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2,678 Homestays & Local Immersion trips. Tours from 261 tour companies. 10,498 reviews. 4.6/5 avg rating.

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Nenets Reindeer Migration Arctic Expedition
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Nenets Reindeer Migration Arctic Expedition

By Secret Compass
none
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Moscow

Highlights

  • Cross a frozen gulf on an epic reindeer migration.
  • Immerse yourself in the Nenets nomads’ unique way of life.
  • Sleep in reindeer hide chums.
  • Wear traditional herders’ coats and boots.
  • Experience the annual Reindeer Herding Festival.
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Cultural, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Festivals & Special Events, Digital Detox

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Australia & New Zealand
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Australia & New Zealand

By Women Traveling Together
none
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Auckland, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Queenstown, Sydney

Highlights

  • Visit the Kuranda Rainforest
  • See the Great Barrier Reef
  • Cruise Sydney Harbor and tour the Sydney Opera House
  • Interact with the indigenous people of New Zealand
  • Visit Auckland, the City of Sails
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Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Women Only

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UNESCO Heritage Tour & In Between
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UNESCO Heritage Tour & In Between

By Visit Bulgaria
none
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Sofia

Highlights

  • Discover Bulgaria’s second largest city- Plovdiv
  • Banko is actually quite scenic town, situated at the foothill of the majestic Pirin Mountain
  • Varna is the third largest city in Bulgaria, explore this beautiful seaside city,
  • Explore the medieval forest of Tsarvets, visit the numerous churches and monasteries in the vicinities
  • visit the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Church of St Sophia

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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Sinai Desert Expedition
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Sinai Desert Expedition

By Secret Compass
none
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Extreme
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Trek 230km between the Gulfs of Aqaba and Suez
  • Summit Egypt’s highest peak plus other mountains
  • Travel in a nomadic, minimalistic manner
  • Buy food and trade camels with the Bedouin en route
  • Sleep beneath the desert stars

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18 - 30's, Cultural, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, Local Immersion & Homestays, Transformative, Trekking & Expeditions, Digital Detox

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Kilimanjaro Climb and Wildlife Safari
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Kilimanjaro Climb and Wildlife Safari

By Wakawaka Adventures
none
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park

Highlights

  • See Kilimanjaro in all its glory, enjoying the 360° view over the landscape below as the sun rises
  • Visit Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a game drive through the park Serengeti National Park
  • See the Ngorongoro Crater is the best place in Tanzania to see black rhino as well as prides of lion that include the magnificent black-manned males
  • Visit Serengeti’s wilderness corners for a full day of game viewing in the park

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Birding, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

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Cultural Tours: France – Provence
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Cultural Tours: France – Provence

By French Escapade
none
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Discover the whole history of lavender, its distillation
  • Hidden Village of the Luberon and Lavender Museum
  • Visit the beautiful old monastery of St Paul Mausole in St Remy de Provence
  • Incredible and colorful market
  • Explore the Pont du Gard, listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO, built 2000 years ago
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Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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Malta & Sicily Explorer
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Malta & Sicily Explorer

By Chamber Explorations
none
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Agrigento, Hagar Qim Temples, Marsaxlokk, Mdina, Mount Etna, Palermo, Sicily, Valletta

Highlights

  • 3 Nights in Malta
  • Explore Valetta City Tour
  • Enjoy Valetta Harbor Cruise
  • Grand Masters Palace
  • Explore Mdina
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Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

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Magical Morocco Women-only Tour
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Magical Morocco Women-only Tour

By Wanderlust and Lipstick
none
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Casablanca, Fez, Marrakech, Sahara Desert

Highlights

  • A journey through the Sahara on the back of a camel
  • Two cooking classes to learn Moroccan cooking skills
  • Visiting with two women-run cooperatives that help local villagers earn income
  • Wandering the streets of Morocco’s fantastical Blue City
  • Meandering the streets of medinas and shop at souqs for locally-produced handicrafts
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Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Relaxing Retreats, Women Only, Photography

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Irish Elegance (Summer, Classic)
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Irish Elegance (Summer, Classic)

By Insight Vacations
premier
4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
They really care about everyone's individual needs on each tour and they have an incredible attention to detail.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Dublin: During your orientation with your Travel Director, see Custom House and travel along the River Liffey. See the Guinness Brewery, Christchurch Cathedral and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
  • Cashel: See the Rock of Cashel where St. Patrick preached.
  • Killarney: Enjoy hearing of the history of Killarney during your city orientation.
  • Ring of Kerry: Venture into a world of towering cliffs, lush lakelands, beaches, fields dotted with sheep, rocky coastline, remote villages and historical sites, as you journey the magical Ring of Kerry. This 111-mile circular route is the best place to admire Ireland's scenic beauty and truly one of the most beautiful drives in the world.
  • Shannon: Cross the Shannan Estuary by ferry. This large estuary is where the River Shannon flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
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50 plus, Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"All stops from the Grand Canyon to Zion National Park were great. Many of the places visited are far from each other. the trip ends in Salt Lake City which is over 5 hours from Zion. There are plenty of bathroom stops along the way. Jason was a great guide and was very knowledgeable. The areas we stopped at for lunch were full of choices and usually gift shops."

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Mexico Unplugged
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Mexico Unplugged

By Intrepid Travel
premier
4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Central America, Chichen Itza, Mexico City, Palenque, Playa del Carmen, San Cristobal

Highlights

  • Visit the community of San Pedro Tlahuac, home to Nahuatl descendants who practice traditions like chinampa farming, fiestas and ancient ceremonies.
  • Wander the stalls, snap some photos and pick up traditional handicrafts at the markets in Mexico City and Puebla.
  • Escape the Mexican heat in the highlands of San Cristobal de las Casas and explore surrounding villages where traditional customs and roots are thriving.
  • Explore the stunning Mayan temples of Palenque dating back to AD600 and stroll through Chichen Itza, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
  • Finish off your epic journey and recharge with a little beach time in the beachside hub of Playa del Carmen.
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Cultural, High Adventure, Local Immersion & Homestays

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"We joined the Intrepid “Real Italy Food Tour” and enjoyed it thoroughly. Our tour guide, Micol, was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of good information. It seems Micol knew many of the staff of the venues we visited, including the pasta making class we attended. Our group of 11 travelers was extremely compatible, which greatly added to the fun and enjoyment."

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Wonders of Italy
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Wonders of Italy

By Trafalgar
preferred
4.4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
Their travelers enjoy 24/7 travel expertise and dedicated service throughout the trips - everything is taken care of.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
  • 10 Breakfast (B)
  • 2 Dinner (D)
  • 1 Be My Guest (BMG)
  • 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)
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Cultural, Education / Learning

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Treasures of Ireland (Dublin)
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Treasures of Ireland (Dublin)

By Brendan Vacations
none
4.2/5 Great
5 reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
They have a high level of personalized attention and curated itineraries for Ireland & Scotland.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • : Explore Dublin, Titanic Story in Cobh and Killarney National Park with a Local Specialist
  • : Discover Waterford, Cork and Killarney
  • : Visit Trinity College, Glendalough, Waterford Crystal, Blarney Castle, Torc Waterfall, Foynes Flying Boat Museum and the Cliffs of Moher
  • : View St. Kevin's Cross in Glendalough and King John's Castle in Limerick
  • : See Dublin's Georgian Squares
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Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning

What travelers are saying

"We just went on Iconic Ireland and Ashford Castle and had a wonderful time. This was our first bus tour and we didn't know quite what to expect, however, we couldn't have had a more perfect time. Ireland is a beautiful country and we were stunned and thrilled with all the beauty we were able to see. The hotels were great - some definitely better than others but all were comfortable. My only complaint was that our last hotel had no ac and Ireland was experiencing a heat wave so the fan didn't help very much. That wasn't anyone's fault and I just went with the flow. Barbara (our guide) and Marina (our driver) were great and genuinely seemed to be concerned with everyone's comfort. The grande finale of Ashford Castle was incredible. Such a beautiful place and to be able to stay a night there was incredible. I ended up doing the Hawk Walk and horseback riding and I would recommend both - especially the hawk walk to anyone - I think people who are good riders would probably get to do more than we did but it was still great. I would recommend Brendan and this trip to anyone. Perfect amount of down time and activity. Loved it!"

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Authentic Cambodia and Vietnam In 14 Days
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Authentic Cambodia and Vietnam In 14 Days

By Realistic Asia
premier
5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They focus on the details to ensure that their travelers get a great introduction to their home country of Vietnam.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Angkor Wat, Cu Chi Tunnels, Ha Long Bay, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Hoi An , Hue, Mekong Delta, Mekong River , Phnom Penh , Siem Reap

Highlights

  • Get onto the ancient world of Angkor era
  • Explore the fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels System which was used during the Vietnam War
  • Discover the local's life alongside the mighty Mekong River
  • Go fishing and ride a basket boat in the charming Hoi An
  • Cruise through the emerald water and thousands of limestone karsts
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Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Cycling & Biking, Local Immersion & Homestays, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

What travelers are saying

"Our family had an amazing time with Realistic Asia’s package. The tour was very suitable for my family, which included children since we loved trekking. We enjoyed the stunning views, and the trek was at an easy pace for our kids. The tour guides and the staff are very professional and enthusiastic. I was very impressed with their attitude. We were very happy with the service and the places we have been to."

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The stay at Ashford Castle is lovely. However, we would have preferred an earlier arrival there to enjoy some of the other castle offerings. The travel itinerary cov...

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Homestays & Local Immersion Tour Selection Trips

  • Do your research and ask questions. Homestays can be a wonderful insight into local life, but occasionally hotels are falsely advertised as "home stays".
  • Be a courteous guest. Tidy up after yourself, and look out for house rules, such as taking your shoes off before entering. Your host should enjoy having you as much as you enjoy staying there!
  • Stretch beyond your comfort zone! You may encounter squat toilets, cold showers and strange new foods, but it's all part of the experience. And who knows, you may find you have a taste for boiled frog or fried crickets.
  • Spend time with your hosts. A homestay is more than simply renting a room - it is a chance to get involved with a family's way of life. And don't forget that the reason many people agree to host is to learn about your culture, too.

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