Explore hit the road in 1981 thanks to three travelling companions who had breathed travel, eaten travel and slept travel for as long as they could remember - among them Travers Cox, who left his homestead Down Under while still in his teens on the back of a rusty two-wheeler, and never looked back. From the classic overlands to Kathmandu to ferrying Land Rovers across the Ubange on hand-built rafts, Travers and the two Dereks had a few stories to share back home. And a couple of ideas to work on as well.

Their blend of idealism and practical skills, and an unquenchable thirst for discovery soon translated into a very simple and successful formula:

Discover the world with Explore

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Tours offered by Explore

	Levada Trails of Madeira “The volcanic island of Madeira has provided shelter for transatlantic travellers since 1420, ...” Duration 8 days Price From £355 per person (land only) Where Portugal Themes Cultural Tours
	Lawrence's Arabia “The mountains and desert of Jordan radiate a wild and desolate beauty all of their own. It is ...” Duration 9 days Price From £429 per person (land only) Where Jordan Themes History Holidays, Cultural Tours
	Imperial Cities & Desert “We visit the ancient 'Royal Cities' of Rabat, Meknes, Fes and Marrakech; explore the towering ...” Duration 15 days Price From £429 per person (land only) Where Libya, Morocco Themes History Holidays, Cultural Tours
	Nile Cruise “A classic journey with a twist!A cruise along the Nile Valley in a small, exclusive and informal riverboat will take you to some of the most remarkable archeological sites in the world.” Duration 10 days Price From £329 per person (land only) Where Egypt Themes History Holidays, Cultural Tours
	High Atlas Trek “During some ten days of fairly rugged walking, we discover the wilderness of Morocco's mountains, ...” Duration 15 days Price From £379 per person (land only) Where Morocco Themes Nature Holidays, Walking & Trekking
	Cuba Libre! “An in-depth exploration of Cuba, past and present. We travel the length of the island, taking ...” Duration 15 days Price From £929 per person (land only) Where Cuba Themes Cultural Tours, Island Holidays
	Shogun Trail “Nowhere do ancient traditions and rituals contrast so vividly with modern day living as in ...” Duration 13 days Price From £1395 per person (land only) Where Japan Themes Cultural Tours