Rivers & Seas Tours & Trips 2020
380 trips to Rivers & Seas tours from 231 tour companies. 18,667 reviews. 4.4/5 avg rating.
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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.
Theme
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.
Flight & Transport Inclusions
Solo Friendly
Solo Friendly
Good for Singles Trips that specifically cater to travelers looking to meet other singles.
No Single Supplement Trips where single supplement is usually not required for solo travelers.
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Rivers & Seas Visitied
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Land of The Pharaohs
9 days
$ 277 / day
$ 2,495
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$ 3,069
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Travel Style :
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Relaxed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Explore the ancient marvels in this astounding city; the pyramids, Sphinx, Cairo Museum, Citadel, Mosque and Khan el Khalili Bazaar
- Discover the fabulous Temples at Luxor and Karnak
- Explore the ruins at Kom Ombo, Edfu, including the temple dedicated to the crocodile god, Sobek
- Visit fascinating Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam
Cairo, Luxor Temple, Temple of Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Egypt
Amazon Riverboat & Rainforest Lodge
7 days
$ 507 / day
$ 3,548
Travel Style :
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Relaxed
Physical Level :
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Moderate
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Enjoy a close-up view of life in the canopy.
- See the plants and bright flowers attracting gorgeous birds and other creatures.
- Head out onto the Amazon River to Monkey Island
- See the Amazon River, rainforest, small villages, and narrow tributaries
- See the marsh birds green ibis and yellow-headed caracaras
- See the animal carvings, decorative blowguns, and a variety of necklaces, jewelry fashioned.
Lima, Peru
Cuba Voyage
10 days
$ 490 / day
$ 4,899
Travel Style :
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Relaxed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Visit the Guanahacabibes National Park
- Enjoy a walking tour of Cienfuegos’ city center, the historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit the Government Palace (City Hall), San Lorenzo School, the Bishopric, Ferrer Palace and the former lyceum
- See the limestone, boasts white-sand beaches, Mangrove and salt pans
- Enjoy the Pinar Del Rio to the famed Viñales Valley.
Miami, Cuba
The Inca Empire and the Amazon River Cruise
10 days
$ 460 / day
$ 4,599
Travel Style :
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Relaxed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Experience the wonders of Peru featuring an excursion to Machu Picchu
- Explore the Amazon aboard the exclusively chartered Amazon Discovery for a six-night cruise
- Enjoy the culture and sights of Cusco, and a full-day excursion to Machu Picchu with overnight stays
- Visit Monkey Island and the Native Boras Community at Momon River
- Discover the natural beauty, flora and fauna of the Tahuayo and Yarapa Rivers including iguanas and pink dolphins
- Enjoy a jungle tour at night in Nauta Cano
- Enjoy bird watching and an "Amazon-style" fishing excursion with traditional equipment. Plus, an opportunity to catch a piranha.
- Experience a hike in the Amazon jungle for a wildlife viewing
- Visit the villages of San Francisco and Santa Ana where you meet with the locaal people, visit a school and enjoy a dance performed by the local children
- Visit a local village on the Amazon River
- Cooking demonstration of a native Peruvian dish
- Experience travel via Vistadome train through the Andean highlands
Cusco, Inca Trail, Iquitos, Lima, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Santo Domingo, Peru
Cultures of Cuba Cruise
9 days
$ 267 / day
$ 2,399
Travel Style :
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Relaxed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Many People-to-People interactions, onboard and ashore, which will immerse us in the culture and history of Cuba and its people
- Authentic, home-cooked lunches at local Paladars in Cuba (family-owned, in-home restaurants), where you meet the family
- Multiple lectures and interactive discussions on the people and history of Cuba
- Meet with local farmers who grow organic plants and herbs and learn their traditional ways
- Enjoy a performance by the Cienfuegos Choir
- Spend time with locals in Cojimar to learn about Ernest Hemingway’s association with the town and his fishing exploits
Havana, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
Best of China
13 days
$ 420 / day
$ 5,455
Travel Style :
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Relaxed
Physical Level :
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Moderate
Lodging Level :
The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
Luxury (5*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Dine At The Great Wall: Be the envy of your friends with a private chef-prepared buffet lunch on a quiet stretch of the Great Wall of China
- Summer Palace Cruise: Glide across Kunming Lake aboard a traditional vessel to admire the gardens and ancient pavilions of the Summer Palace
- See The Terracotta Warriors: Descend into dark excavation pits to glimpse the life-sized clay soldiers of the ancient Terracotta Army in Xi'an
Beijing, Great Wall of China, Shanghai, Three Gorges Dam, Xian, China
Diamond Princess by Princess Cruises
16 days
$ 192 / day
$ 3,069
Travel Style :
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Relaxed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Basic (2*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Enjoy cruising Diamond Princess
- Explore Singapore
- Authentic Japanese culinary experience
- Discover the major cities of Japan
Ho Chi Minh, Osaka, Taipei, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam
9 nights Tampa & Western Caribbean Cruise
10 days
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Travel Style :
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Relaxed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Enjoy the Cruise Norwegian Star
- Explore Florida’s top attractions
- Discover ancient civilizations in Tampa
Belize, Honduras, Mexico, United States
Gems of the Seine
11 days
$ 505 / day
$ 5,555
Travel Style :
Array
Relaxed
Physical Level :
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Moderate
Lodging Level :
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Basic (2*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Meet your fellow guests at a lavish Captains welcome dinner on board your Scenic ‘Space-Ship’
- Seize the opportunity to take easy paced bicycle rides at your leisure through spectacular scenery and villages
- Sail along the majestic Seine River through landscapes that have inspired artists for generations
- Dock in Rouen, most notable as the location where Joan of Arc was accused of heresy and burnt at the stake at 1431
- Delight in the gastronomic specialties of northern France on board your Scenic ‘Space-Ship’
- Discover the highlights and charming villages of the Normandy, Calvados and Isle de France regions of France
- Sail to the open waters of the English Channel on board the luxurious Scenic Gem
- Cruise into Paris by night and see the lights of this magical city
- All tipping and gratuities
Paris, France
7-Night Mediterranean Magic Cruise
8 days
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Travel Style :
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Relaxed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Visit Monaco, playground of the rich and famous, for a tour of the opulent palace where film star Grace Kelly once resided.
- Get a behind-the-scenes tour of the Grom Gelateria! You'll learn how this yummy treat is created and have the opportunity to sample some flavors.
- Take a private tour of Rome's most famous landmarks, including the Colosseum, Forum, Trevi Fountain, as well as the Vatican City Museum and Sistine Chapel.
- See how to press olive oil, make mozzarella cheese and harvest fruit at Agriturismo La Galatea Farm in Sorrento. Afterwards, enjoy a private pizza-making session with the chefs.
- On a day trip to the Island of Capri, cruise around the isle on a private boat and swim in the Mediterranean waters. It's an afternoon in paradise.
Colosseum, La Spezia, Rome, Sicily, Sistine Chapel, Vatican City, Italy, Spain
10 Nights Kimberley Cruise
11 days
$ 495 / day
$ 5,449
Travel Style :
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Relaxed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- In-depth exploration of a land steeped in ancient Aboriginal culture and the legends of Australia’s pioneering past
- Discover the myths behind the traditional rock art forms of the wellpreserved Bradshaw (Gwion) Paintings dating back some 20,000 years
- Aboard a specially designed excursion vessel and fleet of inflatable zodiacs, explore The Kimberley’s ‘big’ rivers and cruise to the base of magnificent King George Falls
- Explore the Mitchell Plateau
- Cruise the Buccaneer Archipelago, home to over 800 islands
- View the abundant birdlife of the Lacepede Islands, also renowned as Western Australia’s most significant breeding grounds for the Green Turtle
Broome, King George Falls, Australia
Treasures Of The Mekong Cruise
13 days
$ 461 / day
$ 5,990
Travel Style :
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Relaxed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Visit small towns along the Mekong and discover colourful floating markets and traditional factories
- Witness the sun rise over Angkor Wat before touring this spectacular complex
- Discover the magnificent Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom and Bayon temples as well as the Roluos Group
- Learn about the atrocities committed by the Khmer Rouge and visit the infamous Killing Fields
- Receive a traditional Buddhist Water Blessing from monks at Wat Hanchey
- Attend a unique performance of Phare, the Cambodian Circus
- Enjoy lunch at a restaurant training young Cambodians from poor families in hospitality
Atacama Desert, Banyon Temple, Ho Chi Minh, Mekong Delta, Mekong River , Phnom Penh , Saigon, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Vietnam
Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos
12 days
$ 421 / day
$ 5,049
Travel Style :
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Mixed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Cooking Class in Hoi An
- Study with a Tai-Chi Master and visit Hanoi
- Mount Phousi Hike and Organic Rice Farm in Laos
- Elephant Excursion at Angkor Wat
- Tuk-Tuk Temple Treasure Hunt
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Angkor Wat, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Hoi An , Luang Prabang, Mekong River , Saigon, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam
Arizona and Utah
8 days
$ 421 / day
$ 3,369
Travel Style :
Array
Relaxed
Physical Level :
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Moderate
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Grand Canyon Tour: Discover one of the seven wonders of the natural world as a naturalist guide takes you off the beaten path for a stunning Grand Canyon walk and drive along the South Rim.
- Monument Valley Off-Road Excursion: Climb aboard an off-road vehicle for your very own Navajo-guided excursion to the beautiful buttes and magical mesas of Monument Valley.
- Arches National Park: Step into a surreal landscape dotted with sky-scraping sandstone land arches and hike to its crown jewel, the Delicate Arch. Learn the living geological history of a million years and marvel at Mother Nature's wild side.
- Colorado River Rafting: Experience the thrills of rafting down the Colorado River—it's a family adventure not to be missed! Whether you're floating at a leisurely pace or braving whitewater rapids, the surrounding scenic wonders are unparalleled.
Arches National Park, Arizona, Grand Canyon, Moab, United States
Amazing Alaska with Holland America Cruise Option
14 days
Check price
Travel Style :
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Relaxed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
Luxury (5*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Fairbanks – Visit an Athabascan village and meet Native Alaskans; meet champion Iditarod dogs and learn about life on the trail.
- Denali National Park – Spend two relaxing nights in one of Alaska's most popular destinations;
- Alaska Railroad – Ride the rails through Alaska's pristine wilderness.
- Anchorage – Explore Alaska's largest city; stop at an ulu knife factory; learn about Alaska's first people at the Alaska Native Heritage Centre; visit the Alaska Conservation Centre.
- Kenai Fjords National Park – Cruise this national park filled with dramatic glaciers and abundant wildlife.
- Seward – Discover one of Alaska's oldest and most delightful towns
Alaska, Anchorage, Denali National Park, Fairbanks, Glacier National Park, Juneau, Kenai Fjords National Park, Ketchikan, Mt. McKinley, Seward, Vancouver, United States
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