Explore’s Big Blue Sale offers 1,500 trips worldwide

Shake off the January blues and gear up for some once-in-a-lifetime adventures in 2025 with Explore Worldwide.

The adventure travel specialist is offering up to 20 per cent savings on some 1,500 journeys booked before January 23 including destinations ranging from Japan, Vietnam, the Baltic States to South Africa and Costa Rica. Selected travel dates are available up until December 31, 2025.

If blue sets your imagination racing then consider exploring the Blue City of Jodhpur in India or hiking the turquoise coastline of Turkey’s Lycian Way. Choose from small group Classic Discovery, Walking or Cycling tours, or a Family adventure. Explore’s managing director, Michael Edwards, says adventure is the hot ticket this year with record demand and “more than 60 per cent of our bookings come from solo travellers, so we’re pleased to be able to offer the same discount on single supplements too”.

Once travellers have booked their 2025 trip and secured it with a deposit, the price is fixed with no additional price changes guaranteed. 

The trips: Here are some favourites and for the full range, as well as sale terms and conditions, visit https://www.explore.co.uk/offers/big-blue-sale

BESTSELLER: https://www.explore.co.uk/holidays/amalfi-coast-walking-agriturismo
7 nights. Was from £1495 per person – NOW from £1200 per person (save 20%)
A relaxed walking holiday along spectacular Amalfi Coast trails, from cliff top hikes to woodland walks. There’s time to discover Amalfi, Positano and the island of Capri. Stay on a peaceful farm overlooking the Mediterranean and enjoy delicious home-cooked meals.  

UPGRADED: Discover Vietnam
13 nights. Was from £2695 per person – NOW from £2290 per person (save 15%)
Embark on an extraordinary journey across Vietnam to discover breathtaking landscapes and tasty local cuisine. From ancient traditions to modern-day life, explore Vietnam through the ages, visiting ancient dynasties, witnessing life along the banks of the Mekong Delta and vrelics from the Vietnam War.

BESTSELLER: Highlights of Albania  10 nights. Was from £1599 per person – NOW from £1280 per person (save 20%)Uncover Europe’s hidden gem on our tour of Albania. Historic sites, charming Ottoman-era villages and the colourful capital, Tirana, are all waiting to be discovered on a tour that ticks off the highlights. Explore the Adriatic Coast, the White Mountains and the peaceful shores of Lake Ohrid, sipping raki with locals and sampling traditional Albanian fare along the way.

BESTSELLER: Costa Rica Wildlife Tour
14 nights. Was from £2845 per person – NOW from £2280 per person (save 20%)For a tiny country, Costa Rica packs a huge wildlife punch. Containing 5% of the world’s biodiversity, its thick forests teem with life, from brightly coloured toucans to slow-moving sloths all with adventure and beautiful beaches to boot.

BESTSELLER: India’s Golden Triangle
7 nights. Was from £745 per person – NOW from £600 per person (save 10%)
Journey through the cultural heart of Northern India on this tour that traces India’s famous Golden Triangle. Explore the delights of Delhi where old and new meet before witnessing the sun rise over the Taj Mahal and finally uncovering the picturesque pink glow of Jaipur. Along the way, sleep like a Maharajah in heritage accommodation.

UPGRADED: Upgraded – South India: Kerala to Goa
11 nights. Was from £2395 per person – NOW from £2160 per person (save 10%)
Uncover lush tropical scenery, sample exotic spices and stay in premium accommodation on this journey along the Malabar Coast. From the Chinese fishing nets of Kochi to the Portuguese villas of Goa, this colourful journey takes in the best of the Indian states of Kerala, Karnataka and Goa.

BESTSELLER: South Africa’s Garden Route
11 nights. Was from £1995 per person – NOW from £1700 per person (save 15%)
Tick the Garden Route off your bucket list on South Africa’s most famous road trip. Get a view of Table Mountain from vibrant Cape Town, taste world-renowned wines in the Stellenbosch region and spot herds of elephants (as well as penguin colonies) on a trip taking in cities, beaches, deserts, and forests.

BESTSELLER: Turkey in Depth
14 nights. Was from £1699 per person – NOW from £1360 per person (save 20%)From the rugged landscapes of Cappadocia to the energetic buzz of Istanbul, this fast-paced tour ticks off all of Turkey’s must-sees and more. As the bridge between East and West, the country is a fascinating tapestry of cultures. Journey through its rich history, visiting relics from the Ottoman and Greco-Roman Empires.

 BESTSELLER: Simply Japan
13 nights. Was from £4649 per person – NOW from £3720 per person (save 20%)
Traverse Japan on this tour from Tokyo to Osaka. Travel through history, visiting temples and castles that remain unchanged from the days of the Shogun and learning about the sombre past of Hiroshima. Along the way, stay in a Buddhist temple lodging and a family-run ryokan, spot snow monkeys and free-roaming deer, hop on and off bullet trains and sample famous snacks like takoyaki octopus balls.

BESTSELLER: Cycle Saigon to Hanoi
13 nights. WAS from £1865 per person – NOW from £1590 per person (save 15%)
Experience Vietnam on two wheels on our cycling trip from Saigon to Hanoi. Discover the country’s rich history, exploring temples, war relics and old merchant towns – not to mention local markets and street food stalls. Finish up with an overnight cruise on a traditional junk boat along breathtaking Halong Bay.

BESTSELLER: Cycle Marseille to Barcelona
7 nights. WAS from £1599 per person – NOW from £1280 per person (save 20%)
A cycle journey from Marseille to Barcelona that explores the wild beauty of the Camargue, medieval villages, the Canal du Midi, vineyards, Greek and Roman remains and the inviting beaches of Catalonia. Travel by train and bus too

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