Tours of Exploration has developed soft adventure, bird-watching, wildlife viewing, natural history, culture and ecotourism programs in Canada, Central and South America, Asia and the South Pacific. We have built up a solid reputation in the travel industry by delivering unique tours in a reliable, educational and enjoyable environment. Read more...
Hike scenic trails, bike through heritage landscapes or paddle in desolate waters. Our specialty soft-adventure tours span all corners of the world. Guided or self-guided, options for light, intermediate or demanding tours are designed to gratify the adventurer in all.
Connect with your dream destination's culture and local peoples. Partake in local culinary, festivals, wilderness, archaeology and other customs with expert guides. Our thoughtful itineraries guide you through a rich journey of discovery - of a new culture and yourself!
Tours centered on nature and the best wildlife viewing experiences. Lose yourself in the splendor of unique ecosystems, exotic game reserves, and remote nature sanctuaries. Choose from light or in-depth immersions with photography and videography opportunities.
A collection of specialty escorted small group tours that feature remote
locations, local immersion, fabulous wildlife and cultural
encounters.
Our fully customizable travel planning service helps you co-create a trip that meets the specific needs of your family and friends bubble. Book the trip of a lifetime with confidence, enjoy local support, and return with unforgettable stories. Get in touch today!
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Planning is essential to make the most of a trip to Costa Rica. Not that the destination is complicated: traveling to Costa Rica is even easy, compared to other destinations in Central and South America. But if you want to guarantee an unforgettable trip in the best “Pura Vida” style, there are some tips for travelling in the country that you should know.
Having resumed travel in what seems like a different time and place, I want to share a few tips for those whose past travel is pre-covid or pre-digital for everything.
India’s Valley of Flowers is an exhilarating sight to behold. If you look up, you’ll see the high snow-capped mountains of the Greater Himalayas. Look down, and before you will be a rainbow carpet of budding alpine flowers. And ahead of you? Nothing but the trail and secluded wilderness.
Ah, the awe-inspiring wilderness of India. India has been commonly considered to be home to five Big Cats... however, this is soon to change to six! Read on to find more on your favourite big cat species and where in India you can see them. And discover which big cat is being re-introduced to its former home.
Earlier this month, Bhutan tripled its Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) from $ 65 USD to $ 200 per person per night. This means a 10 night trip to Bhutan will cost a couple $ 4,000 in donations BEFORE they pay for any tour expenses (air to reach Paro, accommodation, meals, guides, transportation, newly created entrance tariffs to monuments, and the visa fee). Travelers from India, Sikkim, Bangladesh and the Maldives will no longer enjoy past visa free and low SDF access as the new ACT imposes levies on them (albeit not as high as other International guests). These and other travel restrictions in Bhutan are likely to alter the future of tourism there.
