Tour Operators
Cruise The Globe With Goway
Although known for custom and tailor-made FIT programs globally, Goway has slowly established and grown its selection of cruises across many top destinations, and now offering 220 cruising ideas on its website. For instance, with Goway, travellers can circumnavigate Iceland, enjoy wildlife encounters in the Galapagos Islands, sail down the Nile, explore the Dalmatian coast in Croatia, the Yangzi River in China, or the Kimberley Region in Australia or Papua New Guinea. The 10-day Iceland Circumnavigation cruise aboard the 200-passenger Ocean Diamond provides an experience in Iceland...
Here Comes The Sun
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has launched its new Sun Brochure, 2017/2018 Collection, highlighted by flexible getaways from three to 29 nights, 40 destinations and more than 700 resorts, 60 of which are new to the ACV line-up. The brochure also includes 19 resorts exclusive to Air Canada Vacations, 30 semi-exclusive resorts and 26 resorts with exclusive categories, sections and meal plans. New for the upcoming winter season is Cartagena, Colombia, where ACV will offer 11 hotels designed to suit every budget and travel preference. New non-stop Toronto-Cartagena flights will be operated...
Peregrine Offers Cool Savings
To launch its new Antarctica program, Peregrine Adventures is offering earlybird discounts of up to 30% on select polar voyages in 2018 and 2019, with savings of up to $7,860 on offer. On sale until Sept. 30, Peregrine polar journeys, which are now 100% carbon offset on behalf of all passengers, are priced from $7,860 for an 11-day voyage, including visits to the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands. A new 18-day journey to the Falklands and South Georgia is priced from $16,640, offering savings of up to $8,275 during the earlybird sale. The epic expedition offers an...
PEAK South America Recognized As Sustainable Travel Operator In Peru
PEAK South America, one of Intrepid Travel Group’s tour operators, has earned an overall sustainability rating of 99.6% in Peru, which according to the Rainforest Alliance, makes it the most-sustainable tour company operating in the country. The Rainforest Alliance, a not-for-profit organization, certifies responsible tour operators with a green frog seal of approval based on how tour operators demonstrate they're minimizing their environment impact, supporting local staff and preserving local communities and cultures. Rainforest Alliance audits confirm these businesses meet tourism...
On The Go Tours Hosts Sri Lanka and India Fams
On The Go Tours is inviting Canadian travel agents to take part in two upcoming fall fam trips. In partnership with Jet Airways, On The Go Tours is holding a Sept. 10-19 fam to India. Highlights include a stop in the vibrant city of Delhi, a rickshaw ride around Keolado National Park, a visit to the Taj Mahal and the pink city of Jaipur, before climbing the Amber Fort. The cost is $1,000 for east coast agents and $900 for west coast agents. Meanwhile, a $300 land-only Sri Lanka fam is being offered from Oct. 15-23. The eight-day tour through Sri Lanka's famous cultural triangle...
Rwanda Gorilla Safaris Half-Price With Intrepid Travel
Although the Rwanda Development Board recently announced that gorilla permits would double in price effective immediately to US$1,500 for all travellers — Intrepid Travel is offering permits at half the price. The tour operator pre-purchased permits for its scheduled group treks in the Volcanoes National Park for the remainder of the year, allowing tour participants to be among the last to enjoy the experience at a reduced rate of US$750. On eight African itineraries, ranging from 16 to 64 days, Intrepid travellers are guided by local leaders through Rwanda’s Volcanoes National...
Trafalgar Shines Spotlight On Thailand
Trafalgar, in partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, recently celebrated Trafalgar’s 2017 Asia Program with trade events in Halifax and Calgary. Travel partners and travel agents in both cities were invited to attend a Thai cooking demo and a special “Be my Guest” meal which included prize giveaways. “We are delighted again to be partnering with The Tourism Authority of Thailand along with Kayla’s support to celebrate our 2017 Asia brochure with our ever expanding program,” says Wolf Paunic, president of Trafalgar Canada. “Thailand is a spectacular...
Goway Invites Travellers To Hit The Road In Western Australia
Goway Travel and Tourism Western Australia are encouraging North American travellers to hop in a vehicle and explore Western Australia in depth: enjoying sunny weather, white-sand beaches, fresh food, a relaxed outdoor lifestyle, unique wildlife and awe-inspiring scenery. Clients receive Goway’s Co-Pilot Kit of maps, directions, and discounts and a pre-planned itinerary, with all the work and research is done before the flight even lands in the South Pacific. Those wanting to add camping to their self-drive holiday can arrange for some locations to set up camp for them and have it ready...