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Last minute September adventures for the seasonal savvy

13th August 2011 Print
Scuba diving in Turkey

With children back at school, September is the perfect time for holiday-makers to bag themselves some last minute sun without the crowds. Travellers can chose from a range of last minute tours from £679pp with The Adventure Company.

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MOROCCO: Peaks of the Atlas 

Trek to the top of Morocco’s highest peaks – Mt. Toubkal – whilst enjoying the spectacular scenery and taking in several small Berber villages along the way. With the 15-day tour starting and ending in the vibrant city of Marrakech, travellers have time to explore its souks and famous main square, Djeema ed-Fna, with its diverse range of traders, entertainers and food stalls. The tour includes 9-days exploring the High Atlas with a final ascent to the top of Mt. Toubkal with a height of 4,167m. With demanding walking and stunning mountain scenery, this is a popular and exciting trek. 

PRICE: From £919pp including flights, transport, accommodation (3 nights hotel, 11 nights camping and Berber village houses), most meals (14 breakfasts, 9 lunches & 11 dinners) and an experienced group leader. 

DEPARTURE: 4 September

MOROCCO: Mount Toubkal Trek 

For a shortened trek to the summit of Mt. Toubkal, this 8-day adventure provides superb scenery including a two day trek to the North Africa’s highest peak. 

PRICE: From £679pp including flights, transport, accommodation (3 nights hotel, 2 nights gite & 2 nights camping), most meals (7 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 4 dinners) and an experienced group leader. 

DEPARTURE: 9, 16 & 23 September

TURKEY: Turkey Activity Week 

As one of the Adventure Company’s most popular family trip, specifically designed with teenagers in mind, this 8-day trip is a great way for people to get their adrenaline flowing. The itinerary includes a short stay at the coastal town of Kas, a two-night gulet cruise along the turquoise coast, sea kayaking to Kekova Island plus mountain biking, diving and snorkelling. For those that want even more, then there are two free days to relax or take part in further optional activities. 

PRICE: From £839pp including flights, transport (boat, sea kayak, bike & minibus), accommodation, some meals (7 breakfasts & 3 lunches) and an experienced group leader. 

DEPARTURE: 17 September

EXPLORE A WHOLE NEW WORLD

EGYPT: Felucca Adventure 

Egypt is one of the closest destinations to the UK for virtually guaranteed September sun. The Egyptian pound also still offers good value for money meaning the destination is also great value on the ground. A two-day Felucca cruise along the Nile is one of the trip’s highlights, with other forms of transport including train, horse-drawn carriage and donkeys - all of which help to immerse travellers in to the Egyptian way of life. This 10-day trip includes all of Egypt’s iconic sights, including the pyramids, the Sphinx, Aswan, the Valley of the Kings, the temples at Luxor, plus Cairo, where there is free time to explore and test haggling skills at the bazaars. 

PRICE: From £1079pp including flights, transport, accommodation, some meals (9 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 2 dinners) and an experienced group leader. 

DEPARTURE: 3 September

JORDAN: Petra and Wadi Rum 

For centuries, the deserts of Arabia have held a special fascination to Westerners and The Adventure Company’s 9-day Petra and Wadi Rum trip allows travellers to find out why. Enjoy the nature and landscapes of Dana Nature Reserve and see the Treasury, Monastery and amphitheatres on a visit to Petra. Heading out to Wadi Rum, holiday-makers will spend the night under the stars in a Bedouin-style camp before exploring further by 4WD. Bathing costumes are an essential as there is also a chance to float in the Dead Sea. 

PRICE: From £1199pp including flights, transport, accommodation (incl. one night camp), some meals (8 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 2 dinners) and an experienced local leader. 

DEPARTURE: 10 September

To find out more about The Adventure Company’s holidays, visit adventurecompany.co.uk.

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