The Best Group Tours for LGBTQ Seniors
Whether it’s food-and-wine culture or Costa Rican jungle that calls your name, there’s something for everyone at these destinations around the globe. Get inspired and book your place on a Culture Trip adventure.
There are so many exciting travel itineraries for seniors who want to explore the world’s diverse LGBTQ scenes that it can be tricky to know where to start. For that, we’ve curated five of the best LGBTQ-friendly Culture Trips around the world, taking you to destinations such as Costa Rica, Taipei and Lisbon.
Gay-friendly nightlife and world-class wine in Lisbon
Portugal has been voted the world’s most gay-friendly destination. There’s a dynamic LGBTQ scene in Lisbon – the Bairro Alto district and neighbouring Principe Real are where it’s all concentrated – and in Porto, as well as many of the main tourist cities of the Algarve. Culture Trip’s group trip to Portugal takes in both Lisbon and Porto, and is a great option for seniors wanting to explore this beautiful southern European nation. The leisurely eight-day Rail Trip passes through a leading wine region, takes in a culinary walking tour of Lisbon and a rabelo boat ride down the River Douro.
From US$1927
Next available from 11th May 2024
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Trip highlights and details
STARTS AT
Porto, Portugal
ENDS AT
Lisbon, Portugal
DURATION
8
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
STYLE
Lush rainforest and activities for all ages in Costa Rica
Costa Rica has one of the best records for LGBTQ rights in Central America. Additionally, it boasts a beautiful coastline, volcanic beaches and lush forests, making it an ideal destination for gay senior travel. Culture Trip’s eight-day Pura Vida experience encompasses western Costa Rica, heading from the capital of San José to Tamarindo. While it’s a group trip, it is designed to be flexible, so you can take things at your own pace – whether you want to be adventurous with ziplining and whitewater rafting through the jungle, explore at a slower pace as you spot hummingbirds and sloths, or take it easy on a beach day with views of the Pacific.
From US$2023
Next available from 11th May 2024
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Trip highlights and details
STARTS AT
San Jose, Costa Rica
ENDS AT
Tamarindo, Provincia De Guanacaste
DURATION
8
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
STYLE
Street food delights and luscious countryside in Taiwan
Taiwan is arguably the most LGBTQ-friendly country in all of Asia, becoming the continent’s first country to achieve marriage equality in 2019. The heart of the queer community here very much lies in the capital, Taipei, which has an incredible nightlife and is home to the largest Pride march in all of Asia. Our nine-day loop tour of Taiwan starts and ends in the capital, where you’ll be able to sample the city’s bustling night markets and take a Taiwanese cooking class. The meat of the sandwich is a pretty comprehensive tour of the island, stopping off at the serene Sun Moon Lake, the unique cities of Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung, and the stunning rock formations of Taroko Gorge. You’ll return to Taipei via a stunning coastal train ride and an environmentally friendly sky-lantern experience in Shifen.
From US$2031
Next available from 20th Jul 2024
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Trip highlights and details
STARTS AT
Taipei, Taiwan
ENDS AT
Taipei, Taiwan
DURATION
9
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
STYLE
Mandi Keighran and Chloe Thrussell provided additional contributions to this article.
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