- Morocco Trip! - May 2024Tangier, Tangier
MOROCCO TRIP!
• Dates: May 4 - 15, 2024 (12 days / 11 nights)
• Cost: $3150 (per person, excluding flights)
• Single supplement: $675
• Details: https://globe-drifters.com/trip/trip-to-morocco/Check out pictures from previous trips to see what we do, where we go, and who goes on the trips: https://flickr.com/photos/155293978@N02/albums/72157712258291947.
If you have any questions, please email info@globe-drifters.com.
Discover the best of Morocco and its local culture in a small group… From ancient medinas to vast Saharan dunes; Morocco’s enchanting landscapes will mesmerize and transport you back in time. Haggle for spices and textiles in bustling souks, sleep under an immense blanket of twinkling stars in the Sahara Desert, and caravan by camel just like Berber nomads.
The Blue City: Chefchaouen’s brilliant blues will engulf you for 3 days and 2 nights whereas many groups skip it or just do a quick stop.
It’s your vacation!: All the must-sees are included, but if there’s a particular activity that you would like to skip, your tour leader is there to offer alternative options.
Extraordinary accommodations: The riads on this trip are hand-picked for their uniqueness and quality. They include a boutique hotel that is built right into the side of a gorge wall and a luxury desert camp straight out of Arabian Nights!
- Turkey Trip! - May 2024İstanbul, İstanbul
• Dates: May 23 - June 2, 2024 (11 days / 10 nights)
• Cost: $3500 (per person, excluding international flights)
• Single supplement: $650
• Details: https://globe-drifters.com/trip/turkey/
Check out pictures from previous trips to see what we do, where we go, and who goes on the trips: https://flickr.com/photos/155293978@N02/albums/72157710013233457
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Beat the crowds and visit Turkey in tranquility… No one likes to travel to amazing, awe-inspiring places and swim through seas of oblivious tourists taking a million selfies. Our trip has been carefully planned to beat the crowds so that you can actually see and enjoy the bucketlist sites in Turkey as well as some unique, off-the-beaten-path things.
Queen Cleopatra’s ancient pools: Swim among the famous Roman temple’s ruins in these pools steeped in history just a few hours before closing to avoid crowds and have the place to yourself!
Private Bosphorus River cruise: Sail on your own private yacht and explore lesser-known, intimate estates along the riverfront.
Pamukkale (Cotton Castle): Stay the night for a sunset visit to avoid the hordes of day-trippers.
- Greek Island Trips! - May/Jun 2024Naxos, Naxos
• Dates (10 days / 9 nights):
• Cost: $3150 (per person, excluding flights)
• Details: https://globe-drifters.com/trip/greek-naxos-slowcation/
See pictures from past trips here: GREEK ISLANDS PHOTOS!
This trip is a “Slowcation” and you can read more about it here: https://globe-drifters.com/slowcations/
Below is some information. If you have any questions, you can email info@globe-drifters.com.
Off-the-beaten-path Greek island paradise… Naxos is an authentic Greek island in the Cyclades away from the masses of tourists. It is the perfect mix of sandy beaches, stunning turquoise waters, olive groves, mountains, and local traditions. Naxos is also Zeus’ childhood home and boasts wonderful Greek food as well as amazing hospitality!
Beaches: Sun-soaked and radiant, Naxos is a great location to take some time and relax in the many sun loungers on the beach.
See what few tourists see: Visit Naxos’ inland which most visitors skip. Take in the charming Greek villages and majestic mountain ranges on the Cyclades’ largest island.
Boat life!: Channel your inner James Bond as you speed around in a boat to the idyllic village of Naoussa on Paros and the picture-perfect beaches in and around Naxos.
Stay in a boutique hotel located in the peaceful countryside of Naxos but just a 15-minute walk into the island’s old town (with a grocery store and plenty of cafes & restaurants) and a 10-minute walk to some of the most beautiful beaches in the Aegean Sea (with umbrella and beach chair rental available!)
- Tuscany/Umbria Villa Slowcation! - Sept/Oct 2024Città della Pieve, Città della Pieve, PG
TUSCANY/UMBRIA VILLA SLOWCATION (11 days / 10 nights)
• Dates:• Cost: $3500 (per person, excluding flights)
• Single supplement: $350
*4 rooms available on each trip with no single supplement fee!
• Details: https://globe-drifters.com/trip/tuscany-umbria-villa-slowcation/Check out pictures from previous trips to see what we do, where we go, and who goes on the trips: ITALIAN VILLA SLOWCATION PHOTOS!
What is a slowcation? Click here to find out: https://globe-drifters.com/slowcations/
If you have any questions, please email info@globe-drifters.com.
Experience small town Italy like a local… Tuscany conjures up dreams of life at a slower pace where you can soak in the culture, food, and picturesque vistas of the Italian countryside. Stroll through narrow passageways of medieval villages perched on hilltops. Pick out cheese & wine at the market in town and chat with the locals. Then, head back to your 18th-century villa passing olive groves in time for an amazing sunset. Tuscany is the dream vacation and now is your chance!
Live like a local: Sip on espresso & people-watch at a sidewalk cafe in town. Stop by the local grocery store for provisions to prepare a family-style meal in the villa’s fully-equipped kitchen. End the day with a glass of fine wine in your new home.
Ideal location: Most villas in the region are 7 kilometers on average to the closest town & you’d need a rental car during your trip. Our villa is only a 15 to 20-minute walk into town with charming shops, cafes, and restaurants.
Discover Italy: Many of Tuscany & Umbria’s most famous towns are only 30 – 45 minutes away from the villa so you can explore all the best locations in the region without going far.
Please email info@globe-drifters.com if you have questions!
- Japan Trip! - Oct 2024Tokyo, Tokyo
JAPAN TRIP!
• Dates: October 17 - 26, 2024 (10 days / 9 nights)
• Cost: $5300 (per person, excluding flights)
• Single supplement: $850
• Details: https://globe-drifters.com/trip/japan/See below for more information. Please email info@globe-drifters.com if you have any questions.
Experience the best of Japan's unique culture, iconic food, and ancient history on this 10-day trip... Discover the Land of the Rising Sun as you visit a foodie's paradise in Osaka, the imperial palaces of Kyoto, Tokyo's eclectic mix of ultramodern and traditional, and lots more in between! Japan's culture and history are thousands of years old and you'll experience its traditions which are still very much alive in the daily lives of its citizens.
Get sumo!: Go to a sumo match to see the graceful art of Japanese wrestling. This exciting sporting event is sure to get your adrenaline pumping!
Ramen-making!: Get a hands-on lesson on how to make this famous comfort food and dine on your creation!
Geisha... Beauty, Grace, and Discipline: Enjoy a geisha performance with dinner in Kyoto, one of the best places to witness this dying craft.
Fall into Japan: This trip is in the autumn when there are fewer crowds and the golden yellow, brown, and orange leaves will provide the perfect backdrop to take in the country's beauty!
- Portugal Slowcation! - Oct 2024Sintra, Sintra
PORTUGAL SLOWCATION!
• Dates: October 18 - 27, 2024 (10 days / 9 nights)
• Cost: $3600 (per person, excluding flights)
• Single supplement: NONE!
*Room upgrades available for solo travelers.
• Details: https://globe-drifters.com/trip/portugal-slowcation/Check out pictures from previous trips to see what we do, where we go and who goes on the trips: PORTUGAL PHOTOS!
If you have any questions, please email info@globe-drifters.com.
What is a slowcation? Click here to find out: https://globe-drifters.com/slowcations/
Discover the magic of Portugal at your leisure on our slowcation… Wander through Sintra’s romantic streets and stop for a pastéis de nata (egg tart). Explore Lisbon’s vast history with a glass of port along the River Tagus. At the end of the day, return home to a 19th-century estate surrounded by verdant gardens and a Moorish castle. Travel at a slower pace so you won’t have to fit everything in just a few days and can truly enjoy your vacation!
Historic home: Your base is a 150-year-old hotel that is steeped in history and surrounded by enchanted gardens. Best of all, it’s just a 10-minute walk into town!
Tuk Tuk, all aboard!: Whizz through Lisbon in a tuk-tuk for a unique perspective of this charismatic capital.
Fairytale castles: The mystical castles & colorful streets of Sintra are straight out of a fairytale and are bound to leave you in awe.
- Vietnam/Cambodia Trip! (Oct/Nov 2024)Hanoi, Hanoi
VIETNAM/CAMBODIA TRIP!
• Dates: October 20 - November 2, 2024 (14 days / 13 nights)
• Cost: $3600 (per person, excluding external flights)
• Single supplement: $700
• Details: https://globe-drifters.com/trip/vietnam-cambodia/If you have any questions, please email info@globe-drifters.com.
Discover the best of Vietnam and Cambodia on our 14-day trip… Venture into the heart of Indochina as you explore Vietnam’s frenetic capital city of Hanoi and the unparalleled beauty of Halong Bay. Continue the adventure as you visit Cambodia’s ancient city of Angkor where the mighty Khmer Empire that once ruled the region was seated.
Cruise Halong Bay in style: Sail around the sparkling emerald waters of Halong Bay on a premium boat among the massive rock structures jutting out of the water.
Travel like a local: Hop on the back of a motorbike with expert drivers to see the real Hanoi as you sip bia hoi alongside the locals.
Get your Tomb Raider on!: Hop in a tuk-tuk as you explore the city of Angkor including the infamous Ta Prohm where the jungle is slowly devouring the ancient temple.
- Iceland Trip! - Oct 2024Reykjavík, Reykjavík
ICELAND TRIP!
• Dates: (11 days / 10 nights)
October 11 - 21, 2024
October 25 - November 4, 2024
• Cost: $4700 (per person, excluding flights)
• Single supplement: $800
• Details: https://globe-drifters.com/trip/iceland/Check out pictures from our past trips to get an idea of the group and what we do: ICELAND TRIP PHOTOS!
See below for more information. Please email info@globe-drifters.com if you have any questions.
A slower-paced, small group tour through Iceland… There’s so much to do and see in Iceland that it’s tough to fit it all in one trip. Lots of fast-paced tours cram everything into 5 short days but we take our time and travel at a slower pace around the island in 11 days which means no rushing in and out of the bus with only 10 minutes to take a photo at every stop. Our small group size also allows us to experience some of Iceland’s less-traveled spots:
Hot springs: In addition to the must-see Blue Lagoon, cleanse your body & soul in some less crowded hot springs.
Secret Iceberg Lagoon: Take a zodiac to a hidden iceberg lagoon where it’ll be just you and the towering masses of ice, up close and personal!
Beer spa & jacuzzi: Soak in wooden, beer-filled jacuzzis overlooking breathtaking mountain ranges all while sipping on your favorite glass of lager.
- Thailand for Lantern Festival Trip! - Nov 2024Bangkok, Bangkok
THAILAND FOR LANTERN FESTIVAL!
• Dates: November 5 - 19, 2024 (15 days / 14 nights)
• Cost: $4050 (per person, excluding flights)
• Single supplement: $775
• Details: https://globe-drifters.com/trip/thailand-trip-for-lantern-festival/Check out pictures from previous trips to see what we do, where we go, and who goes on the trip: THAILAND TRIP PHOTOS!
For more information or if you have any questions, please email info@globe-drifters.com.
From island hopping on a long-tail boat to jungle trekking in one of the oldest rainforests in the world, you won’t be disappointed in the Land of Smiles. Join us for one of the most coveted events in travel… The mass lantern release in Chiang Mai! This highly anticipated event sells out fast and is a bucket list item! It is an awe-inspiring sight to witness thousands of lanterns drift into the sky.
Thailand’s breathtaking landscape, mouth-watering food, relaxing massages, and laid-back vibe make it the perfect travel destination. Did we mention a massage is only $8?! No matter your style, Thailand has something for everyone.
- Cuba 2024 Trips! - Nov & Dec/JanHavana, Havana
CUBA 2024 NOV & DEC/JAN TRIPS!
• Dates: (9 days / 8 nights)
November 9 - 17, 2024
December 26, 2024 - January 3, 2025
• Cost: $2500 (per person, excluding flights)
• Single supplement: $400
• Details:
November: https://globe-drifters.com/trip/cuba-november/
December/January: https://globe-drifters.com/trip/cuba-december-january/See photos from previous trips here: https://flickr.com/photos/155293978@N02/albums/72157707700724005.
For more information or if you have questions, please email info@globe-drifters.com
Cuba travel, legal and local… Thanks to the small group size, we avoid the big, government-run establishments, most of which US travelers aren’t allowed to patronize. As a small group, we can also dine at privately owned restaurants to support everyday citizens. Our groups of 12 travelers or less can visit smaller, more off-the-beaten-path places for more meaningful interaction with locals. Below are some of the things that make our small group trips to Cuba unique:
Authentic, local interaction: Your own dedicated Cuban trip leader throughout the trip will be your friend and show you Cuba through the eyes of a local.
Playa Larga: A sleepy beach town on the Bay of Pigs to escape the hordes of travelers at the major tourist hotspots. It’s a great place to witness everyday Cuban life in a typical Cuban town.
FAC: The Fábrica de Arte Cubano is a great place to mingle with Cubans over a drink while listening to live music and admiring works of art by local artists.
