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10.01.2013 11:45

What you don't know about South America

In 2012 Penguin Travel arranged its first tour to the less visited countries in South America - Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana, combined with classical destinations like Barbados and Tobago. This unusual trip revealed to the tourists an unknown side of this mighty continent.


19.12.2012 11:34

New self-guided tours

Penguin Travel is a leading specialist in providing self-guided walking holidays and now we can offer you even more - trekking in Umbria (Italy), Island of Crete (Greece), Tatra Mountains (Poland). But don't miss our other walking holidays in Spain, Italy, France, Bulgaria, Morocco, Turkey etc.


29.11.2012 10:25

Algeria - new destination in 2013

As usual we are planning trips to new and exciting destinations in 2013. One of them is a group roundtrip in Algeria in March 2013.


25.09.2012 17:06

Carstensz Pyramid – conquer one of the 7!

Let us present to you our new trip – expedition to Mount Carstensz Pyramid, Indonesia, in May 2013 – a challenge only for the keen, genuine and well-experienced mountaineers. This is a guaranteed departure date expedition, so don’t miss the chance to conquer one of the Seven Summits.


11.09.2012 17:54

New self-guided tours in France

Don’t miss our new self-guided walking tours in France: Loire Valley – UNESCO castles to castles and Burgundy: walk amongst “Grand Crus”, where you will have the chance to experience beautiful nature, remarkable buildings, great food and prestigious wines.  


07.02.2012 12:29

Wonders of Indochina

Participans in the just finished tour brought home hot emotions and colourful impressions which we hope will make them feel warmer and cosier during the snowy, cold winter. We are glad to announce that this first tour of Penguin Travel to Myanmar and Laos was extremely successful. Smooth organisation, comfortable hotels, classy service and last, but not least, meeting with the breath-taking...


23.10.2011 10:03

New program for Roundtrip Bulgaria!

In 2012 we travel in even smaller groups in order to get even closer to the local people and visit even more historical sites, natural phenomena and cultural treasures. Prices from EUR490 and guaranteed departures. Welcome!


19.05.2011 16:32

A fantastic and successful trip to Southeast Asia

Neither the Icelandic volcano nor the civil unrest in Thailand could hamper our exciting tour to Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. The volcano showed its mercy in good time, so our group managed to get home, and the demonstrations in Bangkok did not affect in any way the trip and the time spent in exploring this cosmopolitan city. The undisputable highlight of the tour was the visit to the famous...


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14.02.2025 11:50

Everything you need to know about travelling to Cameroon and Central African Republic: Essential travel information (Q&A with our tour leader)

We just got back from an unforgettable journey through Cameroon and the Central African Republic, and we’re still buzzing from the experience. It was an adventure in the truest sense - bouncing along remote dirt roads in sturdy 4x4s, deep in the Central African rainforest, where every turn reveals something incredible—lush green landscapes, curious children running out to greet us,...


12.02.2025 07:47

Into the Heart of Africa: A Journey Through the Central African Republic

Some places pull you in with their beauty, others with their mystery. The Central African Republic (CAR) does both. It’s not a country you stumble into—it’s a place you choose, a place that challenges and rewards in equal measure. Our journey took us through its bustling capital, deep into the jungle, across colonial relics, and to breathtaking waterfalls, but more than...


24.01.2025 06:56

Îles du Salut, French Guiana: Paradise with a Past (What You Need to Know About Visitng the Islands)

Just off the coast of French Guiana, the Îles du Salut (Salvation Islands) shimmer like emerald jewels in the Atlantic, enticing travelers with their beauty and enigmatic past. The name might suggest refuge, but for most who came here, salvation was the furthest thing from reality. The islands were so named because they offered a safe haven from the deadly diseases that ravaged French Guiana's...


22.01.2025 08:09

Kaieteur Falls: Exploring Guyana’s Majestic Wonder (Facts, Legends and Practical Information for Visiting the Falls)

Nestled deep in the pristine rainforest of Guyana, Kaieteur Falls is one of the most breathtaking natural wonders in the world. Cascading 741 feet (226 meters) from the Potaro River into a gorge below, it’s not only one of the tallest single-drop waterfalls globally but also one of the most mesmerizing. Whether you're drawn by its sheer scale, lush surroundings, or the sense of untouched...