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You Could Win a Trip to Dubai from Friendly Planet's Sweepstakes

Dubai is an exotic destination that has really tried to be a wonderland for tourists. And if you enter Friendly Planet Travel's Be Dazzled by Dubai Sweepstakes and you could win a free trip to experience Dubai yourself. Read more

Saving Money on a Trip to Asia

The 10-day Taste of China Tour offered by Friendly Planet Travel, costs $1,649... Read more

Friendly Planet’s Tokyo Express tour as one of the ‘Five Deals'

Spend five nights at Keio Plaza Hotel, in the Shinjuku neighborhood within walking distance to shopping, restaurants, and tourist attractions with this package from Friendly Planet Travel Read more

Today I’d Go To…Costa Rica

Travelers can experience the best of Costa Rica with two tours from Friendly Planet, a 7-day Captivating Costa Rica tour for just $1,179 and a 9-day Costa Rica Pura Vida tour for $1,379. Read more

I was an American tourist in a Communist country. To preempt your interrogation: No, I didn’t sneak in through Canada or Cancun. Nor did I have to pose as a soprano to join a touring choral group or stock up on socks to distribute on a humanitarian mission. All I had to do was sign up for a tour with Friendly Planet… The Friendly Planet itinerary, packed with homegrown and institutionalized goodies, kept us busy from breakfast till dinner… Read more

Just about everything you need to know is out on the web before you make a decision. I believe I called the Friendly Planet office only once with only one question during the entire booking process. I really appreciate all of the full disclosure of just about everything on the web site. It helped me make my decision to do the safari with Friendly Planet as opposed to Vantage or other companies.

— John Schwab

We have been on many trips using a number of different companies, but we have never experienced the perfection of travel [we saw] on this Friendly Planet tour. I can begin [with] Turkish Airlines: friendly, new spacious planes and great food.

— Norm Ivers, Oakland, New Jersey

Though I could never expect perfection in any experience, I can say that for the price, the Taj Mahal Express was an excellent value. The experience in "Incredible India" exceeded my expectations in every way. I've been around the world a bit and this has been my favorite trip so far. I can't wait to book my next Friendly Planet trip.

— Kimberly Trent

Just returned from this wonderful trip. The accomodations were A+, our guide, Ekachai, a delight, the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, a feast for the senses. The Phuket extension was a welcome few days of relaxation, before returning to the snow in Winnipeg. Much impressed by your organization and will be planning another adventure with you soon. Many thanks for a memorable holiday.

— Elaine Repchinsky, Winnipeg, Canada

Simply put, Friendly Planet delivers. Everything promised on the tour was delivered. The tour ran smoothly. I appreciate going to local restaurants rather than just eating in the hotel. The quality of the restaurants were excellent.

— Robert Grove