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Machu Picchu by Train Independent Adventure

Cusco, Peru , Escorted or Guided Tour

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 ...

Japan: Tokyo Nights & Kyoto Temples

Tokyo, Japan , Escorted or Guided Tour

Now's the time to explore Japan on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Connect with Japan old and new on this six-day...

Japan: Castles & Cuisine

Kyoto, Japan , Escorted or Guided Tour

Now's the time to explore Japan on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Transport yourself to somewhere truly otherwor...

Machu Picchu by Train Independent Adventure - Upgraded

Cusco, Peru , Escorted or Guided Tour

This comfortable and compact adventure serves up Machu Picchu, one of the world's true treasures, in style. Embrace cultures past and present in th...

Classic Mexico Adventure

Mexico City, Mexico , Escorted or Guided Tour

If you want to experience all the flavours of Mexico you’re going to need more than just tacos and tequila ­— the music, the history, and the peopl...

Classic Belize & Tikal

Belize City, Belize , Escorted or Guided Tour

If we had to describe the Belizean pace it would be somewhere between slowly rolling waves and the inquisitive speed of a ruin explorer. Embracing ...

Laos: Sunrises & Street Food

Vientiane, Laos , Escorted or Guided Tour

Now's the time for adventure on your terms with this tour of Laos that's affordable for young travellers. Explore countryside caves by bike in Vang...

Laos to Thailand: Night Markets & Mekong Cruising

Vientiane, Laos , Escorted or Guided Tour

Now's the time to explore Laos and Thailand on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Wander the tranquil monasteries of...

Bolivia to Brazil: Highlands & Coastlines

La Paz, Bolivia , Escorted or Guided Tour

Breathe in the Inca spirit of La Paz and dance in the tango palaces of Buenos Aires on this two-week adventure. Connecting the Andes to the Atlanti...

Camino de Santiago Encompassed

Madrid, Spain , Escorted or Guided Tour

The opportunity to walk Spain's celebrated Camino de Santiago isn't just another vacation; it's an outright life-changing achievement. This incredi...

Sailing Greece - Mykonos to Mykonos

Mykonos, Greece , Escorted or Guided Tour

If we’re describing what a true perfect circle looks like, there’s no need to look much further than the Cyclades, or “Circular Islands.” Go where ...

Choquequirao to Machu Picchu Express

Cusco, Peru , Escorted or Guided Tour

This shorter trek is perfect if you’re looking for an adventure that’s as challenging as it is rewarding. Explore the ruins of Choquequirao, the lo...

Southern Africa Overland: Canoes & Camp-Outs

Victoria Falls Airport, Zimbabwe , Escorted or Guided Tour

Now's the time to explore Africa on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Wildlife, wilderness, and wow-worthy camp out...

Highlights of Bolivia

La Paz, Bolivia , Escorted or Guided Tour

Expect the unexpected on an adventure through Bolivia, a country experiencing a surge in popularity due in part to its stunning landscapes and the ...

The Five Stans of the Silk Road

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan , Escorted or Guided Tour

See all the 'stans (well, most of them) on this comprehensive 26-day tour through Central Asia. Learn about nomadic life in Song Köl, explore natur...

Vancouver Island & Northern Rockies

North Vancouver, British Columbia , Escorted or Guided Tour

Discover the many landscapes, animals, and ways of life in the Canadian Rockies through an engaging 11-day tour. Venture to Vancouver Island and em...

Canadian Rockies Express

Calgary, Alberta , Escorted or Guided Tour

Marvel at the natural wonders of the Canadian Rockies on this eight-day tour filled with postcard-perfect landscapes. See the pristine waters of La...

Canadian Rockies Encompassed

North Vancouver, British Columbia , Escorted or Guided Tour

The Indigenous history, beautiful natural landscapes, and lively cowboy culture of western Canada come together on this 19-day tour through British...

Cuba: Salsa & Snorkelling

Havana, Cuba , Escorted or Guided Tour

There’s more to Cuba than sandy beaches and cigars. Beyond its beautiful coastlines and tobacco farms lies a place filled with more adventure than ...

Day of the Dead in Mexico City

Mexico City, Mexico , Escorted or Guided Tour

You might have seen it in the movies or on TV but now's your chance to experience the Day of the Dead in real life with this six-day tour. Explore ...

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