Explore Worldwide’s Big Blue Sale: Up to 20% Off Tours and Solo Supplements
by Marsha Mowers
Explore Worldwide’s active and walking tours are popular with Canadians.
Explore Worldwide is offering up to 20% off more than 2,000 departures worldwide, and solo travellers can enjoy the same savings on single-room supplements. The offer is valid for bookings made now through January 21, 2026, on select departures running January 1–December 31, 2026.
“January is typically when North American travellers make their biggest travel decisions for the year ahead, and Explore’s Big Blue Sale is designed not only to inspire but offer added value in the process,” says Caitlin Overend, Marketing Manager for North America at Explore Worldwide. “Building on the momentum of a strong 2025, where Explore saw 26% year-over-year growth and exceptional early-season demand, the timely promotion offers more opportunities than ever for travelers to turn their long-held plans into reality.”
A sample of the tours included in this year’s Big Blue Sale:
Contrasts of Colombia This 14-day tour showcases Colombia’s incredible diversity, from colonial cities to the Caribbean coast. Travelers will hike through towering wax palms in Cocora Valley, learn to make traditional sancocho soup with a local chef, and experience Medellín’s vibrant Flower Festival on select departures in August. Trip originally priced from CAD $6,340 – Now from CAD $5,390 (save 15%).
Cycle Saigon to Hanoi Travellers will pedal through the heart of Vietnam on this 14-day cycling adventure, traversing the bustling streets of Saigon to the historic capital of Hanoi. The tour leads travelers along the dramatic Hon Giao Pass through pine forests, Cu Chi Tunnels, and finishes with an overnight cruise through stunning Lan Ha Bay. Trip originally priced from CAD $3,500 – Now from CAD $2,800 (save 20%).
Cycling in France – Loire Valley Travellers will discover the fairy-tale châteaux, rolling vineyards, and charming villages of France’s Loire Valley on this eight-day leisurely cycling tour. The tour focuses on scenic routes to magnificent Château de Chambord and Chenonceau, with wine tastings in Montlouis vineyards along the way. Trip originally priced from CAD $3,310 – Now from CAD $2,650 (save 20%).
Malta and Gozo Discovery This eight-day tour features the sun-soaked Mediterranean islands of Malta and Gozo, where ancient history meets crystal-clear waters. Travellers will visit UNESCO World Heritage sites like the Ggantija temples dating back to 3600 BC and cruise the stunning Grand Harbour with views of Valletta’s massive fortifications. Trip originally priced from USD CAD $3,110 – Now from CAD $2,640 (save 15%).
For more information on Explore Worldwide and the Big Blue Sale, visit https://www.exploreworldwide.ca/offers/big-blue-sale.





