pentecost travel and tour

Budapest, Hungary

Prague, Czech Republic

Paris, France

Salzburg, Austria

Granada, Spain

Little Venice, Mykonos

Vienna, Austria

Royal Palace, Madrid

Bet Shean, Israel

Basilica, Fatima

Annecy, France

Amalfi Coast, Italy

Venice, Italy

Notre Dame, Paris

Wicklow, Ireland

Kylemore Abbey, Ireland

Piazza Navona, Rome

Lourdes, France

Neuschwanstein (Mad King Ludwig's castle), Germany

St. Peter's Basilica, Rome

Taxco (Mexico City), Mexico

Lisieux (Basilica of St. Therese), France

BOOK TODAY: (800) 713-9800

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Do you want to go on a pilgrimage to explore the spiritual, cultural and historical beauty of spectacular places overseas?  We can provide you with information about visiting those places or help you plan a group pilgrimage.

CONTACT 800.713.9800 to learn more about our group travel options!

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The Premier Catholic Pilgrimage Company

O ur pilgrimages are spiritual journeys of a lifetime to some of the most spectacular and inspirational sites throughout the world. We make it our mission to plan tours that include daily mass at some of the most faith-filled churches, cathedrals and shrines. Our goal is to provide pilgrims with the opportunity to enhance their faith in environments conducive to spiritual growth.

Have a look at a few  of our current tours!  To hear about more tours, call 800.713.9800

Fr aaron laskiewicz eastern europe june 3-14, 2024 tour #40603.

Join Fr Aaron Laskiewicz on a 12-day pilgrimage to explore the traditions of our faith in beautiful Poland, Austria, and the Czech Republic, June 3-14, 2023. Click the following link to view brochure, then right click to print: http://www.pentecosttours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/40603-LETTER-SIZE-Fr-Aaron-Laskiewicz-Eastern-Europe-1.pdf Visit incredible sites in spectacular places: Austria (Salzburg)~Sound of Music tour, Mozart dinner concert, and a […]

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Fr Vincent Lampert Italy June 9-21, 2024 Tour #40609

Travel with Fr Vincent Lampert to northern and central Italy, June 9-21, 2024. Departs from Cincinnati. Includes: Venice, Padua, Ravenna, Loreto, San Benedetto del Tronto, Assisi, Norcia, Cascia (Eucharistic Miracle), Orvieto (Eucharistic Miracle). Click the following link to view the brochure then right click to print. http://www.pentecosttours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/40609-website-LETTER-SIZE-Fr-Vincent-Lampert-ItalyN.pdf A few of the highlights of the pilgrimage […]

Marymount College and Sisters of St. Joseph Alumni and Friends trip France Sept. 20-Oct. 1, 2024 Tour # 40920

Journey to France with Marymount College and the Sisters of St. Joseph on a 12-day tour, Sept. 20-Oct. 1, 2024, to explore the cultural, historical, and spiritual beauty of Avignon, Lourdes, Paris, Normandy, Versailles and much more. Tour departs from Chicago. A Land-Only option is available for those who wish to book their own flights. […]

Msgr. Eric R. Barr, S.T.L. Ireland September 22-October 5, 2024 Tour #40922

A 14-day pilgrimage led by Spiritual Director Msgr. Eric R. Barr, S.T.L. will be exploring the Land of Saints and Scholars (IRELAND) September 22-October 5, 2024. All are welcome to join. Departs from Chicago. Click the following link to view the brochure, then right click to print: http://www.pentecosttours.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/40922-website-LETTER-Msgr-Barr-Ireland.pdf A few highlights of the pilgrimage include: […]

Fr. Raymund Ellorin Italy (North and Central) October 6-17, 2024 Tour # 41006

Join Fr Raymund Ellorin on a 12-day pilgrimage to Northern and Central Italy (Assisi, Florence, Orvieto, Pisa, Rome, Siena and Venice). October 6-17, 2024. Departs from Honolulu. Click the following link to view brochure, then right click to print:http://www.pentecosttours.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/41006-LETTER-SIZE-Fr-Ellorin-NItaly.pdf A few highlights of the pilgrimage include: Assisi: Sites associated with St Francis of Assisi Florence: […]

Fr. J. Marcel Portelli Ireland October 7-17, 2024 Tour 41007

Travel with Fr. J. Marcel Portelli on an 11-day pilgrimage to the Island of Saints and Scholars (Ireland), October 7-17, 2024. Departs from Detroit. Click the following link to view the brochure, then right click to print. http://www.pentecosttours.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/41007-website-LETTER-SIZE-Fr-Portelli-Ireland.pdf A few highlights of the pilgrimage include: ~Saint Brigid’s Shrine (Faughert) ~The Cliffs of Moher ~The Dingle […]

Fr Barry Saylor Greece & Turkey (with 4-day Aegean cruise) October 11-21, 2024 Tour # 41011

Join Fr Barry Saylor on pilgrimage, October 11-21, 2024 exploring Greece and Turkey, including a 4 day Aegean Cruise. Pilgrimage departs from Chicago. Click the following link to view the brochure, then right click to print. http://www.pentecosttours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/41011-website-LETTER-SIZE-Fr-Saylor-Greece-Turkey-with-cruise.pdf A few highlights of the pilgrimage include: Peloponnesian Peninsula (Corinth, Greece) Sound and light show (Athens, Greece) Cruise […]

Most Reverend Donald Hying (Bishop of Madison) Supporting Our Lady of Hope Clinic France October 18-28, 2024 Tour 41018

Join Bishop Hying on an 11-day pilgrimage to France, October 18-28, 2024. Includes Lisieux, Mont St Michel, Normandy, Paris, Lourdes. Departs from Chicago. This pilgrimage supports Our Lady of Hope Clinic Click thttp://www.pentecosttours.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/41018-website-LETTER-SIZE-Bishop-Hying-Hope-Clinic-France.pdfhe following link to view the brochure, then right click to print: A few highlights of the tour include: (Lisieux): Sites associated with […]

Fr. Dindo Billote and Fr. Mario Quejadas Portugal, Spain, and France October 21-November 1, 2024 Tour #41021

A 12-day pilgrimage with Fr Dindo Billote and Fr Mario Quejadas is heading to Portugal, Spain and France, October 21-November 1, 2024. This pilgrimage includes Fatima, Lourdes, and Santiago de Compostela. Departs from Chicago. Click the following link to view the brochure and then right click to print. http://www.pentecosttours.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/41021-website-LETTER-SIZE-Frs-Quejadas-and-Billote-FSL.pdf A few tour highlights include:Eucharistic Miracle […]

Msgr. Charles Pope Ireland November 4-14, 2024 Tour #41103

Join Msgr. Charles Pope on an 11-day pilgrimage to explore the Emerald Isle. The journey, November 4-14, 2024, includes: Adare, Belfast, Bunratty, Dingle, Downpatrick, Dublin, Knock, Sligo, Westport, and more! Pilgrimage departs from Washington Dulles. Click the following link to view brochure, then right click to print: http://www.pentecosttours.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/41103-website-LETTER-SIZE-Msgr-Pope-Ireland.pdf A few highlights of the pilgrimage include: […]

Joel Kramer Israel Study Tour June 8-21, 2024

Joel kramer israel study tour june, 8-21 2024.

---The June 2024 Tour is now fully booked---

Please Add My Name to the Wait List for this trip

$3,995 per person land-basis only *Airfare not Included*

June 8-21, 2024 12 days in-country /11 nights 2 travel days

Jerusalem Bethlehem Galilee   & much more!

June 8-21, 2024 12 days in-country (11 nights) 2 travel days

Tour Leader and Teacher -- Joel Kramer

Tour leader and teacher - joel kramer -.

Having lived in Jerusalem for almost ten years and earned a Masters Degree in Archaeology from the University of the Holy Land, Joel is a highly sought after tour leader and teacher. A pastor for a number of years before moving his family to Israel, Joel powerfully weaves together his understanding of Biblical archaeology and his belief in the truth of the Bible.

While he has participated in numerous digs with world-renowned archaeologists at sites such as The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem and The Mount Zion Dig in Jerusalem,  Joel is best known for his teaching related to the archaeology of Jericho.  In 2010 he produced a film, Jericho Unearthed, which explains how the archaeology there, though disputed by some, lines up perfectly with the Biblical account of Joshua's conquest of Jericho. Joel teaches passionately about archaeology and how it relates to the Bible; however, his teaching style isn't, "believe me because I say so."  Instead he offers direct source material: archaeology reports, published books and journal articles, aerial photographs, linguistic references, historical records, ancient texts and the Bible.  His desire is deeper than just to convince you of the validity and profoundness of the Bible.  He wants to equip you to convince others!

Joel's unique specialty is his understanding of archaeological and Biblical locations in the West Bank.  Numerous significant sites are found there, but many tours to Israel miss out on these important places.  A few examples are Tel Balata (ancient Shechem) where Abraham first entered the land of Canaan, which Jacob later made his home; and, where onecan still stand, looking up at Mount Gerazim and Mount Ebal, and imagine hearing the Israelites echoing blessings and curses back to each other. Another site, Mamre, commemorates where the announcement was made to Abraham and Sarah that Isaac, the long-promised son, was finally going to be born.  Still today, Jacob's Well offers refreshing water as it did for Jesus and the Samaritan woman.

After touring and learning with Joel, you will have a powerful perspective that unites Biblical truth with clear evidence. At the end of your time with Joel, reading your Bible will be a rich, new experience!

While he has participated in numerous digs with world-renowned archaeologists at sites such as The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem and The Mount Zion Dig in Jerusalem,  Joel is best known for his teaching related to the archaeology of Jericho.  In 2010 he produced a film, Jericho Unearthed, which explains how the archaeology there, though disputed by some, lines up perfectly with the Biblical account of Joshua's conquest of Jericho.

Joel teaches passionately about archaeology and how it relates to the Bible; however, his teaching style isn't, "believe me because I say so."  Instead he offers direct source material: archaeology reports, published books and journal articles, aerial photographs, linguistic references,

historical records, ancient texts, and the Bible.  His desire is deeper than just to convince you of the validity and profoundness of the Bible.  He wants to equip you to convince others!

Joel's unique specialty is his understanding of archaeological and Biblical locations in the West Bank.  Numerous significant sites are found there, but many tours to Israel miss out on these important places.  A few examples are Tel Balata (ancient Shechem) where Abraham first entered the land of Canaan, which Jacob later made his home; and where one can still stand, looking up at Mount Gerazim and Mount Ebal, and imagine hearing the Israelites echoing blessings and curses back to each other. Another site, Mamre, commemorates where the announcement was made to Abraham and Sarah that Isaac, the long-promised son, was finally going to be born.  Still today, Jacob's Well offers refreshing water as it did for Jesus and the Samaritan woman.

Tour Cost: $3,995 per person

Total Cost:

• land costs for 12 days in-country / 11 nights
• $3,995 is land cost only, you are responsible for your airfare
• $350/person registration fee (non-refundable, counts toward the total cost)
• price is based on a minimum of 20 passengers
• price is based on double occupancy for hotel accommodations

Cost Includes:

• guide/teacher
• all lodging
• breakfast and dinner each day (in hotels)
• all transportation during tour days
• all entrance fees and any incidental site fees

Cost does not include:

• travel from/to the airport in Israel
• lunches or any personal items (gifts, snacks, personal travel, etc.)
• mini-bar/alcohol/other beverages
• a personal tip for guide/driver
• travel insurance
• hotel costs for early arrival/late departure
• transportation for personal excursions
• costs for vaccinations/COVID testing

Additional Costs:

• If you wish to have a private, single room, there is an additional single supplement cost of $1,180.

Payment Deadlines

• Immediately :  a registration deposit of $350/person to secure a spot on the study trip (*non-refundable)
• March 1, 2024 :   remaining balance must be fully paid - you may pay in installments prior to the deadline (if the balance is not paid in full by the deadline, your spot could become available to the waiting list).

Cancellation Deadlines

• cancel by April. 5, 2024 - 75% refund less *registration deposit & costs already incurred
• cancel by May 3, 2024 - 50% refund less *registration deposit & costs already incurred
• cancel by May 24, 2024 - 25% refund less *registration deposit & costs already incurred
• cancel after May 24, 2024 - no refund
• all cancellations must be received in writing

* registration deposit, administrative costs, and hotel deposits paid in advance are not refundable     Note:  Expedition Bible Tours does NOT refund airfare, only land costs paid to us.

Trip Itinerary

DAY 1:  DEPARTURE FROM HOME

DAY 2: ARRIVE / MEET-UP

• make your way from Ben Gurion airport to the hotel
• supper (apx. 6pm) / group orientation meeting (apx. 7pm)

DAY 3:  THE COASTAL PLAINS & THE JEZREEL VALLEY

• Joppa - Considered a pivotal city in God's message going out to the Gentiles; Jonah attempted to flee from there when told to go to Nineveh, and years later the Lord prepared Peter to go to from Joppa to the household of the Roman centurion, Cornelius.
• Caesarea Maritima - built by Herod the Great, the Roman headquarters in Judea, site of a massive temple to Caesar Augustus from whom the city derives its name, where Holy Spirit was first poured out on gentiles (Cornelius and his family), where Paul was imprisoned before being sent to Rome, an important place in the development of the early church.
• Tel Megiddo - a Biblical city that guarded the main coastal travel route; the gathering place for the final Battle of Armageddon

DAY 4:  SEA OF GALILEE

• Nazareth  - (Church of the Annunciation) where the angel Gabriel announced the birth of the Messiah to the virgin Mary, town where Jesus grew up, significant archaeological remains
• Mount Arbel / Mount Tabor (driving by)
• Capernaum - the headquarters of Jesus' Galilean ministry, where Jesus healed Peter's mother-in-law
• Boat Ride on the Sea of Galilee - much of Jesus' ministry took place on the northern portion of the Sea of Galilee

DAY 5:  NORTHERN GALILEE

• Hazor - the head of all the Canaanite kingdoms, the key city for Joshua's northern conquest, burned by Joshua, one of the key cities built up by King Solomon
• Tel Dan - the northernmost city in ancient Israel, capital city of the tribal territory of Dan
• Caesarea Philippi / Banias - cult site for the worship of the god Pan, location of Peter's confession of Christ, one of the springs that feeds the headwaters of the Jordan River
• Golan Heights - northernmost area of Israel

DAY 6:  JORDAN RIFT VALLEY

• Beth She'an - the place where Saul and his sons were hung on the city wall by the Philistines, the only Greek Decapolis city on the west side of the Jordan River
• Masada - fortress used by Herod the Great, site of one of the last stands against the Romans in the First Jewish Revolt
• Qumran/Dead Sea Scroll Cave (hike) - area where the Dead Sea scrolls were discovered in a series of 11 caves, Cave #1 is where the initial discovery was made

DAY 7:  JERUSALEM

• Hezekiah's Broad Wall - built by Hezekiah to expand Jerusalem in order to take in refugees from the 10 northern tribes fleeing from the Assyrian army, the wall was breached by the Babylonians in 586 BC
• Western Wall - a Jewish holy site, the foundation wall on the western side of the platform (the Temple Mount) on which the Jewish temple stood
• Southern Archaeology Park - within this park are the original steps that led to the temple entrance as it stood in Jesus' time, piled up stones thrown down from the temple in the 70 AD destruction of Jerusalem
• David's Palace - David's residence, a monumental building
• Hezekiah's Tunnel (walking through) - the water tunnel built by Hezekiah to prepare for the Assyrian invasion
• David's Tomb - the site where King David was buried
• Ben Hinnom Valley / Gehenna - the lowest valley in Jerusalem, the place that represents Judah's sin of child sacrifice, the location where Judas hanged himself after betraying Jesus

DAY 8: BENJAMIN / JUDEA

• Ein Gedi (hike) - a wilderness hideout where David and his men hid from Saul
• Jericho - first city the Israelites conquered after crossing the Jordan River into the Promised Land
• Dead Sea - float in the incredibly salty water of the Dead Sea 

DAY 9: EPHRAIM / SAMARIA

• Jacob's Well - site where Jesus conversed with the Samaritan woman in John's Gospel
• Shechem - a Biblical city which is the location of many Old Testament stories including Abraham, Jacob, Joshua, Rehoboam, in between Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal where the Israelites renewed the covenant
• Samaria - the final capital of the northern kingdom of Israel before it was destroyed by the Assyrians, later built up by Herod the Great
• Bethel - second-most mentioned city in Israel after Jerusalem, associated with Jacob's staircase/ladder dream
• Ai - the second city that the Israelites attacked after Jericho
• Burj Beitin - where Abraham pitched his tent and worshiped God

  DAY 10: WESTERN FOOTHILLS

• Tel Gezer - city that the Pharaoh of Egypt conquered and gave to King Solomon as a wedding present, very interesting Canaanite high place
• Azehkah/Elah Valley - area of the battle between David and Goliath
• Lachish - the second most important city in Judah after Jerusalem, conquered by Joshua, Sennacherib and Nebuchadnezzar

DAY 11: JUDAH

• Bethlehem - (The Church of the Nativity) the birthplace of Jesus
• Mamre -  the campsite where the Lord appeared to Abraham and Sarah and promised that Isaac was to be born
• Hebron/Machpella - where the Biblical patriarchs and matriarchs are buried (Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, Leah), location from which David ruled over the southern kingdom of Judah for 7 1/2 years

DAY 12:  JESUS DAY

• Mount Moriah/Temple Mount (7am) - where Abraham was to sacrifice Isaac, where Solomon and Zerubbabel built temples, Jesus' teaching platform
• Mount of Olives - location where Jesus ascended into heaven and to which He will return
• Garden of Gethsemane - site where Jesus prayed before his crucifixion and where he was betrayed by Judas
• Herod's Palace Complex - the monumental palace Herod built for himself in Jerusalem
• Gabbatha - the location of Jesus' trial under Pontius Pilate
• Golgotha - site of Jesus' crucifixion
• Tomb of Jesus - where Jesus was buried and resurrected
• Church of the Apostles - location of the Last Supper and Pentecost
• Farewell Dinner - our last time together as a group to recap and reflect about the tour

DAY 13: FREE DAY / DEPARTURE DAY

• hotel check-out / final shopping / exploring
• depart for the airport according to your flight schedule (Be clear about your departure time. Is your ticket showing AM/PM or military time? A departure time of 12:15 means that your flight is leaving in the middle of the night at 12:15 AM, just after midnight.)

DAY 14: ARRIVE HOME

(you will most likely arrive on the same date that you departed from Israel because you will be crossing back over the International Date Line.)

*The tour will follow this itinerary as much as possible. However, at times, circumstances beyond control may require changes (ex: weather conditions, transportation delays/issues, site closures, medical emergencies, political events, local holidays, etc.).

June 2024 Wait List

Add your name to the wait list for June 2024

Christ Anglican Church Pentecost Israel Tour 2023

Saturday, may 20 - tuesday, may 30, 2023.

Join the Christ Anglican Church community as we embark on a once in a lifetime journey to the Holy Land! Experience Jerusalem, The Galilee, Samaria, Dead Sea and more on a fantastic tour in May of 2023.

Travel throughout Israel in a prayerful, Anglican context. We will be in Jerusalem on Pentecost Sunday and celebrate at Christ Church in the Old City! Travel together with your Christ Anglican friends and family, along with Jim and Sharon Murphy and Daniel and Stephanie Wright as your capable hosts. We will encounter the Presence of the Lord in the Holy Land.

Make sure to check out the "Jordan Extension" upgrade for an amazing, unforgettable tour, east of the Jordan to Mount Nebo, Petra and other Biblical sites in Jordan!

Father Jim and Sharon Murphy

Daniel and Stephanie Wright

Land package includes:

8 overnights (3 nights along the sea of galilee, and 5 nights in jerusalem's historic king david hotel)., 9 touring days including:, an english-speaking tour guide, all site entrance fees, breakfast and dinner at hotel, transportation, cold water bottles on the bus (no charge), does not include:, lunch every day, health insurance, travel insurance, tips (guide, driver, hotel staff), tips (at restaurants).

$300 (non-refundable) deposit upon registration

$1,500 by October 1, 2022

$1,500 by December 1, 2022

Remaining balance by February 15, 2023

Terms and Conditions

CANCELLATION FEES (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING)

The initial deposit of $300 is non-refundable.

For cancellations between 90 - 60 days prior to departure - a penalty of 30% will be imposed.

        For cancellations between 60 - 30 days prior to departure - a penalty of 80% will be imposed.

For cancellations from 30 days prior to departure -NO REFUNDS.

AIRLINES AND AIRFARE:

Airline schedules and flights are subject to change without notice. Lipkin Tours is not responsible for penalties incurred for tickets, international or domestic, not issued by the company due to schedule and/or flight changes. Airline fuel charges are included in your airfare. Fuel surcharges are subject to change without notice due to fluctuating oil prices. We reserve the right to amend your airfare due to increases in fuel surcharges imposed by your airline. Once issued, tickets are no longer subject to potential increases but are fully non-refundable.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CANNOT ARRANGE SEAT REQUESTS ON GROUP SEATING; THIS MUST BE DONE AT CHECK-IN ONLY. Passengers are responsible to reconfirm their flights 72 hours prior to departure for all flights. It is the passengers’ responsibility to know whether the airline participates in the passenger’s frequent flyer program, and to provide the information to their program administrator.

LUGGAGE: All international flights allow one piece of luggage per person and carry-on bag. Excess luggage will be subject to a charge of up to $100 per piece. Airline weight limits for international flights are 50 pounds. Lipkin Tours is not responsible for excess luggage or weight charges levied by the airline.

DEVIATIONS:

Any passenger deviating from the group flights will be subject to the airline charges for the ticket price including: taxes, stopover fees, weekend surcharges, etc. directly to the airline. The charge to change a ticket purchased through Lipkin Tours is $250.

REMEMBER THAT GROUP RATES MAY NOT APPLY FOR DEVIATING PASSENGERS NOR WILL THEY APPLY FOR TOUR SERIES AND OTHER PACKAGES.

HOTEL ACCOMODATION:

Will be provided in accordance with the itinerary or similar. We reserve the right to make substitutions with hotels of equal standard. All rooms are standard twin rooms with private facilities, unless you have specifically requested and paid for an upgraded room category. Special requests such as bed types, smoking preference and connecting rooms are subject to availability.

Lipkin Tours is not held responsible for damage, loss or theft of luggage/personal items. Any damage/loss/theft must be reported at time of incident and documented in writing by local authorities to the insurance company.

TRANSPORTATION, MEALS AND SIGHTSEEING:

Lipkin Tours provides a deluxe air-conditioned tour bus with the services of an experienced English speaking tour guide and two meals a day (breakfast and dinner at hotel) in the tour price. If you are reserving flights independently, you will need to cover transfer costs to and from the airport in Israel or join the group's transfer even if your flight times do not correspond.

Note : If you have any physical challenges that make it difficult to walk distances, up inclines, climb stairs, carry luggage, ride escalators, or ride in a wheel chair, etc, you will need to travel with a companion who can assist you. Also please notify us of any physical conditions that might affect you while traveling.

NOT INCLUDED IN PACKAGE:

Travel insurance (we recommend you purchase travel insurance coverage policies that would cover you in case of cancellation due to health or family emergencies before and during the trip), health insurance, passport fees, border taxes when applicable, items not listed on standard group menus, mineral water, specialty coffee beverages, after meal beverages, personal expenses not indicated above or specifically mentioned in the itinerary (i.e. laundry, valet service, cables, telephone calls, postage, souvenir money, etc.). Tips for guide, driver hotel and restaurant staffs.

Lipkin Tours assumes no responsibility for any injuries, damages, losses, accidents, delays, schedule changes, or irregularity resulting in changes beyond the control of Lipkin Tours to any person or reason including but not limited to default or omission of any private or commercial carrier or third party providing services or facilities connected with this tour or any part thereof.

We urge you to purchase cancellation insurance & supplemental medical coverage (which covers pre-existing conditions). This is a smart way to safeguard against life's surprises.

Please note: to receive maximum coverage, it is suggested to purchase within 21 days of your first payment .

We have made arrangements with Travel Insurance Center (Israel), a division of SMS ( Senior Market Sales ); members of UStiA ( United States Travel Insurance Association ). Worldwide travel insurance brokers headquartered in Omaha Nebraska with over 35 years experience. Coverage to all destinations.

Our contact person is Yonah Engel, mention promo code: LIPKIN TOURS email:  [email protected]  or   [email protected]  ; USA phone (402) 404-5205.

Please note that we cannot accept responsibility for any losses or expenses which you or any member of your party may incur as a result of failure to secure adequate coverage.

Flights departing the U.S

Depart Atlanta on Saturday, May 20 at 12:40 PM arriving in Newark at 03:10 PM

Depart Newark on Saturday, May 20 at 04:20 PM arriving in Israel on Sunday, May 21 at 09:55 AM

Flights returning to the U.S.

Depart Israel on Monday, May 29 at 11:25 PM arriving in Newark on Tuesday, May 30 at 04:15 AM

Depart Newark on Tuesday, May 30 at 06:15 AM arriving in Atlanta at 08:50 AM

Apostolic group travel done well.

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Holy Land Tours

Holy land classic.

10 days of travel through the Holy Land seeing sites in Galilee, Nazareth, Caesarea, Jerusalem, Bethlehem and much more. Pricing starts at $4,398 per person plus purchase of travel insurance.

All Inclusive Package

All Inclusive Pricing

First Class Hotels

Breakfast and Dinner Daily

Deluxe A/C Motor Coaches

Entrance and Program Fees

Live Audio Headsets

Guided Tours

Roundtrip Air to Israel from most local U.S. airports

Study Guide

A quote for travel insurance will be provided at the time of booking.

Select your Departure Date

Date and pricing based on departures from New York.  Ask about our Air Add-On prices from cities near you. Pricing below is for individuals and can be different for our Groups departures.

Holy Tours -  February  2025 Update

All tours in the Holy Land have now continued and travelers from around the world and the United States are touring all sites without security issues.

Our Groups pricing differs from the above pricing and to make more convenient, is all-inclusive with the addition of air from most major airport in the United States. Contact us today to schedule a call to discuss travel for your church or group.

Flight from USA

Day 1 & 2

Your pilgrimage begins as you depart the USA on an overnight flight. You will be welcomed at the Tel Aviv airport by our representative and transferred to your hotel to enjoy dinner before retiring for the night.

The Sea of Galilee

Worship as you sail across the Sea of Galilee. Visit Capernaum, center of Jesus’ ministry in the Galilee, and visit the synagogue built on the site where Jesus taught (Matthew 4:13, 23). On the Mount of Beatitudes, contemplate the “Sermon on the Mount” (Matthew 5-7). Explore the Church of the Fish and the Loaves at Tabgha, traditional site of the feeding of the 5,000 (Luke 9:10-17). See theChapel of the Primacy, where Peter professed his devotion three times to the risen Christ (John 21). In Magdala, once home to Mary Magdalene, visit a recently discovered first-century synagogue. Recall Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist at the Jordan River.

Cana and Nazareth

Visit the Franciscan Wedding Chapel in Cana, site of Jesus’ first miracle, before continuing on to Nazareth, Jesus’ boyhood home (Matthew 2:23). Look out over Tel Megiddo, known as the site of Armageddon, to view one of the most important archaeological sites in Israel. Today’s last stop is Caesarea, a center of the early Christians where an angel visited Cornelius, the first Gentile believer (Acts 10), and where Paul was imprisoned for two years before appealing to Caesar.

Jericho and Mount of Olives

As you stop in Jericho to view the ruins of the city conquered by Joshua (Joshua 6:1, 2, 20), in the distance you can also see the traditional site of the Temptation of Jesus (Matthew 4:1-11). Continue to Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in 1947. End your day with a group picture taken from the Mount of Olives, where Jesus ascended into heaven (Acts 1:9-12).

Jerusalem and Bethlehem

In Bethlehem, visit the cave revered as Jesus’ birthplace and see the Church of the Nativity constructed over the site (Matthew 1:18- 25). Gaze out over Shepherds Field before returning to Jerusalem. Pray in the Garden of Gethsemane and envision the scenes of the night before Jesus’ crucifixion (Matthew 26:36 - 44). Continue to Mount Zion to visit the House of the High Priest Caiaphas, where Jesus was questioned the night of His betrayal (Matthew 26:57). Meditate on the events of the Last Supper as you visit the traditional location of the Upper Room (Mark 14:12-26).

Jerusalem and The Old City

Walk the Cardo, the ancient main street of the Old City. Explore ancient Jerusalem at the Teaching Steps and the Western Wall. View the Pool of Bethesda where Jesus performed the Sabbath miracle (John 5:1-18). Sing a hymn in the Church of St. Anne and experience its rich acoustics. Visit Herod’s Antonia Fortress, where Jesus appeared before Pontius Pilate (Luke 23:1), and follow in Christ’s steps on the Via Dolorosa (“the Way of the Cross”). At the church of the Holy Sepulchre, take time to reflect on His sacrificial love.

Leisure Time or Masada/Dead Sea Optional Tour

Today you have free time to explore on your own or you may choose to visit Masada and the Dead Sea (additional charge). Ascend by cable car to Masada, Herod’s legendary mountaintop fortress which became the last desperate stronghold of the Jewish Zealots against the Romans. You can still look down on the remains of the Roman camps and the siege ramp below. End your day with a dip in the salt and mineral-laden waters of the Dead Sea.

Travel to Ein Karem, birthplace of John the Baptist and where Mary visited Elisabeth (Luke 1:26-40). Explore the poignant exhibits of Yad Vashem, Israel’s Holocaust Memorial. Visit the Garden Tomb for a time of reflection and communion.

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Day 11 – Petra  Begin your journey south towards Petra today. Explore the city of Petra. Its entrance passes through a long, narrow gorge known as the Siq and can only be accessed by carriage, horseback or on foot. Once inside the city, marvel at the intricate detail of a city that was cut into the cliff sides of rose-colored rock. Travel to your hotel at the Dead Sea for dinner and overnight.

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Day 10 – Jerusalem to Mount Sinai Travel in the footsteps of the Holy family as you travel along the ancient caravan route from Jerusalem to the Sinai desert. Cross the border and check in to your hotel near Mt. Sinai for dinner and rest.

Day 11 – St. Catherine’s Monastery This morning you can opt to climb Mt. Sinai, where tradition says that Moses received the Ten Commandments. Everyone will experience a visit to fortified St. Catherine's Monastery, built in the 6th century, and one of the oldest working monasteries in the world with the world's oldest continually operating library. Both the Codex Sinaiticus and Syriac Sinaiticus, important early Biblical manuscripts were discovered here. Even Mohammed found refuge here, and the site is sacred to all three monothesitic religions. Remember the story of Moses and the burning bush which tradition places inside the monastery. Continue to Sharm el Sheik for dinner and overnight at your hotel located on the shores of the Red Sea.

Day 12 – Luxor & Karnak. This morning fly from Sharm el Sheik to Luxor, ancient Thebes which served as the Egyptian capital during the New Kingdom and time of Moses. Visit the magnificent, Temple of Luxor with its avenue of sphinx statues and mighty monumental columns Continue to the Karnak Temple which was built over 2,000 years and is the largest religious building ever constructed, and see the famed Hypostyle Hall, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis III, the temple of Amon, the Granite Scarabeus and the Sacred Lake.

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Day 13 – Valleys of the Kings & Queens & Esna This morning enjoy sunrise over the Nile River before your visit to the Valley of the Kings. Tombs were constructed here for the kings and powerful nobles of Egypt for nearly 500 years. The valley stands on the west bank of the Nile, across from Thebes (modern Luxor), within the heart of the Theban Necropolis. See the Colossi of Memnon, made of sandstone brought from Gabal El Silselah. Each colossus, including the pedestal and the crown, is about 21m tall and represents King Amenhotep III. See the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of only a handful of female rulers in Ancient Egypt. Her reign was the longest of all the female pharaohs. Sail to Esna, enjoying afternoon tea before visiting the Temple of Khnum. Dinner & Overnight onboard.

Day 14 – Edfu & Kom Ombo Visit the Edfu Temple on the west bank of the Nile. Dating to the Ptolemaic period, the temple was dedicated to the worship of god Horus represented as a falcon. It is one of the most beautiful Egyptian temples, distinguished by its huge splendid structure blending Pharaonic and Greek architecture. Enjoy lunch onboard as you sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Kom Ombo Temple. Built on a hillside, this temple was constructed in the Ptolemaic Roman era for the worship of the gods Haroeris and Sobek. It is noted for the relief engravings on its walls which show ancient surgical tools, bone saws and dentistry tools. Nearby, view the three mummified crocodiles in Hathor's chapel.

Day 15 – Aswan Set sail on a smaller boat across the Nile to visit the temples at Philae including the Temple of Isis, one of the greatest Temples in Egypt occupying a quarter of the island. Next, visit the High Dam, one of the most outstanding architectural achievements of the twentieth century. It was constructed to replace the old Aswan dam built in 1902. The 3600 meter long dam was constructed to protect Egypt from the floods as well as provide irrigation and electricity to its citizens. View the Unfinished Obelisk, made of red granites brought from the quarries of Aswan.

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Day 16 - Cairo This morning visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities to view the unique collection of Pharaonic art and the renowned treasures of King Tutankhamen. Afterwards, visit the Pyramids of Giza, constructed over 1,000 years before the birth of Moses. See the Great Sphinx and have the opportunity to ride a camel in the desert near the Pyramids. Tour the Old City and see the Citadel of Saladin, built in 1183 A.D., and view the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali. In Old Cairo, visit the Abu Serge Church built over the traditional site of the house where the Holy Family lived during their stay in Egypt. Prepare for your return flight home.

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Day 12 – Route of the Exodus Trace the route of the Exodus along the eastern Sinai coast to Wadi Feiran where the Children of Israel withstood the Amalekites. Travel to Elim where the Children of Israel camped by the oasis of 70 palm trees. Your final stop of the day will be Marah by the Red Sea where the “waters were bitter.” Continue to Cairo for dinner and a four night stay.

Day 13 – Memphis, Saqqara, the Great Pyramids & the Sphinx Tour the rural region of traditional Egyptian farming. Travel as Abraham did to Memphis (Biblical Noph) and on to Saqqara, where you will see the Step Pyramid, the world’s oldest stone structure. See the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.

Day 14 - Cairo This morning visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities to view the unique collection of Pharaonic art and the renowned treasures of King Tutankhamen. Tour the Old City and see the Citadel of Saladin, built in 1183 A.D., and view the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali. In Old Cairo, visit the Abu Serge Church built over the traditional site of the house where the Holy Family lived during their stay in Egypt. Prepare for your return flight home.

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Epic Nagol Land Diving Pentecost Island Tour: Vanuatu Bungee Jumping

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Are you an adventure enthusiast? Have you ever heard about Naghol or N’gol ? What about Pentecost Island? But I’m sure you heard about Vanuatu Bungee Jumping , right? If seeing the birthplace of bungee jumping is on your bucket list, then the Nagol Land Diving Pentecost Island Tour is for you. I can assure you, it’s breathtaking! Naghol or N’gol or Nanggol is a name for a Land diving ritual. It is a kastom performed by the men of the southern part of Pentecost Island in Vanuatu. This ritual is considered to be the birthplace of bungee jumping .

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Naghol or Land diving is a Vanuatu bungee jumping ritual that was also covered in National Geographic . It takes place from April to June. Joining this tour you will visit a village on the south of Pentecost Island where you will witness a centuries-old ritual, called the Nanggol in the Bislama or Gol, meaning ‘body’, in the local Sa language.  It is a kastom ceremony that was brought to fame by David Attenborough . During Naghol young men jump from 20 m – 30 m (66 to 98 ft) high platforms with only lianas tied around their ankles to ensure a good yam harvest. This unique ritual was also observed by Queen Elizabeth II. (1974) and Pope John Paul II. (1986). Below you can read my N’gol Land diving tour review on Pentecost Island in Vanuatu, what you will see and do, and why you should join a tour too !

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1. Know before booking Nagol Land Diving tour

• LAND DIVING TOUR AVAILABLE DAYS The Nagol land diving ceremony day tours take place every year between April and June . The Land Diving Tours operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays based on local traditions and weather conditions. In general, the tour will take place in the morning hours between 7 am and 4 pm. It’s advisable to check with local organizers for the most accurate schedule. Keep in touch with the tour provider and make your Vanuatu itinerary flexible, since the date of Naghol tour may change, as it did for me.
• DURATION OF PENTECOST LAND DIVING TOUR Pentecost land diving tour lasts between 7 and 8 hours . They pick you up from a hotel in Port Vila around 7 am and drop you off around 4 pm. Depending on where your accommodation is. Do note that the Nagol land diving ceremony only lasts for about 1-2 hours . The rest is transport to Pentecost, 2 h return flight, a drive to the village, and time in the village.

• BOOKING A NAGOL TOUR Since this is a seasonal event I would highly recommend planning your Vanuatu trip in a way to spend Wednesday and Saturday in Port Vila . And because the tour starts in the morning, you should arrive in Vanuatu at least a day before. Aircraft flying to Pentecost is small, so book your tour in advance . I went with Air Taxi Vanuatu and booked my Naghol tour via email [email protected] a month and a half before. You can also call them on +678 5544206 or visit their website .
• PENTECOST NAGHOL TOUR PRICE Nahgol tour cost may vary when you are booking your tour. Use the prices below as a reference only. Now, I’m not going to lie, it is not the cheapest but it is worth every penny and it was the best day I spent in Vanuatu (even though there are other epic things to do in Vanuatu). Land diving tour costs VT 53,000 (660 AUD / 410 € / 447 USD) per person for an adult. Nahgol tour cost for children is VT 36,000 (453 AUD / 277 EUR / 303 USD) per child. If you wish to add Epi Island Eco adventure to the Land diving, the price will be VT 59,000 for adult and VT 39,000 per child (11 years and under).

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• NAGHOL TOUR ITINERARY 7 – 8: Pick up from your hotel or resort in Port Vila 8:30: Take off from Port Villa airport towards Pentecost Island 8:30 – 9:30: Flight to Pentecost island over Lopevi and Ambrym Islands (weather dependent) 9:30: Arrival to Pentecost  south Lonorore Airport and transfer to the Land diving site 10:30 – 13:00: Land diving ritual 13:00: Lunch and village visit 14:00: Departure from Pentecost Island 15 – 15:30: Arrival to Port Vila 15:00 – 16:00: Drop off at your hotel in Port Vila Times may change due to weather and land diving ritual.
• Airport/Resort transfers (within Port Vila);
• Scenic flight over Lopevi Volcano and over Ambrym Island’s two active volcanoes (weather permitting);
• All Pentecost Island transfers;
• Naghol entry fee;
• Picnic Lunch in a local village;
• Scenic flight over Cook’s Reef on your way back home;
• Local guide.

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2. Tips for going on Nagol land diving Pentecost Island tour

Going on Nagol land diving Pentecost Island tour was a bucket list experience for me. And while this adventure tour is fantastic , there are a few tips that can make this experience even more memorable.

• RESPECT LOCAL CUSTOMS The Land Diving ritual is centuries old and part of the culture of Ni-Vanuatu people on Pentecost Island. Show respect for the tradition, and don’t laugh when seeing and walking along people in their traditional attire. Be prepared that land diving deaths can occur.
• BRING ENOUGH WATER – STAY HYDRATED You will be spending from 7 to 8 hours outside . Humidity can be high and there will be limited shops along the way to buy water. You will be offered some at lunch time but better to be safe than sorry. Bring at least a bottle of water to stay hydrated .

• PLAN A WHOLE DAY FOR NAGOL TOUR Nagol tour only lasts for around 8h . But when planning your Vanuatu itinerary, plan a whole day for it. Meaning no flights out on that day or other afternoon sightseeing booked on the day of the tour.
• DRESS FOR THE OCCASION You will be out in the jungle, under the tropical sun. So wear comfortable clothing and sturdy footwear suitable for exploring the natural surroundings of Pentecost Island. You will be allowed to bring a small backpack, and I would advise to bring a lightweight waterproof jacket just in case. You might be fine on the ground but it gets a bit colder on the airplane.

• BRING PORTABLE CHARGER Don’t forget your camera/phone and a portable charger . You will want to record the dives but when taking photos, ask for their permission first ! I had no problem with kids taking photos with me, but adults were saying yes in a more reserved way. Pro Tip: Avoid cotton clothes . They hold moisture and sweat, which is not ideal in tropical climate.
• CONNECT WITH LOCALS Before and after the land diving ritual you will have some time to walk in the village . Take this time to engage with locals. It will be a fun challenge. Village I was in spoke some sort of Pidgin French and only a few knew English words. So there was no communication. We were mostly using hands and gestures. They took us to the river, and were bringing us stuff to try. Pure and genuine connection.

3. What is Naghol Vanuatu Land diving ritual

The Naghol, or N’gol , is a traditional Kastom ceremony performed by men on Pentecost Island in Vanuatu. Vanuatu land diving rite of passage was an inspiration for A. J. Hackett and the commercial bungee jumping we all know today.

3.1. When did Land diving start?

The tradition grew out of the legend of Tamaile and his wife . In the story, the wife escapes her abusive husband by climbing a tree and hurling herself off it when the husband follows and tries to grab her. He dives after her, falling to his death, not realizing that she had tied liana vines to her legs.

3.2. What is the meaning of Nagol or Land Diving?

3.2.1. rite of passage.

Land divers of Pentecost island are circumcised men (and boys), as young as 7. They are selected from their community and are jumping from a 20-30 meters (66 to 98 ft) high man-made tower with only a vine attached to their ankles. Vanuatu bungee jumping is a rite of passage for young men trying to prove their manhood . It is a fertility rite, a demonstration of courage, and a celebration of the island’s cultural identity. Women and children are dancing and chanting beneath or above the tower. They can reach up to 75 kilometers per hour (45 miles per hour) when hitting the ground with their shoulders. There is no safety equipment and land diving accidents, and also land diving deaths can occur.

3.2.2. Harvest ritual

Land diving ceremony is also an annual yam harvest ritual . When the vine stretches at the end of the dive, the land diver’s head curls under their shoulders to touch the earth, making it fertile for the next year’s yam crop. Yams stand out among the various staple crops in Vanuatu as the only seasonal crop , harvested once a year, and the one that don’t deteriorate during extended storage. They are highly valued for their superior food quality , and a successful yam harvest, known as Bat, ensures a quality food supply. 

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4. Nagol land diving tour on Pentecost Island, Vanuatu

4.1. from port vila to land diving site.

The actual tour starts at your Port Vila accommodation . The driver will pick you up from it at the arranged time. He will then drive you to the Port Vila airport. Since this is a domestic flight to Lonorore Airport, you will have to pay a departure tax of VT200 each way . On your way north to Pentecost Island, you will be flying in a small high-wing aircraft and each passenger is ensured to get the best window views possible. The plane is small, so limit your backpack size before you even start with the tour.

If weather permits, you will be flying over an active Lopevi volcano . Plus your pilot will show you Benbow and Marum volcanos on Ambrym Island. After that, you will already reach and land at South Pentecost Airport. After our landing, the driver was already waiting for us with a pickup truck. Two of the passengers got to sit in front of the car, and the rest of us were sitting at the back. The drive was bumpy and around 20 minutes long. It was passing many river streams, forests and some questionable roads to reach the village. We saw a couple of villagers but were soon escorted through the forest to the land diving site.

4.2. Building the Nagol tower before the Land Diving

The preparation of the Land Diving begins months before the event. The tower takes locals five weeks to build . It is constructed with great care and precision, following closely monitored procedures. In the local Sa language, “gol” means “body” and the land dive . Body refers to the tower since it symbolizes the human form with head, shoulders, breasts, belly, genitals, and knees. Diving platforms represent penises and the supporting elements beneath the diving platforms of the tower symbolize vaginas. To build the tower, freshly cut and sturdy wood is essential. But the most important part are tree vines or lianas . They have to be elastic and flexible and are used as tower ropes and jump ropes.

Each jump rope vine is selected by an elder villager for each jumper individually. Lianas are selected based on each jumper’s weight , ensuring flexibility, length and strength. The ends are shredded so they can be tied around the jumper’s ankle. There is one liana for each leg . When selecting a liana, accuracy is paramount . Only a couple of grams of excess weight or a couple of cm of dry vine can lead to catastrophic consequences. Liana may break and land diving injuries or fatalities can occur. One of them happened in 1974 during the visit of Queen Elizabeth’s to Vanuatu . They wanted the Queen to see the show. But the visit was fall and the lianas were too dry . Lianas broke which resulted in fatal accidents. That is also why the land diving ritual should only be performed around May . It is when the yams are harvested and when lianas are in the right  – still flexible – condition. 

4.3. Land Diving ritual or Vanuatu bungee jumping

When we arrived on the site the first thing we saw was the tower. It is spectacular. Below the tower young boys were running around in their traditional outfits and men preparing the site. Men were softening the area at the foot of the tower, where the land divers land. With sticks they were beating the volcanic soil to smaller pieces, so there were no clumps and it looked like a brown rug or tongue sliding down the slope beneath the tower. Women are forbidden to go near the tower until the land diving begins.

When land diving began, us, tourists, were watching from the side . And women were chanting at the foot and at the top wearing traditional grass skirts . Nagol consists of multiple land dives from platforms fixed at different levels , each higher than the one before. The Rite of Passage ritual starts with the lowest level (still around 8 m /26 ft) and the youngest land diver. The highest dive is from the topmost platform reserved for the most experienced land diver in the village.

All men and land divers are dressed in traditional nambas, or penis wrappers , tied up with ratan around their waist. With only lianas tied around their ankles, they climb to the platform. Before each dive, there is kastom singing and dancing performed by women.

The diver then launch themselves from the platforms. When the vines attached to the ankles reach full extension the platform snaps . The vines pull back to the tower and pull the diver with them. For a brief second everything goes deadly quiet, before in a blink-of-an-eye the land diver touches the surface. Men at the bottom then catch the diver and cut off the lianas. The chanting continues. Nagol is a spectacle . Only watching it I got a rush of adrenaline and goose-bumps. I wanted to scream but was lost for words. Seeing the pride of diverse families and happiness of the successful dives was incredible. There was a special energy in the air. And I was privileged enough to see it. Privileged enough to attend this kastom ritual . There were 5 Land Dives when I was there. No one got hurt or injured. You can watch what it was like at the Nagol Land Diving ritual for all of them; Jump 1 , Jump 2 , Jump 3 , Jump 4 and Jump 5 .

4.4. Lunch in a village

After seeing the Vanuatu Bungee Jumping ritual we walked back to the village we were served some sort of traditional lunch. I would be happy to tell you what it was. I know there was rice and orange juice but the rest was new for me. It was delicious. We were asking villagers about it but they spoke pidgin French and could not understand a word. So, we were just going with it. After lunch, we had some free time in the village. Kids took me by the river and were showing off when doing flips and backflips into water.

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When we returned back, women and girls were sitting in a shade under the tree, back in regular (western) clothes. Mom’s and older women were sitting and girls were resting their heads on their tights. At least that is what I thought! Ladies were doing something on their heads and playing with their hair. And every once in a while, take their hand and put it in their mouth. I was clueless about what they were doing. And it took me a hot second to figure it out. And even when I did, I couldn’t believe my eyes. They were picking lice and eating them .

Probably because of the shock and surprise on my face, a small girl came to me and opened her palm. There were lice on her palm. She was offering them to me to try. And because I still looked like a deer in the headlights, she then showed me what I should do. She ate one. I couldn’t do it. Instead, I offered a younger girl that came with her one. I assumed it was her sister. I have no idea up to this day who gets to eat the lice, but that little girl was beyond thrilled when I offered her my lice. It was nice and shocking to see it. A wake-up call. And then, just like in a movie, the meeting was interrupted by our guide and the arrival of the pickup truck that took us back to the Pentecost airport.

4.4. Flight back to Port Vila

On the way back to the airport we were all quiet. There was just a random note here and there but we were all processing what we just witnessed. It left a mark in all of us and we were just happy being each in our world, collecting our thoughts. It was the same on the flight back. I vividly remember a pilot saying, “On your left there you can see a Cook’s reef” and I looked at it and just said ‘meh’. Like, nothing could compare to the energy of the land diving site and the mark that left on me. We didn’t speak much on the flight. And it was only when we were leaving the aircraft back in Port Vila, that we decided to have dinner together that same night. We did have conversations then. It was just amazing to see, how deep this tour got to all of us. Not just me. So, if you ever get the chance to go on one. GO! Seeing Nagol land diving is not just another tour. Being there is a privilege!

5. Where to Stay in Port Vila on Efate Island

Since Pentecost tours depart from Port Vila airport, the best option is to spend the night before in, you guessed it, Port Vila . This is a small capital, with a little bit more than 50.000 people. There is a range of accommodations to suit different preferences but options are limited and get booked out fast. Thus, I would suggest booking your stay in advance . For a charming and cozy retreat, consider staying at South Pacific Memories . You will be staying in one of their cute bungalows that provide a perfect blend of comfort and island charm. Breakfast is included in the price. They also offer complimentary bikes and private parking.

If you’re searching for a beachfront escape with luxury amenities, book your stay at Breakas Beach Resort . This resort is an excellent choice to swim in the infinity pool overlooking the azure waters, relax on a private beach, and enjoy superb food. It is just a short 5-minute drive from Port Vila , combining convenience with tranquility. You will find an upscale stay with a private beach at Ramada Resort by Wyndham . This full-service beachfront resort not only offers direct access to a private beach but also features an inviting outdoor swimming pool. It is just a short drive away from Port Vila. If you are traveling on a budget, check The Melanesian Port Vila . They are a travel-sustainable property and offer complimentary breakfast. For a more upscale luxurious stay check out Iririki Island Resort & Spa . For more hotel suggestions have a look at top 10 Port Vila hotels for every budget. 

6. Other things to do in Port Vila

Besides going on a Pentecost land diving tour, there are other things to do in Port Vila . You can explore the lush tropical island, just like I have in the first days of my Vanuatu itinerary. If you are not into island hopping or are only spending a couple of days in a former Anglo-French condominium, go on a Mount Yasur day tour from Port Vila . Despite the small size, things worth visiting in Port Vila are Port Vila markets . There you can meet friendly locals selling their produce, buy some souvenirs, and try some local food. Visit the Museum if you want to learn about sand drawing and cannibalism, which was still in practice now so long ago. You can go on a tour around the island and dive to the underwater post office , see mele cascades, swim in the Blue Lagoon, visit a turtle sanctuary, and learn about the Ni-Vanuatu traditions in a cultural village. Choose what suits you best!

7. Final thoughts on Naghol Land Diving tour

If you are searching for a tour that seamlessly blends kastom tradition, adrenaline, and cultural richness, Nagol Land Diving Pentecost Island tour is perfect for you. Seeing the Vanuatu bungee jumping ritual performed live was hands down the best day I had in Vanuatu. And the most memorable tour so far. In second place I would put the Tanna volcano tour. The land diving tour was well organized . It was fun, scary, exciting, adventurous, scenic and informative. Like stepping into the past. Unforgettable. Drivers, guides, and pilots were friendly and informative, always wearing a smile. We are in Vanuatu – 4. happiest nation .

There’s truly nothing like the thrill of witnessing courageous divers free-falling from wooden towers, with only lianas on their ankles. Only watching it you get a rush of adrenaline, goose-bumps, you want to scream but are lost for words. Naghol is a true once-in-a-lifetime National Geographic worthy experience . One that served as an inspiration for a modern version of bungee jumping. A true travel bucket list item. I would rate the tour 10/5. It might be out of the Vanuatu travel budget for some, but I can 100% guarantee you that the experience is more than worth it. Remember, always have the courage to jump into the unknown, Anja

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What is land diving? Why is land diving important?

Land diving is a traditional ritual practiced by the Vanuatu people, particularly on the southern part of Pentecost Island. In the ritual, known as “Naghol” or “N’gol,” men are jumping off wooden towers with vines tied to their ankles. Land diving is often considered the precursor to modern bungee jumping.

What is the purpose of land diving in Vanuatu?

Land diving in Vanuatu serves as a cultural ritual and rite of passage, symbolizing the transition from boyhood to manhood. Additionally, it is also a yam harvest ritual believed to bring a good yam harvest and ensure good year for the community.

What is the famous ritual in Vanuatu called?

The famous ritual in Vanuatu is known as “Naghol” or “N’gol,” but it is commonly referred to as land diving. This traditional ceremony involves men leaping off wooden towers with vines tied to their ankles. It holds cultural significance as a rite of passage from boyhood to manhood, and it is also believed to bring prosperity to the community, ensuring a successful yam harvest and fertility.

What is the Vanuatu Bungee jumping ritual called?

The Vanuatu bungee jumping ritual is known as “Naghol” or “N’gol,” and it is more commonly referred to as land diving.

Where did bungee jumping originate?

Bungee jumping originated from the land diving ritual practiced by the Vanuatu people on Pentecost Island in the South Pacific. The traditional ritual, known as “Naghol” or “N’gol,” involves men leaping off wooden towers with vines tied to their ankles.

When are land diving tours available?

Land diving ceremonies in Vanuatu typically take place during certain times of the year, with the most common season being between April and June. These months coincide with the yam harvest and are considered an auspicious time for the Naghol ritual.

Are there other day tours from Port Vila?

Besides the tours on Efate Island, you can go on a Mount Yasur volcano day trip from Port Vila, to Tanna Island, also known as the Tanna volcano tour. Or you can combine the Naghol Land Diving Tour with snorkeling on Epi Island.

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Almost all travellers, including visitors from the UK and the EU, need a visa to travel to Egypt. While it’s possible to get a visa on arrival, it saves time at the airport if you apply online in advance. A single-entry tourist visa costs US$25 (£20). If you plan to stay in the resort towns in Sinai for fewer than 15 days, you do not need a visa. Instead, you receive a ‘permission stamp’ in your passport when you land at Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport. While this option is a money saver, the list of places you’re permitted to visit is quite limited — even Ras Mohamed National Park at the southern tip of Sinai is off limits without the full visa.

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Naghol (Nagol, N’gol, Nangol, Nanggol) Land Diving Tour – Pentecost Island

Pentecost Island is about 200 kilometres due north of Port Vila. It is a lush, mountainous island with a number of waterfalls cascading from its many steep ravines. Every year, from the beginning of April to the end of June, in the hopes of a bountiful yam harvest, the villagers of Southwest Pentecost perform a ritual called the Naghol (also written as Nagol, N’gol, Nangol, Nanggol) or Land Diving. Young and very brave men make spectacular leaps from hand crafted towers up to 30 meters high, with only vines tied to their ankles, to break their fall. They are the first ever “bungee” jumpers. It was this ritual in fact, which inspired A J Hackett to conceive of bungee jumping, as we know it today.

Airport/Resort transfers (within Port Vila)

Scenic flight over cook's reef, past lopevi volcano and over ambrym island’s two active volcanoes (weather permitting), all pentecost island transfers, naghol entry fee, an awesome rite of passage, witness a special traditional practice.

On your way north from Port Vila, you’ll be flown over the stunning Cook’s Reef, past the emerald slopes of Lopevi Island’s majestic, active volcano. If the weather permits, your pilot will then fly you over the twin smoking volcanic vents of Benbow and Marum, on the island of Ambrym.

We operate sedate, high-wing aircraft only, ensuring the best views of these amazing sights.

After landing at south Pentecost Airport, you will be driven approximately 20 minutes to the Land Diving site.

You will then get to witness a ritual seemingly as old as time, where the Naghol Festival participants display ever increasing daring, by jumping from platforms each higher than the last. This culminates in the most death defying leap of all, from the very top of the tower. The spectacle is accompanied by enchanting “kastom” singing and dancing.

The Land Diving is one of those ‘National Geographic’ experiences and one not to be missed.

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Flight time : 2 hrs return

Price : Adults: Vt 59,000 pp ( AUD conversion ) Children: Vt 39,000 (11 years and under)

Tour duration : 8 hours (Pick-up 0730, drop-off 1530)

Days available : Wednesdays and Saturdays, April to June

0730  Pick-up from your resort/hotel 0830  Take off from Port Vila for Pentecost Island 0930  Arrive at Pentecost Island 1030  Land Diving commences 1300  Lunch 1400  Depart Pentecost Island 1500  Arrive in Port Vila 1530  Drop off at your resort

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Sure would appreciate someone who has taken "Best of Moscow by high speed train" from St. Petersburg could please share their impressions of this shore excursion. From the description this sounds like a very long day.

Wondering how the 4 hour train trip was in terms of accommodations, etc. Also what time did you leave the ship and what time at night did you return? Were both legs of the trip on the high speed rail (I read that slower trains also travel the same tracks)?

My wife and I are considering this excursion. We thought that if we are making all the effort to go to Russia then how could we pass up going to Moscow, walking in Red Square, seeing St. Basil, etc.

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If you are considering this on the 2015 June Baltic cruise on Voyager; my suggestion is don't. There is so much to do in St. Petersburg and although a train is one of my favorite ways to travel the time would be far better spent in St. P.

Thanks for the advice. Yes, this would be on the Voyager during the 2015 season but not yet sure exactly which cruise.

We did the Moscow excursion "on a different luxury line", but from your brief description it sounds very much like the same trip, so I will operate on that assumption. It is a VERY long day! We left the ship at 5:30 AM and returned at 12:30 AM. The highspeed train trip is comfortable, and while they call it "Business Class" it does not compare well to the equivalent class on say Rail Europe. When we did it in 2011, we did have highspeed both ways, and the trip back seemed much longer as the adrenaline and excitement had worn off!:D

Moscow itself is not that terribly different from any other big city in the world, but this Cold War kid never thought he would ever stand in Red Square, never mind walk the grounds of The Kremlin, or tour The Kremlin Palace, or see (but not visit) Lenin's Tomb, or visit The Armoury. But he did, and he loved every minute of it! Yes, it is a long day, and you barely scratch a scratch on the surface, but it is worth it. There is a tremendous amount to see in St. Petersburg, but every Baltic cruise goes to St. Petersburg, so you can go back if you choose to. Not every cruiseline offers you the chance to see Moscow.

I have not personally done this tour, but our last time in St Petersburg, the private guide that we hired for a day was leading the regent tour to Moscow on the high speed train the next day. He said it was way better than the previous alternative, which was flying to Moscow and back. He said that you actually got to Moscow faster because you didn't have to deal with airline checkin etc. it did seem like a very long day to me, and there is so much to see and do in st. Petersburg that I didn't consider doing it.

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We toured to Moscow from St. Petersburg via the hi-speed SAPSAN train last September, from a Baltic cruise on the Oceania Marina. You need to have a two-night, three day port call in St. Petersburg to take this tour because the tour typically leaves the ship around 5:00 - 5:30 AM and doesn't return until after midnight the next day. We didn't take the ship's tour; we made private arrangements with TravelAllRussia for three days of touring, the first and third days in St. Petersburg and the second day the tour to Moscow by train. Our cost for the private tour for three days was about the same as what the ship charged for the excursion to Moscow alone. There are a number of private tour agencies that operate in St. Petersburg and offer the Moscow train tours; we would strongly recommend them over the ship's tours.

All three days had private guides with car and driver. The second day, the driver picked us up at the ship and took us to the train, but we were alone on the train, and met in Moscow by the guide on the station platform. After our tour and dinner, we were brought back to the train and after the return train trip met by the driver and taken back to the ship. Because you are alone on the train you must have your own Russian visas.

If this is your first visit to St. Petersburg, I would agree there is much more to see there. We found Moscow somewhat a disappointment, particularly Red Square. The Kremlin and the cathedral in Red Square were also worth seeing. But the best thing we saw was the Moscow subway! I worked for the Washington Metro system back in the 1980s as it grew from 40 to 80 miles and although I was in the computer area, I learned a lot about the challenges of running a subway system. We used the Moscow system to get across the city from where we had dinner to the train station, and I was amazed at the cleanliness', speed of operation, the short headways maintained, and the courtesy of everyone involved. A very impressive experience!

We had been to St. Petersburg before, and so had the time to take a day and go to Moscow. Also, I really like trains, and the SAPSAN is a German train set running on Russian rails. Seats are like first class domestic air, spacious but not too plush or comfortable, but with enough room. Not too much recline, and almost 8 hours on the train in two shots is a lot for an old man. They come through and sell drinks, candy, etc. but the sellers don't speak English and no one around us helped, so we had just poor coffee once coming, and brought stuff with us for the trip back. Not too much to see from the train either, particularly on the return when it is night the whole way.

If you decide to go, take a private tour and avoid the overly expensive ship's tour. I'm glad we did it, but wouldn't bother to repeat the tour; we've seen Moscow.

Thanks so much to all of you for the thorough and thought insight. Yhe information you have provided is most helpful.

countflorida: Your detailed post is very helpful. We are not quite ready for a Baltic cruise but should do so within a year. Time enough to do our pre travel research, bookings and visa gathering.:) Thank you!

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Sure would appreciate someone who has taken "Best of Moscow by high speed train" from St. Petersburg could please share their impressions of this shore excursion. From the description this sounds like a very long day.   Wondering how the 4 hour train trip was in terms of accommodations, etc. Also what time did you leave the ship and what time at night did you return? Were both legs of the trip on the high speed rail (I read that slower trains also travel the same tracks)?   My wife and I are considering this excursion. We thought that if we are making all the effort to go to Russia then how could we pass up going to Moscow, walking in Red Square, seeing St. Basil, etc.

I did this on Seabourn. IMO DONT. Take Aeroflop (er Aeroflot). The train has non folding seats where you are literally knee to knee with your fellow passenger (facing each other). Further they don't believe in air conditioning. It's also the worlds slowed bullet train. I think I would have found more enjoyment wandering around the St. Petersburg and Moscow airports.

Countflorida,

This is a little off topic,, however we had planned a river cruise in Russia but decided we would rather stay on land and have booked about two weeks with Travel-All-Russia using the private guide and driver. I'm curious as to how you found them as a tour company.

The guides they provided were fine. We had a different guide each of the days in St. Petersburg, but both were flexible, pleasant, knowledgeable and spoke English very well, as did the guide in Moscow, incidentally. She was a bit aloof, distant, not too friendly, but otherwise fine. In fact, she was the one who suggested taking the Metro, which unexpectedly became one of the highlights of the Moscow excursion. If I have a complaint with AllTravelRussia, it is with their plan and its execution (more later).

I had requested emphasis on World War II (in Russia, the Great Patriotic War) sites and info. In scheduling us, they weren't careful about dates and a couple of the sites we wanted to see were scheduled on the third day, after we'd been to Moscow. But both sites were closed that day of the week, and that info was readily available, right on web sites describing them. Also, the included meals (lunches in St. Pete, dinner in Moscow) were not what we asked for: light meals with some choices, so we could avoid things we didn't like and choose things we did like. My request was ignored; we were given full Russian meals with a fixed menu, no choice. On the first day, a fish dish was the entre, but I am allergic to fish. Fortunately, I had the e-mail I'd sent with me and showed it to the guide, and she was able to change my entre to chicken, which was very good actually. But we didn't want a 3-4 course lunches or dinner (in Moscow). We had the guide drop the lunch the third day, although we never got any credit or refund. But, particularly in contrast to the ship's tours, the prices were so reasonable we didn't worry too much about it.

The people who were on the ship's tour to Moscow saw us boarding the same train for which they were forced to queue up and wait on the way back, and asked us what we had done. I was candid and open so they were not happy when I explained what we had arranged and particularly what it had cost. Also, when we returned to the ship, we found they had laid on a late supper for those who had gone to Moscow, so up we went and had something. Well, it turns out the late supper was supposed to be just for those on the ship's tour, but we and others on 'independent' tours, there were a dozen or more of us, crashed the party, actually got there first, and they didn't realize it until the larger group arrived and there weren't enough tables/places set. By that time, the 'independents' had all gotten served and were eating; what could they do?

A couple from the larger group sat down with us and asked us about our tour, and they were the ones I told about our arrangement and its cost. They turned to others who’d been with them and announced the details, loudly enough so the whole room heard, which started a lot of bitching and complaining. I gathered they weren't very happy with the ship's tour to begin with, and this was the straw that broke the camel's back. We finished up and beat it out of there, but overheard later that one of the excursion staff came to check on something and ran into a real mess. I caught a cold on the trip, which forced me to bed the second day following in Tallinn, so by the time we reappeared we heard about the contretemps' but apparently no one recalled who started it, thankfully.

Because of what happened to us, I would probably not use AllTravelRussia if I were to go again, or if I did, I would be sure to get confirmation of every detail of the tour. They do have good reviews generally, and we were certainly helped by their visa department and liked the guides and drivers. Their weakness, I say now with full 20:20 hindsight, is that once the sales person who plans the tour, sells it to you and collects your money, he (or she) transfers the plan to their Russia office for implementation; there is no follow-up to make sure it gets done right. And that is where our problems arose; we paid for a custom tour but got a standard package with a few destinations switched, and no one checked them out, even to see when they were open the day we were scheduled to go. If you check every detail that’s important to you, it should be OK, but that’s a hell of a way to have to do business, in my opinion.

Thank you for the 20/20 hindsight observation on your Russian tour operator, and better priced than the ship's excursion cost.

Thanks very much for the feedback.

We had the same experience as you so far as price. We originally booked a Viking Cruise but, hearing some things about the river cruises that made us unhappy, looked into other options. T-A-R cost the same or less than a cruise and had us in hotels for 11 days. We opted for the private tour. They have three tour levels, based on hotels. We originally opted for the four star as it did not cost much more than the three star hotels. Finally we decided to throw it all in and upgraded to five star. In Moscow we will be at the newly opened Kempinsky which is two blocks from Red Square. In St. Petersburg it is the Grand Hotel Europe, one of the most vaunted luxury hotels in Russia. Location is important for us as the tours use up only part of the day so being in the center of everything for our independent touring is important. As with many other cities, the less you pay, the farther out of the center of town you are.

We have been working with our salesman in D.C. and he seems to get back to us with the changes we want. He recently returned from Russia so is up on everything. When I asked they said they paid the full TA commission if I wanted so I got my usual TA on board so he is watching our back and giving us that extra level of comfort. He also set up our air, which I know pays him little or nothing, and got us business class for much less than T-A-R wanted for economy, though it took working for a while with a consolidator. He's happy to get his 10 percent on this trip without having booked it. He also took care of the trip insurance. We've been doing a lot of research on the CC sister site Trip Advisor and will write a report there. We will, I guess, become a source of info for CC members after having spent 5 days in Moscow and 6 in SP.

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Anybody considering a day trip to Moscow from St. Petersburg on the Sapsan may want to look at our travelogue filled with pictures.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1927687

Very informative. Thanks dor sharing. Jeff

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It's also important to note that New Edition's shows at the Encore Theater in Las Vegas only permit concertgoers ages 18 and up — so be sure to bring your ID to get into the group's residency performances.

How much are New Edition's tickets?

Given the high demand for the group's remaining Las Vegas residency shows, tickets to see New Edition in 2024 are relatively expensive. Furthermore, ticket prices vary depending on each show's concert date and demand. Resale ticket prices are comparable to or cheaper than original ticket costs.

The cheapest original ticket prices on Ticketmaster begin at $175 for New Edition's Las Vegas shows on October 30 and November 1. The least expensive seats are generally in the left or right mezzanine. However, most other dates with remaining original tickets are a bit more costly, with the cheapest seats coming in at over $200.

On the other hand, original one-day Saturday tickets for New Edition's Cincinnati Music Festival performance start at only $65. This ticket also lets you see artists like Kem, Stokley, En Vogue, and Coco Jones. Check out the full line-up here .

The least expensive resale tickets available to New Edition's Las Vegas residency on StubHub start at $165 for the group's July 5 performance. Vivid Seats offers similar prices for resale tickets, as the cheapest available Las Vegas show passes begin at $165. However, both sites' base fares are slightly more expensive than the $65 original tickets for the Cincinnati Music Festival, as StubHub's begin at $72 while Vivid Seats' start at $73.

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Who is opening for New Edition's tour?

New Edition does not have any opening acts for their tour. Once the showtime begins in Las Vegas, the R&B group will be the ones to come onstage.

Currently, New Edition has not announced any upcoming international tour dates for their 2024 concert series.

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Volunteers of Champions Autism Network. (Courtesy Champions Autism Network)

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The goal, Becky Large will happily tell you, is “world autism awareness domination.”

She started with Surfside Beach, South Carolina, in 2013 after relocating there from New Jersey. Large knocked on doors, met with business leaders and came up with innovative events to help families like hers impacted by autism feel supported.

The Champion Autism Network (CAN) was so successful that in 2016 Surfside Beach became its first certified autism-friendly travel destination. The City of Myrtle Beach, which the PGA TOUR visits this week, and Horry County followed two years later.

Now, vacation spots in Texas, Florida and Oregon are interested in making families impacted by autism -- some 80% of whom don’t travel due to the challenges -- feel more comfortable and welcome in the community. And CAN is even going international.

“I'm working with an organization in Nairobi, Kenya right now to develop our first autism awareness module in Swahili to educate the parents and teachers and political officials,” Large says.

The Champions Autism Network advocates for world autism awareness. (Courtesy Champions Autism Network)

This week’s Myrtle Beach Classic is one of the many local events and attractions supportive of CAN’s mission. Not only will the organization receive a much-needed grant from the event, the tournament is hosting a a sensory-friendly event at PopStroke, one of a chain of putting courses that is co-owned by Tiger Woods.

Four young adults with autism and two of their parents will be joined at the event on Wednesday by TOUR pros Wilson Furr, Lanto Griffin and Scott Gutschewski. Large is grateful for the increased visibility, as well as the grant, which she says gives her hope.

“It is just a tremendous shot in the arm, and not just financially, but to have the opportunity to get involved with the PGA (TOUR) and golf, which could be a wonderful sport for people with autism because team sports are difficult (for them),” she says. “This kind of thing, it could be good for so many people.”

Autism is a neurological developmental disorder that impacts social interaction, the ability to communicate and repetitive behaviors, according to the National Autism Association. It’s the fastest growing developmental disorder, affecting one in every 36 children, and disproportionately affects males, 4 to 1, over females. Approximately 40% of children with autism are non-verbal.

Lights and loud noises and big crowds can trigger meltdowns in people with autism. Large says some people might see someone having a tantrum and think they are a spoiled child when that person is simply trying to express frustration or displeasure.

“Actually, this is a family in crisis, and we need either love or people that protect us,” Large says. "As you learn more about autism and how it impacts the family unit, then the family doesn't want to leave the house because everybody's judging them.

“So, I try and curate environments so that there's less sensory stimulation for the person with autism, and the family can all come out and play, because if everybody stays home, that's not good for anyone. The siblings, oh my gosh, life for the siblings, especially the younger ones with people on the spectrum is really challenging and difficult.”

Becky Large (right) with Tom Stoltman, who is on the autism spectrum and won the World’s Strongest Man title in Myrtle Beach. (Courtesy Champions Autism Network)

CAN works with restaurants like Myrtle Beach stalwart Johnny D’s Waffles and Bakery to heighten awareness of autism. When there’s a wait, families with an autistic member can show their CAN Autism Travel Card and go to the head of the line. Their order is expedited, and the staff knows where to seat the family and how to treat them with respect. The chef has a son on the spectrum, and the menus feature information about autism.

Among the events CAN sponsors are its flagship monthly movies, as well as birthday bowling bashes. Large can’t remember exactly when she started the film nights, but she does know the first one only drew 12 people. Now between 100-200 attend the free event each month.

“It’s a great gateway activity because there’s not a lot of social interactions,” Large says. “So, the lights are up, the sound is down and the people are free to move around. So, it's not your traditional movie viewing experience, but our families love it. Everybody gets it. Your kid can scream, spin, yell, cry, whatever.”

Melissa Montgomery’s 23-year-old son, Colin, who is on the autism spectrum, was the official greeter at the movies when he was a kid – an activity that eventually turned into his first job. Over the years, the family has taken advantage of many CAN programs and affiliated businesses, like Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach.

“They definitely know, and they're trained, and you just show them your CAN card,” Melissa says. “The aquarium is very peaceful for him. So, if we're having a day where I'm like, he might not be having his best day, we'll go and do that.”

Becky Large (right) started Champion Autism Network in Surfside Beach. (Courtesy Champion Autism Network)

Colin will be playing putt-putt at PopStroke with his dad, Scott. His twin brother, Conner, who is in law school in Kentucky, is coming home to watch the first PGA TOUR event ever held on the Grand Strand. He played golf in high school and their younger sister Kenley is currently doing the same. The family plans to head to the Dunes Club on Saturday, although Melissa isn’t sure how Colin will handle the crowd.

“That will be one where I’ll drive separate and we will probably leave,” she says.

Melissa says she looks for programs like CAN – which has a travel app -- when she and her husband plan family vacations. She tries to fly through airports with sensory-friendly areas or decompression rooms. And she’s always hoping to find the welcoming atmosphere provided by businesses and attractions that Large and CAN have helped to educate in Myrtle Beach.

“It's just been huge for our family,” Melissa says. “ I always know that Becky is fighting for people to understand our kids and to give them a safe place to go and just know that, okay, these people are not going to judge us.”

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