For us, festivals are the smell of incense, the fizz of fireworks and the squelch of a fresh tomato. They arrive with the thunder of bespeckled dancers and ride on till the wee hours with plenty of dancing and music. They’re the lantern-lit, confetti-filled, mud-slinging reminder that life is there to be enjoyed to the max, and that there’s no such thing as too much fun in the name of pomp and ceremony.
From the holy waters of the Ganges and the graveyards of Mexico to the tulip fields and orange groves of Europe, festival season never truly dies – and we’ve got your private pass all ready to go. It’s time to strap on your sandals, pick up some maracas and dive right in.
Our Festival trips
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Take a five-day expedition to the islands of Vanuatu, explore the origins of land...
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Travel to Papua New Guinea to experience the spectacular Firedance Festival, visiting...
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In Bucharest, Sighisoara, Brasov and Cluj Napoca, get beneath the history, mythology...
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1270
In Bucharest, Sighisoara, Brasov and Cluj Napoca, get beneath the history, mythology...
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1710
Experience the festive markets of Central Europe. Go Christmas crazy in the market...
Tailor-Made trips
Take two or more on an exclusive trip and tailor your itinerary
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955
Be a part of the Dia de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) celebrations in Mexico City,...
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Be a part of the Dia de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) celebrations in Mexico City,...
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Experience the famous Carnival celebrations in Rio de Janeiro and join the biggest...
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