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Explore the desert towns of India, self drive through the red heart of South America and discover the rainbow valleys and crystal lakes of China. From homestays to desert camps, we’ve selected some of our more unusual travel experiences to help you plan your trip.

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Havelis and Desert Huts in India Explore the real India of desert towns and beautifully decorated clay hut villages during this unique North India tour. From the magical desert city of Jaisalmer, you’ll drive to the desert village of Osiyan for a camel trek and night under the starry sky. Then, you’ll head to Shekawati, renowned for its beautiful merchants’ palaces, richly decorated with murals on the both the exterior and interior walls.

Island Hopping on Lake Titicaca in Peru During this island hopping tour, you’ll visit the floating Uros island before sailing to an island in the middle of the lake where you’ll spend the night in the home of a local family, a unique opportunity to get to know the traditional Quechua Indians that live here. You’ll have dinner with the family and sleep in a basic bed with shared ‘toilet’ and bathroom facilities.

Hike the Rainbow Valleys of China High in the mountains of the northern Sichuan province you’ll find rainbow-coloured valleys and crystal blue lakes. Jiuzhaigou National Park is still largely unknown to foreign visitors. Here, you can lace up your hiking boots and follow one of the trails along multi-coloured terraced pools, deep blue lakes and lush green forests.

Stay At Home with the Thai Leave cosmopolitan chaos behind you for a taste of truly rural Thailand. During this unique Bangkok adventure tour, you’ll visit a village buried deep in the Isaan countryside. You’ll stay with a family to experience some real Thai hospitality. Join your English-speaking hostess on walks through the village, visit the local temple, take a peek into the school classroom, and learn how the land is farmed.

Meet the Dragons in Indonesia Komodo, a hilly island between Flores and Sumbawa, is home to the giant monsters known as Komodo dragons. Accompanied by a ranger, you’ll explore both islands on foot in search of the dragon. Seeing Komodo dragons in their natural habitat is a thrilling experience, ranked by many travellers as one of the highlights of their trip.

Drive Through the Andean Outback The scenery around Salta is not what you’d expect in Argentina. You’ll find rust-coloured rock formations, shimmering white salt lakes, the outstretched Altiplano and valleys filled with vineyards and orchards. From Salta you’ll drive by hire car to the rugged Humahuaca canyon and across a bleak landscape to discover a region drenched in Indian culture.