TORONTO — Explore Worldwide is going big with its annual Big Blue Sale, featuring savings of up to 20% off on more than 2,000 departures worldwide.
The promotion applies to select trips departing between Jan. 1 and Dec. 21, 2026, and is available to book through Jan. 21, 2026. In addition to discounted tour prices, solo travellers can also take advantage of the same percentage savings on single room supplements.
The sale spans a wide range of destinations and travel styles, with itineraries available across Cultural Discovery, Walking & Hiking and Cycling Adventures. Travellers can choose from popular destinations such as Italy, Japan and the Baltics, as well as lesser-visited regions, with experiences ranging from urban exploration to slow-paced cycling routes and immersive cultural encounters.
“January is typically when North American travelers 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
Among the tours included in the Big Blue Sale are:
- Contrasts of Colombia , a 14-day itinerary that includes hikes through Cocora Valley’s wax palms, a hands-on cooking experience with a local chef and time in Medellín during the Flower Festival on select August departures. The trip is now priced from $5,390, down from $6,340.
- Cycle Saigon to Hanoi is a 14-day cycling adventure from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, tackling the Hon Giao Pass, visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels and ending with an overnight cruise in Lan Ha Bay. The itinerary is now priced from $2,800, reduced from $3,500.
- Cycling in France – Loire Valley offers an eight-day leisurely ride through one of France’s most scenic regions, past vineyards, villages and historic châteaux including Chambord and Chenonceau, with wine tastings along the way. Prices now start at $2,650, down from $3,310.
- Travellers looking for a Mediterranean escape can choose the eight-day Malta and Gozo Discovery featuring highlights like the UNESCO-listed Ggantija temples and a cruise through the Grand Harbour with views of Valletta’s fortifications. The tour is now priced from $2,640, reduced from $3,110.
All tours are subject to availability and discounts apply to land-only packages. Flights and optional extras are not included. The promotion excludes Polar and Galapagos tours, Eclipse Tours and exclusive or private group departures. Additional terms and conditions apply.
More information about the Big Blue Sale can be found here.
