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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A-ROSA DONNA - Danube New Years
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River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Celebrate New Years on board an A-ROSA cruise ship
  • See the historic city of Budapest, which consisted of three parts, before being combined to form a real centre
  • Visit Bratislava, often called the "Beauty on the Danube"
  • Enjoy the Vienna firework display at the stroke of midnight
  • Experience the unique character of Linz, the capital of Upper Austria

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"See you tomorrow AROSA Bella & this will be our second time of cruise ship, first was AROSA Riva. Its gonna be fun & excitement!"

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Bhutan Explorer & Paro Tshechu Festival
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Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Gangtey, Paro, Punakha, Thimphu, Tibet

Highlights

  • Experience the colourful Paro Tshechu Festival
  • Explore Gangtey Valley, the largest wetland in Bhutan and home to the Black-Necked Crane
  • Immerse yourself in the cultural heart of Bhutan at Bumthang
  • Climb high above the Paro Valley to the famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery
  • Revel in views of Jomolhari (7314m), Bhutan’s most sacred mountain
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Themes

Cultural, Festivals & Special Events, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

What travelers are saying

"Our group of four, were very well supported by an experienced group of Nepali guides, cook, kitchen boys and porters. Our leader – Bir Singh – was exceptional. He ensured everything went smoothly, from recommending “fleecy buffs”, dispensing medication, answering endless questions, to estimating the severity of earthquakes. He offered endless reassurance, always with a smile."

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Harbin Ice Festival - 11 days
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Beijing, Harbin, Luoyang, Xian

Highlights

  • Harbin - Explore the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival, including Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo, Harbin Ice and Snow World and Harbin Ice Lantern Show at Zhaolin Park
  • Beijing - Visit the iconic Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, explore the Hutong area of Beijing, enjoy a Chinese Acrobatic Show and taste the famous peking duck
  • Huanghuacheng Great Wall - A section of the Great Wall of China, unique for its partially submerged and picturesque portion of the wall
  • Xi'an - Experience the UNESCO listed Terracotta Warriors, Terracotta Warrior Factory, Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Muslim Quarter, City Wall and bike ride and savour a dumpling-making experience
  • Luoyang - Take a high-speed train to Luoyang, and enjoy a visit to the Longmen Caves, food hunt in Old City Shizi Street and watch Kung Fu at a Shaolin Monastery

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Local Immersion & Homestays, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"Completely unethical booking situation. I requested a tour, submitted my CC info to hold the tour and tried to cancel it the following day. (My daughter broke her foot thus we couldn’t go). We were told the tour was not ‘confirmed’ but they still had to reach out to their local team prior to cancelling. The charge on credit card read pending. The intermediary company, Tour Radar, assured me that On the Go Travel would drop the pending charge. After a week or so, I got a generic email saying congratulations your tour has been booked. The full charge appeared on my credit card. I am livid. I am currently working with Tour Radar to drop the charge. Regardless of how this turns out, I will never ever travel with On the Go Travel."

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Full Moon Festival, Hoi An - 10 days
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Can Tho, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Hue

Highlights

  • Full Moon Festival – Celebrate with the locals and watch as thousands of colourful lanterns are released on the river and into the night sky
  • Halong Bay – Cruise around limestone islets on a deluxe junk boat, kayak, swim and explore the remarkable caves
  • Hoi An – Travel on the famous Hai Van Pass and explore highlights of the UNESCO-Listed city including the Japanese Bridge
  • Ho Chi Minh City – Explore the city on a guided walking tour and visit the sobering War Remnants Museum
  • Hanoi – Ride through the old French Quarter on cyclo rickshaws to visit Ly Thai To Park and the Opera House
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Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Local Immersion & Homestays, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"Completely unethical booking situation. I requested a tour, submitted my CC info to hold the tour and tried to cancel it the following day. (My daughter broke her foot thus we couldn’t go). We were told the tour was not ‘confirmed’ but they still had to reach out to their local team prior to cancelling. The charge on credit card read pending. The intermediary company, Tour Radar, assured me that On the Go Travel would drop the pending charge. After a week or so, I got a generic email saying congratulations your tour has been booked. The full charge appeared on my credit card. I am livid. I am currently working with Tour Radar to drop the charge. Regardless of how this turns out, I will never ever travel with On the Go Travel."

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Full Moon Festival Express - 8 days
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Hanoi, Hue

Highlights

  • Full Moon Festival – Celebrate this unique experience with the locals and release lanterns into the night sky
  • Halong Bay – Cruise around the beautiful bay onboard a traditional junk boat and explore the remarkable caves
  • Hanoi – Ride on rickshaws to see highlights of the city and stroll through the ’36 Streets’ of the Old Quarter
  • Hoi An – See the highlights of the city including the famous Japanese Bridge and take a stroll along My Khe Beach
  • Tra Que Village – Cycle into the countryside for a hands-on farming experience and enjoy a fun cooking lesson
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Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Local Immersion & Homestays, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"Completely unethical booking situation. I requested a tour, submitted my CC info to hold the tour and tried to cancel it the following day. (My daughter broke her foot thus we couldn’t go). We were told the tour was not ‘confirmed’ but they still had to reach out to their local team prior to cancelling. The charge on credit card read pending. The intermediary company, Tour Radar, assured me that On the Go Travel would drop the pending charge. After a week or so, I got a generic email saying congratulations your tour has been booked. The full charge appeared on my credit card. I am livid. I am currently working with Tour Radar to drop the charge. Regardless of how this turns out, I will never ever travel with On the Go Travel."

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Bhutan Thimphu Festival & Trek
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Extreme
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Paro, Thimphu, Tibet

Highlights

  • Attend the colourful and vibrant Thimphu Festival, Bhutan's biggest cultural event
  • Trek in the Bhutan Himalaya from Paro to Thimphu
  • Experience a fully supported camping based trek
  • Ascend high passes and be rewarded with stunning mountain views
  • Discover the ancient sights of Paro and climb high above the city to Taktsang 'Tiger's Nest' Monastery

Themes

Festivals & Special Events, Trekking & Expeditions, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

What travelers are saying

"Our group of four, were very well supported by an experienced group of Nepali guides, cook, kitchen boys and porters. Our leader – Bir Singh – was exceptional. He ensured everything went smoothly, from recommending “fleecy buffs”, dispensing medication, answering endless questions, to estimating the severity of earthquakes. He offered endless reassurance, always with a smile."

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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
Cherry Blossom Festival - 13 days
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Hakone, Hiroshima, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Matsumoto, Takayama, Tokyo

Highlights

  • Tokyo - Explore Sensoji Temple, Meiji Shrine and Shibuya Crossing, see the cherry blossoms in bloom in Hama-rikyu Gardens,
  • Matsumoto - Visit Matsumoto Castle, one of the few original and complete castles in Japan, giving a real sense of ancient Japan and how the Samurai used to live and fight
  • Daio Wasabi Farm - Find out how wasabi is grown, enjoy the spectacular scenery and perhaps even try some wasabi flavoured ice cream!
  • Takayama - Discover this enchanting ancient town famed for its narrow streets lined with inns, tea houses, shops and merchant houses. Enjoy a tea ceremony and a visit to a traditional Hida village on the outskirts of town
  • Kanazawa - See the cherry blossoms at Kenrokuen - one of the best and most beautiful feudal lords' gardens in Japan
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Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Local Immersion & Homestays, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"Completely unethical booking situation. I requested a tour, submitted my CC info to hold the tour and tried to cancel it the following day. (My daughter broke her foot thus we couldn’t go). We were told the tour was not ‘confirmed’ but they still had to reach out to their local team prior to cancelling. The charge on credit card read pending. The intermediary company, Tour Radar, assured me that On the Go Travel would drop the pending charge. After a week or so, I got a generic email saying congratulations your tour has been booked. The full charge appeared on my credit card. I am livid. I am currently working with Tour Radar to drop the charge. Regardless of how this turns out, I will never ever travel with On the Go Travel."

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Diwali, Festival of Lights - 8 days
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Agra, Delhi, Jaipur

Highlights

  • The Taj Mahal – Explore India’s most famous site with a guided tour of the legendary Taj Mahal, an enduring symbol of love
  • Diwali – Celebrate the colourful Festival of Lights with the locals in Jaipur and enjoy a delicious Indian dinner
  • Delhi – Ride on a rickshaw around the Chandni Chowk Bazaar and tour highlights of the city including Jama Masjid and the Rajpath
  • Jaipur – Visit the beautiful City Palace and the UNESCO-listed Jantar Mantar Space Observatory as we tour the Pink City
  • Amber Fort – Enjoy a visit to this impressive 16th century fortress and explore each of its four levels
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Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Local Immersion & Homestays, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"Completely unethical booking situation. I requested a tour, submitted my CC info to hold the tour and tried to cancel it the following day. (My daughter broke her foot thus we couldn’t go). We were told the tour was not ‘confirmed’ but they still had to reach out to their local team prior to cancelling. The charge on credit card read pending. The intermediary company, Tour Radar, assured me that On the Go Travel would drop the pending charge. After a week or so, I got a generic email saying congratulations your tour has been booked. The full charge appeared on my credit card. I am livid. I am currently working with Tour Radar to drop the charge. Regardless of how this turns out, I will never ever travel with On the Go Travel."

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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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