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Celebrating 20 years of travel in 2009, Intrepid’s Europe brochure includes adventure holidays and tours to Austria, Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Russia, Morocco, Egypt and more. Leave behind the clinical tourist tours and escape to beautiful countryside and remote beaches, staying in handpicked hotels, guesthouses and even mountain huts.

• Freedom and flexibility – you can take time for yourself or join in the activities it’s up to you
  
• Guaranteed departures – if there’s no minimum number stated the tour will definitely go ahead
  
• All trips divided into travel style, from ‘Basix’ to ‘Comfort’ so you know what to expect

They say: "Peregrine offers small group adventures covering Himalya, India, China, Central and South East Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, Europe, Middle East and Latin America all in an active style."

We say: "Whether it’s treks, climbs, bike rides, kayak trips, desert expeditions or serious mountain climbing, Peregrine can take you there with local leaders born and raised in the country you’re visiting."

• This brochure includes specialist treks to over 5000m to the K2 Base Camp on the K2 Concordia Trek
  
• Small groups with a maximum of 15 people
  
• Peregrine can organise school and family group aventures too

The ultimate in adventure travel from Explore with many holiday styles to every corner of the globe. There’s discovery and culture, cycling, short breaks, natural wonders, coastal cruising and wildlife.

• Local payments have been dropped as of this year
  
• Explore is now offering many trips with guaranteed departures for the ultimate in peace of mind
  
• Most trips are led by Explore Tour Leaders with local guides too

They say: "From trekking Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania to wandering through the markets of Marrakech, going for a swim in azure blue waters of Caye Caulker in Belize or snorkelling with sea lions in the Galapagos, on a Gecko’s adventure you’ll truly open your eyes to every imaginable experience."

We say: "They call it travelling with no limits. This Gecko’s worldwide brochure takes you on grassroots adventures to Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, China, South East Asia, Africa and Latin America, with new destinations including Malawi and Israel."

• Trips are designed as a group alternative to back packing
  
• Group leaders are all born and bred in the country you’re visiting, so know the places like the backs of their hands
  
• Share a room with a fellow traveller and there’s no single supplement

They say: "Unleash your spirit of adventure. Stop dreaming and start planning with G.A.P tours to the two very different continents of Africa and the Middle East that’ll offer you a new perspective with authentic experiences."

We say: "G.A.P’s brochure is full of grassroots style adventure trips meaning you can enjoy all those must see sights in Africa and the Middle East on a budget, like gorilla watching in Kisoro, Uganda or even volunteering at an orphanage in Nairobi."

• Many tours have guaranteed departures for total peace of mind
  
• Travelling solo – choose to ‘room up’ with a fellow traveller or have your own room
  
• G.A.P trip leaders are there to guide and take the hassle out of sorting all those travel arrangements and activities

They say: "If you’re looking for a unique, off the beaten track travel adventure in Africa, South America or Asia, you’ve come to the right place! This year, we’ve divided our brochure into two sections: epic overland journeys of 28 days or more and the escorted trips for one to four weeks."

We say: "Dragoman has had a complete revamp for 2009 and has introduced non-truck based tours for the first time, as well as volunteering holidays where you can help with community projects, teaching and sports activities."

• Peru has been added to the family adventures programme that includes Morocco, India and Africa
  
• Mercedes trucks with roof top seats, integrated cab and side awning are a unique design to Dragoman on their overland truck tours
  
• All tours are given an adventure rating so you know what to expect before booking