Festivals & Special Events Tours & Trips

196 Festivals & Special Events trips. Tours from 114 tour companies. 1,501 reviews. 4.8/5 avg rating.

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Alaska
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Vacation / Holiday Package
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Bike Ride In Anchorage: Bike along the Coastal Trail to spot moose and local wildlife. Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center to learn about Native Alaskan customs, culture and traditions.
  • Private Jet Boat Excursion In Talkeetna: Take an exhilarating jet boat ride along the glacier-fed Susitna River into the Alaskan wilderness. Afterward, enjoy dinner in Denali National Park.
  • Happy Trails Kennels And The Iditarod: Cool your tracks at Happy Trails Kennels and go behind the scenes to learn the history of the Iditarod, the world's most famous sled race. Meet the racing dogs and the season's litter of eager puppies!
  • Alaska Railroad And The Kenai Peninsula: Hop aboard the Alaska Railroad for a scenic ride along the Kenai Peninsula. Cruise through gorgeous Resurrection Bay and get an up-close view of otters, seals, porpoises and other sea life.

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Culinary & Wine, Family Friendly, 50 Plus, Local Immersion & Homestays, Birding, National Parks, High Adventure, Festivals & Special Events, Trekking & Expeditions, Climbing & Mountaineering, Small Ship Cruise, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I went on this trip with some misgivings, as my only other experience with this type of tour was a winter Tauck Family Bridges tour of Italy, that was not a good experience. Well, I am SO glad I went, as my daughter and I had a marvelous time. Disney did an amazing job of organizing this trip - I still can't believe how much they managed to fit into essentially 8 days. I also can't believe how much fun it all was! The guides were tremendous. First of all, unlike Tauck (where we traveled with one tour manager), here we had two guides with us the entire time - one a licensed guide in Greece (i.e., a native, very knowledgeable about the country and able to really take us through the historical and archaeological sites) and the other an American who has been guiding in Greece for years. The interaction between the guides was very warm, as was their way of relating to the guests. This was a complete contrast with Tauck. Here people really got to know each other, the young people had a great time with each other, and, of course, Greece itself is just magnificent. I will certainly travel with Disney again!"

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Italy - Customize It Your Way
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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Tours designed especially for you and your travel companions
  • Tours from $2,000 to $10,000, per person, working within your budget to find the best options for you
  • Arranged and designed tours for all aspects or portions of your journey
  • Private and small group day tours available; Travel at your pace
  • Explore only the locations and attractions you want to see, when you want to see them
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Culinary & Wine, Family Friendly, Hiking & Walking, Local Immersion & Homestays, Birding, Train & Rail Journeys, Education / Learning, Photography, National Parks, High Adventure, Festivals & Special Events, Climbing & Mountaineering, Small Ship Cruise, Religious, Relaxing Retreats, Overland Journeys

What travelers are saying

"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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Sri Lanka Adventure Escape
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • See the World Heritage Rock Fortress at Sigiriya
  • Climb Adam's Peak
  • Discover the fascinating Caves Temple at Dambulla
  • Experience the one of the most scenic train journeys in the world

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Hiking & Walking, Birding, Education / Learning, Photography, Scuba Diving, Festivals & Special Events, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Trekking & Expeditions, Climbing & Mountaineering, Yoga, Meditation & Wellness, Relaxing Retreats

What travelers are saying

"We were really happy with all the arrangements that were made. Skyhaven Tours were planned out beautifully, and Lahiru, our tour planner, did a fantastic job with this itinerary. This was a relatively last-minute trip, and it all came together nicely. I would highly recommend this tour company."

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Christmas Week at Asa Wright Nature Centre, Trinidad
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Enjoy the Incredible Bird watching
  • Exploring Centre Trails
  • Visit Lopinot Valley: Nature, Agriculture & History and have an opportunity to view historic estates, and winding hiking trails taking one to the “Charral”.
  • Explore a very specialized mangrove forest that contains several genera and species of mangroves
  • Visit Trinidad is one of the most multi-cultural nations in the world, and one of their secrets to getting along is to jump in and celebrate ALL the holidays

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Birding, National Parks, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"I love how they were able to combine both the great history of the surrounding areas with the wide variety of birds. The guides were great at identifying them and giving us interesting facts."

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La Tomatina Tours
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Great night out partying with hundreds of other travelers getting ready for the festival.
  • Enjoy the biggest tomato fight in the world – La Tomatina!
  • Visiting a variety of pubs and bars in Valencia’s beautiful Old Town
  • Enjoy the taste buds to some amazing Spanish food

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"Maddest drinking trip I've ever been on!! Deffinetly designed for serious alcohol consumption. Cheers to the South African boys you lads are solid gold!"

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Kenya and Zanzibar Honeymoon
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Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Private game viewing in Masai Mara
  • Hot air balloon flight over the plains of the Masai Mara
  • Romantic beach dinner under the stars

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Safari, National Parks, Festivals & Special Events, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

What travelers are saying

"Excellent service from start to finish. Probably the most memorable trip I've ever been on and can't fault Wayfairer or the ground handlers in Vietnam."

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Custom Designed Trip
Lodging level
lodgingLevelName
Physical level
N/A

Highlights

  • Fully customized trip based on preferences
  • Matched with a local specialist
  • From $200 per person per day
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
AFROFUTURE FEST – 10 Days (December 27, 2023 to January 05, 2024)
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By Continent Tours
Local Expert
Verified by Travelstride as locally operated and in the top of their field for customer reviews, local knowledge, and safety.
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Ada Foah
  • Afrochella
  • Cape Coast Castle
  • Kakum National Park
  • Buka Restaurant

Themes

Cultural, Photography, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"I have just returned from a 12 day Best of Ghana Cultural Tour by Continent Tours. I have travelled around the world to over 40 countries and this was far the best trip I’ve taken. It was cultural, educational, historical, inspirational, and overwhelming with much joy which touched my mind, heart & spirit in such a sacred way. It was truly a trip of a lifetime and all due to the expertise of Tina Ross, Continent Tour Manager, the thoroughness of Matina Kuma, our tour guide, and safety of Samwell, our driver. From the moment I contacted Continent Tours, Tina made me feel very at ease that she understood exactly what I wanted in a customized tour. She always exercised professionalism, thoughtfulness, compassion, understanding and a sweet demeanor throughout the 9 month process before our departure. She never gave any hesitation or negativity towards the changes, additions, questions and concerns that I had. Her actions certainly provided me with a comfort and assurance that I was going to have the type of tour that I desired. As the tour date became closer & closer I became more & more excited which was all due to Tina. My tour was all of what I planned and even more than my expectations and was blessed immensely with extra surprises that were included by Continent Tours. To add to this, our tour guide was Matina Kuma, who had an effervescent and loving personality with her heartfelt hugs and sweet radiant smiles from our airport pickup throughout our journey until our airport drop off. She embraced my 3 companions and myself with much care, protection, respect & love as senior women and affectionately referred to us as “Mama”, which gave rise to us truly adopting her as our Ghanian daughter and genuine blessings of being family. She was very kind and generous to ensure our needs where met at all times. She had an amazing and thorough knowledge of all the regions of Ghana, its different languages and cultures which provided us with much education, history and to experience the different people of Ghana in every aspect of life. There was never a concern or fear or doubt that we were truly in safe hands. Samwell, our soft spoken, warmhearted and expert driver was very meticulous in maneuvering some of the undesirable roads to give us the best comfort. I would sincerely and strongly recommend Continent Tours to anyone wishing to visit Ghana and especially for those that desire to learn their ancestry. Do your research, document what you wish to see and experience, number of days first so that Continent Tours can give you the experience of a lifetime that you will greatly appreciate with no regrets and be enthused to share with others as I do. Be sure to request Tina Ross, Matina and Samwell."

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Italy - Your Way
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Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Tours designed especially for you and your travel companions
  • Tours from $2,000 to $10,000, per person, working within your budget to find the best options for you
  • Arranged and designed tours for all aspects or portions of your journey
  • Private and small group day tours available
  • Travel at your pace
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Culinary & Wine, Family Friendly, Hiking & Walking, Local Immersion & Homestays, Birding, Train & Rail Journeys, Education / Learning, Photography, National Parks, High Adventure, Festivals & Special Events, Climbing & Mountaineering, Small Ship Cruise, Religious, Relaxing Retreats, Overland Journeys

What travelers are saying

"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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Festivals & Special Events Reviews & Ratings

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Oct 2018

Brilliant Adventure

What a brilliant time we had on our recent visit to Peru. From the moment we met our guide Sebastian at Lima airport the fun started. The itinerary was full on but...

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Oct 2018

Essential Peru

This was a fabulous adventure! Recounting it to friends at home, it seems incredible that we saw and experienced so much - or travelled so many miles in a relativ...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Qué paja el Perú !

Before I went on this holiday, anyone I talked to about Peru seemed to equate it principally with Machu Picchu and Inka trails. Frankly, as beautiful and wondrous...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

An amazing trip of a life-time!

This was my first experience of Exodus and I was very impressed. All of the communication prior to travelling was excellent and this continued with my arrival in ...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Awesome Peru

Very long bus rides but to great places. Beautiful sunny day at Machu Picchu. Fernando - very enthusiastic, full of detailed knowledge, always keen to do the best...

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Festivals & Special Events Tour Selection Trips

  • Plan well in advance to attend top festivals since tours, lodgings and flights may fill quickly
  • Be prepared to pay a bit more for everything around festival time
  • If price hikes during top festivals stretch your budget, consider structuring a tour around lesser-known events
  • Festivals are ideal times to arrange custom tours, whether on your own or with friends and family
  • Keep in mind that festival days may not be the best times to do regular sightseeing, if that’s a priority
  • Also consider your tolerance for crowds and noise before booking a festival tour

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