The Best Places To Travel In October 2024

Shoulder season offers the widest range of possible destinations, with most countries experiencing fairly mild weather and much smaller crowds. So what are you waiting for? Embrace fall travel and book yourself an October getaway with Culture Trip.

Spring Sale

Incredible Thailand and Laos by Train

The temperatures should be lovely and rainy season should finally be drawing to a close in October, making our departure on the 12th an ideal time to hop onboard this border-crossing Rail Trip in Southeast Asia. The two-week itinerary starts and ends in Bangkok, but you’ll also take in the ancient ruins of Sukhothai, the street food of Chiang Mai and an ethical elephant sanctuary in Thailand. Across the border in Laos you’ll hop onboard a boat to cruise down the Mekong, stopping off to visit remote villages, sacred caves and the remarkable Kuang Si Falls. After returning to civilisation in Vang Vieng and kayaking down Nam Song river, we’ll return to Thailand and catch the overnight train back to Bangkok.

From US$2311

Next available from 11th May 2024

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Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT

Bangkok, Thailand

ENDS AT

Bangkok, Thailand

DURATION

14

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Light

STYLE

Discovery

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Spring Sale

Berber town in the Atlas Mountains, Morocco

Epic Morocco

The weather in Morocco is glorious in October, so if you’re missing the sunshine of summer, join us in Casablanca in October (on the 7th in 2023 or the 5th in 2024). After visiting Africa’s largest mosque we’ll transfer to nearby Chefchaouen, famed for its bright blue streets. Discover an ancient Roman city en route to the old city of Fes, where you’ll dine with a local family. Next up is the Sahara – far milder in October compared to previous months – where you’ll spend a night wine tasting and stargazing at a luxury desert camp. After a sunrise camel ride we’ll head up into the Atlas Mountains for a hike through Dades Gorge. The tour ends up in Marrakech, where a foodie extravaganza awaits in the form of a street food tour and authentic Moroccan cooking class.

From US$2343

Next available from 18th May 2024

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Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT

Casablanca, Morocco

ENDS AT

Marrakech, Morocco

DURATION

11

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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Aerial photo of a waterfall falling into a round lake amid cliffs in the middle of the Amazon rainforest in Ecuador

Adventurous Ecuador

The quieter months of shoulder season are perfect to fully immerse yourself in the great outdoors of epic Ecuador. This country is small but it packs one hell of a punch when it comes to natural beauty, coming in many different forms, as you’ll witness on our eight-day tour. Explore the volcanic landscape of Cotopaxi National Park on horseback, cycle through the tropical greenery of the Banos Waterfall Route and whitewater raft your way down Jatunyacu River – one of the main tributaries of the Amazon. You’ll also be staying at some truly special accommodations, from a country lodge to an Amazonian retreat and an Andean spa resort.

From US$2089

Next available from 27th Jul 2024

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Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT

Quito, Ecuador

ENDS AT

Quito, Ecuador

DURATION

8

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.