Singles Mingles Adventures

Our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club ( https://www.photoflytravel.com/ ) have planned an amazing cultural and visually stunning adventure through Cambodia and the coast of Vietnam.

February 18th - February 28th, 2025

Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/cambodia-vietnam-small-group-tours/

E-mail us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!

We’ll be exploring Cambodia's cultural treasures and landscapes and finishing the adventure on the picturesque cities and coastline of Vietnam. You'll be able to visit multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the temple complex of Angkor Wat in Cambodia and the ancient city of Hoi An in Vietnam.
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• 10 nights/11 days

– 5 nights/5 days in Cambodia
– 5 nights/5 days in Vietnam

• Boutique hotels throughout
• Breakfast daily
• 7 Lunches & 5 Dinners included
• International flight included (Cambodia -> Vietnam)
• Transportation throughout

"PhotoFly guides gave us a historical, cultural, and environmental view of large cities, beautiful countryside, and rural villages. The local guides could not have been kinder, fulfilling each and every traveler's request and going above and beyond. We had a steady guide, steering the group to a marvelous and memorable trip. With gratitude!" - R.S., Vietnam '23"

Cambodia (5 nights)

• Arriving to the ancient city of Siem Reap to enjoy the area and for an extensive tour of the sprawling temple complex, Angkor Wat
• Visit to the enormous Tonle Sap to relax and photograph rural life
• Koh Ker: Ancient city filled with temple ruins from the Khmer people from the 10th century.
• Day of volunteering in a local village: Over several years, we have made contributions to the local community by volunteering in a local village. The projects are easygoing and in the past we have repaired bicycles, helped to build a footbridge, and repaired a kitchen used to cook for the local kids.

Coastal Vietnam (5 Nights)

• Ho Chi Minh City: Day tour of the sites (Notre Dame, Hotel d’Ville, Ben Thanh Market, & Independence Palace)
• Cu Chi tunnels (Visit the vast underground network of tunnels built first as a defense against the French, and later expanded during the American war)
• Da Nang: Tour of local sites including Marble Mountain and Linh Ung Pagoda
• Hoi An: Walking tour of Old Town, local markets, and riverside photos
• Optional food tours

Don’t forget to e-mail us for the daily itinerary of our Cambodia and Vietnam small group tour (joinus@photoflytravel.com).
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Join Us!

*For our solo travelers I will pair you up with someone of the same sex unless single occupancy is requested.

Price: $3,395
Single Supplement: $650

Deposit: $600

Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/cambodia-vietnam-small-group-tours/

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Our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club ( http://www.photoflytravel.com/ ) have put an amazing, unbeatable Botswana safari combined with the best parts of Cape Town in South Africa!

Email joinus@photoflytravel.com for daily itinerary!

Sign up here: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/best-of-south-africa-kruger-cape-town-group-tours/

It’s clear we just can’t get enough of Africa based on everyone’s requests and how quickly these trips are filling up! We combine two things in South Africa: the vibrant city and beautiful natural landscapes around Cape Town followed by arguably the greatest safari experience in the world within Kruger National Park.

Email us to see the daily itinerary at joinus@photoflytravel.com

• 9 nights/10 days
• All-inclusive safari plus 4 lunches & 5 dinners in Cape Town area
• Glamping and boutique properties throughout
• Wildlife: elephants, buffalos, antelopes, lions, leopards, giraffes, wild dogs, birding, and MUCH more!
• Multiple included domestic flights

South Africa's Cape Town - 5 nights

"A coming-together of cultures, cuisines, and landscapes, there's nowhere quite like Cape Town, a singularly beautiful city crowned by the magnificent Table Mountain National Park. And one can’t help but be seduced by the glorious natural beauty of the Garden Route. The range of topography, vegetation, wildlife, and outdoor activities is remarkable, not to mention the world-class vineyards & stunning beaches." -Lonely Planet

There is A LOT to see and do here, this is what we have planned.

• Cable Car up Table Mountain for panoramic views of the city, waterfront, Hottentots Holland Mountains
• Cape Town city highlights private tour
• Traditional cooking demonstration and lunch in the Malay Quarter
• Harbor cruise to photograph Cape fur seals
• Visit to Boulder Beach's penguin colony
• Kirstenbosch botanical gardens with over 3,500 species of South African flora

After a few days exploring the city, we'll be heading west towards Hermanus along the world-renowned Garden Route finishing in one of the country's wine region.

• Coastal abalone aquaculture tour
• Fernkloof nature reserve with guided walking or hiking options
• Wine tasting safari in open-air safari vehicles
• Beautiful scenery with photo stops along the drive

Kruger National Park - 4 nights

Following our time surrounded by modernity, our included flight will take us to one of the world’s most magnificent game reserves to connect with Africa’s wildness – Kruger National Park. Steeped in legend and history, this flagship park is one of the largest reserves on the continent covering thousands of square miles in the northeast corner of South Africa. Conservationists estimate the park to be home to over 500 species of birds, 100 species of reptiles, 150 species of mammals, and containing multiple archeological sites, enormous diversity of trees and flowers, open savannas, rivers, streams, and much more. Highlights for animal viewing include the ‘Big Five’ – lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and Cape buffalo. Not to be overlooked are zebra, giraffe, hippos, cheetah, crocodiles, hyenas, vultures, parrots, herons, owls, wild dogs, antelope, and so much more. Experiencing and photographing these precious creatures on our daily safaris, aboard comfortable 4x4s, will be complimented nicely with our luxury tented camp in the bush, with easy access to this memorable wildlife paradise.

From the luxury lodge, we'll be able to enjoy Africa's wild in total comfort.

• Daily game drives or other safari activities
• Incredible photo opportunities
• World-class animal viewing
• Local drivers & wildlife guides
• Spa treatments available for purchase

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- All taxes, transfers, fees included
- Airfare is not included, ask us for help. Flying into Cape Town International Airport (CPT), depart from Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)
- Roommate pairing to save money
- Email us to see daily itinerary at joinus@photoflytravel.com

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Join Us!

Solo travelers will pair up with someone of the same sex unless single occupancy is requested.

Price: $4,595
Single Supplement: $959

Deposit: $600

Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/best-of-south-africa-kruger-cape-town-group-tours/

Our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club (http://photoflytravel.com/) have had some epic adventures here over the years! Featuring Machu Picchu, seeing this wonder of the world with your own eyes is truly mind blowing.

More Info here: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/peru-small-group-tours/

Email us at joinus@photoflytravel.com to get the daily itinerary and more details!

Lima - 2 nights

Welcome to the capital city of Lima! Enjoy a day and a half of free time or sign-up for our optional Ultimate Peruvian Food Tour featuring 15 different bites and sips in the hip neighborhood of Barranco (additional cost).

Cusco - 4 nights

After the included domestic flight takes us further in the country, we'll enjoy a lot of the city. This is the gateway to the ancient Inca civilization who thrived here for centuries before the Europeans invaded.

• Guided walking tour of Cusco
• Free day to explore the wonders of Cusco. Lots of great optional activities to choose from including weaving, cooking, and gardening classes, river rafting the Urubamba, mountain biking, silver workshop, and more.
• Visits to nearby ruins side-by-side with colonial buildings, such as the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, Puca Pucara, the Inka baths Tambomachay, and more.

Sacred Valley - 2 nights

North of Cusco lies the beautiful valley of El Valle Sagrado (The Sacred Valley) filled with Inca sites, markets, natural beauty, and stunning expanses.

• Guided tour of the beautiful and historic Sacred Valley (Great photo opportunities here!)
• Pisac market and Ollantaytambo village and ruins
• Explore Maras village and salt pans and Moray archaeological terraces

Machu Picchu - 1 night

The 15th-century Inca citadel that needs no introduction. View its majesty and consider the greatness of this bygone period of human civilization and history. On our privately guided tour, we'll learn, photograph, and feel the power that resonates from this magical site tucked into lush mountains.

• Voyager train journey to Machu Picchu
• Optional Inca Trail hike from Winay Wayna and the Inti Punku (sun gate), lunch en route. * Additional costs apply
• Private guided tour of Machu Picchu

Additional information:

• 9 N/10 D throughout Peru
• Boutique hotels and lodging
• Breakfast daily
• 4 Lunches, 2 Dinners
• All transfers & taxes Included
• Inter-trip airfare included
• International airfare is not included. (We are happy to help you find a good flight as always! Flying in and out of Lima International Airport (LIM).
• Email us to see daily itinerary at joinus@photoflytravel.com

Join Us!

*For solo travelers, you can be paired up with someone of the same gender unless single occupancy is requested.

Price: $2,895
*Single Supplement: $495
Deposit: $600

Go here to sign up: http://www.photoflytravel.org/peru-adventure-tour/