Guided visits

Nature

Sri Lanka

Knuckles from Deanston and Riverston: how to choose the right hike

Two access points, two different paces and one important decision: in Knuckles, choose a specific hike before booking accommodation or transport.

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Culture

Saint Lucia

Pigeon Island and its reopening still to be confirmed in northern Saint Lucia

A headland of fortifications, beaches and views over Rodney Bay where you must check reopening details before adding it to your itinerary.

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Nature

Vietnam

Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng by Cave Type and Level of Effort

A useful decision to make before booking: compare the navigable cave, the underground boardwalk and the multi-day expedition without confusing them.

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Routes

Bulgaria

Belogradchik and Magura: Fortress, Rock and Cave Art

A well-planned day in Belogradchik combines Kaleto Fortress, the protected rock formations and Magura Cave, near Rabisha.

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Nature

Guyana

Iwokrama: combining the canopy walkway, river and mountain

Iwokrama is best experienced as a stay of several nights: the canopy walkway, the Essequibo and Turtle Mountain offer very different rhythms and levels of exertion.

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Culture

Mozambique

Ilha de Moçambique on foot, from the Cidade de Pedra to Macuti

A small, inhabited island where the fortress, museums and macuti neighbourhoods help explain a pivotal Indian Ocean port without separating heritage from everyday life.

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Routes

Saudi Arabia

Two Days in AlUla for Hegra, Dadan and Jabal Ikmah

A two-day itinerary to distinguish Hegra’s Nabataean tombs, Jabal Ikmah’s inscriptions and the adobe fabric of AlUla’s Old Town.

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Practical guides

Malawi

Mount Mulanje routes, huts and weather for a planned trek

In southern Malawi, Mount Mulanje offers everything from a walk beside waterfalls to several days among plateaus and mountain huts. The important decision is not reaching the summit, but matching the route, bookings and weather margin to your plans.

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Routes

Slovakia

Banská Štiavnica through its tajchy and mining galleries

A two-day escape to understand Banská Štiavnica through its steep historic centre, visitable mines and historic reservoirs that once powered its economy.

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Culture

Canada

Áísínai’pi and the Rock Art of the Milk River Valley

At Writing-on-Stone, the important decision is not how many viewpoints to collect, but whether to choose an independent approach to the landscape or a guided visit to the protected rock art.

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Culture

United States

Sapelo Island by Ferry, Marshland and the Hog Hammock Community

A barrier island with limited access, where the ferry and guided tours shape the day. What you need to know to experience Sapelo without mistaking a living community for an attraction.

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Culture

South Africa

Mapungubwe brings archaeology and savanna together in a sprawling park

A visit to Mapungubwe requires careful planning: the hill, ancient settlements, the three-country viewpoint and roads that shape the route.

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