Organized tours as opposed to travelling or seeing things on your own. See also the "guides" tag.
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Are there organized educational WWII trips to Ukraine
I am looking for professionally organized educational trips in the Ukraine.
A trip around Sevastopol/Crimea on the topic of WWII would be of special interest to me.
Does anyone know a company ...
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Going on a tour of the Pentagon as a non-US citizen?
I'm wondering about going on a tour of the Pentagon when I'm in Washington next month. I'd be interested in knowing what I have to do to apply, and what you get to see on the tour. Evidently it's ...
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Any walking tours (in English) in Cologne or nearby?
I'll be in Cologne, Germany a few days this summer.
Usually when I'm staying alone in a city (assuming I have time) I'll try to find a walking tour of some sort as it gives me an opportunity to meet ...
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How to plan celebrating carnaval in Rio?
If you are not from Brasil and you want to celebrate carnaval in Rio, what should you do? Do you just buy a ticket to Rio, book any hotel and just enjoy? Or is that a recipe for failure? i can imagine ...
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Tour or circuit to see different Melbourne neighborhoods?
We plan to spend a week in Melbourne near the end of May. Besides the usual recommended places for typical tourism, we are interested in visiting different neighborhoods in order to understand their ...
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Can anyone recommend a good trekking tour for Machu Picchu?
I'm planning on heading to Peru to visit Machu Picchu next year. I heard there are some amazing and beautiful "long way around" treks that take you up and around to Machu Picchu the long way through ...
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Walking Tours of Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand & The Surrounding Area?
A friend & his wife will be visiting Thailand in the near future. They shall be spending three nights in the Northern Thai city of Chiang Mai. They believe this to be located within "wilderness ...
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Guided tours of Japanese nuclear power plants
Do any Japanese nuclear power plants offer guided tours of their facilities? I'm aware that most nuclear plants in Japan are currently not producing electricity, but that's not a big problem.
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Is it possible to hire a tour guy through Iraq with a film crew for a documentary film on Iraq ancient history?
We have three people working on a film in Iraq.
We would like to do it with a guide.
We have 2 cameras for est. $6000 each, which is a safety concern.
We plan to make shots in bigger cities but ...
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Where can I find guided tours of Australia by indigenous people?
Where can I find guided tours of Australia by Aboriginal persons, or organisations, ideally where profits go back into helping or preserving the local people and/or landmarks? I would love to see ...
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Cost of jeep / 4WD tours in Wadi Rum
Photo credit: Adam Reeder
Wadi Rum seems to be quite an other-worldy place from pictures I've seen. Unfortunately, it's the sort of place that I cannot see on foot and as a budget traveller, I'd ...
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What is a good travel agency to book tours from in Hanoi, Vietnam?
I am travelling to Vietnam in December and would like to book with a travel agency in the Hanoi area. There are so many to choose from, what are things that I should consider when picking a travel ...
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Bus tour from Vegas to the Grand Canyon - which one? [closed]
What bus tour is best value from Vegas to Grand Canyon for 10 people in January 2012?
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Optional tour in Salzburg [closed]
Comments on the excursion to countryside of Salzburg to the ruins of Obersalzburg onto Berchtesgaden & Eagle's Nest Tour.
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Visiting CERN in Switzerland
Is it possible to visit the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) as a tourist to Geneva? Are there any guided tours? Which parts can be seen?
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What is the LONGEST Tour operated by travel companies?
I remember 6 years ago, discovering "The Great South American Journey" operated by Gap adventures (now G Adventures), a 5 month trip around the continent (although essentially a bunch of their smaller ...
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Are there tours available from Seoul to the Korean Demilitarized Zone?
I am planning to visit the Korean Demilitarized Zone while staying in Seoul and would like to get tour options. Anyone has done this?
Prices, schedule and tips are most welcome.
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Smuggler's trails
Are there places around the world that offer tours along the old smuggler's trails. US-Mexico or US-Canada would be best but I am open to suggestions.
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How to find an organization that offers semi-guided tours?
I am looking for an organization that offers tours, that are close to an individual travel experience.
The organization should:
+ organize the lodging
+ organize the travel from site to site
+ ...
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Tours of opium poppy farms or processing facilities in Tasmania
I read several years ago that Tasmania is a major supplier of legal opiate products, and this weekend I spotted first-hand some farms growing opium poppies.
Are there any tours of opium poppy farms ...
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Are there any tours or opportunities available to the public where one can see Cherenkov Radiation?
Cherenkov Radiation (in my layman's understanding) is a blue light that appears when particles with an electric charge go through a medium faster than the speed of light in that medium.
I regularly ...
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Competing with local tour operators on a small island [closed]
Ever since I visited the island of Dominica in West Indies two years ago, I've been plotting how to move there. As I am getting close to wrapping some things here in the U.S., including getting the ...
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Are there countries aside from the US where I can go on storm chasing (tornado) tours?
I've been fascinated with tornadoes for a long time, and I've always wanted to go on a storm chasing tour (e.g., http://www.stormchasing.com/). However, I didn't get a chance to go on one before I ...
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What is the business model of commercial free walking tours?
For instance, Sandeman's runs free walking tours all over Europe. One or two every day of the year, good local guides, and the only payment is tips at the end. I'm sure the tip money is good since ...
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Machu Picchu in April: to reserve a tour or not to reserve?
I've seen this post about it, but I've dug a little bit more into the topic on the web and some people suggest to reserve in advance, in particular for the main Inca Trail.
However others say to wait ...
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For an affordable Educational School Tour what is the best time to visit Paris
I am planning for a School Tour to Paris. Looking for some good tips such as best time of year to visit, affordable transport method, cheap yet comfortable hotels etc. So that we could have a good ...
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Are there small group day trips from NYC to Boston?
Are there small group day trips from NYC to Boston, i.e. less than 20 people? All the day trips I've found are large groups (the reviews often speak of 30-50 or 60 people) which tend not to be ...
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Tourist attractions in Idaho during Winter [closed]
I am wondering if there is any places to go in Idaho during Winter. I live fairly close to Idaho, and I haven't really had a chance to fully explore the area. I would appreciate any suggestions.
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Are there organized multiday cave trips in Europe?
Recently i went for a short (1 hour) walk through the caves of Cocaliere in the ardeche in France. During the very touristic trip, although still quite interesting, we were guided passed two tents, ...
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Are there any boat tours for Lake Baikal?
I am interested in visiting Lake Baikal and exploring the areas around the lake. What is the best way of doing so and which nearby town should I use as my homebase? I'd expect using a boat to go ...
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Finding promotion codes for travel - a website?
Quite often airlines (Eg Air Canada), or tours (eg Big Bus Tours San Francisco) specify promotion codes as an option to get a discount.
Where do people get these codes from? Are there websites with ...
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Visiting giant panda sanctuary Chengdu from Guangzhou
I want to visit the panda sanctuary in Chengdu. I will be staying in Guangzhou and noticed that its a bit of a trip. What is the best way to get there? Is there a tour with direct bus? Or is there ...
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Recommended Tour Operator for 'Golden Triangle' India
I'm planning on visiting India in November/December. I'd like to spend 4 days doing the 'Golden Triangle' - Delhi/Agra/Jaipur.
I'm looking to do this on a cheap budget i.e. back packer style. I'm ...
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Osnabruk to Amsterdam excursions
I am going to be in Osnabruk, Germany till August 23, 2012. I would like to take an excursion to Amsterdam. Are there bus excursion operators in Osnabruk that offer Amsterdam tours? (maybe some ...
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Organised backpacking in China (14-Sep till 8-Oct 2012)
Wandering the net, I have found this site:
http://thedragontrip.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Detailed%20Itinerary%20-%20HK%20to%20HK%2025%20days.pdf
This fits all my needs:
comprehensive
young
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Is there an official New York City architecture tour?
Every time I visit Chicago, I love taking one of the tours offered by the Chicago Architecture Foundation. These tours are excellent, run by enthusiasts, and take different forms. There are walking ...
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What's a “trip kitty”?
On some organized tour operator's sites, I see tour prices listed with a +amount labelled as "kitty" or "trip kitty" like this one.
What is a "trip kitty"?
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How can I check if tour services are reliable?
What steps should I take in order to insure the following service is reliable
The Dragon Trip
and I can safely get to the starting point and find a group to join (not a scam) ?
Does this Sunday ...
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Walking tours in Seoul
I'm having a 14 hour overnight stopover in Seoul in early December. I was looking to leave the airport and maybe see some of Seoul. Are there any reputable and good night tours of Seoul, especially ...
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Organized trips for young single travelers?
I have 3 weeks vacation during Sep-Oct.
I'm an Israeli with excellent English. I want to fly somewhere.
and was thinking to join organized trips for young single-travelers.
I saw this site:
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How do I get to Cape Canaveral from Orlando?
I'm looking to visit Cape Canaveral in early December, but we'll be based in Orlando. Specifically we're interested in the Kennedy Space Centre. Apparently it's a 50 minute drive. Is renting a car ...
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Why do tour operators use a trip kitty?
So as a follow up to my question of What is a trip kitty? How does it work exactly? I'm wondering: why do tour operators do this as opposed to bundling the costs into the tour price?
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“Lord of the Rings” Tours in New Zealand
Are there any tours in New Zealand based on places where the Lord of the Rings films were made?
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“The Children of Captain Grant” tours that follow the book?
I was reviewing the book "The Children of Captain Grant" a little while ago and was wondering if there are any tours/adventures that follow the book?
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What is best - Hiring a Travel Plan or Doing all at your own? [closed]
I wanted to know whether it is best to buy a holiday plan by Thomas Cook, or Harry Cruise or Amanda adventure trip to x , y , z place which include lodging, travel and food or
whether it is good to ...
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How to find a cheap tour to Wieliczka salt mines from Krakow? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to visit Wieliczka salt mines and the Auschwitz KZ from Krakow?
Just this. If I'm at Krakow, which are the cheapest tour that goes to the salt mines?
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The Esplanade in Singapore: Are there any tourist tours?
The Esplanade in Singapore is a really interesting building if you're into architecture. Therefore, when I'm eventually in Singapore, I would like to visit the building. Is there any guided tour ...
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View the Grand Canyon by helicopter - is it real?
I going to visit the United States and its famous geographic places, such as the Grand Canyon.
I heard that there are some helicopter tours are available during visiting the Grand Canyon. Is this ...
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Which companies offer helicopter tours of the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
View the Grand Canyon by helicopter - is it real?
Our family of 5 is going to Las Vegas for the first time and we'd like to see the Grand Canyon. What tours by air are ...
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Is there a free walking tour in Honolulu?
I've seen mentions that some hotels sponsor a free walking tour, but can't find any actual details on it. Does one exist?
Ideally I'd like to see the old buildings - the palace and so on, but even ...
