ESCORTED TOURS TWO COUNTRIES DESTINATIONS


See two countries in one trip, with a tour guide to take care of the logistics, writes Katie McGonagle


@katie_mcgonagle


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o many countries, so little time – so why not see two


in one trip? Whether they’re neighbouring lands that complement each other, or opposites that offer contrasting experiences in a single holiday, a twin-country trip gives you twice as many reasons to sell. If alarm bells are ringing


at the thought of complex border crossings or hours spent travelling from one place to the next, that’s where an escorted tour comes in, with a group leader and pre-arranged practicalities to keep hassle to a minimum. Here are a handful of our top touring twins.


w PERU AND ECUADOR Big-name sites don’t get much bigger than Machu Picchu in Peru or the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador, so it’s no surprise pretty much every South America specialist offers some version of this classic combo – with many now tagging on a decent amount of time in mainland Ecuador too. It’s one of Collette’s new


small-group, immersive Explorations range, offering more individual accommodation, and group sizes averaging 15. Diana Ditto, director of product design, says: “Experiencing the natural wonders of Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands is an


opportunity to see where the past comes alive and mankind’s collective history is unveiled. These are the crown jewels of South America, which offer cultural delights and authentic cuisine throughout.” Book it: Explorations by Collette’s Machu Picchu & the Galapagos Islands tour costs from £6,299 for 15 days, including flights, accommodation and 29 meals. explorations.com


w VIETNAM AND CAMBODIA This is a classic pairing if ever there was one, with many an operator twinning a cruise along the Mekong and Tonle Sap


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PICTURES: SHUTTERSTOCK; COLLETTE


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