When it comes to travel, the best parts of the trip aren’t necessarily the sights you see, but the people you meet, the food you taste and the unexpected experiences you enjoy along the way.
A home-cooked meal in a local village, a wine sipped among the vines of a historic vineyard, or a secret spot discovered when venturing off the well-trodden tourist path. Those are the moments that linger long in the memory and become anecdotes you tell time and again.
They are also the kind of encounters at the heart of Trafalgar tours, inviting you to enjoy a deeper, more profound experience as you explore the world. Their one-of-a-kind experiences bring you closer to real communities, yielding a fresh perspective on life as you discover the local secrets of your destination.
Discover authentic local secrets with Trafalgar tours, connecting travellers to cultures, communities, and unforgettable experiences
Its innovative Be My Guest experiences see local people opening their homes, wineries and farms exclusively for Trafalgar travellers, giving you the unparalleled opportunity to learn about their heritage, cuisine, and culture firsthand.
And everything is planned and booked before you travel, so you can simply show up and enjoy the journey, accompanied by your experienced travel director and like-minded travellers.
Stays with Stories are charming accommodations that immerse you in the local culture, while MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences have been carefully curated to ensure that your adventures leave a positive impact on the communities, landscapes, and wildlife you visit.
Trafalgar offers the chance to tour adventurously, experiencing the world in all its wonder. The only question is, where will you go?
Cities, fjords and waterfalls in Scandinavia
From cosmopolitan Norwegian cities to the heart of the fjordlands, experience the warmest of welcomes among Norway’s snow-dusted landscapes over nine days of adventuring with the Best of Norway tour.
Journey through Norway’s fjords and cities, embracing snow-dusted landscapes and warm welcomes
Experience Bergen’s charm at a centuries-old farm, meeting locals while savouring authentic Norwegian flavours
You’ll visit a historic farm that has been operational since the 1500s and in the Øvre-Eide family for generations. The stunning location near Bergen features colourful homes and fences, with bright white sheep speckling the green hillsides. Meet farmer Arild and some of the resident animals, before enjoying traditional, home-cooked Norwegian food for dinner in the farmhouse.
Viking tales await you further north as you journey through some of Norway’s most spectacular fjords and waterfalls, glaciers and snow-capped mountains with brightly coloured homes fringing the water.
Tastes and sounds of the South
Tap your feet to the sounds of the South with a live musical performance in the birthplace of country music on this 10-day odyssey across the Sunbelt. On the USA – Tastes and Sounds of the South tour, you’ll be embraced by the warm glow of legendary Southern hospitality.
Celebrate Southern spirit with live music, rich traditions, and heartfelt hospitality on this unforgettable journey
Dine and sip cocktails beneath historic trees, embraced by Southern charm in a welcoming antebellum home
As you experience the rich culture of Memphis, the Jazz melodies of New Orleans and explore Elvis Presley’s Graceland, one more unique experience awaits. The owners of one of the region’s beautiful antebellum homes fling open their doors to welcome you in for Southern fare and traditional backyard cocktails under the dappled shade of historic trees.
Uncovering the secrets of Southeast Asia
When it comes to venturing into the hypnotic wildlands of the East, the 17-day Vietnam & Cambodia Uncovered tour takes you on an unforgettable expedition from Hanoi to Phnom Penh.
Sail on a traditional row boat down the mighty Mekong to Cai Be, exploring the canals in the delta that lead off to floating markets and bustling local life. This area is a hive of traditional activity, conducted on the riverbanks, each stop an adventure of heritage and history, authentic, delicious food, and charming culture.
Cruise the Mekong’s verdant canals: Uncover floating markets, rich traditions, and authentic culture in Vietnam and Cambodia
In Ho Chi Minh City, you’ll dine on local delicacies at KOTO restaurant, where this inspiring community project empowers local young people with vocational training in the hospitality sector.
It’s just one of the memorable experiences you’ll enjoy as you explore jungle scenery and hidden ruins, ancient towns and heartbreaking Cambodian and Vietnamese history.
Rural beauty across Northern Italy
If you’re hoping to keep your discoveries closer to home here in Europe, Italy has plenty to offer, whatever the time of year.
Wander through the picture-perfect Italian Lake District on the nine-day Northern Italian Lakes & Countryside tour, with vibrant homes of the waterfront villages spilling down the hills to the deep blue Alpine pools. Organic and sustainable farming is at the heart of this gourmet region.
Explore Italy’s lakefront villages and countryside, where vibrant charm meets sustainable flavours and Alpine beauty
Lemon blossom lends a sweet fragrance to the air, and in Modena, you can taste and learn about the world’s best biodynamic balsamic vinegars at a traditional acetaia. You also have a chance to visit Mantua, a European capital of gastronomy, and savour the prosciutto, Parmesan cheese and fresh produce of local food markets in this most gastronomic of regions.
Nature in all its splendour in Costa Rica
If Central America is more your flavour, you can’t go wrong with the 8-day Costa Rica Eco Adventure tour from San Jose to Liberia.
In the depths of the rainforest, Laguna Lodge Tortuguero is a gorgeous retreat, constructed from organic materials to preserve the natural resources of this precious biodiverse environment. You’ll reach the remote 15-acre retreat by boat through the waterways of the jungle, embracing the rich natural surroundings.
Journey by boat through jungle waterways to Tortuguero’s eco-lodge, immersing in Costa Rica’s vibrant rainforest paradise
Laguna Lodge is a remote haven where sustainable design and lush rainforest create a serene natural escape
Relax in the thermal pools of the Arenal volcano, then go on to spot orchids, wildlife and birdlife flitting through the canopy in the cloud forest. Visits to farms and plantations give you the opportunity to connect with local people and sample their way of life as you criss-cross the country, taking in national parks, choosing the white water rafting option, and sampling pure chocolate cultivated in the hills.
A scenic journey into the Alaskan wilderness
Hungry for a wild escape to bring your snowy dreams of Alaska to life? The 10-day USA – Majestic Alaska tour is sure to tick all of your boxes.
One experience on this tour, The Alaskan Railroad through Denali National Park, is a spectacular journey through some of the world’s wildest and most untouched, dramatic scenery. Ride alongside rushing rivers and icy mountains, plunging ravines and mysterious lakes, looking out for northern wildlife.
Alaskan Railroad winds through Denali’s wild, icy mountains, rushing rivers, plunging ravines, lakes, and roaming wildlife
The Alaskan Railroad traverses Denali’s vast tundra and glacial rivers, offering glimpses of wolves and moose
Wolves, grizzly bears, moose and caribou all call this park home. Take to the water and get up close with the marine animals as you cruise past the glaciers and icebergs, spotting humpback whales, sea lions, porpoises, and seals frolicking in the deeps. Explore Gold Rush towns and learn about Alaska Native culture as you immerse yourself in the everyday life of the Last Frontier.
With Trafalgar, you get to experience a more meaningful way to travel as you thrill to the sight of breathtaking natural landscapes and connect with locals over the universal languages of food, music, and laughter.
You don’t just get to discover a new destination, you’ll discover something new within yourself.
Find out more and book your next adventure at Trafalgar.com
