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Founded in 1999, Encounters Travel has been run by the same small, independent team for over two decades, trading as Uncover the World Travel Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales and based in Leeds, UK. The leadership team brings over 50 years of combined experience in adventure travel, tour operations and overland expeditions. Without large offices or printed brochures, the company keeps its overhead low and passes the savings on to travelers through loyalty discounts and regular destination promotions, while still designing every itinerary in-house and working directly with trained local guides and representatives on the ground.
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Product Range
The tour portfolio spans Africa, Egypt and the Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent, Asia, Southeast Asia, South America, Europe and Oceania, covering more than 30 countries including Egypt, Kenya, Peru, India, Turkey, Nepal, Namibia and Botswana. Trips are offered in small group, shoestring, overland, family, city break and private formats, with itineraries ranging from cultural city tours to multi-day overland expeditions and high-altitude treks like Everest Base Camp.
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Customer Benefits
Regular last-minute and early-booking promotions offer savings of roughly 15 to 20% off standard tour prices on selected upcoming departures, with dozens of discounted departures typically available at any time. Airport transfers are included in tour pricing and no local payments are required beyond what's booked upfront, helping travelers budget accurately before they leave home. Each booking also contributes to local community projects in the destinations visited.
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Shopping Experience
Group sizes are deliberately kept small, typically capped between 12 and 20 travelers, to keep tours personal and minimise the group's impact on the places visited. The company provides financial security protections for bookings and a dedicated team of sales consultants, operations managers and an agent manager to support travelers before and during their trip, alongside phone-based expert advice for planning.
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Why Choose Encounters Travel
As an independent operator rather than a large franchised agency, Encounters Travel offers a more personal level of care, from itinerary design through to on-the-ground guiding, backed by a leadership team with decades of adventure-travel experience. Its focus on responsible tourism, small group sizes and consistent quality, paired with genuine discounted departures, makes it a strong choice for travelers who want an authentic, well-organised adventure without sacrificing value.
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