BenefacTours

08/18/2024

Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro - on sale from $1957 CAD ($2162 US approximate), 10 days, top seller. This adventure offers the perfect combination of natural beauty and cosmopolitan culture. Travel from the tango palaces of Buenos Aires to the samba pulse of Rio de Janeiro and discover spectacular wilderness in between. Encounter thundering Iguassu Falls with views from both Argentina and Brazil. Then continue to the coast and soak in the sun on Ilha Grande's beaches and colonial culture in Paraty.

https://benefactours.com/tour-detail/?tour=iguassu-&-beyond&id=22894

08/05/2024

Tanzania Camping Safari 6 days from G Adventures' Jane Goodall Collection. Witness wildlife on open savannah and experience the stunning beauty of the Great Rift Valley. Led by a certified safari guide, you'll journey to the Serengeti in search of phenomenal wildlife in its natural habitat. Full-service camping will bring you closer to the region’s animals and is an economical way to gain insight into local cultures in a short amount of time. Our small safari vehicles minimize drive times and improve your chances of snapping that perfect shot of one of the elusive "big five."
From $2197 CAD ($1584 US approximately).

https://benefactours.com/tour-detail/?tour=tanzania-camping-adventure&id=22860

07/30/2024

Mexico City to Oaxaca Pottery and pyramids, 7 days from $1189 CAD per person.

You’ll visit the massive pyramids at the ancient Aztec capital of Teotihuacán before travelling to Puebla, a city famous for its talavera pottery and beautiful architecture. Next, you’re heading to Oaxaca where you’ll cap off your trip with a seemingly endless variety of delicious food and cultural traditions.

Contact us for more info.
https://benefactours.com/tour-detail/?tour=mexico-city-to-oaxaca:-pottery-&-aztec-pyramids&id=25841

07/18/2024

Kilimanjaro, the peak of Africa.

To summit Kilimanjaro is an expedition of a lifetime. Whether you’re a seasoned mountaineer or a first-timer, there are key questions to consider before tackling the Tanzanian peak.

07/14/2024

Happy World Orca Day! 🩷

07/11/2024

Here’s a silverback, making his bed for the night. 

07/10/2024

Nepal Women’s tour - Chitwan National Park and short trek. From $2180 CAD ($1598 US approximately). With inspiring cultural experiences and days spent trekking in the Himalayas, this women’s only expedition will give you a unique insight into the diverse lives of Nepalese women. Meet a range of female trailblazers, and spend time reconnecting with nature at a female-run village homestay on the fringes of Chitwan National Park, which is helping to conserve wildlife in the area. Connect with Buddhist nuns as you get an inside look at an all-female nunnery challenging patriarchal traditions. Listen, connect and be inspired on this 13-day female-run adventure.

For this or other tours in Nepal, contact us.

07/07/2024

Golden Monkeys - See them in Rwanda or Uganda.

06/27/2024

Slovenia anyone?

A 15-day, 535-mile cycle-and-train itinerary, Slovenia Green Gourmet Route gives visitors on two wheels a fresh perspective on the country's food, history and culture.

06/09/2024

Orangutan orphans are the cutest.

06/06/2024

World Environment Day, this year focusing on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience.

05/27/2024

Last minute deals, ie Baltic Adventure 13 days Vilnius to Helsinki. From $2455 CAD ($1796 US approximately).

Explore the charming and enigmatic Baltic countries, ride a bike around the coastal dunes of Lithuania's Curonian Spit, picnic in beautiful Riga, live like a local on a farm in Estonia, wander the charming streets of Helsinki. Beginning in charming cobblestoned Vilnius and ending in beautiful Helsinki, this trip gets to the very heart of the region. Get an up-close glimpse of Riga’s castles and art district, experience rural life in Estonia, and venture into the fortresses and medieval architecture of Tallinn before crossing to Finland by ferry.

Contact us for more info on this and other last minute deals.

05/17/2024

Sailing in Greece and other locales in Europe - ie Croatia and Montenegro. This one is Santorini to Mykonos, max 8 passengers. Sail for eight days aboard a 16m (52 ft) yacht with time for hiking, snorkelling and relaxing. Explore ancient archaeological sites and taverna-lined harbours, and dine on fresh seafood.

Last minute - ie June 9 departure on this one on sale from $1390 CAD ($1021 US approx.). Other dates for all trips. Contact us for more info.

https://benefactours.com/tour-detail/?tour=sailing-greece---santorini-to-mykonos&id=21167

05/11/2024

Who wants to go to Africa this year? Or next? Everyone! BenefacTours has never been so busy. Safaris, mountain climbing, gorilla trekking, wineries, beaches, and why not? It is a stunning continent and unforgettable.

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05/07/2024

Galapagos multi-sport 10 days from $3439 CAD ($2525 US approximately). This adventure is perfect for those who want to experience the incredible wildlife and scenery of the Galápagos Islands but prefer to sleep on shore. Go ashore at the lesser-visited island of Isabela and spend your days with playful sea lions, giant manta rays, and the Galápagos giant tortoise. This adventure offers a great balance of guided excursions and free time, with optional activities abound.

https://benefactours.com/tour-detail/?tour=gal%C3%A1pagos-multisport&id=24334

04/22/2024

Highlights of the Greek Islands – From $2159 CAD ($1569 US approximately) Athens to Santorini.

8 days island hopping from Athens to the most incredible destinations in the Greek islands, ending in Santorini. Ancient sun-bleached ruins, piercing blue skies, and the balmy Aegean Sea provide the stunning natural backdrop for this trip that’s packed with culture, local music, tasty cuisine, and activities for the mind, body, and soul.

https://benefactours.com/tour-detail/?tour=highlights-of-the-greek-islands&id=25864

04/13/2024

Camino de Santiago - Complete the last 100km of the pilgrim's trail and receive your "compostela", walk through small villages and towns, enjoy hearty and delicious Spanish food, walk into the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.
8 days from $1319 CAD ($960 USD approximately).

https://benefactours.com/tour-detail/?tour=walk-the-camino-de-santiago&id=23295

04/06/2024

Ecuador Local Living Amazon Jungle
7 days. The Amazon Rainforest is so full of life; embrace it for yourself during a week unlike any other. From Quito, you’ll travel to your new home in the jungle and meet the Quichua family who will host you for the next four nights. Discover waterfalls on jungle walks and travel to an animal rescue centre by canoe. You’ll learn about medicinal plants and how to use a blowgun, experience a shaman ceremony, and walk to a jungle waterfall. Most importantly, you’ll befriend people few outsiders have the honour to even meet. From $769 CAD (approximately $566 US).
https://benefactours.com/tour-detail/?tour=local-living-ecuador%E2%80%94amazon-jungle&id=22989

03/29/2024

Have a happy and peaceful Easter from BenefacTours.

03/22/2024

Costa Rica Quest 9 days from $1304 CAD ($966 US approximately). Here you are, suspended in the jungle canopy, locking eyes with a curious monkey. This action-packed tour of Costa Rica’s highlights is perfect for the adventurer with limited time who wants to explore the region’s diversity. Get your adrenaline pumping, follow a trail to the base of a waterfall, explore Manuel Antonio National Park, or relax on a beach. Max 16 passengers.

https://benefactours.com/tour-detail/?tour=costa-rica-quest&id=24212

03/20/2024

The last of the northern white rhinos remembered.

Sudan, the world’s last male northern white rhino, died six years ago today. In his final years, he became a global celebrity and conservation icon, helping raise awareness about the brutality of poaching.

Sudan was the last male northern white rhinoceros on earth — the end of an evolutionary rope that stretched back millions of years.

Although Sudan was the last male, he was not, actually, the last of his kind. He still has two living descendants, both female: Najin, a daughter, and Fatu, a granddaughter. Together, they provide a beacon of hope for the northern whites.

For the past few years, scientists from international consortium have been working to save them. Recently, the team achieved the world first rhino pregnancy through embryo transfer and the next step will be with a northern white embryo.

As we remember Sudan today we are full of hope that his legacy will live on and once again northern white rhinos will roam free across the plains of Africa.

Donate to our Rhino Recovery fundraiser today and help us save the northern white rhino 👉 https://tr.ee/tJyePLjOgS

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03/18/2024

Sheldrick wildlife trust. This is the famous elephant baby orphanage in Nairobi. Sunscreen on baby ears.

Baby elephants are very fragile, inside and out — even their delicate skin is susceptible to sunburn. In the wild, calves stand beneath their mums for shade. We have to improvise for youngest orphans at the Nursery, slathering their ears with sunscreen on particularly bright days.

Once they’re old enough, elephants protect their skin through daily mud baths, which serve as nature’s sunscreen. However, infants don’t have the trunk functionality to coat themselves with mud, so our Keepers happily lend a helping hand!

To date, we have successfully raised more than 300 orphaned elephants. Meet the orphans currently in our care and find out how you can support their journey back to the wild through an adoption:
sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/orphans

03/12/2024

Travel deals - Nepal, Thailand, Japan, Turkey, Spain, Italy.

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03/09/2024

Women rangers protecting wildlife.

03/06/2024

Paris and Normandy Highlights with National Geographic tour. Connect with the rich history and culture of France, journeying from evocative gardens at Giverny to hallowed battlegrounds in Normandy. Marvel at the medieval cities of Bayeux and Rouen, touch World War II uniforms and other D-Day relics, and discover the gravity-defying monastery of Mont-Saint-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Cap off your adventure exploring the sights and sounds of Paris. From $3569 CAD ($2627 US approx.).

https://benefactours.com/tour-detail/?tour=paris-&-normandy-highlights&id=24476

02/29/2024

Nepal - Manaslu Circuit Trek - 17 days, The route takes you through the spectacular Larkya La Pass to historic monasteries and Chorten, reaching 5135 m (16,847 ft). Your rewards are legendary scenery and friendly encounters. Note that a high level of fitness is required for this trek.

Contact us for info on this and other treks in Nepal.

https://benefactours.com/listings/manaslu-circuit-trek/

02/26/2024

Eastern Europe 28 day tour from Berlin to Split. Visit these countries - Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Montenegro, Poland and Serbia. Wow! On sale for $1000 off from $5669 CAD ($4197 US approximately). Max 16 passengers.
This epic cross-European adventure offers an intriguing combination of Central Europe's castles and romantic squares with the Balkans' own historic towns and wondrous landscapes.

https://benefactours.com/tour-detail/?tour=eastern-europe,-croatia-&-the-balkans&id=22610

02/22/2024

An afternoon nap for Baraka!

Fan favourite Baraka lives in a specially designed enclosure near Morani Information Centre on Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Visitors to Ol Pejeta can meet him between 10:30am to 6pm any day of the week and talk to his dedicated keepers. He can also be fed from a feeding platform that borders his enclosure – offering visitors a unique experience and a chance to get up close and personal to an adult black rhino.

Follow the link below to find out more, symbolically adopt Baraka or plan your visit to Ol Pejeta Conservancy

👉 https://linktr.ee/olpejeta_conservancy

Photo: Expedition Rove

02/16/2024

Portrait of reticulated giraffes in Northern Rangelands Trust, Kenya.