{"title":"Travel: Group Trips","description":"\u003cp\u003eVenture beyond the headlines and join us to discover incredible countries alongside like-minded travellers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"socotras-remotest-extremes-by-foot-and-by-boat","title":"Socotra : Hiking \u0026 Boating","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eJourney by foot and by boat to the remotest corners of Yemen's Socotra Island for 8 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis trip begins with a multi-day hiking focus, travelling on foot up Socotra's wadis and on to the island's highest peak, where 80% of the island's endemic species are found. \u003c\/span\u003eAfter descending the mountains, we'll explore the island's south-west by boat, navigating around sea cliffs and sand dunes, to access the island's most remote fishing villages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe interview all those that apply to join the trip.  Once selected, participants will be required to pay a \u003cstrong\u003e30% non-refundable deposit of $1200\u003c\/strong\u003e to secure their place on the trip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe total price per person for group trips is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e $3990\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*. \u003c\/span\u003ePayment of the trip balance and flights and visas will then be due 60 days prior to departure. Please note that bespoke trips are priced separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional costs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlights to Socotra - $950\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisa - $160\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that by paying the deposit, you agree to abide by our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ishkar-explore.myshopify.com\/pages\/ishkar-explore-terms-conditions\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-external-message\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTerms \u0026amp; Conditions.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo express your interest and for further information, please contact us at: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:explore@ishkar.com?subject=%20Bramante%20Soqotra%20interest\" title=\"Contact ISHKAR\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eexplore@ishkar.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, or book a consultation with us by clicking on the button above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Where international payments are due, we request that you ensure the full amount is received after all bank charges have been levied, as per the price and currency stated on the invoice stated.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ishkar-explore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39929511215163,"sku":"SOT1745","price":3990.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0318\/4839\/8907\/products\/DSC07781.jpg?v=1698232985"},{"product_id":"hunza-locally-guided","title":"Pakistan: Peaks and Cities","description":"\u003cp\u003eTravel beneath Northern Pakistan's soaring peaks, and delve into the fascinating history of the Hunza Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis journey is undertaken with a small group of curious travellers (maximum 8 people) curated by ISHKAR, and led by a local Pakistani guiding team for in-depth perspectives and discussions on the region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe total price per person for group trips starts at \u003cstrong\u003e$3,990\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please note that bespoke trips are priced separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor travellers wanting to stay on, an optional extension to Lahore can be added to your trip, if possible, for an additional payment. \u003cspan\u003eA minimum of two travellers are required for this extension to run.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe interview all those that apply to join the trip. Once selected, participants will be required to pay a \u003cstrong\u003e30% non-refundable deposit of $1200\u003c\/strong\u003e to secure their place on the trip. If booking within 60 days of departure, full payment is due on confirmation. International flights not included, see below for details. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTo express your interest and for further information, please contact us at: \u003ca title=\"Email the Explore Team\" href=\"mailto:explore@ishkar.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eexplore@ishkar.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, or book a consultation with us by clicking on the button above.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ishkar-explore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40389128519739,"sku":"HU1765","price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0318\/4839\/8907\/products\/GuideProfile_Amin_Pakistan.jpg?v=1671711996"},{"product_id":"travel-tajikistan-bartang-wakhan","title":"Tajikistan - Bartang Valley and Wakhan Corridor","description":"\u003cp\u003eTravel through Tajikistan's remote Bartang Valley and Wakhan Corridor in Autumn 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe trip will run for 15 days from \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e22 September - 6 October, starting and ending in Dushanbe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eInternational flights to Dushanbe are to be organised by participants directly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe interview all those that apply to join the trip.  Once selected, participants will be required to pay a \u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e20%\u003c\/strong\u003e deposit to secure their place on the trip (total price for the trip to be determined).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTo express your interest and for further information, or to arrange a bespoke trip to Tajikistan, please contact us at: \u003ca title=\"Email the Explore Team\" href=\"mailto:explore@ishkar.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eexplore@ishkar.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, or book a consultation with us by clicking on the button above.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ishkar-explore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41204577239099,"sku":"TA1894","price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0318\/4839\/8907\/files\/01_Marc.jpg?v=1743432494"},{"product_id":"algeria","title":"Algeria: Civilisations, Culture \u0026 Desert Dunes","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eThis journey through\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"markqo436p8p2\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\"\u003eAlgeria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereveals one of North Africa’s most surprising and least-visited destinations, where ancient history, dramatic landscapes, and living traditions come together in extraordinary ways. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"markqo436p8p2\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\"\u003eAlgeria is\u003c\/span\u003e a vast, welcoming, and profoundly memorable place, offering a sense of discovery that is increasingly rare in modern travel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis journey is undertaken with a small group of curious travellers (maximum 8 people) curated by ISHKAR, and led by a local guiding team for in-depth perspectives and discussions on the region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe total price per person for group trips starts at \u003cstrong\u003e$5,040\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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