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USA Road Trip: Best of the West

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Now’s the time to explore the United States on your terms with this tour that’s affordable for young travellers. Skyscrapers, sequoias,...

Machu Picchu by Train Independent Adventure

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They say the journey is part of the experience of seeing Machu Picchu in person — but no one said that journey can’t be aboard a comfy train. This ...

Cape Town to Victoria Falls Adventure

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This 18-day journey through four African countries hits the highlights and is perfect for the adventurer who wants to discover the region’s diversi...

Otavalo & Cotopaxi Independent Adventure

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A perfect add-on to any Ecuador or Galápagos adventure, set off along the “Avenue of the Volcanoes” to the highlands. Visit the bustlin...

Mexico Food & Culture

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Somehow, Mexico has become synonymous with boring resorts and crowded beaches. That’s not the Mexico we know. Come and experience ours on this nine...

Norwegian Fjord Trekking

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The Vikings were some of the toughest people to ever walk this earth, and looking at the land that spawned them, it’s not hard to see why. Carved b...

Northern Thailand Experience

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Meet saffron-robed monks, visit hilltribe villages and delve into the different on an adventure that includes Thailand’s wild northwest corne...

Nepal: Mountains and Temples – Plus

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Part of our new Travel with Confidence Plus Collection, this trip features a smaller group size, private transportation, en-suite bathrooms, and a ...

San Francisco to New Orleans Road Trip

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Bridging two iconic cities, this is a road trip that features amazing national parks, quirky landmarks, and the spirit of America. Learn about Nava...

Colors of Morocco

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Get to know the vibrant culture and colorful backdrops that are distinctively Morocco. Explore Fes, one of the holiest cities in the world, on a wa...

Paris & Normandy Highlights

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Connect with the rich history and culture of France, journeying from evocative gardens at Giverny to hallowed battlegrounds in Normandy. Marvel at ...

Thailand Family Adventure

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Why do some families go all the way to Thailand just to lie on the beach? We don’t know either. Our family adventure mixes a whole lot of bona fide...

Northern Thailand: Back Roads Bangkok to Chiang Mai

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You, seven days, northern Thailand, and extra health and safety measures. Begin in Bangkok before visiting historic World War II sites in Kanchanab...

Sailing Croatia to Italy

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Discover the sights, sounds, and seriously good seafood of the Adriatic Sea with a 10-day sailing tour that hops along under-the-radar coastal dest...

Semana Santa - Easter in Guatemala

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Antigua, Guatemala’s most beautiful colonial city, is famous for its celebrations, and this unique 10-day adventure ensures you’re ther...

Southern Africa: Desert, Wildlife & Falls

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Encounter untold wonders on an epic journey to southern Africa—from the roar of lions in Kruger National Park to the thunder of Victoria Falls. Tra...

Explore Iceland

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At the place where two continental plates brush up against each other is Iceland, land of fire and ice. Get up close to this unique country on a se...

Galapagos — West & Central Islands Photography Tour

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Picture it: the Galápagos, viewed from the deck of the comfortable Monserrat as she cuts through blue waters bound for another island paradise load...

The Heart of Myanmar (Burma)

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Journey into the Land of the Golden Pagodas on a 12-day adventure in Myanmar (Burma). Cruise the mighty Irrawaddy River to the ancient city of Baga...

Galápagos Express Adventure: Wilderness & Wildlife

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The Galápagos Islands aren’t just all about cruising! Over a week’s time and beginning and ending right in the heart of the action (the islan...

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