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1,162 Self-Guided & Independent trips. Tours from 247 tour companies. 1,274 reviews. 4.6/5 avg rating.

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Slovenia & Northern Croatia
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Slovenia & Northern Croatia

By Carpe Mundo
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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Explore the ancient city of Zagreb, once a stop on the Orient Express train route!
  • Stroll through the streets of Ljubljana, indulging in a cup of coffee riverside
  • Soak in epic views of Lake Bled, a turquoise lake surrounded by mountains
  • Channel your inner royalty in Bled Castle, one of the worlds most beautiful castles
  • Visit quaint farms & indulge in local specialties such as olive oil, truffles & wine.
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Themes

Hiking & Walking, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"I had no idea what to expect, but what I experienced was way over what I could even imagine! The landscaping was eye candy for the soul no matter where you looked. It was enjoyable even when driving between sites. Hotels were well appointed, employees accommodating . . . loved the horse park accommodations!!!! Glacier climb, kayaking in glacial bay, hiking along the coast, Diamond Beach, etc. were all exciting and beyond words."

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7 days From$450
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Hiking in the Verdon gorges, Europe's grand canyon – Moderate
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Hiking in the Verdon gorges, Europe's grand canyon – Moderate

By Intura Travel
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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • The fantastic Verdon Gorges - unique in Europe: a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Castellane and Moustiers, charming & typical villages of Provence
  • Panoramic hikes with breathtaking views on the Verdon gorges and its magnificent turquoise blue waters
  • 1 dinner and 2 picnics included
  • The perfect spring and autumn walking trip for all hikers
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Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Photography

What travelers are saying

"The variation in the scenery from La Brigue to Menton was spectacular, especially as we took it day by day and could see the gradual difference as we descended through the Maritime Alps. Our favorite towns were St. Agnes and Menton. We did our one-week tour in June, with super weather both in the Alps and down on the coast. This was the perfect way to get away for one week, but feel like we had been on a two-week holiday - fresh air, exercise, good food and nothing to arrange or worry about. Thank you"

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6 days From$1,122
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Rhodes to the Aegean for solo travelers
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Rhodes to the Aegean for solo travelers

By Saga Travel
none
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Rhodes town visit
  • Symi island tour
  • Leros island tour
  • Rhodes panoramic tour
  • Scenic inter-island crossings

Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, Relaxing Retreats

What travelers are saying

"Amazing tours,prepared and extremely helpful guides. Great experience overall.Highly recommended."

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14 days From$2,486
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  • Fully customized trip based on preferences
  • Matched with a local specialist
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Philippines Palawan Islands Discovery 11 Days
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Philippines Palawan Islands Discovery 11 Days

By Do You Travel
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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Visit one of the worlds UNESCO heritage sites, the Puerto Princesa Underground River
  • Take a 2-hour historical sunset bamboo bike tour of Manila, before enjoying a sunset view, a buffet of Spanish Filipino food and a live Filipino cultural show.
  • Cruise the most beautiful unexplored islands and clearest waters in the world on an El Nido Island Hopping tour
  • Spend two nights in a beach front cottage in Port Barton, sipping fresh coconuts on a beautiful white sand beach
  • Visit the stunning lagoons and lakes of Coron Island including Kayangan Lake, the cleanest lake in the Philippines

Themes

High Adventure, Scuba Diving

What travelers are saying

"Just completed the 16 day Philippines tour and I absolutely loved it. The Philippines is a beautiful place and the tour managed to capture so much that it’s hard to say what I loved the most. To name a few highlights for me I would have to say swimming with whale sharks, canyoneering in the stunning Kawasan falls and island hopping in the beautiful Siargao ❤️❤️ Alyssa was the best tour guide you could ask for. Helping us learn some of the language and just being fun to be around, made the tour so much more enjoyable! Cannot recommend Do You Travel enough!"

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Thailand Treasures 12 Days 10 Nights
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Thailand Treasures 12 Days 10 Nights

By Affordable World
none
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Visit the Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Trimitr) to see its solid-gold Buddha
  • See Damnoen Saduak, one of Thailand’s most famous floating markets
  • Travel into scenic Kanchanaburi province and visit the Bridge over the River Kwai
  • Explore Ayutthaya, home to the UNESCO-listed ruins of the medieval capital of Siam
  • Enjoy a scenic drive to Pattaya
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Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"We did the tour to Bangkok and Phuket in off season. We were concerned about the weather and if we would get a sub-par experience. But we had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend Affordable World!! Great company. Very organized and thorough. Our tour guide was amazing! He explained all of our stops and even some extra tid bits about the country. We were transported in air conditioned vans/sprinters to every stop. We felt right at home!"

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Montana Dude Ranch Vacation
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Montana Dude Ranch Vacation

By Flathead Lake Lodge
none
Vacation / Holiday Package
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Enjoy a seven-day vacation withabundance of recreation
  • Experience Family style western cuisine
  • Spend your family vacation in cozy lodge atmosphere

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Family Friendly, 50 Plus, National Parks, High Adventure, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Relaxing Retreats

What travelers are saying

"Cute cozy and perfectly located. Food was fantastic and cabin couldn't have been more cozy and warm. Great service nice people."

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The Gavarres, Medieval Villages and Coastal Paths
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The Gavarres, Medieval Villages and Coastal Paths

By Cycle Catalan
none
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Explore Girona
  • Opportunity to discover this compact city with it’s cobbled streets and beautiful architecture.
  • Tour across Medieval Villages
  • Explore Camin de Ronda coastal path
  • Walk towards Can Piug and follows the path to Fitor
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"What a wonderful, wonderful time we’ve had! Safe to say Team Ammar is not going to win the Tour de France anytime soon……. Couldn’t ask for friendlier or more obliging hosts. Highlights? Calella de Palafrugell and the pretty medieval villages….Mostafa"

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China Scenic with Hong Kong
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China Scenic with Hong Kong

By Affordable World
none
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Explore China
  • Visit Great Wall, which is one of the man-built architectures
  • See Xian is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China with more than 3100 years of history.
  • Visit Shanghai Museum and view the exhibits of ancient Chinese art.

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Relaxing Retreats

What travelers are saying

"We did the tour to Bangkok and Phuket in off season. We were concerned about the weather and if we would get a sub-par experience. But we had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend Affordable World!! Great company. Very organized and thorough. Our tour guide was amazing! He explained all of our stops and even some extra tid bits about the country. We were transported in air conditioned vans/sprinters to every stop. We felt right at home!"

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Cheryl & Michael

Jan 2023

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We thoroughly enjoyed our trip. The hikes were fantastic, the route notes very accurate

We thoroughly enjoyed our trip. The hikes were fantastic, the route notes very accurate (we only were confused one time and missed a turn but it didn't take long to ...

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Gordon & laurel

Jan 2023

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Thank you again for your good work making our trip so wonderful !

The roadbook notes were generally excellent! The Fort De Buoux was fascinating. Should not be missed but needs at least 1 hour for planning purposes. The recommende...

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Claudia & Dany

Jan 2023

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The trip was all really well prepared, very detailed and thorough.

The trip was all really well prepared, very detailed and thorough. Good of you to include history and other information as well as restaurant suggestions etc. The in...

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Beth & Frederick

Jan 2023

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We enjoyed the scenery, all hotels except in Avignon, the food, and the people we met

We enjoyed the scenery, all hotels except in Avignon, the food, and the people we met. Yes, I would travel again with your company and would recommend to friends. Th...

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Jayne & patricia

Jan 2023

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Everything was so beautiful yet varied. It’s hard to single out a highlight : so many !!

Everything was so beautiful yet varied. It’s hard to single out a highlight : so many !! We are planning to do our next walking tour in Portugal with Intura Travel, ...

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