9 Trips Found

Festivals

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.

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Naadam Festival Mongolia (AMNF)

Asia Mongolia

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.

Highlights: The opening ceremony of Naadam Festival, cheer wrestlers and archers, listen to famous throat singing, camp with a nomadic family, sleep in a traditional ger, Mongolian barbecue in the grasslands, climb picturesque Bayan Gobi dunes

15 days
From $2499 USD
Trip Style:
Classic
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
3

Semana Santa - Easter in Guatemala (CGEM)

Central America Guatemala

Antigua, Guatemala's most beautiful colonial city, is famous for its celebrations, and this unique 10-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.

Highlights: Bartering at the bustling local market of Chichicastenango, Relaxing at breathtaking and peaceful Lake Atitlán, Watching the Holy Week processions and elaborate colourful carpets laid out in the streets in Antigua.

10 days
From $1099 USD
Trip Style:
G-Plus
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Comfort
Physical Grading:
2

Running of the Bulls (ESRB)

Europe Spain

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.

Highlights: Soaking in the colour and spectacle of the San Fermin festival, devouring local delicacies, relaxing on Atlantic beaches, exploring world-class museums.

8 days
From $2099 USD
Trip Style:
Classic
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
2

Mexico Day of the Dead in Oaxaca (CMDO)

Central America Mexico

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.

Highlights: Following the seas of flowers and flickering candles of cemetery vigils, Watching the painted faces and street dances during Day of the Dead parades, Enjoying beautiful colonial Oaxaca, Bartering for macabre skeleton dolls at the market

7 days
From $999 USD
Trip Style:
G-Plus
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Comfort
Physical Grading:
2

Halloween in Transylvania (EQHT)

Europe Romania

Transylvania. The name itself is enough to send an icy chill down the spine of even the most fearless adventurer. Now imagine being there, in person, when the clock clangs midnight… on Halloween! At odds with its creeptacular reputation, Romania ranks as one of Europe’s most charming and underexplored regions, beguiling visitors with its stunning Gothic architecture, enveloping forests and friendly people. But as idyllic as it is by day, the real fun happens at night—particularly Halloween, when we’ll treat you to a costume party in an authentic castle. Think you’re not afraid of the dark? You will be.

Highlights: Creeping around an authentic Gothic castle at a special Halloween costume party, taking a peak into the ruins of Dracula’s castle, exploring medieval towns including the Old World cities of Brasov and Bucharest, learning the true story of the infamous 'Vlad the Impaler', hiking the gorgeous Transylvanian woods.

7 days
From $1020 USD
Was $1199
Promotions Available!
Trip Style:
Classic
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
2

Rio de Janeiro Carnival Experience (TSZRCC)

South America Brazil

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!

Highlights: enjoying Rio de Janeiro, partying it up at the Carnival parade

6 days
From $2769 USD
Trip Style:
G-Plus
Trip Type:
Independent Travel
Service Level:
Comfort
Physical Grading:
1

Rio de Janeiro Carnival Experience (TSZRCN)

South America Brazil

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!

Highlights: Revelling in one of the biggest parties on earth, witnessing the spectacular scenery of Rio.

6 days
From $1909 USD
Trip Style:
Classic
Trip Type:
Independent Travel
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
1

Croatia Truffle Festival (ECTF)

Europe Croatia

Prized by epicureans for their flavour and scarcity, the elusive truffle is the rock star of the fungus world. And nobody celebrates this most exalted of tubers quite like Croatia, home to the annual Truffle Days Festival. Beginning on the island of Cres, our adventure here will introduce you to the idyllic seaside communities of Croatia’s Adriatic Coast and let you partake in a genuine truffle hunt with a professional tartufalo before delivering you to the culinary tuberpalooza itself in Livade. Don’t forget to pack your appetite. (In fact, pack a spare, just in case.)

Highlights: Sampling local delicacies at the world-famous Truffle Days Festival in Livade, tasting fresh olive oil in Cres, searching for truffles with a professional tartufalo, experiencing Groznjan's thriving art scene, visiting medieval Hum- the world’s smallest town.

5 days
From $722 USD
Was $849
Promotions Available!
Trip Style:
Classic
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
2

Oktoberfest (EDOB)

Europe Germany

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 thousands 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!

Highlights: Revelling in raucous Oktoberfest, digging into hearty regional fare, following Bavarian beer from brewery to tankard and enjoying a tipple or two yourself, shopping for your very own lederhosen.

5 days
From $1199 USD
Trip Style:
Classic
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
2
Trip Length Style Service Level Starting Price
Naadam Festival Mongolia (AMNF) 15 days Classic Standard
From $2499 USD
Semana Santa - Easter in Guatemala (CGEM) 10 days G-Plus Comfort
From $1099 USD
Running of the Bulls (ESRB) 8 days Classic Standard
From $2099 USD
Mexico Day of the Dead in Oaxaca (CMDO) 7 days G-Plus Comfort
From $999 USD
Halloween in Transylvania (EQHT) 7 days Classic Standard
From $1020 USD
Was $1199
Promotions Available!
Rio de Janeiro Carnival Experience (TSZRCC) 6 days G-Plus Comfort
From $2769 USD
Rio de Janeiro Carnival Experience (TSZRCN) 6 days Classic Standard
From $1909 USD
Croatia Truffle Festival (ECTF) 5 days Classic Standard
From $722 USD
Was $849
Promotions Available!
Oktoberfest (EDOB) 5 days Classic Standard
From $1199 USD