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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

Ages 18 to 29
Map of Canada Winter Festivals including Canada

Canada Winter Festivals
14 Days From 2920

Taking in five major festivals across Whistler, Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper National...

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

India's Golden Triangle - Diwali Festival
8 Days From 575

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

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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 850

Become a part of the Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico City. Join a street party,...

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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 1015

Become a part of the Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico City. Join a street party,...

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Map of Mongolia's Naadam Festival including Mongolia

Mongolia's Naadam Festival
15 Days From 2880

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

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Map of China's Harbin Ice Festival including China

China's Harbin Ice Festival
5 Days From 1060

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

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Map of Christmas in Israel and the Palestinian Territories including Israel

Christmas in Israel and the Palestinian Territories

9 Days From 2780

Join a nine day Israel and Palestinian Territories adventure with Christmas in...

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Map of American Jazz Festival Tour including United States Of America

American Jazz Festival Tour
9 Days From 1960

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

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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 Rio Carnival including Brazil

Rio Carnival
6 Days From 1585

Attend Carnival, the famous festival of Rio de Janeiro, on a tour with Intrepid Travel.

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Map of China Highlights & Harbin Ice Festival including China

China Highlights & Harbin Ice Festival
13 Days From 2375

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

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Ages 18 to 29
Map of Halloween in America including United States Of America

Halloween in America
7 Days From 1570

Unravel the mystery of Sleepy Hollow’s Headless Horseman and learn of Salem’s fiery...

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Map of Halloween in Transylvania including Romania

Halloween in Transylvania
10 Days From 1330

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

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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 3650

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

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Map of Sarawak Rainforest World Music Festival including Malaysia

Sarawak Rainforest World Music Festival

11 Days From 1701

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 trips in Europe

Europe
Celebrate Independence Day in the United States.

North America
Day of the Dead in Central and South America.

South & Central America

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Diverse landscapes, a kaleidoscope of cultures and one of the world's fastest...

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