Traveller Basic

These Imaginative traveller tours are all about exploring the world with like minded people and getting under the skin of a country. Dip your toe beneath the usual tourist surface and discover the real essence of the region, people and culture - enjoy family homestays, interact with locals and experience a traditional way of life. These basic tours allow you the freedom to explore without breaking the bank.

Style Facts

Plenty of free time to explore independently
Optional activities to suit your budget
Freedom to choose your own meals
Simple famliy run hotels
A colourful variety of transportation
Fully trained and experienced leaders.

Top 10 Trips in this style

Annapurna & Chitwan

Tour price from USD 712 for 12 days. Plus a local payment of USD 250.00pp

Visiting: Nepal

Valid From: October 1, 2011

Up to 20% off selected departure dates. Was USD 890 - Now USD 712

Here’s a trip for those who want to experience the many different facets of Nepal. By just arriving for our Nepal trek, we get a feeling that we have taken a step back in time. Nepal is a

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Annapurna Community Lodge Trek

Tour price from USD 635 for 11 days. Plus a local payment of USD 150.00pp

Visiting: Nepal

This is a wonderful trek, showcasing the beauty of the Annapurna region and utilising the series of lodges we have developed over the last few years in conjunction with local communities – we

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Ashgabat<- ->Tashkent

Tour price from USD 1445 for 15 days.

Visiting: Uzbekistan

As pioneers of Silk Route overland travel, we’ll take you on a journey deep into the heart of Central Asia to experience the jewels in the crown of this fabled journey: the cities of Samarkand,

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Backroads of Botswana

Tour price from USD 1025 for 10 days. Plus a local payment of USD 300.00pp

Visiting: Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe

Combine the fantastic wildlife of Chobe National Park with the stunning scenery of Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls to make this one of the best trips on offer. We travel from Pretoria to Khama

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Bali & Lombok Explored

Tour price from USD 1275 for 15 days. Plus a local payment of EUR 200.00pp

Visiting: Indonesia

Two weeks discovering the best of Bali and Lombok. Embrace the beaches, mountains and the jungles, haggle over exotic fruits in the bustling local markets, take a boat cruise and spot dolphins and

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Bangkok to Singapore Overland

Tour price from USD 1395 for 14 days. Plus a local payment of USD 300.00pp

Visiting: Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand

This trip is the perfect way to experience South East Asia, starting in Bangkok and travelling down through Southern Thailand and the Malay Peninsula and onto Singapore. You will experience beach

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Beachcomber

Tour price from USD 609 for 10 days. Plus a local payment of USD 200.00pp

Visiting: Thailand

Up to 30% off selected departure dates. Was USD 870 - Now USD 609

This adventure covers the best of Thailand’s famous tropical south - from visiting popular beaches to camping on a secluded island. Starting in Bangkok, we travel south to Koh Samui, famous

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beijing to hong kong

Tour price from USD 1955 for 20 days.

Visiting: China

"Liddy Says" "As a tour leader in China I always found that it was the time spent in the countryside that travellers enjoyed most. For me, the best part of this trip is the three days in Longji,

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Beijing to Hong Kong Express

Tour price from USD 1200 for 10 days. Plus a local payment of USD 250.00pp

Visiting: China, Hong Kong

Up to 20% off selected departure dates. Was USD 1450 - Now USD 1200

This trip is ideal if you have limited time and want to see the major attractions in China. In ten action-packed days we visit the Great Wall of China and the famed Terracotta Warriors near Xian,

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