Saga travellers get more adventurous
As one of the UK’s leading operators, Saga Holidays has seen a surge in booking enquiries from customers who aren’t afraid to get a few jabs and travel to the depths of the world for an adventure-filled holiday.
Bookings through the tour operator to Latin America and the Caribbean have seen a recent passenger increase of 341%. In particular Cuba has seen major growth (170%) with South America’s Peru is also significantly up (52%).
Other tours seeing a bumper rise in passengers are Africa (109%), Asia (222%) and the Indian Ocean (87%). And with a 155% increase in people trekking the Himalayas in Nepal, Saga can claim to have an over-50s customer base with an appetite for exploration.
To satisfy the needs of their customers, Saga now has even more adventure to offer than ever before, with a whole host of new holidays just announced which are available in the next few months. From an up close and personal encounter with a Kenyan warthog to an awe-inspiring journey across the dramatic Andes, these are new experiences not to be missed.
Kenya’s rolling savannah waits to be explored, and what better way to experience its vastness than up in the skies. On Saga’s Classic Kenyan Safari guests can view the Masai Mara’s abundant wildlife from a hot-air balloon, or get closer to nature on game drives through Samburu and Lake Nakuru. This unforgettable tour also allows travellers to learn about the local culture as they meet with children from a local school supported by the Saga Charitable Trust in Baringo.
A Classic Kenyan Safari - 10 nights from £1,899 person based on two sharing.
Included UK Travel Service flights to Heathrow from Aberdeen, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Manchester.
From testing out your moves in an authentic Argentinean tango hall in Buenos Aires to sampling the best of the New World’s offering in a local Chilean winery, Saga’s Andean Adventure offers a remarkable voyage across the legendary Andes mountain range. The tour includes stops in traditional Latino villages, an exciting rail journey across the Altiplano and a two night stay in Bolivia’s unusual hotel made of salt.
Andean Adventure – 13 nights from £2,799 per person based on two sharing
Included UK Travel Service flights to Heathrow from Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester and Newcastle.
For some, the call of the East is more enticing with so many landmark sights to see. On Saga’s Ancient China and the Yangtze guests will enjoy the most fascinating attractions from ancient monuments to modern skyscrapers including the Great Wall, Tian’anmen Square, the Terracotta Warriors at Xi’an and the shopping capital of China – Shanghai. The tour also includes a once-in-lifetime cruise along China’s golden river, the mighty Yangtze.
Ancient China and the Yangtze - 16 nights from £3,199 per person based on two sharing.
Included UK Travel Service flights to Heathrow from Aberdeen, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester and Newcastle.
An Indian summer could be in order as Saga’s new India tour is a feast for the eyes. Experience the true India by rail visiting Ancient Hindu temples, extravagant palaces and local villages. On this tour customers will be able to see the glorious Taj Mahal at sunrise, ride an elephant on a safari through Jaipur and visit a traditional Indian home.
Mughals and Palaces – 14 nights from £1,599 per person based on two sharing.
Included UK Travel Service flights to Heathrow from Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Manchester.
All tours include flights, Saga’s hassle-free UK travel service, all transfers, a selection of meals, excursions, porterage, visas if required, the services of a Saga Tour manager and travel insurance.
For more information and reservations, visit: sagaholidays.co.uk
