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2023 Calendar

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April 2023

April 2023

Gay Indonesia Island Hop Tour

Gay Indonesia Island Hop Tour

 2023  April 7 to 20 – Sold Out

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $6998

Private Room: $8898


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 2physical 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.

Puglia Cycling

Puglia Villa – Gay Travel Italy Bike Tour

 2023  April 8 to 15

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $4698

Private Room and Shared Bath: $5348
Private Room and Bath: $6448


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 2physical activity level
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A group of avid cyclists on HE Travel's Puglia Villa cycling Adventure

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.

We also have a Gay Italy History Tour.
Check out our Lake Como Italy Adventure Tour.

Spanish Treasures

Spanish Treasures Gay Travel Spain Cultural Tour

 2023  April 22 to May 3 – Booking Closed

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $7998
Private Room: $9998


Deposit Price: $1000
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A photo of a perfectly manicured chateaux on HE Travel's Gay Spanish Treasures Tour

This gay holiday takes an intimate group of travelers to the most picturesque parts of gay Spain. Join us and explore the culture, history, and beauty of Madrid, Toledo, Seville, Cordoba, Ronda, Gibraltar, Granada with its magnificent Alhambra, and the scenic countryside in between.

Read about the development of this tour on our Gay Travel Blog.
Read about our Argentina, Patagonia Cultural tour.

Mexico City

Mexico City – Puebla Gay Cultural Tour

 2023  April 24 to May 2 – 2 Spots Left

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $5498
Private Room: $6998


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 1physical activity level
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A view of the Taxco Cathedral and surrounding buildings on HE Travel's Mexico City/Puebla Cultural Tour.

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 big and hidden gems full of culture. We’ll visit ancient pyramids, take walks through interesting neighborhoods, enjoy a wide variety of arts, and have delicious food and drinks along the way.

Check out our blog about the importance of vacations.
Read about Mayan Ruins and Contemporary Mexico.

May 2023

May 2023

Portugal Cycling

Gay Portugal Cycling – Biking the Blue Coast

 2023  May 13 to 20 – Sold Out

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $4998
Private Room: $6098


Deposit Price: $1000
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A group of cyclists with a beautiful beach in the background on HE Travel's Portugal Cycling Tour.

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!

Video From Our European Tour With Cary Harrison
You might also like our Alpenglow Gay Hiking Trip in the Swiss Alps.

Provencal

Provencal: Gay Travel France Bike Tour

 2023  May 20 to 27 – 1 Spot in a Room Share

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $4498
Private Room: $5398


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 3physical activity level
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Posing in front of a windmill on HE Travel's Provencal gay France bike tour

Visit castles, chapels, cafes, museums, meadows, vineyards, and a wildlife preserve on this gay bike tour of Provence, France. Stroll among the remains of a feudal fortress and a crumbled theater. Picnic at a Roman aqueduct. Bicycle through the magical forests and golden stone villages of Luberon. Read more about our experience in Provence in our Gay Travel Blog.

Read our blog about Puglia: The Italy Time Forgot.
Check out our Atlantique: Gay Travel France Biking Tour

Galapagos Islands Gay Cruise

Galapagos Islands Gay Cruise

 2023  May 27 to June 2 – Call for Availability

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

Shared Owner’s Cabin-1 bed: $7248 – Sold Out

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


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

Spain Hiking Camino

Spain – Hiking the Camino de Santiago Gay Tour

 2023  June 1 to 12

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $7298
Private Room: $8498


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 4physical activity level
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The monastery in Samos surrounded by trees on HE Travel's Hiking Santiago de Compostela Tour.

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.

Why a Gay Tour of Spain?
Check out our Cycling Spain’s Camino de Santiago tour.

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
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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.

Botswana

Botswana: A Luxury Gay Safari

 2023  June 5 to 12 – Sold Out

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $12,248
Private Room: $14,998


Deposit Price: $2000
Physical Challenge 1physical activity level
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A big lion relaxing in Botswana.

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 pre-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.

Read about our adventures in Namibia.
Check out our Gay Travel South Africa Heritage and Safari Tour.

Middle Fork

Middle Fork of the Salmon River Gay Rafting Adventure

 2023  June 6 to 13 – Main Salmon River
 2024  June 1 to 8 – Middle Fork
 2024  August 27 to September 3 – Food and Wine Tour

 2023  Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $3398

Private Room: $3638 limited nights

 2024  Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $3898

Private Room: $4198 limited nights


Deposit Price: $500
Physical Challenge 3physical activity level
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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.

Israel

Gay Travel Israel Pride and Heritage Cultural Tour

 2023  June 7 to 18

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $7398
Private Room: $9498


Deposit Price: $1000
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A view of Haifa from above featuring the ocean in the distance

Explore the complexities, beauty, and challenges of ancient and modern life on this gay Israel cultural tour. We will uncover the archaeological beginnings of three great religions, introduce you to a thriving LGBT community, and expose you to the social labyrinths of modern Israel. Consider our optional extension afterward to visit Petra and other landmarks of Jordan.

Read our blog about The Great Israel Adventure Tour
You might also be interested in our Israel Adventure tour.

Croatia Land

Croatia Land Adventure Gay Tour

 2023  June 13 to 23 – Sold Out

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $7698
Private Room: $9198


Deposit Price: $1500
Physical Challenge 3physical activity level
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A view of the Samobor Highlands in Croatia on HE Travel's Croatia Land Tour

Join our Gay Croatia Adriatic tour. It’s overflowing with land adventures with all of its National Parks. On this gay travel tour, you’ll have the opportunity to hike the beautiful terrain, eat the delicious foods and explore the architecturally rich cities of Croatia. It is a great way to view the country and enjoy a variety of outdoor activities over eleven amazing days.

What’s the Difference Between HE Travel Vs. Competitors
Read about our Patagonia tour.

Salkantay Hiking

Gay Hiking to Machu Picchu – Salkantay Trek

 2023  June 22 to July 3 – Booking Closed

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $6998

Private Room in Lima and Cusco; shared room at lodges: $8348
Private Room all nights: $9398

 


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 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.

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

Grindelwald

Grindelwald: Gay Switzerland Hiking Tour

 2023  June 24 to July 1

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $4698 (couples only – 1 bed)
Private Room – no balcony/view: $4898 – 1 Available

Larger Private Room with balcony/view: $5598 – 2 Available


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 3physical activity level
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Three impressive Alpine peaks — the Eiger, Moench, and Jungfrau — rise abruptly from the river valley in the central Alps on this gay Swiss hiking tour. During our week of hiking, these “Oberland Giants” form a constant backdrop to the shining green meadows and breathtaking cliffside paths.

Check out our Gay Hiking to Machu Picchu – Salkantay Trek Tour.
Read about our Alpenglow Gay Hiking Trip in the Swiss Alps.

July 2023

July 2023

Alpenglow

Alpenglow Gay Hiking Trip in the Swiss Alps

 2023  July 2 to 9

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $4698
Private Room: $5998


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 3physical activity level
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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.

Croatia Island Hop

Croatia Gay Cruise Island Hopping Adventure

 2023  July 7 to 16 – Booking Closed

Prices listed are per person:

Shared Room: Main Cabin $7798
Private Room: Main Cabin $10,198


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 2physical activity level
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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

Splash! Gay Grand Canyon Rafting Adventure

 2023 
July 12 to 21
August 23 to Sept 1

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $4598
Private Room: $4898


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.

Slovenia Adv.

Slovenia Gay Adventure Tour

 2023  July 28 to August 4 – Sold Out

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $5298

Private Room: $6698


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.

August 2023

August 2023

Splash

Splash! Gay Grand Canyon Rafting Adventure

 2023 
July 12 to 21
August 23 to Sept 1

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $4598
Private Room: $4898


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.

Sept 2023

September 2023

SW Colorado Ranch

SW Colorado Dude Ranch Gay Adventure Tour

 2023  September 3 to 9 – Waitlist Only

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $5198
Private Room: $6198


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.

Namibia

Namibia Gay African Travel Adventure

 2023  September 7 to 22 – 1 spot in a room share and 1 room for private or partners

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $10,698
Private Room: $12,298


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

Valley

Valley of the Chateaux Gay Travel France Biking Tour

 2023  September 8 to 15

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $4298

Private Room: $5198


Deposit Price: $1000
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

germany

Gay Germany Cultural Tour

 2023  September 14 to 25

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $7998
Private Room: $9848


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 1physical activity level
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An aerial view of Neuschwanstein Castle and the surrounding woods on HE Travel's Germany Cultural Tour.

Join our gay Germany tour 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) in Berlin and Munich. Some 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.

Colors

Colors of Burgundy Gay Biking Tour in France

 2023  September 16 to 23

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $4298

Private Room: $5198


Deposit Price: $1000
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.

Lake Como

Gay Lake Como, Italy Adventure Tour

 2023  September 16 to 23 – 2 Spots Left

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $5098
Private Room: $6598


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 3physical activity level
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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.

Malta

Gay Malta Cultural Tour

 2023  September 18 to 25

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $6098
Private Room: $7598


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.

**EuroPride Pretour for 2023**

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

United Kingdom

Gay United Kingdom Town & Country Cultural Tour

 2023  September 19 to 29

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $7998
Private Room: $10,298


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.

Capitals

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

 2023  September 27 to October 9 

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $7598
Private Room: $8998


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.

Italy Unveiled

Italy Unveiled Gay Cultural Tour of the Amalfi Coast and Puglia

 2023  September 28 to October 7

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


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 1physical activity level
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An exquisite gay cultural tour of Italy with a congenial gay group exploring 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, admiring the tenacity with which ancient residents settled the cliffs and islands of the Mediterranean. Read an article about this tour in South Florida Gay News.

Check out our Scotland Gay Multisport Adventure Tour.
Read about our Puglia Villa Culinary Experience.

Oct 2023

October 2023

Scotland

Scotland Gay Multisport Adventure Tour

 2023  October 1 to 8

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $6598
Private Room: $8298


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 hiking, SUPing, 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

Turkey

Gay Travel Türkiye Cultural Tour

 2023  October 8 to 20

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $8498
Private Room: $10,298


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 1physical activity level
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From Istanbul to the ancient city of Ephesus, and the beautiful Turquoise Coast to the mysterious landscape of the Anatolian heartland. On this gay travel Türkiye tour, we’ll explore the best of this fascinating crossroads of civilization. Enjoy stunning city sites, archaeological wonders and a boat ride along the coast in a classic vessel on our gay tour of Türkiye.

You might be interested in our Gay Italy History Tour.
Read about our Jewels of India Gay Cultural Tour.

Taste of Sicily

Taste of Sicily Gay Cultural Tour

 2023  October 8 to 19

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $8298
Private Room: $10,498


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

Greek Classics

Greek Classics: Gay Travel Greece Cultural Tour

 2023  October 11 to 21

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $7198
Private Room: $8698


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

Japan

Japan Gay Cultural Tour

 2023  October 14 to 23

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $7498

Private Room: $9598


Deposit Price: $1000
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famous tenryuji garden on the HE Travel gay japan 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 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.

Morocco

Morocco Magic and Mystery Gay Travel Cultural Tour

 2023  October 15 to 25

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $6998
Private Room: $8698


Deposit Price: $1000
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Morocco has a natural seductiveness, a charisma which attracts travelers like an exotic lover. Our gay Morocco tour takes us to beautiful ancient cities and modern metropolises; from the gorgeous coast to quaint remote towns on the far edges of the desert. Morocco’s arms are open for all who recognize its romance.

Read about our Bali Gay Cultural Tour.
Check out our Gay Iceland Adventure.

Puglia Culinary

Puglia Villa Culinary Experience Gay Travel Italy

 2023  October 21 to 28

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $4698

Private Room and Shared Bath: $5348
Private Room and Bath: $6448


Deposit Price: $1000
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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

Patagonia

Patagonia: Bottom of the World – Gay Chile Adventure

 2023  October 25 to November 3 – Booking Closed
 2023  December 6 to 15

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $8298
Private Room: $9998


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.

November 2023

November 2023

Tanzania

Safari: Tanzania and Zanzibar Extension

 2023  November 5 to 14

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $9298

Private Room: $10,798


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

Nile in Style: Gay Egypt Cultural Tour

 2023  November 18 to 29

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Cabin: $7698 – 3 Spots Left

Shared Cabin with Balcony(1 bed): $9098 – SOLD OUT
Private Cabin: $9398 – 1 Left

Private Cabin with Balcony: $11,598 – SOLD OUT


Deposit Price: $1000
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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.

December 2023

December 2023

Patagonia

Patagonia: Bottom of the World – Gay Chile Adventure

 2023  October 25 to November 3 – Booking Closed
 2023  December 6 to 15

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $8298
Private Room: $9998


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 3physical activity level
VIEW TOUR
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.

Costa Rica

Costa Rica Gay Travel: The Dream Adventure Tour

 2023  December 11 to 18

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $5098
Private Room: $6698


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.

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

2024

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January 2024

January 2024

Mayan Wonders

Mayan Wonders of Yucatan Tour

 2024  January 5 to 14

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $6198
Private Room: $7998


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

 2024  January 27 to February 5

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $5898
Private Room: $7398


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

 2024  January 28 to February 4

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $4698

Private Room: $6298


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 3physical activity level
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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 2024

February 2024

Gala Multisport

Gay Galapagos Multisport Adventure

 2024  February 15 to 23

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


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 3physical activity level
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He Travel Gay Travel Galapagos Multisport View Of a Fun Gay Tour Group

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.

Ecuador

Cotopaxi Adventure Tour – Gay Travel Ecuador

 2024  February 24 to March 1

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.

March 2024

March 2024

Antarctica

Antarctica Adventure & Gay Cruise

 2024  March 4 to 16

 2024  Prices listed are per person:
Shared Twin Porthole Cabin: 11,200
Shared Twin Window Cabin:$11,750
Shared Twin Deluxe Cabin: $12,450
Shared Superior Cabin: $13,250

Private Porthole Cabin: $19,425
Private Window Cabin: $19,975
Private Deluxe Cabin: $20,675
Private Superior Cabin: $24,025

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.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka and Maldives Gay Travel Luxury Cultural Tour

 2024  March 8 to 18

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $6698
Private Room: $8598


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.

Jewels of India

Jewels of India Gay Cultural Tour

 2024  March 19 to 30

Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $8198
Private Room: $10,798


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 1physical activity level
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A view from the water of the city of Varanasi on HE Travel's Gay Jewels of India 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. This gay India tour has an abundance of famous temples, palaces, and forts. Take a leisurely pace, and relax in five-star luxury.

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We also have a Gay Israel Pride and Heritage Cultural Tour.

June 2024

June 2024

Middle Fork

Middle Fork of the Salmon River Gay Rafting Adventure

 2023  June 6 to 13 – Main Salmon River
 2024  June 1 to 8 – Middle Fork
 2024  August 27 to September 3 – Food and Wine Tour

 2023  Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $3398

Private Room: $3638 limited nights

 2024  Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $3898

Private Room: $4198 limited nights


Deposit Price: $500
Physical Challenge 3physical activity level
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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.

August

August 2024

Canada

Gay North Vancouver Island Canada Adventure Tour

 2024  August 11 to 18
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $6598
Private Room: $8298


Deposit Price: $1000
Physical Challenge 2physical activity level
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North Vancouver Canada Adventure Tour Aerial View

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 deck. This tour offers a great mix for any adventurer.

Middle Fork

Middle Fork of the Salmon River Gay Rafting Adventure

 2023  June 6 to 13 – Main Salmon River
 2024  June 1 to 8 – Middle Fork
 2024  August 27 to September 3 – Food and Wine Tour

 2023  Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $3398

Private Room: $3638 limited nights

 2024  Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $3898

Private Room: $4198 limited nights


Deposit Price: $500
Physical Challenge 3physical activity level
VIEW TOUR
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.

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