Winter Sunshine Holidays
As the days get shorter and summer becomes a distant memory we have the perfect selection of holidays to get away from the cold, dark winter days. Gran Canaria's eternal warm temperatures and Madeira's subtropical balmy climate set the scene for two of our newest winter sunshine destinations. Experience the best that these islands have to offer on either our Viva Gran Canaria holiday or Madeira Walking Week. Both trekking holidays run for 8 days and include a mix of stunning coastal walks and superb mountain scenery.
- Desert trekking holiday in Algeria with the Tuareg
- Trekking to the summit of Jabal Tahat
- Assekrem and the refuge of Pere Foucauld
- Walking amongst Spectacular Sahara landscapes
- Adventure trekking holiday at it best
- A wonderful family adventure holiday in Morocco
- Enjoy story-tellers, jugglers and acrobats of Marrakech
- Easy walking in the Atlas mountains with mule support
- Meet the Berbers at their mountain villages
- Camel riding on the beach at Essaouira
- Tropical paradise touring and sightseeing
- From Kochi to the Cardamom Hills
- Wildlife walking and waterway cruising
- Overnight on a houseboat on the Backwaters of Kerala
- A day for relaxation at Varkala Beach
Bangkok to Phuket Road Cycling Tour
Thailand, Bike - Road Cycling, 11 days - from £1,295 (land only)
- Tropical road biking on the Thai-Malay Peninsula
- Eight days of riding 100 kms per day on quiet roads
- Overnight at a succession of pleasant beach resorts
- Spectacular coastal and limestone pinnacle scenery
- Expert local cycling guide and full vehicle support
- Delhi, Jaipur, Ranthambore, Agra and Varanasi
- A superb Indian touring and sightseeing holiday
- Two game drives at the famous tiger sanctuary of Ranthambore
- Early morning boat ride on the River Ganges at Varanasi
- See the Golden Triangle cities of Jaipur, Agra and Delhi
- Walk from South Africa's iconic Table Mountain to Cape Point
- Make an ascent of Table Mountain
- A 5 -day trek on the Cape Peninsula
- A mix of coastal and mountain landscape
- Enjoy nights at Simonstown and Noordhoek
Costa Rica - Walks and Wildlife Adventure Holiday
Costa Rica, Discovery, 15 days - from £1,595 (land only)
- Exploring Costa Rica - the 'Jewel of Central America'
- Explore the Corcovado National Park by boat
- Trek on the slopes of Arenal Volcano
- Trekking through a variety of scenery including rainforest and waterfalls
- See a wide range of wildlife including the elusive quetzal
- Monteverde Cloud forest and beautiful beaches
- Family Adventure Holiday
- White-water rafting with the family
- See the famous Arenal Volcano
- Cruise the canals of Tortuguero with your family
- A cycle holiday from Udaipur to the Taj Mahal
- Exploratory biking through timeless Rajasthan villages
- Sightseeing at Udaipur and in the Pink City of Jaipur
- Visit Agra, with its magnificent Taj Mahal and Red Fort
- Bike through the colourful state of Rajasthan
- One of Asia's great journeys
- Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal
- India's 'Pink City' of Jaipur
- Boat ride on the Ganges at Varanasi
- Safari on elephant-back at Chitwan, Nepal
- An exciting family adventure in exotic Arabia
- Dolphin spotting, turtle observation and whale watching
- Meet the Bedouin on a 2-day camel trek
- The dramatic Balcony Walk in Oman's Grand Canyon
- 4WD desert driving and camp under the stars
- Morocco's most dramatic desert landscapes
- Winter hiking in the Sahara
- The great dunes at Zahar
- A real trek, with camel support
- Trekking in Morocco's Sahara desert
- An action-packed Egyptian family holiday
- Travel with the Sinai Bedouin
- Camel riding and desert camping
- Mount Moses and Sharks Bay beach fun
- Relax on a beach near Sharm El Sheikh
- Explore the Pyramids of Giza
- Trek with camels on the edge of the Sahara
- Walk amongst the unique sandblasted marble towers
- Excellent Egyptian desert trekking experience
- Visit the Oasis of Bahariya
- A superb trekking holiday visiting the highlights of Madagascar
- Trekking in Isalo and Adringitra National Parks
- Dawn views from Peak Boby, 2nd highest peak in Madagascar
- Unique wildlife spotting, including lemurs and the Indri Indri
- Trek through the stunning rainforest of Ranomafana
- A rugged winter trekking holiday through Morocco's south-west
- Trek the high ridge of Jebel Lekst
- End the trekking day with sunsets on red granite rock formations
- Quiet hiking trails of the Anti-Atlas
- Moroccan handicrafts of Tafraoute
- Fun in the sun on Turkey's Turquoise Coast
- Take a mudbath at ancient Kaunos
- Go on a real sea kayaking expedition
- Enjoy a day of mountain biking thrills
- Snorkel in the crystal-blue clear water
- Hilltribes, Hanoi and Halong Bay
- Unique 6-day trek with homestays in local villages
- Cycle through ricefields and beautiful limestone outcrops
- Colourful market towns of Bac Ha and Quang Nguyen
- The perfect Northern Vietnam Exploratory Holiday
- A short trek into one of Morocco's wildest regions
- Drive through the Dades Valley 'The Valley of the Kasbahs'
- Views of M'goun from the summit of Kouacouch
- Trek to the inconic rock formation of Bab n'Ali
- A magnificent winter sunshine trekking holiday in Morocco
- Sensational mountain walking in Morocco on the edge of the Sahara
- Trek to remote kasbahs and oases of the Jebel Sahro
- Trekking in the land of nomadic Berber herdsmen
- Uplifting views of the Atlas Mountains
- A winter sunshine trekking holiday in Morocco
- Action-packed fun-in-the-sun multi-activity holiday
- Scramble to Wadi Rum's Burdah Bridge
- Canyoning down to the Dead Sea
- Bike, hike and meet the local people
- Camel ride and desert Bedouin camp
- Bike from the Dead Sea to the Red Sea
- A sensational mountain biking holiday in Jordan
- Spend a night with the Bedouin in Wadi Rum
- Free day to explore the 'Rose Red City' of Petra
- Ride down to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth
- Follow in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia
- Walk the streets of ancient Petra
- Take a glass bottomed boat trip to see the reef fish at Aqaba
- Swim in the Dead Sea - the lowest point on earth!
- Optional camel ride in the desert
- Visit and explore Petra over 2 days
- See the best of Wadi Rum on a 4WD jeep tour
- Tour the Roman city of Jerash
- Chill out at a 4-star Red Sea, Aqaba beach resort
- Swim in the Dead Sea
- A photographic journey through Jordan from Jerash to Wadi Rum
- Exploring the fabulous 'Rose-red City' of Petra
- In the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia
- Camping under the stars with the Bedouin
- Visit the UNESCO site of Wadi Rum, famous for its desert scenery
- Hiking and exploring amongst the mountains of Jordan's Wadi Rum
- Camping under the stars with the Bedouin
- In the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia
- Trek on secret trails into the fabulous 'Rose-red City' of Petra
- Jordan's legendary hospitality and spectacular desert scenery
- Trekking the new 'Inca Trail' of the Middle East
- Walking amongst sculpted sandstone canyons of Jordan
- Explore the wonders of the 'Rose-Red City' of Petra
- Mount Nebo and swimming in the the Dead Sea
- Camping Bedouin style under the desert stars
- A feast for the senses, as we explore India's tropical south
- Five days of trekking in the Cardamom Hills
- Madurai's outrageous Sri Meenakshi Temple
- Take a houseboat cruise on the Keralan 'backwaters'
- Hike to the top of Meesapulimala, Kerala's second highest peak
- Track the endangered Silverback Gorillas & families
- Safari across the savannahs of Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Guided chimpanzee walk in Kibale Forest
- Visit Lake Bunyoni 'The Place of Many Little Birds'
- Wildlife safari holiday across the 'Pearl of Africa'
- Camel trekking in the desert and sleeping out under the stars
- Family adventure trek with French and English families
- Traditional camel caravan on the edge of the Sahara Desert
- The magic and mystery of Marrakech
- A unique family adventure holiday
- Day hiking on levada and glorious mountain trails
- Summit Pico Ruivo and Pico do Arieiro, Madeira's highest peaks
- Walk through enchanting laurel forest and superb mountain views
- Guided walking on every day and all meals included
- Idyllic island exploration and walking holiday on Madeira
- Mountaineering in Mexico the land of the Aztecs
- Climb Pico de Orizaba, the highest summit in Mexico
- Views of Popocatepetl from Izta
- Experience Aztec and Spanish colonial history
- A brilliant climbing holiday at altitude in Mexico
- A spectacular 100-mile trek into the Copper Canyon
- Hiking through dramatic canyon landscapes
- The amazing Tarahumara Indians
- Trek into the 1800 metre deep Batopilas Canyon
- A unique Mexico adventure trekking holiday
- Camel supported family trekking on Morocco's Atlantic Coast
- A family adventure holiday in Morocco
- Coastal camping and excellent beaches, Morocco
- Explore Marrakech and Essaouira with your family
- Close to home and yet so exotic
- The ultimate Morocco holiday, souks to the Sahara to the sea
- Short and easy walks on most days
- The dunes of Erg Chebbi and the famous Todra Gorge of Morocco
- Atlas Mountains, Dades Valley, Sahara Desert and the Coast
- Fes, Marrakech, Meknes, Volubilis & Essaouira - Morocco's finest
- A walking and touring adventure in Sarawak and Sabah
- Climb Mount Kinabalu, SE Asia's highest peak
- Spend time with Orangutans at the Sepilok Sanctuary
- Journey into the jungle in search of Borneo's rich wildlife
- Trek to Mulu and walk the spectacular Headhunters trail
Mountain Biking into the Golden Triangle
Thailand, Bike - Semi Slick, 12 days - from £1,295 (land only)
- Mountain biking amongst Thailand's colourful northern hilltribes
- Travel by mountain bike, boat and elephant-back
- Explore the temples of Chiang Mai
- Bike the Wat Doi Suthep downhill
- Spend a 'night on the town' in vibrant Bangkok
- A fortnight of Himalayan touring and sightseeing in Nepal
- Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan
- Sunrise over the Himalaya from Nargakot and Sarankot
- Experience Nepalese village life at Bandipur
- Take the cable-car to Manakamana Temple
- Hiking highlights of the 'Land of the Long White Cloud'
- The Tongariro Crossing – New Zealand’s best 1 day walk
- Marlborough Sound and the Nydia Track
- Hike parts of the Abel Tasman, Routeburn and Kepler Tracks
- Milford Sound and Mount Cook
- A brilliant Central American trekking holiday
- Nicaragua - a fresh and exciting trekking destination
- Reach the top of 7 of Nicaragua's volcanoes
- The charming old colonial cities of Grenada and Leon
- Relax on the Pacific coast
- A journey through Egypt’s historic heartland
- Karnak and the Valley of the Kings
- Felucca sailing down the Nile with short day-hikes along its banks
- Experience Nubian village life trekking through their villages
- The perfect holiday for a chilled out visit to Egypt
- Mountain walking in Oman, the 'Jewel of Arabia'
- Trekking the Jabal Akhdar Circuit
- The 'balcony'walk above Wadi Nakhr
- Explore Nizwa and its colourful souks
- Holiday time on Tiwi beach in the Gulf of Oman
- A winter sunshine walking holiday off the beaten track in Morocco
- Experience Berber villages and culture at its best
- Views of Jebel Sirwa from Guiliz Peak
- Trek across the Tizi-n-Test and the Tizi-n-Tichka
- Outside Magazine 2010 Trip of the Year - Killer Value category
- Mountain bike holiday in Morocco's wild desert world of the Jebel Sahro
- Bike across the Tazarzart Pass
- Cycling through the Todra Gorge
- Cycle the isolated and exotic Draa Valley
- Morocco has it all for a short bike holiday destination
- A gentle Sahara desert adventure holiday in Morocco
- Locally guided desert walks
- Climb Erg Chegaga, the largest Sahara desert dunes in Morocco
- Immerse yourself in the dunes of the Sahara Desert
- Sleep under the canvas of comfortable desert camps
- Family adventure holiday in Kerala and the Western Ghats
- Cruising the Kerala Backwaters with your family
- Tea Plantation walk and village homestay
- Wildlife spotting at Periyar Nature Reserve
- Free day on the beach at Kovalam
- Views from Sinai's highest peak
- Swim at the laid-back Red Sea resort of Sharks Bay
- Trek with Bedouin and their camels
- Ascent of Mount St Catherine (2641m)
- Between Mount Saint Catherine and the Red Sea
- See elephant and leopard on a jeep safari
- Visit orphaned baby elephants
- Explore the rock fortress of Sigiriya
- Meet a Buddhist monk
- Beach fun on the Indian Ocean
- An easy-paced discovery tour of the highlights of Sri Lanka
- The ancient cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa
- The tea growing 'hill country' and 'World's End'
- Game drives in Yala National Park and turtle watching at Rakawa
- The palm-fringed beaches at Tangalle
- A tropical paradise walking holiday
- Sunrise at the summit of Adam's Peak
- Off the beaten track in the formerly resticted Eastern zone
- Spectacular views in the Knuckles and at World's End
- Aurugam Bay and the leopards of Yala National Park
- East Africa's finest family safari holiday
- Camp in the Serengeti and hear the lions roar!
- Spot the Big Five: elephant, rhino, leopard, buffalo and lion
- Hike on the slopes of Kilimanjaro
- Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and Olduvai Gorge
- Adventures on the Road to Mandalay - trek Burma's Shan Plateau
- Sunset amongst the temples and pagodas of Bagan
- Riverboat cruise on the Irrawaddy and explore beautiful Lake Inle
- Unique 4-day trek through tribal villages of the Shan Plateau
- All meals included in the holiday price
- Family adventure holiday in Thailand
- Ride an elephant and go jungle trekking
- Village homestay with Thai farming family
- Take a Thai cookery lesson in Chiang Mai
- Relax on Ko Samet's golden beaches
- A family adventure in Rajasthan
- Tiger spotting in Ranthambore and visit the splendid Taj Mahal
- Ride a rickshaw, a camel and an elephant!
- The 'Pink City' of Jaipur and temples of Pushkar
- Watch a Bollywood movie, cook curry & play cricket with the locals
- India's foremost tiger parks and finest wildlife holiday
- Visit Ranthambore, Khana and Bandhavgarh
- This holiday offers a real chance of spotting a tiger in the wild
- See the India of Kipling's 'Jungle Book'
- Spend a full day at Agra, including the Taj Mahal
- A spectacular road cycling circuit of this mountainous island
- Climb Serenity - 9 kilometres of super smooth hairpins
- Pico de las Nieves, the highest point on Gran Canaria (1951m)
- Ride the 'Dragon's Tail' along the cliffs of the wild west coast
- Excellent Cannondale CAAD 10 and Super Six bike hire available
- A leisurely walking holiday in a fairytale landscape
- Amazing rock formations and colourful history
- The 'Swiss cheese' underground city of Derinkuyu
- Walk the beautiful Ihlara Canyon in 2 easy stages
- Traditional hospitality of the Turkish people
- Family Vietnam Adventure
- Easy trekking and homestay with the charming hill-tribes of Sapa
- Cruise Halong Bay in a traditional junk boat
- Explore the Mekong Delta backwaters with its floating market
- Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and relaxation at the resort of PhanThiet
- Hanoi to Saigon, the complete tour
- Floating market at Cai Be in the Mekong Delta
- Cookery Class on the Perfume River
- City tours in Hanoi, Hue and Saigon
- Halong Bay Cruise
- A North Vietnam Adventure
- Climb Fansipan the highest peak in Indochina
- Explore colourful markets in Hanoi, Sapa and Bac Ha
- Cruise aboard a Vietnamese Junk Boat in Halong Bay
- Explore Hmong tribal villages
- Trekking holiday in the foothills of the highest peak in Morocco
- Easy trekking through Berber villages
- Extensive views from the Tizi n’Zik
- Sightseeing and relaxing in Marrakech
- An excellent introduction to trekking near Toubkal
- Mountains, sea and vibrant Las Palmas
- Three walking bases - coast, mountains and capital
- Start the week in the beautiful coastal resort of Puerto de Mogan
- Trek to the island's high point, Pico de las Nieves
- Final night in the historic capital of Las Palmas
- Family fun and wildlife in the Rainbow Nation of South Africa
- Visit several game reserves, including Kruger National Park
- Easy walks and relaxation time in the Drakensberg mountains
- Cultural highlights include the Zulu village at Shakas Kraal
- Enjoy a day at leisure on the beach north of Durban
