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1. G Adventures Agents know that one person’s adventure tour is another’s walk in the park, which is why many of those surveyed highlight variety as a key selling point for the top-rated suppliers in this category. Gaynor Speakman, a Bolton-based homeworker for Not Just Travel, opts for G Adventures thanks to “the type of activities available for ZKLOH 0DU\ ە\WLOLED GLਬHUHQW OHYHOV RI Isaac of Cruise118 praises the activity- SDUWQHUVKLS ەHXTLQX“ OHYHO UDWLQJ DQG with National Geographic Journeys.


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3. Explore With trekking and cycling tours, plus multi-activity trips that add in the likes RI ZKLWH ZDWHU UD़LQJ VQRUNHOOLQJ RU ziplining, Explore certainly has the ‘active’ box ticked. Agents also rate its focus on cultural discovery, and JHिLQJ XQGHU WKH VNLQ RI D GHVWLQDWLRQ with small groups – average size, 12 – through homestays and local activities. “It has an array of activity holidays and varied choices to suit a broad range VD\V /HVOH\ &OHPHQWV RI ە RI WUDYHOOHUV Emsworth Travel in Hampshire.


BEST OF THE REST 4. Exodus Travels f 12 December 2019 5. Wendy Wu Tours f 8. Abercrombie & Kent f 6. TrekAmerica f 9. Headwater f PICTURES: AKA PHOTOGRAPHY/ANDREW TOMKINS & STEPHANIE KRETZSCHMER; INTREPID TRAVEL; CAROLINE HAIMES/EXPLORE travelweekly.co.uk 7. Insight Vacations 10. Wild Frontiers


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