ESCORTED TOURS TWO COUNTRIES DESTINATIONS


w ALASKA AND THE YUKON Alaska might be part of the US, but it could be argued it has more in common with neighbouring Canadian territory the Yukon than with the Lower 48, sharing the same snowy tundras, mountain-backed landscapes and extraordinary species, which roam across territories regardless of borders. Aaron Candler, sales manager


at Trafalgar, says: “Inextricably linked both by history and geography, Alaska and the Yukon go hand in hand. Guests not only visit important sites of the Klondike Gold Rush of 1896, but actually travel in the footsteps of those early pioneers from Valdez to Dawson City, a once-treacherous route that evaded Canadian customs.” Travellers can weigh up the glaciers of Prince William Sound against the rugged peaks of Tombstone Territorial Park,


compare the Yukon’s Dempster Highway with the Denali Highway and its glimpses of North America’s highest peak, and decide which is the better big city, Anchorage or Whitehorse. Book it: Trafalgar’s 14-day Alaska and The Yukon tour starts at £3,645 departing on June 10, 2019, including accommodation, some meals, sightseeing and local charges but excluding flights. trafalgar.com


w KYRGYZSTAN AND TAJIKISTAN The ‘Stans’ are the very definition of a good multi-centre adventure, combining lakes and mountains, ancient architecture and modern culture, so it’s little wonder these central Asian countries have seen a surge in recent years. G Adventures central Asia


product manager Sofia Montezo says: “Our Best of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan trip offers the


ABOVE: Song Kul , Kyrgyzstan


perfect blend of off-the-beaten- track adventure, untouched nature and rich nomadic history. Kyrgyzstan brings mountainous landscapes and nomadic culture with overnight stays in yurts, while Tajikistan showcases lakes, including the iconic Iskanderkul


lake, and has amazing trekking opportunities.” Book it: G Adventures’ Best of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan trip starts at £1,499 for 14 days, travelling from Bishkek to Tashkent, not including flights. gadventures.co.uk


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