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Adventure, culture, leisure or luxury, HE Travel is the leader in gay travel tours and gay adventure travel today and for the last 40 years. Our Founder Hanns Ebensten ran the first exclusively gay adventure tour down the Grand Canyon in 1973 and we most recently acquired OutQuest Global Adventures, bringing even more gay travel tours to gay men, lesbians & their friends. Our gay vacation group tours are ideal both for single gay men and lesbians to meet new friends, and also for couples to enjoy the camaraderie of exploring new places with other gay and lesbian travelers. Enjoy a small LGBT group tour without the confines of a typical resort vacation.

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Culinary Tours
HE Travel is known for offering the finest gay cultural tours on Earth. These tours range from “relaxing” to “soft adventure.”
Adventure Tours
Since 1973 HE Travel has set the standards of Gay Adventure Tours. Theses tours range from “soft-adventure to high-adrenaline.”
Custom Tours
Want something a little more customized for you? Maybe you want a romantic holiday, an extension on a tour, or a holiday with friends?
Adrenaline Club
Gay guys and lesbians can be pretty tough. From canyoning to bungee jumping, the adrenaline club is for the most adventurous gay travelers.
Featured Tours


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 cycling (all clients are on e-bikes) the beautiful terrain, eat the local foods and explore the lovely island of São Miguel. It
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The vast open steppes, deserts, and hills of Mongolia beckon us to explore their secrets on our gay Mongolian 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 Naadam Festival of wrestling,
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We are excited to offer our first adventure tour through the remarkable, high desert region of Northern New Mexico and into the lush autumn colors of the mountains of Southwest Colorado. Our tour follows the steps of Native American traditions and an eclectic mix of settlers, authors, and artists who
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From Viking culture to Arctic wilderness & beauty, our new tour of Iceland will show you the extremes of Iceland: friendly Viking descendants, unspoiled lush wilderness, fuming and hissing geysers, massive glaciers, towering volcanoes, and inviting natural hot springs. Visit rainbow-festooned waterfalls, watch adorable
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Our gay Japan tour starts in modern Tokyo, then spends two nights in the Japanese Alps. Next is Kyoto, with its abundance of temples and gardens and a visit to an art museum built into a hillside. Our unique Extension visits Himeji Castle, the world-renowned Benesse Art Site on Naoshima Island and Hiroshima
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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 a dinner featuring produce, meat and fish
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From the Blog

We mourn the passing of our brother, uncle, and friend Douglas Gayle Mayberry, known to his family and friends as Doug. He passed away in the early hours of June 1, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
He is survived by his sister Sandra Robinson & husband Danny; nephew Jeff Robinson, his wife Stefanie, and their children Evan and Casey; and by great-niece Rachel Kelley.
Doug
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By Zachary Moses
I recently hosted the inaugural launch of our Gay Indonesia Island Hop Tour with HE Travel,
and it was an incredible journey. We jet-set between islands and boated through some of the most picturesque and exciting destinations in the country.
Because this was a new tour, I arrived a couple of days early in order to adjust as well as prepare for any last
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Greetings, fellow HE Travelers and adventure enthusiasts!
It’s that time again when I share with you the latest chapter of my journeys. This last month has been packed with exciting experiences and challenges. I returned from my visit to Cherie, my sister in Saipan, closed-down my house in Cedar Key, and embarked on a journey with my beloved pets to continue my restoration projects
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Greetings fellow HE Traveler’s
I hope this note finds you well. It’s been an exciting and eventful month for me, full of adventure and new experiences.
Firstly, I’m thrilled to report that we’ve finally launched our Indonesia tour!
Our inaugural launch of the long delayed (pandemic) Gay Indonesia-Island Hop tour was a resounding success! As you may recall, I was hosting
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Cary Harrison takes you on a tour of Germany that will blow your mind!
Cary Harrison, the esteemed public radio show host,
is embarking on an exciting new adventure that is set to captivate audiences with our Gay German Cultural tour. With his distinctive voice and insightful commentary, Cary has become a trusted source of information and a
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As we welcome the month of April,
We also welcome the change of season. The days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer, and the flowers are starting to bloom. It’s a time of renewal and growth, both in nature and in our own lives.
During the last month, I had an incredible experience in Antarctica. Being surrounded by such natural beauty and unique wildlife
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Plant a Tree Program

HE Travel has become increasingly aware of the environmental impact traveling causes. Since travel is part of our name, we believe it is important to help offset the damage…
Testimonials
“Our Iceland trip was great. What a unique and fascinating place to visit—from the glaciers and the tectonic plates, to the waterfalls, geysers, and lava tubes. Great guides and a great group of guys.”
“Our trip to Machu Picchu was the best adventure that we have experienced. The knowledge of the staff and accommodations were A-1. They made our 20th anniversary trip a memorable one.”
“This trip was incredible. I put my fear aside and allowed myself to play and be a kid jumping, running, diving, and exploring with such enthusiasm. I feel renewed.”
“The location was amazing. It’s hard to choose what I loved most about this destination, the food, the locals, the diving, hotel was amazing and friendly staff. Our hosts were most accommodating and every F&B place that we attended served an amazing dinner, the trip should be called Dine and Dive. If you’re looking for amazing views, diving and want to feel like a local, Saba is your place! I cant wait to return.”
“Seeing the Taj Mahal and the Mt Everest flight were on my ‘bucket’ list. It was my 16th (I think…) trip with HE travel and my 6th with Andrew as guide. Y’all must be doing something right… :=) Now if my bank account could have some time to catch up! The Kathmandu pre-trip was very good and the Everest flight was a dream come true.”
“The tour was a wonderful mixture of upscale lodgings and views of authentic life in each country.”
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