer |
| A tour in the stunning scenery of South Island commencing in Christchurch and heading south to Queenstown, the adventure centre of New Zealand, before transferring to the west coast. Return to Christchurch over the Southern Alps and Arthurs Pass. | |
| Leader: Peter Crofts | Ref: 1374 | |
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| | | Cuba, West | 2+ | |
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| 20th January 2014 (Mon) - 4th February 2014 : 16 days | £2199 |
| Moderate + | ATOL |
| Moving-on, Rest days : Air : Hotel : Half board : Full vehicle support |
| Cycle Cuba, a tropical paradise suspended in time. Experience the vibrancy and rhythm of Havana, visit Trinidad, Cuba's best preserved colonial city. Ride through the spectacular landscape of the Vinales and enjoy the fabulous scenery of the Escambray Mountains. Rest days in Havana, Trinidad and the Escambray Mountains. Fly Gatwick/Havana | |
| Leader: John & Pat Ashwell | Ref: 1386 | |
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| | | Sri Lanka | 2+ | |
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| 26th January 2014 (Sun) - 13th February 2014 : 19 days | £2210 |
| Moderate + | ATOL |
| Moving-on, Rest days : Air : Hotel : Half board : Full vehicle support |
| Visit ancient ruined cities, temples and hill shrines. Cycle through jungle and spice farms to the cultural capital of Kandy. Climb through scenic hill country and manicured tea plantations to colonial Nuwara Eilya. Visit Uda Walawe Park with its elephants and birdlife. Cycle along the south coast's palm fringed beaches. | |
| Leader: Lyndon & Caryl Bracewell | Ref: 1375 | |
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| | | India, Kerala & Tamil Nadu | 2 | |
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| 7th February 2014 (Fri) - 23rd February 2014 : 17 days | £2249 |
| Moderate | ATOL |
| Moving-on, Rest days : Air : Hotel : Half board : Full vehicle support |
| A tropical paradise. Warmth and sunshine, palm fringed beaches, tea, coffee and spice plantations, friendly people and superb South Indian cuisine. Cruise the fabulous inland waterways on converted rice barges. Visit Cochin's antique and spice warehouses, witness sunsets over the harbour. Fly from Heathrow or Manchester | |
| Leader: Sheila Simpson | Ref: 1376 | |
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| | | Thailand | 2 3 | |
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| 8th February 2014 (Sat) - 23rd February 2014 : 16 days | £2065 |
| Moderate / Enthusiast | ATOL |
| Multi-centre : Air : Hotel : Half board : Full vehicle support |
| Experience Bangkok then have fun getting off the beaten track and beyond the big resorts. Discover tropical forests and tiny islands with golden beaches and friendly people. Explore the ancient ruined temples of Arruthaya. Lots of rest days, swimming, snorkelling. Suitable for anyone with a sense of adventure. Fly Heathrow/Bangkok. | |
| Leader: Chris Ellison | Ref: 1377 | |
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| | | South Africa | 3 | |
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| 22nd February 2014 (Sat) - 11th March 2014 : 18 days | £2395 |
| Enthusiast | ATOL |
| Moving-on : Air : Hotel : Some meals : Luggage transfer |
| Explore the Cape wine route and ride along the spectacular southern coast east of Cape Town. Finish with 3 days at leisure in Cape Town, sightseeing, riding. Opportunity to ride the famous ARGUS cycle event. | |
| Leader: Neil Wheadon | Ref: 1378 | |
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| | | Morocco, High Atlas Traverse | 3 | |
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| 16th March 2014 (Sun) - 30th March 2014 : 15 days | £1075 |
| Enthusiast | ABTOT |
| Moving-on, Rest days : Land-only : Hotel : Half board : Carry own luggage |
| From the ancient capital of Marrakech, following the old trade route over the Atlas to the orange growing lands of the Souss Valley and the bustling souks of Taroudant. Over the Anti Atlas to the shoe making town of Tafraoute; a descent to the coastal plain and the surfing mecca of Taghazoute before traversing the final ranges and desert back to Marrakech. | |
| Leader: Pete Jarvis | Ref: 1379 | |
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| | | Morocco, High Atlas-Jebel Sahro | 3 | |
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| 30th March 2014 (Sun) - 9th April 2014 : 11 days | £885 |
| Enthusiast | ABTOT |
| Moving-on, Off-road : Land-only : Hotel : Half board : Full vehicle support |
| Traverse the High Atlas and the Jebel Sahro mountains of Morocco, over cols (3100m), through sheer rock walled gorges (Todra) and canyons (Dades). Traditional Berber villages with date palmeries contrast to the tented nomadic lifestyle of the goat herders. 36-94kmpd. An adventurous ride for the regular rider. | |
| Leader: Pete Jarvis | Ref: 1380 | |
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