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Machu Picchu, rediscovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, is a fortress city of the ancient Incas. The ruins are one of the most beautiful and enigmatic ancient sites in the world. While the Inca people certainly used the Andean mountain top, erecting hundreds of stone structures in the 1400's, legends and myths indicate that Machu Picchu (meaning 'Old Peak' in the Quechua language) was revered as a sacred place from a far earlier time. Whatever its origins, the Inca turned the site into a small but extraordinary city. Invisible from below and completely self-contained, surrounded by agricultural terraces sufficient to feed the population, and watered by natural springs, Machu Picchu seems to have been used by the Inca as a secret ceremonial city. Two thousand feet above the Urubamba river, the cloud shrouded ruins have palaces, baths, temples, storage rooms and about 150 houses, all in a remarkable state of preservation.
Machu Picchu Singles Vacation Adventure Itinerary
Vacation Day 1 - Friday: Arrive Lima, Peru
Upon arrival in Lima, Peru you will be met at the airport and transfered to our hotel. Arrive early and spend the day in the City of Kings, a city full of history and cultural heritage.
Tonight meet your group leader at your hotel and join the group for an optional dinner.
Vacation Day 2 - Saturday: Lima / Cusco
Early in the morning we transfer to the airport for our flight to Cusco. Upon arrival free time for a rest and to get used to the altitude. Cusco was a Holy City, place of pilgrimage, a sacred place the Incas themselves believed was “The Navel of World”, thus its real name “Qosqo”. Nowadays Cusco is a fascinating mix of Inca and Colonial Spanish architecture; churches, monasteries, convents and Inca remains are found at every corner, many streets are lined with perfect Inca stonework’s, which served as foundation for the Spanish constructions that took place in the XVI and XVII centuries.
If you haven't meet everyone already, tonight is your opportunity. Get ready to enjoy a dinner in a typical restaurant with a folklore show where the musicians play their melodies with Andean instruments of beautiful sounds while typically dressed dancers will show you different ancient Peruvian dances.
Vacation Day 3 - Sunday: Cusco
Enjoy a late breakfast and time for souvenir shopping before our afternoon tour of Cusco. Visit the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun or Korikancha. Then drive to visit the Inca sites of Kenko, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara and the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman, built strategically on a hill overlooking Cusco; famous for its enormous carved stones joined with astounding precision to form the outer walls. Some of these stones stand over 30ft tall and weigh over 350 tons.
Vacation Day 4 - Monday: Cusco - Excursion to the "Sacred Valley of the Incas"
A succession of picturesque towns, agricultural terraces and archaeological sites. Explore at your own pace the Market of Pisac, a picturesque Andean shopping center where native people are seen bartering their products and also selling a wide variety of handicrafts. On Sunday there is a catholic mass service on Sunday celebrated in Quechua, the native language. Lunch at a local restaurant in the Sacred Valley.
In the afternoon we pass through Calca and Urubamba towns to arrive at the Inca Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo. Built to guard the valley entrance and protect it from enemies of the lower jungles it consists of a series of superimposed terraces of carved stones accessed by long staircases. Walk through the quaint streets of the nearby town, a religious and agricultural center during the Inca Empire. Visit the picturesque Andean village of Chinchero where the remains of the royal hacienda of Tupac Inca Yupanqui lies. Admire the well preserved Inca wall at the Main Square, visit the beautiful colonial temple built on Inca foundations. Return to Cusco in the late afternoon.
Vacation DAY 5 - Tuesday: Cusco / Machu Picchu
The day starts with an early morning transfer to Cusco train station. Enjoy a unique train ride towards the marvelous Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. Get the most outstanding views of the Urubamba River, which cuts its way through green fields beneath the high peaks of the Andean glaciers towards the marvelous Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. Get the most outstanding views of the Urubamba River, which cuts its way through green fields beneath the high peaks of the Andean glaciers.
After our three 1/2 hour train journey have lunch in Agias Calientes before we drive up the mountain to the famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, also known as "The Lost City of the Incas". Upon arrival our guided tour begins, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial (Intiwatana), the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and various burial grounds. After the tour you will have time to stroll around the archaeological site. Then it is back to Agias Calientes for an evening at leisure.
Vacation Day 6 - Wednesday: Machu Picchu: Aguas Calientes - Cusco
Excellent opportunity to wake up early, enjoy a beautiful sunrise, stroll around town or visit the Hot Spring Thermal waters. And still have time for optional activities:
1. Visit the Citadel of Machu Picchu for a second time (extra $$).
2. For active or more adventurous people, we suggest to climb up the Huayna Picchu (depending on weather conditions) from where you can appreciate the immensity of Machu Picchu, even more amazing being high and distant. Arriving at the top takes about two and a half hours. An exciting adventure for hikers who want to see the nature and the carved stone emerging from the ground as if a geological miracle.
In the afternoon, back to Cusco by train and our hotel. Evening free. We recommend dining at the hotel and have an early night.
Vacation Day 7 - Thursday: Cusco - Puno
Morning departure by bus to the City of Puno. During our trip, pass by the lovely Wacarpay Lake, offering spectacular views of mountains reflected in waters. Visit the pre-Inca citadel of Pikillacta, the ruins consist of more than 700 structures with some walls standing at almost 40 feet high.
We proceed to the town of Andahuaylillas to visit the Church of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas, also known as the Sistine Chapel of the Americas, due to its decorated polychrome ceiling. On the way, we stop to see a spectacular Inca Sanctuary dedicated to the great Inca God of Wiracocha. Then we pass through La Raya Ranch where we can see herds of vicuñas and llamas, stopping at the town of Ayaviri, an important livestock and textile center, to visit the impressive Temple of Kalasaya, ruins from the ancient Pucara Culture.
We stop for lunch in a quiet countryside restaurant, where we can enjoy the delightful culinary art of the region. Later In the afternoon we arrive in Puno and check in to our hotel.
Vacation Day 8 - Friday: Puno: Titicaca Lake Floating Island of the Uros and Island of Taquile
This morning, we will have an unforgettable motorboat excursion on the waters of Lake Titicaca to the unique "Floating Islands" of the Uros. The ancient inhabitants of the lake, known as the Water Tribe, have built their own "islands" by periodically adding new layers of a type of reed unique to the area called "totora", vegetable fiber from the Papiro family. Their homes and boats are also made from this material.
Then we continue our motorboat trip to Taquile island, inhabited by Quechua-speaking natives who have developed an efficient and unique social system, as well as fine hand weaving techniques, that have been passed down through generations. After lunch in a local Taquile inn, we will have a walk through the various hills and archaeological sites of this 3 1/2 mile long island before we return to Puno.
Vacation Day 9 - Satuday: Puno/ Lima
Early in the morning we transfer to the airport for our flight to Lima. A city tour around Lima is a fantastic way to discover the history in this old capital of the Conquistadors. Our tour of the "City of Kings" includes the Historical Center, Main Square, Government Palace, City Hall, the Cathedral (tomb of Francisco Pizarro, conqueror of Peru), Museum of the Cathedral, Temple of Santo Domingo (tombs of Santa Rosa and San Martin), Temple of San Pedro, Lima Colonial Balconies, Torre Tagle Palace, Paseo de Aguas and Convent de los Descalzos.. after enjoy an overview of Peru's pre-Columbian history while visiting the Museum of Anthropology and Archeology, the largest collection of pre-Hispanic artifacts, such as Chavin stone sculptures, textiles from Paracas, Nazca and Mochica ceramics and Chimu metalwork; as well as paintings, documents and objects relating to prominent people of Peru's Conquest, Vice Royalty and Republic times.
After all that sightseeing let's sit back and enjoy a folklore show and dinner at a local Peruvian restaurant at our Farewell Dinner.
Vacation Day 10 - Sunday: Depart Lima
It is time to say goodbye to all your new travel buddies as we are transferred to the Airport for our International Flights home.
Hotels
| Lima - Jose Antonio Hotel |
Cusco - Costa Ramada del Sol |
| Aguas Calientes – Hatun Inti Boutique |
Puno - Hotel Royal Inn Puno |
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November 7 - November 16, 2026 - $2875*
*The price per person is for a double room. Free roommate matching is available on all our vacations, so there is never a need to pay a "single supplement". If you wish to room alone it is an additional $875 Not Included * International Airfare Optional Pre-night Hotel Single Room - $195 per night |
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Located just about 600 miles from the mainland of Ecuador, South America, are the Galapagos Islands, a magical place like none other on earth. Experience the best of Isabela Island, the "lost paradise" of the Galapagos Islands, as well as Santa Cruz, the central most island in the Galapagos Archipelago. Snorkel with sharks and sea turtles and hike around the incredible moonlike landscape of Sierra Negra Volcano. See Giant Land Tortoises in their natural environment and learn about breeding and conservation efforts at the famous Charles Darwin Research Station. Enjoy the incredible wildlife and awesome landscapes of the Galapagos with naturalist guides. The time to visit the Galapagos is now with Best Single Travel!
Wildlife to See
Galapagos Sea Lions, Galapagos Giant Tortoises, Marine Iguanas, White-tipped Reef Sharks (Tintoreras), Penguins, Sting Rays, Sea Turtles, Sally Lightfoot Crabs, Lava Lizards, Blue-Footed Boobies, Flamingos, Frigate Birds, Pelicans, Darwin´s Finches, Galapagos Fly-Catchers, Galapagos Mockingbirds, and more.
Experience the Galapagos Singles Vacation Daily Itinerary
Vacation Day 1: Arrival in Guayaquil (Friday, April 17, 2026)
You will be picked up at the airport and taken to your hotel. Guayaquil is located on the western bank of the Río Guayas. The metropolis is the country’s largest city and its commercial center. The port is an important stop for international imports and exports on the Pacific coast. Stroll around the new riverfront “Malecón 2000” that combines green areas and shopping malls along the city’s coastline and has become Guayaquil’s landmark. Don’t miss the picturesque Las Peñas district and explore the city’s growing art scene.
Vacation Day 2: Guayaquil - "City Tour" ( Saturday, April 18, 2026)
Start your Guayaquil City Tour at the Simon Bolívar Park. Here, visit the classic gothic style Cathedral, which was completely rebuilt after the 1896 fires that destroyed many of the city’s beautiful wooden buildings. Located north of the city center, the Las Peñas district is the oldest and most picturesque. Admire the 400-year-old colonial houses that have now become art galleries or workshops and stroll around the open-air painting and sculpture exhibitions. Then, as you walk along the beautiful boardwalk “Malecón 2000” by the Guayas River, appreciate the river and city views.
End your tour with a visit to the Historical Park, located on the banks of the Guayas River. The park was built in 1997 as a theme park and is aimed to exhibit the history and culture of the old province of Guayaquil. The site also recreates the architecture, traditions and the urban and rural life, mixed with a beautiful natural park full of a diverse vegetation that form different natural and wildlife areas with their respective flora and fauna.
Vacation Day 3: Guayaquil-Galapagos Islands (Sunday, April 19, 2026)
In the morning you will be taken to the airport for your flight to the Galapagos Islands.
Galapagos - the Enchanted Islands - doubtlessly are the highlight of every Ecuador trip and you also should not miss a visit, for it is the most unique living museum of evolutionary changes and you would get to know a variety of exotic species endemic to this Archipelago! Galapagos is the perfect setting to experience the evolutionary changes, which have led to a new understanding of live on earth. Animals unafraid of man and so different from any others found elsewhere, make visitors wonder about their existence on our planet. Among the animals found, are the different species of giant “Galapagos” tortoises that gave the islands their name, a variety of birds and marine mammals such as iguanas, sea lions, dolphins, whales as well as a great number of fish. Among the flora, the most distinctive are mangroves and endemic cacti -to mention only some of them!
Your guide will welcome you at the Baltra airport. Then, take a bus and a ferry to the Santa Cruz Island.
Santa Cruz Island is the second largest island and is located in the middle of the archipelago. Colonized in the 1920’s, Puerto Ayora is the main human settlement with the most important harbor in the Galápagos. After Isabela Island, Santa Cruz is home to the second largest population of giant tortoises (about 3000). Discover the island’s beautiful beaches and bays with sea lions, marine turtles, and seabirds. Or, take your adventures off the beaten track to its remote highlands and verdant landscapes.
Ride through the highlands and observe the change in vegetation: from arid landscapes filled with cacti to the lush rainforest. Take a short stop and observe the twin craters. These sinkholes were created by the collapse of a volcanic roof caused by tectonic movements and erosion. The Giant Tortoise Reserve in the Santa Cruz highlands is one of the few places you can see these giants in their natural habitat. The large, pre-historic looking animals can be seen as you walk along the trails during their migration from the coast to the highlands. It is also one of the best sites to observe the short-eared owl, another endemic specie from the Galápagos.
Enjoy lunch in a typical hacienda and continue your journey towards Puerto Ayora.
Vacation Day 4: Galapagos Islands (Monday, April 20, 2026)
From Puerto Ayora,Leisurely walk to Tortuga Bay, one of the longest white sandy beaches in the archipelago. Along its shores, keep an eye out for marine iguanas, sea turtles, and migratory birds. On the west, a rocky edge divides the beach and creates a calm cove ideal to swim around the bay. Enjoy your afternoon at leisure. Bring your bathing suit and snorkel gear (also available to rent) and enjoy the day in the water at one of the best Galapagos snorkel sites Tortuga Laguna or spend the afternoon shopping back in town.
Vacation Day 5 Galapagos Islands (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)
During a full day boat excursion you’ll visit one of the islands North Seymour, South Plazas, Bartholomew or Santa Fe. Each of the islands has its own significant beauties to offer and regardless which you’ll visit, you’ll definitely enjoy your stay. Lunch on board and snorkelling activity included. North Seymour is a flat island that was uplifted from the sea by underground seismic activity. Located North of Baltra, it is one of the best places to see Blue Footed Boobies and Magnificent Frigate birds. Blue Footed Boobies are found on the flat area near the coast of this island (they nest from May to November). Continuing the trail to the interior, one stumbles upon the biggest congregation of Magnificent Frigate birds in the island. While on North Seymour, there is a high chance of seeing a great show of acrobatic flight, namely a Frigate bird robbing a booby, a gull or even another Frigate bird the food. South Plazas Island, where a large colony of sea lions lounges daily in the equatorial sun. Soon you will notice their subtly diabolic grins and wonder what they find so humorous; you only hope the joke isn't on you! South Plazas also boasts excellent examples of typicalGalapaganean flora such as the towering cacti "trees" that form the principal diet for boththe land iguanas and the cactus finch. Other birds that may flutter by include lava gulls,yellow warblers and red-billed tropicbirds with their elaborate tails.
Vacation Day 6 Galapagos Islands ( Wednesday, April 22, 2026) 
Another fun filled day out on the water. Full day boat excursion visiting one of the islands North Seymour, South Plazas, Bartholomew or Santa Fe. Bartholomew, a tiny island of just 1.2 km 2 , offers the visitor one of the most spectacular views of the archipelago. Bartholomew is located near the west coast of James, on the other side of Sullivan Bay. It is famous for its Pinnacle Rock, which is the representative characteristic of Bartholomew. The climb to the 114 m high peak is both challenging and worth-doing. On your way up, you will encounter different formations of volcanic origin including spatter and tuff cones, lava flows and lava tubes. Once on the summit,there is a spectacular view of the surroundings. Bartholomew is also a must for the visitor interested in geology. Penguins are common in the bay area.
Vacation Day 7 - Galapagos Islands (Thursday, April 23, 2026)
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Center which was inaugurated 1994 in Puerto Ayora. Over 200 scientists and volunteers are active in the conservation and research projects for the most famous resident of the Galápagos: the Giant Tortoise. Stroll around the impressive giant prickly- pear cactus forest or visit the baby turtles that are affectionately cared for until they can be repatriated. Learn about the tortoises’ different life stages: from incubation, hatching, and growth periods. Head to the port for our transfer from Santa Cruz Island to Isabela Island by speedboat.
Isabela Island is the archipelago’s biggest island and occupies about 60% of the land area. About 1 million years ago, the merger of 6 volcanoes formed the island: Cerro Azul, Sierra Negra (Santa Tomás), Alcedo, Ecuador, Darwin, and Wolf. Today, all except the Ecuador volcano are active, making it a very active place on Earth. The most recent volcanic activity was on June 26 th 2018, when the Sierra Negra volcano erupted. Isabela’s unique landscape, lava fields, beautiful beaches, and relaxing atmosphere offer travelers a matchless experience in nature.
Vacation Day 8 - Galapagos Islands (Friday, April 24, 2026)
From Puerto Villamil, take a short boat ride to a small rocky islet known as “Las Tintoreras”, one of the island’s most beautiful sites. Here, sharks can be seen resting in the lava canals. Observe marine iguanas and playful sea lions on the sandy beach. Put your mask and snorkel on to explore the underwater world filled with colorful fish, sea turtles, and much more. The Wetlands Route is a 5km series of trails that can be explored by foot or by bike. Choose to explore different sites like lagoons, beaches, viewpoints, mangroves, and many more beautiful hidden spots.
Vacation Day 9 - Galapagos Islands (Saturday, April 25, 2026)
Enjoy your day at leisure. Spend the day in the water or grabbing those last minute souvenirs. Get together this evening for our farewell dinner as we celebrate our last night on this wonderful vacation and all the friendships and memories we have created.
Vacation Day 10 - Galapagos Islands (Sunday, April 26, 2026)
In the morning, transfer to Isabela airport to catch your flight back to Baltra and then to Guayaquil. International connecting flight departing from Guayaquil (airport assistance not included). Please make sure to book your international flight after 7:30 pm.
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| Guayaquil - Grand Hotel Guayaquil | Santa Cruz Island - Hotel León Marino |
Isabella Island - Hotel Albemarle |
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April 17 - April 26, 2026 Price - $3,850*
* Guayaquil to Baltra round-trip air flight * Santa Cruz to Isabella round-trip via speedboat / flight *The price per person is for a double room. Free roommate matching is available on all our vacations, so there is never a need to pay a "single supplement". If you wish to room alone it is an additional $650. Not Included *Pre-Night Hotel with Airport Transfer $185 *Airfare - Best Single Travel will help arrange your air * Tips - recommended $150 |
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February 13 - February 21, 2016
$2690*
Only 14 6 Cabins Available
Ecuador Amazon River Cruise Singles Vacation Daily Itinerary
Vacation Day 1: Arrive Quito
Plan to arrive in Quito, Ecuador today and take the provided shuttle to our hotel. To give everyone a chance to arrive no activities are planned.
Tonight meet your hostess in our hotel lobby at 7:00pm for an optional dinner.
Vacation Day 2: Quito City Tour
After breakfast we begin our tour of Quito, the perfect city for seeing fascinating panoramas, churches, domes and roofs that are history relics. Quito, the capital of Ecuador, was founded in the 16th century on the ruins of an Inca city and stands at an altitude of 9.350 feet. Despite the 1917 earthquake, the city has the best-preserved, least altered historic Centre in Latin America. The architecture and rich interiors, are pure examples of the ' School of Quito', which is a fusion of Spanish, Italian, Moorish, Flemish and indigenous art. After exploring the Old Town, we'll understand why Quito was the world's first city named to UNESCO's Cultural Heritage list.
Tonight let's enjoy dinner at a local restaurant close to our hotel.
Vacation Day 3: Quito to Coca (Amazon) - Napo River - Yasuni National Park
This morning our group departs Quito and drives to the airport. After a short 30-minute flight to the frontier town of Coca (Francisco de Orellana), we transfer to the boat dock, where we will embark on a motorized canoe trip down river about 1 ½ hour, to board the M/V Manatee Amazon Explorer. The Manatee Explorer is 90 feet long, 24 feet wide and accommodates 30 lucky guests in comfortable cabins with private bathrooms and running hot water, individual air conditioning, large dining room, inviting bar and lounge area, panoramic terrace, delicious cuisine and the finest multilingual naturalist guides.
Throughout the journey we have a chance to admire the rainforest landscape and banks of the great Napo River. Immediately after boarding the M/V Manatee, we will continue navigating downstream. This will be our first opportunities to enjoy the exciting features of our cruise ship: the spacious social areas, comfortable suites, and an observation deck that offers spectacular views. An evening walk is organized after sunset; giving us the opportunity to discover the forest’s nocturnal activity and listen to the incessant sounds of nature.
Vacation Day 4: Amazon - Border With Peru (The Heart of Yasuni)
After a delicious breakfast, we disembark on land for our first daylight close-and-personal tropical rainforest experience, where we will learn about the relationship between plants and animals while closely watching out for samples of Amazonia’s fascinating biodiversity at every turn. After lunch, the M/V Manatee navigates to one of the most pristine and little explored sections of Ecuadorian Amazonia, home to the legendary pink river dolphin, black caiman and anaconda. We may also find river turtles and various species of monkeys, as well as the primitive Hoatzin, a one-of-a-kind bird locally known as "the Stinky Turkey". The only way to actually visit this flooded ecosystem is by canoe, a ride that will reveal the beauty of a lush jungle world.
Vacation Day 5: Amazon - Meet the Locals and Island Exploration
Admire the amazing scenery as we enjoy breakfast on board. Then we will visit a school located on the banks of the Napo River, where we have the opportunity to interact with the children of the area and learn about the educational system of a remote jungle community in Ecuador.
We return to the M/V Manatee for lunch and a moment to relax while we navigate upstream. On board there will be a lecture and documentary screening, and if time permits, learn about (and make) typical handicrafts of the area. In the afternoon, we explore one of the largest river islands of the Napo River.
Vacation Day 6: Amazon - Observation Tower and Limoncocha Biological Reserve
This morning after breakfast, we visit an observation tower 100-feet high, built against a giant kapok tree. From the top of the tower, we will be blessed with this unique perspective of the forest, looming over the treetops and the greatness of the Amazon Basin.
In the afternoon, we visit Limoncocha Biological Reserve, a fascinating protected area where more than 478 bird species and several monkey species have been recorded. This activity will extend into the evening, when we will have a chance to spot black caiman with the help of our flashlights. After our adventure we return to the M/V Manatee for our final Amazon dinner.
Vacation Day 7: Amazon to Quito
In the morning we disembark the M/V Manatee and transfer by motorized canoe to Coca. Relax and enjoy the scenery on our final Amazon ride. Then board our plane for the short flight to Quito, considered the continent's most beautiful city. Our driver will be waiting to transfer us to our hotel.
A night at leisure back in civilization.
Vacation Day 8: Quito - Otavalo Indian Market
Today we travel north to a valley deep within the Andes to the world famous Otavalo Indian market. Saturday is market day and the town is crowded with traditional dressed locals and people from surrounding highland villages. Everyone is busy bargaining for traditional Ecuadorian crafts, weavings and textiles. Warm jackets, woven bags, pillow covers and wall hangings are great souvenirs. Woodcarving, musical instruments and jewelry are also popular.
In the afternoon, visit Cotacachi, famous for its handcrafted leather articles. If time allows, the adventure ends with a visit to beautiful Cuicocha Lake, a flooded volcanic crater with two floating islets, before returning to Quito.
Tonight enjoy our farewell dinner at a local-flavor restaurant.
Vacation Day 9: Quito - Tour Ends
Sad to say but our Amazon River Cruise Singles Vacation has come to an end. After breakfast it is time to say goodbye to all your new travel friends as we make our way to the airport. Your singles adventure doesn't have to end if you are continuing on to the Experience the Galapagos Singles Vacation.
The Amazon Experience
Bird Watching There is no need to embellish the marvelous reality of Amazonia in terms of birds. With over 580 recorded species, including raucous parrots, glorious eagles, patterned herons, blindingly bright tanagers and cotingas, peculiarly unique hoatzins and umbrellabirds and everything in between. Ecuadorian Amazonia is quite attractive because of its accessibility. But one of the great things about birding with Manatee, is the fact that we can travel across the gamut of Amazonian ecosystems during a single trip, from the flooded forests of the Peruvian Border, the lake habitats of Limoncocha and Pañacocha, and extremely remote areas near the Peruvian border, to the record-breaking ever-diverse Yasuní, giving us the most complete version possible of bird life in the Ecuadorian Amazon Basin. We walk forests, climb observation towers, hide behind blinds, or silently canoe inside black water streams and out in open blackwater lakes, seeking out as many birds as possible: you’ll be amazed at the variety, beauty and fascinating singularities of hundreds of different species. |
Jungle Hikes A lot goes on on the ground in the rainforest. Some creatures are perfectly camouflaged, like walking sticks, sphinx moths, dried-leaf katydids, and glass frogs, others are quite the opposite, bright and perky like rainbow katydids and orchid bees. We walk and hike the rainforests under towering trees — as towering as a city full of skyscrapers—, the light trickling down in layers, smelling the aromas of a million different plants, feeling the presence of innumerable creatures filling every corner of the forest. The understory is a world within itself… Every plant holds a universe. Imagine every tree… imagine the entire forest… We program different walks for both inside forest exploration or lounging riverbanks and lakes, on longer, shorter, harder or easier trails, depending on interest or difficulty level, together with guides that enlighten us with their knowledge on life in the forest, the faunal communities that inhabit them, the medicinal plants that grow inside them, and much more. |
Observation Tower Observation towers are spectacular vantage points that give us a sense of the forest’s overall scale. We climb several hundred steps (over 165 feet) up one of the enormous emergent trees traveling through the vertical stratification created by the forest’s spectacular height and diversity. We move towards the light, reaching the subcanopy and later the canopy, noticing the different biological realities of each level, and then higher still, above the tree tops to a most spectacular view from where one can spot nesting birds, undulating mountain ridges, or monkeys swinging from trees. There is amazing activity up in this “neck of the woods”. Scientists have explored little of these upper areas of the forest, mainly because of the difficulty of getting to them: which means thousands upon thousands of hectares of undiscovered territory. |
Canoe Excursions Perhaps the closest sensation to penetrating paradise when visiting the Amazon Basin takes place on canoe, inching down a black-water stream with the forest gyrating above you in a million sounds… These waters are full of vitamins and minerals, and obtain their color from the vegetation that falls in them. You may suddenly surprise a pair of macaws preening each other, monkeys cackling while they feed or find enormous 6.5 feet long Giant Otters swimming up a creek with the entire family. The ancient inhabitants of these lands mastered the region’s waterways and we will be able to experience, with them, the inspiring, ageless practice of paddling in the midst of forest life. At night we can seek out caiman and in the day the spectacular Pink River Dolphins or the elusive Manatee. |
Accomodations
| Quito - Sheraton Quito |
Amazon River Cruise - Manatee Amazon Explorer |
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4 Nights Cruise - 4 Night Hotel * Round-trip Domestic Air Flights
*The price per person is for a double room. Best Single Travel provides free roommate matching on all our vacations, so there is never a need to pay a "single supplement". If you wish to room alone it is an additional $995 * International Airfare * Meals not mentioned above |
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November 20 - November 29, 2026
$3,815*
Zip through the clouds, walk in the jungles, tube the rivers and sun on the beach on this Costa Rica singles adventure. Your local tour leader/guide will share their knowledge and love of Costa Rica and are there to help ensure your vacation becomes an amazing memory. Enjoy the perfect mix of activities and leisure time on this wonderful vacation
Costa Rica Eco-Adventure & Beach Singles Vacation Itinerary
Vacation Day 1 - Friday: San Jose
Our singles trip begins as you arrive in San Jose and are met at the Juan Santamaria airport and transferred to our hotel. Meet your fellow travelers and tour leader at the Welcome Dinner (not included) at the RBG restaurant, right in our hotel.
Vacation Day 2 - Saturday: San Jose - Tortuguero
Today we depart to Tortuguero National Park on the Atlantic Coast, crossing Costa Rica from west to east, descending into the lowlands of the Caribbean coast. Our drive takes us towards the delightful North Caribbean. Admire the rainforest of Costa Rica and the beautiful Rio Sucio as we cross the majestic Braulio Carrillo National Park. We continue until Guápiles where we will stop to enjoy b
reakfast.
In Caño Blanco we board a river boat where our exciting tour really begins. During the two hour trip, we will observe various animals and vegetation. We arrive in time for lunch at the lodge.
Spend the afternoon at the pool, kayaking or exploring the hotel.
Vacation Day 3 - Sunday: Tortuguero
After breakfast our group will explore by boat the National Park of Tortuguero which shelters a fabulous array of wildlife. There are unusually large populations of monkeys, amphibians, birds, including the great green macaw, fish and three species of marine turtles. Resident fauna include the tapir, ocelot, jaguars, collared peccaries, river otters, sloth, grisons, frogs, toucans, and the fascinating bulldog bats which feed on fish.
The wide-open canals make viewing easy for spotting crocodiles, giant iguanas, and basilisk lizards basking atop the branches, swallow-tailed hawks and vultures swooping over the treetops, and caimans on the fallen raffia palm branches at the side of the river.
After lunch back at the lodge we head into Tortuguero town and the Caribbean Conservation Center. The town of Tortuguero has a fairly basic life style. There are no cars in the island town of Tortuguero but there are a few shops and restaurants. Be sure to walk the little foot paths to Tortuguero beach, the most important nesting site of the endangered green turtle in the Western Hemisphere.
At night we can take an optional taxi boat in to town and dance or karaoke with the locals.
Vacation Day 4 - Monday: Tortuguero - Arenal
Eat an early breakfast before we board the boats back to Caño Blanco port where our private transfer takes us to the Arenal Area.
After lunch at the El Ceibo restaurant, we continue to La Fortuna and get our first full view of the majestic Arenal Volcano. It is the only volcano in Costa Rica constantly active since it woke up after 400 years with the big 1968 eruption producing huge ash columns, explosions & glowing red lava almost every day. It is considered one of the ten most active volcanoes in the world.
Vacation Day 5 - Tuesday: Arenal
This morning it's time to explore the town and to explore La Fortuna Waterfalls. It is a short walk into the forest to the 230' high waterfall. The steps down to the base are steep but there's a “natural pool” for swimming so bring your suits and a hearty sense of adventure the water is chilly.
Now it is time to sit on our butts and float. Our tubing course is about 500 meters long in total but you can 
choose to run just the lower section which is only about 180 meters and maintains total visibility to our open viewing area to make you feel more comfortable.
After a long day soak in the hot mineral springs at The Springs. Take time out to relax in the thermal Hot Springs and naturally heated Jacuzzis, so close that you well feel the rumblings of the volcano. After a long day soak in the hot mineral springs at Ecotermales. Take time out to relax in the thermal Hot Springs and naturally heated Jacuzzis, so close that you will feel the rumblings of the volcano. Then enjoy dinner at Ecotermales.
Vacation Day 6 - Wednesday: Arenal - Monteverde
After breakfast we board our pontoon boat for a 40 minute ride to Río Chiquito, a little town on the other side of the lake from Arenal. Once there we have a short break before a 1.5 hour ride to our hotel in Monteverde.
The Monteverde Cloud Rain Forest is known for its conservation efforts and lifestyle centered on nature. There are more than 
100 species of mammals including 5 species of cats, over 400 species of birds, tens ofthousands of insect species and 2,500 species of plants.
This afternoon it is time for ziplining through a canopy of trees. - Sky Trek is a system of trails, suspension bridges, and zip lines that offer visitors the opportunity to observe, view and appreciate tropical vegetation from different vantage points above the canopy. Two suspended bridges in, and above the canopy, one 265 feet long, and one 60 meters. There are three platforms above the canopy, connected by zip lines, a canopy observation tower 72' high and 10 cables system with the longest 1,400 feet.
Vacation Day 7 - Thursday: Monteverde - Manuel Antonio
Before we depart Monteverde we will hike in the reserve for a few hours. Elevation ranges from 600 meters above sea level to 1800 meters on isolated peaks. Trails are in excellent condition with railings on the steps and in some cases slices of tree trunks creating a lily pond like path to keep people from walking through mud.
Then we transfer from Monteverde to Manuel Antonio where we check into our full-service hotel, The Parador Resort and Spa. It's time for swimming or pool side sunning and we have three options, all overlooking the gleaming turquoise Pacific: choose from the beautiful centrally-located infinity pool with swim-up bar and terrace restaurant, our secluded adult-only pool, or the infinity pool with waterfall and Jacuzzi.
Vacation Day 8 - Friday: Manuel Antonio
Sleep late or see how many different kinds of flora and fauna you can spot in a 2 ½ hour morning nature walk. Learn about the history of the Quepoa Indians and Costa Rica’s past in regard to the Manuel Antonio area, and come back with ideas as to how to help preserve this priceless. At the end of the walk savour some local fresh fruits and refreshments.
Enjoy the remainder of the day on the white sand beaches that stretch for miles along the coastline from Manuel Antonio Park, providing numerous options for surfing, sunning, kayaking and parasailing. The free shuttle service will transport you to the stunning beaches of Manuel Antonio, a quick ten minute ride away.
Tonight our singles group will get check out the local night life.
Vacation Day 9 - Saturday: Manuel Antonio - San Jose
After breakfast, free time to enjoy the hotel and the beach before we transfer back to San José. The hotel sits atop Punta Quepos promontory, overlooking the Pacific Ocean and surrounded by 12 acres of wildlife-rich tropical rainforest. The property´s grounds are home to many species of monkeys, sloths and a variety of birds, such as macaws, falcons, toucans and more.
Tonight enjoy our farewell dinner at a local Costa Rican restaurant.
Vacation Day 10 - Sunday - San Jose - Costa Rica Singles Vacation Ends
Have breakfast at your leisure then say goodbye to your new single friends as you take the provided shuttle to the airport. You can depart anytime during the day (just remember you will have to depart the hotel about 3 hours before your flight)
Hotels
| San Jose - Parks Inn |
Arenal - Mountain Paradise |
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| Tortuguero - Evergreen Lodge | Monteverde - EL Establo | Manuel Antonio - San Bada Hotel |
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Date: November 20 - November 29, 2026
*The price per person is for a double room. Free roommate matching is available on all our vacations, so there is never a need to pay a "single supplement". If you wish to room alone it is an additional $825 Not Included * International Airfare * Optional Pre or Post-Night hotel - $135 including transfer |
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These vacations are for travelers who are in their 40's 50's and 60's. Most trips in Central America include adventures like zip lining, rafting, tubing and hiking. Our trips are considered moderate.
RAJASTHAN, the land of kings is India at its exotic and colorful best. An old local saying sums it up - “The dialect, cuisine, water, and turbans in Rajasthan change every 12 miles. Our India singles vacation offers the traveler a potpourri of visual, culinary, spiritual, and cultural experiences while making friends and memories for life. Join Best Single Travel as we explore India, a land of fairs, forts, and palaces of breathtaking charm that add to its grandeur and mysticism.
India - Pushkar Camel Fair Singles Vacation Daily Itinerary
Vacation Day 1: Arrive Delhi, India (Sunday, October 26, 2025)
Arrive in the capital of India, New Delhi and after clearing immigration and customs you will be met and transferred to the hotel. Note: normal check-in time is 2.00 pm.
Delhi is the capital of India. Its history goes back to 3000 years. Various rulers built eight successive cities in and around present-day Delhi resulting in its many monuments, of which Delhi is justly proud. The rest of the day is free for independent activities & Overnight at the Hotel.
Vacation Day 2: Delhi - Full Day Sightseeing (Monday, October 27, 2025)
In the morning, visit the highlights of New and Old Delhi with a guide. Designed in 1911 by the British, New Delhi is one of the greenest capitals in the world. See the impressive Qutab Minar, a 234-foot-high red sandstone minaret. The buildings in this complex date from the onset of Muslim rule in India. Drive past the government buildings and the Rashtrapati Bhawan (Presidential Palace) along the broad and majestic Rajpath before continuing to Old Delhi.
Then drive by the Red Fort, a symbol of Mughal power. Take a rickshaw ride around Chandni Chowk (an old shopping street) to visit the Jama Masjid Mosque area, the principal mosque of Old Delhi in India. Commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, builder of the Taj Mahal, and completed in the year 1656 AD, it is the largest and best-known mosque in India. Also visit Raj Ghat, a memorial of the great Mahatma Gandhi, and time permitting the Bhai House of Worship a temple shaped in the form of a Lotus flower. Dinner & Overnight at the Hotel.
Vacation Day 3: Delhi - Agra (Tuesday, October 28, 2025)
In the morning we travel south 3 1/2 hours to Agra along the Yamuna Expressway. The earliest reference to Agra is in the epic The Mahabharat. Ptolemy, Alexander the Great's geographer, also called it Agra. It was, however, in the medieval period that Agra earned prominence as a capital city under the Mughals. Its many wonderful monuments include the Taj Mahal, the greatest of them all. In the Afternoon visit the Taj Mahal with a guide. The Taj Mahal is simply beautiful—not just in design and technique but also in desire and intent. It was built as a monument to love, a manifestation of life's most powerful emotion. When his wife died unexpectedly, Emperor Shahjahan vowed to honor her with a memorial of unmatched beauty. He commissioned the world's best craftsmen and 20,000 workers to build this beautiful structure. The result is a delicately carved, white marble jewel that seems to float on a sea of red limestone. The Taj Mahal is generally considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements of Persian, Turkish, Indian, and Islamic architectural styles. In 1983, the Taj became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also, visit the Agra fort. Near the gardens of the Taj Mahal stands the important 16th-century Mughal monument known as the Red Fort of Agra. This powerful fortress of red sandstone encompasses, within its 2.5-km walls, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers, which comprises many fairy-tale palaces (Jehangir Mahal and Khas Mahal),, halls of public and private, an audience (Diwan-i-Khas and Diwan-i-Aam)) ; and two lovely mosques
Vacation Day 4: Agra - Fathepur Sikri - Ranthanbhor (Wednesday, October 29, 2025)
Early in the morning we travel west about 1 1/2 hours to Fatehpur Sikri, the once-fabled Mogul capital that has taken on a sleeping beauty quality, lying quietly but wonderfully preserved. The Great Mughal Emperor Akbar built Fathepur Sikri (the City of Victory) during the second half of the 16th century as the capital of the Mughal Empire. A large number of masons and stone carvers worked hard on an area that was over two miles long and a mile wide. Using the locally available red sand stone, they created a complex of monuments and temples, all in a uniform architectural style, including one of the largest mosques in India, the Jama Masjid. Some fifteen years after the work was completed, it was realized that there was a lack of adequate water supply. The pristine complex was abandoned, and the capital shifted back to Agra. Continue to Rantanbhor, about 3 ½ hours south-west, arriving for lunch at the hotel. Ranthanbhor encompasses nearly 152 square miles of dry deciduous forest in southwestern Rajasthan, and in the heart of this forest, the 
Aravali and Vindhya ranges meet. The park derives its name from the fort of Ranthanbhor, which sits on a rocky outcrop in the forest. The landscape is dotted with ancient Banyan trees, Dhok and Pipal trees, clusters of mango trees, and crisscrossed with evergreen belts. The terrain is made up of massive rock formations, steep scarps, perennial lakes and streams, and forest that suddenly opens up into large areas of savannah. For a relatively small area, the park has a rich diversity of fauna and flora. The species list includes 300 trees, 50 aquatic plants, 272 birds, 12 reptiles (including the marsh crocodile), amphibians, and 30 mammals. Other than the tiger, for which the park is most famous, other predators found are leopards, striped hyenas, jackals, caracals, and jungle cats. Also seen are sloth bear, sambar deer, chital (spotted) deer, nilgai (blue bull) antelope, wild boar, chinkara (Indian) gazelle, Indian hare, mongoose, common langur, palm civet, palm squirrel, porcupine, and monitor lizard. In the afternoon, take a safari to the park to see wildlife in its natural habitat and to “hunt“ for the elusive tiger. inner.
Vacation Day 5: Ranthanbhor - Chittorgarh - Bijaipur (Thursday, October 30, 2025)
Very early in the morning, revisit the park for another safari. After breakfast, we will travel south-west for about 5 hours to Bijaipur, with lunch en route.
Check-in CASTLE BIJAIPUR, Located in the Vindhyanchal Hills at 600 meters above sea level, surrounded by graceful forests of Flame of the Forest & Jaracanda overlooking the farmlands in the valley, Castle Bijaipur is the ultimate place where history, nature and hospitality form unison. It is not just a retreat that will leave you breathless with the enchantment of its surroundings, but assists in redefining lifestyles to include the well-known Indian traditions of life and hospitality. The 16th century Castle, situated in fortified walls, was converted to a hotel in 1991 by the ruling family. The Castle is still home to the ruling family who run it not as a hotel but as a ‘HOME’ where people can come and experience traditional Rajput hospitality.
In the afternoon we will take a walk to the local village , OR spend the afternoon at the Castle with Tips on Yoga and meditation ( Please ask your escort make arrangements ). Dinner and Overnight at The Hotel
Vacation Day 6: Bijaipur - Chittor- Udaipur (Friday, October 31, 2025)
After breakfast, we will visit the 7th century city of Chittorgarh, also called Chittaur, which evokes memories of great heroism and sacrifice by Rajput men and women in the intermittent battles that they had to fight against Muslim invaders. Allaudin Khilji who coveted Queen Padmini of Chittaur, invaded the city in 1303 A.D. Queen Padmini and the women of the court sacrificed themselves in a pyre of fire rather than submit to anybody. This supreme sacrifice has been called 'Jauhar' and epitomizes the fiery spirit of the Rajputs of the day. The honey-colored Fort is built on a hilltop and within are the remains of many temples and monuments. The 15th-century, 9-story Vijay Stambh (Tower of Victory) is built from red sandstone and white marble. We will continue to travel west for about 2½ hours to Udaipur. Also known as the Venice of the East, 
Udaipur is an enchanting city. From the lakes in the midst of the sandy terrain to the green forested hills where wildlife still abounds, the surprises are endless. late afternoon, take a short boat ride and proceed to the old city for a walk around the bazaars, shops,shops and havelis (mansions) before arriving at Bagore Haveli for a performance of local dances and music.
Vacation Day 7: Udaipur (Saturday, November 1, 2025)
In the morning, we will visit the vast and exquisite City Palace of the Maharana, in which amber, jade, and colored glass give the palace a sparkling yet ethereal quality. The City Palace was built concurrently with the establishment of Udaipur city by Maharana Udai Singh II and his successor Maharanas over a period of the next 400 years. The Maharanas lived and administered their kingdom from this palace, thereby making the palace complex an important historic landmark.
Also, we will visit Sahelion-ki-Bari, the garden of the maids of honor, and continue to the Crystal Gallery and the Vintage and Classic Car Museum, which have nearly two dozen of the Maharana's personal collections of exclusive cars. The rest of the day is free for independent activities and overnight at the hotel.
Vacation Day 8: Udaipur - Ranakpur - Kumbalgarh (Sunday, November 2, 2025)
After breakfast, we will travel north for about 2 hours to Udaipur. to the historic fort at Kumbalgarh, Stopping en route at the Jain temple. complex at Ranakpur. Note:The Temple is open to visitors 12.00 noon to 4.00 pm and visitors are requested not to wear shorts or any dark colour clothing , blue , black etc.The Jain temple of Ranakpur, unique in its architectural elegance, is a 15th-century temple built in white marble with exquisitely intricate carvings. The entire complex, built on over 40,000 sq ft, comprises 29 halls, 5 spires, 20 domes, and 420 pillars. The temple is enclosed on all four sides by a row of 86 chapels. All the architectural elements are covered 
with carvings that are so delicate that they look like lacework. It is amazing to find that among hundreds of pillars, no two are alike. Continue to Kumbalgarh, one hour north-east, and after lunch at the hotel, visit the Kumbalgarh Fort, a fascinating place built in the 15th century by Maharana Kumbha on top of the Aravalli range at 1100 meters. The Fort contains palaces and is encircled by enormous walls reminiscing of the Great Wall of China. Dinner and overnight at the hotel
Vacation Day 9: Kumbalgarh - Pushkar (Monday, November 3, 2025)
After breakfast, we will travel north for about 5 hours to the holy city of Pushkar. One of Hinduism’s holy cities associated with Lord Brahma, Pushkar, is in the center-east part of Rajasthan, on the western side of the Aravalli mountains, and is centuries old, having been mentioned in ancient texts like the Ramanaya, Mahabharata,Mahabharat and Puranas, as well as in many other texts dated to the 1st millennium. Pushkar comes alive during the month of Kartik of the Hindu calendar (corresponding to October or November), when the full moon night is celebrated in honor of the day when God incarnated as the fish form to save humanity from destruction by a deluge. For about 10 days prior to the full moon, thousands gather around the lake at Pushkar in a dazzling display of colors and a frenzied burst of activity. Most people associate the Pushkar Fair with the world's largest camel fair, but it is much more than that; it is an unparalleled experience of the vibrancy of the entire state of Rajasthan in one place.A staggering number of camels travel their way across the golden sands of Rajasthan to collect 
at Pushkar for the week-long fair devoted to them. Numerous cows and sheep also come to the animal fair, and completing the scene are thousands of men, women, and children who come with their beasts, suddenly inhabiting the barren plain, with the camel providing the backdrop, proving a scene right in Biblical Times. The contrast to the dull desert landscape is the riot of colors: the large gaudy turbans of the males and the loud hues of the pleated ghagaras (ankle-length skirts) of the women, with bangles by the armful, bejeweled from head to toe, add charm and zest to occasion. Lunch at the hotel, and in the evening, walk through the colorful area and experience the joie de vivre of the occasion. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Vacation Day 10: Pushkar - Jaipur (Tuesday, November 4, 2025)
On our day in Pushkar, we will visit the campsites, take a camel ride, walk through the colorful bazaars, and see and participate in the festivities.In the afternoon, we will continue north-east for 3 hours to Jaipur. The rose-pink capital of Rajasthan, aptly called the'pink city’, is surrounded on all sides by rugged hills. The city was founded in 1727 by the astronomer-king, Sawai Jai Singh II, and built according to the Shilpa Shastra, the ancient Hindu treatise on architecture and sculpture. It is a walled city of seven rectangular blocks, with the Maharajah's palace located in the center amidst lovely gardens. In the evening, take an e-rickshaw ride through the old city bazaars and markets. See the Hawa Mahal, or Palace of Winds, a major Rajput landmark built in 1799. This five-story building in the old city is a pink sandstone masterpiece with semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows. The monument was originally conceived to enable ladies of the royal household to watch the city’s daily life and special events in absolute privacy.
Vacation Day 11: Jaipur (Wednesday, November 5, 2025)
In the morning, we will visit Jantar Mantar, an observatory that is equipped with instruments of astonishing size and precision, including a 90-foot-high sundial. Also, we will visit the City Palace, which is the royal residence of the erstwhile King of Jaipur. It houses a museum with a superb collection of Rajasthani costumes, armory from the Mughal and Rajput eras, weaponry, and swords of different shapes and sizes, some with ornamental handles inlaid with enamel, embellished with jewels, and encased in magnificent scabbards. Drive past Moti-Doongri Palace, a privately owned hilltop fort built like a Scottish castle, to Ram Niwas Gardens and the architecturally impressive Albert Hall before returning to the hotel with the afternoon free for independent activities.In the late afternoon, take a walk in the walled city’s bazaars before going to the Birla Temple at dusk for the Aarti ceremony with an overnight stay at the hotel.
Vacation Day 12: Jaipur- Amber - Delhi - End of Tour (Thusday, November 6, 2025)
Late in the morning, at 11 a.m., we will visit the Fort of Amber, a superb example of Rajput architecture. Located high on a hill with large ramparts and a series of gates and cobbled paths,. The Fort’s construction started in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput Commander of Akbar’s army. It was later extended and completed by Jai Singh. Laid out on four levels, the buildings inside are constructed of red sandstone and marble and include the Sheesh Mahal (Hall of Mirrors) and the Sukh Niwas, which was “air-conditioned“ by making wind blow over a water cascade.Note: The approach to Amber is best on Elephant Back, but that can mean queuing up and a wait of more than an hour; we suggest taking Jeeps. Lunch at a local restaurant and continue north-east to Delhi, about 3 and a half hours to connect the flight home with rooms for washing and changing and dinner included at a hotel near the airport.
Hotels
| Oct 26-28 Delhi - Zone by Park hotel | Oct 28-29 Agra - Clarks Shiraj Hotel |
Oct 29-30Ranthambore - Ranthambore Regency |
| Oct 30-31 Bijaipur - Castle Bijaipur | Oct 31-02 Udaipur – Lake Pichola | Nov 02-03 Kumbalgarh – Fateh Safari Lodge |
| Nov 03-04 Pushkar – Pushkar Palace | Nov 04-06 Jaipur – Radisson Hotel |
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Singles Vacation Includes * 11 Nights Accommodations * 2 Safaris by Jeep in Rantanbhor
*The price per person is for a double room. Best Single Travel provides free roommate matching on all our vacations, so there is never a need to pay a "single supplement". If you wish to room alone it is an additional $850. Not Included * International Airfare * Visa |
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October 15 - October 23, 2022
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Bali, famous for its wonderful beaches, paintings, woodcarving, handicrafts, and beautiful formed rice terraces, has an estimated 20,000 temples and shrines, and is known as the "Island of a Thousand Temples". Komodo National Park has over 4,000 Komodo Dragons, which are the largest, heaviest lizards in the world. Visit both islands, local villages and temples; relax at the beach and swim in the ocean as you escape to the Islands of Bali and Komodo.
Bali Island Escape + Komodo Island Singles Vacation Daily Itinerary
Vacation Day 1: Welcome to Bali
Arrival at Denpasar Bali, Indonesia - Ngurah Rai (DPS) international Airport in Bali. Our local representative will welcome you outside of the arrival hall and drive you to the group's hotel in Ubud.
Check-in, relax and discover the stunning surroundings of our hotel. Try a soothing Balinese massage to get over your jet-leg and recover some energy. Alaya Resort Ubud is a sanctuary of serenity and sophistication in the culturally charged village of Ubud in the island of Bali. It has been built with rare sensitivity towards the surrounding environment and shares its rice terrace views with a number of the local cafes and eateries and the Monkey Forest.
Vacation Day 2: Holy Spring and Volcano
After breakfast, we proceed to visit Tirta Empul Temple built around the sacred spring at Tampak Siring. For more than a thousand years, Balinese worshipers have been drawn to Tirta Empul Temple whose sacred spring is said to have been created by Indra and to have curative properties. The tradition continues almost unchanged at the temple today. Over 1000 years old, the temple and its two bathing places have been used by the people for good health and prosperity because of the spring water's curative powers. Then we travel to Kintamani Village, a countryside area located in the hills with a beautiful panorama of the active volcano Mt. Batur and the wide Lake of Batur in the valley. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant with an amazing 
view over Lake Batur.
Then we continue to Tegallalang for a perfect Bali photo opportunity with dramatic views. The vista sprawls down and away to the rice terraces on the slopes across the valley. Some tines, the farmer who owns the land invites visitors to sample his green coconut drink, as well as to purchase woven hats that he makes from coconut leaves as well as posing with them for a small fee.
Our Welcome Dinner will be hosted at Mansion Restaurant.
Vacation Day 3: Rural Village Tour by Land Cruiser
A 4-wheel drive adventure to experience the mystical heart and soul of this amazing island, hidden far away from the bustle and the crowd of the world. Travel in a legendary land Rover, on tiny country roads and tracks, through terraces rice fields and untouched rainforest to the real heart of Bali. Exploring the island by Land Rover lets us infiltrate the areas around Mount Batukaru, which is still natural with muddy fields.
Visit the unusual and traditional, see the Balinese people as they work, pray and play. Traverse the spectacular country side, slowly with plenty of photo stops along the way. Explore an ancient quarry where stones are still cut by ancestral methods to build the temples and shrines of the island. Pass temples, small forgotten villages and shrines and always the mountains are in the distance - getting closer.
Vacation Day 4: Tanah Lot Temple
Enjoy a free morning to relax at the resort or explore the surroundings. Take a walk to Ubud Monkey Forest which is only 10 minutes our hotel. There are lots of local crafts, arts and clothing shop to check-out, including the local flea market.
This afternoon we will travel to the western shores to visit Tanah Lot Temple, one of Bali’s most important landmarks. The temple, located on a rock just offshore is said to be the work of a revered 15th century Hindu priest. The Temple site is dotted with smaller shrines alongside restaurants, shops and a cultural park presenting regular dance performances. We will then return to our hotel in the late afternoon.
Vacation Day 5: Ubud – Labuan Bajo – Komodo Island
An early morning drive to the airport to catch our flight to Labuan Bajo, on the westernmost tip of the Island of Flores. Upon arrival we will transfer to the pier to set sail to the UNESCO world heritage site, Komodo Island. We will be assigned a trekking guide who will take us for a short trek around Komodo National Park looking for Komodo Dragons. There are a few different treks which range in distance from 45 minutes walking, 1 hour walking up to 2 hour trek. At the end of the time with the Komodo Dragons, we return to the boat to enjoy lunch. 
Then we travel by boat about 30 minutes along the coast of Komodo Island to Pink Beach. The beach earned its name for the way the sand can appear to have a rosy hue in certain lights. The pink color comes from small flecks of red coral mixed in with the fine white reef sand. With a few trees along the beach for shade, this stretch of coast makes a fine place to relax or enjoy a snorkel or dive in the crystal clear water.
In the late afternoon we sail back to Labuan Bajo harbor and transfer to our hotel for an overnight stay.
Vacation Day 6: Labuan Bajo, Flores - Sanur, Bali
We travel back to Bali today. Sleep late and enjoy breakfast before we transfer to the Labuan Bajo airport for our flight to Denpasar. Upon arrival we will head to our beach resort located in Sanur, a seaside town in the southeast of the island. Its long stretch of beach offers shallow waters. Colorful jukung fishing boats rest on the sand, backed by a paved cycling path. The leafy main street Jalan Danau Tamblingan is lined with art galleries and restaurants.
The Puri Santrian Resort Hotel has three large pools to relax by plus a private 650 foot long white sandy beach.
Vacation Day 7: Fun on the Beach
Have the whole day to enjoy the amenities of our beach hotel. Relax at the pool or the beach. Do an activity like parasailing, windsurfing, kite surfing, jet ski, ocean kayak, sailing, snorkeling, scuba diving and tours with a glass bottom boat. Visit the hotel spa in a tranquil garden at the beach front.
Vacation Day 8: Uluwatu Temple - Farewell Dinner
Enjoy a pleasant short ride along the hills of bali's southern peninsula this area known as bukit offers landscape and topography unequaled by any other regions island unlike majority lush tropical country sides which owe their fertile soils to volcanoes that dot central highlands arid terrain-formed millennia coral sedimentations is world its own beautiful-yet-wild beaches are heaven for surfers in corner perched on sheer cliff highly venerated uluwatu temple performance ramayana epic-based kecak dance" with majestic sunset background will give climax memorable day
Our tour ends up at Jimbaran Beach for our farewell BBQ Seafood dinner, served on the beach.
Vacation Day 9: Time to say Good-Bye
Relax at our hotel before being transferred to the airport and your flight home. It is now time to say good-by to Bali and all your new single travel friends. Please make sure you are ready for your transfer to the airport ca three hours
Bali Hotels
Ubud - Alaya Ubud Labuan Bajo - Jayakarta Hotel Labuan Bajo Sanur - Pur Santrian Resort
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Date: October 15 - October 23, 2022
* Round-trip flight and boat ride to Komodo Island *The price per person is for a double room. Free roommate matching is available on all our vacations, so there is never a need to pay a "single supplement". If you wish to room alone it is an additional $895 Not Included * International Airfare |
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Travel "the land of smiles" and you'll uncover a country of contrasts from the vibrancy of Bangkok to the rural villages and hill tribes. Be surrounded by stunning scenery, fascinating history, mouth-watering food, beaches, mountains, villages, animals and most importantly the amazing people who will help you appreciate it. On this singles vacation, you will be immersed into the glorious past of Thailand and the beautiful beaches of its present.
Thailand Temples to Beach Singles Vacation Itinerary
Vacation Day 1 - Arrive Bangkok, Thailand
On arrival at the Bangkok Airport, you will be met by our guide and transferred to the Sheraton Orchard Hotel. To give everyone a chance to arrive, no activities are planned today, however our guide is available to advise on available activities. We will meet for an optional dinner at 7:00pm.
Vacation Day 2 - Bangkok
The long tail boat trip is a perfect way to start our exploration of Bangkok. Navigate along the Chao Phraya River and venture into the many lively inner canals which offer some fantastic views of the local Thai life close up. Along the way we make a stopover at Wat Arum, the temple of Dawn, before continuing to the Grand Palace, dedicated to the Thai Royal Family’s ceremony. Nearby are the magnificent Wat Phra Kaew, which is famous for the Emerald Buddha Image and the Vimarnmek Museum, the world's largest building entirely made of golden teak. After a stop for lunch, we visit this complex and drive through the many vibrant streets of China Town to one of the most significant temples in Bangkok. The Wat Pho houses a gigantic gold plated Reclining Buddha.
Tonight we take the elevator to the 76th floor to the Highest International Buffet in Thailand for our Welcome Dinner.
Vacation Day 3 - Bangkok - Damnern Saduak - Kanchanaburi - Sai Yok
Heading out of town we make our way to Kanchanaburi with a stopover at the picturesque floating market of Damnern Saduak, which opens early in the morning till noon. Here we will have a chance to go around by boat, exploring the bustling trade of local villagers.
We continue our journey to Kanchanaburi, stopping en route to visit Nakorn Pathom, the country’s largest pagoda. Kanchanaburi is an enchanting town with plenty to see including the famous bridge over the River Kwai. Enjoy lunch by the River Kwai before we make our way though the beautiful countryside to Sai Yoke national park.
Check into our Floating Jungle Rafts, the magnificent close-to-nature floating lodge. Enjoy the stunning nature surroundings of the tropical forest, a unique blend of the culture and tradition of Mon people, and the history of World War II. Take a ‘River Jump’. Put on a life jacket and then jump into the river. You will be floating along the hotel in the Kwai river. The beautiful scenery surrounded will look even more remarkable when you view it from the water. Dine under the clear blue sky and see the river flowing at its own pace.
Vacation Day 4 - Sai Yok - Helfire Pass - Kanchanaburi - Bangkok
The exploration of Kanchanaburi Region continues with a drive to the Hellfire Pass. This world famous site features the fascinating museum chronicling the events of World War II and the notorious "Death Railway". This rail link was all but partly destroyed by the offensive, however it is still fascinating to walk along the ruins.
Then we step back in time when we visit Malika City 124, the "City of Culture and Tragedy". Be amazed by the Thai peoples lifestyle of 100 years before: their houses, local food, tools and language used in daily life! Enjoy our walk passing Saphan Han where we can see people trading on boats. See traditional houses along the way, local food on the roadside, the form of money, 
Thai language used at the time, the jobs of the Thais and how to cook. In this town, you can dress up in traditional Thai clothes and walk around the town.
Upon leaving this site we drive to Nam Tok and board a train ride through the breathtaking landscape and the wooden bridge built along the mountainside by the allied prisoners of the second World War. The train journey deliver us to Takilen Station where we meet up with our driver and return to Bangkok.
Vacation Day 5 - Bangkok - Ayuthaya
Heading out of the town we drive though the scenic countryside to Ayuthaya, the ancient capital of Siam from 1350 to 1767 AD. This glamorous city was all but ultimately destroyed by the hands of Burmese, however it is still fascinating to explore the ruined temples. Among these is Wat Phra Sisanphet, an impressive monument that was used as the royal temple by several kings. The following site is Wat Chai whose the constructing patterns are very interesting. We continue to Bang Pa In, which was served as the summer palace for many Thai monarchs. This structure has a captivating collection of marvelous pavilions in a variety of Thai, Chinese, Italian and Victorian architectural styles.
Vacation Day 6 - Bangkok - Chiang Mai
Fly to Chiang Mai today, the capital of the north and rich with historical and cultural heritage. Chiang Mail has over 300 temples and we visit the most famous one on top of Doi Suthep Mountain, Wat Prathat Temple. The temple grounds offer a panoramic view over the surrounding countryside. Chiang Mai has been always known for the exquisite handicrafts made from hill tribe people’s traditional wares. Set off on a short drive to the villages of Sankampaeng and Borsarng to see the various cottage industries including silk weaving, wood carving, silver ware and umbrellas making. On the way back to our hotel, we drive through the old city of Chiang Mai.
Tonight free time to visit the vibrant night market which is full of local treasures.
Vacation Day 7 - Chiang Mai - Chiang Dao Elephant Camp- Chiang Mai
Today we make our way through the scenic mountain backdrop to Chiang Dao Elephant Camp, which is 30 miles northwards of Chiang Mai. Visit the elephant camp set in a lush jungle area and watch the many elephants perform amazing feats of strength and skill at the command of the mahouts. The demonstration includes elephant bathing in the river, working in the jungle, dragging and pushing logs. Even see elephants playing basketball and painting. The highlight of the day is our exhilarating elephant trek through the jungle, past bamboo trees and hanging creepers.
Then relax as we board a short bamboo raft trip along the Mae Taeng River. Next we drive a few miles to a Padong "long neck" tribe village. The women of the tribe wear long brass coils around their neck which actually pushes the collarbone down, giving them the appearance of an extended neck. This tribe has come from Burma as refugees in recent years due to the persecution of the Burmese government. Spend some time in the village before we drive back to Chiang Mai.
Relax before tonight's dinner show at Kantok restaurant. Sit on the floor and eat native treats from little baskets and enjoy the traditional show
Vacation Day 8 - Chiang Mai - Pattaya
After a short flight back to Bangkok, we head to Pattaya, a city on Thailand’s eastern Gulf coast known for its beaches. A quiet fishing village as recently as the 1960s, it’s now lined with resort hotels, high-rise condos, shopping malls, cabaret bars and 24-hour clubs. Upon arrival, we check in to our hotel, the Amari Garden before visiting the Sanctuary of Truth.
The Sanctuary of Truth, a gigantic wooden construction covering more than 34,444 square feet, was constructed according to ancient Thai ingenuity and every square inch of the building is covered with wooden carved sculptures. Within this complex, visitors will understand Ancient Life, Human Responsibility, Basic Thought, Cycle of living, Life Relationship with Universe and 
Common Goal of Life toward Utopia.
Tonight go out in a group and check out Pattaya's famous Walking Street with different sorts of venues as you make your way along it. Starting from the Beach Road end, there are mostly restaurants, then go-go bars and beer bars, then nightclubs and live music bars. At about the halfway point is the famous Walking Street Tree (there’s only the one), around which you will find mostly ladyboy bars and clubs. Continuing towards Bali Hai Pier, you will see more tailors and gem shops as well as more hotels.
Vacation Day 9 - Pattaya - 3 Island Cruise
Today we enjoy three interesting islands off the coast of Pattaya. The island of Koh Pai features several undisturbed natural beaches with a variety of coral clusters and ocean habitats for the avid snorkelers.
Koh Rin is another uninhabited island, used by the Royal Thai Navy as a test and exercise grounds. The island encompasses some of Thailand’s most spectacular shallow coral reef formations. Once again, snorkelling enthusiasts are amply catered for, whilst fishing rods and bait are provided for the eager fisherman.
Next stop on the tour is the island of Koh Ped literally translated as Duck Island, although there is not a duck in sight there are monkeys everywhere. Koh Ped or perhaps more appropriate, Koh Ling (Ling meaning monkey) has a resident population of Thai Samae monkeys, but once again no human inhabitants. The monkeys over population of the island a natural, self sustaining food source is no longer present on Koh Ped; as such they are solely reliant on the tour boats as a source of food at present, whilst conservation strategies are being discussed.
Tonight enjoy our Farewell Dinner before partying the night away.
Vacation Day 10 - Pattaya - Bangkok
Sleep late or enjoy a morning on the beach before we drive back to Bangkok. After checking into our Bangkok hotel free time to buy that last minute souvenir, have a Thai massage or a wonderful meal.
Vacation Day 11 - Bangkok - Departure
After our final breakfast together our Thailand adventure ends with our transfer to the airport. It is time to say goodbye to all your new single travel friends as we depart for home.
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| Bangkok - Ramada Plaza Hotel Menam Riverside | Chiang Mai - Dusit D2 Hotel |
| Pattaya - Amari Orchid Hotel | River Kwai - River Kwai Village Hotel |
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Singles trips are a safe way to visit exotic countries while making new friends. If you are single traveler in your 40's 50's or 60's then choose your vacation to Asia and make memories for life.
February 8- February 17, 2025
We will visit "The Land of Smiles" with ancient temples, bustling markets, a giant buddha, Be surrounded by stunning beaches, speedboat to the famous James Bond Island
Singapore - Malaysia - Vietnam - Thailand
January 16, 2026 - January 30, 2026
Experience 4 different Asian cultures and customs on our amazing singles cruise from Singapore to Thailand while porting in and Vietnam to Malaysia.
December 29, 2025 - January 9 or 12, 2026
Vietnam is a country just waiting for those with a sense of adventure, exploration, and discovery.
Highlights of Turkey Singles Vacation Itinerary
Vacation 
Day 1: Arrive in Istanbul, Turkey ( June 12, 2026 )
As we say in Turkey, HOS GELDINIZ, Welcome to Turkey! Our journey begins in Istanbul, the only city in the world situated on two continents. Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul - its three names span more than 2600 years, nearly 1600 of them as the capital of two of the greatest empires the world has known, Byzantine and Ottoman.
Upon arrival at the Istanbul (IST) airport you will be met and transferred to our hotel. Meet our local guide at 7:00pm for an optional dinner and a short briefing about the tour.
Vacation Day 2: Istanbul ( June 13, 2026 )
09:00 am Meet up with your guide and the drive. rIn the morning we will greet you at your hotel and take you on a guided tour of the historic old part of Istanbul.
Today’s main sites are:
The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, also known by its official name, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, is an Ottoman-era historical imperial mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey. A functioning mosque, it also attracts large numbers of tourist visitors. Hagia Sophia, officially the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, is a mosque and major cultural and historical site in Istanbul, Turkey. The mosque was originally built as an Eastern Orthodox church and was used as such from the year 360 until the conquest of Constantinople by the Ottoman Empire in 1453. Sultanahmet Square or the Hippodrome of Constantinople is a square in Istanbul, Turkey. Previously, it was a circus that was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire. The Topkap? Palace, or the Seraglio, is a large museum in the east of the Fatih district of Istanbul in Turkey. From the 1460s to the completion of Dolmabahçe Palace in 1856, it served as the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire, and was the main residence of its sultans. The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops on a total area of 30,700 m², attracting between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. After the tour, we will provide a transfer to your hotel or we can always leave you at the city center. Overnight in Istanbul.
Vacation Day 3: Istanbul ( June 14, 2026 )
09:00 am Meet up with your guide and the driver (4-hour program ) In the morning, we will meet you at your hotel and take you on this enlightening walking tour down to the waterfront near Eminonu.
You'll see hundreds of interesting shops lined up cozily side-by-side, We will then enjoy a cruise on the Bosporus.
Today’s main sites are: Walking tour of Golden horn waterfront area. The Golden Horn (Turkish: Haliç) is the district of Istanbul surrounding the banks of the body of water of the same name, which is a bay of the Bosphorus along its western, European coast. The Spice Bazaar is down near the waterfront of Eminonu, near the Galata Bridge and next to the New Mosque (Yeni Cami). No trip to Istanbul is complete without a cruise along the Bosphorus! Hop on private yacht and experience the perfect combination of nature, and history. After the tour, we will provide a transfer to your hotel or we can always leave you at the city center or you can enjoy optional afternoon tours
Overnight in Istanbul.
Vacation Day 4: Traveling to Cappadocia ( June 15, 2026 )
Breakfast at the hotel. Meet up at the lobby of the hotel and drive to IST Airport.
Arrive in Cappadocia and continue our half day tour exploring through the Ihlara Gorge and spend time in a classic Anatolian village. Sites we will cover include the Ihlara gorge - The Ihlara Valley is an incredible 
gorge with a stunning river running right down the heart of the valley for 16km within the volcanic rock. It is near the province of Aksaray but is still considered part of the southern Cappadocia region. Traditional Anatolian villages and The Underground Cities.
After the tour we will return to the hotel for some free time. This evening we will meet in the hotel lobby and go to enjoy a Turkish Folk and belly dancing show with dinner. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Vacation Day 6: Traveling to Kusadasi ( June 17, 2026 )Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Kayseri Airport. Short flight West to Izmir.Arrival, then transfer to your beach front hotel in Kusadasi. After checking in, enjoy rest of the day at leisure and relaxing in resort hotel. Dinner served by the pool. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Vacation Day 7: Exploring Ephesus & Surrounding ( June 18, 2026 )
Breakfast at the hotel. 09:30 am Meet up with your guide and We will visit Turkey's most impressive Roman and Biblical sites today, in what promises to be one of your most memorable days in Turkey.
* Ephesus is the best-preserved classical cities from ancient times, and was inhabited by Greeks, Macedonians, Romans and Turks. St. Paul lived here circa 60 AD, when it was at its most populated at 250,000. During your visit, you’ll walk its stony boulevards, stand in the grand theatre, marvel at the beauty of the Celsus Library, the agora, as well as the baths, giving you the unique chance to get up-close-and-personal with history by literally being able to walk into it.
*The Temple of Artemis is situated in serene countryside celebrates the Greek goddess Artemis, the virginal huntress and twin of Apollo, who supplanted the Titan Selene as goddess of the Moon. This temple, known as Artemision in Greek times, was the largest of its kind at the world.
After the tour, return to the hotel, and rest of the day at leisure.
Dinner at the hotel - 19:00 to 22:00 pm
Overnight in Kusadasi.
Vacation Day 8: Pamukkale day trip ( June 19, 2026 )
After breakfast, we will depart from Kusadasi to Pamukkale; upon arrival, we will continue on the guided tour of Pamukkale and Hierapolis. Our drive will take us through a rich agricultural area, teeming with cotton fields and fruit orchards. Sites we will visit: Pamukkale is a town in western Turkey known for the mineral-rich thermal waters flowing down white travertine terraces on a nearby hillside. It neighbors Hierapolis, an ancient Roman spa city founded around 190 B.C. Ruins there include a well-preserved theater and a necropolis with sarcophagi that stretch for 2km. The Antique Pool is famous for its submerged Roman columns, the result of an earthquake.
Ancient city of Hierapolis - The ruins of Hierapolis ancient city or "Holy City" (in transla6ion from Greek) is located in about 17 kilometers from the Denizli close to Pamukkale.
After the tour, return to the hotel, and rest of the day at leisure. Dinner at the hotel - 19:00 to 22:00 pm
Overnight in Kusadasi.
Vacation Day 9: Traveling back to Istanbul ( June 20, 2026 )
Breakfast between 07:00 to 10:00
After breakfast, we'll provide transfer to Izmir Airport and put you on a 1 hour flight back to Istanbul. After arrival, we'll take you to your hotel to drop off your luggage.
Then, we are available to give you a lift to the Grand Bazaar for your last-minute shopping. You will then have a free evening to relax and explore Istanbul.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Vacation Day 10: Traveling back to Istanbul ( June 21, 2026 )
Meeting time to be determined. 4 hours before your international flight departure time. Gule, Gule! It is time to head home. We will transfer you to the airport and wish you well, asking that you keep Turkey in your heart. We truly hope that our paths will cross again.
Turkey Hotels
| Istanbul - Eresin Old City Hotel | Cappadocia - MDC Cave Hotel |
| Kusadasi - Charisma Deluxe Hotel | |
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Celebrate summer time in France; visit castles, gardens and beaches on this wonderful Singles Vacation ... Paris has enough monuments and museums to last a lifetime; the Loire Valley is world famous for its chateaus, Lyon for the cuisine, Marseilles for their port and the French Riviera's Nice is très chic.
Paris to French Riviera Singles Vacation Itinerary
Vacation Day 1 - Arrive Paris, France
Upon arrival at the Paris airport (CDG) you will be shuttled to our hotel. Remember you are flying home from Nice (NCE). Check-in and receive your Paris hop on hop off bus pass.
Paris is steeped in history and packed full of world famous landmarks, A hop on hop off bus is by far the best way to 
see the capital. Enjoy great views from the open top deck of your bus and see the sites of Paris that you choose. The bus offers 4 different routes and it is valid for 2 consecutive days. The Paris Grand Tour will take you to all the main sights, while the other 3 routes concentrate on particular areas (Montparnasse/St Germain tour, Montmartre/Grands Boulevards tour and Bastille/Bercy tour).
Meet and greet in the hotel lobby and walk to an optional dinner at 7:00pm.
Vacation Day 2 - Paris, France
This morning we will continue using our hop on pass and visit Sacre de Coer, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris. Due to its location on the Montmartre hill, the basilica towers over the city; its highest point is even higher than the top of the Eiffel Tower.
Thanks to this prominent location the Sacré de Coeur Basilica is one of the most noticeable landmarks in Paris.
Next we will take the bus to the Champes de Elyses, where there will be free time for lunch and shopping. Tonight our Welcome Dinner will be in a local restaurant.
Vacation Day 3 - Paris to Loire Valley
Today we have a guided tour of three of the most impressive castles in the Loire Valley.
The royal Château de Chambord, the largest castle in the Loire Valley was constructed as a hunting lodge by King François I in part to be near to his mistress and was never completed.
Chateau de Blois has been the residence of several French kings and also where Joan of Arc received a blessing from the Archbishop of Reims in 1429 before departing with her army to drive the English from Orléans.
Chateau Chenonceau is not only remarkable for its architecture and history but also for the fine quality of its collections: Renaissance furniture, a vast ensemble of XVI and XVII century tapestries and a great number of masterpieces. Beyond the Castle Chenonceau discover the two renowned and magnificent gardens that Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici have given their names to.
We return to Paris in time to enjoy an optional dinner together.
Vacation Day 4: Paris to Marseilles
This morning we transfer to the train station and in about three hours we will be on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Watch the French countryside goes by as we speed towards the Marseilles. Over the last 2600 years, Marseilles has built a rich, colorful atmosphere enhanced by the fresh sea air, ancient architectural foundations, incredible art and amazing food.
Our panoramic tour of Marseilles begins upon arrival. The highlight of the tour is the Notre Dame de la Garde, a 19th century basilica. It offers an exceptional view of the city, the islands of the Frioul and the castle.
The port is filled with fishing boats and yachts, and surrounded by small streets teeming with seafood restaurants and shops. The wide streets offer leisurely strolling and many terrace cafes.
After checking into our hotel we can make a "loop" of the Old Port, walking around three sides and then taking the little ferry boat across from one side to the other. Maybe grab a bite to eat in one of many seafood restaurants.
Vacation Day 5: Marseilles - Perched Villages of the Luberon
After breakfast our full day tour begins as we drive to the heart of the Provence countryside to tour five unspoiled villages perched on the ridges of the Luberon hills. Set among the vineyards, olive groves, and cedar trees wander pass ancient ruins carved into the rocks.
Visit Oppède le Vieux, hewn into the rock and surrounded by forests and cliffs. Continue to the stone ridge-top village of Ménerbes, before breaking for lunch at one of the cafés in the sleepy square of Bonnieux.Take in the ochre-red color of Roussillon's buildings and surrounding cliffs, then head to Gordes, celebrated as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Here, traditional stone houses line the narrow streets that spiral up the hill the village is set upon. Then we return to Marseilles to sleep and enjoy a night stroll and have an optional dinner.
Vacation Day 6: Marseilles to Nice, French Riviera
We board our train to Nice and upon arrival we transfer to our hotel and check-in.
Discover this picture-postcard city on the French Riviera on our afternoon walking tour of Nice. Nice has a thousand surprises in store ... its monuments, churches, gardens, the footpaths which link the surrounding hillside to the city center, but also its museums, its artists, its local crafts, its renowned gastronomy with its unmistakable flavors of garlic, olive oil and basil, as well as its folklore. Our French guide will show us the maze of staircases and lanes, 
fine Baroque churches, bustling flower market and the famed Promenade des Anglais. Visit the Old Town, site of the trading center founded by the Greeks 2,700 years ago.
After our group tour, you can continue to explore the streets, beaches and markets of Nice. Walk along the famous Promenade des Anglais and enjoy the views of the Mediterranean.
Vacation Day 7: St Tropez, French Riviera
Today we cruise the coastal curve of the French Riviera to St Tropez on a full-day excursion from Nice. Climb aboard our ferry for a 2.5-hour scenic journey and marvel at the stunning coastal scenery as we sail along the Mediterranean coast arriving on the sun-drenched shores of St Tropez. Delve into the rich history of St Tropez as we stroll with our French tour leader, around the Côte d’Azur town that rose to popularity after a post-war influx of artists and authors. Walk through the picturesque Old Port with its million-dollar yachts; visit the provincial markets like the Place aux Herbes; and shop sophisticated boutiques for glamorous clothes that follow the latest fashions. Follow a tangle of quaint cobbled streets to St Tropez Church to admire the sacred structure and then head over to the 17th-century Citadelle de St Tropez to enjoy sweeping vistas of the scenic surroundings. Free time to enjoy great works of art, shop or enjoy a delicious meal straight from the sea at a beachfront cafe. At a pre-arranged time, return to the ferry and relax during our 2.5-hour journey back to Nice.
Vacation Day 8 - Nice
A day at leisure for exploring, shopping or to enjoy the beach.
Vacation Day 9 - Nice - Monte Carlo, Monaco
We leave France and travel across the border into Monaco. Drive along the spectacular blue waters of the coastline lined with typical Mediterranean villages and modern marinas.
In Monaco visit the Old Town, see the Changing of the Palace Guards and drive along the Formula One Grand Prix circuit. There is time to visit the Prince’s Palace, Cathedral, and Cousteau’s Oceanographic Museum. Enjoy time to stroll among the stunning gardens, mega-yachts, and chic casinos and watch the “rich and beautiful” enjoying the good life at.
Tonight we gather for our last evening in France and enjoy our farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Vacation Day 10 - Nice - Depart Home
Say "Au Revoir" to Nice as your France singles vacation ends and you are transferred to the Nice airport for your return flight home.
France Hotels
| Paris - Les Jardins Du Marais |
Marseilles - Golden Tulip Marseille Euromed | Nice - Ellington Hotel |
* all hotels are subject to change
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Price: $3,290*
* The price per person is for a double room. Free roommate matching is available on all our vacations, so there is never a need to pay a "single supplement". If you wish to room alone it is an additional $950 Not Included * Airfare |
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The "Adventure" tag applies not only to the fun, freedom and excitement of being out on the ocean on your own yacht, but also to the get-involved approach, where everyone is part of a real "crew" - not just passengers to be ferried about according to some strict itinerary, or the whim of the captain.
There's no obligation to pull on ropes if you don't want to - but if you'd like to learn more about sailing, they would love to teach you. For already experienced sailors - hey, great ! - come take the helm and tweak the sails as much as you like ! Though they have provisional itineraries, they are always changeable according to the preferences of the group - and of course, the whims of the wind gods ! The singles trips are as flexible and laid-back as possible; as fun and hedonistic as the islands themselves.
Everything on board is included.. These are small sailing yachts - 8 singles capacity - usually a few yachts will sail together.
Thailand to All the ingredients one could ever ask from a tropical sailing vacation... stunningly beautiful scenery, a multitude of uncrowded anchorages; underwater wonderlands of coral and multicoloured fish; fun nightlife if you want it, peace and tranquilty if not.
This trip is best suited for those who want to set sail for discovery, heritage and historical sightseeing, the best of nature and deserted beaches, on-deck sea-view unwinding and the friendly atmosphere of a small ship cruise.
Daytime temps in early & late season (May, Oct) would be around mid 60sC; midsummer max temperatures would be around mid/high 80s. The humidity is very low, so it rarely feels TOO hot, even in Aug (though it is a good plan to stay out of cities and be out on the water then!) Another chance to experience two countries in one trip - we'll be starting in Turkey and exploring her lovely Turquoise Coast for the first week... then sailing north to our favorite little Greek islands for the second week of adventures!
The Zante Cruise itinerary is subject to change dependent on weather conditions, difficulties at docking or unforeseen circumstances. This decision will be made solely at your captain’s discretion, based on the safety of the group and the ship. Travel insurance is highly recommended before departing for a Greece sailing trip.
Join a Singles Cruise and you will get private singles activities and events hosted by professional cruise directors on the worlds leading cruise lines and cruise ships. Receive all the standard amenities available onboard the ship, PLUS all the exclusive singles events. Enjoy private meet and greet singles events, cocktail mixers, lectures, theme costume parties, a separate dining area for the singles group.
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