From our HQ in London, we curate some of the world’s most unique travel offerings.
Having travelled extensively to all corners of the globe over the past 30 years, along with my team of travel experts, there is nothing that thrills us more than crafting extraordinary travel experiences for like-minded clients.
Working alongside our clients we adopt a consultative approach to truly bespoke travel planning. Just as no two clients are the same, we believe no two experiences should be the same. Whether you want to explore hidden beaches along the Amalfi Coast with your family aboard a sublime yacht, or be strapped into a live ejection seat in a fighter jet screaming through the air at near supersonic speed – we have a proven track record of delivering the right experiences designed just for you.
The renowned art scholar, John Rewal, once remarked of French post-Impressionist artist, Paul Gauguin, who lived, painted and travelled extensively from Tahiti to the remote Marquesas Islands, “we cannot all go and live on South Sea islands”. Alas, but we can certainly try…
Combining otherworldly underwater adventures and surprisingly diverse far-flung island hopping, few people who fantasise about the South Pacific ever actually make the journey. Perhaps thanks to the largely unexplored nature of these islands – from the coral forests of Fiji to the volcanic peaks of French Polynesia – stretching from Polynesia to Micronesia, Melanesia and Papua New Guinea, for those who do dedicate time to explore one of the most remote parts of our planet there is an incredible world that awaits.
DIVEQUEST – THE ULTIMATE IN DIVE TRAVEL
What makes Divequest stand out from the crowd? Why have we been leaders in our field since 1995? The answer is simple: our level of expertise. We know far more about the underwater world, never mind the details of dive travel itself. Enjoy reading our Divequest destination descriptions: we are sure they will convince you!
Divequest arranges professionally-organized, dedicated diving trips to the finest dive destinations in the world. All our trips are ‘tailor-made’. We have no rigid packages that you cannot change. Total flexibility is our watchword!
Divequest provides diving tours to:
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As one of the last unexplored corners of the world, Papua New Guinea lies in the centre of the Coral Triangle and offers some of the finest diving on earth. You can also extend your trip with an excursion into the heart of the land to experience unique cultures, communities and festivals.
3 recommended trips. Our trip ideas are offered to inspire you and can be tailored to suit your requirements.
Dive and Discover PNG
Uncover the magic of Papua New Guinea, one of the world’s last remaining frontiers, on this adventure to two exceptional diving areas – both renowned for macro life and pelagic encounters on vibrant coral reefs.
• When to go: Apr-Jun, Sep-Dec
• Duration inc. flights: 17 days
• Price inc. flights: From £4,995 pp
• Trip type: Tailor-made trip idea
Explore Tufi & Walindi
Dive two famous locations in Papua New Guinea. Both Tufi and Walindi offer pristine reefs, unique dive sites and untouched WWll wrecks. You’ll need a macro and wide angle lens here, the biodiversity is amazing.
Adventure in Tufi
The undiscovered Tufi region is blessed with stunning marine diversity and pristine WWII dive sites, as well as majestic fjords, perfect for kayaking. This trip also offers a fascinating insight into PNG’s indigenous culture.
Where Adventure Holidays Begin
45 years experience of taking people on extraordinary adventures.
At Exodus, we love adventure travel and always have. There’s something about the feeling of visiting a new country, culture or environment – whether that’s a mountain range, desert or jungle – that just can’t be beaten. We first took a group of travellers to the Himalaya 45 years ago, and have since expanded to offer more than 500 itineraries across more than 90 countries. So, if you’re looking for an adventure holiday, or are in need of some travel inspiration for your next activity holiday, you’ve come to the right place.
Our trips include walking and cycling tours that take in awe-inspiring scenery and breathtaking wildlife encounters. And we have adventure holidays designed specifically for families, mixed-activity holidays and seasonal getaways, perfect for those interested in winter sports. There are unforgettable experiences in top destinations the world over. From your own African odyssey, to a journey of discovery in Central America and pioneering expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic, with Exodus these are just some of the memories waiting to be made. We’ve also launched a collection of new adventure holidays for 30s and 40s to help busy professionals maximise their annual leave. Join us now for the adventure holiday of a life time.
The adventure travel experts
Since launching in 1981 with only six tours in a four-page brochure, Explore has grown to offer over 500 trips; from classic ‘discovery’ group tours, solo traveller holidays and active family adventures, to walking holidays, cycling trips and even self-guided options. Choose from over 120 countries and explore cultures, landscapes, wildlife and communities from Asia to Africa, the Arctic to the Americas.
Read on to find out why people travel with us again and again.
1. Unforgettable experiences
On our trips you’ll see a mix of famous sights and hidden gems that others miss, or don’t even know about. As travellers, we want to experience a country, not merely observe it. We’ll take you closer to the country, its culture and people, often in unscripted, spontaneous, impossible-to-replicate ways. You’ll come home having seen and experienced the country in a way that other travellers might never have.
2. Expert local guides
As your resident expert, your guide (or tour leader) will use their insider knowledge and local connections to make the most of unexpected opportunities. You might be invited to watch the sunrise from a lighthouse or to join family Diwali celebrations. They’ll be on hand to make sure your trip goes smoothly, taking care of logstics. Our tour leaders are all hand-picked and trained by our experienced team to ensure consistently high standards.
3. Small groups
Our average group size is just 12; big enough to meet like-minded people but small enough to get to the heart of a destination. All sorts of people travel on our trips; groups are usually a mix of solos, couples and friends. What unites everyone is an adventurous spirit, sense of fun and a desire for real travel experiences. Call us to learn more about the group already booked on a particular trip (age range, solos vs couples etc).
4. Carbon neutral travel
We’re carbon offsetting all trips booked with us from 1 January 2020. We recognise it’s not perfect, but believe that carbon offsetting is the most effective way of addressing carbon emissions in the short-to-medium term.
By working with ClimateCare, a Gold Standard provider, we will offset the transport, accommodation and flights booked with us. This is part of a bigger project to reduce carbon, as part of our long-standing commitment to sustainable travel.
Tailor-made diving and adventure holidays to the world’s most remarkable places
Great Escapes Diving Holidays is a UK based Tour Operator, run by a team of professionals with over 45 years combined experience in the dive and travel industry. We are passionate divers and travellers and we have first-hand knowledge of many of the destinations we feature, so please do contact us for impartial and expert advice.
We can take care of all aspects of your holiday, including flights, transfers, diving, guided land tours and city stopovers. We are ATOL Licensed, giving you full financial protection when booking with us.
Jacada was founded in 2008 by Alex Malcolm, who wanted to show people the side of a country that not everyone gets to see. While working in Brazil, he was lucky enough to travel the country with local friends who took him to places and shared things he would never have experienced on his own. He felt there was a space to create these unique travel experiences with a personal, human touch for others – and flew back to the UK to start his own company. Though we started out just selling trips to Brazil, Jacada has now grown into an international travel company, selling trips around the world; and despite our growth, Alex’s vision still remains. Personal is how we began, and that’s how we continue to be.
Jacada travel provides three tour packages to Papua New Guinea;
Specialists in real adventure travel
Here at KE, we’ve been creating real adventures for more than 35 years.
We’re all about sharing our experiences. It’s how we started, back in the 80s in the heart of the Karakoram Mountains in Pakistan, and it’s how we operate worldwide today. Originally running expedition-style trips, we now also offer walking, trekking, cycling and family adventures in over 80 countries. All of our trips have an element of physical activity, so whether you’re exploring Europe’s most breath-taking destinations on foot or taking on a two-week trek in some of the world’s greatest mountain ranges, we guarantee we’ll get you moving. We are a fun, friendly and caring bunch, from our passionate team in the UK to our expert leaders worldwide, with a wealth of experience in all aspects of adventure travel and the outdoors.