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Private Guided Local Immersion & Homestays Tours & Trips

1,947 Private Guided trips. Tours from 639 tour companies. 1,254 reviews. 4.9/5 avg rating.

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Costa Rica Adventure
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5/5 Excellent
2 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Arenal Volcano, Tortuguero National Park

Highlights

  • Raft down the Pancuare River
  • Tour Caño Palma Wildlife Reserve and Tortuguero National Park
  • Spot local wildlife such as the ghost monkey and elusive jaguar
  • Soak in the healing mineral waters of Tabacón Hot Springs
  • Watch nature’s “fireworks” show at the Arenal Volcano
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Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, High Adventure, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

What travelers are saying

"The wildlife viewing was incredible! We were able to take superb photos and the knowledge guides were enjoyable. We were impressed with our accommodations and especially the tented camps. The service at the camps were first rate!"

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Helsinki & Tallinn
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4.1/5 Great
100+ reviews
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Helsinki

Highlights

  • Helsinki Panorama Bus Tour
  • Tallinn Walking Food Tour

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"Having a tour guide that spoke English and Spanish was great. Having a reservation at each hotel, tickets to the train station, and flights was extremely helpful and easy."

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Splendid Japan and South Korea Tour
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4.8/5 Excellent
24 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka, Tokyo

Highlights

  • Visit Mt Seorak National Park
  • Explore a Korean traditional village in Andong
  • Visit Tumuli Park and Gyeongju National Museum
  • Explore the vibrant Osaka
  • Enjoy exploring Kyoto
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Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Local Immersion & Homestays, Small Ship Cruise, Transformative, Photography

What travelers are saying

"DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS COMPANY!!!! They SCAMMED ME AND MY FAMILY OUT OF 5,000 US Dollars!!!"

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Touring South India: Hyderabad, Houseboats and Goa’s Beaches
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Kerala, Kochi

Highlights

  • Explore ‘Garden City’, Bangalore, including Tipu Sultan’s Palace, The Botanical Garden and a drive past Vidhan Soudha.
  • Explore Kerala
  • Visit Cochin and enjoy canoe in narrow channels
  • Visit Hyderabad
  • Explore Hampi and its surroundings
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Themes

Cultural, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"It is a difficult job to make everybody happy all of the time, but you ladies do a superb job. We were definitely off the beaten path, and when following that path there are sometimes unexpected surprises, but every bump was handled beautifully."

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8-day Modern Luxury in Botswana
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5/5 Excellent
81 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Chobe National Park, Kasane, Maun, Okavango Delta

Highlights

  • Explore amazing views situated on the Chobe River
  • Check into your luxury suite overlooking the Kasane Forest Reserve
  • Game drives into Chobe National Park and also boat cruises on the Chobe River
  • Stay in un spoilt African luxury, the lodge is perched high on the granite hillside

Themes

Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Local Immersion & Homestays, Safari

What travelers are saying

"This we hoped would be the holiday of a lifetime for myself and my family and we chose Ker & Downey Africa to organize it for us, we were not disappointed. They listened to what we wanted and came up with an itinerary which proved to be perfect, something for everyone young and not so young. Communications were excellent, when a problem arose they dealt with it quickly leaving us very happy with the proposed solution. This was not a budget holiday but we were happy that it was good value for money, we got what we paid for. From the time we landed on African soil we felt that Ker & Downey were looking after us, they were there for us all the way not for one moment did we have to worry, stress free we asked for and that is exactly what we got. The lodges they chose for us were perfect, we could not have asked for more, the memories we brought home are priceless. Thank you Ker & Downey Africa for organizing our dream trip."

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Lakes, Deserts and Wineries
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Andes Mountains, Atacama Desert, Lake District, Santiago

Highlights

  • Explore the cultural and natural history of the Atacama desert
  • Explore Vira, set in a marvellous native park surrounded by stunning volcanoes and along the shores of the peaceful Liucura River
  • Enjoy active nature experiences such as horseback riding, hiking, biking, birding or visiting nearby national parks
  • Explore Volcano Villarrica from the inside or outside, or relax in a volcanic thermal spring
  • Relax in Lapostolle Residence, the perfect place to enjoy nature with sophistication

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"I worked with Garvey to plan my dream trip to Patagonia. It was a two-week trip, we started in Buenos Aires, took the Australis cruise through the Tierra del Fuego fjords, visited Torres del Paine staying at the Explora Lodge and ended the trip in Santiago. All of the guides that Garvey arranged for excursions were excellent. Garvey managed the travel logistics between the different locations so that our experience in South America was seamless. Overall Lost World Adventures was a great travel agent for us. I had worked with this company previously for a trip to visit Angel Falls in Venezuela and hike the Machu Picchu trail in Peru, which was also fantastic."

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Explore Cartagena & Manzanillo Beach
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4.1/5 Great
100+ reviews
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Cartagena

Highlights

  • Cartagena City Tour (half-day)

Themes

Local Immersion & Homestays, Relaxing Retreats

What travelers are saying

"Having a tour guide that spoke English and Spanish was great. Having a reservation at each hotel, tickets to the train station, and flights was extremely helpful and easy."

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7 Days Oman Basic Tour
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4.8/5 Excellent
24 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Exciting sand dune driving and peaceful desert camping;
  • Visit Nizwa, Oman’s cultural capital;
  • Visit Wadi Habib to see one of the remote villages and fruit plantations.   
  • Enjoy the spectacular view of Jebel Shams, the ‘Grand Canyon of Oman’.

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative, Trekking & Expeditions, Photography

What travelers are saying

"DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS COMPANY!!!! They SCAMMED ME AND MY FAMILY OUT OF 5,000 US Dollars!!!"

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Usha

Sep 2022

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A perfect trip

17 days to Egypt, Jordan and Israel was our first booking with Odynovo , and Susan, our Rep.There were 6 of us traveling. We had planned our way there and our way ou...

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MAM

Jul 2022

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Top Notch Private Tour of Israel, Egypt and Jordan

First time using Odynovo, and the experience was flawless. We traveled to Israel, Jordan and Egypt by private tour with 5-star hotels. It was an action-packed itiner...

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Jul 2022

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Top Notch Private Tour of Israel, Egypt and Jordan

First time using Odynovo, and the experience was flawless. We traveled to Israel, Jordan and Egypt by private tour with 5-star hotels. It was an action-packed itiner...

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Dec 2022

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Travelers Beware!

We did a 10-day private tour package across Egypt. Memphis was just plain terrible. In Cairo, their airport liaison, Ahmed, was TERRIBLE — from the moment we met him...

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Best Vacation Ever!

Two beautiful weeks in Vietnam and Cambodia, best vacation ever! Exotic Voyages assisted us during the trip making sure everything was fine and everything was great,...

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