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From mouth-watering food tours to insightful temple visits and gay-welcoming African safaris, our Gay Cultural Tours are designed to connect LGBTQ+ folks with diverse and fascinating cultures around the world. We strive to hire local leaders, slumber in locally-owned accommodations, and dine at hidden gems wherever we go. Our goal is to foster an authentic experience, allowing travellers to connect with one another and with the destination’s LGBTQ+ community. For these reasons, our Gay Cultural Tours stand out as quintessential journeys for those eager to explore the world with a friendly and welcoming group!
Each property is hand-selected, LGBTQ-welcoming, and locally owned where possible.
For our first gay tour of Australia, we wanted to reserve accommodations as killer as the country's arachnids. Check out a preview of the hotels and lodges we settled on here. Read More
Our room keys are essentially the keys to the kingdom, unlocking the warm majesty and epic views of this once-inaccessible nation. Read More
With a little merengue in our hearts, we've expanded our repertoire of South American escapes into Colombia with this escape that delivers big cities, small towns, and national parks. In terms of accommodations, we've definitely dialed things up for this journey. Read More
Skip Cuba's chain hotels and resorts. Eat, sleep and spend your pink dollars at local establishments. Read More
From an award-winning heritage property to could-be palaces exuding colonial elegance, the hotels we’ve handpicked for our India trip are 5-star from beginning to end. Read More
Whether you’re into sleek and modern or classic and ornate, we have you covered. Think elegant farmhouses, lakeside villas, sultry boutique hotels and palatial palazzos, every one of them gay-welcoming! Read More
From a beachfront bastion on the Dead Sea to the Mars-like landscape of Wadi Rum and the ancient allure of Petra, these stays in Jordan offer a whole new world of comfort and amenities. Read More
The lions and elephants may epitomize a safari, but it's the accommodations that'll make or break it. Here's a preview of the handpicked hotels and safari lodges we’ll be resting our heads at. Read More
Our Aztec Adventure is a great reason to sleep around...at nice hotels. Read on to see the LGBTQ-welcoming hotels where you could lay your head if you join us in Mexico. Read More
Enjoy 3 exceptional hotels on our LGBTQ+ tour through Portugal's most memorable towns, scenic cities, and historic sites. Read More
Check out the handpicked hotels for our LGBTQ+ trip to Madrid, Sevilla, and Barcelona. These stays are muy caliente! Read More
Check out the slick and sublime hotels and resorts featured on our Thailand: Temples & Beaches and Thailand: New Year Celebration tours! Read More
It’s the biggest continent. The most populous. And with 48 nations spanning from the Mediterranean Sea to the Pacific Ocean, Asia offers every type of geography. Here’s our list of the best (and worst) countries for LGBTQ+ travel!
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The Azores are a gem, and Out Adventures made it easy to access the best of what they have to offer. Also, the trip was nearly 100% all-inclusive which was surprisingly nice!
Morocco has always been on our bucket list and the trip with Out Adventures exceeded our expectations. Our local guide, Mustafa, ensured we experienced the culture of the Moroccan people by taking us in the homes of local families to share meals and customs. This allowed us to see the real Morocco beyond the beautiful tourist destinations and gave us memories for the rest of our lives.
Amazing experiences – wine tasting, cooking with the Contessa, bridge climb, delicious dinners and food tours.
Epic, amazing, and a trip I’ll remember forever. Loved, loved loved our guides and camping in the middle of the Serengeti was an experience I will never forget.
We love Out Adventures and always have a great time. Unmatched in quality. We also loved meeting new people, Wadi Rum and Petra. Wadi Rum is stunning.
Be prepared for the intense heat! There are many awesome activities, but some are more commercial than others. At times, you will feel like the typical tourist, and at other times you will feel like you are truly experiencing the Thai culture.
Great locations and extensive tours. Our host was outstanding, and our local guide was great. They made sure all details were handled and that all we had to do was enjoy the trip.
Colombia still has an unsavory and unsafe reputation among some foreigners, so I was pleasantly surprised by its climatic, biological and cultural diversity, its progressive policies and relative security. The great rapport among the host, guides and group members made it a most enjoyable trip.
Our vibe is casual and comfortable – resort wear by day, and something snazzy for evening dinners. Think weather-appropriate shorts or pants and a casual button-up shirt. Formal wear is never required; you’re on vacation after all! For more specific recommendations, check the Important Information section of each trip page for suggestions on what you should pack. This information will also be sent to you prior to your departure date.
“Small group” means anywhere from 4 to 20 participants plus your group leader and/or host, though our typical group size is between 10 and 14 guests. This allows for a more intimate experience and better access to local guides, boutique restaurants, and hidden gems.
Yes! We prioritize traveller safety by vetting each destination and experience, partnering with LGBTQ-welcoming accommodations, training our local guides on diversity and inclusion, and offering tips on local customs and cultural sensitivities. By travelling with an experienced LGBTQ+ tour company and a like-minded group, you’ll benefit from a safe and supportive environment that fosters comfort, connection, and authenticity throughout the journey.
Our small group size is key to building camaraderie. Shared meals, intimate experiences, and the absence of a “mass tourism” feel naturally encourage conversation and bonding. Many travellers form lasting friendships on these tours. We also do our very best to support small, LGBTQ+, and locally owned businesses along the way, furthering our commitment to community.
Our typical travellers are 40-75 years old with about a 50/50 mix of couples and solo travellers, depending on the trip.
Absolutely! Small group cultural tours are incredibly popular for solo travellers. The intimate setting and shared interest in the destination make it very easy to connect with fellow travellers. We offer single supplements if you’d prefer to have your own private room throughout the trip, or we will match you with a roommate at no extra charge.
As with all our tours and cruises, the price includes accommodations, transportation, most meals and activities, domestic flights within the itinerary, an LGBTQ+ Host and local guide, and gratuities for our drivers, guides, porters, and included meals. Inclusions are listed in detail on the individual trip pages for each tour.
We carefully curate our itineraries to showcase the highlights and hidden gems of each destination while including free time to wander, shop, visit sights not on the main itinerary, or simply relax. The amount of built-in free time varies based on each tour, and the itinerary on the individual trip pages will lay out what you can expect for structured activities vs. free time on each day. We aim for the right balance of inclusions and meals so you feel you’re getting your money’s worth, without feeling guilty if you decide to enjoy some “me-time”.
Yes! We highlight LGBTQ+ aspects of most destinations, including historical sites, events, and even interaction with noteworthy locals and organizations. We also explore the “gaybourhood” and visit with LGBTQ+ community activists, artists, and business owners wherever possible.
Think of our local guides as the experts on all things cultural and historic in a destination, and our hosts as the social glue that holds the group together. And in the rare cases when things don’t go according to plan, they are expert problem solvers. By having a local guide and a host on a trip, problems are almost always solved quickly and efficiently with as little impact on the group as possible due to the higher team-to-guest ratio.
We use a range of accommodations depending on the locale and theme of your tour. From luxury glamping in Morocco to a private yacht in Croatia, from a homestay in Cuba to a 5-star boutique in Cambodia, we assure you all properties are hand-selected, LGBTQ-welcoming, and locally owned where possible. Be sure to reference ‘Accommodations’ in the ‘Quick Facts’ section of a tour to see the accommodation style used.
