The Galapagos
Galapagos Travel Guides
Written by the specialists who plan our trips to the Galapagos: where to go, when, and what is worth knowing before you book.
All Galapagos Travel Guides
Most LGBTQ+ Friendly Countries in Asia: Thailand, Taiwan, Japan & More
Gay travel in Asia is a story of contrasts. Thailand now has marriage equality and one of the region’s most visible LGBTQ+ travel scenes. Taiwan became the first place in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage in 2019. Yet in Japan, where Tokyo has one of the world’s largest concentrations of gay bars, same-sex couples still cannot marry nationally.
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Gay Beach Weddings
Here's our guide to the best gay beach wedding destinations. Combining sun, sea and sand with your nuptials is always a good idea. The only question is where are the best beach wedding destinations? It takes more than a decent beach to have a successful wedding ceremony. You need the infrastructure in place to make it work and the right accommodation options.
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My Journey To Machu Picchu
Getting to Machu Picchu: A Step-By-Step Guide Machu Picchu has been at the top of my bucket list for as long as I can remember. I have always been fascinated by the Incan Civilisation, and Machu Picchu is the jewel in the crown. We’ve all seen a million pictures – the dramatic mountain backdrop, the perfectly formed citadel, the eerie clouds. Everything about it seemed so magical and mysterious.
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The Ten Best Gay Group Trips for 2027 & 2028
For some, the prospect of travelling solo can seem a bit daunting. Joining a luxury gay group tour can be the ideal solution. We offer many hugely popular gay group getaways to a diverse array of destinations. All you need to do is show up and enjoy the ride: the itineraries for our LGBTQ group travel have been meticulously organised by destination experts who excel in creating memorable experiences for gay group travel.
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Ecuador Mountains and Railway Explorer
Tailor-made HolidayFew train rides anywhere in the world climb a volcano, cross the equator, and end on the Pacific in a single week, and Ecuador's Tren Crucero does exactly that in eight days. Beginning in Quito, the first city named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, your journey on the Tren Crucero will take you through the Andes Mountains, through sites of Incan history, and to marketplaces with local merchants, handmade textiles, and Ecuadorian cuisine.
8 days tailor-made from £3,500 per person View trip
Gay Group Trip: Luxury Galapagos Cruise
Immerse yourself in the cradle of evolutionary understanding. Group TripExperience an extraordinary luxury voyage in the Galapagos Islands and get closer to the natural world than you ever have before. On this ultra-luxury gay group trip, you'll gain a radically different understanding of our planet, returning home with a newfound perspective and a trove of priceless memories.
9 days group departure from £8,840 per person View trip
Gay Group Trip: 8 Days in Ecuador & the Galapagos
Group TripEnjoy eight days in Ecuador's highlands and the Galápagos archipelago, designed for LGBTQ+ travellers who want the real thing. Start in Quito at 9,350 feet where the colonial centre sprawls beneath Cotopaxi volcano. You'll stand at the Equator, explore centuries-old Spanish architecture, then fly out to a private yacht that carries just 16 passengers through some of the world's most remote islands. This isn't a floating resort or a crowded tour boat.
8 days group departure from £3,770 per person View tripWe know where you will be welcome, and where to take more care.
Frequently asked questions
Travelling with Out Of Office
What does Out Of Office do?
Out Of Office is a luxury LGBTQ+ travel company specialising in tailor-made holidays and extraordinary journeys around the world. We create bespoke luxury holidays, LGBTQ+ honeymoons, safaris, cruises, beach escapes, private tours and group trips, with every itinerary designed around you. Our travel specialists combine global expertise, first-hand destination knowledge and trusted local partners to create seamless, highly personalised experiences.
Is Out Of Office a gay travel agency?
Out Of Office is an LGBTQ+ owned and run luxury travel specialist, with particular expertise in gay and LGBTQ+ travel. We understand the additional considerations that can come with travelling as an LGBTQ+ person or couple, from local laws and customs to finding genuinely welcoming hotels and experiences.
We welcome every traveller, including friends, families and allies. Many of our clients are not members of the LGBTQ+ community, but choose Out Of Office for our luxury travel expertise, personalised service and discretion.
Do you create tailor-made LGBTQ+ holidays?
Yes. Every tailor-made trip with Out Of Office is designed from scratch around your interests, travel style, budget and the way you want to experience a destination. We can arrange luxury hotels, private transfers, flights, guides, excursions, cruises and special experiences as part of one personalised itinerary. The journeys shown on our website are there to inspire you rather than restrict you; only clearly identified group departures operate as fixed itineraries.
How do you choose LGBTQ+ friendly hotels and destinations?
We combine first-hand destination knowledge with trusted local expertise to recommend luxury hotels, resorts and experiences where LGBTQ+ travellers can feel informed and welcome. We also consider the laws, customs and attitudes of each destination, because LGBTQ+ rights and experiences differ around the world. Our team regularly visit many of the properties we work with and where a destination requires greater awareness, we give you clear and considered advice so that you can make an informed decision about where and how you travel.
We plant trees for every booking
For every booking made with Out Of Office we commit to planting trees in your name to help reduce the impact of travel on future generations. You'll even get a link to see where your trees are planted in the world via our partner Ecologi.
We donate to Rainbow Railroad with every booking
Rainbow Railroad helps LGBTQ+ people escape state-sponsored violence and persecution. A donation goes with every trip we sell, funded by us and never added to your price.
Start Planning Your Trip
Tell us where you would love to go, when you are thinking of travelling and what kind of trip you have in mind. One of our LGBTQ+ travel specialists will create a tailor-made itinerary designed around your destination, style and preferences.
One named specialist, first enquiry to homecoming. No call centre, and nothing is charged until you decide to book.