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Private Guided

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Bagan, Lake Inle, Mandalay, Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon

Highlights

Explore Yangon
Visit Taunggyi
Explore the town and take a 4-hour boat trip to Kyauk Gu U Min
Visit Flying Tiger Ma Shwe Wa

Themes

Cultural, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Education / Learning, Local Immersion & Homestays, Train & Rail Journeys, Transformative, Photography

What travelers are saying

"It is a difficult job to make everybody happy all of the time, but you ladies do a superb job. We were definitely off the beaten path, and when following that path there are sometimes unexpected surprises, but every bump was handled beautifully."

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8 days From$3,595

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6 Days - Nepal Wildlife Tour

By Asian Heritage

none

5/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Kathmandu

Highlights

See wild animal (one-horn Rhinoceros, the exclusive Royal Bengal Tiger, sloth bears, leopards, Gaurs, Sambars, Spotted deer, Wild Water Buffalo)
Perfect for first time travellers.
Visit bardiya National park.

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Family Friendly, Hiking & Walking, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Safari, Singles Travel, Photography

What travelers are saying

"Me tocó llegar Justo cuando exploto todo el tema del coronavirus! Fui la última extranjera que esta agencia recibió ya que cerraron fronteras en la India!... la verdad es que súper bien todo, me ayudaron muchísimo y resolvieron problemas que fueron saliendo durante el trayecto como el cierre de puntos de interés, museos, restaurantes, etc! Los guías que tuve increíble, hablaban muy bien español e inglés... Mohsin, el conductor que tuve por mayor tiempo manejaba muy bien y fue muy amable! De verdad les agradezco muchísimo todo lo que hicieron por mi, tuve una experiencia increíble Gracias a Sabi y todo el equipo Contes Asia. I had to arrive just when the whole coronavirus thing exploded! I was the last foreigner this agency received as they closed borders in India!... the truth is that super good everything, they helped me a lot and solved problems that were leaving during the journey such as closing points of interest, museums, restaurants, Etc! The guides I had amazing, spoke very well Spanish and English... Mohsin, the driver I had for the longest time drove very well and was very friendly! I really thank you so much for everything you did for me, I had an amazing experience Thanks to Sabi and the whole team Contes Asia."

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6 days

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7 Days - Live the Thrill

By Asian Heritage

none

5/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Kathmandu, Pokhara

Highlights

Panaromic view of mountains.
Himalaya mountain views includng above 7000 meter height mountain (Gangapurna, Annapurna4, Annapurna1, Baraha shikhar,& Annapurna South)
Perfect for all.
Day Rafting In trishuli River.
Pokhara Highlight Tour.

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, High Adventure, Local Immersion & Homestays, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Singles Travel, Photography

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By Photo Workshop Adventures

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7 days

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Vietnam Photo Adventure Vacations

none

5/5 Excellent

46 reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh

Highlights

Sapa will concentrate on photographing the Hill Tribes in the villages around the area
Explore Hanoi will be filled with a lot of amazing images from the streets of this cosmopolitan city
Explore Ho Chi Minh City, particularly historical districts and buildings.
Opportunity to see Hội An is a UNESCO world heritage site

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Transformative, Photography

What travelers are saying

"Bernardo, the guides, Jose (Argentina) and Carlos (Chile), and the driver, Gustavo, were a great combination. Not only did we see the spectacular beauty of Patagonia, we pushed into new aspects of photography. Simply the best."

By Photo Workshop Adventures

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9 days From$5,995

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Israel Photo Adventure Vacations

none

5/5 Excellent

46 reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Dead Sea, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv

Highlights

Visit Caesarea without being awed by the beauty of the Mediterranean
Discover Jerusalem, the state capital and is the biggest city in Israel.
Cherish the moments exploring to Dead Sea allows for completely new photographic opportunities on each visit
Negev is a large desert that covers the entire southern half of Israel.

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Transformative, Photography, Holy Land

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5 days From$4,195

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Peru Express 5 Days Tour

By Guidecuador

none

5/5 Excellent

42 reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley

Highlights

Visit to Machu Picchu Ruins
Raimbow mountain
Sacred Valley of the Incas and Maras Inca Ruins

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Local Immersion & Homestays, Nature & Wildlife, Photography

What travelers are saying

"Phenomenal! Karen was awesome. We made a potato soup with an avocado rose set on cheese in the middle of the soup. Then we made a sword fish in a cream sauce and finished with a chocolate fondue dish with a variety of passion fruit and other local fruits. It was the best cooking class I have ever taken. Thanks Karen!"

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5 days From$1,750

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Colombia and Galapagos Express 13 Days Tour

By Guidecuador

none

5/5 Excellent

42 reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Medellin , Quito

Highlights

Start in Bogota and end in Quito ! With Colombia and The Galapagos Express 13 Days Tour , you have a 13 Days Tour Package taking you from Colombia to Galapagos Islands , Quito, Ecuador and 13 other destinations .
Colombia and The Galapagos Express 13 Days Tour is a small group tour that includes accommodation as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.

Themes

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

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13 days From$4,500

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Ecuador Cloud Forest 5 Days Hiking Tour

By Guidecuador

none

5/5 Excellent

42 reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Quito

Highlights

Start and end in Quito! With the Ecuador Cloud Forest 5 Days Hiking Tour, we will taking you through Quito and 5 other destinations in Ecuador. This is a small group tour that includes accommodation in a hotel, as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.

Themes

Birding, Hiking & Walking, Local Immersion & Homestays, Nature & Wildlife, Photography

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5 days From$950

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Mexico Unplugged

By Intrepid Travel

premier

4.5/5 Excellent

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.

Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"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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Italy Bellissimo

By Trafalgar

preferred

4.2/5 Great

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

Montecatini Terme: Join the Callistri family at their borgo in the Hamlet of Limonaia for a delicious Italian Be My Guest dinner, olive oil tasting and leisurely walk through their olive groves and lemon orchards.
Rome: Gain early access to the Vatican Museums to marvel at the magnificent work of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel.
Rome: During an orientation with your Travel Director see the medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches scattered throughout the city.
Rome: Discover ancient treasures of Rome with a passionate local. See Circus Maximus and the Ancient Forum, and stand beside the Colosseum, which bears witness to the limitless courage of the gladiators.
Pompeii: Walk with a Local Specialist through the cobbled streets of this ill-fated town, frozen in time since the 1st century.

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning

What travelers are saying

"The tour guide Paolo was very informative and was a pleasure to get to know. Our tour bus driver Luca was so patient and helped us so much. The only thing that could have made this better is the room and hotel accommodations. They were so hot and the beds were stiff as boards. They had us open the windows but the mosquitos got to me. The tour was great and fun"

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Easy Pace Italy (Winter, Classic)

By Insight Vacations

premier

4.4/5 Great

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

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

Florence: Stand beside Michelangelo's monumental statue, 'David', in the Accademia Gallery, and admire the exquisite technique and absorbing history behind the world's most famous sculpture.
Florence: Take a stroll with your Travel Director to Piazza Santa Croce and immerse yourself in the essence of la dolce vita of Florence while you enjoy a typical Italian treat in a local café.
Florence: Enjoy a stroll through Renaissance Florence and admire the medieval buildings that gave birth to this new style of architecture.
Pisa: Your Local Expert will show you the baptistery bristling with marble spines, the colonnaded bell tower lurching behind the 11th century cathedral and of course, the famous Leaning Tower in the Square of Miracles.
Venice: With your Travel Director cruise to St. Mark's Square and see the Doge's Palace, Bridge of Sighs and St. Mark's Basilica.

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"Travellers needs were well taken care of and the tour director was always at hand to attend specific needs."

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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

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Education / Learning, Local Immersion & Homestays

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

By Realistic Asia

premier

5/5 Excellent

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

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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Ida

Oct 2015

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A great variety of experiences (learning about

A great variety of experiences (learning about culture, but also being in nature and doing some more physically challenging activities). Great tour leader and great ...

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Oct 2015

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I love our tour leader Edith and

I love our tour leader Edith and the support we got from her was excellent!

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Sep 2015

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Great country, people, food and quality of

Great country, people, food and quality of the trip & leader

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I thoroughly enjoyed my Intrepid tour and

I thoroughly enjoyed my Intrepid tour and all the optional activities on offer. It's great to travel with the comforts of having transport and accommodation already ...