Around the World in 2023
Explore the most iconic sites on your home planet with us in November and December on this all-inclusive, ultra-small group journey.
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We design small group tours, transformative retreats, and a delightful combination of both. Our passion is Around the World tours!
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We combine our decades of travel expertise with our professional background in natural medicine to bring you the best tips for preventing and treating traveler’s diarrhea, altitude sickness, motion sickness & more.
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We’re so lucky that we get to hang out with the coolest people on tour—you! If you want to see the type of sentiment that make us blush, pop over to our testimonial page.
“RetreaTours organized and superbly executed the best tour I have ever been on.”
Testimonials
We’re so lucky that we get to hang out with the coolest people on tour—you! If you want to see the type of sentiment that make us blush, pop over to our testimonial page.
You can see our future journeys below or by browsing the map.
Please click a red pin on the map to see the journeys currently available in that area. You can click the links to be taken directly to the trip’s website.
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Ladakh, India
Egypt
The Galapagos
Bhutan
Angkor Wat
The Dead Sea
Mongolia
Kenyan Safaris
Optional extension to the Mountain Gorillas of Rwanda
Nepal
Patagonia
Tierra del Fuego
Iguazu Falls
Kyoto, Japan
Madrid, Spain
Peninsula Valdes
Around the World Tour
Japan · Singapore · Cambodia · Bhutan · Nepal · Egypt · Jordan · Spain
November 20–December 16, 2023
This all-inclusive, ultra-small group journey is a perfect way to see the most iconic spots on the planet! We'll begin during the autumn colors in Japan and continue on to such iconic sites as Angkor Wat, the Pyramids, and Petra. Together we'll explore Tiger's Nest in Bhutan and enjoy world-class art and cuisine in Madrid.
Limited to 6 guests, ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT
Exquisite Egypt Luxury Tour
January 16-28, 2024 & January 29–February 10, 2024
Explore Egypt in style on this 5-star adventure. We'll enjoy the iconic treasures of the Giza Plateau and the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum before flying to Luxor (ancient Thebes) to immerse ourselves in the "world's largest open-air museum." We'll cruise the Nile River and visit captivating temples along the way, ending in breathtaking Abu Simbel.
Pilgrimage to Ladakh
with Tricycle & Megan Mook
May 15–27 and June 1–13, 2024
Immerse yourself in Tibetan Buddhism on the rooftop of the world during this all-inclusive, small-group journey to Ladakh, India. We’ll use the Indus River Valley as our home base on this Himalayan pilgrimage in ‘Little Tibet’ with Tricycle: The Buddhist Review and Buddhist teacher Megan Mook.
Luxury Kenya Safari
September 1-13, 2024
Experience the legendary Great Migration in Masai Mara National Reserve. Go off the beaten track and visit Samburu National Reserve & the special species there. Discover Ol Pejeta Conservancy and meet the last two northern white rhinos on the planet.
Rest in style at 4 and 5-star hotels and luxury tent camps, knowing that every last detail has been taken care of on this all-inclusive, triple-carbon offset journey.
Madagascar
July 31–August 14, 2024
The 8th Continent, the Great Red Island, Lemur Land–this magical land has earned many nicknames but nothing can quite describe the beauty here. Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime journey through the unique biomes of mighty Madagascar.
Create unforgettable memories as your encounter endangered lemurs. Walk the rich red earth among the spiny forest. Relax into the rhythm of the rainforest as we spot rare birds and quirky chameleons. Madagascar is a wildlife lover’s paradise and an adventure seeker’s dream come true
Safari through Argentina & Brazil
Wildlife Wonders of South America
September 23–October 8, 2024
Optional luxury Amazon Rainforest extension
Our hand-crafted South American safari highlights the wildlife wonders of the continent, from Peninsula Valdes in Patagonia to the Pantanal wetlands of Brazil. Southern right whales and jaguars, elephant seals and anteaters, penguins and capybaras–discover a Southern Hemisphere safari like no other on our small group tour, with the option for an extension to the Amazon Rainforest.
Pilgrimage to India & Nepal
Walking with the Buddha
with Tricycle and Megan Mook
October 31–November 13, 2023
Join Tricycle and meditation teacher Megan Mook as we explore the circuit that he walked in his time, from Lumbini to Kushinagar and each important pilgrimage site in between, on this carbon-negative journey.
Pilgrimage to Sri Lanka
with Tricycle & Andrew Olendzki
January 4–15, 2024
Immerse yourself in the cultural and spiritual heritage of the “Island of Gems” next January on this 12-day pilgrimage. Joined by Buddhist scholar and teacher Andrew Olendzki, we’ll explore historic Buddhist temples and ruins, soak up the beauty of the region’s rich forests and national parks, and integrate Buddhist study.
Natural Wonders of South America:
Patagonia & Iguazu Falls
February 13–March 6, 2024 & March 12-24, 2024
Discover Iguazu Falls and the Southern Cone in a comprehensive exploration of Chilean and Argentinian Patagonia.
We'll explore both the Brazilian and Argentinian side of the largest waterfall system on the planet. You'll experience everything from the far reaches of Tierra del Fuego to the sweeping vistas of Torres del Paine, El Chalten, and El Calafate. Same itinerary but two departure dates!
The Galapagos Islands
Postponed
Our most popular tour!
Experience one of the most unique spots on earth on this land-based, small group tour of the Galapagos. These UNESCO World Heritage islands are home to diverse flora & fauna, many are found nowhere else on the planet.
We'll stay in comfortable hotels on land and take plenty of excursions on the water. This trip is a guest favorite and sells out every year!
Bhutan
Ongoing
A lot of people are surprised when they learn how easy it is to travel to the Kingdom of Bhutan! You don't even have to wait for one of our tours—we can arrange a private tour for as many people as you like (even if it's just one!) You'll have your own private guide, driver, and a choice of category of hotels. Click the link below to get some ideas and then contact us to put a vacation together for you!
Private Tours
Travel in your "bubble"
Perhaps you'd rather avoid small group tours for a while, or you just prefer traveling with your own family or group of friends. We can help arrange a private tour with trusted guides in many parts of the world, such as India, Egypt, Sri Lanka, East Africa, and more. Email us today with a "wishlist" and let us help make your travel bubble dreams come true!
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