Travel is back on.
And with Pride well and truly underway, there’s never been a better time to shine a light on some of the brilliant LGBTQ+ travel tours and events around the world.
There are a number of travel operators that specialise in trips and tours for the LGBTQ+ community – so whether you like hiking, camping or sight-seeing there’s something for everyone.
Here are some of the best to book right now…
Best LGBTQ+ travel tours
Patagonia hiking trip
This nine-night, ten-day gay hiking tour begins in the Argentinian half of Patagonia, before heading to the Chilean border into Torres del Paine National Park.
This year’s tour has sold out, but the one for October/November 2023 is still available for £4,296 – and that includes food, transport, accommodation and more.
Balkan beauties tour
This 15-day trip journeys through Croatia, starting in Dubrovnik, and features a day trip to Montenegro. Other highlights include oyster tasting in Mali Ston, the Plitvice Lakes National Park and the capital city of Zagreb.
Book now for September to October this year with Toto Tours – a company specalising in international gay travel tours.
Help us raise £10k for Kyiv Pride and a UK LGBT+ charity
To celebrate 50 years of Pride, Metro.co.uk has teamed up with Kyiv Pride to raise money for their important work in Ukraine.
Despite war raging around them, Kyiv Pride continue to help LGBTQ+ people, offering those in need shelter, food and psychological support.
We will be splitting the cash with a grassroots charity closer to home.
You can donate here
Egyptian adventure
Due to safety and political concerns, Egypt is not typically considered a safe travel destination for the LGBTQ+ community. However, Rainbow Getaways has partnered with an LGBTQ-owned tour operator in Egypt to ensure members of the LGBTQ+ community experience this destination in the best ways.
The tour – which includes the pyramids and a trip down the Nile – is limited to just 20 people, with prices at £2,696 for two, or £3,197 for solo travellers.
Costa Rica cruise
Take in the sights of Costa Rica and Panama by boat with this luxury cruise, organised by Olivia – a travel company for lesbians and LGBTQ+ women.
The sailing ship will anchor in ports where the large ships cannot go, so guests will enjoy peace and quiet at lesser-known beaches.
Tour of Nepal
Explore heritage sites and National Parks and try white water rafting and trekking on this tour of Nepal.
This best of Nepal LGBTQ+ tour is priced at £1,592 per person.
Best LGBTQ+ events around the world
Madrid Orgullo – July 1 – 10
Madrid Pride is one of the biggest celebrations in Europe, welcoming more than two million guests in the Chueca neighbourhood.
Folsom Europe, Berlin, Germany – September 10
The 19th edition of this leather and fetish festival is due to take place this September. Guests should expect DJs, interviews and promotions as well as dozens of leather and fetish vendors, beer and cocktail booths and food trucks.
Flame Con, New York – September 20-21
Flame Con is an annual two-day comic convention for members of the LGBTQ+ community, taking place in New York.
The Dinah, California – September 21-25
Located in Palm Springs, The Dinah is the world’s largest lesbian and queer women event, with pool parties, performances and more.
Metro.co.uk celebrates 50 years of Pride
This year marks 50 years of Pride, so it seems only fitting that Metro.co.uk goes above and beyond in our ongoing LGBTQ+ support, through a wealth of content that not only celebrates all things Pride, but also share stories, take time to reflect and raises awareness for the community this Pride Month.
MORE: Find all of Metro.co.uk’s Pride coverage right here
And we’ve got some great names on board to help us, too. From a list of famous guest editors taking over the site for a week that includes Rob Rinder, Nicola Adams, Peter Tatchell, Kimberly Hart-Simpson, John Whaite, Anna Richardson and Dr Ranj, we’ll also have the likes Sir Ian McKellen and Drag Race stars The Vivienne, Lawrence Chaney and Tia Kofi offering their insights.
During Pride Month, which runs from 1 – 30 June, Metro.co.uk will also be supporting Kyiv Pride, a Ukrainian charity forced to work harder than ever to protect the rights of the LGBTQ+ community during times of conflict. To find out more about their work, and what you can do to support them, click here.
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Metro.co.uk celebrates 50 years of Pride
This year marks 50 years of Pride, so it seems only fitting that Metro.co.uk goes above and beyond in our ongoing LGBTQ+ support, through a wealth of content that not only celebrates all things Pride, but also share stories, take time to reflect and raises awareness for the community this Pride Month.
MORE: Find all of Metro.co.uk’s Pride coverage right here
And we’ve got some great names on board to help us, too. From a list of famous guest editors taking over the site for a week that includes Rob Rinder, Nicola Adams, Peter Tatchell, Kimberly Hart-Simpson, John Whaite, Anna Richardson and Dr Ranj, we’ll also have the likes Sir Ian McKellen and Drag Race stars The Vivienne, Lawrence Chaney and Tia Kofi offering their insights.
During Pride Month, which runs from 1 – 30 June, Metro.co.uk will also be supporting Kyiv Pride, a Ukrainian charity forced to work harder than ever to protect the rights of the LGBTQ+ community during times of conflict. To find out more about their work, and what you can do to support them, click here.
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