Our tours always have a group Leader and sometimes a Host as well. We believe in empowering and employing people in the communities we visit, so we work hard to find locally-based Group Leaders. Western guides may not speak the language or fully understand the culture. Some new tours and cruises will also have a Host who bridges the social gap. Ultimately our goal is to have one or more exceptional gay, lesbian or LGBTQ+ welcoming Group Leaders in a destination. Read more about the men and women who’ve become part of the Pink Rhino travel family.

While almost all of our female travellers are either lesbian or bisexual, and the majority of our male travellers are gay, we welcome all genders regardless of orientation. Friends and family are always welcome.

We strongly believe in providing the best possible value for money, regardless of the level of luxury. Domestic and regional group airline bookings often have the harshest and most restrictive booking conditions, and fares often fluctuate, meaning we would have to build in large buffers to include flights. By having you book your own domestic or regional flights, you’ll pay the best possible price for flights, and you’ll have the option to choose whichever fare you wish, whether that means a refundable ticket, or business class. Once your tour has met the minimum required travellers and is confirmed to depart, we’ll tell you exactly which flights to book and where to book them, and the rest is up to you. This allows you to choose the most affordable, flexible, or luxurious ticket.

Don’t let our name fool you. An adventure can be culinary. Or spiritual. Or adrenaline-inducing. If you’re worried about how to fit you should be for a tour, reference the ‘Physical Rating’ and ‘Activities’ listed under the tour’s ‘Quick Facts’ or read about them below.

We use a range of accommodations depending on the locale and theme of your tour. From luxury glamping in the Sahara to a private yacht in Croatia, from a homestay in Hawaii to a 5-star boutique in Cambodia, we assure you all properties are hand-selected, LGBTQ-welcoming and locally owned where possible. Be sure to reference ‘Accommodations’ in the ‘Quick Facts’ section of a tour to see the accommodation style used.

On land tours you can expect 7-10 people, but no more than 12 and no less than 5, plus your Group Leader and/or Host. 

We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express credit cards, as well as personal checks. If paying by check, it is important to ensure it arrives a minimum of 3 weeks prior to your date of final payment so the funds can clear our bank account in time.

We also accept payments in US Dollars (USD) and pay with credit card, the deposit. Before final payment is collected, we will convert the full booking value once again, and adjust your booking accordingly to rates.

Once you have made your final payment, you will no longer be subject to currency fluctuation.  Financing available. Message us for more details.  

The short answer is no; however, if you provide cancellation notice in writing before your date of final payment, there will be fewer fees, if any. We understand things can happen, so we recommend purchasing trip cancellation insurance. Before booking any of our tours, please familiarize yourself with our Bookings and Conditions and the payment and cancellation terms for your trip in the “DATES & PRICES” section of the tour page.