Special departures
What makes a holiday special? It can be any number of things, from the people you meet to the places you’ll visit along the way – but on these tours, you’ll enjoy access to an incredible local event. It might be an afternoon at a parade, full of colour, music and vibrancy (like Rio’s famous Winners’ Parade), or tickets to a tournament that celebrates a time-honoured tradition, such as sought-after sumo wrestling bouts in Tokyo.
Whatever the event, you can be sure that it’ll add that extra something special to your holiday experience. Read on to find out more about these special departures of some of our most popular tours.
Footsteps of the Incas
Departs 14 June 2026
Inti Raymi departure
Meaning ‘sun festival’ in the traditional Quechua language, Inti Raymi is a celebration of the Sun God Inti. Worshippers gather in the Peruvian city of Cuzco each winter solstice, as they have done for more than 500 years, and pay their respects to Inti through music and re-enactments of ancient events. This special departure allows you to experience the finale of the festivities – think drums, panpipes, sunset bonfires and a theatrical re-enactment in the mystical stone ruin of Sacsayhuamán.
What’s different on the 14 June 2026 departure?
One day longer than our standard departures
One less night in Lima and two extra nights in Cuzco
Full day to experience the festivities of Inti Raymi
2 additional meals included
Mexico’s Mayan Trail
Departs 29 October 2025 & 28 October 2026
Day of the Dead departure
Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration to honour those who have passed away. On these special departures, we’ll see the different ways this festival is marked as we travel across the country, from tasting pan de muerto (bread of the dead) at a bakery in the country’s capital, to admiring the ofrendas (offerings) in the candlelit streets and squares of Oaxaca, with their bright-orange marigold garlands.
What’s different on the 28 October 2026 departures?
6 additional excursions to experience Day of the Dead festivities and celebrations across the country
Essence of Japan
Departs 7 & 14 July 2025; 7 & 14 July 2026
Gion Festival departure
Fun street parties, huge floats, locals dressed up in their best summer kimonos – attending Kyoto’s Gion Festival is a fantastic experience. It’s the biggest festival in Japan, so we’ll kick you off with a guided walking tour to let you know where everything is. As well as the festival, this special departure includes a traditional Japanese riverside dining experience, with a full kaiseki dinner and a performance from a maiko (apprentice geisha).
What’s different on the 7 & 14 July 2026 departures?
One day longer than our standard departures
An extra day in Kyoto to enjoy the Gion Festival
A guided walking tour of the festival
Kawadoko riverside dining experience
2 additional meals
Essence of Japan
9 & 10 April, 5 October 2025; 9 & 10 April, 4 & 5 October 2026
Takayama Festival departure
Ranked as one of the most beautiful festivals in Japan, Takayama Festival takes place in a charming historic town in the Japanese Alps. Held twice a year (in spring and autumn), the festival celebrates the beginning and end of the harvest. Expect to see magnificent floats (yatai) at the night parade, which we’ll enjoy on arrival in Takayama.
What’s different on the 9 & 10 April, 4 & 5 October 2026 departures?
Experience the Yoi-Matsuri (night parade) of the Takayama Festival
Essence of Japan
Departs 12, 14 & 19 May, 8, 10 & 15 September 2025; 11, 13, 14 & 18 May, 12, 14, 16 & 17 September 2026
Sumo Wrestling Tournament departure
Sumo is Japan’s national sport, and it’s one that’s steeped in tradition. Attending a match is a thrilling way to immerse yourself in the energy and excitement of it all – these special departures include tickets to one of the three official tournaments held in Tokyo each year. We’ll arrive at Ryogoku Kokugikan stadium ahead of the big afternoon match, ready to watch the wrestlers grapple for supremacy.
What’s different on the 11, 13, 14 & 18 May, 12, 14, 16 & 17 September 2026 departures?
One day longer than our standard departures
An extra day in Tokyo for the tournament
Transport & tickets to watch a sumo wrestling match
1 additional meal
Grand Tour of Japan
Departs 12 May, 15 September 2025; 11 & 14 May, 14 September 2026
Sumo Wrestling Tournament departure
These special departures include tickets to a match at one of Tokyo’s official sumo wrestling tournaments. It’s an afternoon excursion which replaces time at leisure in Tokyo.
What’s different on the 11 & 14 May, 14 September 2026 departures?
Transport & tickets to watch a sumo wrestling match
Mystic Realms of India & Bhutan
Departs 19 September 2025; 18 September 2026
Thimphu Festival departure
This vibrant Buddhist festival is a celebration of culture, community and spirituality. It takes place over three days, where locals dress in traditional costume and sacred cham dances are performed in Bhutan’s capital, Thimphu. We’ll be in the city during the festival, so you’ll have the opportunity to experience the festivities for yourself – a wonderful way to immerse yourself in Bhutanese culture.
What’s different on the 18 September 2026 departures?
Chance to attend festivities during the three-day Thimphu Festival
Please note that festival dates can change at short notice
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