Unforgettable Moments

Explore with us on our cultural discovery tours, scenic walking and hiking trips, and cycling adventures and discover the world in ways you've never imagined.

An adventure travel company you can trust

Years of Experience

Customers

Trips

Destinations

With Explore, the world truly becomes your oyster. We take travelers on journeys across 100 countries with diverse cultures, stunning landscapes, vibrant wildlife, and fascinating histories—from the cliffside trails of the Amalfi Coast to the bustling streets of Vietnam to the wild wonders of Costa Rica. There's something for everyone and we can't wait to help inspire your next adventure.

Ways to Explore with us

We know that travel styles are as diverse as the people who enjoy them. Explore the variety of experiences we offer, each loved by our travelers for its unique touch.

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Cultural Discovery

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Est 1981

Our story begins in 1981. With just six tours listed in a simple four-page brochure, founders Travers Cox and Derek Moore were inspired to create a travel company that focused on authentic and sustainable travel experiences.

For more than 40 years, we’ve been perfecting the art of small-group travel offering over 400 trips that range from classic group trips and solo adventures to walking and cycling journeys. Our trips, typically with around 11 people, strike the perfect balance between comfort and adventure. This intimate group size fosters genuine connections and meaningful conversations at the heart of our destinations. Guided by locals who know their regions inside and out, our tours are designed to be hassle-free and full of spontaneous, unforgettable experiences.

A peak into our adventures

What matters most to us

Our mantra, to be better than yesterday, is the heart of our business.

Our Planet

Our natural world supports us all. The food we eat, the air we breathe, our mental wellbeing and happiness. Our focus is on understanding our impacts globally and collaborating with our suppliers and agents globally.

Our Places

Our holidays are nothing if we don’t protect the destinations we visit - it’s crucial that our travels don’t bring any negative impacts to the host community, the wildlife, the landscapes and the ecosystems we visit. We always aim to ensure we create a positive impact.

Our People

Our people are what drive us forward, and what make all of this progress possible. We’re committed to doing the right thing by our employees, and to building and developing a diverse, inclusive and engaged team of brilliant people that believe in Explore’s goals and are passionate about our purpose.

Some of our milestones in sustainable travel

We’re not just a travel company—we travel with heart and purpose. From the start, we've been dedicated to sustainable travel. Here are some key milestones that show our commitment.

2008

Explore started offsetting all customer flights with Cool Earth.

2016

Explore stopped elephant riding on all its holidays.

2020

All trips were fully carbon offset, including accommodation and transport, with Climate Care and Animal Protection Policy. launched

2023

Explore Worldwide launched The Explore Foundation with the aim of making a positive impact on the lives of communities around the world.

2024

As a Certified B Corp in the travel industry, we're counted among businesses that are leading a global movement for an inclusive, equitable and regenerative economy.

Some of our popular trips

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why our customers explore with us.

Average customer rating:

4.6

Independent service rating based on

6966

reviews.

We’ve just booked our second holiday with Explore, and once again, Mandy has been absolutely brillia...view more

Pavel - 2 days ago

Arndt - 2 days ago

10 out of 10

Carmel Moore-she was very friendly, helpful and supportive and luckily when I called back to book an...view more

Mary - 3 days ago

Very good

Quick and efficient. From start to final booking.

Christopher - 3 days ago

Alan - 4 days ago

Trusted Customer - 4 days ago

All very easy to check holiday details and book online

The Web Booking Team were quick to supply a deposit receipt and then a booking confirmation. They w...view more

Trusted Customer - 5 days ago

Able to quickly answer questions and make the booking. Always impressed by Explore staff an we don’t...view more

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Trusted Customer - 6 days ago

Shane Hosiene was very helpful in getting us good flights

Stephen - 6 days ago

Quick, efficient and friendly.

Michael - 6 days ago

Excellent customer service

Mandy was so helpful, understanding the need for sufficient time between connecting flights, and ge...view more

Judith - 6 days ago

Sarah manage to get me the flights I wanted for the tour

Trusted Customer - 7 days ago

I booked on line - very fast response

Trusted Customer - 7 days ago

Very good

She was very polite and helpful and explained everything clearly.

Trusted Customer - 7 days ago

Trusted Customer - 8 days ago

Excellent

Andy Gibb was really helpful

Trusted Customer - 8 days ago

Friendly, no pressure, helpful. I recommend them to people all the time.

I have always found them really helpful, I've never felt pressured into booking a trip, they are rea...view more

Pauline - 8 days ago

Great!

She was very calm and professional

Trusted Customer - 8 days ago

Cheerful, helpfulReasonably informative

Trusted Customer - 8 days ago