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

Jewels of India Cultural
JEWELS
OF INDIA
Gay Cultural Tour

From Delhi, the Taj Mahal & the cities of the Raj, we’ll focus on the art, architecture & history of this fascinating, sometimes contradictory land.

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Indonesia Island Hop
INDONESIA
Island Hop
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Camino de Santiago Spain Hike
Camino de Santiago
HIKE THROUGH HISTORY
A Gay Travel Spain Hiking Tour
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Middle Fork Rafting
Middle Fork of the Salmon River Gay Rafting Adventure
A Whitewater Adventure Tour
Raft the Crown Jewel of Idaho
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The Finest in Gay Travel Tours

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.

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Azores Gay Hiking & Cycling Tour

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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Mongolia Gay Cultural Vistas Tour

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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Gay Southwest Enchantment Adventure Tour

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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West Iceland Fjords: Gay Iceland Adventure Tour

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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Japan Gay Cultural Tour

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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Puglia Villa Culinary Experience Gay Travel Italy

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

A Tribute to Doug Mayberry
A Tribute to Doug Mayberry

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.

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Gay Indonesia Island Hop Tour: Culture & Adventure Blog
Gay Indonesia Island Hop Tour: Culture & Adventure Blog

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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Zachary’s Notes – June 2023 – Cedar Key, Flying with Animals, and a Utah Historic Building Restoration.
Zachary’s Notes – June 2023 – Cedar Key, Flying with Animals, and a Utah Historic Building Restoration.

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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Zachary’s Notes – May 2023 – Indonesia, India and Saipan
Zachary’s Notes – May 2023 – Indonesia, India and Saipan

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 presents the Gay Germany Cultural Tour!
Cary Harrison presents the Gay Germany Cultural Tour!

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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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Zachary’s Notes – Reflections on the Changing Season and Antarctic Adventure – April: Last Minute Tour Updates
Zachary’s Notes – Reflections on the Changing Season and Antarctic Adventure – April: Last Minute Tour Updates

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

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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…

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Testimonials

Vikings and Volcanoes
Vikings and Volcanoes
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“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.”

Ron Roman
Oak Park, IL
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Machu Picchu Luxury Tour
Machu Picchu Luxury Tour
A view of Machu Picchu in Peru on HE Travel's Machu Picchu Luxury Tour.

“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.”

Mick and Kevin
San Rafael, CA
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Colombia
Colombia
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“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.”

D.W.
Chapel Hill, NC
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Octopus’s Garden
Octopus’s Garden Scuba Trip
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“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.”

Michael Tapia
Las Vegas, NV
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Jewels of India
Jewels of India
A view from the water of the city of Varanasi on HE Travel's Gay Jewels of India Tour

“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.”

Jack Alden
Charlotte, NC
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Splendors of Southeast Asia Cultural Tour
Splendors of Southeast Asia
a flower seller pushes a bike on the HE Travel gay tour of Vietnam and Cambodia

“The tour was a wonderful mixture of upscale lodgings and views of authentic life in each country.”

Dan Phillips
New York, NY
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HE Travel Videos

Taste of Italy
Taste of Italy
Plant A Tree Program
Plant A Tree Program
SPLASH Grand Canyon Gay Rafting Adventure
SPLASH Grand Canyon Gay Rafting Adventure
HE Travel Heads to Machu Picchu
HE Travel Heads to Machu Picchu
HE Travel Presents Ecuador
HE Travel Presents Ecuador
HE TRAVEL KAUAI ADVENTURE TOUR
HE TRAVEL KAUAI ADVENTURE TOUR
HE Travel Presents Penguins of South Africa
HE Travel Presents Penguins of South Africa
HE Travel's Galapagos Adventure
HE Travel’s Galapagos Adventure
Gay travel hunting in Santiago, Chile
Gay travel hunting in Santiago, Chile
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