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November 2024
2024 November 22 to December 1 (Hiroshima-Benesse Extension December 1 to 5) – In Progress
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $8,888
Private Room: $10,988
Our gay Japan tour starts in modern Tokyo, then spends two nights in the traditional samurai village of Takayama. 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 the world-renowned Benesse Art Site on Naoshima Island and Hiroshima to see both the solemn Peace Park and beautiful Miyajima Island.
2024 November 23 to December 4
Prices listed are per person – In Progress
2025 November 22 to December 3
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Cabin: $8698
Shared Cabin with Balcony(1 bed): $10,598 – Waitlist
Private Cabin: $11,098
Private Cabin with Balcony: $12,198 – Waitlist
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.
December 2024
2024 December 4 to 13 – Booking Closed
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $8298
Private Room: $9998
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.
2024 December 6 to 16 – Sold Out
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $7498
Private Room: $9098
Experience THE BEST OF CHRISTMAS in Europe, from Mozart and the Habsburg Empress, Sissi’s castles in Vienna, gay King Ludwig’s heritage in Munich and Bavaria, the oldest and most famous Christmas market in Nuremberg, and the most beautifully-decorated fairy tale villages in the Alsace mountains and the stunning Christmas Capital Strasbourg.
2024 December 9 to 16 – Booking Closed
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $6998
Private Room: $8598
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.
2025 January 10 to 24 – Booking Closed
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $7198
Private Room: $8798
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.
February 2025
2025 Feb 3 to 17 – Almost Full
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $8198
Private Room: $10,598
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.
2025 February 13 to 21 – 1 Room Left
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $7498
Private Room: $9198
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.
2025 February 15 to 24 – Booking Closed
2026 March 28 to April 6
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $6098
Private Room: $7598
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.
2025 February 16 to 26 – Booking Closed
2026 February 23 to March 5
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $9598
Private Room: $11,198
Epic natural beauty fills these distant islands in the southwest corner of the Pacific. On our Vineyards and Vistas tour we will explore the North and South Islands, encounter the unique melding of British and indigenous Pacific cultures, and enjoy the friendliness of the Kiwis who love their country intensely. On this Gay cultural tour of New Zealand, we travel from the sail-filled harbor of Auckland to charming Wellington, the capital. Then, we travel to the adventure capital, Queenstown, a mountain jewel set on a large glacial lake. Weather permitting, we will explore the spectacular Milford Sound by air and boat.
2025 February 21 to 27
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $4098
Private Room: $4998
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.
2025 February 25 to March 9 – Basecamp Experience
Prices listed are per person and subject to availability:
Shared Twin Porthole Cabin: $12,150
Shared Twin Window Cabin: $12,650
Shared Twin Deluxe Cabin: $13,400
Shared Superior Cabin: $14,300
Private Porthole Cabin: $20,655
Private Window Cabin: $21,505
Private Deluxe Cabin: $22,780
Private Superior Cabin: $24,310
Private Cabins require a $4500 deposit at the time of signup
Live the explorer’s dream during this 12-night cruise along the waterways of the Antarctic Peninsula. Enjoy the sight of icebergs, ice shelves, and massive mountains while sailing the Beagle Channel and the Drake Passage. Experience extensive wildlife on the continent itself.
2025 March 6 to 19 – Booking Closed
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $6998
Private Room for 11 of 13 nights: $8098
Private Room: $8798
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.
2025 March 8 to 19
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $8798
Private Room: $11,598
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.
2025 March 21 to 31
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $6898
Private Room: $8898
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.
2025 March 31 to April 8
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $5798
Private Room: $7398
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.
2025 April 19 to 30
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $8698
Private Room: $10,898
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.
2025 April 25 to May 8
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $8498
Private Room: $10,098
If you love islands, sunshine, temples, monkeys, and friendly people, this gay Indonesia tour is perfect for you. It is a great cultural tour with a mix of adventure. Enjoy two full weeks of touring with plenty of free time to relax. We will spend time on the islands of Java, Borneo, Labuan Bajo, Padar, Rinca and Bali.
2025 May 3 to 10
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $5898
Private Room: $7098
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!
2025 May 8 to 15
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $5698
Private Room: $7198
A Pilgrimage of miracles made by millions over the centuries, that is the Camino de Santiago de Compostela (Way of St. James) across northern Spain! We invite you to join HE Travel friends to cycle this historic route on a gay Spanish tour that many pilgrims consider the trip of a lifetime!
2025 May 17 to 24
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $4998
Private Room and Shared Bath: $5648
Private Room and Bath: $6748
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.
2025 May 19 to 26 – Waitlist Only
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $12,498
Private Room: $14,898
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.
2025 June 3 to 9
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Classic Cabin(2 beds): $7298
Shared Owners Cabin-1 bed: $7648
Private Standard Cabin: $10,288 – 1 Available
Private Classic Cabin: $10,798
Private Owners Cabin-1 bed: $10,998
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.
2025 June 10 to 18
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $7298
Private Room: $8998
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.
2025 June 13 to 23
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $8398
Private Room: $10,098
Spain: Barcelona and Pyrenees Gay Adventure Tour. Join us for 10 nights on a gay Barcelona and Pyrenees soft adventure tour. Enjoy local food and wine while enjoying the adventure that Spain has to offer. Biking, hiking, rafting and canyoning are some of the extraordinary activities we will enjoy on this tour. Enjoy the cultural along the way with village walks, a shepherd experience, and Eixample, the most centric quarter in Barcelona. This is a unique area of Spain that has a lot to offer the adventurous soul.
2025 June 19 to 27
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $7798
Private Room: $8998
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, zipline, raft, and explore the architecturally rich cities of Croatia. It is a great way to view the country and enjoy a variety of outdoor activities.
2025 June 21 to 28
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $5698 (couples only – 1 bed)
Private Room: $7098
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.
2025 June 29 to July 6
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $4998
Private Room: $6498
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.
2025
July 2 to 11
August 13 to 22
August 28 to September 6
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $4798
Private Room: $5098
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.
2025 July 5 to 12
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $7598
Private Room: $8998
Join our Gay Azores Hiking and Cycling tour. It’s overflowing with adventures with all of its National Parks. On this gay travel tour, you’ll have the opportunity to hike and cycle (all clients are on e-bikes) the beautiful terrain, eat the local food and explore the lovely island of São Miguel. It is a great way to enjoy a mix of outdoor activities over seven amazing days.
2025 July 6 to 17
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $7198
Private Room in Lima and Cusco but shared room at lodges: $8448
Private Room all nights: $9798
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.
2025 August 10 to 16
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $6598
Private Room: $7898
Enjoy this week-long soft adventure tour around North Vancouver Island. View wildlife from land and water. Meet locals and hear the fascinating history of the local area. Breathe in the fresh air on hikes and relax on one of our lodge’s massive sunset decks. This tour offers a great mix for any adventurer.
2025
July 2 to 11
August 13 to 22
August 28 to September 6
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $4798
Private Room: $5098
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.
2025 August 27 to September 3 – Food and Wine Tour
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $4298
Private Room: $4648 limited nights
This tour tends to alternate; some years between the higher, faster-running Middle Fork section of the Salmon River and the somewhat less intense but always fun Main Salmon River Wilderness section (as noted by dates above). Some years this launch is an LGBTQ-specific tour for “River Pride”. And other years it may be more focused on more of a Gourmet Food and Wine wilderness experience while enjoying the river. This trip may have a mixed clientele, but remains very LGBTQ welcoming and supportive. Both sections of the remote Salmon River have waters that run cold, clear, and quick, past soaring cliffs and soothing hot springs, with opportunities to enjoy hikes, see wildlife, and relax in pristine wilderness under big skies and thousands of stars. Join us for an exhilarating multi-day gay whitewater rafting adventure.
2025
July 2 to 11
August 13 to 22
August 28 to September 6
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $4798
Private Room: $5098
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.
2025 September 7 to 13
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $6198
Private Room: $7498
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.
2025 September 13 to 20
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $5998
Private Room: $7598
This Gay Lake Como tour offers fun activities with personalized attention each traveler’s interests. During the day we will enjoy hikes and e-bike rides through the scenic mountains of northern Italy. To wind down, we will enjoy fine dining with local wine in beautiful off-the-beaten-path settings. Come discover why some of the rich and famous (George Clooney for example) have also adopted this magnificent area for their lakeside villas and adventure playground!
2025 September 15 to 22
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $6598
Private Room: $8098
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.
2025 September 16 to October 1 – 2 Rooms Left Single or Shared
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $11,198
Private Room: $12,898
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.
2025 September 21 to 28
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $7298
Private Room: $8998
Take a journey to marvelous Scotland and enjoy the many adventures that await you. The landscape is gorgeous and the wildlife is majestic. Spend a week hiking, canoeing, zip-lining, and more. The charming villages we stay in along the way will take you back to a simpler time.
2025 September 24 to October 6
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $7998
Private Room: $9498
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.
2025 October 5 to 17
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $8898
Private Room: $10,798
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.
2025 October 18 to 25
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $5198
Private Room and Shared Bath: $5848
Private Room and Bath: $6948
Savor the bounty of the rich traditions of Italy’s Adriatic coastal region of Puglia. By day explore mountain towns, seaside villages, Swabian castles and cave homes that pre-date the Renaissance. Then each evening relax in our authentic 14th-century villa over dinner. Our meals feature produce, meat and fish from the region, and olive oil and wine from the villa’s own fields.
2024 November 23 to December 4
Prices listed are per person – In Progress
2025 November 22 to December 3
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Cabin: $8698
Shared Cabin with Balcony(1 bed): $10,598 – Waitlist
Private Cabin: $11,098
Private Cabin with Balcony: $12,198 – Waitlist
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.
2025 February 16 to 26 – Booking Closed
2026 February 23 to March 5
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $9598
Private Room: $11,198
Epic natural beauty fills these distant islands in the southwest corner of the Pacific. On our Vineyards and Vistas tour we will explore the North and South Islands, encounter the unique melding of British and indigenous Pacific cultures, and enjoy the friendliness of the Kiwis who love their country intensely. On this Gay cultural tour of New Zealand, we travel from the sail-filled harbor of Auckland to charming Wellington, the capital. Then, we travel to the adventure capital, Queenstown, a mountain jewel set on a large glacial lake. Weather permitting, we will explore the spectacular Milford Sound by air and boat.
2025 February 15 to 24 – Booking Closed
2026 March 28 to April 6
Prices listed are per person:
Shared Room: $6098
Private Room: $7598
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.