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Supplier: M19089

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M19089 is a UK based tour operator founded in 2004. The company offers a range of unique, flexible guided private and group tours to a growing number of exciting destinations. Much of the company's product, including the sale of tours in Angola, Comoros and Sierra Leone is a first in the UK market. The destinations have been personally researched by the company's founder and sole owner, who has extensive worldwide travel experience.

The owner founded the business on the strength of his personal travel knowledge and the trade experience he gained, after 5 years working for the UK’s leading independent travel agency Trail-finders. The company is as member of the UK based Travel Trust Association and is fully licensed by the UK Civil Aviation Authority under its ATOL (Air Tour Organisers License) scheme.

Questions and Answers

Adventure holidays, group tours and tailor made travel to unique destinations - Algeria, Guyana, Uzbekistan, Eritrea and more.

1. How long has the business been operating and how did it start?

8 years. Founded by myself, Jim Louth, after working for several years for a leading UK travel agency and realising that there was a growing demand for pioneering adventure type holidays to destinations which were not already been offered by established operators.

2. What is your company's mission?

M19089 mission is to take our guests to some of the most interesting and unique regions of the world, areas that are not yet on the ever growing tourist trail and that still offer something very special to the experienced traveller.

3. What does your company specialize in?

We escape from the crowds into a world where the tourist is not all powerful, where the experiences are truly authentic, and where you have the opportunity to take yourself just that little bit out of your comfort zone and immerse yourself in the real nature of a country. We don’t want to just offer you a taste of the exotic but aim to provide a much more in depth and rewarding experience, taking you to places that an independent traveller would probably never get to see. We travel to remote lands and meet some of the most intriguing and least visited peoples in the world, pushing the boundaries of adventure travel.

4. Who is the founder or owner of the company and briefly describe his/her past activities?

The founder and owner of the company is Jim Louth. Firstly, thanks to his father’s employment with British Rail and the concessions on offer, he explored Europe by train. After leaving school Jim began to travel further afield; Greyhound bus across America, an independent overland trip through Africa and the Trans-Siberian railway all by the time he was 20. A couple of years living and working in New York were followed by a two year stint teaching English in Brazil, plus plenty of travel in between.

5. What is your most popular travel package and why?

Any of our ultra pioneering destinations such as Chad. Here we get truly off the beaten track. It's how travel should be, in its purest form.

6. What is the best compliment you received from a client?

The fact they we receive a huge amount of repeat business, for example on one recent trip to Kurdistan 7 clients out of a group of 8 had all previously travelled with us. It is this level of repeat business which is the greatest compliment.

Vacation Packages offered by supplier M19089
Picture	Name	Highlight	Activity	Price	Destination

	Bangladesh Discovery - Contact Supplier	A unique opportunity to take in some of the highlights of Bangladesh: from the hustle and bustle of Dhaka, to a leisurely cruise on the famous "Rocket" paddle steamer south to the Sundarbans. Read more >>>	Tour Package Cultural Journey Boating and Sailing	GBP 1399	Bangladesh

	Comoros Discovery - Contact Supplier	Spend 11 days on the Comoros islands, which are wrapped in a fragrant blend of ylang-ylang oil, Arabic aesthetics, African warmth and French chic, learning about their culture. Read more >>>	Tour Package Cultural Journey Island Vacation	GBP 1299	Comoro Islands

	Burma, Classic Myanmar (10 Days) - Contact Supplier	Discover hidden temples and magnificent archaeological sites, colourful hill tribes and bustling markets, stunning beaches and striking natural scenery. Read more >>>	Tour Package Sightseeing	GBP 1249	Myanmar

	Burma, Golden Myanmar (14 Days) - Contact Supplier	Our voyage will be aboard the elegant Pandaw steamers, a replica of the colonial steamers that plied the route during the time of British rule. Read more >>>	Tour Package Sightseeing	GBP 1950	Myanmar

	Discover East Timor (14 Days) - Contact Supplier	This unique tour is the perfect introduction to East Timor, reaching many remote areas, with plenty of opportunity to meet the incredibly friendly local people. Read more >>>	Tour Package Cultural Journey	GBP 1770	East Timor

	Sierra Leone Discovery (12 Days) - Contact Supplier	Join us on this 12 day tour, which is a perfect mix of culture, nature and history. Awesome feelings, breathtaking landscapes, handsome and friendly people. Read more >>>	Tour Package Sightseeing	GBP 1750	Sierra Leone

	Sudan, The Kingdom of Black Pharaohs (8 Days) - Contact Supplier	Join us on this rare opportunity to discover a land of preserved temples dating back to ancient Egyptian times, painted tombs and numerous pyramids. Read more >>>	Tour Package Cultural Journey	GBP 1950	Sudan

	Sudan, Ancient Nubia (10 Days) - Contact Supplier	Taking in the country’s most important archaeological sites, this 10-day tour also includes travel through the remote Nubian Desert, known for its impressive dunes, flat plains and red boulders. Read more >>>	Tour Package Archeology/History	GBP 2680	Sudan

	Sudan, Nile Valley and the Desert (16 Days) - Contact Supplier	This tour is aimed at those travelers wishing to explore more of the desert, and continues north to the Nile’s Third Cataract. Read more >>>	Tour Package Desert Expeditions	GBP 3340	Sudan

	Sudan, Nuba People and Villages Tour (16 Day) - Contact Supplier	A pioneering adventure for those who are fascinated by cultures and people little touched by the outside world. Read more >>>	Tour Package Cultural Journey	GBP 2850	Sudan

	Best of Uganda (11 Days) - Contact Supplier	This tour gives you the perfect chance to see the incredible primates of the African jungle whilst staying in comfortable lodge-based accommodation or good quality permanent tented camps. Read more >>>	Tour Package Ecotourism	GBP 2849	Uganda

	Albania Discovery - Contact Supplier	On this 14 day trip we visit brooding Ottoman citadels, atmospheric towns imbued with history, the ruins of old trading cities, beautiful churches and monasteries, national parks, and villages. Read more >>>	Tour Package Cultural Journey Sightseeing	GBP 1275	Albania

	Georgia and Armenia: In the Mountains of Myths - Contact Supplier	Venture into some of Europe’s most remote villages hidden away in Caucasus mountains, explore religious monuments and ancient cave cities and spend time in the cities of Tbilisi and Yerevan. Read more >>>	Tour Package Cultural Journey Church Tours	GBP 1699	Armenia Georgia

	Belarus - Forgotten Europe - Contact Supplier	Explore the last bastion of communism in Europe and take in its superb fortresses such as Mir and Brest, the historic towns of Minsk, Vitebsk and Polotsk, and learn about its tragic history at Khatyn. Read more >>>	Tour Package Archeology/History Cultural Journey	GBP 1099	Belarus

	Togo and Benin - Land of Voodoo - Contact Supplier	This 15-day trip offers to witness voodoo ceremonies, to wander through the old colonial towns and fortified villages, to meet one of Africa’s most intriguing tribes, and to enjoy wildlife viewing. Read more >>>	Tour Package Cultural Journey Pilgrimage/Spirituality	GBP 2199	Benin Togo

	Balkan Explorer - Contact Supplier	On our 2 week trip through Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro we explore the crossroads of cultures, view the best landscapes, and learn about culture and history of these countries. Read more >>>	Tour Package Cultural Journey National Parks	GBP 1349	Bosnia-Herzegovina Croatia Serbia

	Burkina Faso - The Land of Honourable Men - Contact Supplier	Visit desert markets in the Sahel and visit Tuareg and Fulani villages, search for wildlife at Nazinga, hike through rock formations of the Sindou Peaks and meet the secretive Lobi people. Read more >>>	Tour Package Cultural Journey	GBP 2149	Burkina Faso

	Laos and Cambodia - Treasures of Indochina - Contact Supplier	Our 14 day tour to Laos and Cambodia takes in some of their best regions, from exquisite temple architecture to jungles and mountains filled with wildlife. Read more >>>	Tour Package Cultural Journey	GBP 1375	Laos Cambodia

	Kingdoms and Wildlife of Cameroon - Contact Supplier	Explore the unique tribal kingdoms of Cameroon's south, Experience the hospitality of local villagers and learn about their lives, and search for lions and elephants in Waza National Park. Read more >>>	Tour Package Cultural Journey National Parks	GBP 1799	Cameroon

	China - Forgotten Cities of the Silk Road - Contact Supplier	Visit the far west of China to witness diverse cultures, camp in awe-inspiring deserts, explore forgotten cities and learn about its fascinating history. Read more >>>	Tour Package Cultural Journey Archeology/History	GBP 2149	China

	Colombia - Colonial Cities and Coastal Secrets - Contact Supplier	Explore colonial cities with some of the best architecture on the continent, spend time with indigenous cultures and visit pristine national parks and beaches on a 15 day adventure to Colombia. Read more >>>	Tour Package Cultural Journey	GBP 1849	Colombia

	Ethiopia - Omo Valley Explorer - Contact Supplier	Visit Ethiopia to trek through the Simien Mountains, look for some of its wildlife, explore ancient churches, castles and monasteries, and meet Africa’s most remote tribes, with distinct traditions. Read more >>>	Tour Package Cultural Journey	GBP 1199	Ethiopia

	Historic Ethiopia - Contact Supplier	Delve into a largely unknown side of African history, visiting Ethiopian rock cut churches, medieval monasteries, and exploring royal heritage at Gondar and ancient history at Axum. Read more >>>	Tour Package Archeology/History Cultural Journey	GBP 1699	Ethiopia

	Guyana Nature Experience - Contact Supplier	Venture into the depths of the South American rain forest, looking for animals such as jaguar and tapir, visiting remote Amerindian villages and staying in charming ranches. Read more >>>	Tour Package Rainforest Native Americans	GBP 2799	Guyana

	The Last Frontiers of India - Contact Supplier	Venture to India's last frontier on a journey through tribal villages with ancient customs and pristine national parks, home to rhino and tiger. Read more >>>	Tour Package Cultural Journey National Parks	GBP 1599	India

	Indonesia - Lost Tribes of Papua - Contact Supplier	This 15 day trip explores the Baliem Valley on foot – the only way to reach many of the remote villages where traditions and customs are at their most vibrant. Read more >>>	Tour Package Cultural Journey	GBP 2499	Indonesia

	Indonesia - Sulawesi Explorer - Contact Supplier	Our 14 day trip to Indonesia encompasses both the north and south of the island, where we explore villages with amazing carved houses, "hanging graves", rice terraces, parks and reserves. Read more >>>	Tour Package Cultural Journey National Parks	GBP 1375	Indonesia

	Treasures of Ancient Persia - Contact Supplier	We visit the stunning city of Shiraz with its shrines and gardens, Persepolis; we explore the desert city of Yazd and stay in a restored caravansary; we spend time in the mountains with villagers. Read more >>>	Tour Package Cultural Journey Archeology/History	GBP 2199	Iran

	Secrets of Madagascar - Contact Supplier	We explore Tsingy de Bemaraha Reserve, with its amazing rock formations. We also visit superb national parks, including the lush rain-forests of Ranomafana - home to countless species of lemurs. Read more >>>	Tour Package National Parks Cultural Journey	GBP 1849	Madagascar

	Mali - Ancient Empires and Tribal Traditions - Contact Supplier	In this 21-day tour we explore the legendary city of Timbuktu and the incredible mosque at Djenne, take a cruise on the River Niger, and explore the rich tribal heritage that exists in Mali villages. Read more >>>	Tour Package Cultural Journey Archeology/History	GBP 2599	Mali

	Moldova Extension - Contact Supplier	We explore cave monasteries and vast underground wine cellars, and cross the border into Transdniestria to explore its capital Tiraspol and Bendery with its impressive 16th century fortress. Read more >>>	Tour Package Cultural Journey Archeology/History	GBP 840	Moldova

	North Korea – The Hermit Kingdom - Contact Supplier	The "hermit kingdom" of North Korea offers to visit its unique iconic monuments, unusual museums, picturesque mountains at Myohyangsan, the International Friendship Exhibition, Buddhist temp. Read more >>>	Tour Package Cultural Journey	GBP 1599	North Korea

	Oman - From the Desert to the coast - Contact Supplier	In this 8-day trip we take in the very best of the country, visiting the towns of Muscat and Nizwa, following ancient spice trails, tackling the dunes of the Wahiba Sands, meeting nomadic communities. Read more >>>	Tour Package Cultural Journey	GBP 1099	Oman

	Ukraine - Land of the Cossacks - Contact Supplier	Witness the architecture of Kiev and Lviv, head into the Carpathian Mountains, home to the unique Hutsul people, explore the revolutionary history of Odessa and visit the sites of the Crimea. Read more >>>	Tour Package Cultural Journey Archeology/History	GBP 1699	Ukraine

	Uzbekistan - The Heart of the Silk Road - Contact Supplier	Visit Khiva with its superb monuments, the holy city of Bukhara and Samarkand, cross the border into Turkmenistan to visit the ancient cities of Merv and Konye-Urgench, and its capital Ashgabat. Read more >>>	Tour Package Archeology/History Cultural Journey	GBP 1649	Uzbekistan Turkmenistan

	Kamchatka Discovery - Contact Supplier	We take in the very best of the region, with opportunities to visit the breathtaking Valley of the Geysers, climb up active volcanoes, raft through virgin taiga forest, and meet original inhabitants. Read more >>>	Tour Package Volcano Tours Canoeing/Kayaking/Rafting	GBP 1949	Russia