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Millennium Homestay Trek
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By Swotah Travel and Adventure
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5/5 Excellent
38 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

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Kathmandu

Highlights

  • Millennium Trek began at the beginning of this century in 2000.
  • The starting altitude for the trek is 420 m above sea level and the highest point is 1,709 m.
  • It covers more than 30 colorful traditional villages of Tanahun and Syangja districts.
  • Explore the beautiful views of Himalayan ranges from Kanjirowa to Ganesh Himal.

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Cultural, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, Local Immersion & Homestays, Nature & Wildlife, Trekking & Expeditions, Photography

What travelers are saying

"Great experience, we won't ever forget the the Three Passes trek of 18 days in the Himalayas. Felt immediatelly safe and home due to our local tourguide. We extremely enjoyed the service of all Swotah team members. It was a really well organized trip from A-Z. Thank you!"

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Annapurna Poonhill Trek
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By Swotah Travel and Adventure
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5/5 Excellent
38 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Kathmandu, Pokhara

Highlights

  • Popularly known as Annapurna Sunrise trek
  • This trip makes a climb on Poon Hill (3210m) and sunrise excursion
  • Panoramic views of Himalayan including Dhaulagiri (8167m), Machhapuchhre (6997m)
  • Annapurna (8091m), Annapurna II and many more
  • Ghorepani and Ghandruk are the two largest Gurung settlements in the Annapurna region

Themes

Climbing & Mountaineering, Cultural, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Trekking & Expeditions, Photography

What travelers are saying

"Great experience, we won't ever forget the the Three Passes trek of 18 days in the Himalayas. Felt immediatelly safe and home due to our local tourguide. We extremely enjoyed the service of all Swotah team members. It was a really well organized trip from A-Z. Thank you!"

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Utah's Canyon Country
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4.8/5 Excellent
64 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Arches National Park, California, Canyonlands National Park, Capitol Reef National Park

Highlights

  • Escape to three remote Utah national parks in one unforgettable week, and explore the otherworldly landscape of the famed Goblin Valley State Park
  • Hike amid the greatest concentration of natural arches on Earth in Arches National Park
  • Get a bird’s-eye view of iconic features, such as the Island in the Sky and the confluence of the Green and Colorado Rivers, on an amazing air safari!

Themes

Climbing & Mountaineering, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Photography

What travelers are saying

"First, let me say our tour guide Tomomi S. is hands down THE best tour guide I’ve ever had - knowledgeable, fun and made great efforts to ensure that we were comfortable and happy (MTSobek tour guides are independent contractors. Tomomi also works for other Adventure/Tour companies) Secondly, Japan is beautiful, clean and the Japanese people are very welcoming. The hiking in the national parks was amazing. It could have been a truly five-star experience if MtSobek had not cut corners so egregiously. The website said (at the time) group tours are 5-22 people. The tour gets canceled if the minimum is not met. When I paid there were TWO other people booked-a mother and daughter duo. Shortly before our departure date I called to see if the tour would be cancelled. I wanted my money back but Mt Sobek was “pleased to say that the trip would not be canceled”. In other words, I could not get a refund. At the last minute a guy named Matt signed up so there were four of us. Five days into the trip Matt left and took a train back to Tokyo. I said to him “You realize Mt Sobek is not going to refund you”. He said, “I don’t care, Mt Sobek scammed us.” With tax, the tour costs $11,645 for 13 nights. For that price there is an expectation that the accommodations Mt Sobek chooses would be decent and clean. We all fully expected a ‘traditional Japanese experience’ which often means no private bath and 8 out of the 13 nights we slept on futon mats on the floor. However, Mt Sobek consistently booked us in the cheapest Ryokans (hotels) in each area in which we travelled. Most of these hotels were unclean and very out-dated. One Ryokan they booked us in was listed on a hotel website for $40 USD/night when there were much nicer accommodations nearby for $100 USD/night. (The Japanese yen is way down, the luxury Park Hotel in Tokyo was $200 USD/night. A comparable hotel would have been about $800/night in Austin.). We were the only people staying in several hotels that accomadated many more people. The most egregious example of MtSobek’s booking the cheapest rooms is when we were booked at a large traditional ski lodge at the base of a spectacular mountain. It was beautiful on the website but had two very different wings. One wing was modern, clean and beautiful with simple beds. The other wing was very old (similar to a cheap Motel 6 that had not been updated since the 1970’s). The carpet and bathrooms were disgusting and like many of the Ryocans where we stayed the futon mats seemed as though they had not been cleaned In 30 years. Only after our tour guide checked us in did we realize we had been booked in the cheap rooms. I asked Tomo why. Immediately someone from MtSobek reached out to me and said, “gosh, I’m sorry you did not realize you were going to have a traditional Japanese experience”. Really? “Traditional” experience depends upon one’s budget. In the US, “traditional” to some people may be the Marriott, a Motel 6 or the Four Seasons Hotels. We were paying for a Marriott experience and received the one-star Motel 6 experience. Upon arrival in Tokyo I expected to be met at the airport by a driver (as many tour companies do). However, several days before our arrival dates in Tokyo, MtSobek sent an email telling us how to locate taking a city bus from the bustling Tokyo airport. That is interesting if you do not speak Japanese. MtSobek cleverly uses great photography and elaborate descriptions of the national parks and the hiking while using terms like “traditional Japanese experience with tatami-mat sleeping” to disguise sub-standard accommodations. At one point we were looking on-line at the very hotel where we were staying and did not even recognize it from the website pictures. The hiking was amazing. The group size was disappointing with just the three of us. I would absolutely recommend a hiking tour through Japan, just not with MtSobek."

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A Touch Of Brazil & Argentina
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro

Highlights

  • City tour with private guide in Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro
  • Comprehensive sightseeing as outlined in the itinerary
  • Tango show in Buenos Aires
  • Entrance fees to museums and sites as outlined in the program
  • Explore the lively district of Palermo famous for its beautiful parks and artificial lakes
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"My friends and I had a wonderful, wonderful Italian vacation this spring. Our Sky Vacations consultant put together an amazing package for Rome, Florence and Venice. This was our first trip so we experienced everything that a first trip should include. Each hotel was perfect! Thank you!"

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Hiking Zagori & Meteora
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5/5 Excellent
46 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Athens, Meteora

Highlights

  • Hike through Vikos Gorge, one of the deepest canyons in the world
  • Explore the picturesque, untouched by time, stone – made villages of Zagori, wonder around their narrow cobbled streets and admire the traditional architecture
  • Cross historical arch stone bridges
  • Hike to the mythical alpine Dragon Lake at 2.100m!
  • Admire the panoramic views over Vikos Gorge and take beautiful photos from Beloi viewpoint (1.650m altitude)
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Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Photography

What travelers are saying

"Put this trip on your bucket list! Coasta and Danae were awesome Skipper, Guide, cook, you name it, they did it. If you like personal attention, these two will give you that. They are young, fun and professional. Beautiful boat, water, islands, and villages. My sister and I are in our 70’s, cousin 60 and the remaining passengers 50’s and 30’s. So good trip for all ages. You can’t beat the money value of this trip. It includes breakfast and most lunches. I would love to do this trip again."

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Alaska Salmon Run Adventure 20 Days ACHA20
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Camping
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

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Alaska, Anchorage, Denali, Denali National Park, Seward, Valdez, Wrangell

Highlights

  • Denali National Park wildlife buses to Toklat River and Eielsen Visitor Center (2 days)
  • Maclaren Lodge/Wilderness Glacier camp
  • Boat and canoe trips Maclaren River
  • Hiking in Denali NP, Wrangell/St. Elias NP, Seward and Valdez
  • Full Day Kenai Fjords National Park wildlife cruise and calving glacier – Resurrection Bay Tour
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Themes

Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Wonderful 7 days southwest camping trip, very well organised. Awesome tour guide, going beyond his duties to get everybody happy. Highly recommended."

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National Parks Tour 3 Days (From Las Vegas) MXPCAMP
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Camping
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

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Bryce Canyon National Park, Bryce National Park, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Monument Valley, Zion National Park

Highlights

  • Zion, Bryce, Grand Canyon walks & hikes for every fitness level
  • Expert tour guide
  • Navajo guided Monument Valley 4X4 jeep tour included
  • Spectacular photography inside of Antelope Canyon
  • Monument Valley sunrise
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Themes

Birding, Education / Learning, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats, Trekking & Expeditions, Photography

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"Wonderful 7 days southwest camping trip, very well organised. Awesome tour guide, going beyond his duties to get everybody happy. Highly recommended."

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Iceland Guided Hiking Tours
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5/5 Excellent
66 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

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Reykjavík

Highlights

  • Relaxing in hot springs under the midnight sun after a day of hiking
  • Hiking in out of this world landscapes past glaciers, waterfalls, steam vents, canyons, and lava fields
  • Seeing incredible vistas that can only be seen by hikers
  • Eating delicious food while on trail- a mix of American/continental and Icelandic cuisine
  • Additional activities can be arranged before/after the hiking tour

Themes

High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"I had no idea what to expect, but what I experienced was way over what I could even imagine! The landscaping was eye candy for the soul no matter where you looked. It was enjoyable even when driving between sites. Hotels were well appointed, employees accommodating . . . loved the horse park accommodations!!!! Glacier climb, kayaking in glacial bay, hiking along the coast, Diamond Beach, etc. were all exciting and beyond words."

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17 days to Egypt, Jordan and Israel was our first booking with Odynovo , and Susan, our Rep.There were 6 of us traveling. We had planned our way there and our way ou...

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Top Notch Private Tour of Israel, Egypt and Jordan

First time using Odynovo, and the experience was flawless. We traveled to Israel, Jordan and Egypt by private tour with 5-star hotels. It was an action-packed itiner...

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We did a 10-day private tour package across Egypt. Memphis was just plain terrible. In Cairo, their airport liaison, Ahmed, was TERRIBLE — from the moment we met him...

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Two beautiful weeks in Vietnam and Cambodia, best vacation ever! Exotic Voyages assisted us during the trip making sure everything was fine and everything was great,...

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