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Alps/Bavarian Grand Tour
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • A relaxed paced tour of Bavaria and the Alps
  • Days spent in Munich, where your upgraded accommodations are in the heart of the attractions, shopping and dining.
  • Days spent in Switzerland to explore all of the area’s culture.
  • Visit some of Switzerland’s most iconic mountains, taking several modes of passage.
  • Limited tour group size
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Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Relaxing Retreats, Accessible & Limited Mobility

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"I've traveled to Europe several times before but not like this. Thanks to Kelley and her amazing knowledge and patience with all my queries, my famiy and I enjoyed a customized itinerary filled with a food tour in Paris and a cooking lesson in Naples, history and art lessons at the British Museum and Musee D'Orsay, with enough time to travel independently and make new discoveries with less hassle than before. I absolutely recommend the Relaxed Explorer to anyone looking to make memorable trips with their families that will be cherished by all. Thank you so much Kelley!! Would love to make more good travel memories with your help!!"

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Essential Peru
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Admire the colonial architecture of the capital city, Lima
  • Explore the Sacred Valley and Chincheros
  • See the world-famous Inca ruins at Machu Picchu
  • Visit magnificent Cusco, the old Inca Empire capital city

What travelers are saying

"BUYER BEWARE!!! This company has a policy that if THEY cancel your trip…THEY get to keep your money and you get a credit the company. They cancelled my first trip..found out the hard way about their policy. Booked a trip…then had left over money so booked another…which they cancelled…again. Surprisingly…this time they offered a refund, but only gave me back the money I had put down…not what was left of “my credit”. So now I am forced to do business with a company I no longer wish to, that picks and chooses when to follow their own policy!! There are plenty of other travel agencies with similar tours…don’t give these guys your hard earned money for them to keep."

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Amazon & Machu Picchu
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Hike through the Amazon Jungle
  • Boat ride through the Amazon Basin
  • Explore Oxbow Lake
  • Experience Cusco, another UNESCO World Heritage City and considered the historical capital of Peru
  • Hike the famous 7 mile Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, 18 - 30's, National Parks, High Adventure, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

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"I had an amazing time on the Costa Rica starter trip. This was my first time traveling solo and U30X was a great way for me to safely see another part of the world and meet new people. Our trip leaders were Adrian and Delphine; they were very knowledgeable and fun. It felt more like we were just hanging out with our friends who happened to know a lot about the country rather than following around tour guides."

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Custom Designed Trip
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N/A

Highlights

  • Fully customized trip based on preferences
  • Matched with a local specialist
  • From $150 per person per day
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Japan Explorer
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • See the modern skyscrapers, including the Tokyo Skytree tower in Tokyo’s downtown
  • See the majestic Mt. Fuji from many vantage points
  • Take-in cultural experiences like a traditional tea ceremony, historic Samurai house and many more
  • Visit various UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Nijo-jo Castle and Kinkakuji Temple

What travelers are saying

"BUYER BEWARE!!! This company has a policy that if THEY cancel your trip…THEY get to keep your money and you get a credit the company. They cancelled my first trip..found out the hard way about their policy. Booked a trip…then had left over money so booked another…which they cancelled…again. Surprisingly…this time they offered a refund, but only gave me back the money I had put down…not what was left of “my credit”. So now I am forced to do business with a company I no longer wish to, that picks and chooses when to follow their own policy!! There are plenty of other travel agencies with similar tours…don’t give these guys your hard earned money for them to keep."

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Best of India And Sri Lanka
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Tour the vibrant, historical city of New Delhi
  • Explore the majestic Taj Mahal at sunrise
  • Visit Rajasthan’s Pink City, Jaipur
  • See the stately homes and old colonial buildings in Colombo
  • Visit incredible UNESCO World Heritage site of Sigiriya rock fortress
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"BUYER BEWARE!!! This company has a policy that if THEY cancel your trip…THEY get to keep your money and you get a credit the company. They cancelled my first trip..found out the hard way about their policy. Booked a trip…then had left over money so booked another…which they cancelled…again. Surprisingly…this time they offered a refund, but only gave me back the money I had put down…not what was left of “my credit”. So now I am forced to do business with a company I no longer wish to, that picks and chooses when to follow their own policy!! There are plenty of other travel agencies with similar tours…don’t give these guys your hard earned money for them to keep."

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Flavors Of Tuscany & The Enchanting Cinque Terre
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Discover beautiful and ancient Rome with an expert guide
  • Visit Montepulciano, famous for producing one of the oldest wines of Italy, the "Nobile di”
  • Explore Pienza, the Renaissance town famous for its Pecorino cheese is also called the ideal city
  • Wander in Siena, with its Piazza dei Miracoli, and the famous 600 yearold horse-race called “Il Palio”
  • Discovery one of the most amazing and enchanting landscapes in the World, the five villages that formCinque Terre

What travelers are saying

"BUYER BEWARE!!! This company has a policy that if THEY cancel your trip…THEY get to keep your money and you get a credit the company. They cancelled my first trip..found out the hard way about their policy. Booked a trip…then had left over money so booked another…which they cancelled…again. Surprisingly…this time they offered a refund, but only gave me back the money I had put down…not what was left of “my credit”. So now I am forced to do business with a company I no longer wish to, that picks and chooses when to follow their own policy!! There are plenty of other travel agencies with similar tours…don’t give these guys your hard earned money for them to keep."

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Marvelous Germany
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Cruise along the most picturesque stretch of the Rhine river, while enjoying a wine tasting
  • Explore the majestic Neuschwanstein Castle
  • Tour a traditional Black Forest farm and have a local cheese tasting
  • Learn about the traditional cuckoo clock production in Lindau
  • Enjoy a tour around Munich visiting important sites like the Marienplatz

What travelers are saying

"BUYER BEWARE!!! This company has a policy that if THEY cancel your trip…THEY get to keep your money and you get a credit the company. They cancelled my first trip..found out the hard way about their policy. Booked a trip…then had left over money so booked another…which they cancelled…again. Surprisingly…this time they offered a refund, but only gave me back the money I had put down…not what was left of “my credit”. So now I am forced to do business with a company I no longer wish to, that picks and chooses when to follow their own policy!! There are plenty of other travel agencies with similar tours…don’t give these guys your hard earned money for them to keep."

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Galapagos Encounter: Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • As you board your vessel – m/y grand queen beatriz – and follow in the footsteps of charles darwin, you will encounter nature at its finest.
  • Explore the islands from on deck, on foot and in the water, no doubt with your eyes open for your next unique sight.
  • You'll encounter giant galapagos tortoises, blue-footed and masked boobies, pelicans and frigate birds, as well as land and marine iguanas, sea lions, fur seals and perhaps dolphins, whales and sea turtles.
  • All of peregrine's galapagos guides are registered and licensed by the national park, so you will be sure to have the most in-depth knowledge each step of the way.
  • With return flights included to the highland city of quito, consider extending your stay in ecuador to discover more that this south american hotspot has to offer.

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"they are 'fair weather friends' I did not receive so much as an email advising of changes in the cancellation policy, discovered when I contacted them to cancel. I now receive automated emails/msgs as I attempt to work through this. The email states I may contact them on 31 July to discuss the matter!....4 months away. I'm absolutely stunned by how shoddy this outfit is....who knew?! Out of pocket $4000. Expect I'm not the only one."

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