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Great European Journey
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Great European Journey

By Smithsonian Journeys
none
3/5 Average
2 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Heidelberg, Heidelberg Castle, Lucerne, Strasbourg, Zermatt

Highlights

  • Holland: Take a private cruise along Amsterdam’s legendary canals, a World Heritage site.
  • Germany and the Rhine River: Visit the World Heritage site of Cologne’s Old Town, cruise through the scenic Rhine River Valley, enjoy a private wine tasting, and explore Heidelberg.
  • France: Arrive in Alsace, a region whose ownership has moved between Germany and France for generations, and discover Strasbourg's Old City, a World Heritage site.
  • The Swiss Alps and Legendary Railways: Explore the World Heritage site of Berne, travel through the Bernese Oberland to the snowcapped mountain peaks of the Alps, and stop in Interlaken to admire the Jungfrau. Dramatically set beneath the iconic Matterhorn, enjoy Lucerne and Zermatt aboard three legendary railways.

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Education / Learning, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"My wife and I were on the Smithsonian Journeys Splendors of Australia and New Zealand between April 13 and May 2, 2018. Smithsonian is rated by this site as Luxury travel. However, Smithsonian "farms out" the logistics for their trip to Odysseys Unlimited. Odysseys booked within country air travel with the lowest cost air carriers. Flights were cancelled from Ayers Rock to Sydney and from Queenstown New Zealand to Rotorua. Another flight was significantly delayed so that we did not arrive at our Christchurch destination until 2:00 am, making for a really tired next day. Odysseys Unlimited compensated us $400 per person for missing a day in Sydney and paid for an excursion in Auckland for missing Rotorua. This was wholly inadequate, given that these were highlights of the trip. In addition, our tour guide was rude to several people on the trip. If Smithsonian Journeys is truly a luxury travel outfit, as we had believed, then they would not be farming out travel logistics to such a chinch company as Odysseys Unlimited. We will think twice about traveling with Smithsonian again, and so should others."

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The Silk Road Aboard the Golden Eagle & Shangri-La Express
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The Silk Road Aboard the Golden Eagle & Shangri-La Express

By GeoEx
preferred
5/5 Excellent
19 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Beijing, Moscow, Samarkand, Terra Cotta Warriors, Xian

Highlights

  • 4,000 miles along the Silk Road between Moscow and Beijing, with Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan
  • Ride camels in the Gobi Desert, marvel at the Terracotta Warriors, and soak up Islamic architecture in Khiva
  • Opt for an abridged 13-day trip aboard the Golden Eagle from Moscow to Almaty (or reverse)

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"I have had a couple great travel experiences through GeoEx. My first trip, she helped book my travels to Ireland for my brothers wedding. She did a great job coordinating hotels with other family members and planning my entire trip including events, dinners, transportation, etc."

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Peru Classic
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Peru Classic

By Conde Travel
none
4.6/5 Excellent
10 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cusco, Lima, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Urubamba

Highlights

  • Explore Lima, a mix of modern and classical culture
  • An unforgettable flight over the incredible Nazca Lines
  • See the big variety of wildlife of the Ballestas Islands and the fairy tale like Huacachina Oasis.
  • Enjoy the city of Cusco and its surrounding archaeological sites, its rich culture, variety of food and ancient history.
  • Tour around the typical Peruvian villages and Inca agriculture places in the Sacred Valley of the Inca’s.
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Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Overland Journeys, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"As a solo traveller I did the 5 Day Salkantay trek on the 15th of April with Conde Travel, after I previously did the Rainbow Mountain Hike on the 14th and Sacred Valley tour on the 13th, all with Conde Travel. All activities turned out to be great experiences. Partly because I got so lucky with the weather as well as with the group and guides! Both hikes were extremely well arranged from the piking up at the hostels in Cusco, to the good breakfast for the necessary energy to climb the mountains as well as the delicious lunch. The Sacred Valley Tour is great if you want to have more of a chill day. I particularly enjoyed the energy of our guide Durian, during the Salkantay Trek. Personal highlights were the Rainbow Mountain, and the Zip-line and Hot Spring Activity on Day 3 and 4 of Salkantay Trek. Small note, is that I would advice people to take the train back, as it is more quick and convenient. Also it can be though at times, with the hike to the beautiful lake and to the top, however if you bring extra snacks, water and power bars you should be able to make it Machu Pichu on Day 5 without to much hassle. The sunrise over Machu Pichu on day 5 made it an unforgettable experience. Final tip for the Rainbow mountain, try to do this after you acclimatised for some days in Cusco, as it can be difficult at 5.000+ meters. Thanks Durian and Conde Travel for organising!"

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Tailored tours to Nazca Lines, Rainbow Mountain, Machu Picchu
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Tailored tours to Nazca Lines, Rainbow Mountain, Machu Picchu

By Conde Travel
none
4.6/5 Excellent
10 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cusco, Inca Trail, Lima, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley

Highlights

  • Explore Lima, a mix of modern and classical culture, tour to Paracas to fly over the incredible Nazca Lines and see the big variety of wildlife of the Ballastas Islands.
  • Tour around the typical Peruvian villages and Inca agriculture places in the Sacred Valley of the Inca’s
  • Discover ancient ruins and architecture in Ollantaytambo, Maras and Moray
  • Hike to the Rainbow Mountain, famous for its marvelous colors and incredible views.
  • Enter the magnificent Machu Picchu, one of the 7 wonders of the world.
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Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Family Friendly, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Train & Rail Journeys, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"As a solo traveller I did the 5 Day Salkantay trek on the 15th of April with Conde Travel, after I previously did the Rainbow Mountain Hike on the 14th and Sacred Valley tour on the 13th, all with Conde Travel. All activities turned out to be great experiences. Partly because I got so lucky with the weather as well as with the group and guides! Both hikes were extremely well arranged from the piking up at the hostels in Cusco, to the good breakfast for the necessary energy to climb the mountains as well as the delicious lunch. The Sacred Valley Tour is great if you want to have more of a chill day. I particularly enjoyed the energy of our guide Durian, during the Salkantay Trek. Personal highlights were the Rainbow Mountain, and the Zip-line and Hot Spring Activity on Day 3 and 4 of Salkantay Trek. Small note, is that I would advice people to take the train back, as it is more quick and convenient. Also it can be though at times, with the hike to the beautiful lake and to the top, however if you bring extra snacks, water and power bars you should be able to make it Machu Pichu on Day 5 without to much hassle. The sunrise over Machu Pichu on day 5 made it an unforgettable experience. Final tip for the Rainbow mountain, try to do this after you acclimatised for some days in Cusco, as it can be difficult at 5.000+ meters. Thanks Durian and Conde Travel for organising!"

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Treasures of South Africa
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Treasures of South Africa

By Smithsonian Journeys
none
3/5 Average
2 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Botswana's Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Chobe National Park, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Victoria Falls

Highlights

  • The wonders of Southern Africa exceed the imagination.
  • Poised between soaring mountains and expansive views of the sea.
  • Travel through the breathtaking South African countryside aboard the Rovos Rail, one of the world’s most luxurious trains.

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, High Adventure, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"My wife and I were on the Smithsonian Journeys Splendors of Australia and New Zealand between April 13 and May 2, 2018. Smithsonian is rated by this site as Luxury travel. However, Smithsonian "farms out" the logistics for their trip to Odysseys Unlimited. Odysseys booked within country air travel with the lowest cost air carriers. Flights were cancelled from Ayers Rock to Sydney and from Queenstown New Zealand to Rotorua. Another flight was significantly delayed so that we did not arrive at our Christchurch destination until 2:00 am, making for a really tired next day. Odysseys Unlimited compensated us $400 per person for missing a day in Sydney and paid for an excursion in Auckland for missing Rotorua. This was wholly inadequate, given that these were highlights of the trip. In addition, our tour guide was rude to several people on the trip. If Smithsonian Journeys is truly a luxury travel outfit, as we had believed, then they would not be farming out travel logistics to such a chinch company as Odysseys Unlimited. We will think twice about traveling with Smithsonian again, and so should others."

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Manchuria by High Speed Train
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Manchuria by High Speed Train

By Exo Travel
none
4.2/5 Great
10 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Beijing, Dalian, Harbin, Imperial Palace

Highlights

  • Explore Beijing - Red Beach - Shenyang - Harbin - Dalian – Beijing by High Speed Train
  • Explore Panjin
  • Visit to the Red Sea beach
  • Visit to Imperial Palace
  • Discover Harbin

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"My bestfriend and I had this AMAZING trip booked to Thailand for my 50th birthday at the end of March. We planned to travel to 3 different cities in 10 days and had excursions and tours planned for every day through EXO Travel.......then Corona hit. Needless to say, traveling to Thailand was not an option. Across the globe, international travel was restricted/halted and flights were canceled. We contacted EXO about refunding our money and they flat out refused. They were not interested in the why's, details or circumstances, it was a hard NO. We each spent $1,500 on excursions/tours with this company and they refuse to give our money back despite the fact that there's a WORLDWIDE PANDEMIC going on and travel into Thailand was shut down. We couldn't get there even if we tried!!! Entry into the country is STILL shut down for tourists and yet they refuse to refund our money. They are RUDE, UNCOOPERATIVE AND FLAT OUT UNETHICAL!! DO NOT BOOK YOUR TRIP THROUGH EXO TRAVEL!"

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Peru Fascinating
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Peru Fascinating

By Conde Travel
none
4.6/5 Excellent
10 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cusco, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Puno, Urubamba

Highlights

  • Enjoy the city of Cusco and its surrounding archaeological sites, its rich culture, variety of food and ancient history.
  • Tour around the typical Peruvian villages and Inca agriculture places in the Sacred Valley of the Inca’s
  • Enter the magnificent Machu Picchu, one of the 7 wonders of the world.
  • Travel to Puno with a variety of stops to see beautiful chapels, temples and views on the way.
  • Discover Lake Titicaca by boat and the floating Uros islands made completely out of reed, meet the kind people who live there and get to know their traditional weaving techniques.

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Hiking & Walking, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"As a solo traveller I did the 5 Day Salkantay trek on the 15th of April with Conde Travel, after I previously did the Rainbow Mountain Hike on the 14th and Sacred Valley tour on the 13th, all with Conde Travel. All activities turned out to be great experiences. Partly because I got so lucky with the weather as well as with the group and guides! Both hikes were extremely well arranged from the piking up at the hostels in Cusco, to the good breakfast for the necessary energy to climb the mountains as well as the delicious lunch. The Sacred Valley Tour is great if you want to have more of a chill day. I particularly enjoyed the energy of our guide Durian, during the Salkantay Trek. Personal highlights were the Rainbow Mountain, and the Zip-line and Hot Spring Activity on Day 3 and 4 of Salkantay Trek. Small note, is that I would advice people to take the train back, as it is more quick and convenient. Also it can be though at times, with the hike to the beautiful lake and to the top, however if you bring extra snacks, water and power bars you should be able to make it Machu Pichu on Day 5 without to much hassle. The sunrise over Machu Pichu on day 5 made it an unforgettable experience. Final tip for the Rainbow mountain, try to do this after you acclimatised for some days in Cusco, as it can be difficult at 5.000+ meters. Thanks Durian and Conde Travel for organising!"

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Durham, Edinburgh and Classic Rail Journeys
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Durham, Edinburgh and Classic Rail Journeys

By Newmarket Holidays
none
5/5 Excellent
1 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Edinburgh

Highlights

  • A single rail journey on the scenic Durham to Berwick line
  • A single rail journey on the recently re-opened Borders Railway from Tweedbank to Edinburgh
  • Time to explore the historic cities of Durham and Edinburgh
  • A visit to York
  • Three nights' dinner, bed and English breakfast accommodation at the Holiday Inn, Washington (or similar)
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Themes

Cultural, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"We have travelled with this Company on numerous holidays and never had a complaint. The hotels we have stayed at have been clean, comfortable and staff friendly and efficient. Tour guides are good and very informative about places visited and the history of these places, Got back today from visiting Ireland and the Giants Causeway and again the holiday was excellent, the Station Hotel in Letterkenny was clean, comfortable with friendly staff and Brian Dodd certainly made sure we had a good holiday. Thank you to all concerned."

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Self-designed 21 day trip to NZ

Geoff helped my wife and I to put together an itinerary that customized to our particular interests and preferences. At the outset he asked us where we'd like to go ...

Tour:  21 Day Grand Tour Discover Real New Zealand

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Short Inca Trail with Action Peru Treks

We had a once in a lifetime experience with Action Peru Treks on the Short Inca Trail! Fredy was an attentive and knowledgeable tour guide! Highly recommend Action P...

Tour:  Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - 2D/1N

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Grace

May 2019

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Our two-day Inka trek was amazing!

Our two-day Inka trek was amazing! Everything was so well organized and on time. Our tour guide, Ronnie, was so knowledgeable about the history of all of the sites w...

Tour:  Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - 2D/1N

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Julie

Nov 2018

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Did Rainbow mountain trek

Did Rainbow mountain trek with these guys and they were great, super organized and our guide Odon was a really nice man.He was very friendly and so knowable about th...

Tour:  Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - 2D/1N

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Raymond

Jan 2018

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PERFECT HIKE TO THE LOST CITY OF MACHU PICCHU

The Short Inca Trail was the perfect hike to Machu Picchu and we are more than satisfied that we have chosen Action Peru Treks for our hike. Action Peru is the way ...

Tour:  Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - 2D/1N

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