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Why not take a touring holiday that coincides with a festival? From Mexico’s colourful Day of the Dead to the beach parties of Thailand's Full Moon Celebrations, from the bright lights of Diwali to the pomp and ceremony of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, there is a festival worth visiting nearly every week of the year. Experience more unusual festivals such as Harbin’s Ice Festival or Naadam in Mongolia, places where independent travel can be challenging.

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Rio Carnival Tours

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The biggest party in the world, Rio Carnival, is the ...more

The biggest party in the world, Rio Carnival, is the must-do festival of Brazil. The five-day celebrations attract crowds of over one million people with parades, block parties, and concerts taking place all over the city and not forgetting to pause for the occasional breather on Rio’s famous beaches. ; ...less

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Oktoberfest Tours

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Munich’s Oktoberfest is held for around two weeks every year ...more

Munich’s Oktoberfest is held for around two weeks every year and is considered the largest fair in the world. The festival runs from late September to the first weekend in October and celebrates Bavarian culture, beer, and food. ; ...less

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Cherry Blossom in Japan Tours

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Japan is synonymous with cherry blossom during the spring and ...more

Japan is synonymous with cherry blossom during the spring and summer seasons. It is aesthetically beautiful to captures it with your camera and the best time to visit the countryside to admire nature. ; ...less

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Tours of Religious Festivals

Each religion has its own sets of celebrations; they are ...more

Each religion has its own sets of celebrations; they are fantastic to experience to understand each other's culture and tradition. Religious festivals mark the passage of time to remind us of heritage and symbolise the togetherness of communities and families worldwide, such as Mexico's Day of the Dead or the Holi Festival. ; ...less

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Solar Eclipse Tours

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Take a break from your day-to-day and get ready to ...more

Take a break from your day-to-day and get ready to experience an event of a lifetime during a solar eclipse. A solar eclipse is when the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun. As the moon moves in front of the sun, it blocks out light and casts a shadow on parts of Earth where it’s daytime. ; ...less

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Obscure Festivals Tours

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From Papua New Guinea's National Mask Festival to Mongolia's Golden ...more

From Papua New Guinea's National Mask Festival to Mongolia's Golden Eagle Festival, immerse yourself in local culture by experiencing these once-in-a-lifetime celebrations! ; ...less

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Edinburgh Military Tattoo Tours

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The Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a festival that combines music, ...more

The Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a festival that combines music, culture, and art held in Edinburgh, Scotland. The Tattoo is the biggest military tattoo in the world and has been held annually around the end of August to the beginning of September since 1950. ; ...less

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European Christmas Markets Tours

Christmas Markets are a major part of Europe’s culture. Every ...more

Christmas Markets are a major part of Europe’s culture. Every country will have their own traditional Christmas cake, spice cookies, gingerbread, glühwein and sausages. Christmas is a magical time for all of us. ; ...less

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Thailand Full Moon Party Tours

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The Full Moon Party in Thailand is one of the ...more

The Full Moon Party in Thailand is one of the world’s most iconic parties. Stretching back across the decades, the party starts with a bang on the night of the full moon and lasts until sunrise. Every month on Ko Pha Ngan, tourists fill the beach around Haad Rin to dance under the stars. ; ...less

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Naadam in Mongolia Tours

In Mongolia, the Naadam Festival is a national holiday that ...more

In Mongolia, the Naadam Festival is a national holiday that coincides with the first three days of August, and it’s a celebration of the country’s traditional sporting heritage. It takes place throughout Mongolia, but undoubtedly the most famous Naadam events are the three competitions that take place in the vast grassy expanses of the capital city of Ulaanbaatar. ; ...less

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Harbin's Ice Festival Tours

The Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival, is held every ...more

The Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival, is held every year in Harbin, China. The festival features ice sculpture, snow sculptures, ice slides, snow slides, sledding, sleigh rides, snow castles, folk ice skating, bonfires on the frozen Songhua River and more. ; ...less

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