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Who Goes On Hanns Ebensten Trips? Hann Ebensten trips attract more mature travellers (not necessarily in years) between the ages of 30 and 60. Typically most travellers will be professionals over 40. Although some trips are open to women and men, most trips are exclusively for gay men. Types of Trips Offered Tours focus on culture and history and may also include some soft adventure component. Destinations Egypt, Peru, South Africa, Antarctica as well as European destinations. Best Known For Small group sizes - no more than 16 people - and interesting destinations. Travelling Solo Most people on Hanns Ebensten trips are travelling on their own. You can choose to pay a single supplement (if it's available) or they will match you up with another single traveller. Price Range Prices range widely - from $1,995 to $5,400. All prices are in US dollars and include all taxes.

From the Pioneer of Gay Travel

Hanns Ebensten pioneered gay travel in 1972,when he took groups of gay men rafting through the Grand Canyon, and to Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. The company he formed is still going strong and taking gay men to interesting, less travelled corners of the world.

Hanns Ebensten takes a very personal approach to their in-depth discovery of the culture and history of each destination. Every trip has a gay tour leader familiar with the area as well as a local tour guide who is either gay or gay-friendly. Trips visit the main attractions but do not shy from the offbeat, the unusual, and the downright amusing.

Hanns Ebensten trips are not "party tours" and consequently tour members are mostly mature travellers who are seeking a personal, educational and even spiritual adventure with like-minded people. They make a point of designing trips which allow time to relax and have fun. Whether that means skinny dipping around private huts in Tahiti or dancing at the bars in local clubs, there is always time for playfulness and high spirits.

	Historic Machu Picchu Tour July 1 - 9, 2009 August 12 - 20, 2009 July 5 - 13, 2010 Machu Picchu was recently voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Hanns Ebensten Travel has been leading tours to Machu Picchu and other sites throughout Peru for over thirty years. From the excitement of Lima to the beauty of the Sacred Valley and the charm of Cusco, your intimate tour of Peru is filled with wonder. July 2009 Aug 2009 July 2010

	Classic Tour of Greece September 13 - 24, 2009 Treat yourself to a classic Greek holiday from Athens to Olympia to Delphi to Crete. Enjoy eleven days of history and holidays in the warmth of the Mediterranean sun.

	Polar Bear Dreams October 17 - 23, 2009 Southern Africa, the mythic land of mountains and harbors, wild game reserves and stunning countryside, is your playground for a glorious week and a half. Explore Cape Town's colonial history and exciting nightlife, then drive the coast from Table Mountain to the Cape of Good Hope.

	Isreal: Pride and Heritage October 18 - 26, 2009 For serious travelers interested in history, Israel is a must see. Home to three of the world’s most important religions, and filled with significant historical and religious sites, Israel is unlike anywhere else in the world.

	The Nile in Style November 20 - December 1, 2009 November 19 - 30, 2010 Egypt, the wonder of travellers for thousands of years, calls yet again for the Hanns Ebensten annual pilgrimage to the treasures of this fascinating land. This trip offers an intimate experience for inquisitive travelers who wish to delve deeply into the history of civilization. 2009 2010

	Splendors of Southeast Asia January 17 - 31, 2010 When you join Hanns Ebensten's Splendors of Southeast Asia tour, you are embarking on a journey of the spirit. It is a personal discovery of a diverse and culturally rich area of the world.

	Jewels of India February 24 - March 7, 2010 The classic tour of India begins in Delhi as you are swept away to another time and another place. Dotted with hundreds of landmarks, Delhi, India's modern capital, is also a very ancient city.

	The Gods of Easter Island March 6 - 11, 2010 Easter Island has fascinated adventurers for years. Over 2,000 miles from the nearest population center, this remote island remains an anomaly in the history of the South Pacific. It is famous for its giant moai, the stone statues that continue to intrigue and puzzle visitors.

	Taste of Sicily September 25 - October 4, 2010 Your Taste of Sicily is filled with abundant pleasures on a ten-day celebration of all things Sicilian! From the cosmopolitan delights of Palermo and the rugged and romantic countryside to the world-class beaches of Taormina, you will explore the many treasures of this stunning and dramatic land.
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