Festivals

Festivals

Activities & Interests

Every culture celebrates, and everyone loves a good party. There’s no better way to sense the soul of a place and get insight into its people than through their festivals. Inhibitions are low, traditions are on parade and people show their true colours. Join in the fun, learn native dances, customs and music and connect on a local level.

Trip Country Days Style Service Level Starting Price  
Inti Raymi Festival (TSPIRC) Peru 3 days Limited Edition Comfort Map
Inti Raymi Festival (TSPIRN) Peru 3 days Limited Edition Standard Map
Kailash Saga Dawa Festival (ACSF) Tibet 21 days Limited Edition Standard Map
Mexico Day of the Dead in Oaxaca (CMDO) Mexico 7 days Limited Edition Comfort Map
Naadam Festival Mongolia (AMNF) Mongolia 15 days Limited Edition Standard Map
Oktoberfest (EDOB) Germany 5 days Limited Edition Standard Map
Rio de Janeiro Carnival Experience (TSZRCC) Brazil 6 days Independent Comfort Map
Rio de Janeiro Carnival Experience (TSZRCN) Brazil 6 days Independent Standard Map
Running of the Bulls (ESRB) Spain 8 days Limited Edition Standard Map
Semana Santa - Easter in Guatemala (CGEM) Guatemala 10 days Limited Edition Comfort Map
Zanzibar International Music Festival (TDTZMN) Tanzania 6 days Independent Standard Map
3 days
Trip Style:
Limited Edition
Service Level:
Comfort
Physical Grading:
2

Inti Raymi Festival(TSPIRC)

South America > Peru

Highlights

Witnessing the sights, sounds and colours of the Inti Raymi ...

A unique experience that will be sure to leave lasting memories for years to come, this three-day package serves as the perfect add-on to a trip beginning or ending during the Inti Raymi Festival. Celebrate the year’s most important Incan festival, which marks the beginning of a new calendar! In the company of a CEO, who’s on hand to provide context, you’ll follow the processions around Cusco and drink in the festival’s colours. Your entrance to the ceremonies at Sacsaywaman is also included. With a base of operations in Cusco, our local guides are passionate about their local culture and history.

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3 days
Trip Style:
Limited Edition
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
2

Inti Raymi Festival(TSPIRN)

South America > Peru

Highlights

Witnessing the sights, sounds and colours of the Inti Raymi ...

A unique experience that will be sure to leave lasting memories for years to come, this three-day package serves as the perfect add-on to a trip beginning or ending during the Inti Raymi Festival. Celebrate the year’s most important Incan holiday, which marks the beginning of a new calendar! In the company of a CEO, you’ll follow the processions around Cusco and drink in the festival’s colours. With a base of operations in Cusco, our local guides are passionate about their local culture and history.

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21 days
Trip Style:
Limited Edition
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
4

Kailash Saga Dawa Festival(ACSF)

Asia > Tibet

Highlights

Incredible monuments, bustling Beijing, overland journey by Trans Tibetan railway ...

Journey overland to Tibet and cross the ‘roof of the world’ to Kailash—Asia's most sacred mountain—in time for the amazing Saga Dawa Festival. You'll join pilgrims and celebrate the renewal of the Tarboche flagpole, then embark on a demanding multi-day trek around the holy mountain which is said to bring good luck to whomever completes it. Explore Lhasa and experience unparalleled vistas of Mt Everest at its base camp. Full of cultural treasures, remarkable Buddhist monasteries and the colourful markets of Kathmandu, this adventure truly is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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7 days
Trip Style:
Limited Edition
Service Level:
Comfort
Physical Grading:
2

Mexico Day of the Dead in Oaxaca(CMDO)

Central America > Mexico

Highlights

Seas of flowers and flickering candles of cemetery vigils, watching ...

One of the great festivals of the world, the Day of the Dead is at once a celebration of ancestors and a huge party. From candy skulls and colourful parades to family picnics in historic cemeteries, the Day of the Dead is a party like no other and this tour is your backstage pass. If you’re culturally curious or slightly ghoulish, join us in Oaxaca—Mexico’s artistic heartland—for a truly different perspective of the country at its most exciting. And with incredible ruins and fantastic landscapes all around, you don’t need to be Wednesday Addams to get into the macabre spirit of this incredible celebration.

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15 days
Trip Style:
Limited Edition
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
3

Naadam Festival Mongolia(AMNF)

Asia > Mongolia

Highlights

The opening ceremony of Naadam Festival, cheer wrestlers and archers, ...

Wander the land that gave the world Genghis Kahn and experience the rich pageantry and intense competitions of the legendary Naadam Festival. Witness giants wrestle, archers hit impossible targets and horses race across grasslands to glory. Travel the region’s steppes and sand dunes to uncover storied Buddhist monasteries and cultural treasures on this unique limited-edition adventure. Overnight in a ger with a local family for an extraordinary cultural experience you won’t soon forget.

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5 days
Trip Style:
Limited Edition
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
2

Oktoberfest(EDOB)

Europe > Germany

Highlights

Reveling in raucous Oktoberfest, digging into hearty regional fare, following ...

Bavarian beer, cuisine and culture combine to make this one tour of Germany you don’t want to miss. Imagine singing along with tens of thousand accompanied by ‘oom pah pahs’, while locals clad in lederhosen and feathered hats dance on tables. This is Oktoberfest! Of course, this tour is not only about beer—it’s also about sampling Munich’s cuisine and culture. Your CEO will take the hassle out of organizing so that you’re free to enjoy the party. Experience the lederhosen, the music and the friendliness of Bavaria—Ein Prosit!

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6 days
Trip Style:
Independent
Service Level:
Comfort
Physical Grading:
1

Rio de Janeiro Carnival Experience(TSZRCC)

South America > Brazil

Highlights

Rio de Janeiro, Carnival Parade

Experience Rio's biggest party! Dance the night away and see the sights and sounds of this truly epic annual event. From the street parties to the immense Sambadrome parade, this is something not to be missed!

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6 days
Trip Style:
Independent
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
1

Rio de Janeiro Carnival Experience(TSZRCN)

South America > Brazil

Highlights

Revelling in one of the biggest parties on earth, witnessing ...

Experience Rio's biggest party! Dance the night away and see the sights and sounds of this truly epic annual event. From the street parties to the immense Sambadrome parade, this is something not to be missed!

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8 days
Trip Style:
Limited Edition
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
2

Running of the Bulls(ESRB)

Europe > Spain

Highlights

Soaking in the colour and spectacle of the San Fermin ...

Experience one of the world's most iconic and exciting festivals—Pamplona’s Running of the Bulls. Immortalized in literature by Ernest Hemingway, this explosive, passionate and occasionally gory festival is an important element of Spanish heritage. Witness all the mayhem from a coveted private balcony with a view of the famous run. Encounter Basque culture and stunning coastal scenery before continuing on to Bilbao, home of the magnificent Guggenheim Museum. From vibrant Catalan nightlife in Barcelona to the regional wines and pintxos in San Sebastian, feel the Spanish culture.

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10 days
Trip Style:
Limited Edition
Service Level:
Comfort
Physical Grading:
2

Semana Santa - Easter in Guatemala(CGEM)

Central America > Guatemala

Highlights

Bustling local market of Chichicastenango, breathtaking and peaceful Lake Atitlán, ...

Antigua, Guatemala's most beautiful colonial city, is famous for its celebrations, and this unique ten-day adventure ensures you're there for Semana Santa—one of the most vibrant and colourful celebrations in all of Central America. Line the parade route along cobblestone streets decorated in flower petals and take in religious processionals on Good Friday. Search for cultural treasures at the famous Chichicastenango market and meet local Mayan villagers amidst the volcanic scenery of Lake Atitlán. See for yourself how timing is everything as you discover the splendour of Guatemala.

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6 days
Trip Style:
Independent
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
1

Zanzibar International Music Festival(TDTZMN)

Africa > Tanzania

Highlights

Strolling the streets of Stone Town marvelling in its history ...

In less than a decade, the Sauti za Busara Swahili Music Festival has firmly established itself as one of East Africa’s finest annual cultural events. Enjoy this five-day celebration of diverse music, theatre and dance while experiencing the mystical spice island. Experience the wealth and variety of Swahili music, and tour the narrow streets, vibrant markets and fragrant clove plantations. Let the rhythm move you in Zanzibar.

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