DESTINATIONS NEW TOURS | ESCORTED TOURS 3 Algeria
The largest nation in Africa has plenty to recommend it, from red-hued Roman ruins to the dunes of the Sahara Desert. Algeria is keen to increase tourism too, with targets to receive 12 million annual visitors by 2030 – a big increase compared with last year’s target of four million. Next month, clients will be able to experience Algeria with Explore. Starting in capital Algiers, they’ll see the city’s 10th-century medina and grand seaside boulevards before flying south to the Sahara. Philippa Baines, Explore’s agency sales manager, says: “Explore last featured trips to Algeria in 2016, and our new trip covers a lot of distance. With vast expanses of sand, towering dunes, dramatic rock formations, canyons and extraordinary rock art, this is a trip for those wanting
a digital detox in the breathtaking scenery of the Sahara.” Book it: Explore sells the nine-night Algeria’s Sahara Desert Adventure from £1,795, including local transport, activities and breakfast, but excluding international flights.
explore.co.uk
El Salvador
El Salvador is on the rise – according to the UN World Tourism Organisation, it experienced an 80% rise in visitors between 2019 and 2024, and last year it made Intrepid Travel’s Not Hot List of trending destinations. A new Intrepid Travel tour taking in three Central American countries, including El Salvador, sets off from September. Holly Miller, product manager for North and Central America, says: “El Salvador’s 22-mile Ruta de las Flores (Route of the Flowers) is ideal for clients who enjoy exploring nature at a relatively easy pace. This tour is great for coffee lovers and there’s a chance to wind down on the
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beaches of El Salvador’s Costa del Sol too.” Book it: Intrepid Travel offers the nine-day Discover Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador tour from £1,195, including listed excursions, ground transport, breakfast and some lunches. International flights not included; based on a September 9 departure.
intrepidtravel.com
Kyrgyzstan
Central Asia has been in the spotlight for a while, but Kyrgyzstan is still the new kid on the block, offering a rich Silk Road history, awe-inspiring landscapes and nomadic culture – yet fewer visitors than neighbours such as Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. Cox & Kings will launch a Kyrgyzstan tour in May, exploring the bustling capital Bishkek, the shores of Issyk-Kul lake and secluded mountain paths. George Colvin-Slee, product director at Cox & Kings, says: “Central Asia is now one of our leading regions, with bookings for the region rising by approximately 34% year on year. We are delighted to be launching a new tour in Kyrgyzstan, offering even more choice in this increasingly
sought-after region.” Book it: Cox & Kings has a 10-day Colours of Kyrgyzstan tour from £2,645, including flights from London, transfers and daily breakfast, plus listed excursions.
coxandkingstravel.com
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