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Gunyah offers authentic and memorable short breaks around the world, operated by local experts in each destination.
A Gunyah Short Break is for people who want real experiences when they travel!
Gunyah Short Breaks combine the mind-blowing spontaneity of independent travel, with the convenience of a package holiday or vacation.
You can book one short break to complement your independent travels, or tailor a longer trip by combining a few different short breaks according to your specific interest across each destination.
Every Gunyah Short Break puts forward a hands-on experience - whether eating the local specialties, trekking through the jungle, dancing with local people, or climbing ambitious peaks.
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Get acquainted with our cultural side! Our cultural holidays and cultural tours are for people that have a passion for music, dance, art or sports, educating travellers about the cultural heritage of a destination through one of these aspects. Get up close and personal with the local people on one of our locally handcrafted cultural experiences!
You can find a wide-range of Gunyah cultural heritage holidays all over the world, that get under the skin of a destination and unfold the unique traditions of the culture- providing authentic travel experiences and great stories to take back home.
Learn about the local artistic or sportive customs, whether at music festival or local football match, during African dance lessons, or on an art tour or architecture tour. Discover the unique traditions of a destination and immerse yourself in local culture, sharing your passion with locals!
USD 1,582
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Greece
5 Days / 4 Nights
Follow the countless footpaths of Cretan history, many of which are engraved since ancient times. Discover the best of Crete's historic scenery which is connected to old stories and myths, with Minoic settlements, Venetian fortresses, Byzantine temples.... Theseus fighting the Minotaur at Knossos Palace, Ariadne and her ball of string, the architect Daedalus and Icarus - visit the source of the Minoan Story.
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USD 921
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Ecuador
3 Days / 2 Nights
Ecuador has witnessed centuries of civilization, and amassed a palpably rich cultural heritage in its traditions, archaeology and art. When visiting our country, you will be introduced to a diverse range of peoples representing varied cultures, many of which still use their native pre-Columbian language.
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USD 1,803
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Costa Rica
8 Days / 7 Nights
Discover the city of Cartago, one of Costa Rica’s newest destinations. The first capital of Costa Rica, Cartago is rich in culture and history with several incredible national parks in the surrounding area. This Costa Rica tour package also takes travellers to the Caribbean coast, with stunning beaches, pristine national parks and diverse wildlife. South Caribbean is one of the most multicultural places in Costa Rica, with unique local food and traditions unlike anywhere else on earth!
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USD 331
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Guatemala
3 Days / 2 Nights
Lose yourself on an exciting adventure in the best-preserved colonial city in Central America, Antigua, one of the top 5 destinations of Latin America. Learn about its colonial past, experience it stunning environment and enjoy a unique experience visiting independent coffee farmers.
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USD 1,133
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Morocco
4 Days / 3 Nights
This is your opportunity to discover the life of the nomadic Touaregs on an exciting journey through the Sahara. Stay with locals and learn how to use Berber drums, how to cook traditional tagine and sleep under the infinite starry skies of the desert. A once in a lifetime experience!
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USD 1,188
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Armenia
10 Days / 10 Nights
Come on this challenging hike in Armenia with incredible rewards. Trek along forested trails and explore the region’s beautiful, rugged beauty and ancient architectural wonders. From the most remote villages, explore local tradition, and explore the bustling capital city of Yerevan. From the deepest gorge to the tallest mountain peak (Mount Aragats, at 4090 meters), experience the breathtaking beauty and ancient tradition of Armenia.
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USD 563
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Ukraine
5 Days / 4 Nights
Imagine Christmas without Santa Claus, Christmas trees or red-nose reindeer and picture instead caroling strolls along the snowy streets of Lviv, ancient rituals of Christmas Supper, colorful performances of verteps – local plays. Enjoy a non-commercialized spirit of Christmas and join a local family in local-only, sacred and centuries-old traditional celebration.
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USD 1,707
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Mexico
6 Days / 5 Nights
On this short sojourn through the majestic Copper Canyon in northern Mexico, you'll find yourself immersed into a culture and a land that is still considered rural and mostly untamed. Experience riding the Chepe Train, travel to the bottom of the Copper Canyon, see the enigmatic Raramuri Indians along the way and visit a lush forest waterfall along with a several centuries old mission and many fantastic canyon overlooks.
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USD 3,714
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Mali
9 Days / 8 Nights
The West African country of Mali, set deep in the Sahara Desert with the Senegalese and Niger rivers to its southern border, offers countless cultural sites, attractions and traditions for the locally inspired traveler. Experience traditional cultures through this nine-day adventure: Learn the ancient art of textile weaving and dyeing from traditional weavers, journey to the historical cities of Segou, Mopti and Djenné, spend the night under the stars among the Dogon people of Bandiagara, and in the ancient city of Djenné, see renowned mud architecture and create your own bogolan, or mud cloth.
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USD 2,295
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Malawi
9 Days / 8 Nights
This Malawi tour package will push you to your limits on Mount Mulanje, introduce you to the wonderful children of a Rural Orphan Care Centre, take you into one of the United Nations Millenium Villages, offer outstanding hikes onto Zomba Plateau and finish with a splash on the shores of Lake Malawi. Your ultimate Malawi Package, we just love it!
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