Gay Tours and Travel

I took my first and certainly not the last Detours trip. It was to Portugal and Morocco, in October. My tour Guides Ollie and Shane were awesome. They helped with any questions and looked into any additional activities that you might want to do. I specifically asked about a balloon ride in Morocco that was one of my highlights. The accommodations were all great. This trip exceeded all my expectations. I have always been a solo traveler and it was nice to share this with fellow travelers. I found I did activities I most likely would have not done on my own. Taking a Tajine cooking class, gone on a camel ride, private dinner for the group at someone's home. This gave me the opportunity to explore and understand the culture and perspective of life that I would have missed otherwise. There were many planned activities but also plenty of down time, to do your own thing. I look forward to many more Detours adventures.

As we wrap up our trip to Egypt, I thank Detours for a second amazing trip, having gone to South Africa last year. Once again, the tour was well-organized from beginning to end. Maurice was fully available in the months leading up to the trip. Once on the ground, Darren was my tour leader for a second year in a row. He is an enthusiastic, organized, kind and true leader. He created a fun and friendly atmosphere while also providing daily guidance and updates on when and where to eat, what to bring, what to wear and great tips based on previous trips. He is always willing to help or trouble-shoot on any questions. He really looks out for his guests. Hend was our local Egyptian content expert and educator and provided tremendous insights on all our sites and Egyptian history. She is a lovely person who was also instrumental in helping the group seamlessly navigate every city we visited, providing best recommendations on where and what to eat, how much to tip, and much more. She is open to sharing what life is like in Egypt and providing insights on topics including Islam.
We kept thinking: I would not have wanted to wing this trip on my own. We felt extremely welcome and safe on this trip. The actual experiences and sites are breath-taking. Loved everything about this trip. I would go as far as to say that it was the best trip of my entire life.

I completed my first Detours trip to South Africa and I'm still in amazement of the experience. South Africa is amazing and so is Detours. Anytime we had a question, Miles or his team was quick to answer and assist in anyway they could. Our trip leader Darren was a complete joy who took the time getting to know each of us and helping us bond. This is the first time I've connected with my tour group and want to stay in touch with them. Several of us are planning future trips together. If you want an amazing experience and do something more than just seeing the sights, do a Detours tour. I'm so excited I took the chance and now part of the Detours family. Detours builds community on their trips so it feels like a bunch of friends decided to go on holiday together.

This was our first experience using a company to plan our vacation and Detours has completely exceeded our expectations. I gave them 5 stars because there is no option for 6 or 7 stars. Our group leader Ollie and our tour guide Hend were superb! Hend not only took charge at all the ticket counters facilitating our entry into all the historical sites she provided a wealth of knowledge at each site giving detail explanations regarding the historical information of each site. Ollie kept our vacation rolling smoothly ensuring everyone knew exactly where we were supposed to be and at what time we needed to meet. He kept everything light and fun but was still able to keep 12 gay men on track which can be harder to do than herding cats but he did it and made it fun.

There was one afternoon where we had lunch at a local families house. At first I was concerned about how comfortable I would be going into someone's home but our host Mia and her family not only provided us with a banquet of absolutely delicious local food, all made by her, but gave us all an insight into the life of an Egyptian family. I send Mia 5 stars as well. There were so many memorable moments on this trip they would be impossible to list. Thank you Ollie, Hend and Detours for making this trip so wonderful and memorable.

I rarely write reviews but I simply had to write one for Detours after returning from their Italy trip. Honestly, the way I found Detours is that I searched for “Gay tour Italy”. And while there were a number of tour groups offering trips to Italy, Detours had a trip that was closest to the dates I wanted to travel. So I booked the trip and hoped for the best! But I didn’t need to worry, and you won’t need to worry either if you book with them. My trip leaders ended up being Miles & Ollie and they were both knowledgeable, professional, helpful, friendly, entertaining, and adorable. They thought of every detail and even included some surprises along the way. I met some great people and made memories that will last a lifetime. I was genuinely sad when it was over. This trip actually meant a lot to me and thanks to Detours, it was everything I had hoped for and more. I can’t imagine booking with anyone else in the future. Now I just need to decide where to go next!

As I’m sitting in my he Madrid terminal heading back home after my third and equally fabulous trip to Spain. Clay was our trip leader and he is GREAT. He made sure we were all taken care of for any of our needs. He is extremely knowledgeable about Spain and each location had something to experience. We even went to a working olive farm, José, the owner of the farm toured us through the farm. We ended at his home where we met his family who served us a delicious meal. If you’ve never done a Detours trip you’re missing out on a trip of a lifetime. So far I’ve toured Israel, Jordan, Egypt and Spain. While Clay is an amazing leader, the other leaders are equally amazing. Miles, the owner, is easy going and super nice. Book a trip without hesitation and you too will be a return traveler.

As a solo traveller I was a little worried about going on a group trip.  I saw all the other positive reviews and booked.
Well there is a reason why the reviews are all 5 stars, I had the most amazing trip to Greece. I felt so relaxed right from the start after meeting all the other guys and our tour guide Oliver.
The next 12 days was like having a holiday with all your friends and as a group we got to see and do so many fabulous things together. Oliver was our guide and how lucky were we to have him.
He just did everything for us from booking taxis, restaurants, tours and putting information into our group chat so we always new exactly what was happening. He would even put a link in there to find our way back to our hotel after a couple to many drinks which was needed a few times.
Detours is 5 star from the moment you make contact with them and continue even after your tour is finished.
I just recommend them so much if you are looking to have that trip of a lifetime that you will never forget. I can’t wait for my next adventure with them.

I can't say enough good things about Detours Travel! Every aspect from the pre-trip communications through to the last group dinner was first rate. Our trip leader, Brandon, was outstanding! Very personable, knowledgeable, and highly organized. I especially like that Detours limits the group size to 16. So you get to know and bond easily with a group of like-minded travelers. We have already booked our next Detours adventure and can't wait to join them again!

Tim and I had an amazing time on our Detours trip to Costa Rica. This was our first time on an all-male trip, so we did not know what to expect. We have already registered for our second trip with Detours, so you know where this review is going. Everything leading up to the trip was handled with professionalism and ease by Detours. That same vibe continued once the trip started. Brandon, our trip leader, was high-energy, fun, kind, inclusive, organized, connected, and on top of his game. He did not miss a beat, all details were attended to, and he made the trip enjoyable for all. Clay was equally kind and fun, and we look forward to one of his guided trips in the future. Costa Rica is a beautiful country. We loved the variety of our locations (the beach, the mountains, the hot springs / Volcano). A little bit of everything was perfect. We participated in so many unforgettable activities (ziplining, Tarzan swing, ATV, white-water rafting, canyoneering, sunset cruises, beaches, waterfalls, pool parties, park tours, . . . ) that filled our days and brought us even closer to the group of guys we traveled with. The beauty is you get to choose your own adventure. Do it all, or do nothing, no pressure. If that is not enough, you get to experience it all with a diverse group of men from across the globe. The friendships and connections we made were easy even for introverts and heightened our positive experiences. We hope to continue these friendships in our future travels. If you are on the fence, get off. A Detours experience is worth it. Enjoy your trip!