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For us, festivals are the smell of incense, the fizz of fireworks and the squelch of a fresh tomato. They arrive with the thunder of bespeckled dancers and ride on till the wee hours with plenty of dancing and music. They’re the lantern-lit, confetti-filled, mud-slinging reminder that life is there to be enjoyed to the max, and that there’s no such thing as too much fun in the name of pomp and ceremony.

From the holy waters of the Ganges and the graveyards of Mexico to the tulip fields and orange groves of Europe, festival season never truly dies – and we’ve got your private pass all ready to go. It’s time to strap on your sandals, pick up some maracas and dive right in.

Our Festival trips

Map of China Highlights & Harbin Ice Festival including China

China Highlights & Harbin Ice Festival
13 Days From 1713

Get a taste of China on this cultural and ice-filled adventure.

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Map of China's Harbin Ice Festival including China

China's Harbin Ice Festival
5 Days From 717

Brave the sub-zero temperatures of Harbin and you’ll be rewarded with the most...

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Map of Southern Comfort USA - New Orleans Jazz Festival including United States Of America

Southern Comfort USA - New Orleans Jazz Festival
12 Days From 3445

Tap your foot to the sounds of the South on this trip through Atlanta, Charleston,...

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Map of Halloween in Transylvania (Southbound) including Romania

Halloween in Transylvania (Southbound)
7 Days From 955

In Bucharest, Sighisoara, Brasov and Cluj Napoca, get beneath the history, mythology...

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Map of Halloween in Transylvania (Northbound) including Romania

Halloween in Transylvania (Northbound)
7 Days From 955

In Bucharest, Sighisoara, Brasov and Cluj Napoca, get beneath the history, mythology...

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Map of Classic Rajasthan - Holi Festival including India

Classic Rajasthan - Holi Festival
15 Days From 1180

Travel to India and visit the Rajasthan region and celebrate the Holi festival. Tour...

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Map of Russia Expedition: Permafrost Railway & Ysyakh Festival including Russian Federation

Russia Expedition: Permafrost Railway & Ysyakh Festival
15 Days From 3420

Travel to remote Russia on this 15-day tour from Vladivostok to the Sakha Republic,...

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Map of Mexico City: Day of the Dead Original including Mexico

Mexico City: Day of the Dead Original
5 Days From 770

Be a part of the Dia de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) celebrations in Mexico City,...

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Map of American Jazz Festival Tour including United States Of America

American Jazz Festival Tour
9 Days From 1845

Embrace the music of the South during this trip from Atlanta to New Orleans. Travel...

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Map of Mexico City: Day of the Dead Comfort including Mexico

Mexico City: Day of the Dead Comfort
5 Days From 895

Be a part of the Dia de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) celebrations in Mexico City,...

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Map of Papua New Guinea National Mask Festival including Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea National Mask Festival
9 Days From 2935

Witness myriad tribal cultures on display at the Rabaul National Mask Festival in far...

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Map of Papua New Guinea Firedance Festival including Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea Firedance Festival
9 Days From 2790

Travel to Papua New Guinea to experience the spectacular Firedance Festival, visiting...

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Map of Mongolia's Naadam Festival including Mongolia

Mongolia's Naadam Festival
15 Days From 2275

Embrace the festive atmosphere at the Naadam Festival, with visits to the region's...

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Map of Russia Highlights - New Year including Russian Federation

Russia Highlights - New Year
11 Days From 1860

Taste mystery and intrigue on a revealing tour of Russia - from the cultural city of...

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Map of Incredible Ethiopia: Timket Festival including Ethiopia

Incredible Ethiopia: Timket Festival
14 Days From 2625

Travel through the untouched beauty and fascinating culture of Ethiopia. From the...

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Map of India's Golden Triangle - Diwali Festival including India

India's Golden Triangle - Diwali Festival
8 Days From 665

Experience Delhi and the spectacular Diwali festival on this unique, small-group...

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Map of Rio Carnival Experience including Brazil

Rio Carnival Experience
6 Days From 1585

Experience the famous Carnival celebrations in Rio de Janeiro and join in the biggest...

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Map of Halloween in Transylvania including Romania

Halloween in Transylvania
10 Days From 1385

From Bucharest to Sibiu, Sighisoara to Brasov get beneath the history, mythology and...

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Map of Louisiana Mardi Gras Festival Tour including United States Of America

Louisiana Mardi Gras Festival Tour
9 Days From 1890

Dance through Lake Charles, Lafayette and Jefferson Parish on the way to Fat Tuesday in...

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Map of ANZAC Day Dawn Service 2020 including Turkey

ANZAC Day Dawn Service 2020
2 Days From 105

Travel from Istanbul to Gallipoli for the 2020 Anzac Day Dawn Service. Sleep out under...

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Map of Sarawak Rainforest World Music Festival including Malaysia

Sarawak Rainforest World Music Festival

11 Days From 1660

Experience the acclaimed Sarawak Rainforest Music Festival along with Kuching and the...

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Browse Festivals by regions

Experience India's Holi Festival with Intrepid.

Asia
Intrepid festival trip to Ourense carnival

Europe
Celebrate Independence Day in the United States.

North America
Sugar skulls on display for day of the dead

South & Central America

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