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Balkans Rail Adventure

By Explore!

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5/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

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Why we love them

They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.

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Premium - 4 star

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Strenuous

Trip pace

Full schedule

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Bar, Belgrade, Croatia, Dubrovnik, Kos, Kotor, Lake Bled, Ljubljana, Mavrovo, Montenegro, Mosta, Plitvice Lakes National park, Podgorica, Sarajevo, Skopje, Zagreb

Highlights

Visit seven countries of Former Yugoslavia in just 16 days
Experience a variety of scenic rail journeys
Discover contrasting landscapes and cities in this lesser visited region

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Around the World, Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Train & Rail Journeys

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"A fantastic memorable trip. Enjoyed every aspect, varied and informative. Well organised and lots of fun. Jason worked really hard to make it as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Would definitely recommend if you like Mayan history , jungle, birds, waterfalls, snorkelling, caves, beach life , fast boats , lakes and rivers, local cuisine, variety of wild animals."

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Best China with Great Wall & Yangtze Cruise

By Odynovo

premier

5/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Private Guided

Why we love them

They are able to handcraft custom trip plans in over 70 different destinations worldwide.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

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Beijing, Chongqing, Guilin, Shanghai, Xian, Yangtze River, Yichang

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Marvel at the winding and splendid Great Wall in Beijing.
Witness the mysterious Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an.
Enjoy a scenic Li River cruise in Guilin, with the karst pinnacles and serene countryside.
Embark on a 4-day Yangtze cruise and admire the Three Gorges Dam.
Explore the Bund, Yu Gardens, and the French Concession in Shanghai.

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Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Train & Rail Journeys

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"I didn’t take this tour exactly, but made some changes based on my schedule and interests and travel dates. It was my first time in Southeast Asia and I was a traveling solo female. Liz my trip consultant and contact person was so helpful and responsive to any and all my concerns and questions. It was a trip of a lifetime. I can not gush enough about the itinerary and experiences. I am completely impressed with is company and this person. Ya ya in Chang Mai and Sam in Bangkok are top notch guides. The diving in Phuket was arranged with Siam diving, a small private boat not an over stuffed crowded one. It felt like we were the only people in the ocean. Goo, GO, GO!!!!"

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Italy - Your Way

By The Relaxed Explorer

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5/5 Excellent

9 reviews

Private Guided

Why we love them

They go the extra mile to cater to travelers of all abilities by limiting hotel transfers, choosing accessible tour routes and more.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Amalfi Coast, Cinque Terre, Florence, Milan, Naples, Pisa, Rome, Sicily, Tuscany, Venice, Verona

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Tours designed especially for you and your travel companions
Tours from $2,000 to $10,000, per person, working within your budget to find the best options for you
Arranged and designed tours for all aspects or portions of your journey
Private and small group day tours available
Travel at your pace

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Birding, Climbing & Mountaineering, Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Education / Learning, Family Friendly, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Overland Journeys, Relaxing Retreats, Small Ship Cruise, Train & Rail Journeys, Photography, Festivals & Special Events, Religious

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"I've traveled to Europe several times before but not like this. Thanks to Kelley and her amazing knowledge and patience with all my queries, my famiy and I enjoyed a customized itinerary filled with a food tour in Paris and a cooking lesson in Naples, history and art lessons at the British Museum and Musee D'Orsay, with enough time to travel independently and make new discoveries with less hassle than before. I absolutely recommend the Relaxed Explorer to anyone looking to make memorable trips with their families that will be cherished by all. Thank you so much Kelley!! Would love to make more good travel memories with your help!!"

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Italy - Your Way

By The Relaxed Explorer

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5/5 Excellent

9 reviews

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Why we love them

They go the extra mile to cater to travelers of all abilities by limiting hotel transfers, choosing accessible tour routes and more.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Amalfi Coast, Cinque Terre, Florence, Milan, Naples, Pisa, Rome, Sicily, Tuscany, Venice, Verona

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Tours designed especially for you and your travel companions
Tours from $2,000 to $10,000,per person, working within your budget tofind the best options for you
Arranged and designed tours for all aspects or portions of your journey
Private and small group day tours available
Travel at your pace

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Italy - Customize It Your Way

By The Relaxed Explorer

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5/5 Excellent

9 reviews

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Why we love them

They go the extra mile to cater to travelers of all abilities by limiting hotel transfers, choosing accessible tour routes and more.

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Luxury - 5 star

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Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

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Amalfi Coast, Cinque Terre, Florence, Milan, Naples, Pisa, Rome, Sicily, Tuscany, Venice, Verona

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Tours designed especially for you and your travel companions
Tours from $2,000 to $10,000, per person, working within your budget to find the best options for you
Arranged and designed tours for all aspects or portions of your journey
Private and small group day tours available; Travel at your pace
Explore only the locations and attractions you want to see, when you want to see them

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Italy By Rail

By Alexander + Roberts

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4.8/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

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Colosseum, Florence, Forum, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Rome, Siena, Sistine Chapel, Vatican City, Venice

Highlights

Sit back and enjoy the beauty of Tuscany… State-of-the-art, high-speed Italo trains promise stress-free travel and more time to enjoy these cities.
Our expert guide will whisk you past the ticket lines for faster priority access at select sites and museums including the Roman Colosseum, Sistine Chapel, Uffizi Gallery in Florence and the Doge’s Palace in Venice.
Our friendly resident staff will enhance your holiday with their attentive, expert service whenever you need it.
With our signature flexibility, you can add extra nights in any city... or even do this trip in reverse!

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Cultural, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"Delighted by the experience."

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7 days From$1,699

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Discover Peru

By Chimu Adventures

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4.7/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Private Guided

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Aguas Calientes, Amazon Rainforest, Cusco, Lake Titicaca, Lima, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Puerto Maldonado, Puno, Sacred Valley, Urubamba

Highlights

Get immersed in the history, culture, scenery and wildlife of Peru, starting and finishing in the culinary and historic capital, Lima.
This itinerary is well paced so that it includes many amazing sights and cities but with enough time to explore.
You will discover the main sights of Lima - the ‘City of Kings’ and Cusco, the ancient capital of the Incas.
The itinerary allows you to immerse yourself in the Amazon as you stay in a Jungle Lodge surrounded by the sights and sounds of the rainforest.
You will gain an insight into the fascinating culture and history of the Incas as you travel through the beautiful Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo and of course the formidable and iconic Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.

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Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Train & Rail Journeys

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"Everything organised by Karen at Chimu Went as planned which we were very grateful for. The only drama was the tight scheduling of some of our flights and having to run to get to next gate on time. Latam airline did very well and all our luggage arrived on time . The cruise on OceanEndeavour was truly amazing; the ice, the wildlife and the professional enthusiastic crew made our experience very memorable. Thanks Chimu"

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Denali: The Great One

By MT Sobek (Mountain Travel Sobek)

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4.8/5 Excellent

64 reviews

Private Guided

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Alaska, Anchorage, Denali National Park, Fairbanks

Highlights

Ride the famous Alaska Railroad, from the history-rich gold-rush city of Fairbanks into the rugged mountains of Denali’s Alaska Range, on this tailor-made 6-day adventure.
View the grand slam of Alaskan wildlife—grizzly bears, moose, caribou, and dall sheep—within a 6-million-acre wilderness
Enjoy charmingly rustic lodging inside Denali National Park, where fewer than 5% of all visitors stay

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National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Train & Rail Journeys

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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