Explore Worldwide are giving travel agents an opportunity to drive forward bookings for 2027 with the launch of their 2026 Black Friday Sale, offering 20% off more than 1,500 selected small-group departures worldwide.
Available for bookings made between Friday 13 November and Wednesday 2 December 2026, the sale covers departures travelling between 1 March and 31 December 2027, providing agents with a timely opportunity to secure client bookings across the year ahead.
Spanning more than 100 countries, Explore’s portfolio offers agents a broad range of small-group adventures to recommend, from cultural discovery and wildlife encounters to walking and trekking, cycling and active holidays. Every trip is led by an expert local tour leader, with carefully curated itineraries offering travellers authentic experiences and meaningful connections with local communities.
“Black Friday presents a valuable opportunity for our trade partners to engage clients looking to secure their 2027 travel plans. With more than 1,500 selected departures included in the promotion, agents have a fantastic range of destinations and travel styles to draw on, while offering clients an added incentive to book their next adventure.” – Ben Ittensohn, Regional Director, AUNZ at Explore Worldwide.
THE TRIPS
Here are a few of Explore’s favourites to choose from. See the full range of trips, as well as sale terms and conditions at: https://www.exploreworldwide.com.au/offers/black-friday
prices in AUD
Cycle the Dalmatian Coast
7 nights | WAS from $3,640 per person – NOW from $2,910 per person
Breeze along the beautiful Croatian Dalmatian Coast on this 8-day guided cycling tour, from the Roman city of Split to the medieval walled city of Dubrovnik. Over six riding days, you’ll island-hop by ferry through Hvar and Korcula – two of the Adriatic’s most iconic islands, pedalling quiet coastal roads and past vineyards, olive groves and sandy beaches. You’ll also enjoy opportunities to immerse yourself in Balkan culture and beautiful Dalmatian cuisine.
Hiking in the Dolomites
7 nights | WAS from $4,460 per person – NOW from $3,570 per person
Discover the dramatic scenery of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this week-long walking holiday. Enjoy treks through alpine meadows and pine forests, straddle the border of Italy and Austria, and explore relics left behind from World War One, as you traverse Italy’s famous peaks. At the end of the day, unwind in our comfortable family-run hotel in the small town of Dobbiaco, gateway to the mountains.
Simply Japan
13 nights | WAS from $8,590 per person – NOW from $6,870 per person
Traverse Japan on this tour from ultra-modern Tokyo to the iconic cultural capital of Kyoto. Travel through history, visiting temples and castles that remain unchanged from the days of the Shogun and learning about the solemn past of Hiroshima. Along the way, stay in a Buddhist temple lodging, spot snow monkeys and free-roaming deer, hop on and off the iconic shinkansen bullet trains and sample famous snacks like takoyaki octopus balls. Please refer to day 5 of the day to day itinerary for details of which departures stay at a hotel rather than our simple temple lodge in Nagano.
Sri Lanka in Depth
14 nights | WAS from $4,380 per person – NOW from $3,500 per person
Discover the Pearl of the Indian Ocean on this two-week tour of Sri Lanka. From ancient cities to gilded Buddhist temples and wild national parks, our itinerary ticks off the island’s icons and more. Climb Lion’s Rock at sunrise, explore ‘Little England’ and the surrounding highlands and wind up on the beach in Koggala. Along the way, get a taste of Sri Lankan cuisine, sampling fragrant curries, fresh seafood and more.
