Education & Learning Tours & Trips 2020
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Small Group Tour Small groups are usually defined as between 10 and 24 travelers, often less. If you're the kind of person who enjoys more intimate experiences and personal service this is a good choice. All else being equal you will pay a premium for this style vs a larger group tour.
Private Guided Private tours give you the undivided attention of a guide, and often involve special access to sites and unique experiences not available to larger groups. This is a great option for families, couples, and small friend groups. Expect to pay a bit more for the extra service.
Self Guided Tour A travel company plans your itinerary and arranges all the logistics including lodging, local activities, and transportantion. You have the flexibility of a solo trip while still getting the convience and time savings of expert planning. Get 90% of the benefits of a tour, without a guide.
Group Tour Groups are between 25-60 people, typically ~30-40. Usually there will be many opportunities to split off and enjoy meals and excursions in smaller groups. This is the most economical way to travel, saving up to 40% versus booking the same itinerary yourself.
River Cruise These vessels are smaller than most ocean cruisers, limiting which amenties are available. Passenger counts can vary. One of the biggest advantages of a river cruise is the ability to dock at smaller ports and local villages.
Small Ship Cruise Small ship cruises usually have a max passenger count of 500. The primary purpose of these trips is to spend time off the vessel in local ports (e.g. Mediterranean) or experiencing nature (e.g Galapagos or Antarctica). Cabins can vary from budget to luxury.
Large Ship Cruise This is the "floating city" experience, with multiple ways to enjoy your vacation aboard the ship as much as on land. Ships are multiple floors, provide several activities, culinary, and shopping options. They often make fewer stops and have less time available for shore excursions.
Retreats Similar to a self guided tour but staying in one location only with activities and day outings included as a part of the stay.
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Lodging Level
Lodging Level
Camping Typically involves most nights sleeping in tents (sometimes permanent tented sites) or in rustic cabins and lodges.
Basic - 2 star You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Value - 3 star Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Premium - 4 star 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Luxury - 5 star The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
Physical Level
Physical Level
Very Easy Minimal walking - motor vehicles available for all major parts of trip.
Easy Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Moderate Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Strenuous All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Extreme Very challenging all day hiking and backpacking carrying significant equipment.
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Attractions & Cities Visited
Activities & Interests
Travel Style
Travel Style
Flexible schedule A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Full schedule For those looking to maximize their sight seeing time. You thrive on a packed day’s schedule from 8 am to 6pm, with some (but limited) free time. Most activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
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Rivers & Seas Visitied
Stride Gives Back Stride Gives Back This trip visits a destination impacted by climate change. When you opt in to the Travelstride Gives Back program, we will donate 10% of our net revenue to organizations that help mitigate climate change in these destinations and across the globe. Learn more
Amazing Australia
- See the dramatic sunrise and sunset at the spiritual site of Uluru
- Enjoy a 4X4 tour of the pristine wilderness on Kangaroo Island
- Explore renowned wineries of the Barossa Valley
- Cruise and snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef Barrier Reef
Highlights of Iceland
- Learn about living in the Arctic in Akureyri
- Take a Herring Adventure in the North Atlantic sea
- Walk on the Sólheimajökull Glacier
- Explore steaming thermal geysers and towering waterfalls along the Golden Circle
- Ride a snowmobile on the Langjökull Glacier
Melbourne’s Coast & Countryside
- Learn about Australia’s unique fauna at Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary
- Savor wine tasting in the Yarra Valley
- View the wondrous Great Ocean Road by air
- Observe koalas in the wild, as well as at the Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary
Impressions of Italy
- Explore Saint Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace in Venice
- Enjoy a boat ride through the canals of Venice with your own private gondolier
- Experience the birthplace of the Renaissance with a private tour of Florence
- Marvel at the history of art at the Uffizi Gallery
- Shop for fashion at famous, high-end retailers
- Meander through the magnificently sculpted Boboli Gardens
- Stroll across the Ponte Vecchio, and shop its many jewelery boutiques
- Enjoy the Tuscan sun while relaxing at the Castello Banfi wine estate
- Discover Michelangelo’s masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel
- Relive history by viewing ancient ruins in Rome, including the truly impressive Coliseum
Pearl of Africa: Uganda
- Watch chimpanzees families in Kibale’s mahogany forests
- View tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha wilderness
- Discover the Kikorongo & Batwa Pygmy cultures in western Uganda
- Relish up-close encounters with mountain gorillas in their natural habitat
Exotic Easter Island: Chile
- Walk among the prehistoric monuments on Easter Island
- View the 15 massive and mysterious standing moais at Togariki Ahu
- Explore some of the 300 giant carvings at the Rano Raraku quarry
- Hike in Rano Kau Crater of the once-active volcano
Galápagos & Andes Safari: Ecuador
- Explore on day-boat trips with a naturalist guide
- Hike, swim and snorkel in Galápagos National Park
- Enjoy a horseback ride at the most exclusive stables in Ecuador
- See ancient pyramids constructed by the pre-Incan Caranqui culture
Darwin's Galápagos: Ecuador
- Tour Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover its preserved city center and Baroque-inspired monasteries
- Cruise the Galápagos Islands aboard a luxurious ship and explore remote coastlines
- Snorkel and kayak with sea lions along the shores and be awed by their underwater acrobatics
- Immerse yourself in topaz-blue waters on a glass-bottom boat tour
- Visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding and Rearing program to learn about these gentle creatures
- Learn more about the evolution of species at the Charles Darwin Research Center
- Browse the local markets of Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest city
Antarctic Explorer: Argentina & the Antarctic
- Set foot on the Seventh Continent with this perfect introductory voyage for first-time visitors to Antarctica
- Conquer the infamous Drake Passage
- Venture aboard our specially designed, ice-strengthened and all-suites ship, the Sea Spirit
- Learn about the environment and wildlife from onboard lecturers and specialists
- Witness the abundant wildlife: penguins, seals, whales and more!
- Explore the highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula
- Adventure options include kayaking, camping and snowshoeing
- Daily Zodiac cruises and shore landings reveal Antarctica's beauty
Classical Greece
- Tour the renown archeological sites of Mystras, Mycenae, Aesculapium, and incredible Delphi
- Explore Ancient Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games
- Savor the Peloponnese wines of the Domaine Skouras vineyards
- Become captivated by Nafplio, whose history dates back to prehistoric times
- Discover a treasure trove of Byzantine churches, Frankish castles and stunning scenery in Mani
- Take a boat ride on the lake hidden between the Diros Caves near Areopoli
- Learn about Greek olives & olive oil, the beloved symbols of Greece
Avenue of the Volcanoes: Ecuador
- Meet artist Oswaldo Viteri and enjoy a tour of his private collection
- Hike, horseback ride or fish on Hacienda Campu Cochas private reserve
- Explore the wildlife and waterfalls of a remote cloud forest
- Ride the spectacular Nariz del Diablo train through the steep canyons of the Avenue of the Volcanoes
- Tour the 18th century cathedrals and traditional Indian markets in Cuenca
Costa Rica Adventure
- Raft down the Pancuare River
- Tour Caño Palma Wildlife Reserve and Tortuguero National Park
- Spot local wildlife such as the ghost monkey and elusive jaguar
- Soak in the healing mineral waters of Tabacón Hot Springs
- Watch nature’s “fireworks” show at the Arenal Volcano
- Horseback ride through the rainforest or visit the Arenal Hanging Bridges
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Top Education & Learning Attractions & Experiences
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Searching for carmine bee eaters in South Africa’s Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens
Seeing the historic WWI battlefields of Somme, Verdun, Argonne and the Marne Valley and learning the events that unfolded there
Exploring Egyptian archaeological sites along the Nile River
Learning about Maasai people, their culture and their lifestyle
Visiting the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust’s Orphan’s Project
Learning about the unique biodiversity of Galapagos Islands
Teaching English to novice monks in Laos
Seeing Southern Hemisphere constellations and stars for the first time on a star-gazing tour in the Australian Outback
Watching a demonstration of the Haka in New Zealand
Learning to make an authentic Thai curry in Bangkok
Taking tango lessons and attending milongas (tango events) in Buenos Aires
Gaining an open water scuba diving qualification while exploring beautiful coral reefs
Learning Spanish in South America
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