Upcoming Group Trips
Teotihuacan, Mexico, home to the 3rd largest pyramid in the world
Wadi Rum desert in Jordan
EscapingNY group tours are not your typical group tour. They are fast-paced, action packed trips, geared at curious travelers that enjoy non-traditional, off-the-beaten-path travel experiences. They are perfect for travelers who avoid run-of-the-mill big bus tours and who like to see and do a bit of everything. Essentially, they’re group tours for people who don’t do group tours that were featured in the New York Times.
Our small group tours will connect you with the world through unforgettable people and life-changing experiences that go beyond the guidebook.
Join these upcoming group trips or work with me to plan your own customized adventure. See the testimonials below.
Mexico: Day of the Dead Parades & Preparation - October 2022
Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday dating back several thousand years to Aztec times in which families remember and honor those who have passed away. Far from a day of mourning, Day of the Dead is a festive holiday celebrating the lives of deceased loved ones. This eventful trip takes place the week before Day of the Dead, when Mexico City is packed with parades and preparing for the celebration. Join families inside their homes as they prepare for the festival, participate in cooking time-honored recipes that will be placed on ofrenda altars, and help build a traditional Day of the Dead alter. This unique tour will attend the world-famous Day of the Dead parade, visit food and flower markets to learn about the products used to prepare for Day of the Dead, explore pre-Aztec runis and the world’s third largest pyramid; and tour Mexico City by bicycle.
Mexico: Day of the Dead Festival & Folklore -October, 2022
This Dia de los Muertos trip differs from the “Parades and Preparations” trip because instead of arriving a week before Day of the Dead to attend the parade and pre-festival events, the trip takes place during the actual celebration. This eventful trip is jam packed with Day of the Dead activities like altar building, visiting ofrendas around the city, and visiting a small town known for its elaborate Day of the Dead festivities. Tour the festively decorated cemeteries and join families in their homes as they explain the significance of alters they built for deceased loved ones. This trip will include bike rides through diverse and interesting neighborhoods; street food and taco tours; visits to food and flower markets; trips to pre-Aztec runis and the world’s third largest pyramid; and much more.
Cuba: Cycling, Cigars & Classic Cars - November, 2022
This non-touristy, small group trip to Cuba for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We’ll visit off-the-beaten path places across Cuba and you’ll get to engage with local Cubans from all different walks of life. Meet Cubans from all walks of life who will share their experiences as artists, journalists, government employees, entrepreneurs, professors, and documentary film makers. These unique experiences will explore a side of Cuba that few tourists see.
Jordan: Mystical Desert Wonders - March, 2023
Jordan is one of the most underrated destinations on earth, a small country that boasts and extraordinary range of geographic climates and attractions. Witness the diversity of Jordan from the cosmopolitan streets of Amman to the desert landscapes of Wadi Rum. Leave footprints on breathtaking sand dunes, peer deep into the heart of canyons, and marvel throughout Petra, one of the 7 Wonders of the World. Roam through unique Martian-like desert landscapes go snorkeling in the Red Sea, and float in the salty Dead Sea. Soak up everything Jordan has to offer, all while supporting local communities and eco-friendly businesses. This is an extra special trip because it takes place during the beginning of Ramadan, the holiest month of Islam.
Escapingny tours were featured in the Fodor’s Travel 2020 GO List!
Testimonials
“I have joined three EscapingNY group trips to Mexico, Cuba, and Jordan, which offered in-depth, authentic experiences. I’d highly recommend EscapingNY to anyone interested in really getting to know a country.”
“This (Jordan trip) is the best trip I’ve ever been on and I’ve traveled pretty extensively. The trip was well-organized, the guides were incredible, I made new friends, and I’m already planning to join next year’s trip!”
“I joined one of EscapingNY’s 10-day group tours (to Cuba) and had an absolutely amazing time and I can’t say enough good things about the trip. I so much enjoyed meeting a variety of Cubans from different walks of life to learn about their daily life and culture.”
“I joined a 10-day trip (to Cuba) and had an excellent time. We went on a flamingo-watching boat ride in a nature preserve, jumped off waterfalls in the jungle, cycled through Old Havana, visited several beautiful beaches, and went salsa dancing in a hot nightclub built inside a cave. I had limited expectations of Cuba because I don’t speak Spanish and I’d never traveled to a “non-westernized” country. My expectations were absolutely exceeded.”
“It was the trip of a lifetime (Mexico) with amazing food, people and places. The perfect tour for people who hate tours and want to have an authentic experience.”
“This trip was my first trip (Mexico) as a solo traveler and yet I wasn’t actually alone. The group was so much fun and I met some wonderful people that I hope to keep in touch with! It really was one of the best trips I’ve ever taken!”
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