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See the world a better way...

Africa, Asia, the Middle East, India & Himalayas, South East Asia, China & Central Asia, Latin America & Europe

The Imaginative Traveller specialises in small group adventure and activity tours around the world. Choose a tour from an array of destinations across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, India & Himalayas, South East Asia, China & Central Asia, Latin America and Europe. With over 250 inspiring tours in a range of styles from ‘pioneer’ to ‘volunteer’, Imaginative Traveller offers a world of colourful choices to help you plan your future adventures.

Cruise amongst the magical Galapagos with marine iguanas and fur seals or discover India while staying in lavish tented camps and heritage hotels. Discover Egypt’s pyramids and cosmopolitan Alexandria. Enjoy Ethiopia’s dramatic scenery and astounding rock-hewn churches or voyage through the Mekong Delta and stunning Halong Bay in Vietnam. See the world a better way...

This brochure features 75 countries and 289 tours! With exciting new destinations like Colombia, Israel, Lebanon, Spitzbergen and Burkina Faso as well as old favourites such as Egypt, Thailand and India, new and more experienced adventurers are sure to find something to whet their appetites.

Some great reasons to book with Imaginative Traveller
• 19 years of experience
• Expert destination knowledge
• More included highlights on most tours
• Local payments are now included on 95% of our tours
• More destinations and departures than ever before
• A carbon offset is included in most of our tours

Two concise tour styles are offered – Traveller and Adventurer, both offering innovative itineraries and authentic encounters under the leadership of fully trained and experienced local guides - with no hidden extras!

Traveller tours – discover a destination in comfort!
• Well appointed, quality hotels (en suite where available)
• Arrival transfers included (except European tours)
• Tours, entrance fees, most meals and activities included
• Equipment provided where required

Adventurer tours – for travellers who love adventure!
• Grassroots experiences with plenty of free time to explore
• Simple, family-run friendly hotels
• Tours, entrance fees to all major sites and many meals included
• Great value for money

Imaginative Traveller is confident that there is a tour for everyone here – you will be spoilt for choice!:

The Imaginative Traveller
When the Imaginative Traveller embarked upon its first adventures in 1991, its goal was to give all our travellers exceptional holiday experiences. The Imaginative Traveller people are travellers themselves, and it shows in their trips - they are just as passionate about travel today as they always have been.

The Imaginative Traveller experience, your value for money
The Imaginative Traveller has extensive experience of operating small group tours in numerous countries around the world. Imaginative Traveller tour leaders and local staff have first-hand knowledge of the destinations, and will share that knowledge to ensure you don't miss a thing, getting value for your money.

Authentic travel experiences
For the Imaginative Traveller, travel means getting to the heart of a country, finding out what makes it tick. This means that as a rule, if the locals are doing it, we will be doing it too. Stay with people you never thought you’d meet, see sights you’ve only dreamed of and experience all the adventurous activities you could want.

Make the most of your time
By making all the time-consuming arrangements, the Imaginative Traveller makes sure that you get the most out of your time in a destination. The knowledge of its staff on the ground means that you will see places that aren't in the guidebook, and be introduced to locals as a guest, not a stranger.

Your small group
Your group will usually have an international flavour as our tours are sold across the world, so your fellow travellers could be from almost anywhere. Many people are travelling alone, so if you are, you won't feel the odd one out, and the group will cover a broad range of ages. You'll make new friends and have some unforgettable experiences.

More than just a place to stay
When it comes to accommodation, the aim is to offer you an experience that is unique. You might be staying in a Maharaja's palace in India, a Bedouin tent in the desert or a tree-house in the jungles of Thailand. The level of comfort may vary, but you'll get a genuine insight into a place.

More than just a way to get there
How you get about depends on the destination. Sometimes public transport is the best option, which is always a good way of getting to know the locals. In some places the terrain means the best way to get around is by dugout canoe. In others you could be in an air-conditioned coach or on a bamboo raft, in a tuk tuk or on a camel. Whatever the form of transport, it inevitably adds to the whole experience.

The Imaginative Traveller price promise
The Imaginative Traveller strives to offer exceptionally good value without cutting corners or sacrificing quality to be the cheapest around. Spending your money with the Imaginative Traveller means that you benefit from the experience of its staff, you can be safe in the knowledge that the Imaginative Traveller has a strong commitment to responsible travel, and your time with the Imaginative Traveller will leave you with memories to last a lifetime!

Responsible travel
Responsible Travel has always been of huge importance to the Imaginative Traveller, and all of its policies, guidelines and projects have been put in place with the intention of improving both the environment and the lives of people in the countries we visit. With the support of its travellers, Imaginative Traveller has been able to make a huge difference to many great causes. Some projects the Imaginative Traveller has previously supported have now become self-sustaining, which is great news as it enables us to introduce a few more causes to our ongoing Responsible Travel fund.

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NEW TOURS INCLUDE

  • Syria & Lebanon Discovery
    - Damascus, Aleppo, Krak des Chevaliers, Palmyra, crusader ports and Beirut.
  • Secrets of Jerusalem
    - Discover the secrets of Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee and Masada.
  • Colours of Colombia
    -One of South America's best kept secrets with colonial gems, jungle-covered coast, palm-fringed Caribbean beaches and a cosmopolitan capital.
  • Patagonia & Tierra del Fuego
    - From Buenos Aires to the rugged beauty of Patagonia, Mt Fitzroy and Torres del Paine trekking as well as Tierra del Fuego and Ushuaia.
  • Peru Encompassed
    - Peru’s Ballestas Islands, Nazca, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, Cusco and the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
  • Spitzbergen Explorer
    - Arctic voyaging at its best with exciting options to camp overnight on the ice and kayak on selected departures.
  • Waterfalls and Wildlife
    - Walk with lions in Zimbabwe and safari in South Africa’s Kruger National Park.
  • Mongolian Yak Safari
    - Take the Trans-Mongolian railway to our remote ‘ger camp’ in the Gobi Desert then trek through the remote steppes accompanied by yaks.
  • Annapurna Dhaulagiri
    - Totally unique, off the beaten track trek beneath Nepal’s scenic Annapurna range – get away from the crowds!
  • Highlights of Kenya & Tanzania
    -The ultimate safari experience using luxury lodges and tented camps - the Masai Mara, Samburu, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and more

TEN MOST UNUSUAL TOURS

  • People of Africa
    - An incredible cultural journey visiting four different tribes of Tanzania plus wildlife safaris and chill out time on Zanzibar.
  • Frontiers of India
    - Exploring India’s remote North East – Nagaland, Assam and Meghalaya, including an elephant-back safari in Kaziranga National Park.
  • Vietnam Culinary Journey
    - Take cooking lessons in Hanoi, Hoi An and Saigon – a culinary exploration of one of the world’s most mouth-watering destinations!
  • Saigon to Angkor Cycle
    - What better way to explore Vietnam and Cambodia than on two wheels like true locals!
  • Preserving Primates
    - Mountain Gorilla trekking in BOTH Rwanda and Uganda plus trekking to see the Golden Monkeys and interacting with the chimpanzees on an habituation programme.
  • Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes
    - The classic Himalayan trek with the added bonus of trekking further high passes and peaks in this magnificent mountain region.
  • Himalayan Kingdoms
    - From Kathmandu to Darjeeling, through the remote mountain state of Sikkim and the mysterious kingdom of Bhutan.
  • Magic of Madagascar
    - An exotic and little-known island filled with strange and exciting flora and fauna, diverse landscapes and astounding natural beauty.
  • Mt Kilimanjaro Climb – Rongai Route
    - Ascend the Roof of Africa via the peaceful, scenic and little-used Rongai Route. Sensible acclimatisation aids summit success!
  • Kruger Wildlife Experience
    - A fantastic private game reserve experience offering close-up wildlife encounters including walking safaris and overnighting in a remote treehouse!

MULTI-COUNTRY TOURS INCLUDE

  • Crusader Trails
    - Combines Jordan, Syria and Lebanon providing a complete overview of these three Middle Eastern countries.
  • Cairo to Casablanca
    - A fantastic itinerary following the North African coast from Egypt, through Libya and Tunisia ending in Morocco.
  • West African Expedition
    - Combining Burkina Faso, Benin, Togo and Ghana. A packed two week tour showcasing an extraordinary blend of West African cultures.
  • Complete East Africa
    - The name says it all! All the great game parks of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda plus Mountain Gorilla trekking in Rwanda.
  • Spirit of Africa
    - An all-encompassing tour from Cape Town to Nairobi visiting Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi and Tanzania. THE tour of Africa!
  • Cuba & Mexico
    - What a great combination of two of the hottest Caribbean destinations around. Tantalising culture and tropical beaches – perfect!
  • South America Circle
    - An awesome month-long trip visiting Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Rio, the Amazon, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca and the Chilean/Argentinean Lake District
  • Journey to India & the Himalayas
    - An ingenuous routing involving Rajasthan, the Taj Mahal, Varanasi, Kathmandu, a short Annapurna trek, a Chitwan wildlife safari and Bhutan.
  • Central Asian Odyssey
    - Travel along the ancient Silk Road from Beijing to St Petersburg via Xian, Kashgar, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Moscow.
  • Thai-Indochina Loop
    - Starting and ending in Bangkok, take an amazing journey through all the highlights of Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia.

 

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