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# NOTE: Due to unexpected operational circumstances beyond our control, this tour has been cancelled. However, a small group of travellers are still going. If you would like to join them, please note that you need to book your own flights and accommodation. For more info, you can contact Mr. Peter Gowing - Peter’s Phone: 519-496-4760 Peter’s Email: pdgowing@gmail.com

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Algarve, Portugal Long Stay Winter 2026 (Starts in Algarve and ends in Lisbon)

Date: 14 FEB - 13 MAR, 2026
Duration: (28 days/27 nights) 23 nights in Algarve + 4 nights in Lisbon
Group size: Approx. 30 travelers
This Land package includes: Accommodation + Airport Transfers + Sightseeing Tours + Some breakfasts + Hotel Taxes + Services of your accompanying tour director

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, 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 pre-trip)

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
* Husky Sleigh Ride

Price per person, double occupancy: $4995
(we match roommates for those wishing to share)
Price for single room: $6545

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

Join us on this magical trip to Japan to experience the enchanting allure of spring, where nature paints the landscape with vibrant colors. We chose this season for the unparalleled opportunity to explore some of the country’s most iconic destinations at their best: Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kyoto, and Osaka. We will also visit the Japanese Alps with stays in Matsumoto and Kanazawa. Each city boasts unique attractions and seasonal charm that will captivate our senses and leave us with unforgettable memories. A true Meetup Experience!

What is included:

• 3 nights in Tokyo
• 1 night in Matsumoto
• 2 nights in Kanazawa
• 2 nights in Kyoto
• 3 nights in Osaka
• Arrival and Departure Airport Transfers
• Transportation throughout by Coach
• English Speaking guide throughout the itinerary
• Sightseeing tours with admissions fees per itinerary
• Breakfast Daily
• 2 lunches, 5 dinners

Experience:

• Visit to shrines, temples and castles with amazing Spring Blossoms
• The Bullet train-Shinkansen
• Sushi Making Class
• Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony
• Maiko Dinner (apprentice geisha)
• Samurai Experience

What is not included:

• International Airfare
• Tips for the guide and driver
• Meals not listed in the itinerary
• Items of personal nature

Japan during spring is a feast for the senses, offering a harmonious blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and urban excitement. We will enjoy it all and this promises to be an unforgettable adventure with our fellow Meetup travelers!

Land Tour cost $5760 per person, double occupancy
(we match roommates for those wishing to share)
Solo occupancy additional $1050
***International Airfare not included***