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Moselle River Cruise (Mainz - Mainz), MS Crucevita
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Moselle River Cruise (Mainz - Mainz), MS Crucevita

By Crucemundo
none
5/5 Excellent
6 reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Koblenz, Rudesheim, Trier

Highlights

  • 1 country visited
  • no need to pack/unpack on every stop
  • stops in the hearts of the cities

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"I recommend this tour to everyone without exception. I am an experienced traveler, made sea cruises on huge liners, as well as river cruises around the world. A cruise along the Danube stands out from the crowd with the extraordinary beauty of landscapes, tranquility and grandeur. Days spent on board were filled with care and comfort. Food and service were excellent! All dietary requirements are met, lactose free food is provided upon request - very important for my family. The weak point of the cruise is the limited time in some ports - would be great to spend at least 5-6h. The ship itself is clean and comfortable, the cabin is being cleaned 2 times a day - morning and evening. What I personally liked is the possibility to join city tours as it was our first time on the Danube and we wanted to learn as much as we could. It is better to choose tours you'd like to join before the cruise - to secure a place within a group. It was a wonderful experience for my family. You are sure to enjoy this route for your vacation."

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The Balkans
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The Balkans

By The Vacation Project
none
5/5 Excellent
8 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Dubrovnik, Sarajevo

Highlights

  • Visithidden swimming coves, local restaurants and unique towns
  • Work with, theMine Detection Dog Center
  • Truly see all sides of the Balkans

Themes

High Adventure, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative, Volunteering & Community Service, Sailing

What travelers are saying

"We went to a custom trip to Nepal with the Vacation Project in April and it was the best time of my life. Getting to know new people, traditions and culture was truly amazing. Our guide Rakesh was well prepared and made us feel like we were long time friends, which made the time in Nepal really special. Working with the children in Changu was amazing and all i can hope for is that i made an impact on their lifes, just like they made on mine. I can totally recommend a trip with TVP!"

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8 Days Cairo / Alexandria And Nile Cruise
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8 Days Cairo / Alexandria And Nile Cruise

By Egypt Tours Club
none
4.9/5 Excellent
17 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Alexandria, Aswan, Luxor Temple

Highlights

  • Visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren
  • Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the gods Horus and Sobek
  • Opportunity to Nile Cruise
  • See the Philea temple, and enjoy your cruise

Themes

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

What travelers are saying

"Amazing company! Very professional and organized. I always travel on my own with my own itinerary but felt that for Egypt I needed a guide. But I didn't want to join a large group. This was perfect. I travelled alone but felt very safe with this company. I did a 6-day package that included Cairo, Luxor and Alexandria. My guides were Youssa and Ali and they were both excellent, they made this an amazing trip. Even when we had to take a detour because of a flat tire, Youssa handled it very well and it didn't ruin the trip at all. Highly highly recommend this company!"

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First Class Galapagos Cruise | Millenium Catamaran
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First Class Galapagos Cruise | Millenium Catamaran

By Latin Adventures
none
4.5/5 Excellent
17 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Galapagos, Isabela Island, Santa Cruz Island, Santiago

Highlights

  • Explore Fernandina Island
  • Visit Moreno Point, a young volcanic landscape with numerous fresh-water pools and lagoons
  • Explore Isabela is the only island in the Galapagos that is actually crossed by the Equator
  • Discover Galapagos
  • See the exciting Santiago Island fourth largest island in the Galapagos

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"I can't say enough about how great my experience was with Latin Adventures Tour. Our tour guide, Diageo, was great. Very knowledgeable, friendly and fun and just made our overall tour very enjoyable. Highly recommended and will definitely use again!"

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Wild beauties of Montenegro Adventure - 6 days
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Wild beauties of Montenegro Adventure - 6 days

By Serbia Tour Operator
none
5/5 Excellent
11 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Durmitor NP, Monastery Moraca

Highlights

  • Walk through the true oasis of nature in one of the oldest European rainforests at Biogradska Gora NP
  • Savour the beauty of Durmitor mountain, peek into rural Montenegro or, simply, enjoy the Jeep safari ride
  • Explore the unbelievable and the last conquered canyon in Europe – Nevidio
  • Feel the power of nature on your rafting adventure on the Tara River

Themes

High Adventure, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"I took "Red Belgrade-Communist Era" tour on corona times. From the first contact, staff took care of things in a very friendly, flexible and professional way. The tour I got was informative and fun, explaining not only Serbia but other Yugoslav countries. Fully recommended."

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Indochina Cultures Experiences 22 days
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Indochina Cultures Experiences 22 days

By Insight Asia Travel
none
5/5 Excellent
9 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Angkor Wat, Cu Chi Tunnels, Da Nang, Ha Long Bay, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Luang Prabang, Siem Reap, Vientiane

Highlights

  • Opportunity to explore all the places of interest Vientiane has to offer including the oldest Wat Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues
  • Awesome boat trip upstream the Mekong River to visit the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes
  • Massive Khouangsi Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the turquoise pools or walk along the forest trails
  • Visit Hanoi’s most interesting sights, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, House-on-Stilts and the One Pillar Pagoda followed by QuanThanh Temple
  • Discover the World Heritage My Son Ruins, comprised of seventy Hindu-like towers and temples dating from the 2nd century

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Very professional and will help orchestrate a wonderful tour designed just for you!"

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San Blas Adventure - 4 Days Island Hopping in San Blas Islands
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San Blas Adventure - 4 Days Island Hopping in San Blas Islands

By Panama San Blas Tours
none
4.3/5 Great
23 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Sleep in a different Island each night
  • Snorkelling in Perro chico Sunken boat
  • Spot starfish in the natural swimming pool
  • Kayak in Island Perro Grande
  • Hiking in the jungle up to a waterfall

Themes

High Adventure, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"No cumplieron con las actividades prometidas y BORRARON EL ANUNCIO en trip advisor con nuestras quejas para NO DEJAR HUELLA. Contratamos el tour de 3 noches , 4 dias, En la descripcion (que ya cambiaron ahora despues de que nos quejamos, adjunto la descripcion en aleman ya q el enlace ya no esta, no pude sacarla en espanol antes de la estafa) 1.No habia ningun guia local con Ingles, mi chico es Aleman asi que le traduje yo todo. Nos dejaron en las islas sin tener idea q actividades teniamos contratadas, pregunte varias veces y no tenian ni idea. Incluso nos dijeron q nos quedabamos 2 noches en una isla y a las 8 de la manana nos dijeron q que haciamos alli y q nos mandarian a otra isla, q preparemos todo en 5 minutos) 2. No habia ninguna danza tradicional. de hecho en las islas habia alguna q otra pareja de turistas y el encargado , que si era Guna.Asi que de aprender cultura Guna, interactuar, nada. 3.No hubo Senderismo en ninguna jungla, aunque pregunte varias veces cuando nos iban a llevar a hacer esa actividad. 4.No hubo langosta incluida para la ultima noche. Respuesta al mensaje : lo que hemos solicitado a Trip Advisor es un reembolso de 30% , no un reembolso total, pero no hay respuesta. Hemos llamado a su agencia pero salta el contestador .Si es mejor para ustedes escribanos por aqui.muchas gracias .un saludo Actualizacion: Trip advisor dice que su empresa le ha dicho q han proporcionado todos los servicios por lo q ni veian la posibilidad de reembolso parcial . A partir de aqui lo dejamos en manos de ABOGADOS"

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Costa Rica Adventure
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Costa Rica Adventure

By Travcoa
none
5/5 Excellent
2 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Arenal Volcano, Tortuguero National Park

Highlights

  • Raft down the Pancuare River
  • Tour Caño Palma Wildlife Reserve and Tortuguero National Park
  • Spot local wildlife such as the ghost monkey and elusive jaguar
  • Soak in the healing mineral waters of Tabacón Hot Springs
  • Watch nature’s “fireworks” show at the Arenal Volcano
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Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, High Adventure, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

What travelers are saying

"The wildlife viewing was incredible! We were able to take superb photos and the knowledge guides were enjoyable. We were impressed with our accommodations and especially the tented camps. The service at the camps were first rate!"

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  • 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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