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Welcome Planning a trip abroad can be a daunting task. Flights, hotels, buses, train schedules... Why stress over all the logistics when our travel experts have done it all for you? Our carefully honed travel packages let you focus on exploring while we worry about the details. Trust our decades of experience and deep connections across the globe to turn your vacation into the trip of a lifetime — all for less than you’d pay on your own.
Table of contents Our commitment to safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 How we travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 New tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Latin America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Africa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 North Africa & the Middle East . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Exploring Expo 2020 Dubai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Cuba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Custom group travel & Refer-a-friend . . . . . . 73
Our commitment to safety The world is unpredictable. Your next vacation shouldn't be. We have decades of experience navigating complex regulations and requirements and crafting fun, safe, trouble-free itineraries that take the hassle out of international travel. We’ve upgraded our existing health and safety protocols to keep you safer without inhibiting your enjoyment. Let us remove the uncertainty of travel, so the only thing to think about is making cherished memories.
Flexible Travel We are committed to providing flexible booking options so you can plan with peace of mind. Give yourself the gift of travel you can look forward to by locking in your spot for just $99 on most packages†† and paying the rest on your schedule. If something happens, our Carefree Booking policy gives you the freedom to change your mind—just let us know by your final payment deadline (60 days before departure for most tours).††
Safe Travel We are committed to stringent health and safety protocols. Across your entire travel experience, we have prioritized your health and safety. Together with our airline and destination partners, we’ve implemented new protocols to make your travel experience as safe as possible. This includes sanitized coaches, social distancing, plated meals, masks on hand, impeccably cleaned accommodations, redesigned programming, and more!
Confident Travel We are committed to keeping you informed every step of the way, so you can travel with confidence. With 40 years of experience, our knowledgeable, friendly travel specialists will handle every detail of your trip and our professionally-trained guides will lead the way. You can feel confident our whole team has the resources to accommodate your needs and keep you informed about your trip and destination.
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FAQs
FAQs Does Friendly Planet require travelers to be vaccinated? For the health and safety of all our travelers and to comply with the requirements of many of our destinations, all travelers on our Small Group Tours, Value Vacations, and Independent Packages departing on or after Nov. 1, 2021, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days prior to departure, except travelers who are too young to be vaccinated. For our Biblical Journeys and Custom Group tours, vaccines are strongly encouraged and may be required by the tour leader.
How much is it to reserve my spot on tour? A small deposit of $99†† is all that is needed to reserve your spot on most of our tours and packages. You can make payments toward your trip whenever you want before your final payment is due.
Should I purchase travel insurance? What does it cover? We strongly recommend you purchase travel insurance to protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. We offer great coverage, wholesale pricing, and prompt service through Travelex, and you can purchase it when you book or any time prior to making your final payment. Check out the plan details and costs at friendlyplanet.com/travel-insurance/ Please note: some destinations do require you to have a health coverage to gain entry. Travelers will be provided all of the entry requirements upon booking.
Will you provide face masks and hand sanitizer? For everybody's safety, we require the wearing of face masks while touring public places, particularly indoors, and on our tour coaches. Beyond this, we recommend you wear a face mask whenever possible. Please bring your own face mask and hand sanitizer. We will have extras on hand, but supplies may be limited.
How will I know my destination is safe and open for travel? Our expert team is in constant communication with our partners in-destination and consults with all applicable governmental agencies regularly. We won't operate any package unless we're confident that we can keep you safe and healthy and provide a high-quality experience. This has been our philosophy for more than 40 years. If we can't operate your package, we will work with you to modify your travel dates or destination with no fees or penalties.
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How we travel We offer options for every budget and travel style. Of course, our specialty will always be escorted Small Group Tours. We also offer our same great value in larger groups with our line of Value Vacations. For those seeking more flexibility, our Independent Packages include all flights, transfers, hotels, breakfast daily, and some guided touring to introduce you to the destination. The rest is up to you.
SMALL GROUP TOURS Enjoy a carefully structured touring program with top attractions and immersive experiences, plus free time for independent exploration, or choose optional excursions during leisure time. Best of all, enjoy traveling with a small, intimate group whom you'll quickly consider friends.
VALUE VACATIONS Operated by our carefully selected, valued partners, these tours may be shared with other English-speaking passengers, ensuring guaranteed departures and great prices. The number of passengers may vary, and groups may be larger than our small group tours, though not more than 29.
INDEPENDENT PACKAGES Choose one of our Independent Packages when you want more freedom and flexibility to explore at your own pace. You'll enjoy a fantastic package price on flights, transfers, guided orientation touring, and well-rated, centrally located hotels with daily breakfast. You're free to roam on your own or take optional tours.
New tours From moments of cultural connection to iconic sites and off-the-beaten path experiences, our new tours are sure to captivate those seeking a unique take on travel. Energize your spirit with the magical Northern Lights and soothing geothermal hot springs of Iceland. Lace up your shoes and journey through Utah's Mighty 5 national parks. Admire the whitewashed villages and pristine beaches of Greece’s Cyclades Islands. Observe minke, orca, and humpback whales swimming among majestic icebergs during a once-in-a-lifetime Canadian adventure. Immerse yourself in the complex history, diverse heritage, and medieval atmosphere of Bulgaria and Romania, all while enjoying awe-inspiring vistas. Whichever journey you choose, our newest tours offer something spectacular for every traveler.
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Discover Iceland’s Midnight Sun VALUE VACATION FROM
$5899
*
W/FLIGHTS
FROM
$5599*
TOUR ONLY
13
JUN – SEP
DAYS
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
HOTELS
21 MEALS
GUIDES
Why you’ll love it a guaranteed early check in upon arrival · Enjoy before setting out on your Iceland adventure. the stunning scenery along Iceland’s · Admire famous Golden Circle route. about Iceland's use of geothermal energy at a · Learn greenhouse. inspiration in the dramatic landscapes of · Find Snæfellsnes Peninsula, known for its lava fields, volcanoes, glaciers, and coastal cliffs.
· Descend 114 feet underground on a lava cave tour. a variety of seabirds at the cliffs of · Observe Látrabjarg, the most western point of Europe. Siglufjörður, Iceland’s northernmost town and · Tour known as the herring capital of the North Atlantic. humpback and minke whales, harbour · Spot porpoises, and dolphins during a whale watching experience in Eyjafjörður.
· Relax and soak at the Vök Nature Baths. expansive glaciers, vast ice caves, rugged · Explore mountains, and thunderous waterfalls at Vatnajökull National Park.
behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall for a unique · Trek behind-the scenes view.
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Depart USA Arrive Reykjavík Golden Circle Route, Gullfoss waterfalls, Þingvellir National Park, arrive Borgarnes Snæfellsnes National Park, Ferry Baldur ride over Breiðafjörður Bay Folk and transport museum in Hnjótur, Látrabjarg, Rauðisandur Beach Arnarfjörður fjord, Dynjandi waterfall Hvammstangi, Kolugljúfur canyon, arrive Akureyri Siglufjörður, Herring Era Museum, whale watching in Eyjafjörður Goðafoss waterfall, Lake Mývatn, Vatnajökull National Park Vök Baths, Petra Stone Collection, Vatnajökull Vatnajökull National Park, boat ride on Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon, Skaftafell Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, Lava Center in Hvolsvöllur, arrive Reykjavik Depart Iceland, arrive USA
Discover Iceland’s Northern Lights VALUE VACATION
HOTELS
$3299
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W/FLIGHTS
FROM
$2999*
TOUR ONLY
9
DAYS
SEP – MAR
* per person, double occupancy
Depart USA Arrive Reykjavík
Package includes FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
FROM
8 MEALS
GUIDES
City tour, Grábrók Volcano, Deildartunguhver, Hraunfossar & Barnafoss, Northern Lights lecture, arrive Borgarnes Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Grundarfjörður, Vatnshellir cave
Why you’ll love it how to search for and expertly photograph · Learn the elusive Northern Lights. · Trek to the top of Grábrók volcano crater. into Vatnshellir Cave, a lava tube located · Descend 114 ft below Snæfellsjökull Glacier. Hákarl, a national dish of Iceland consisting of · Make cured shark. · Stroll on the black lava sand of Reynisfjara Beach. · Explore the glacial lagoon of Jökulsárlón. a dip in the Blue Lagoon, which is heated by a · Take nearby geothermal power plant.
Hvalfjörður fjord, Þingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Falls, Strokkur Geysir Lava & Volcano Exhibition Center, Skógafoss waterfall, Reynisfjara Jökulsárlón, Vatnajökull National Park Vík, Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Blue Lagoon, arrive Reykjavík Depart Iceland, arrive USA
For current prices & dates visit FRIENDLYPLANET.COM/INL
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Athens, Paros & Naxos Adventure INDEPENDENT PACKAGE FROM
$2599
*
W/FLIGHTS
FROM
$2099*
TOUR ONLY
10
DAYS
MAY - OCT
* per person, double occupancy
Athens, Naxos & Santorini Adventure INDEPENDENT PACKAGE FROM
$2699
*
W/FLIGHTS
FROM
$2199*
TOUR ONLY
10
DAYS
MAY - SEP
* per person, double occupancy
Athens, Mykonos & Santorini Adventure INDEPENDENT PACKAGE FROM
$2799
*
W/FLIGHTS
FROM
$2299*
TOUR ONLY
10
DAYS
APR - OCT
* per person, double occupancy
For current prices & dates visit FRIENDLYPLANET.COM/GREECE
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NEW TOURS
Discover Bulgaria & Romania VALUE VACATION FROM
$3599
*
W/FLIGHTS
FROM
$2899*
TOUR ONLY
13
DAYS
MAY – OCT
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
HOTELS
16 MEALS
GUIDES
Why you’ll love it Depart USA Arrive Sofia, Bulgaria Tour of Sofia including the Alexander Nevski Cathedral, Rila Mountains Plovdiv, Shipka Pass, arrive Veliko Tarnovo Tour of Veliko Tarnovo, Arbanasi Ruse, arrive Bucharest, Romania Bucharest, tour of Palace of Parliament and the National Village Museum Curtea de Arges, cross the Transylvanian Alps to Sibiu Bicaz gorge, Sighisoara, arrive Piatra Neamt Bucovina region, evening at leisure in Piatra Neamt Depart Piatra Neamt for Brasov Tour of Brasov, Bran, Sinaia Depart Sinaia, arrive in the USA on the following day
For current prices & dates visit FRIENDLYPLANET.COM/IBR
the 10th century Rila Monastery, one of the · Visit most famous places in Bulgaria. yourself with millenary history found · Surround among the ruins of the Roman, Ottoman, and Bulgarian Renaissance at Plovdiv.
the Balkan Mountains through the scenic and · Cross historic Shipka Pass, which played a key role in the Russo-Turkish war.
Tsarevets fortress, once home to the kings · Discover of Bulgaria. along Samovodska Charshia, the oldest street · Walk in Veliko Tarnovo. · Learn about Arbanasi's rich history. the Palace of Parliament and the Revolution · Explore Square in Bucharest. one of the most significant pilgrimage and · See prayer sites in Romania, the Cozia Monastery in Curtea de Arges.
the Lutheran Cathedral of Saint Mary, where · Tour the son of Vlad the Impaler was assassinated. in the medieval atmosphere in Sighisoara, · Take home of the famous Wallachian prince, Vlad Tepes, who inspired the legend of Dracula.
one of the most important legacies of · Appreciate Byzantine art in the world at The Painted Monasteries of Bucovina.
at Count Dracula's Castle in Bran, its most · Marvel famous castle
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A Taste of Egypt SMALL GROUP TOUR FROM
$2499*
W/FLIGHTS
9
DAYS
YEAR ROUND
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes FLIGHTS
CRUISE
TRANSFERS
HOTELS
16 MEALS
GUIDES
Why you’ll love it 3 nights sailing along the Nile River aboard · Spend your deluxe Nile cruise ship. the Egyptian Museum's extensive collection · Browse of ancient treasures. at the mysterious Sphinx and the Great · Marvel Pyramids of Cheops and Chephren. the granite quarries at Aswan's High Dam, · Tour which controls the Nile and is Egypt's major source of hydroelectric power.
· Sail the Nile River on a felucca in Aswan. · Share a pot of tea with a family in a local village. the exotic sights and sounds of the famous · Enjoy Khan El Khalili Bazaar where bargaining for souvenirs is a must.
the unique and fascinating drawings at the · View Temple of Kom Ombo. from Esna to Luxor, the capital of the New · Cruise Kingdom and an important trade center of the ancient world.
the Temple of Karnak, one of the most · Visit signification monuments of the Pharaonic legacy. the Valley of the Kings, once a royal burial · Explore ground for pharaohs. the impressive Deir El Bahari mortuary · Admire Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural
wonder built against the backdrop of a looming cliff face and the Colossi of Memnon.
the ancient mysteries of King Tut on an · Discover included tour of his tomb in Luxor.
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Depart USA Arrive Cairo, city tour including Zamalek Island, Cairo Opera House, and Qasr El Nil Bridge Egyptian Museum, Khan El Khalili Bazaar Flight to Aswan, Aswan's High Dam, begin Nile Cruise, Philae Temple, felucca ride Temple of Kom Ombo, optional Abu Simbel Excursion Sail to Luxor, East Bank and the Temple of Karnak West Bank, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, King Tut's tomb Pyramids of Cheops and Chephren, explore independently or optional Inner Chamber and Memphis and Sakkara Excursions Depart Egypt, arrive USA
For current prices & dates visit FRIENDLYPLANET.COM/IET
Treasures of Tanzania & Kenya SMALL GROUP TOUR FROM
$6299
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W/FLIGHTS
FROM
$5699*
TOUR ONLY
14
YEAR ROUND
DAYS
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
HOTELS
35 MEALS
GUIDES
Depart USA Arrive Arusha, Tanzania Lake Manyara National Park, afternoon game drive Serengeti National Park, afternoon game drive Serengeti National Park, morning and afternoon game drives Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Olduvai Gorge Full day game drive Rift Valley, Tanzanite Museum Arrive Kenya, Taita Hills Game Sanctuary, afternoon game drive Visit to tree planting project, afternoon game drive Amboseli National Park, afternoon game drive Morning and afternoon game drives Depart for Nairobi, Langata Giraffe Center, Karen Blixen Museum, Kazuri workshop Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, depart Kenya, arrive in the USA on the following day
Why you’ll love it out on 10 exhilarating game drives in search of · Set the "Big 5." the Maasai Steppe’s remote villages and · Admire picturesque maize, coffee, and banana plantations. the wildlife-rich expanses of the Serengeti · Explore National Park. to appreciate the vast Olduvai Gorge which · Stop stretches over 31 miles and reaches a depth of about 295 feet.
· Enjoy a picnic lunch in the Ngorongoro Crater. enhance the health of the animal habitat at a · Help tree planting project. about the production of handmade beads at · Learn the Kazuri Bead Factory, which employs local women and single mothers.
the Karen Blixen Museum, previously the · Explore home of the author whose memoir inspired the Oscar-winning film, Out of Africa.
in love with the orphaned elephant babies of · Fall Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphans' Nursery and learn how these adorable creatures are nurtured before being released back into the wild.
For current prices & dates visit FRIENDLYPLANET.COM/ITZ
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The American Southwest SMALL GROUP TOUR FROM
$4099*
TOUR ONLY
9
DAYS
MAR – OCT
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes TRANSFERS
HOTELS
12 MEALS
GUIDES
Why you’ll love it Arrive Las Vegas, Nevada Hoover Dam, Seligman, Grand Canyon Geology tour of the Grand Canyon Village, Cameron Trading Post, arrive Lake Powell National Recreation Area Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon, 4x4 tour of Monument Valley, arrive Moab Delicate Arch at Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse State Park, Moab The Windows and Balance Rock at Arches National Park, Gifford Homestead at Capitol Reef National Park Anasazi Indian State Park, Scenic Highway 12 through Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Bryce Canyon National Park, arrive Springdale, Utah The Narrows at Zion National Park, arrive Las Vegas, Nevada Transfer to the Las Vegas Airport for departure flight home
For current prices & dates visit FRIENDLYPLANET.COM/ISW
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the Hoover Dam, including the original · Explore construction tunnels and the viewing platform overlooking a 30 ft.-diameter penstock (pipes).
how transportation systems influenced the · Learn development of the American West in Seligman, Arizona, birthplace of historic Route 66.
the awe-inspiring views of the Grand · Embrace Canyon. Cameron Trading Post, home to a Native · Visit American art gallery and restaurant offering traditional Native American cuisine.
· Enjoy the viewpoint that overlooks Horseshoe Bend. through Antelope Canyon, one of the most · Wander visited slot canyons in the American Southwest. yourself in the rich cultural heritage of the · Immerse Navajo as you take a 4x4 open-air truck tour through Monument Valley and Navajo Nation.
in spectacular sunset views of Canyonlands · Take National Park from Utah’s Dead Horse State Park. into the history of early settlers at the Gifford · Delve Homestead, located in Capitol Reef National Park. the past lives of the Ancestral Puebloans · Discover through artifacts at Anasazi Indian State Park's excavated sites.
along scenic Highway 12 and admire the · Drive Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. into The Narrows at Zion National Park and · Peer hike the Emerald Pools.
Highlights of Alaska SMALL GROUP TOUR FROM
$4099*
TOUR ONLY
9
DAYS
MAY – SEP
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes TRAIN
TRANSFERS
HOTEL
12 MEALS
GUIDES
Why you’ll love it
Arrive Fairbanks City tour of Fairbanks, Trans-Alaska Pipeline, reindeer farm, gold panning workshop Deluxe dome railcar to Denali National Park and Denali Visitors Center, explore independently or optional Dog Musher Kennel Excursion Tundra Wilderness Bus tour, optional afternoon excursions Talkeetna, explore independently or optional excursion Anchorage, Girdwood, tram ride to the top of Mt. Alyeska, Seward, explore independently Kenai Fjords National Park Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Anchorage city tour including Lake Hood and Earthquake Park, Alaska Native Heritage Center Depart Alaska, arrive home
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Fairbanks, the Golden Heart City, on a · Explore guided city tour including the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. a local reindeer farm for an up-close-and · Visit personal look at these amazing creatures. the Gold Rush while trying your hand at · Experience gold panning. a deluxe dome railcar and enjoy the scenic · Board ride to Denali National Park. on a full day exploration of Denali National · Embark Park aboard the Tundra Wilderness Bus and keep an eye out for sightings of bears, moose, caribou, Dall sheep, and more.
the tram to the top of Mt. Alyeska for sweeping · Ride views of the Turnagain Arm, glaciers, and mountains.
into Kenai Fjords National Park, home to a · Cruise wide vairety of wildlife including seals, sea lions, otters, whales, bears, eagles, puffins, and more.
a chance to see Alaska's wildlife up close at · Have the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. a city tour of Anchorage, including the · Enjoy historic downtown area. Lake Hood, where almost 200 floatplanes take · Visit off and land daily. about the 1964 earthquake that shaped the · Learn hilly area of Earthquake Park, which offers trails and an interpretive display.
optional excursions, including a Dog Musher · Join Kennel visit, an all-you-can-eat Alaskan Salmon Bake Dinner, and more.
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Newfoundland & Labrador VALUE VACATION FROM
$4899*
TOUR ONLY
13
DAYS
JUN – SEP
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes TRANSFERS
HOTELS
25 MEALS
GUIDES
Why you’ll love it about the ancient cultures of Port au Choix, a · Learn fishing community where people have lived for 5,500 years.
on an overnight ferry ride to Port aux · Relax Basques. Red Bay National Historic Site, a 16th · Explore century whaling station established by the Basques. the fascinating archaeological remains of · Discover the Vikings who settled at L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site over a thousand years ago.
the opportunity to spot whales during a whale · Have watching boat tour in St. Anthony. on the lookout for bald eagles during a scenic · Be boat tour on Bonne Bay. the Tablelands, a mountain of flat-topped · Witness rock typically found only deep within Earth's mantle. a variety of artifacts and displays at the · Browse North Atlantic Aviation Museum. Long Point Lighthouse and the Prime Berth · Visit Fishery and Heritage Centre in Twillingate. · Explore the historic towns of Bonavista and Trinity. on a boat tour in the Witless Bay Ecological · Embark Reserve, home to a wide variety of seabirds including puffins.
For current prices & dates visit FRIENDLYPLANET.COM/IFL
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Arrive Halifax Cape Breton Island, overnight ferry to Newfoundland Port au Choix Ferry to Labrador, Red Bay National Historic Site Newfoundland, L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, St. Anthony Whale watching in St. Anthony, Cow Head Gros Morne National Park, Bonne Bay Tour or Western Brook Pond Tour Gander, North Atlantic Aviation Museum Twillingate, Terra Nova National Park, Clarenville Visits to Bonavista and Trinity Brigus, St. John's, city tour including the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Confederation Building, and Signal Hill Bay Bulls, boat tour in Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, Cape Spear National Historic Site Depart St. John's, arrive USA
Discover the Bay of Fundy VALUE VACATION FROM
$2399*
TOUR ONLY
7
DAYS
JUN – SEP
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes TRANSFERS
HOTELS
11 MEALS
GUIDES
Why you’ll love it the Bay of Fundy and learn about the · Explore world's highest tides. exposed layers of rock revealing the · Discover world's most complete fossil record from the "Coal Age" at Joggins Fossil Cliffs.
into New Brunswick and indulge in a · Cross scrumptious lobster dinner aboard a lobster boat. at the massive flower-pot shaped formations · Marvel sculpted by the highest tides on the planet at the
Bay of Fundy, Joggins Fossil Cliffs, lobster dinner in New Brunswick, arrive Moncton Hopewell Rocks, Fundy National Park, city tour of Saint John including Reversing Falls
Hopewell Rocks.
St. Andrews by-the-Sea, whale watching at the Bay of Fundy, explore independently
the Bay of Fundy.
Ferry ride across the Bay of Fundy to Digby, explore independently
a city tour of Saint John, including a visit to · Enjoy Reversing Falls, where the St. John river collides with St. Andrews by-the-Sea, a picturesque costal · Wander town brimming with the classical architecture of an 18th century British colonial settlement.
the chance to spot minke, finback and · Have humpback whales during a whale watching
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Arrive Halifax
experience.
Embark on a ferry ride to Digby, the scallop capital of the world where the salt air and Acadian culture combine to form an enchanting and historically rich town.
Annapolis Valley, local winery tour and tasting, arrive Halifax Transfer to airport for your flight home
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the lush and scenic Annapolis Valley where · Admire the French Acadians of Grand Pre made their first settlement in the early 1600’s.
· Savor a wine tasting during a tour of a local winery.
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Europe Europe has enticed travelers for centuries, and for good reason. From the extensive history found within ancient ruins and the cobblestone streets of quaint towns to world-famous cuisine and ornate architecture, no other place encapsulates the romance of travel better. Sip traditional Scottish whiskey as you try to spot the elusive Loch Ness Monster. Bask in the magic and Mediterranean sunshine of Greece, from exploring the Acropolis in Athens to sailing the sparkling Aegean Sea. Get a taste of the Gaelic experience through Ireland’s rolling hills, stone castles, and energic pubs filled with lively locals and freshly poured Guinness. Indulge in some of the world’s finest wines and cuisine in Portugal or Italy. Whichever journey you embark on, Europe is bound to capture your heart.
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Enchanting Spain SMALL GROUP TOUR FROM
$4599
*
W/FLIGHTS
FROM
$4099*
TOUR ONLY
11
APR – NOV
DAYS
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
HOTELS
15 MEALS
GUIDES
Why you’ll love it the historic center of Madrid, from the · Explore Royal Palace and the Plaza Mayor, Madrid’s main
square dating back to the rule of the Habsburgs in the 16th century.
Depart USA Arrive Madrid Walking tour including the Royal Palace, Puerta de Alcalá, Retiro Park, Prado Museum Toledo, Church of St. Tome, swordmaking demonstration, marzipan baking workshop, La Mancha Cordoba, the Great Mosque-Cathedral, Montilla-Moriles winery tour, Baena, olive oil mill, arrive Granada Alhambra, Sacromonte Abbey, folklore museum Ronda, arrive Seville, ceramic workshop City tour including San Telmo Palace, the Golden Tower, Alcázar, and more, private Flamenco lesson Flight to Barcelona, city tour including Montjuïc Hill and more Sagrada Família and Gaudí’s Barcelona Depart Spain, arrive USA
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the world-famous Prado Museum, which boasts · Visit one of the finest collections of European art, including the works of Goya and other masterpieces of the Spanish, Italian, and Flemish schools of art.
the fascinating architectural style of Antoni · Discover Gaudí with a visit to one of his greatest masterpieces: the Sagrada Família.
Seville's eye-catching Alcázar, a royal palace · Admire blending Mudejar architecture with Islamic, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque elements.
about the production and methods of creating · Learn steel swords, helmets, and other handicrafts at a sword-making craft shop in Toledo.
your own ceramic tile during a workshop in · Paint Seville's Triana neighborhood. the Flamenco during a private beginner’s · Dance lesson. through the Alhambra, an ornate, fortified · Stroll palace complex with many enchanting gardens, reflecting pools, and fountains.
through the parks, art galleries, and · Wander museums of Montjuïc Hill and enjoy a sweeping view of Barcelona from this vantage point.
a 17th-century olive oil mill in Baena that still · Tour operates today. Manchego cheese and wine at one of the four · Enjoy original windmills in La Mancha.
TO SPEAK TO A TRAVEL SPECIALIST CALL 877.409.9765
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Best of Ireland VALUE VACATION FROM
$3299
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W/FLIGHTS
FROM
$2899*
TOUR ONLY
14
MAY – SEP
DAYS
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
HOTELS
15 MEALS
GUIDES
Why you’ll love it the Blarney Stone and be endowed with the gift · Kiss of gab. the Ring of Kerry's towering mountains, · Photograph serene lakes, and sandy beaches. at the majestic Cliffs of Moher, rising 700 feet · Marvel over the Atlantic Ocean and extending for miles. the River Corrib and learn how to make · Cruise authentic Irish coffee. the Neo-Gothic architecture of Kylemore · Admire Abbey, now home to Benedictine nuns who fled war-torn Belgium in 1914.
across the Burren Region, a high plateau of · Trek glaciated karsts, where various types of flowers bloom in its cracks.
how the world-renowned Parian china is · Learn produced at the Belleek Pottery factory. Giant's Causeway, a magical place that · Explore some say was built by the mythical giant Finn
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McCool.
Uncover the true story of the Titanic at the interactive Titanic Belfast Experience.
Depart USA Arrive Dublin Blarney Castle, Blarney Woolen Mills Iveragh Peninsula, sheepdog demonstration Ferry across river Shannon, Cliffs of Moher, Burren Region, Limerick Tour of Galway, River Corrib cruise Connemara National Park, Kylemore Abbey Donegal, Belleek Pottery factory, walking tour of Derry Giant’s Causeway, arrive Belfast City tour including Opera House, City Hall, and more, Titanic Belfast Experience Slane Distillery, arrive Dublin
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City tour including O’Connell Street, Custom House, Phoenix Park, and more, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum Explore independently Depart Ireland, arrive USA
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A Taste of Ireland
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$2199
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VALUE VACATION
FROM
$1799*
TOUR ONLY
8
DAYS
MAR – OCT
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes
Depart USA Arrive Dublin Blarney Castle, Blarney Woolen Mills
FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
HOTELS
7 MEALS
GUIDES
Why you’ll love it the Blarney Stone and be bestowed with · Kiss eloquence. magnificent views of mountains, bogs, · Enjoy and lakes as you pass through the Ring of Kerry. out over the mighty Cliffs of Moher for a · Gaze chance to see the Aran Islands. the Burren, a historically rich region full of · Tour castles and monastic ruins. some free time at charming boutiques, · Spend delightful restaurants, and bustling pubs in Galway. Dublin's highlights independently with an · Explore included hop-on, hop-off bus tour voucher.
Iveragh Peninsula, sheepdog demonstration Ferry across river Shannon, Cliffs of Moher, Burren Region, Limerick Explore Galway independently, arrive Dublin Explore independently Depart Ireland, arrive USA
Want more Taste of Ireland: St. Patrick's Day · A9 days from $2499 W/FLIGHTS | $2099 TOUR ONLY
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Discover Ireland VALUE VACATION FROM
$2399
*
W/FLIGHTS
FROM
$1999*
TOUR ONLY
10
APR – OCT
DAYS
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
HOTELS
10 MEALS
GUIDES
Why you’ll love it
Depart USA Arrive Dublin, explore independently Blarney Castle, Blarney Woolen Mills Ring of Kerry, sheepdog demonstration at a local farm Ferry ride across the river Shannon, Cliffs of Moher, tour of the Burren Region City tour of Galway including Galway Cathedral, cruise the River Corrib, Irish coffee demonstration Connemara National Park, Kylemore Abbey, visit to a bodhrán maker in Roundstone
Blarney Castle and view the famous Blarney · Ascend Stone. Kissing is optional! at the Cliffs of Moher, towering 700 feet over · Marvel the Atlantic Ocean. the Ring of Kerry’s beautiful villages, · Discover mountains, lakes, and beaches. the strange and unique Burren Region, a · Explore high plateau of porous limestone where various flower varieties grow between its cracks.
through Kylemore Abbey and admire the · Stroll neo-gothic architecture of the monastery, a refuge
for Benedictine Nuns who fled Belgium during World War I.
the Galway Cathedral, one of the largest and · Tour most impressive buildings in the city. Irish coffee and enjoy your brew with · Make freshly-made scones as you cruise along the River Corrib.
Panoramic tour of Dublin, visit EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
through Connemara, a beautiful region of · Travel lakes, rivers, bogs, and mountains, the most
Explore Dublin independently, stop by a traditional Irish pub for a complimentary pint of Guinness
a bodhrán (Irish drum) maker in Roundstone · Visit to learn about the crafting of these traditional
Depart Ireland, arrive USA
to stories of Irish emigration around the world · Listen at EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum, a
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romantic part of Ireland.
musical instruments.
state-of-the-art interactive experience.
the mountains, peat bogs, lakes, and · Admire magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean as you tour the Iveragh Peninsula.
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Discover Scotland VALUE VACATION FROM
$3299
*
W/FLIGHTS
FROM
$2799*
TOUR ONLY
10
JUN – OCT
DAYS
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
HOTELS
11 MEALS
GUIDES
Why you’ll love it the magnificent West Sands beach, where the · See famous opening sequence of Chariots of Fire was filmed.
Depart USA Arrive Edinburgh, explore independently Walking tour of St. Andrews including West Sands beach, arrive Aberdeen Dunnottor Castle, explore Aberdeen independently Tour of Glenfiddich Distillery with tasting, sheepdog demonstration at a local farm Cruise along Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, explore Inverness independently Scottish Crannog Center, arrive Glasgow Panoramic tour of Glasgow including St. Mungo Cathedral, the People's Palace, and Glasgow Green, Kelvingrove Art Gallery, arrive Edinburgh Panoramic tour of Edinburgh including Royal Mile, the Princes Street Gardens, and Calton Hill, explore the city independently Depart Scotland, arrive USA
in the footsteps of William Wallace and Mary · Stand Queen of Scots at Dunnottor Castle. Immerse yourself in the whisky-making process at · Glenfiddich Distillery. the intricacies of traditional Highland · Learn shepherding. to spot Nessie during a cruise through the · Try murky and mysterious waters of Loch Ness. what life in the Iron Age was like at the · Discover Scottish Crannog Center. through the charming and historic town of St. · Stroll Andrews, known worldwide as the Home of Golf and site of Scotland's oldest university.
a glimpse of medieval life at Urquhart Castle, · Catch which exhibits a remarkable collection of authentic artifacts and historic replicas left by its residents.
the 8,000 pieces of art at the Kelvingrove Art · Admire Gallery, one of Scotland's most visited attractions. the cultural diversity and impressive history · Explore of Edinburgh, one of the world's finest capital cities. out on a panoramic tour of Glasgow, Scotland's · Set largest city, including St. Mungo Cathedral, the People's Palace, and Glasgow Green.
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Best of Turkey SMALL GROUP TOUR FROM
$2799
*
W/FLIGHTS
FROM
$2199*
TOUR ONLY
15
DAYS
MAR – NOV
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
HOTELS
24 MEALS
GUIDES
Depart USA Arrive Istanbul Sultanahmet Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace Ankara, Mausoleum of Ataturk, Museum of Anatolian Civilizations Lake Tuz, Zelve Open-Air Museum, Avanos, arrive Cappadocia Underground cities of Cappadocia, Open Air Museum of Göreme, Avcilar, Dervent and Pidgeon Valleys Sultanhan, Konya, Mevlana Museum, arrive Antalya Explore independently or optional Aspendos and Düden Waterfalls Excursions Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Laodicea Aphrodisias, arrive Kuşadası Ephesus, explore independently or optional Ephesus Museum and Sirince Village Excursion Pergamon, Asklepion, Troy Ferry ride across Dardanelles, Gallipoli, arrive Istanbul Explore independently or optional Dolmabahçe Palace Excursion or Bosphorus Cruise Depart Turkey, arrive USA
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Why you’ll love it yourself in Istanbul’s history and art at the · Immerse Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, and Hagia Sofia. the magic of Cappadocia at one of its many · Discover underground cities. at Sultanhan, a castle-like structure with · Stop impressive geometric and marble details that were once used as a resting place for camel caravans.
a full day at leisure exploring the coastal cliffs · Spend and towering mountains of Antalya. upon the icy white terraces and steaming hot · Gaze springs in Pamukkale, and visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hierapolis.
the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the · Admire Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. the ancient city of Troy, known as the · Explore location of the Trojan War, according to Homer's poem, The Iliad.
your respects at Gallipoli, the site of the fiercest · Pay battle of World War I.
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Athens & 3 Day Cruise INDEPENDENT PACKAGE FROM
$2449
*
W/FLIGHTS
FROM
$1949*
TOUR ONLY
8
DAYS
MAR – OCT
Athens & 4 Day Cruise INDEPENDENT PACKAGE FROM
$2699
*
W/FLIGHTS
FROM
$2199*
TOUR ONLY
9
DAYS
MAR – OCT
Athens & 7 Day Cruise INDEPENDENT PACKAGE FROM
$3549
*
W/FLIGHTS
FROM
$3049*
TOUR ONLY
12
DAYS
MAY – AUG
Best of Classical Greece SMALL GROUP TOUR FROM
$2999
*
W/FLIGHTS
FROM
$2399*
TOUR ONLY
* per person, double occupancy
9
DAYS
YEAR ROUND
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Highlights of Scandinavia SMALL GROUP TOUR FROM
$5699
*
W/FLIGHTS
FROM
$5199*
TOUR ONLY
12
APR – OCT
DAYS
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
HOTELS
17 MEALS
GUIDES
Why you’ll love it Depart USA Arrive Copenhagen, Denmark, explore independently City tour of Copenhagen including Nyhavn and more Cruise through Copenhagen's canals, explore independently, overnight cruise to Oslo, Norway City tour of Oslo, including Askerhus Fortress, Viking Ship Museum, and more Explore Oslo independently or join optional visit to Edvard Munch Museum or Fram Museum Flåm Railway ride, explore Flåm independently, visit a local brewery Cruise through Nærøyfjord, train ride to Bergen Walking tour of Bergen including Hanseatic Bryggen and more, funicular ride to the top of Mount Fløyen Flight to Stockholm, Sweden, explore independently Tour Stockholm, including Gamla Stan, the Royal Palace, and more Depart Stockholm, arrive USA
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the charming city of Copenhagen, including · Tour the houses of Nyhavn, the famous Little Mermaid, and the Royal Amalienborg Palace.
through Copenhagen’s canals and join an · Travel overnight cruise to Oslo, Norway. Frogner Park, the Royal Palace, City Hall, and · Visit Askerhus Fortress in Oslo. back in time at the Viking Ship Museum and · Step view the world's most well-preserved Viking ships and artifacts.
a bird’s-eye view of Oslo from the top of · Experience the Holmenkollen Ski Jump. past beautiful mountains, waterfalls, and · Ride villages on the famous Flåm Railway. through Nærøyfjord, a UNESCO World · Cruise Heritage site and one of Norway's most spectacular fjords.
Bergen’s Hanseatic Bryggen, the Church of · Tour Mary, the Hakon Fortress, and the famous fish market.
Gamla Stan, the Royal Palace, Vasa Museum, · Visit and City Hall in Stockholm. in traditional Swedish fika coffee and cake · Indulge at a local café.
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Discover the Adriatic VALUE VACATION FROM
$3249
*
W/FLIGHTS
FROM
$2749*
TOUR ONLY
10
APR – SEP
DAYS
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
HOTELS
13 MEALS
GUIDES
Why you’ll love it like a local through the canals of Venice, · Travel Italy, by vaporetto and explore St. Mark’s Basilica,
Depart USA
Doge's Palace, and the Rialto Bridge.
Arrive Venice Walking tour including St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, and the Rialto Bridge, arrive Bled Boat tour of Lake Bled, Bled Castle, Lake Bohinj Klagenfurt, Carinthia, panoramic tour of Lake Wörth Postojna Cave, Predjama Castle, arrive Rovinj Walking tour including Basilica of St. Euphemia, truffle tasting in Livade, olive oil tasting in Vodnjan, Pula Opatija, Vrelo Cave Plitvice Lakes National Park, boat ride across Kozjak Lake, Split, Diocletian’s Palace Depart Croatia, arrive USA
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· Ride a pletna boat on Slovenia's pristine Lake Bled. Klagenfurt, Austria, and learn how dragon lore · Visit inspired the creation of the Lindwurm Fountain. See the crystal-clear waters of Lake Wörth, a natural · wonder that spans over 20 kilometers. Slovenia’s majestic Postojna Cave, an · Explore underground system of tunnels carved out by the Pivka River.
sample Livade's rare and exotic truffle, · InanCroatia, Istrian treasure that takes great skill to unearth. olive oil from Vodnjan, considered one of the · Taste world’s best. the 3000-year-old city of Pula, home to · Discover one of the world’s largest and best-preserved Roman arenas.
along Lungomare promenade in Croatia's · Stroll coastal town of Opatija, once a famous winter resort of the Austrian elite.
through Plitvice Lakes National Park, a · Hike UNESCO World Heritage Site comprised of emerald green lakes, raging waterfalls, and a labyrinth of evergreen trees.
a walking tour of Split, the largest city on the · Take Adriatic coast and the location of Diocletian’s Palace, constructed in the 4th century.
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Croatia Cruise Adventure VALUE VACATION FROM
$3399*
W/FLIGHTS
11
DAYS
APR – SEP
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes FLIGHTS
CRUISE
TRANSFERS
HOTELS
18 MEALS
GUIDES
Why you’ll love it 7 nights cruising the Adriatic Sea in a well· Spend appointed cabin aboard your Adriatic Sea cruise. at the ancient Roman architecture of Split · Marvel during your guided walking tour. the numerous monuments and legends of · Discover Korcula, the birthplace of Marco Polo. · View the famous salt lakes of Mljet National Park. to St. Mary Isle and explore the park · Sail independently by bike, kayak, or scooter. amazing views of Dubrovnik during a buffet · Enjoy dinner on the deck of your cruise ship. Srd Mountain by cable car for breathtaking · Ascend views of Dubrovnik and the Elaphiti Islands. in a variety of local dishes and Croatian · Indulge delicacies at a traditional village party in Kuna. at the Pakleni Islands for a refreshing swim in · Stop the crystal-blue waters. explore Zlatni Rat, one Europe’s · Independently top beaches.
Optional add-ons
· Zagreb and Plitvice Lakes Extension from +$559 For current prices & dates visit FRIENDLYPLANET.COM/ICA
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Depart USA Arrive Split Board cruise ship, walking tour including the Diocletian Palace Cruise to Korcula, walking tour Mljet National Park, boat ride to St. Mary Isle, arrive Dubrovnik, evening cruise along Dubrovnik’s Old City walls Walking tour including cable car to Srd Mountain Cruise to Elaphiti Islands, Trstenik, Kuna, walking tour, village party Scedro, stop for a swim at the Pakleni Islands, walking tour of Hvar Zlatni Rat, Bol, Dalmatia wine cooperative Cruise to Split, explore independently Depart Croatia, arrive USA
Discover Croatia
FROM
$1949*
TOUR ONLY
10
DAYS
MAR – OCT
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes HOTEL
$2449
*
W/FLIGHTS
VALUE VACATION
FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
FROM
Depart USA Arrive Zagreb
16 MEALS
GUIDES
Walking tour including St. Mark's Church and more, arrive Opatija Pula, Rovinj, Livade
Why you’ll love it Split's 4th century palace where Emperor · Explore Diocletian spent his golden years. through the amazing Plitvice Lakes National · Walk Park. · Discover Pula's 2,000 year old Roman amphitheater. to the mysterious sounds resonating from · Listen Zadar's famous Sea Organ. Zagreb's medieval Upper Town, including St. · Visit Mark's Church, Parliament, and Government Palace. your taste buds to the earthy flavors of one of · Treat Istria's greatest treasures, the Zigante truffle. · Sip "Plavac Mali" wine at a winery near Ston. · Take a guided tour of Dubrovnik’s old city.
Plitvice Lakes National Park, boat ride across Kozjak Lake Zadar, tasting at a well-known winery, arrive Split Diocletian’s Palace, Trogir walking tour Dalmatian coast, winery tour and tasting near Ston, arrive Dubrovnik Walking tour including the Franciscan Monastery, Rector's Palace, and more Depart Croatia, arrive USA
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Highlights of the Baltics SMALL GROUP TOUR FROM
$3299
*
W/FLIGHTS
FROM
$2699*
TOUR ONLY
11
APR – OCT
DAYS
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
HOTELS
15 MEALS
GUIDES
Why you’ll love it 3 of Northern Europe's most fascinating · Visit countries: Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. the Old Town, Cathedral Square, the · Discover Orthodox Cathedral of All Saints, and Vilnius University during a tour of Vilnius.
how to create a traditional Kibinai, a savory · Learn Lithuanian pastry. a walk on Laju Takas, a spectacular treetop · Take walking path in Anyksciai. Riga, the "Paris of the North", including the · Tour Old Town, the Swedish Gate, the Monument of
Liberty, Riga's Castle, and the Art Nouveau district.
route to Tallinn, Estonia, visit an eco-farm and · En engage in an organic horticulture workshop. at a cider house in Kaelase to learn about the · Stop process of making cider while enjoying a tasting
·
paired with cheese and snacks.
Stroll through the decorated halls, colorful gardens, and flower park of Kardriorg Palace, considered the jewel of Tallinn.
the fresh air of Lahemaa National Park as you · Enjoy walk along the boardwalks over an Estonian bog. the enchanting 400-year-old fishing village · Explore of Altja.
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Depart USA Arrive Vilnius, Lithuanua, welcome dinner City tour of Vilnius, Jewish Quarter, and the Uzupis District Old Town, optional visit to the Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights Memorial of Paneriai, Trakai Castle, Lithuanian pastry workshop Depart for Riga, Latvia, en route stop in Anyksciai and Birzai, Laju Takas, arrive in Riga City tour of Riga including Riga's Old Town, Art Nouveau district, optional Latvian Open Air Museum tour Explore Riga independently or join optional visit to Gauja National Park Organic horticulture workshop en route to Tallinn, Estonia, cider house visit and tasting Walking tour of Tallinn, Kadriorg Palace, and art museum Lahemaa National Park, Palmse Manor, Open-Air Museum Depart Tallinn, arrive USA
Best of Portugal SMALL GROUP TOUR FROM
$3399
*
W/FLIGHTS
FROM
$2899*
TOUR ONLY
10
APR – NOV
DAYS
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
HOTELS
11 MEALS
GUIDES
Why you’ll love it one of Europe's greatest archaeological · Explore discoveries, the Roman ruins of Conimbriga. Portugal’s greatest expression of 19th · Discover century romanticism at Pena National Palace. your hand at the ancient art of tile painting · Try during a workshop at the Tile Museum in Lisbon. reflect at the Shrine of Fatima, the · Peacefully religious epicenter of Portugal. the canals of Aveiro aboard a traditional · Navigate Moliceiro. delicious ovos moles, a traditional · Taste Portuguese pastry, during a hands-on workshop. by Fatima’s Olive Oil Museum to learn about · Stop olive oil production, followed by a tasting. the fishing town of Nazare, whose · Explore inhabitants have retained their longstanding and colorful fishing traditions.
a wine tasting overlooking the sprawling · Enjoy vineyards of Torres Vedras. atop the granite cliffs of Europe’s · Stand westernmost point, Cape Roca. along the Douro River on a Rabelo boat and · Cruise revel in the stunning views of Porto after visiting one of the city’s famous wine cellars.
a traditional Fado show during your farewell · Attend dinner.
Depart USA Arrive Porto, city tour including Clerigos Tower, the University of Porto, the Lello Bookstore, and the Carmo Church Sightseeing including Sao Bentro Train Station, Misericordia Church, and Ribeira, Port wine cellar with tasting, Douro River cruise Aveiro, Costa Nova Beach, canal cruise via a Moliceiro, pastry workshop Conimbriga, Coimbra University and old town Sanctuary and the Basilicas of Fatima, Olive Oil Museum, Nazare Obidos, Torres Vedras winery and tasting, arrive Lisbon Full day tour including Tile Museum, Jeronimos Monastery, Belem Tower, and the Monument to the Discoveries Sintra, Pena National Palace, Cascais, Casino Estoril, Fado show Depart Portugal, arrive USA
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Italian Treasures
TOUR ONLY
10
DAYS
MAY – NOV
13 MEALS
Arrive Venice GUIDES
in the arts with a Murano glass blowing · Indulge demonstration and silk screening workshop. the flavors that have made Italian cuisine · Taste world famous at FICO Eataly World Bologna. Michelangelo's timeless masterpieces · Appreciate including David and the Sistine Chapel. · Sip world famous wine at a vineyard in Chianti. history come alive at Doge's Palace, Vatican · Watch Museum, Colosseum, and Roman Forum.
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EUROPE
$4849*
Depart USA
Why you’ll love it
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FROM
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes HOTEL
$5449
*
W/FLIGHTS
SMALL GROUP TOUR
FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
FROM
Walking tour including St. Mark's Square and more, Murano glass blowing factory, San Pietro di Castello district, screen printing workshop FICO, walking tour of Bologna’s old center, arrive Florence Walking tour including Michelangelo’s David, the Duomo, and Ponte Vecchio, Oltrarno, Officina Creativa Explore independently or optional Cinque Terre Excursion by train Wine tasting in Chianti, walking tour of Perugia including the Etruscan Arch Rome, Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica Colosseum and the Roman Forum Depart Italy, arrive USA
Italian Treasures & Sorrento SMALL GROUP TOUR FROM
$7599
*
W/FLIGHTS
FROM
$6999*
TOUR ONLY
13
MAY – NOV
DAYS
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
HOTELS
18 MEALS
GUIDES
Why you’ll love it Depart USA Arrive Venice Walking tour including St. Mark's Square and more, Murano glass blowing factory, San Pietro di Castello district, screen printing workshop FICO, walking tour of Bologna’s well-preserved old center, arrive Florence Walking tour including Michelangelo’s David, the Duomo, and Ponte Vecchio, Oltrarno, Officina Creativa Explore Independently or optional Cinque Terre Excursion by train Wine tasting in Chianti, walking tour of Perugia including the Etruscan Arch Rome, Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica Colosseum and the Roman Forum Naples and Pompeii, arrive Sorrento Amalfi Coast drive including Positano and Ravello Explore independently or optional Capri Tour Depart Italy, arrive USA
the cities and countryside of Italy with a group · Travel of no more than 16 travelers. like a local and sip like a sommelier during 2 · Eat lunches and 5 dinners included throughout your trip.
and refresh in carefully selected, centrally · Rest located first-class hotels. yourself in Italy's rich history at Doge's · Immerse Palace in Venice, the Colosseum in Rome, and the ruins of Pompeii.
a Murano glass blowing demonstration to · Attend see how artisans continue the centuries-old tradition.
creative and design your own masterpiece at a · Get traditional silk screening workshop. the traditions, culture, and ingenuity · Discover behind Italian cuisine at FICO, the largest agri-food park in the world.
inspired by Michelangelo's most iconic works of · Be art including the Sistine Chapel, La Pieta, and David. a vineyard and wine cellar in Chianti and · Tour sample some of Italy’s finest wines. la dolce vita along the Amalfi coast’s picturesque · Live villages of Positano and Ravello.
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Latin America TThe countries of Latin America have an irresistible appeal that captivates travelers with their vibrant cultures, varied landscapes, unique wildlife, and hidden treasures. Travel high above the clouds and discover the mountaintop Inca fortress of Machu Picchu, cradled among the peaks of the Andes mountains. Witness rainbows shining against the ever-present mist rising from the powerful Iguazu Falls. Explore a diverse collection of ecosystems teeming with an incredible variety of wildlife, from the lush rainforests and jungles of Costa Rica to the sea lions, blue-footed boobies, and giant tortoises of the Galápagos Islands. Journey off-the-beatenpath to discover the soaring mountains, windy plains, and pristine glaciers of Patagonia. No matter what journey you choose, Latin America offers enchanting voyages filled with contrast and beauty, excitement and adventure, and memories that will last a lifetime.
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Colorful Colombia SMALL GROUP TOUR FROM
$2699*
W/FLIGHTS
10
DAYS
YEAR ROUND
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
HOTELS
15 MEALS
GUIDES
Why you’ll love it the famous works of Fernando Botero at · Admire the Botero Museum in Bogotá. fresh fruit juice as you stroll through the · Sip Paloquemao Market, Bogotá's largest food market. Monserrate Mountain via cable car or · Ascend funicular and enjoy the sprawling views of the city from more than 10,000 ft. above sea level.
the largest collection of pre-Columbian gold · See artifacts ever assembled at Bogotá's Gold Museum. over 600 ft. underground to the Salt · Descend Cathedral of Zipaquirá, a Roman Catholic church adorned with icons, ornaments, and architectural details hand-carved in the halite rock.
your own wax palm and learn why these trees · Plant are so important to the Colombian people. through a Colombian coffee plantation and · Walk participate in the coffee making process. from Pereira to Medellin, allowing more time to · Fly enjoy this unique city. Medellin's Metropolitan Cathedral, Plaza · Explore Botero, Wishes Park, Explora Park, and Botanical Gardens during a comprehensive city tour.
about Santa Elena's silleteros and prepare · Learn your own silleta full of vibrant flowers. Colombian salsa at a dance school in · Master Cartagena. Cartagena independently, or join an · Explore optional excursion to the Rosario Islands, a
Natural National Park created to protect Colombia's Caribbean coral reefs.
Depart USA, arrive Bogotá, Botero Museum Paloquemao Market, cable car or funicular to Monserrate Mountain, walking tour including Bolívar Square, the Gold Museum, and more Zipaquirá, flight to Pereira Willys Jeep ride through the Cocora Valley, Salento Coffee plantation, arrive Medellín Tour including Wishes Park, Explora Park, the Botanical Gardens, and Metro Cable Car ride Santa Elena, flower farm, create a silleta, flight to Cartagena Walking tour including the Clock Tower, Customs Plaza, the church of San Pedro Claver, and more Explore independently or optional Rosario Islands Excursion Depart Colombia, arrive USA
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Costa Rica:
Volcanoes, Rainforests & Beaches INDEPENDENT PACKAGE FROM
$1849
*
W/FLIGHTS
FROM
$1649*
TOUR ONLY
7
AUG - NOV
DAYS
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
HOTELS
11 MEALS
GUIDES
Why you’ll love it Walk along the rainforest canopy, teeming with · many varieties of tropical birds and animals, on a Hanging Bridges tour in Arenal.
possible lava flows or smoke rising from · Witness one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Arenal independently or join optional · Explore excursions, such as horseback riding to La Fortuna
Depart San José, drive through the lush countryside, arrive to your hotel at the foot of the Arenal volcano, explore independently or enjoy the hotel’s gardens, spa, and pool
three days in the coastal area of Playa · Spend Panama at an all-inclusive resort overlooking
Hanging Bridges tour, join optional excursions including horseback riding, zip lining, and kayaking
Waterfall, kayaking on Lake Arenal, embarking on a canopy tour, ziplining and more.
pristine beaches and crystal blue waters of the Pacific Ocean.
Playa Panama's dry tropical forests, home · Discover to over 300 bird species, 100 amphibian and reptile
species, and over 140 species of mammals, including the puma, white-faced monkey, peccary, tapirs, and more.
with an optional visit to the Tabacón Hot · Relax Springs where you can enjoy a refreshing swim as well as dinner.
Optional add-ons
· Tortuguero Extension from +$499 For current prices & dates visit FRIENDLYPLANET.COM/ICH
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Depart USA, arrive San José
LATIN AMERICA
Enjoy time at the beautiful beach, or take an optional excursion to view sloths, Costa Rica’s most sought-after animal encounter, and other beautiful tropical birds and animals in the wild Enjoy more time at the beach, or travel to Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park on an optional day trip from your resort on the coast to the rainforest A final day to enjoy your beach resort, or explore the beautiful landscapes via ATV on an exciting optional adventure Depart Playa Panama, arrive USA
Ecuadorian Amazon Cruise Adventure SMALL GROUP TOUR FROM
$4249
*
W/FLIGHTS
FROM
8
$3949*
DAYS
TOUR ONLY
YEAR ROUND
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes FLIGHTS
CRUISE
TRANSFERS
HOTELS
17 MEALS
GUIDES
Why you’ll love it Depart USA, arrive Quito Flight to Coca, begin your Napo River cruise Yasuni National Park, canoe in a black water lake Visit a Quechua family, cooking class Forest walk, canopy observation tower, night canoe ride Motorized canoe to Coca, flight to Quito City tour including the Presidential Palace, the Monastery of San Francisco, Equatorial Monument, and Teleférico ride Otavalo Market, Peguche Waterfall, depart Quito, arrive in the USA on the following day
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the Napo River for 4 nights aboard the · Cruise superior Manatee Amazon Explorer. at the rich biodiversity of Yasuni National · Marvel Park, home to the legendary pink river dolphin. in a black water lake, among giant otters · Canoe and manatees. a Quechua family and learn about everyday life · Visit on the banks of the Amazon's Napo River. delicious Ecuadorian cuisine during a cooking · Create class hosted by the ship’s expert chef. a canopy tower and enjoy sweeping views · Ascend high above the lush treetops of the Amazon rainforest.
a guided nighttime forest walk to observe the · Join Amazon's nocturnal activity. the “Middle of the World” at Quito's · Discover Equatorial Monument. through stalls full of handmade, · Browse multicolored sweaters, ponchos, hats, necklaces, and more at the indigenous Otavalo Market.
breathtaking views of Peguche Waterfall, a · Enjoy spiritual site that has inspired many tales, myths, and legends among the people of Otavalo.
Optional add-ons
· Galapagos Islands Extension from +$2199 TO SPEAK TO A TRAVEL SPECIALIST CALL 877.409.9765
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Peru, Galapagos Islands & Quito SMALL GROUP TOUR FROM
$5999* W/FLIGHTS
16
DAYS
YEAR ROUND
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
HOTELS
24 MEALS
GUIDES
Why you’ll love it Ollantaytambo, an Inca estate built with · Explore stone quarried from high up on the opposite side of
Depart USA, arrive Lima
on the Vistadome train through the lush · Travel Urubamba Valley to Machu Picchu, one of the most
Flight to Cusco, Pisac, Ollantaytambo
the Urubamba River.
enigmatic archaeological sites in the world.
the magnificent Los Gemelos (The Twins in · View English), two enormous collapsed magma chambers engulfed by a scalesia forest.
up close and personal with giant Galapagos · Get tortoises at a 600-acre private reserve. through the famous prickly-pear cactus forest, · Trek and see Darwin Finches, Lava Lizards and more! with sea lions, white tipped reef sharks, sea · Snorkel turtles, penguins and more in the Galapagos Islands' warm shallow waters.
in the northern and southern hemispheres · Stand simultaneously at Quito's Equatorial Monument. the Teleférico to approximately 13,285 feet · Ride above sea level for breathtaking views of Quito and the surrounding snow-capped volcanoes.
the forested trails that lead to the stunning · Hike Peguche Waterfall. · Shop for unique handicrafts at the Otavalo Market.
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LATIN AMERICA
Larco Herrera Museum, city tour Vistadome train to Machu Picchu, guided tour of the site Explore independently or optional 2nd visit to Machu Picchu, arrrive Cusco Explore independently or optional Chincero and/or Tipon Excursions Cusco city tour, Sacsayhuaman visit, flight to Lima Day in transit Fly to the Galapagos then ferry to Santa Cruz Island, Los Gemelos, Puerto Ayora Tortuga Bay, kayak in Punta Estrada Speedboat to Isabela Island Las Tintoreras, Flamingo Lagoon Concha de Perla, return to Puerto Ayora Flight to Quito Quito city tour Otavalo Market, Peguche Waterfall, depart Ecuador, arrive in the USA on the following day
Galapagos Islands Adventure SMALL GROUP TOUR
HOTELS
$3299
*
W/FLIGHTS
FROM
$2999*
TOUR ONLY
7
DAYS
YEAR ROUND
* per person, double occupancy
Depart USA, arrive Quito Flight to Baltra Island, ferry to Santa Cruz Island, Los Gemelos, Puerto Ayora
Package includes FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
FROM
Tortuga Bay, kayak in Punta Estrada
10 MEALS
GUIDES
Speedboat to Puerto Villamil, Isabela Island Las Tintoreras, Flamingo Lagoon
Why you’ll love it Los Gemelos, two collapsed lava chambers · Discover teeming with great biodiversity. with giant Galapagos tortoises at a 600-acre · Mingle private reserve. to the famous prickly-pear cactus forest in · Hike search of Darwin Finches, Lava Lizards, and more! at Punta Estrada and see the iconic · Kayak blue-footed boobies. Snorkel alongside sea lions, sea turtles, penguins, · and more in the islands’ warm, shallow waters. the fascinating marine life in the · Observe crystal-clear waters of Concha de Perla.
Concha de Perla, return to Puerto Ayora Flight to Quito, depart Ecuador, arrive in the USA on the following day
Optional ad-ons
· Quito Extension from +$649 For current prices & dates visit FRIENDLYPLANET.COM/IGG
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Sensational Peru & Iguazu Falls SMALL GROUP TOUR
HOTELS
W/FLIGHTS
10
DAYS
YEAR ROUND
* per person, double occupancy
Larco Herrera Museum, panoramic tour including Miraflores and more
12 MEALS
Flight to Cusco, Pisac Market, Ollantaytambo GUIDES
Why you’ll love it to the high altitude of the Andes · Acclimate Mountains with a visit to Ollantaytambo. the amazing 15th-century Inca citadel of · Explore Machu Picchu. the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, an engineering · Discover feat that astounds archaeologists. the mist of 275 cataracts at Iguazu Falls, one of · Feel the greatest natural wonders of the world.
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$3499*
Depart USA, arrive Lima
Package includes FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
FROM
LATIN AMERICA
Vistadome train to Machu Picchu, guided tour of the site Aguas Calientes, explore independently or optional 2nd visit to Machu Picchu, arrive Cusco Explore independently or optional Chinchero and/or Tipon Excursions Cusco city tour including Plaza de Armas and more, flight to Lima Flight to Iguazu Falls Iguazu Falls from the Argentinean side, Devil’s Throat, folklore performance Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian side, flight to Lima, arrive in the USA on the following day
A Taste of South America SMALL GROUP TOUR FROM
$3299*
W/FLIGHTS
10
DAYS
YEAR ROUND
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
HOTELS
10 MEALS
GUIDES
Why you’ll love it Depart USA Arrive Rio de Janeiro Corcovado Mountain, Christ the Redeemer Sugarloaf Mountain, New Cathedral Flight to Iguazu, Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian side Iguazu Falls from the Argentinean side, Devil’s Throat Flight to Buenos Aires, explore independently City tour including Casa Rosada, Avenue 9 de Julio, Florida Street, La Boca, and Recoleta Cemetery, private Argentinean music performance Explore independently or optional Argentine Cattle Ranch Excursion Morning at leisure, guided tour of El Zanjón de Granados, depart Argentina, arrive in the USA on the following day
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Corcovado Mountain via cog railway to the · Ascend most recognizable landmark of Rio de Janeiro, the 125-foot Christ the Redeemer statue.
on elaborate Carnival costumes and learn about · Try the history of Samba at the Acadêmicos da Grande Rio samba school.
a cable car to the peak of Sugarloaf Mountain, a · Ride 1,300-foot crag offering stunning views of the crescent beaches below.
downtown Rio de Janeiro and visit the New · Tour Cathedral. at Iguazu Falls, the largest waterfall system in · Marvel the world that forms a natural boundary between Brazil and Argentina.
why Buenos Aires is so often referred to as · Discover “the Paris of the South" during a city tour. through the charming neighborhood of La · Walk Boca, famous for its colorful houses and street tango performers.
the beautiful Recoleta Cemetery, the elegant · Visit (and expensive) burial location of Eva Peron, heroine of the poor.
about Buenos Aires' earliest settlements · Learn during a guided tour of El Zanjón de Granados. a private music performance that showcases · Attend the traditions unique to each region of Argentina. Buenos Aires independently or join an · Explore optional excursion to an Argentine cattle ranch.
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Best of Peru SMALL GROUP TOUR FROM
$4199*
W/FLIGHTS
10
DAYS
YEAR ROUND
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
HOTELS
13 MEALS
GUIDES
Why you’ll love it modern and colonial Lima, from the · Explore Monastery of San Francisco and the Plaza Mayor to the grand Cathedral of Lima and the fashionable districts of San Isidro and Miraflores.
for handmade traditional crafts at the · Bargain bustling Pisac Market. the well-preserved ruins of Ollantaytambo, · Tour once a stronghold of Inca resistance to Spanish colonization.
about the traditional techniques of weaving, · Learn dyeing, and spinning in Chinchero's vibrant artisan weaver’s complex.
awe-inspiring Machu Picchu, a sprawling · Traverse Inca citadel built on steep escarpments shrouded by mist.
Sacsayhuaman, an Inca fortress built with stone · Visit extracted from quarries over 12 miles away. Cusco, capital of the ancient Inca Empire · Discover located at 11,000 feet above sea level. with the Uros, an ancient people who build · Interact their homes, furniture, boats, and even the floating islands they live on with Lake Titicaca's abundant totora reed.
the beautiful woven goods created by · Admire Taquileños, the locals of Taquile, the largest island on the Peruvian side of the lake.
Optional add-ons & Puerto Maldonado Extension · Tambopata from +$999
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LATIN AMERICA
Depart USA, arrive Lima City tour including the Monastery of San Francisco, the Archbishop's Palace, Miraflores, and more Flight to Cusco, Pisac Market, Ollantaytambo Chinchero, explore independently or optional Maras or Moray Excursion Vistadome train to Machu Picchu, guided tour of the site Explore independently or optional second visit to Machu Picchu, return to Cusco City tour of Cusco including Plaza de Armas, Koricancha, Sacsayhuaman Fortress, and Puka Pukara Flight to Juliaca, Puno Lake Titicaca, floating island of Uros, Taquile, return to Puno City tour of Puno including the Puma Uta viewpoint and more, depart Peru, arrive in the USA on the following day
For current prices & dates visit FRIENDLYPLANET.COM/IAP
Exotic Peru
FROM
$2399*
W/FLIGHTS
SMALL GROUP TOUR
HOTELS
YEAR ROUND
Depart USA, arrive Lima
8 MEALS
GUIDES
Why you’ll love it the incredible collection of pre-Columbian · View textiles, ceramics, and jewelry at the Larco Herrera Museum in Lima.
for locally made clothing, ceramics and · Shop handicrafts at the Pisac Market. Ollantaytambo, the best surviving · Discover example of Inca city planning. at the impressive architectural feat of · Marvel Machu Picchu. the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, a complex of · Visit massive walls that exhibit Inca power as well as the skills of Inca architects.
DAYS
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
7
Puka Pukara, which is thought to have been · Explore a military stronghold of the Incan Empire.
Larco Herrera Museum, panoramic tour including the Plaza de Armas, San Isidro, and more Flight to Cusco, Pisac Market, Ollantaytambo Vistadome train to Machu Picchu, guided tour of the site Explore independently or optional 2nd visit to Machu Picchu, arrive Cusco Explore independently or optional Chinchero and/or Tipon Excursions Cusco city tour including Plaza de Armas and Koricancha, Sacsayhuaman Fortress, Puka Pukara, flight to Lima, arrive in the USA on the following day
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Africa Renowned for incredible, wildlife-rich landscapes, sweeping vistas, and cosmopolitan cities, Africa offers travelers a wealth of unforgettable experiences. Set out across the expansive savannah with an expert ranger in search of grazing water buffalo, towering giraffes, stealthy lions, and more. Cruise past hippos along the shores of Lake Naivasha, make way for elephants crossing the Chobe River or embark on a safari cruise on the Zambezi River under a breathtaking African sunset. Listen to the pounding hooves of millions of wildebeest as they migrate toward green pastures and abundant sources of water. Soar silently above the most inaccessible parts of the African bush in a hot air balloon for a breathtaking, exhilarating perspective. Witness the awe-inspiring display of raw power at Victoria Falls. The thunderous roar of the world’s largest waterfall is often accompanied by multiple rainbows and an ever-present cloud of spray. After the thrill of game-seeking on safari, take a step beyond the natural world and explore neighborhoods, meet locals, and discover a panoply of cultures in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Nairobi. To safari is to journey, and Africa is the place to be.
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Kenya Safari Express
FROM
$2599
W/FLIGHTS
TOUR ONLY
7
DAYS
YEAR ROUND
Arrive Nairobi
14 MEALS
Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphans' Nursery, Great Rift Valley GUIDES
Why you’ll love it
Hell’s Gate National Park, morning game drive, Lake Naivasha boat safari Masai Mara National Reserve, afternoon game drive
the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphans' · Visit Nursery, where young elephants are cared for until
Morning game drive or optional Hot Air Balloon Safari, afternoon game drive, optional Masai Village Tour
new trees through seed bombing, a technique · Plant that generates new seedlings by sowing seed balls. endangered giraffes at the Langata · Hand-feed Giraffe Center. a boat safari on Lake Naivasha and view a · Enjoy wide variety of animals, including giant hippos. the Karen Blixen Museum, previously home to · Tour the author whose memoir inspired the Oscar-
Nairobi, lunch at Carnivore Restaurant, Karen Blixen Museum, Kazuri Bead Factory, Langata Giraffe Center, depart Kenya, arrive in the USA on the following day
they are ready to be released back into the wild.
winning film, Out of Africa.
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$1999*
Depart USA
Package includes HOTELS
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* per person, double occupancy
SMALL GROUP TOUR
FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
*
AFRICA
For current prices & dates visit FRIENDLYPLANET.COM/ISK
Best of Kenya & Tanzania Safari SMALL GROUP TOUR FROM
$5999*
W/FLIGHTS
14
DAYS
YEAR ROUND
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
HOTELS
34 MEALS
GUIDES
Why you’ll love it Depart USA Arrive Nairobi Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphans' Nursery, Karen Blixen Museum, Langata Giraffe Center Arrive Samburu Reserve, afternoon game drive Morning and afternoon game drives Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Jane Goodall Chimpanzee sanctuary, game drive Lake Nakuru National Park, morning and afternoon game drives Arrive Masai Mara National Reserve, afternoon game drive Morning game drive or optional Hot Air Balloon Safari, evening game drive Morning game drive, flight to Tanzania Tarangire National Park, morning and afternoon game drives Lake Manyara National Park, afternoon game drive
· Set out on 14 game drives in search of the "Big 5". · Enjoy dinner at the famous Carnivore Restaurant. in love with the orphaned elephant babies of · Fall Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphans' Nursery and learn how these adorable creatures are nurtured before being released back into the wild.
about the production of handmade beads at · Learn the Kazuri Bead Factory, which employs local women and single mothers.
new trees through seed bombing, a technique · Plant that generates new seedlings by sowing seed balls. the Karen Blixen Museum, previously the · Explore home of the author whose memoir inspired the Oscar-winning film, Out of Africa.
Hand-feed endangered giraffes at the Langata · Giraffe Center. the efforts to save chimpanzees from extinction · See at the Jane Goodall Chimpanzee sanctuary. · Enjoy a picnic lunch in the Ngorongoro Crater.
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area Depart Tanzania, arrive in the USA on the following day
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Kenya Wildlife Safari SMALL GROUP TOUR FROM
$3999
*
W/FLIGHTS
FROM
$3399*
TOUR ONLY
10
DAYS
YEAR ROUND
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
HOTELS
22 MEALS
GUIDES
Why you’ll love it out on nine incredible game drives in search of · Set the “Big 5” and more. in love with the orphaned elephant babies of · Fall Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphans' Nursery and learn how these adorable creatures are cared for before being released back into the wild.
Arrive in Nairobi, dinner at Carnivore Restaurant
women and single mothers.
Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphans' Nursery, Karen Blixen Museum, Langata Giraffe Center
about the production of handmade beads at · Learn the Kazuri Bead Factory, which employs local in seed bombing, a technique that · Participate generates new vegetation by sowing seed balls. the Karen Blixen Museum, previously home to · Tour the author whose memoir inspired the Oscarwinning film, Out of Africa.
endangered giraffes at the Langata · Hand-feed Giraffe Center. the efforts to save chimpanzees from extinction · See at the Jane Goodall Chimpanzee sanctuary. in an array of exotic meats at the famous · Indulge Carnivore Restaurant. high above the Masai Mara while watching · Fly herds of animals below during an optional Hot Air Balloon Safari with champagne breakfast.
8-nights' accommodations at superior · Enjoy Nairobi hotels and safari lodges.
Want more? Wildlife Safari with Victoria Falls · Kenya 14 days from $5199 W/FLIGHTS
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Depart USA
AFRICA
Arrive Samburu Reserve, afternoon game drive Morning and evening game drives Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Jane Goodall Chimpanzee sanctuary, afternoon game drive Lake Nakuru National Park, morning and afternoon game drives Arrive Masai Mara National Reserve, afternoon game drive Morning game drive or optional Hot Air Balloon Safari and Champagne Breakfast, afternoon game drive Depart Kenya, arrive in the USA on the following day
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Highlights of Southern Africa SMALL GROUP TOUR FROM
$3749*
W/FLIGHTS
11
DAYS
YEAR ROUND
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
HOTELS
13 MEALS
GUIDES
Why you’ll love it 3 icons of Southern Africa on a single trip: Cape · Visit Town, South Africa; Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe; and Chobe, Botswana.
a city tour of Cape Town, including Table · Enjoy Mountain, the Castle of Good Hope, and Chapman’s Peak.
Depart USA Arrive Cape Town, South Africa City tour including Table Mountain, Cape Point, and Boulders Beach
by funicular railway to Cape Point for · Journey breathtaking views of the Cape of Good Hope. two days exploring Cape Town independently · Spend or enjoy an optional Cape Winelands Tour and
Explore independently or optional Cape Winelands tour
African Jackass penguins play along the · Watch sands of Boulder Beach. the thunderous roar of Victoria Falls, the · Hear world’s largest waterfall. along the Zambezi River at sunset and take 3 · Cruise additional safari outings to spot an abundance of
Flight to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Bo-Kaap Melting Pot Tour with Cooking Class.
wildlife along the river and in the Chobe National Preserve.
endangered giraffes at the Langata · Hand-feed Giraffe Center. the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphans' · Visit Nursery, where young elephants are cared for until they are ready to be released back into the wild.
the process of hand-making beads at the · Witness Kazuri Bead Factory Store.
Explore independently or optional Bo-Kaap Melting Pot Tour and Cooking Class Victoria Falls tour, Zambezi River cruise Transfer to Chobe National Park, Botswana, Chobe River boat safari Morning game drive, Chobe River boat safari Morning game drive, flight to Nairobi, Kenya Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Langata Giraffe Center, depart Kenya, arrive in the USA the following Day
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Best of South Africa SMALL GROUP TOUR FROM
$4199*
W/FLIGHTS
12
DAYS
YEAR ROUND
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
HOTELS
19 MEALS
GUIDES
Why you’ll love it South Africa's largest and most populous city, · Visit Johannesburg, and learn about the country’s Depart USA Arrive Johannesburg Liliesleaf Farm and Soweto Arrive Karongwe Private Game Reserve, afternoon game drive Morning game drive, bush walk Panorama Route, Blyde River Canyon, arrive Kruger National Park Morning game drive, Boma Dinner Flight to Cape Town Half day city tour including cable car to Table Mountain and Malay Quarter (Bo-Kaap) Hout Bay, Boulders Beach, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens Explore independently or optional Walk to Freedom Tour Depart South Africa, arrive in the USA on the following day
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AFRICA
poignant past at Liliesleaf Farm and the Apartheid Museum.
a close-up look at daily life in the bustling · Experience neighborhood of Soweto. face-to-face with lions, leopards, elephants, · Come rhinos, buffalo, and more during 3 game drives and a bush walk in Karongwe Private Game Reserve and Kruger National Park.
the awe-inspiring views at Blyde River · Admire Canyon, one of the world's largest canyons, as you drive along the breathtakingly beautiful Panorama Route.
in the scenic and historic highlights of beautiful · Bask Cape Town, including a trip to Table Mountain by cable car.
Cape Point including Hout Bay, Boulders · Explore Beach, and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. your experienced ranger on a bush walk · Accompany and learn about animal tracking as well as bird and plant identification.
a special Boma Dinner with your fellow · Enjoy travelers. your own bead and wire art souvenir at · Create Streetwires.
Want more? of South Africa with Victoria Falls · Best 15 days from $5699 W/FLIGHTS
Incredible South Africa SMALL GROUP TOUR FROM
$7899*
W/FLIGHTS
13
DAYS
YEAR ROUND
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes FLIGHTS
TRAIN
TRANSFERS HOTELS
22 MEALS
GUIDES
Why you’ll love it Depart USA Arrive Johannesburg City tour including Soweto and Apartheid Museum Flight to private game reserve, afternoon game drive Morning and afternoon game drives Morning game drive, Panorama Route, Bourke's Luck Potholes Transfer to Pretoria to begin your Rovos Rail adventure Kimberley, The Big Hole, Diamond Mine Museum Village of Matjiesfontein, arrive Cape Town City tour including Table Mountain
an in-depth perspective of South Africa's · Gain tempestuous past with visits to Johannesburg’s Soweto and Apartheid Museum.
up close and personal with African wildlife on 4 · Get game drives at a private game reserve. the Blyde River Canyon and the never-ending · View Lowveld landscape from the ledge of God's Window while exploring the Panorama Route.
Journey luxuriously through South Africa’s stunning · countryside aboard Rovos Rail, among the world’s most deluxe rail experiences.
about the history of South African diamond · Learn mining with stops at the Diamond Mine Museum and the Big Hole.
by cable car to the top of Table Mountain, · Ascend Cape Town's most striking landmark. through the South African winelands and · Travel learn about the wine-making process while enjoying tastings and cellar tours.
Winelands tour and tastings, Franschhoek, Stellenbosch
Want more?
Explore independently or optional Cape Point Tour
South Africa with Victoria Falls · Incredible 17 days from $9799 W/FLIGHTS
Depart South Africa, arrive in the USA on the following day
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North Africa & the Middle East North Africa and the Middle East offer an endless amount of natural beauty, diverse culture, and rich history. From the preserved ruins and biblical sites to the futuristic cities, the “cradle of civilization” blends ancient and modern seamlessly. Explore the Sahara Desert on camelback and the mystique of the Great Pyramids. Travel where East meets West in Istanbul and soar above Cappadocia's fairytale landscape. Listen to the ever-present bartering along the souks teeming with spices, textiles, and jewelry. Indulge in the dynamic culinary scene in Tel Aviv, or dine on delicious tajine paired with a cup of mint tea. Have fun on the playground of the rich and famous, a destination more lavish and dazzling than you can possibly imagine. Step back in time to witness the earth’s oldest communities juxtaposed with the modernity of the 21st century.
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Best of Morocco SMALL GROUP TOUR FROM
$3449
*
W/FLIGHTS
FROM
$2949*
TOUR ONLY
12
SEP – MAY
DAYS
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
HOTELS
24 MEALS
GUIDES
Why you’ll love it the wineries and castles of Meknes beneath · Tour the Middle Atlas Mountains. the ruins, mosaics, and thermal baths of · Discover Volubilis, considered the ancient capital of the kingdom of Mauretania.
· Attend a henna session in Fez. · Create one of a kind pottery at a workshop in Fez. through the sweeping sands of the Sahara · Journey Desert in a 4x4 Jeep. a local open-air market in Rissani that · Visit specializes in dates. a traditional dance performance in the small · Attend village of Khamlia. by camelback over the Erg Chebbi sand dunes · Ride to witness an incredible Moroccan sunset. at Todra Gorge Canyon, a natural wonder · Marvel carved out by the Dades River. along the Thousand Kasbahs Road to · Travel Ait-Ben-Haddou, an ancient city constructed of clay on the edge of the High Atlas Mountains.
through the souks of Marrakesh, full of · Wander storytellers, snake charmers, and fire-eaters. · Enjoy dinner hosted by a local family in their home.
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Depart USA Arrive Casablanca, city tour including the Hassan II Mosque and more Rabat, city tour including Hassan Tower and more, Meknes, winery tour and tasting, arrive Fez City tour including the Karouine Mosque and Medina of Fez Roman ruins of Volubilis, pottery workshop Drive to Erfoud through the Middle Atlas Mountains and Ziz Valley 4x4 jeep ride through the Sahara Desert, Rissani, village of Khamlia, camelback ride over the dunes Tinghir, Todra Gorge Canyon, arrive Boumalne Dades Taourirt Kasbah, Ait-Ben-Haddou, arrive Marrakesh City tour including the Menara Gardens and Djemaa El Fna market, homehosted dinner with a Moroccan family Explore independently or optional Essaouira Tour Depart Morocco, arrive USA
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Best of Egypt & Nile Cruise SMALL GROUP TOUR FROM
$3099*
W/FLIGHTS
11
DAYS
YEAR ROUND
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes FLIGHTS
CRUISE
TRANSFERS
HOTELS
21 MEALS
GUIDES
Why you’ll love it Depart USA Arrive Cairo, panoramic tour including Zamalek Island, Cairo Opera House, the Qasr El Nil Bridge, and more Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Saladin, Khan El Khalili Bazaar Pyramids of Cheops and Chephren, Sphinx Flight to Luxor, begin your Nile River cruise, East Bank, Temple of Karnak West Bank, Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, King Tutankhamun’s tomb Edfu, Temple of Horus, Kom Ombo Sail to Aswan, Philae Temple, felucca tour, High Tea Aswan’s High Dam, optional Abu Simbel Tour, flight to Cairo Explore independently or optional Memphis & Sakkara Excursion Depart Egypt, arrive USA
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NORTH AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST
a free upgrade to a middle deck cabin aboard · Enjoy the 5-star MS Tulip. the famous Khan El Khalili Bazaar, full of exotic · Shop spices, clothing, jewelry, and other treasures. the mysterious Sphinx and the Great Pyramids · View of Cheops at Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
the the Temple of Karnak, one of the most · Visit significant monuments of the Pharaonic legacy. the Valley of the Kings, once a royal burial · Explore ground for pharaohs. · Discover the ancient tomb of King Tutankhamun. the Temple of Hatshepsut, an architectural · Tour wonder built beneath a looming cliff face. at the towering sandstone walls of the · Marvel Temple of Horus, one of Egypt's best-preserved temples.
the Egyptian Museum's extensive collection · Browse of ancient treasures. aboard a felucca to The Terrace in the Old · Sail Cataract Hotel for a traditional High Tea experience.
Optional add-ons
· Jordan & Petra Extension from +$1399
Best of Jordan SMALL GROUP TOUR FROM
$3799
*
W/FLIGHTS
FROM
$3099*
TOUR ONLY
10
DAYS
YEAR ROUND
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
HOTELS
13 MEALS
GUIDES
Why you’ll love it Amman's ancient Roman Theater, · Tour Archaeological Museum, and Citadel, which
contains the remains of the massive Temple of Hercules.
Depart USA Arrive Amman City tour including the Citadel, Abdullah I Mosque, and the Archaeological Museum, natural soap workshop Jerash, Ajloun, Umm Qais, Gadara, basket weaving workshop Madaba, Mount Nebo, Shobak Castle, arrive Petra Walk or horseback ride through the Siq, guided tour including the Treasury, the Royal Tombs, and more Siq Al-Barid, jeep ride through the desert, Bedouin family visit, camel ride through Wadi Rum Bethany, Dead Sea, explore independently or optional Hot Air Balloon Ride or optional Ma’in Hot Springs Excursion Explore independently, relax at the hotel spa or float on the Dead Sea Depart Jordan, arrive USA
your own natural soap at a community project · Make that helps refugee women earn a living. Jerash, a well-preserved provincial Roman · Explore town, popularly known as "Pompeii of the East". in spectacular views over Lake Tiberias, also · Take called the Sea of Galilee, and the Golan Heights from Umm Qais.
your own basket using a technique passed · Weave down through generations at Beit Al Baraka. along the 5,000 year-old King's Highway, a · Drive stretch of road dotted with ancient Holy Land sites, including Madaba and Mount Nebo.
or travel by horseback through the Siq, a · Walk narrow gorge that leads to the impressive city of Petra, and enjoy a guided walking tour.
Siq Al-Barid, also known as “Little Petra”, · Visit comprised of tombs, temples, water channels, and cisterns carved out of rock.
in jeeps to the oasis where Lawrence of Arabia · Ride was filmed. Bedouin hospitality as you learn about their · Enjoy way of life. on the Dead Sea, the deepest hypersaline lake · Float in the world.
For current prices & dates visit FRIENDLYPLANET.COM/IJB
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Discover Israel VALUE VACATION FROM
$3299
*
W/FLIGHTS
FROM
$2699*
TOUR ONLY
10
DAYS
YEAR ROUND
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
HOTELS
15 MEALS
GUIDES
Why you’ll love it about cutting-edge Israeli start-ups at the · Learn “State of Mind” Innovation Center in Tel Aviv. Tel Aviv's most prominent collection of · Admire Bauhaus buildings along Rothschild Boulevard. the eclectic flavors of Israeli cuisine during a · Taste Carmel Market tasting tour or Vegan culinary tour. a meal with kibbutz members after visiting the · Enjoy Netafim Greenhouse Innovation Center at Kibbutz Magal.
a family-owned boutique winery in the Golan · Visit Heights for a tour and a wine tasting. · Embark on a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. a traditional Shabbat dinner with an · Experience Israeli family. a cable car to the desert fortress of Masada, the · Ride last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots in their struggle
· ·
against the Romans in 73 CE.
Float in the extraordinarily buoyant waters of the Dead Sea, Earth's lowest elevation on land at 1,388 feet below sea level. Explore ancient and modern Jerusalem, including the City of David, the Western Wall, and the Church of Holy the Sepulchre.
a true understanding of the Holocaust's impact · Gain at Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center.
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· Eilat & Petra Extension from +$899 56
NORTH AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST
Depart USA Arrive Tel Aviv “State of Mind” Innovation Center, Jaffa, culinary tour, Tel Aviv’s Rothschild Boulevard Caesarea, Ein Shemer, Kibbutz Magal Golan Heights, Safed, Sea of Galilee boat ride Akko, arrive Jerusalem Masada, Dead Sea, return to Jerusalem, Sound and Light Show at the Tower of David Old City tour including the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and more New City tour including Yad Vashem and the Israel Museum Depart Israel, arrive USA
For current prices & dates visit FRIENDLYPLANET.COM/IDL
Dazzling Dubai INDEPENDENT PACKAGE FROM
$1899
*
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FROM
$1299*
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6
DAYS
AUG - APR
Dazzling Dubai & Cairo SMALL GROUP TOUR FROM
$2799*
W/FLIGHTS
9
DAYS
SEP – APR
Dazzling Dubai & India SMALL GROUP TOUR FROM
$2599*
W/FLIGHTS
11
DAYS
AUG – APR
Dazzling Dubai & Kenya SMALL GROUP TOUR FROM
$3899*
W/FLIGHTS
10
DAYS
SEP – APR
* per person, double occupancy
For current prices & dates visit FRIENDLYPLANET.COM/DUBAI
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Expo 2020 Dubai at a glance Featuring more than 190 country pavilions, over 200 restaurants, and 60 live shows daily, every moment of the expo is overflowing with new experiences for creativity, collaboration, and innovation! Now through March 31, 2022, a trip to Dubai is even better with included tickets and transfers to the once-in-a-lifetime, grandest event ever held in the Middle East. Explore the itineraries at friendlyplanet.com/Dubai.
Visit the Turkmenistan pavilion and celebrate the country’s historical, cultural, and industrial achievements.
Enjoy a series of six music festivals featuring artists from across the globe at the Jubilee Stage.
Take in views of stunning architecture during brunch at 2020 Clubby Emaar, a hospitality venue located at the heart of the Expo 2020 Dubai.
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Immerse yourself in spectacular visuals at the at the 360° projection surface of the Al Wasl Dome.
What was once a dream is now a reality - Expo 2020 Dubai is here to welcome the world.
Asia The world’s largest continent is as diverse as its vast population. From the towering, snow-clad Himalayas to the bustling cities cradled by quiet countryside villages, Asia is a mix of complementary opposites waiting to be explored. Navigate lively streets and floating market canals brimming with fragrant food and unique handicrafts. Admire ornately adorned temples and impressive Buddha statues. Search for elusive tigers and gaze upon the magnificent Taj Mahal. Throughout Asia, the magnitude of five millennia of civilization spreads across a vast and beautiful land that must be experienced to be believed.
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A Taste of Vietnam
TOUR ONLY
10
DAYS
SEP – MAY
12 MEALS
Arrive Ho Chi Minh City, city tour including Reunification Hall and more GUIDES
Planet offsets your entire land package · Friendly through carbon-neutral programs supporting
reforestation, clean water, replenishing mangroves, and seeding coral reefs.
a special dinner prepared by disadvantaged · Savor youth studying at STREETS International. · Sink your toes into the white sands of China Beach. · Set sail on the emerald green waters of Halong Bay. a water puppet show performed by the · Attend artists of Yen Duc Village.
Optional add-ons
· Bangkok Extension from +$549 ASIA
$1399*
Depart USA, en route
Why you’ll love it
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* per person, double occupancy
Package includes HOTELS
$1899
*
W/FLIGHTS
SMALL GROUP TOUR
FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
FROM
Explore independently or optional Ben Tre and Saigon Nightlife Excursions Flight to Da Nang, arrive Hoi An, optional Cu Chi Tunnels Tour Explore independently or optional Hoi An and My Son Excursions Flight to Halong Bay Halong Bay cruise, Yen Duc Village, water puppet show, arrive Hanoi City tour including One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison (Hanoi Hilton), and more Depart Vietnam, arrive USA
For current prices & dates visit FRIENDLYPLANET.COM/IVT
Best of Vietnam & Cambodia SMALL GROUP TOUR FROM
$4149
*
W/FLIGHTS
FROM
17
$3649*
SEP – MAY
DAYS
TOUR ONLY
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes FLIGHTS
CRUISE
TRANSFERS
HOTELS
25 MEALS
GUIDES
Why you’ll love it Depart USA, en route Arrive Hanoi, Hanoi’s Old Quarter Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, KOTO Halong Bay cruise, cooking class Tai Chi lesson,Titov Beach Island, arrive Hoi An Explore independently or various optional excursions Hoi An walking tour, Reaching Out workshop, arrive Hue An Dinh Palace, Thien Mu Pagoda, boat ride to Dong Ba Market Flight to Ho Chi Minh City, city tour Cu Chi Tunnels Mekong Delta, Cai Be, canal boat ride Flight to Cambodia, Angkor Thom Angkor Wat, Lake Tonle Sap boat ride Flight to Phnom Penh, Royal Palace, National Museum Choeung Ek Killing Fields, Tuol Sleng Museum of Genocidal Crimes
Hanoi’s must-see sights, including the · Experience “Hanoi Hilton” and the One Pillar Pagoda. a delicious Vietnamese lunch at KOTO, a · Enjoy non-profit restaurant and vocational training program for disadvantaged and previously homeless youth in Vietnam.
Cruise along serene Halong Bay aboard an · Indochina Sails junk and attend a Vietnamese cooking class directed by the boat's chef.
by the Reaching Out workshop, a fair-trade · Stop organization where traditional handicrafts are made by disabled craftspeople.
the Cu Chi Tunnels, a network of underground · Tour passageways used during the Vietnam War. Ho Chi Minh City’s Old Saigon Post Office, · Visit Reunification Hall, and War Remnants Museum. Angkor Wat, a 12th century Buddhist temple · Explore complex considered an architectural masterpiece and one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Optional add-ons
· Bangkok Extension from +$549 For current prices & dates visit FRIENDLYPLANET.COM/ICV
Depart Cambodia, arrive USA
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Ancient Capitals of Indochina SMALL GROUP TOUR FROM
$4699
*
W/FLIGHTS
FROM
16
$4199*
SEP – MAY
DAYS
TOUR ONLY
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes FLIGHTS
CRUISE
TRANSFERS
HOTELS
26 MEALS
GUIDES
Why you’ll love it Planet offsets your entire land package · Friendly through carbon-neutral programs supporting
reforestation, clean water, replenishing mangroves, and seeding coral reefs.
Arrive Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Laos, and Vietnam.
Flight to Siem Reap, Lake Tonle Sap
the sights, history, and culture of three · Enjoy fascinating countries on one journey: Cambodia,
· Marvel at the ruins of Angkor Archaeological Park. the Mekong River and visit the Pak Ou Caves, · Cruise where thousands of gold Buddha statues are found. in a Laos Baci Ceremony and express · Participate goodwill and luck to others. your taste buds with a foodie tour of Hanoi, · Awaken hosted by a local chef. sail on the emerald waters of Halong Bay, a · Set UNESCO World Heritage site dotted with thousands of limestone karsts and isles.
a local home factory where you'll see the · Visit production of rice paste, rice popcorn, and coconut candies, followed by a leaf-sewing workshop.
Optional add-ons
·
Bangkok Extension from +$549
For current prices & dates visit FRIENDLYPLANET.COM/ICN
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Depart USA, en route
ASIA
Cyclo tour including Wat Phnom, National Museum, and more Angkor Archaeological Park Flight to Luang Prabang, Laos Boat ride on Mekong River, Wat Xieng Thong, Pak Ou Caves, Laos Baci Ceremony Kuang Si Waterfalls and Mount Phousi Flight to Hanoi, Vietnam City tour including the Temple of Literature and more, KOTO, Vietnam Women’s Museum, foodie tour Halong Bay cruise, cooking class Tai Chi lesson, Sang Toi Cave, flight to Ho Chi Minh City City tour including Saigon Central Post Office, Dong Khoi Street, and Gia Long Palace, sunset cruise on Saigon River Mekong Delta, Cai Be, Cao Dai Temple Depart Vietnam, arrive USA
Singapore, Hong Kong & Bali INDEPENDENT PACKAGE FROM
$3299*
W/FLIGHTS
14
DAYS
YEAR ROUND
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
HOTELS
12 MEALS
Why you’ll love it Victoria Peak via tram for a breathtaking · Ascend view of Hong Kong. the freedom of exploring Hong Kong at your · Enjoy own pace, or join optional Macau and Lantau Tours. one of Singapore's oldest Buddhist-Taoist · See temples, Thian Hock Keng Temple. yourself with over 60,000 colorful orchids · Surround at the National Orchid Garden within the magical Singapore Botanic Gardens.
Depart USA, en route Arrive Hong Kong City tour, Victoria Peak tram ride, explore independently, optional dinner cruise Explore Hong Kong independently or optional Macau Tour
Singapore on your own or join an optional · Discover Gardens by the Bay Excursion. Bali’s Taman Ayun Temple, built to serve as the · Tour Royal family’s temple of the Mengwi dynasty. the famous Ulun Danu Temple on the shores of · Visit Bratan Lake, a body of water located over 3,900 feet
Explore Hong Kong independently or optional Lantau Tour
how the incredible irrigation systems of · Learn Jatiluwih allow rice to be harvested four times a year. more of Bali independently or join an · Explore optional Eat, Pray and Love Tour or Balinese Cooking
Explore Singapore independently or optional Gardens by the Bay Excursion
above sea level.
Class.
For current prices & dates visit FRIENDLYPLANET.COM/ISH
Flight to Singapore City tour including Civic District, Parliament House, Thian Hock Keng Temple, and more, explore independently
Flight to Bali Taman Ayun Temple, Bratan Lake, Ulun Danu Temple, Jatiluwih rice terraces Explore Bali independently or optional Eat, Pray and Love Day Tour Explore Bali independently or optional Balinese Cooking Class Depart Bali, arrive in USA later today or on the following day
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Singapore & Bali INDEPENDENT PACKAGE FROM
$2399*
W/FLIGHTS
10
DAYS
YEAR ROUND
Singapore & Hong Kong INDEPENDENT PACKAGE FROM
$2599*
W/FLIGHTS
10
DAYS
YEAR ROUND
Singapore & Tokyo INDEPENDENT PACKAGE FROM
$2899*
W/FLIGHTS
9
DAYS
YEAR ROUND
Orient Adventure INDEPENDENT PACKAGE FROM
$3399*
W/FLIGHTS
12
DAYS
YEAR ROUND
* per person, double occupancy
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ASIA
For current prices & dates visit FRIENDLYPLANET.COM/SINGAPORE
Tokyo Express
FROM
$2149*
W/FLIGHTS
INDEPENDENT PACKAGE
7
DAYS
YEAR ROUND
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes
Depart USA
FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
City tour including the Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace gardens, Sensoji Temple, and Nakamise Shopping Street
HOTEL
Arrive Tokyo
5 MEALS
Why you’ll love it the magic of this ancient yet modern city · Discover with a tour of Tokyo's highlights. · Enjoy sprawling views from atop the Tokyo Tower. · Visit Tokyo's most significant temple, Sensoji Temple. over 50 retail stalls selling local specialties · Browse and souvenirs along Nakamise Shopping Street. three days exploring Tokyo independently or · Spend enjoy optional excursions to Nikko, Mt. Fuji, and more. with the ease and convenience of a · Explore pre-paid Suica transit/e-money card.
For current prices & dates visit FRIENDLYPLANET.COM/ITY
Explore independently or optional Nikko Excursion Explore independently or optional Mt. Fuji and Hakone Excursion Explore independently Depart Tokyo, arrive USA
Japan Panorama Keep an eye out for our brand new Small Group Tour to Japan! This carefully crafted itinerary showcases the serene landscapes, fabulous food, and bustling urban environments of this incredible island nation.
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A Taste of India
8 MEALS
Optional add-ons Nepal Extension from +$899
ASIA
TOUR ONLY
8
DAYS
SEP – MAY
Arrive Delhi GUIDES
· Tour the Taj Mahal and surrounding gardens. by bicycle rickshaw to Jama Masjid, a towering · Ride red sandstone and marble mosque in Delhi. · Share High Tea with a local Indian family. the Chand Baori stepwell, the largest and · Admire deepest stepwell in all of India. · Make traditional naan or chapati bread. Jaipur’s Amber Fort, a vast complex comprised · Visit of numerous courtyards and halls.
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$1049*
Depart USA
Why you’ll love it
·
FROM
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes HOTELS
$1749
*
W/FLIGHTS
SMALL GROUP TOUR
FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
FROM
City tour including Laxmi Naray Temple, bicycle rickshaw to Jama Masjid, Qutab Minar, and India Gate Agra, explore independently or optional Mohabbat - The Taj Show, High Tea with a local family Morning tour of Taj Mahal, explore independently or optional Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh Excursions Chand Baori stepwell, arrive Jaipur City tour including Hawa Mahal and the Amber Fort, explore independently or optional City Palace Excursion Depart Delhi, arrive in the USA on the following day
For current prices & dates visit FRIENDLYPLANET.COM/ITM
Best of India SMALL GROUP TOUR FROM
$2799
*
W/FLIGHTS
FROM
$2099*
TOUR ONLY
12
DAYS
SEP – APR
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
HOTELS
17 MEALS
GUIDES
Why you’ll love it the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal, built in the · Experience 17th century by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as an expression of his love for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
Depart USA Arrive Delhi City tour including a bicycle rickshaw to Jama Masjid, Qutab Minar, and more Agra, explore independently or optional Mohabbat - The Taj Show Morning tour of Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, High Tea with a local family Train ride to Sawai Madhopur Ranthambore National Park, morning and evening jungle safaris Jaipur, explore independently Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, Jaipur city tour including City Palace and Jantar Mantar, dinner with a local family Flight to Varanasi, Sarnath, Aarti ceremony Boat ride on the Ganges River, city tour including Vishwanath Temple and more Depart India, arrive in the USA on the following day
For current prices & dates visit FRIENDLYPLANET.COM/IIN
the Agra Fort, the seat and the stronghold of · Visit the Mughal Empire under successive generations. by bicycle rickshaw in Delhi to India's largest · Ride mosque, Jama Masjid. and interact with an Indian family and learn · Meet more about life in India while enjoying High Tea, arranged exclusively for Friendly Planet travelers.
artisans create fine quality marble inlay · Watch pieces at Petra Dura Workshop. Itmad-Ud-Daulah, known as the “Baby Taj,” the · See first Mughal structure completely built from marble. on two safari drives at Ranthambore · Embark National Park in search of tigers and other wildlife. the Amber Fort, a vast complex comprised of · Visit numerous courtyards and elegantly decorated halls. Jaipur’s City Palace and Jantar Mantar · Discover followed by a private dinner with a local family. yourself in the chanting mantras and · Immerse fragrant incense of a traditional Aarti ceremony. a boat ride on the Ganges River and witness · Enjoy the rituals of Hindu pilgrims at a bathing ghat.
Optional add-ons
· Nepal Extension from +$899
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Best of Thailand SMALL GROUP TOUR FROM
$2799
*
W/FLIGHTS
FROM
$2299*
TOUR ONLY
12
DAYS
SEP – APR
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
HOTELS
16 MEALS
GUIDES
Why you’ll love it Planet offsets your entire land package · Friendly through carbon-neutral programs supporting
reforestation, clean water, replenishing mangroves, and seeding coral reefs.
on a sumptuous dinner cruise past the · Embark glittering sights of Bangkok. Bangkok’s must-see attractions, including the · Visit Royal Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha, and Wat Pho. Discover the mouth-watering flavors and fragrant · aromas of Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Explore the ancient ruins of Ayutthaya, once the · capital city of King U-Thong’s Kingdom of Siam. the sustainable agricultural practices · Observe used to protect Chiang Rai’s Doi Tung region. the Golden Naga staircase to admire the · Ascend golden pagodas of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. the day with a local family in Chiang Mai and · Spend experience the Thai lifestyle. tea using traditional methods at a tea · Make plantation in Chiang Mai. about the agricultural techniques used by · Learn Chiang Rai’s hill tribes to farm their heavily forested lands.
Optional add-ons
· Angkor Wat Extension from +$999 · Phuket Extension from +$599
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ASIA
Depart USA, en route Arrive Bangkok, dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River Flower Market, Royal Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha Klong Bang Luang, Baan Silapin, Royal Barge Museum, Wat Arun Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Bridge on the River Kwai, Hellfire Pass Museum Ayutthaya ruins, flight to Chiang Rai Doi Tung region, hill tribe visits, Golden Triangle, long-tail boat ride Wat Rong Khun, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai Local family visit Araksa Tea Garden Depart Thailand, arrive USA
For current prices & dates visit FRIENDLYPLANET.COM/ITT
A Taste of Thailand
FROM
$1449*
TOUR ONLY
10
DAYS
AUG – MAY
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes HOTELS
$1949
*
W/FLIGHTS
SMALL GROUP TOUR
FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
FROM
Depart USA, en route Arrive Bangkok, Thai Set dinner
8 MEALS
GUIDES
Flower Market, The Grand Palace, Temple of the Emerald Buddha Boat ride on Chao Phraya River, Royal Barge Museum, Wat Arun
Why you’ll love it Planet offsets your entire land package · Friendly through carbon-neutral programs supporting
reforestation, clean water, replenishing mangroves, and seeding coral reefs.
the descendants of a Thai war hero in · Meet Kanchanaburi. · Explore the ruins of Ayutthaya, a World Heritage Site. how local artisans create palm leaf ornaments · See in Ayutthaya.
Optional add-ons
· Angkor Wat Extension from +$899 · Phuket Extension from +$649
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Bridge on the River Kwai, Death Railway Museum Train ride on the Death Railway Ayutthaya ruins, Mongkol Bophit Temple Market Tour Bang Pa and Wat Niwet Thammaprawat, return to Bangkok Depart Thailand, arrive USA
For current prices & dates visit FRIENDLYPLANET.COM/ITS
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Cuba Dive deep into the authentic life of everyday Cubans and embrace the heart and soul of this once-forbidden island. Take in the vibrant culture and fascinating history, all while interacting face-to-face with the artists, musicians, young entrepreneurs, and community organizers that continue to transform Cuba’s way of life. Listen as melodious guitars and smooth brass harmoniously blend with the rhythm of waves crashing against Havana’s iconic sea wall as you stroll along the Malecón. Stroll the cobblestone streets past intimate paladares and cozy casas particulares. Gain a behind-the-scenes look at a fascinating cultural scene as you visit with artists and musicians in their private homes and studios. Travel back in time with a ride in a perfectly restored vintage American car. Enjoy breathtaking panoramas of the Viñales Valley as you learn about the multi-ethnic communities that have passed down traditional agricultural techniques for generations.
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Authentic Havana SMALL GROUP TOUR FROM
$2149
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W/FLIGHTS
FROM
5
$1849*
DAYS
TOUR ONLY
YEAR ROUND
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
HOTEL
9 MEALS
GUIDES
Explore the heart of a typical Cuban neighborhood with a four-night stay at a privately-owned, colonial-style bed and breakfast. The vibrant Cuban culture comes to life as our expert guide introduces you to Old Havana. Meet artists, chefs, and entrepreneurs in their studios, kitchens, and markets as you participate in cooking classes, visit community art projects, and dive into the island’s Afro-Cuban roots.
For current prices & dates visit FRIENDLYPLANET.COM/IAU
Authentic Havana & the Viñales Valley SMALL GROUP TOUR FROM
$2499
*
W/FLIGHTS
FROM
$2199*
TOUR ONLY
7
DAYS
YEAR ROUND
* per person, double occupancy
Package includes FLIGHTS TRANSFERS
HOTEL
13 MEALS
GUIDES
Enjoy an authentic Cuban experience, from the heart of Havana to the verdant rural communities of the Viñales Valley. Let your expert guide introduce you to Old Havana and the surrounding neighborhoods. Then, explore the panoramic vistas of the Viñales Valley.
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Custom travel If you’re ready to travel with your family, friends, school, organization, church or club, we have the knowledge and experience to help. If you can dream it, we can probably arrange it! Choose from any of our existing Tours & Packages and block it off as your own private trip, or, if you have something else in mind, we can help design a completely unique itinerary!
Choose your own dates Design a trip that suits your schedule, not ours.
Personalized itineraries Your choice of hotels, touring, and activities that everyone will enjoy.
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Dedicated support Tour managers and guides will be there to greet you upon arrival and handle the logistics along the way.
Custom marketing materials For groups of 10 or more, we’ll create assets to help you promote your tour and share information with your group members.
Everything is included Flights, carefully selected hotels, transfers, guided touring, meals - if you want it, we can include it.
Pricing for all budgets Our network of international partners spans the entire globe, meaning we can keep our rates competitive and offer our custom group travel clients the best possible price.
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Exceptional Journeys, Exceptional Value It would take years of exploration on your own to really feel connected to the treasures that our beautiful
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* Prices are per person, double occupancy. Single rooms or cabins (limited quantity) at additional charge. Advertised prices are the best available based on the least expensive travel dates, departure city and other options, and do not include optional excursions or other optional items. See website (friendlyplanet.com) for comprehensive listing of features. Advertised prices may include instant savings, available for a limited time. Prices reflect these discounts. Please confirm prices and details with us prior to booking, as prices and availability may change. Prices shown are valid at time of publishing. Every effort has been made to produce this information accurately, however, prices are subject to change and Friendly Planet Travel reserves the right to correct errors. † The Carefree Booking policy is not travel insurance. With our Carefree Booking policy, if you book one of our scheduled departures and decide later not to travel for any reason, and you notify us no later than your final payment deadline (60 days prior to departure for most packages), you can transfer all payments you've made excluding the cost of any issued flight tickets, towards another available departure date or package, with no change fees or penalties. Alternately, you can choose to receive a future travel credit for all payments made, excluding the cost of any issued flight tickets; or you can choose to receive a refund for that same amount, minus a $99 per person future travel credit. You may use these credits anytime and they do not expire, but some restrictions apply. Travel protection premiums may be credited to your new tour provided: no claim is filed; (no vendor penalties such as Air, sea or rail etc have been incurred); and your new trip departs within 1 year of the cancellation of your original tour. Valid for bookings made on or after March 19, 2020. Offer may not be available on all packages, including private and custom group departures and Biblical Journeys. Changes or cancellations requested after final payment due date are subject to our regular change and cancellation fees & policies. For more information and some additional restrictions visit friendlyplanet.com/terms. †† $99 deposit available on select packages. Valid for new bookings only. Changes to your package, departure date, or flights may require an increased deposit. If you select our optional travel protection plan, the premium will be added to your deposit. For more information and some additional restrictions visit friendlyplanet.com/entry/forward.html