Tours and cruises

HAWAII

Cruising to the islands

Holland America Line’s “14 Day Circle Hawaii” takes an unconventional trip across the Pacific. The ship makes port calls at four Hawaiian islands and in Mexico, before returning to San Diego.

Itinerary: San Diego to Hilo (Hawaii), Honolulu (Oahu), Nawiliwili (Kauai), Lahaina (Maui), Ensenada and back to San Diego

Dates: Departures Oct. 24, Nov. 7 and 21, Dec. 5

Price: Starting at $1,499, double occupancy (single rate from $2,249), including 14 nights’ lodging and all onboard meals. The price does not include airfare, taxes (about $80), a conditional fuel supplement, transfers (available for $34 round trip), optional excursions, alcohol and soda.

Info: Holland America Line, Seattle; (877) 932-4259, https://www.hollandamerica.com

ICELAND

Quick getaway

Travelers pressed for time and money may appreciate Icelandair’s quick “Golden Circle Getaway.” The three-day sojourn provides for a flexible first day in Reykjavik, plus a Golden Circle tour the second day that covers several natural wonders. The trip’s duration can be extended up to a week for a nightly fee.

Itinerary: Reykjavik to Nesjavellir, Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall, the hot springs of Geysir and Strokkur and back to Reykjavik.

Dates: Multiple departures between Nov. 2 and Dec. 14

Price: From $499, double occupancy (single supplement ranges from $50 to $110), including airfare from Boston, New York or Seattle with fuel surcharges, a booking fee, two nights of four-star lodging, all breakfasts and a guided sightseeing tour. The price excludes transfers, taxes and certain charges, including Sept. 11 fees.

Info: Icelandair, Quincy, Mass.; (800) 223-5500, https://www.icelandair.us

COSTA RICA

Abundant variety

Cover many of the Caribbean nation’s top attractions in a week with Friendly Planet Travel’s “Captivating Costa Rica” tour. You’ll explore the capital, San José, spend two days at the foot of one of the world’s most active volcanoes at Arenal Volcano National Park and two more experiencing the diversity of animals and plants in the Monteverde reserve.

Itinerary: Miami to San José, Arenal, Monteverde, San José and back to Miami

Dates: Multiple departures between Nov. 26 and March 25

Price: Starting at $949, double occupancy (single supplement $399), including round-trip airfare from Miami (departures from other U.S. locations available at greater cost), fuel surcharges, transfers, transit between locations, six nights in upscale hotels and breakfast daily. The price does not include most meals, optional tours, tips, about $80 in miscellaneous fees and a $26 departure tax.

Info: Friendly Planet Travel, Jenkintown, Pa.; (800) 555-5765, https://www.friendlyplanet.com

BRAZIL

Treetop adventure

Explore the world’s greatest river system and the world’s largest rain forest during Tropical Tree Climbing’s “Amazon Tree Climbing Expedition.” The trip’s climax takes place in the Amazon canopy, with experts providing gear and guidance to help get you to the treetops. Still, the journey offers much more: cruising the Amazon and Negro rivers, exploring the islands within those waterways, swimming, bird-watching and a visit to an ecological park.

Itinerary: Manaus to the Amazon River, the Rio Negro, the Ariau River, Anavilhanas Archipelago, Lago Janauari Ecological Park and back to Manaus.

Dates: Jan. 16 to 22

Price: From $2,000, including seven nights’ accommodations (a single bed on a houseboat), transfers, meals and snacks, guides, equipment, personal insurance and two nights in Manaus. The rate does not include airfare, travel insurance or tips.

Info: Tropical Tree Climbing, Presidente Figueiredo, Brazil; (55) 92 9105-6115, https://www.tropicaltreeclimbing.com

INDIA

‘Slow Love’ Tour

Elevate Destinations’ “Slow Love Life Journey to India” pairs Dominique Browning, author of “Slow Love: How I Lost My Job, Put on My Pajamas & Found Happiness,” and 14 days packed with lessons about crafts and textiles, visits to museums and temples, bird-watching, a private elephant safari and authentic lodgings.

Itinerary: Delhi to Jaipur, Nimaj, Rohetgarh, Shahpura Bagh, Udaipur and back to Delhi.

Dates: Feb. 1-14

Price: Starting at $8,500, double occupancy (single supplement $1,500), including transfers, motorcoach transportation, guides, 13 nights’ lodging (ranges from resort to tent), entrance fees, elephant safari, some meals and a donation to children’s causes in India and Nepal. The price excludes international airfare, tips, some meals and the entry visa.

Info: Elevate Destinations, Cambridge, Mass.; (617) 661-0203, https://www.elevatedestinations.com

— Avital Binshtock

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