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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

Ages 18 to 29
Map of Canada Winter Festivals including Canada

Canada Winter Festivals
14 Days From $4,275

Taking in five major festivals across Whistler, Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper National...

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Map of China Highlights & Harbin Ice Festival including China

China Highlights & Harbin Ice Festival
13 Days From $3,590

Get a taste of China on this cultural and ice-filled adventure.

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Map of Mongolia's Naadam Festival including Mongolia

Mongolia's Naadam Festival
15 Days From $4,225

Embrace the festive atmosphere at the Naadam Festival, with visits to the region's...

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Map of Christmas in Israel and the Palestinian Territories including Israel

Christmas in Israel and the Palestinian Territories

9 Days From $4,590

Join a nine day Israel and Palestinian Territories adventure with Christmas in...

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Map of ANZAC Day Dawn Service 2019 including Turkey

ANZAC Day Dawn Service 2019
2 Days From $210

Travel from Istanbul to Gallipoli for the 2019 Anzac Day Dawn Service. Sleep out under...

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Map of American Jazz Festival Tour including United States Of America

American Jazz Festival Tour
9 Days From $2,565

Embrace the music of the South during this trip from Atlanta to New Orleans. Visit...

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Ages 18 to 29
Map of Halloween in America including United States Of America

Halloween in America
7 Days From $2,415

Unravel the mystery of Sleepy Hollow’s Headless Horseman and learn of Salem’s fiery...

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Map of Sarawak Rainforest World Music Festival including Malaysia

Sarawak Rainforest World Music Festival

11 Days From $2,550

Experience the acclaimed Sarawak Rainforest Music Festival along with Kuching and the...

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Map of Halloween in Transylvania including Romania

Halloween in Transylvania
10 Days From $1,895

From Bucharest to Sibiu, Sighisoara to Brasov get beneath the history, mythology and...

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Map of Incredible Ethiopia - Timket Festival including Ethiopia

Incredible Ethiopia - Timket Festival
14 Days From $4,305

Travel through the untouched beauty and fascinating culture of Ethiopia. From the...

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Map of Egypt Experience: Abu Simbel Sun Festival including Egypt

Egypt Experience: Abu Simbel Sun Festival
12 Days From $3,255

Travel to Egypt and experience the history and culture of the land of the pharaohs on a...

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Map of China's Harbin Ice Festival including China

China's Harbin Ice Festival
5 Days From $1,555

Brave the sub-zero temperatures of Harbin and you’ll be rewarded with the most...

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Map of Japan Winter Festivals including Japan

Japan Winter Festivals
8 Days From $3,752

Follow the Winter Festival Trail around Japan’s northernmost island. See the much loved...

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Map of Southern Comfort USA - New Orleans Jazz Festival including United States Of America

Southern Comfort USA - New Orleans Jazz Festival
12 Days From $5,345

Tap your foot to the sounds of the South on this trip through Atlanta, Charleston,...

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Map of Rio Carnaval Package Original including Brazil

Rio Carnaval Package Original
6 Days From $3,475

Carnival, the famous festival of Rio de Janeiro, is the greatest party on earth! Join...

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Map of Rio Carnaval Package Basix including Brazil

Rio Carnaval Package Basix
6 Days From $2,110

Join Carnival, the greatest party on earth! The famous festival of Rio de Janeiro is an...

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Browse Festivals by regions

Experience India's Holi Festival with Intrepid.

Asia
Intrepid festival trips in Europe

Europe
Celebrate Independence Day in the United States.

North America
Day of the Dead in Central and South America.

South & Central America

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