Helping you choose... Tour Style
We offer about every style of adventure imaginable. If you’re looking for something that’s simple, fun and fl exible then choose Simply Explore, or if you’re more suited to exploring inspiring destinations and having authentic travel experiences then have a look at our Classic Explore tours. The choices are endless.
Tour Pace
No matter how much you want to cram in to your holiday we have something for you. If you want to make the most of every minute and don’t mind early starts then go for one of our ‘full on’ tours which are jam packed with experiences. If you want to take it easy however, then why not? Give one of our relaxed tours a go.
Tour Comfort
Basic, simple, standard, comfortable Whether you want to spend your nights in comfortable hotels or you’re happy to keep the costs down and stay somewhere more authentic, you’ll fi nd something here. If camping under the stars is your thing then our basic range is for you.
Family Active Andalucia!
Adventures in Southern Spain and Portugal
Cycle, kayak and walk with us through some of southern Spain and Portugal’s most remote areas. In this rural corner of Western Europe we discover a landscape of forested hills, mountain villages and shimmering lakes. Later we cruise along the scenic Guadiana River, travel to the coast and relax among its beautiful sand dunes.
Magic Moments
Splashing downriver in a canoe Exploring huge underground caverns, subterranean lakes, stalagmites and stalactites
Racing around the mountains by bike
Playing beach volleyball on golden beaches - just like in the Olympics
Swimming, smimming, swimming in poo ls , rivers an d the se a
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Tour code: FLA Tour style: Classic Explore Tour comfort: Standard Tour pace: Moderate
Ideal for 7+ Tour Experience
We have a huge range of unique and exciting experiences on offer. Whether your family enjoy walking and trekking, cycling, boat journeys or rail journeys then we have something for you. If you’re more taken by wildlife, we have a whole host of tours which get you close to admire some of the planet’s most fascinating animals. If that’s not your thing then don’t fret – there’s so much more inside this brochure. For more details on these please see page 100.
Age Limits
This year we’ve added a new age guide, to help you fi nd the perfect tour for your family. As well as the minimum child age, which you’ll fi nd in the ‘About this Tour’ box, we’ve also given some tours an ‘ideal for’ age on the tabs at the top of the page. Our ‘ideal for’ ages are based on the challenge levels on the tour plus the ages of children who’ve travelled in previous years. If in doubt give us a call: we know all kids are different and can be fl exible on most tours.
Teens Tours
For trips full of activity and adventure designed specially for families aged 11 and over, look out for the ‘Teen 11+’ tabs. We’ve also reserved certain departures of other tours for older families: look out for the ‘Teen Departures’ tab and check for dates marked with a T.
Caring for our Planet
£570 £796
ADULT PRICE CHILD PRICE* 796
TOUR ONLY PRICES £
ADULT PRICE CHILD PRICE* 570 DAYS 8
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We are passionate about sustainable travel and work hard to ensure that our tours deliver real benefi ts to the local communities we visit. By travelling in small groups, respecting local cultures, traditions, people and wildlife; reducing waste and offsetting the Co2 emissions from our fl ights, we can ensure that we minimise our impact on the environment.
“The company strives to ensure that its impact on the environment is minimal, its workers around the world are treated fairly and local cultures and customs are respected.” The Sunday Times
8 day tour itinerary Call our family experts on 0844 499 0603
Day 1 Fly to Seville. Travel to Castano del Robledo village, near Aracena. Day 2 Cycling A gentle 20km ride through the beautiful Aracena National Park with a chance to cool off in a river enroute. Day 3 Walking Hike 5km to the pilgrimage site of Alajar and travel to Aracena town by bus. There is the option to explore one of Spain’s largest cave systems, a 13th century Knights Templar, a ruined casle or to go horseriding. Day 4 Kayaking Cross the Portuguese border to Mertola and kayak 7km down the Guadiana River. Day 5 Off-road excursion A free day to explore Mertola or take an optional four- wheel drive trip into the hills.
Serpa Guadiana NP Kayaking Vale do
Optional horse riding
We currently support a range of charities and good causes across the world. We are patrons of the Born Free organisation, Travel Operators for Tigers, The Gorilla Organisation and Friends of Conservation. In addition to this, we and are proud to have gained the Five Star sustainable tourism status from the Association of Independent Tour Operators in recognition of our commitment to sustainable tourism.
Where will we sleep? 5 nights guesthouses, 2 nights hotel. What will we eat? 7 breakfasts are included. Swimming: There is a pool in Castaño and there are chances for dips in the river at Mertola and the sea at Tavira. Transport: Bus, boat, train, bicycle and canoe. Tour Staff: Explore Tour Leader and drivers.
Group Size: Generally 10 to 16. Minimum Age: 5
Planned tour dates
Sierra de Aracena NP
Hinojales Aracena
CASTANO DEL ROBLEDO
Sierra de Aracena National Park Activities
Detail of Hinojales
2013 Dates 06 Apr - 13 Apr 25 May - 01 Jun 03 Aug - 10 Aug 10 Aug - 17 AugT 26 Oct - 02 Nov
2014 Dates 12 Apr - 19 Apr 24 May - 31 May 02 Aug - 09 Aug 09 Aug - 16 Aug
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