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2022 Calendar

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June 2022

June 2022

Salkantay

Gay Hiking to Machu Picchu – Salkantay Trek

 2022  June 22 to July 3 – In Progress

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $6698
Limited Private Room $7948 (Share for 5 nights in lodges on the trail)
Private Room: $8998


Deposit Price: $1000
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our group at machu picchu on the HE Travel gay Inca Trail tour

Hike one of the most remarkable trails in the entire world on our gay Incan Trails tour on the Salkantay Glacier 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, Lost City of the Incas.

Read The Gay Travel Blog about this Hike.
You might also be interested in our Machu Picchu Luxury tour.

Alpenglow Gay Hiking Trip in the Swiss Alps

Alpenglow Gay Hiking Trip in the Swiss Alps

 2022  June 25 to July 2 – In Progress

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $3898
Private Room: $4998


Deposit Price: $500
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alpine lake on HE Travel gay Swiss Alps hiking tour

Everyone in Switzerland seems to hike, and once you’ve experienced a week in the Alps, you’ll understand why. On our 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.

Adventure Travel: Active, Attractive and Intimate
Read about our Gay Portugal Cycling tour.

Slovenia Gay Adventure Tour

Slovenia Gay Adventure Tour

 2022  June 25 to July 2 – In Progress

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $4998

Private Room: $6398


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 2physical activity level
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This gay Slovenia tour includes some of Europe’s most stunning scenery and fun activities. You’ll have a delicious time touring parts of Slovenia’s “Tuscany” wine regions plus kayaking, hiking in Triglav National Park, hiking in the Julian Alps, rafting down the rapids of the Soča River, zip-lining above the Soča Valley, and sightseeing in small Slovenian villages. Delicious meals every single day plus an outing to one of the world’s Top 50 Restaurants top off this tour with experiences in sights, sounds, and tastes you’ll never forget.

The Journey Begins Here
Check out our Slovenia bike tour.

Splash! Gay Grand Canyon Rafting Adventure

Splash! Gay Grand Canyon Rafting Adventure

 2022 
June 29 to July 8 – Sold Out!
July 13 to 22 – 3 Spots Left 
August 10 to 19 – 2 Spots Left
Aug 28 to Sept. 6 – Booking Closed

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $4098
Private Room: $4358


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 3physical activity level
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A group of travelers is on a raft on the Colorado River with red rocks in the distance on HE Travel's Splash Grand Canyon Rafting Tour.

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.

Read poems from a HE traveler inspired by one of our 2017 launches.
You might also be interested in our Colorado Dude Ranch Adventure tour.

July 2022

July 2022

Glacier

Glacier National Park Gay Adventure

 2022   July 5 to 12 – Call for Availability

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $4998
Private Room for 4 Nights: $5898

Private Room all nights: $6598


Deposit Price: $1000
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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!

We also have a Gay Grand Tetons Adventure in Wyoming.
Check out our SW Colorado Dude Ranch Gay Adventure Tour.

Croatia Island Hop

Croatia Gay Cruise Island Hopping Adventure

 2022  July 8 to 17 – Sold Out

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: Lower Cabin $6598

Shared Room: Main Cabin $6998
Private Room: Lower Cabin $8998
Private Room: Main Cabin $9398


Deposit Price: $1000
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The ocean is visible with a bright blue sky as well as greenery and some buildings on HE Travel's Croatia Island Hopping Adventure.

Explore the gorgeous South Adriatic Sea and islands with HE Travel. We’ll cruise aboard our partner’s supreme small ship. Beginning in Dubrovnik, we make our way to several remote islands, including Mljet, Korcula, Hvar, and Brac. The views are stunning from the boat and land. While ashore, our group will explore unique settings, enjoy countryside views and sip on the local wines. We will stroll through the port towns and peek inside old-world shops. We’ll explore the islands by foot and kayaks to give us the local perspective of these quaint island towns. When we rejoin our ship, don’t forget to take a dip in the Adriatic Sea’s refreshing cool blue water, before continuing the magic of Croatian Cruising.

You might like our Galapagos Islands Gay Cruise.
Check out our Gay Slovenia Adventure Tour.

Splash! Gay Grand Canyon Rafting Adventure

Splash! Gay Grand Canyon Rafting Adventure

 2022 
June 29 to July 8 – Sold Out!
July 13 to 22 – 3 Spots Left 
August 10 to 19 – 2 Spots Left
Aug 28 to Sept. 6 – Booking Closed

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $4098
Private Room: $4358


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 3physical activity level
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A group of travelers is on a raft on the Colorado River with red rocks in the distance on HE Travel's Splash Grand Canyon Rafting Tour.

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.

Read poems from a HE traveler inspired by one of our 2017 launches.
You might also be interested in our Colorado Dude Ranch Adventure tour.

Idaho Getaway

Gay Idaho Mountain Getaway Tour

 2022  July 29 to Aug 4 – 1 Cabin Available; Private or for a couple (1 bed) This tour will not run again.  

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $4798

Private Room: $5998


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 2physical activity level
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Idaho Gay Cabin Tour Getaway

Our Idaho tour is created with your safety in mind during the pandemic. Cabin occupancy is limited to no more than 1-2 clients per cabin. Join us in this remote Idaho location, with the freedom to relax at the cabin, join the group hikes, soak in the hot springs, and enjoy an afternoon of horseback riding. Read about the exploration of this tour by clicking here.

Click here to view all of our current domestic tours.

Read about our SW Colorado Dude Ranch Gay Adventure Tour.
Check out our Gay Grand Canyon Rafting Adventure.

August 2022

August 2022

Vikings

Vikings and Volcanoes: Gay Iceland Adventure Tour

 2022  August 7 to 14 – 1 Spot in a Male Room Share Left

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $5598

Private Room: $7048


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 3physical activity level
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Join this gay tour and witness the extremes of Iceland: friendly Viking descendants; unspoiled lush wilderness; fuming volcanic craters, geysers, and natural hot springs; rainbow-festooned waterfalls; playful puffins; and a rich history including some of folklore’s strangest sagas.

You can go to Antarctica and HE Travel will take you there.
Check out our West Iceland Fjords: Gay Iceland Adventure Tour.

Splash! Gay Grand Canyon Rafting Adventure

Splash! Gay Grand Canyon Rafting Adventure

 2022 
June 29 to July 8 – Sold Out!
July 13 to 22 – 3 Spots Left 
August 10 to 19 – 2 Spots Left
Aug 28 to Sept. 6 – Booking Closed

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $4098
Private Room: $4358


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 3physical activity level
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A group of travelers is on a raft on the Colorado River with red rocks in the distance on HE Travel's Splash Grand Canyon Rafting Tour.

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.

Read poems from a HE traveler inspired by one of our 2017 launches.
You might also be interested in our Colorado Dude Ranch Adventure tour.

Mongolia

Mongolia Gay Cultural Vistas Tour

 2022  August 12 to 23 – Sold Out

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $TBA

Private Room: $TBA


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 2physical activity level
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Mongolia Tour Cultural HE Travel

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, archery, and horseback riding. We will also explore the land’s ancient history through dinosaur fossils, Bronze Age petroglyphs, and wild horses.

Read some of our blogs
Read about our Gay Australia: Dreamtime Tour.

September 2022

September 2022

SW Colorado Ranch

SW Colorado Dude Ranch Gay Adventure Tour

 2022  September 2 to 10 – 3 Spots Left

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $5798
Private Room: $6798


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 2physical activity level
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SW Gay Colorado Dude Ranch Adventure Tour

Grab your cowboy gear and head to a gorgeous Colorado dude ranch for a week of ranch-style activities. Enjoy horseback riding, fly-fishing, arena work, whitewater rafting(depending on the water level), archery, amazing meals, and more. After each exhilarating day, you’ll have plenty of time to relax in the heated pool, soak in the hot tub, take a beautiful hike or play a round of pool. The views are stunning from any spot on the property. Join us and experience the delights of the San Juan Mountains, a sub-range of the famous Rocky Mountain High.

Read about an experience in the Colorado Grand Canyon.
Check out our other Colorado ranch tour.

Valley of Chateaux

Valley of the Chateaux Gay Travel France Biking Tour

 2022  September 2 to 9 – Booking Closed

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $3898

Private Room: $4798


Deposit Price: $500
Physical Challenge 2physical activity level
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Travelers cycling toward a castle on HE Travel's Valley of the Chateaux Tour.

For 200 years, the kings of France outdid one another as they built palaces along the Loire Valley. Bicycle to Amboise, Chenonceau (where gay Henri III held drag parties), and Azay-le-Rideau. Our gay French bike tours are the perfect way to travel between the castles of France.

Read a personal account on our Gay Travel Blog.
You might also like our Truffles, Castles and Caves: Cycling France tour

Colors of Burgundy

Colors of Burgundy Gay Biking Tour in France

 2022  September 10 to 17 – Sold Out

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $3998

Private Room: $4898


Deposit Price: $500
Physical Challenge 2physical activity level
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A bike sits in the foreground of vast green fields in the Burgundy region of France on HE Travel's Colors of Burgundy Tour.

Cycle through hills and villages rich in history, redolent with the scents of forest and vineyard. Visit Chateauneuf, Roman ruins, medieval towns, and important sites in Catholicism. Burgundy is famed for its food and wine, so dining and wine-tasting will be as much fun as the biking!

We also have a Provencal: Gay Travel France Bike Tour
You might like our Road to Rioja Gay Spain Bike tour.

Scotland Gay Multisport Adventure Tour

Scotland Gay Multisport Adventure Tour

 2022  September 11 to 18 – Booking Closed

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $5998
Private Room: $7548


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 2physical activity level
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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 mountain biking, hiking, canoeing, zip lining and more. The charming villages we stay in along the way will take you back to a simpler time.

Read about our upcoming Capitals of Central Europe tour.
We also have a Gay Galapagos Multisport Adventure

Middle Fork

Middle Fork of the Salmon River Gay Rafting Adventure

 2022  September 12 to 19 – Main Salmon for 2022

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $3598

Private Room: $3820 limited nights


Deposit Price: $500
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A group of adventurers on kayaks are going down the Salmon River on HE Travel's Middle Fork of the Salmon River Rafting Adventure.

This tour alternates each year between the Middle Fork section and the Main Salmon River Wilderness section (as noted by dates above). Each year this launch is an LGBTQ-specific tour for “River Pride”. The remote Salmon River runs cold, clear, and quick, past soaring cliffs and soothing hot springs. Join us for more than 90 miles of exhilarating gay whitewater rafting adventure. Camp on large sandy beaches and explore burbling side creeks and quiet hiking trails.

Five HE Travel Tours With a Rafting Adventure
Read about our epic Grand Canyon Rafting tour.

germany

Gay Germany Cultural Tour

 2022  September 15 to 26 – Booking Closed

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $7998
Private Room: $9948


Deposit Price: $1000
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An aerial view of Neuschwanstein Castle and the surrounding woods on HE Travel's Germany Cultural Tour.

Cary Harrison takes you on this special all-access tour of gay Germany, ‘above and below’, where we’ll learn of ancient history, enter the castles of kings, explore the secrets of The Third Reich, and end with a stunning overlap into Oktoberfest. We will bring you access to sites (and sights) only this group will experience. Highlights include Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, Dachau Memorial Site, an exclusive special event at Munich’s Hofbräuhaus, multiple world-class museums and natural marvels, the surviving underground Nazi bunker systems, Nuremberg trials, Hitler’s rally site, and the Zeppelin landing field, secret locales and hidden histories, plus the stunning architecture of Munich/Bavaria’s kings and palaces. Consider joining our extension to celebrate Oktoberfest while already in Munich.

Read about our upcoming Capitals of Central Europe tour.

Lake Como

Gay Lake Como, Italy Adventure Tour

 2022  September 17 to 24

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $4998
Private Room: $6498


Deposit Price: $1000
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This Gay Lake Como tour offers fun activities with personalized attention to the client’s interests. 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!

See our Gay Italy History Tour
Read about our Spain Cultural tour.

United Kingdom

Gay United Kingdom Town & Country Cultural Tour

 2022  September 19 to 28

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $6898
Private Room: $8998


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 1physical activity level
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Ely Cathedral lies in the distance with colorful trees, grass and cows in the foreground on HE Travel's United Kingdom Town and Country Tour.

The United Kingdom is a culturally fascinating country with countless well-preserved historical treasures. On this tour, we’ll visit some of these awe-inspiring places and learn about their past. Delight in an in-depth cultural tour featuring medieval architectural marvels, more contemporary historical sites and cities as well as natural wonders unique to the region.

Chick out our Slovenia Gay Adventure Tour
Read about our Capitals of Central Europe tour.

Greece

Greek Classics: Gay Travel Greece Cultural Tour

 2022  September 27 to October 7 – Booking Closed

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $6798
Private Room: $8298


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 1physical activity level
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Visit classic landmarks of Greece’s Golden Age in Athens, Sparta, Olympia and Delphi, and wander the lanes of ancient coastal villages of the Peloponnese Peninsula. Conclude your time in Greece with our relaxing 3-day optional extension to the picturesque (and very gay-friendly) island of Crete.

At Home in a Distant Land
Check out our Puglia Villa Culinary Experience

Capitals

Capitals of Central Europe Gay Cultural Tour to Budapest, Vienna, Prague

 2022  September 28 to October 10 – Booking Closed

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $7198
Private Room: $8598


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 1physical activity level
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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.

Read about our Spain: Hiking the Camino de Santiago Gay Tour
Read about our United Kingdom Cultural tour.

October 2022

October 2022

Malta

Gay Malta Cultural Tour

 2022  October 8 to 15

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $5798
Private Room: $7398


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 2physical activity level
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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.

Check out our Gay Indonesia Island Hop Tour
Read about our India Cultural tour

Sicily

Taste of Sicily Gay Cultural Tour

 2022  October 12 to 23

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $7798
Private Room: $9998


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 1physical activity level
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Our Taste of Sicily is filled with abundant pleasures which celebrate all things Sicilian! From the cosmopolitan delights of Palermo and the rugged and romantic countryside to the world-class beaches of Taormina, we will explore the many treasures of this stunning and dramatic island.

We also have a Tuscan Trails Gay Travel Italy Hiking Tour
Read about our Gay Portugal Cycling – Biking the Blue Coast tour

Puglia Culinary

Puglia Villa Culinary Experience Gay Travel Italy

 2022  October 15 to 22

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $4198

Private Room and Shared Bath: $4848
Private Room and Bath: $5948


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 1physical activity level
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A private chef prepares a meal on HE Travel's Puglia Villa Culinary Experience.

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 from the region, and olive oil and wine from the villa’s own fields.

Click to read about the 2014 Thanksgiving at the Villa.
We also have a Gay Cultural Tour of the Amalfi Coast and Puglia

Japan Gay Cultural Tour

Japan Gay Cultural Tour

 2022  October 30 to November 7

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $6998
Private Room: $9098


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 2physical activity level
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famous tenryuji garden on the HE Travel gay japan tour

Our gay Japan tour starts in modern Tokyo, then pauses at a traditional lodge that’s a short walk from the snow monkeys of 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 to see both the solemn Peace Park and beautiful Miyajima Island.

Check out our Splendors of Southeast Asia Gay Cultural Tour.
Read about our Vietnam, Cambodia Cultural tour.

November 2022

November 2022

Tanzania

Safari: Tanzania and Zanzibar Extension

 2022  November 6 to 15

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $8998

Private Room: $10,498


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 1physical activity level
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Herds of elephant and zebra

Walk on the wild side in Tanzania! This gay safari hits all the best spots, from Lake Manyara, often appearing pink from a distance due to flocks of flamingos, to the expansive savannas of the Serengeti. See the roots of man in Olduvai Gorge, and the unique eco-system of Ngorongoro Crater. Tanzania is a slice of true Africa where the animal rules supreme and the land is free of the encroachment of modern civilization. Tanzania has more land devoted to wildlife than anywhere else in the world. For the Safari aficionado, Tanzania is the ultimate and is a true paradise.

Check out our Botswana Luxury Gay Safari.
Read about our South Africa Cape Town Safari tour.

Nile in Style: Gay Egypt Cultural Tour

Nile in Style: Gay Egypt Cultural Tour

 2022  November 19 to 30

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Cabin: $7298 – 2 Twin Cabin2 Left can be private or shared

Shared Cabin with Balcony: $8298 – Waitlist Only
Private Cabin: $8798

Private Cabin with Balcony: $10,796 – Waitlist Only


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 1physical activity level
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A side view of the SS Karim docked on HE Travel's Nile in Style Tour.

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.

Read more in our gay blog: A Gay Date Through the Streets of Cairo.
Check out our Gay Travel Israel Pride and Heritage Cultural Tour.

Patagonia

Patagonia: Bottom of the World – Gay Chile Adventure

 2022  November 23 to December 2

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $7698
Private Room: $9498


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 3physical activity level
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handsome group of men with the horns in the background on the HE Travel gay adventure in patagonia Chile

Our small gay Chile tour group will revel in the vastness and natural grandeur of this remote region, with a focus on adventure! Enjoy hiking and kayaking through the varied terrain of Patagonia, all with a friendly group of gay travelers! Read more about how we developed this tour on our Gay Travel Blog.

See Video Highlights From Our Gay Patagonia Tour
You might also be interested in our Antarctica Adventure tour.

Bhutan

Bhutan Overland: A Gay Travel Cultural Tour

 2022  November 29 to December 9

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $6498
Private Room: $8098


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 2physical activity level
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The Tiger's Den Monastery in Bhutan on HE Travel's Bhutan Overland Cultural Tour.

Our cultural tour takes a leisurely trip through the remote Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. Since emerging from its self-imposed isolation and opening its doors in 1974, Bhutan has mesmerized its visitors. We will visit the Tiger’s Nest monastery, the bustling capital Thimphu, and small villages on our journey through this once forbidden country.

Read our Tribute to HE Travel Founder Hanns Ebensten.
Check out our Bhutan Adventure tour.

December 2022

December 2022

Costa Rica

Costa Rica Gay Travel: The Dream Adventure Tour

 2022  December 12 to 19

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $4998
Private Room: $6598


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 2physical activity level
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This gay Costa Rica dream adventure is the perfect mix of adrenaline and relaxation. We’ll start the tour in amazing accommodations hidden in the Dry Tropical Forest next to a river fed by thermal hot springs. Dine under the stars. Listen to the sounds of nature and get the blood pumping with daily activities of zip-lining, rappelling, and Tarzan swinging. The last three days of the tour will be at a deluxe Pacific Coast resort, including sailing on the calm bay and horseback riding on the beach.

See our Colors of Costa Rica Gay Adventure Travel
Check out our Mexico City and Puebla Cultural Tour

2023 Calendar

2023 Calendar

January 2023

January 2023

Mayan Wonders

Mayan Wonders of Yucatan Tour

 2023  January 6 to 15

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $5898
Private Room: $7498


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 1physical activity level
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A big pyramid on HE Travel's Mayan Wonder Tour for Gay Travel

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.

Read a personal account on our Gay Travel Blog.
Check out our Colorado Gay Dude Ranch Tour.

Bali

Bali Gay Cultural Tour

 2023  January 28 to February 6

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $5198
Private Room: $6698


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 1physical activity level
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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.

Check out our Bali Gay Cultural Tour.
You might also be interested in our Island Hop tour.

Colombia

Gay Travel Colombia Adventure Tour

 2023  January 29 to February 5

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $4598

Private Room: $6198


Deposit Price: $1000
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paragliding on the HE Travel gay adventure in colombia

Our gay Colombia tour is an opportunity to escape the stresses of modern life. This tour’s activities reflect the rich and diverse natural habitat of this corner of the Andes. Enjoy mountain biking, paragliding, rock climbing, rafting, caving, and zip-lining, and meet the friendly people of Medellin.

Read our Adventures on our Gay Tortuguero Costa Rica Expedition
Check out our Mexico City Cultural tour.

February 2023

February 2023

Splendors

Splendors of Southeast Asia Gay Cultural Tour

 2023  February 6 to 20

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $7498
Private Room: $9898


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 1physical activity level
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cruising halong bay on a junk on the HE Travel gay cultural tour of vietnam

Our friendly gay group will visit several regions of lush and historic Vietnam, as well as Cambodia’s mystical Angkor Wat. Explore the Paris-inspired architecture of Hanoi, sail in a junk on Halong Bay, relax on a tour of the Mekong River delta, and wander among ancient temples and ruins reclaimed by the jungle, all while lodging in deluxe hotels that reflect the character of their surroundings. Join our optional extension to beautiful Luang Prabang, Laos.

A special thanks to Ernest Monceaux and Ivan H. for sharing beautiful photos from their 2015 vacation.

Read about our Adventures in China.
Take a look at our India Cultural Tour

Galapagos Adventure

Gay Galapagos Multisport Adventure

 2023  February 16 to 24

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $7298
Private Room: $8898


Deposit Price: $1000
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Join our Gay Galapagos Islands Adventure Tour. From hiking the rim of an active volcano, Sierra Negra, to swimming with penguins, our Galapagos gay land adventure will take us to three distinctly unique volcanic Islands. Meet blue-footed boobies, Darwin’s finches, sea turtles, marine iguanas, and sea lions as we explore these picturesque islands.

What is a Vacation?
Check out our Galapagos Islands Gay Cruise.

Australia

Gay Australia: Dreamtime

 2023  February 18 to 27

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $8198

Private Room: $10,298


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 2physical activity level
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melbourne skyline at dusk on HE Travel gay Australia tour

Explore Gay “Down Under”, including Melbourne, with its boutique laneways, vineyards in the Yarra Valley, and penguins on the ocean’s edge. Then a few days in the Outback that will surprise you, especially at sunrise and sunset as Uluru glows red, fire in the wonderland of the Anangu people. And on to Sydney, a stunning harbor setting with beaches nearby, for a tour of a penal colony on Cockatoo Island and a tour of that architectural icon, the Sydney Opera House. From sophisticated tasting tours and ” Dreamtime” in the Outback to sunset dinner aboard a private yacht and a fabulous Gay Mardi Gras Parade and party, this trip highlights the wonders Down Under!

Read about our Antarctica Adventure & Gay Cruise.
Check out the Indonesia Island Hop Adventure

Thailand

Gay Thailand Temples and Cultural Tour

 2023  February 23 to March 8

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $6998
Private Room: $8598


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 2physical activity level
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Our friendly gay Thailand tour will have us visiting several lush and historic regions of this diverse land. Explore Bangkok, a national park along the River Kwai, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, and many other amazing locations including a verdant jungle hideaway near Phuket. Wander among ancient temples, markets, and ruins all while lodging in amazing hotels that reflect the character of their surroundings. Extend your stay on our optional 2-night extension near Phuket’s beautiful beaches and gay-friendly nightlife.

Why book a gay vacation package to Thailand?
Take a Peek at our Bali Tour

Cotopaxi

Cotopaxi Adventure Tour – Gay Travel Ecuador

 2023  February 24 to March 2

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $4098
Private Room: $4998


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 3physical activity level
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Peering down into emerald water of quilotoa crater on the HE Travel gay Ecuador adventure

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.

Watch Zach’s Cotopaxi Volcano Story Video.
Read about our Costa Rica tour.

New Zealand

New Zealand Gay Vineyards and Vistas Tour

 2023  February 28 to March 11

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $8398
Private Room: $10,298


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 2physical activity level
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Experience epic natural beauty and rich cultural heritage on our Vineyards and Vistas tour of New Zealand. We enjoy all three of its main cities, visit multiple vineyards, enjoy tasting tours, sail on an America’s Cup racing vessel in Auckland harbor, travel through beautiful vistas, along scenic coastlines, between towering mountains, and across grand glacial lakes, not to mention learning of Māori culture and enjoying backstage treasures in the finest museum of the region.

Try Back-to-Back tours and join our Australia Tour
Consider our Wild Kiwi Adventure Tour

March 2023

March 2023

Antarctica Adventure & Gay Cruise

Antarctica Adventure & Gay Cruise

 2023  March 4 to 14

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Twin Deluxe Cabin: $10,450
Shared Superior Cabin: $11,300
Shared Junior Suite: $12,100
Shared Grand Suite w/ Balcony $13,500

Private Deluxe Cabin: $17,765
Private Superior Cabin: $19,210
Private Junior Suite: $20,570
Private Grand Suite w/ Balcony: $22,950

Private Cabins require a $4500 deposit at the time of signup


Deposit Price: $3500
Physical Challenge 3physical activity level
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A 10-night cruise along the waterways of the Antarctic Peninsula: rugged, savage, and teeming with extensive wildlife. Sail the Beagle Channel and the Drake Passage. Enjoy seeing icebergs, massive mountains, and ice shelves, then step onto the continent itself and live an explorer’s dream.

You Can Go to Antarctica and HE Travel Will Take You There.
You might also be interested in our Argentina tour.

Wild Kiwi

The Wild Kiwi: Gay Travel New Zealand Adventure Tour

 2023  March 18 to 31

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $5798

Private Room for 11 of 13 nights: $6998
Private Room: $7598


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 3physical activity level
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A person climbing down a cave on HE Travel's Wild Kiwi New Zealand Adventure Tour.

Our Gay Travel New Zealand Adventure happens in the adventure capital of the world! The variety and depth of natural beauty of this isolated South Pacific island group will impress and inspire you. Enjoy hiking trails and glaciers, kayaking, biking, canyoning, rafting, and bungy jumping, plus, of course, wonderful meals and excellent NZ wines! Read about New Zealand’s native Māori culture and how they celebrate their gay children on our Gay Travel Blog.

New Zealand’s Māori Tribes Celebrate Their Gay Children.
Consider our New Zealand Cultural Tour

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka and Maldives Gay Travel Luxury Cultural Tour

 2023  March 18 to 28

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $6598
Private Room: $8498


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 1physical activity level
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The Golden Temple on HE Travel's Gay Sri Lanka Cultural Tour

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.

Read about our Splendors of Southeast Asia Gay Cultural Tour.
Check out our India Cultural tour.

April 2023

April 2023

Gay Indonesia Island Hop Tour

Gay Indonesia Island Hop Tour

 2023  April 7 to 20

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $6998

Private Room: $8898


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 3physical activity level
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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, Seraya, Padar, Rinca and Bali.

Check out our Wild Kiwi: Gay Travel New Zealand Adventure Tour.
Read about our Galapagos Islands Gay Cruise.

May 2023

May 2023

Galapagos Islands Gay Cruise

Galapagos Islands Gay Cruise

 2023  May 27 to June 2

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Classic Cabin: $6898

Shared Owner’s Cabin-1 bed: $7248

Private Standard Cabin: $9888
Private Classic Cabin: $10,298
Private Owner’s Cabin-1 bed: $10,598


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 1physical activity level
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Large Iguana from the gay Galapagos Cruise hosted by gay travel company HE Travel

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.

See our Croatia Gay Cruise Island Hopping Adventure
You might also be interested in our Machu Picchu Luxury tour.

June 2023

June 2023

Gay Machu Picchu Luxury Tour

Gay Machu Picchu Luxury Tour

 2023  June 3 to 11

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $7198
Private Room: $8898


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 2physical activity level
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A view of Machu Picchu in Peru on HE Travel's Machu Picchu Luxury Tour.

Enjoy your time exploring Lima, Valle Sagrado, 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.

Read our blog about Hiking the Salkantay Inca Trail
You might also be interested in our Machu Picchu Hiking tour.

Sept 2023

September 2023

Namibia

Namibia Gay African Travel Adventure

 2023  September 7 to 22

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $10,598
Private Room: $12,098


Deposit Price: $2000
Physical Challenge 3physical activity level
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Explore the heartland of Namibia, one of the most sparsely populated countries in Africa. Our 15-day gay tour of Namibia is a journey through a virtually undiscovered wilderness. We will show you all the wonders that Africa is known for. We’ll hike through deserts and explore otherworldly terrains. We’ll sleep under the stars and get up close and personal with the animals. After you see Namibia, Africa will never be the same.

Read a blog post about the making of this tour.
See our Wild South Africa Gay Travel Adventure

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