HE Travel – Gay Travel Tours, Gay Adventure Travel, Active Vacations

Join our Gay Azores Hiking and Cycling tour. It’s overflowing with adventures with all of its National Parks. On this gay travel tour, you’ll have the opportunity to hike and cycle (all clients are on e-bikes) the beautiful terrain, eat the local food and explore the lovely island of São Miguel. It is a great way to enjoy a mix of outdoor activities over seven amazing days.

Experience THE BEST OF CHRISTMAS in Europe, from Mozart and the Habsburg Empress, Sissi’s castles in Vienna, gay King Ludwig’s heritage in Munich and Bavaria, the oldest and most famous Christmas market in Nuremberg, and the most beautifully-decorated fairy tale villages in the Alsace mountains and the stunning Christmas Capital Strasbourg.

Enjoy this week-long soft adventure tour around North Vancouver Island. View wildlife from land and water. Meet locals and hear the fascinating history of the local area. Breathe in the fresh air on hikes and relax on one of our lodge’s massive sunset decks. This tour offers a great mix for any adventurer.

Pretty much everyone in Switzerland hikes, and once you’ve experienced a week in the Alps, you’ll understand why. On this new gay hiking trip, you will revel in new panoramas every day. Hike through fields of wildflowers and tiny alpine hamlets, past waterfalls and alongside cold, clear mountain streams. Enjoy this new addition to our Switzerland hiking portfolio.

Live the explorer’s dream during this 12-night cruise through the Beagle Channel and across the Drake Passage. Our March 2026 destination is the rarely visited Eastern side of the Antarctic Peninsula, called the Weddell Sea. The Weddell Sea has the clearest water on earth and an abundance of wildlife. In 2026 this is a Basecamp Cruise featuring free hiking, kayaking, photo workshop, and even snorkeling for the intrepid.

Epic natural beauty fills these distant islands in the southwest corner of the Pacific. On our Vineyards and Vistas tour we will explore the North and South Islands, encounter the unique melding of British and indigenous Pacific cultures, and enjoy the friendliness of the Kiwis who love their country intensely. On this Gay cultural tour of New Zealand, we travel from the sail-filled harbor of Auckland to charming Wellington, the capital. Then, we travel to the adventure capital, Queenstown, a mountain jewel set on a large glacial lake. Weather permitting, we will explore the spectacular Milford Sound by air and boat. 

Join us for a gay Ecuador tour that brings you down below… the equator, that is! We will spend time horseback riding through the hills of the Andes, hiking down into an extinct volcano crater, biking down the side of Cotopaxi Volcano, and much more. After a day of adventure and amazing Ecuadorian food spend some time warming up next to your in-room wood-burning stove. The warmth of the hacienda and the views from the elevated location are breathtaking in all directions.

From Delhi, the Taj Mahal & the cities of the Raj, we’ll focus on the art, architecture & history of this fascinating, sometimes contradictory land. This gay India tour has an abundance of famous temples, palaces, and forts. Take a leisurely pace, and relax in five-star luxury.

Enjoy timeless ruins, welcoming people, oodles of elephants and the famous Ceylon Tea Trails. This is a magical travel experience to the amazing country that is Sri Lanka. We will do our best to uncover all of her ancient secrets (and there are many) in an epic trip across misty mountains and tranquil lakes while exploring wildlife preserves and Buddhist Temples.

Mexico City is the largest metropolis in the Western Hemisphere and is brimming with rich culture and awe-inspiring architecture. It can be hard to experience it all in one trip, so we’ve lined up plenty of hidden cultural gems. We’ll visit ancient pyramids, take walks through interesting neighborhoods, enjoy a wide variety of arts, and savor authentic Mexican cuisine and drinks along the way.

If you love islands, sunshine, temples, monkeys, and friendly people, this gay Indonesia tour is perfect for you. It is a great cultural tour with a mix of adventure. Enjoy two full weeks of touring with plenty of free time to relax. We will spend time on the islands of Java, Borneo, Labuan Bajo, Padar, Rinca and Bali.

Starting near Lisbon, our gay Portugal cycling trip takes us along quiet roads from the seaside hills of the Blue Coast through the agricultural region of Alentejo to the brilliant beaches of the Algarve. While hugging the Atlantic Coast, we’ll pass charming windmills, historic nautical sites, and quaint fishing villages. Experience the beauty and warm hospitality of Portugal!

Spend a week cycling along ancient Roman lanes, coastal drives, and mountain paths. Each night, relax at an authentic gay owned and operated agriturismo, enjoying a glass of wine from the villa’s vineyards, gourmet meals, and a dip in the pool, with cute locals always stopping by to enjoy the festivities. Read a personal account of this tour on our Gay Travel Blog.

Join HE Travel on our most luxurious gay safari to date! The combination and contrast of 5-star elegance, exclusiveness, and wild African jungle mystique make for an unbelievable adventure you will never forget. The wildlife run the show here! We highly suggest you join us for the post-tour to Victoria Falls as well. It’s an amazing once-in-a-lifetime experience. This exclusive tour sells out fast due to limited space.

Join us on this gay Spain hiking tour and follow in the footsteps trod by countless others since the 9th century. Hike through gorgeous mountain landscapes, visit medieval towns and obtain your Compostela certificate of completion. During the Middle Ages, the Camino was a sacred pilgrimage route for millions, and one of the few times that rich and poor were side by side. Enjoy the journey with HE Travel and meet a variety of people along the way.

Existing in virtual isolation for millions of years, the Galapagos Islands are home to many species found nowhere else on Earth. Join this gay Galapagos island tour and experience this abundance and variety of equatorial wildlife closely, as we walk, hike, snorkel, swim, and imagine Darwin’s dream.

Enjoy your time exploring Lima, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Cusco. Contemplate the towering Andean peaks (Incan gods) at sunrise over Machu Picchu. Explore Ollantaytambo, one of the last remaining Incan towns. Shop at colorful Andean markets and be carried away by native music on this LGBT Machu Picchu & Peru tour. Visit one of the most impressive temples, the Golden Temple, dedicated to the Sun God. Conclude your gay Machu Picchu tour at your final hotel in Cusco, an amazing five-centuries-old mansion.

Marvel at the breathtaking grandeur and vistas of the Grand Canyon, ride thrilling whitewater roller coasters, hike remote canyons to cascading waterfalls, and take time for self-reflection in profound quiet, while the Colorado River whispers you to sleep each night.
Our Gay Travel Blog has personal stories from our guides: Zach, Sara, Trisha, Darin and Jim.

Hike one of the most remarkable trails in the entire world on our gay Peru hiking tour on the Salkantay Glacier Inca Trail route. Sleep in comfort along the way by staying in amazing mountain lodges for 5 nights. Experience breathtaking views while hiking in a land of enchanting mystery. Our reward after hiking past glaciers, tropical forests, ancient temples, and small villages is our destination: Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas.

Known as the Switzerland of North America, Glacier National Park is one of America’s most photogenic places! From hiking the jagged trails to whitewater rafting, your hunger for adventure will be satisfied daily. Join us for an intimate encounter with the land, sky, ice and wide-open spaces on this beautiful multi-sport gay Montana adventure!

The vast open steppes, deserts, and hills of Mongolia beckon us to explore their secrets on our gay Mongolia tour. During our tour, local nomadic people will show us what they are most proud of. This will include the unique design of their flexible gers (yurts), and their annual summer long Naadam celebrations of wrestling, archery, and horseback riding. We will also explore the land’s ancient history through dinosaur fossils, Bronze Age petroglyphs, and even camel riding.

Take a journey to marvelous Scotland and enjoy the many adventures that await you. The landscape is gorgeous and the wildlife is majestic. Spend a week hiking, canoeing, zip-lining, and more. The charming villages we stay in along the way will take you back to a simpler time.

This Gay Lake Como tour offers fun activities with personalized attention each traveler’s interests. During the day we will enjoy hikes and e-bike rides through the scenic mountains of northern Italy. To wind down, we will enjoy fine dining with local wine in beautiful off-the-beaten-path settings. Come discover why some of the rich and famous (George Clooney for example) have also adopted this magnificent area for their lakeside villas and adventure playground!

During the height of the Holy Roman Empire, Central Europe nurtured architectural and musical influences that continue to this day. Enjoy our gay cultural tours with walking, concerts, rejuvenating baths, and ample time to explore.

Malta’s beautiful islands have long prompted territory wars, and some of its temples were built long before Stonehenge or Giza’s pyramids. When visiting now, Malta will remain for you an unforgettable experience. With some of the most sparkling waters in the world, Malta’s man-made monuments are a complement to these islands’ natural beauty.

Savor the bounty of the rich traditions of Italy’s Adriatic coastal region of Puglia. By day explore mountain towns, seaside villages, Swabian castles and cave homes that pre-date the Renaissance. Then each evening relax in our authentic 14th-century villa over dinner. Our meals feature produce, meat and fish from the region, and olive oil and wine from the villa’s own fields.

Egypt has enchanted visitors throughout history and our gay Egypt tour is no exception. The riches of antiquity are our destination and our backdrop as we cruise through the land of the pharaohs.

Travel to Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula to be immersed in the history of Mayan civilization while exploring ancient temples. Join a fun gay group to climb the ruins, walk along an endless sandy beach in Playa del Carmen, swim in a deep blue cenote, and learn about the Spanish conquest of this ancient land.

Experience Bali’s culture, history, people and cuisine firsthand as you visit its colorful temples, rice terraces, markets and natural attractions including hot springs, volcanoes, and lush jungles. The island of Bali, its people, plus its many religious shrines and sites are permeated with Balinese Hinduism, which has its roots in Indian Hinduism and Buddhism.

Alaska is home to majestic wildlife and a destination for adventure. Come with us and trek the bizarre landscape of Root Glacier, navigate a kayak through icy waters, fly over a volcano, explore pristine Denali National Park, and cruise Prince William Sound.

Join an exquisite gay cultural tour of Italy with a congenial gay group. We will explore the Amalfi Coast, Capri and the enchanting regions of Basilicata and Puglia. We’ll delve into the history of Pompeii, and delight in the natural splendor of the region. We’ll admire the tenacity with which ancient residents settled the cliffs and islands of the Mediterranean.