! ! ! Las Vegas Day Trips & Beyond ! ! !

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Las Vegas, NV, US

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Let's get together for affordable activities in Las Vegas area such as Walking Tours, Canyon Trips, National Parks, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Camping, Kayaking, ETC.

As well as far beyond.

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Wed, Sep 24 · 6:00 PM PDT
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Our Featured Bucket List Meetups: Everest Base Camp, Machu Picchu, Petra, Egypt
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**This Zoom Overseas Q & A is a monthly event.** Video Link: [https://meet.google.com/irp-rnyi-fgb](https://meet.google.com/irp-rnyi-fgb) No software or download needed. Just open in a browser. The date gets moved right before the event occurs. This way all the links posted to events keep working. We have some truly EPIC Overseas events ahead. And Epic Adventure leads to Copious Questions. To solve that . . . Let's Talk! Join us for a Q & A Zoom where you can ask all your Q's and get all your A's. **SCHEDULE** **6:00 to 7:30pm PST is Q & A about our Overseas Events.** Such as Costa Rica, Japan Fall Colors, Angkor Wat, Everest Base Camp, Meetup On The Orient Express, Machu Picchu, Spain and Portugal... **7:30 to 9pm PST Is about camping stuff.** Newbie Q's. Gear. Food. Camping Tips. Including Q & A and about specific local trips/events. Click Here for the [The Local Events and Beginner Camping ZOOM event ](https://www.meetup.com/MoreToExplore/events/284325465) **[To join the zoom FILL OUT THIS GOOGLE FORM](https://forms.gle/6Zs4GMhsN7ZD8ugW6)** and/or RSVP to this event. We will email direct on the day of, to remind you. What to talk about? Most of the convo will be on the following: Sep 12, 2025 [Bali & Singapore Journey](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/304730715/) (filled) Oct 12, 2025 [Jordan: Dana to Petra Trek with Wadi Rum](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/302872692/) (filled) Oct 19, 2025: [Petra to the Pyramids. Dead Sea, Sphinx & Nile](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/289633459/) (filled) Nov 27, 2025 [Catalina & Ensenada -- Thanksgiving Weekend Cruise ](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/304514999/) Feb 20, 2026 [Northern Lights. A Scandinavian Odyssey! ](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/310787716/) Feb 28, 2026 [India's Golden Triangle with HOLI and Dubai](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/302873097/) Mar 29, 2026 [Cherry Blossoms in Japan](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/events/302856389/) Jun 5, 2026 [Costa Rica Eco Adventure ](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/305233138/) Jun 18, 2026 [Mt Kilimanjaro Trek! One of the 7 Summits](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/302872805/) Jun 27, 2026 [Serengeti Photo Safari! Africa’s Best Wildlife Show](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/302872828/) Jul 05, 2026 [Gorilla Trekking in Uganda and Rwanda](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/305800297/) Aug 03, 2026 [Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier Cruise from San Francisco](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/310860841/) Sep 09, 2026 [France Culinary Explorer! Food](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/305759711/) Sep 20, 2026 [Meetup on the Orient Express](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/305760344/) Dec 04, 2026 [Vietnam & Cambodia (with Angkor Wat) ](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/299959770/) Mar 06, 2027 [Galapagos Islands Expedition](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/300828838/) Apr 25, 2027 [Everest Base Camp Yoga Trek](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/306959288/): To receive detailed itinerary on ANY of our events . . . [CLICK HERE to fill out our google form.](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8) Our events are all very safe, fun, curated, and organized. Questions about Hotels, Flights, Meals, Museums, Power Plugs, Converters, Money Conversion or whatever!! All the folks currently signed on to our events are invited to come and ask all the Q's and get all the deets they want to. They will also get them in writing too, but we know a lot of folks rather a face and voice compared to an email. It's that whole human interaction thing! \*\*[To join the zoom FILL OUT THIS GOOGLE FORM ](https://forms.gle/6Zs4GMhsN7ZD8ugW6)\*\*We will email direct on the day of to remind you.
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Sun, Oct 12 · 7:00 PM PDT
The Dana to Petra Trek w/ bonus of Wadi Rum! A Jordan Discovery Adventure.
Harry Reid International Airport, 5757 Wayne Newton Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, US
Our Meetup group is off on another thrilling hiking adventure to exotic faraway lands! This time, we are trekking in **Jordan**, where breathtaking views of sandstone cliffs, narrow gorges, and vast plains unfold against the backdrop of the Great Rift Valley. **The Dana to Petra trek,** also known as the Dana Wadi Trail, is one of Jordan's most renowned hiking experiences. It takes us through a diverse range of landscapes, offering a mix of natural beauty, historical significance, and cultural encounters. The trek begins from Dana village, a charming and ancient small town, known for its stone houses and traditional architecture. It is located in Jordan's largest nature reserve - Dana, which also gives the name of the trek. The Dana Trail spans a variety of ecosystems, from lush woodlands to arid desert. In addition to the amazing hiking experience, our Meetup trip provides a unique cultural exposure. We will have the opportunity to interact with local **Bedouin communities and even stay in a Bedouin camp**, experiencing their hospitality, traditional food, and way of life. The trek culminates in the ancient city of **Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World**. Entering Petra from the "backdoor" via the Monastery (Ad Deir) is a unique experience, offering a less crowded approach to this iconic archaeological site. The actual trek from Dana to Petra covers approximately 50 miles and it will take us 6 days. The trek is considered moderately challenging, with some sections requiring good physical fitness due to rugged terrain and long distances. The whole trip, however, is 12 days as we are spending some time sightseeing and visiting some of the amazing tourist spots of Jordan. In addition to Petra we will see **Amman, Madaba, Mt Nebo, Dead Sea and Aqaba at the Red Sea.** *Limited size to 24 attendees total. This trip will fill up extremely quickly.* **Price per person, double occupancy: $3990** **(we match roommates)** **Single Supplement $710 or total price for a solo accommodation: $4700** **The only way to secure your spot is a $350 deposit** **[Click Here for Secure Deposit Link](https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/9XWWQV8N78PX4)** Deposit is refundable up to 90 days before the departure (less PayPal fees). ***[Click Here ](https://forms.gle/kCyoB9VQUsZ9T6Ax7)*[and Fill out this Form if you are making a Deposit](https://forms.gle/kCyoB9VQUsZ9T6Ax7)** \*\*\*\*\*\*Airfare from/to the US is not included\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* ***[Message direct to Anna](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062) (flights and itinerary)*** ***[Message Direct to Marc](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=273063881) (trekking and trip information)*** Inclusions: · Meet & assist at Amman International Airport and arrival and departure transfers · 10 Nights accommodation at hotels and camping sites · Meals as described in the itinerary · Transportation except during the hike · Entrance fees as per the program · Professional Archaeological Licensed English-Speaking Guide through all touring days only · Professional Licensed English-Speaking Hiking Guide during hiking days (6 days: day 3 – day 8) · 6 Full day Camping equipment, such as tent, mattress, blankets, water, bathroom, showers, 3 meals a day, luggage transfers · Bottled water every throughout all days · 3 hours tour in Wadi Rum by the open Bedouin · Portage at Airport & Hotels. · All applicable taxes We offer a 9-day optional extension to Egypt: Pyramids, Sphinx, Nile cruise & more. **[CLICK HERE FOR INFO.](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/302984837/)** For people who are not interested in the hiking option, we have a regular trip (not involving hiking) from **[Petra to the Pyramids, with Nile Cruise. CLICK HERE FOR THIS OPTION.](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/289633459/)** Have more questions? [Click here to message Anna](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062) [Click here to message Marc](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=273063881) AND/OR Come to our monthly [Q & A Zoom](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/296044209/) on all international trips we offer. Meet others attending, be social, or come and get any questions answered. AND/OR Fill out this form: [Click Here for our Overseas Trip Request Form](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8) for more info on this or any of our international events. We believe in good decent social. We have a set of sister groups we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events too. [Click Here to see all our other events](https://www.meetup.com/CulturalArts/Events) **SOT 2000318-10**
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Thu, Nov 27 · 1:00 PM PST
CATALINA & ENSENADA . Thanksgiving Weekend Cruise 2025
Harry Reid International Airport, 5757 Wayne Newton Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, US
This is our Annual Ensenada Thanksgiving Cruise. The 4-day Thanksgiving weekend can be sometimes too long and too boring if you are stuck at home. So why not get out of town and have a blast?! This will be DIFFERENT from previous years. We will be on a 4-day cruise & INCLUDE A DAY IN CATALINA AND A DAY IN ENSENADA!!!! AND WE ARE LEAVING ON THANKSGIVING!! Best Thanksgiving EVER . . .No dishes!! Perfect for folks with no family in town. AND Perfect to take the whole family out of town!! We've all got Thurs to Sun totally off . . . So let's make the most of it. **Thanksgiving can seem a long way off . . . We have been doing this cruise for 5 years now. And each year it fills up months in advance!** Check the photo gallery with past pix from previous trips [https://photos.app.goo.gl/b7ebjhUuL7bajLhb7](https://photos.app.goo.gl/b7ebjhUuL7bajLhb7) As a group, we have negotiated a special price. ***The cost is $602 Per Person*** *TOTAL FOR 4 NIGHTS (all in) including taxes and port charges.* (many places give you a false price not including taxes, and port fees). Rate is guaranteed only if you make a deposit. The deposit is only $190 and it is refundable (less PayPal fees) until Sep 01, 2025 [CLICK HERE](https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/V2VGXQSRGAR96) to [make a Deposit](https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/V2VGXQSRGAR96): The $602 per person (total all in) gets you an interior cabin, double occupancy (share). Get a friend and come along. OR come Solo. We do the roommate matching so you can get the share price and save! There are upgrades to balcony cabins or single occupancy. [CLICK HERE TO SEE OPTIONS ](https://forms.gle/FFkzrNVsNzopn8tA8) Space is limited and only an RSVP ACCOMPANIED WITH A DEPOSIT will guarantee your spot. The deposit is only $190 and it is refundable (less PayPal fees) until Sep 01, 2025 [CLICK HERE](https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/V2VGXQSRGAR96) to [make a Deposit](https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/V2VGXQSRGAR96) **After Paying the deposit be sure to [CLICK HERE and fill out our ATTENDEES INFO FORM](https://forms.gle/FFkzrNVsNzopn8tA8)**[ ](https://forms.gle/FFkzrNVsNzopn8tA8)to let us know what cabin accommodation you want. There are PLENTY of cruises on Meetup. Ours is decidedly different and not like the others. The boat (ship) has all the things that make a cruise ship fun * 9-hole mini golf course * WaterWorks (waterslide park) * Tropical resort-style pool * Serenity Retreat area. * Casino * Comedy shows * Stage shows * Bars * Nightclubs * Dancing * Live music * Spa type services * . . . and more. BUT...as a Meetup we get special treatment. We will get reserved seating together for the formal dining room. ALSO We will be doing our own activities on the boat, such as a scavenger hunt and an Open Bar Cocktail Hour. That's right . . . open bar . . . on a cruise ship!! AND Best of all a great group of like-minded people from our Meetup, ready for play and have fun! ***Schedule:*** ***Thu: Long Beach (Los Angeles) 04:00 PM*** ***Fri: Catalina Island 08:00 AM 05:00 PM*** ***Sat: Ensenada 08:00 AM 05:00 PM*** ***Sun: Fun Day At Sea*** ***Mon: Long Beach (Los Angeles) 08:00 AM*** On the 2nd night we get a Cocktail Mixer with an OPEN BAR (unlimited drinks). We will also have a formal dinner and dress in our fineries. The BEST part are OUR shore excursions in Ensenada. And this is what will make our Meetup and this cruise different from others. Totally optional if you want to join us! We will have our own coach and driver for our shore excursion and we will do: * Zip Line Canopy Tour * ATV * Horseback Riding We have enough time there for you to do any two. The best way to see what it's like is to check the gallery with past pix from previous trips [https://photos.app.goo.gl/b7ebjhUuL7bajLhb7](https://photos.app.goo.gl/b7ebjhUuL7bajLhb7) But wait!!! How about some wine? We will visit Santo Tomas historic Winery for a tour and tasting! An olive oil tasting too! We will also have time to visit to Anthony Bourdain's Favorite Street Food Cart for some ceviche! Since we are organizing our own excursions we will be able to save from the ones offered by the cruise line. This is an all-around great way to spend the Thanksgiving weekend. And...this is NOT like the other meetup cruises you see. Come join us for the fun and adventure! Question: Is this for Singles? Or Couples? Or Families? Answer: This is for everybody. Kids are welcome. It's about people, not your relationship status, sexual preference or age. All are welcome! We will be a good size bunch so you will find folks you would hang with. [CLICK HERE for Main link for this event.](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/304514999/) RSVP there to get any conversations and discussions. Have questions? [Click here to Message Anna direct](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062) We do a monthly Q & A Zoom for all our international trips, including this one. [Click Here to RSVP to our Zoom](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/296044209/) Meet others attending, be social, or come and get any questions answered. We believe in good decent social. We have a set of sister group we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events too. [Click Here to see or join our other events](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/join/) SOT 200318-10 Live the adventure instead of only dreaming it!
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Sun, Feb 8 · 7:00 PM PST
Northern Lights! A Scandinavian Odyssey. Reindeer, dog sledding, Ice fishing ...
Harry Reid International Airport, 5757 Wayne Newton Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, US
**\*\*\*This group is filled. Check out our next departure on Feb 20, 2026:** **https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/310787716/\*\*\*** Gaze at the Northern Lights, enjoy a sleigh ride, be a reindeer herder for a day, learn about the Sámi culture, visit an ice hotel, catch a fish (or two) through a hole in the ice, taste some good Scandinavian delicacies, visit the ABBA museum...My, oh my! These are just some of the fun activities we are planning to do during this once-in-a-life time adventure! Like all our adventures, this one is crafted from the ground up with the true spirit of Meetup in mind. We handle every little detail before and during the trip, accompany and guide the group, creating a stress-free journey with a laid-back, friendly vibe. No big tour operators, no inflated prices — we work directly with locals to give you authentic experiences and unbeatable value. Come as strangers, leave as lifelong friends — and make memories that stick forever! ***We visit:*** * Stockholm * Kiruna (Lapland) * Helsinki * Copenhagen (optional extension) ***The trip includes:*** \* 2 nights in Stockholm \* A night train from Stockholm to Lapland in a private sleeping compartment \* 4 nights in Kiruna \* 3 nights in Helsinki \* Airfare from Kiruna to Helsinki \* Arrival and departure transfers \* Sightseeing tours in Stockholm and Helsinki \* Boat ride in Stockholm \* Food tasting in Helsinki \* Breakfast daily \* 2 dinners and 3 lunches \* Northern Lights Tour \* Jukkasjärvi Icehotel Half-Day Tour \* Full-Day Reindeer Tour \* Ice Fishing or Husky Sleigh Ride **Price per person, double occupancy: $4770** (we match roommates for those wishing to share) **Price for single room: $6320** ***Not Included:*** x Transatlantic Airfare (we can help you arrange that) x Meals not listed above x Tips and any personal and incidental expenses x Optional extension to Copenhagen The only way to secure your spot is a $500 deposit **\*\*\*Deposit link removed as this date is sold out. You can reserve your spot for our next departure on Feb 20, 2026 [HERE](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/310787716/) \*\*\*** Deposit is refundable up to 90 days before the departure (less PayPal fees).\*\*\* Final payment due 60 days before departure\*\*\* ***[Click Here](https://forms.gle/MqXy8zWAB6pv2dW37)***[ and Fill out this Form if you are making a Deposit](https://forms.gle/MqXy8zWAB6pv2dW37) For a detailed Day By Day itinerary: **[Click Here](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8)**[ to fill out our info request form](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8) Limited capacity of 14 total. This trip will fill up extremely quickly. \*\*\*Airfare from/to the US not included\*\*\* **OPTIONAL EXTENSION TO COPENHAGEN offered at $590 per person/double or $785 solo occupancy (air from Helsinki to Copenhagen not included)** ***[Click Here](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062)***[ to Message Direct to Anna with any questions including airfare quotes.](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062) She can help you arrange the airfare and answer any logistics questions. [Click Here to see all our other fun events](https://www.meetup.com/CulturalArts/Events) SOT 2000318-10
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! ! ! Las Vegas Day Trips & Beyond ! ! !

What we’re about

Upcoming events

Our Featured Bucket List Meetups: Everest Base Camp, Machu Picchu, Petra, Egypt

The Dana to Petra Trek w/ bonus of Wadi Rum! A Jordan Discovery Adventure.

CATALINA & ENSENADA . Thanksgiving Weekend Cruise 2025

Northern Lights! A Scandinavian Odyssey. Reindeer, dog sledding, Ice fishing ...

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Overnight Grand Canyon Camping Trip from Vegas. Road trip

Bali & Singapore: Elephant Sanctuary - Scenic Beaches - Urban Elegance

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! ! ! Las Vegas Day Trips & Beyond ! ! !

What we’re about

Upcoming events

Our Featured Bucket List Meetups: Everest Base Camp, Machu Picchu, Petra, Egypt

The Dana to Petra Trek w/ bonus of Wadi Rum! A Jordan Discovery Adventure.

CATALINA & ENSENADA . Thanksgiving Weekend Cruise 2025

Northern Lights! A Scandinavian Odyssey. Reindeer, dog sledding, Ice fishing ...

Past events

Overnight Grand Canyon Camping Trip from Vegas. Road trip

Bali & Singapore: Elephant Sanctuary - Scenic Beaches - Urban Elegance

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