Toto Tours - International Tours for the LGBT Community

08/07/2024

Please click the link and read my latest newsletter for Toto Tours in which I announce my plans to retire at the end of 2025. A big decision, for sure, and one partially influenced by the current theme of our national discourse -- having the humility to recognize when the time is right to make a graceful exit.
https://mailchi.mp/tototours/mid-summer-news-from-toto-tours

02/06/2024

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH !
From Toto Tourists at Iguassu Falls in Brazil

28/05/2024

A lovely contemplation by Tim Gardner, who participated in our very first tour to Bhutan in 2008. I hope you will take a few minutes to read it.

Dan Gregory Contemplating Democracy After Oregon’s Primary Election Day, May 21, 2024 by Dan Ware May 28, 2024May 28, 2024 — By Tim Gardner Tim Gardner at home in Eugene, Oregon, May 2024 Here in Oregon nearly everyone votes by mail. We’ve been doing so for a couple of decades. Nope, it’s ne...

27/05/2024

Jesus wept -- but the rainy weather at the Christ the Redeemer Statue in Rio didn't keep our guys from having a blast -- especially later in the day as they plunged into a Carnivale Experience. Toto Tours "Brazil Pride" Tour May 26, 2025.

23/05/2024

Many of the grand monuments in Rajasthan are made of sandstone, which makes sense in a desert environment. Just as your eyes adjust to the subtle hues there comes a flash of brilliant white marble or colorful human adornment to dazzle you. Don't miss our "Incredible India" tour of glorious Rajasthan, February 3 - 17, 2025.
https://tototours.com/2025/Rajasthan.php

21/05/2024

Well, I would certainly prefer to be quoted in a much more positive and uplifting story, but here I am -- plastered on the front page of the Chicago Sun Times today!

The U.S. State Department issued a "worldwide caution" alert last week, saying it had learned of an "increased potential for foreign terrorist organization-inspired violence against LGBTQI+ persons and events."

20/05/2024

There is one edifice in this world that, no matter how many times you see it, never fails to astonish and delight -- the Taj Mahal in Agra. The intricate inlay work, the embossed marble, the play of light and shadow, the symmetrical patterns and angles -- it is important to stop clicking and just take it all in. Join us in visiting this World Wonder during our "Incredible India" tour February 3 - 17, 2025.
https://tototours.com/2025/Rajasthan.php

16/05/2024

The precision drills of the Border Security Force during the camel tattoo are astounding. Who knew that camels could be trained to do pinwheels, thread-the-needle maneuvers, play polo and even dance? Don't miss this incredible display at the Jaisalmer Desert Festival during our "Incredible India" tour, February 3 - 17, 2025.
https://tototours.com/2025/Rajasthan.php

15/05/2024

The colorful ornamentation of both humans and animals at the Jaisalmer Desert Festival will amaze you. Join our Incredible India tour, February 3 - 17, 2025.
https://tototours.com/2025/Rajasthan.php

14/05/2024

The Hijra (Transgender) Community is well represented at the Desert Festival in Jaisalmer. Join us in Incredible India, February 3 - 17, 2025.
https://tototours.com/2025/Rajasthan.php

13/05/2024

Prepare to be dazzled by the vibrant colors on display at the Jaisalmer Desert Festival, February 3 - 17, 2025.
https://tototours.com/2025/Rajasthan.php

08/05/2024

Explore the charms of the beautiful Oise Valley from Paris aboard our hotel barge Raymonde this September. One cabin is still available. Extend for three exciting nights in Paris, the romantic City of Lights.
https://tototours.com/2024/French_Toast.php

01/05/2024

The same applies to Tour Operators. 😊

01/05/2024

Journey with us to another world November 11-24 on our "Thunder Dragon" Bhutan Adventure. Stunning, mesmerizing, enchanting, dazzling -- there are just not enough superlatives to convey how this experience will affect you.
https://tototours.com/2024/Bhutan_Adventure.php

29/04/2024

Have a look at your luxury tented suite in Kruger National Park. This is where you will stay for three nights on our South Africa Expedition, April 2025, watching elephants from your front deck!
https://tototours.com/2025/south_africa.php

24/04/2024

"Who invited you into my territory? Oh, Toto Tours? Well, come on then!" This Cape Buffalo will grin and bare it (his teeth, that is) as we hang out in his backyard during our South Africa tour next April. Have a look at the newsletter we just sent out announcing the tour:

https://mailchi.mp/tototours/news-from-toto-tours-april-2024

23/04/2024

Our new South Africa tour is now open for bookings and available on our website. Experience the very best of this beautiful destination: urban vibes at Cape Town, spectacular views from the top of Table Mountain, sumptuous wine tastings in the Winelands, marine life on the Cape, incredible wildlife at Kruger National Park, historical perspectives in Johannesburg, plus a dazzling extension to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. One year from now! You won't want to miss it!
https://tototours.com/2025/south_africa.php

12/04/2024

A tour of the stunning Chateau de Chantilly is a highlight of our "French Toast" luxury hotel barge cruise out of Paris, September 17-24, 2024. Just one cabin available. Book now!
https://tototours.com/2024/French_Toast.php

10/04/2024

Downtown for one of my favorite activities — an afternoon and evening meeting with tour operators from around the world to discuss new tour ideas!

07/04/2024

You won't believe your eyes as you watch the precision camel tattoo during the Jaisalmer Desert Festival next February. Join us for an unforgettable adventure in Rajasthan, India!
https://tototours.com/2025/Rajasthan.php

05/04/2024

Time to get ready for our upcoming Bhutan tour in November!

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/himalayan-hidden-gem-10-things-travelers-should-know-before-visiting-bhutan/

04/04/2024

Join us in the City of Lights for the start of our "French Toast" luxury hotel barge cruise from Paris, September 17-24, 2024. Extend for three nights after the cruise to experience the delights of this iconic city, including dinner on the first level of the Eifel Tower! Only one cabin remaining!
https://tototours.com/2024/French_Toast.php

23/03/2024

Our "Thunder Dragon" tour of Bhutan, November 11-24, 2024, is now a guaranteed departure. You don't want to miss this incredible adventure in one of the most spectacularly beautiful places on earth. Book now!
https://tototours.com/2024/Bhutan_Adventure.php

22/03/2024

MARCH SANITY SALE ENDS SOON! New participants qualify for $300 off both our Brazil Pride Tour starting May 25, and our French Toast Tour starting September 17. Sale ends March 30, so act quickly!

20/03/2024

Our final group experience in Luang Prabang, Laos -- participating in the daily morning alms-giving ceremony.

19/03/2024

Visit to a gorgeous series of waterfalls in Laos.

18/03/2024

Cruising on the Mekong River near Luang Prabang in Laos

17/03/2024

Getting first-hand experience with rice farming in Laos.

16/03/2024

We're off to stunning Luang Prabang in Laos!

15/03/2024

A few more amazing images at the Temples of Angkor in Siem Reap, Cambodia