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ESCORTED TOURS SHORT TOURS DESTINATIONS


If you think escorted touring means embarking on a month- long adventure to Timbuktu, you might be right – but not always. Mini-adventures are on the rise thanks to time-strapped travellers whose desire to see the world is as strong as their flat white coffee on a Monday morning. And for those people, there’s the short tour. Spanning everything from


Christmas markets in Europe to Kruger National Park, Cambodia and the Grand Canyon, there are trips available to suit every age and agenda – and many can be done in fewer than five nights. Here we round up a few of the


best to get you feeling inspired, whether you sell them as a holiday in themselves or a handy add-on to a longer trip.


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SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU Everyone’s heard of Machu Picchu – and


rightly so, with its mystical clouds, towering rocks and ancient Incan history. But not everyone’s heard of the Salkantay, an alternative to the Inca Trail that’s just as spectacular, with snow-capped mountains, verdant cloud forest and kaleidoscopic lagoons to greet those up for a challenge. G Adventures offers a five-day


round-trip from Cusco that is well worth recommending to active types after a quieter hike. It features three days of trekking, during which clients will reach a 4,600m pass overlooking the snow-speckled peak of


Salkantay, the highest in the Vilcabamba range. They’ll catch the train to Aguas Calientes before exploring the ‘lost city’ of Machu Picchu on the final day, taking a guided tour to learn more about the mysterious history behind the settlement the Spanish never found. Book it: From £549 for a five-day trek from Cusco, including a local guide, cooks, porters, transport, most meals, two nights in hotels and two nights’ camping. gadventures.co.uk


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LAS VEGAS TO THE GRAND CANYON From the glaring lights of Sin City to the soaring,


multi-coloured rock formations of the surrounding canyons, the American Wild West is a land of contrasts. TrekAmerica’s four-day mini


trip takes in the best of them, leading guests into the verdant landscapes of Zion National Park – where they’ll have the chance to hike the iconic Angels Landing, a challenging climb surrounded by plunging green slopes and other-worldly rocks – before moving on to Bryce Canyon, characterised by towering, spiky orange ‘hoodoos’ and bottle- green pines. Next up is Monument Valley,


a 12,000-hectare Navajo reserve where they’ll ride on a 4x4 and sleep in a traditional hogan mud hut. The trip culminates with a stop at the Grand Canyon for an optional helicopter ride over the rainbow-coloured, 277-mile long formation, before returning


to Las Vegas. Bucket list ticks all round. Book it: From £549 including two nights’ camping, one night in a hogan, most meals, a tour leader, private transport and some activities. trekamerica.co.uk


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HIGHLAND ADVENTURE For travellers not wanting to venture too far afield, the Scottish Highlands


are a winner – and there’s no better way to experience their lush, rolling landscapes than on a classic steam train. Great Rail Journeys’ five-day Highland Adventure gives clients a chance to do just that, with trips on the funicular Cairngorm Mountain Railway, the Kyle Line and Strathspey Steam Railway, as well as the iconic Jacobite Steam Train. Travelling to and from


Inverness, passengers will glimpse Eilean Donan Castle, Ben Nevis, the arches of the Glenfinnan Viaduct and Fort William, before ambling past lochs and soaring mountains around the Kyle of Lochalsh. Louise Heatley, head of


product and contracting, says: “Scotland truly excels at scenic rail journeys, and the route taken by the Jacobite Steam Train is regarded as one of the finest. The train recaptures the golden era of steam railway and it’s my favourite part of this tour.” Book it: From £595, with departure dates running from August to October 2017. greatrail.com


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BATTLEFIELDS OF FRANCE & FLANDERS For history-loving clients looking for a meaningful


trip, a battlefields tour can be an excellent option – and since 2018 marks the centenary of the end of the First World War, now’s a good time to start selling them. Travelsphere’s Battlefields


of France & Flanders trip is a worthy suggestion, with four days spent exploring Ypres and the surrounding area, including the Somme, Vimy Ridge, Flanders Field Museum and Tyne Cot Cemetery, as well as a moving experience at the Last Post Ceremony. It’s all based at one hotel, so


it’s a good idea for those not wanting to pack up and move on each morning, and a quick Eurostar hop from London reduces the hassle factor even further. Book it: The four-day tour costs from £499 including the services of a tour manager, return travel by Eurostar and three nights’ accommodation on a B&B basis. travelsphere.co.uk


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CLASSIC CAMBODIA Incredible temples, amazing landscapes, fascinating history and


welcoming people put Cambodia high on the list for travellers wanting a slice of authentic culture. Wendy Wu Tours’ short stay


here sandwiches a trip to the world-famous Angkor Wat – the world’s largest religious


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