ABOUT US

Travelling as yourself changes the journey.

We create group journeys to discover the world while feeling free, connected and part of a community.

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Group of Apolo travellers exploring the streets of Lisbon together
OUR STORY

We were born to travel as ourselves.

Apolo was born to create a community of travellers who wanted to discover the world with freedom, safety and like-minded people.

We wanted to travel without having to choose between discovering the world and feeling part of something.

Travel should mean freedom: discovering places, sharing moments and doing it while being ourselves.

That is how Apolo Events & Trips was born: not simply to organise trips, but to build a community that discovers the world together.

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Be yourself

Travel freely, without having to measure who you are or how you experience each moment.

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Feel part of something

Join groups where you can meet people and come home with more than photographs.

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Travel with peace of mind

We select experiences and destinations so you can enjoy them with confidence and freedom.

THIS IS APOLO

Places worth discovering. People worth sharing them with.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

The art of travelling as yourself.

Apolo is a boutique LGBTQ+ group travel agency created around a simple idea: discovering the world should never mean hiding who you are.

APOLO EVENTS & TRIPS TRAVEL · COMMUNITY · FREEDOM
WHY APOLO

Freedom should travel with you.

We create group journeys where you can explore extraordinary places while feeling safe, welcome and part of something.

For us, travel is about much more than following an itinerary. It is about discovering new places, meeting people and having the freedom to enjoy every moment without filtering who you are.

That is why we carefully select the destinations, accommodation, partners and experiences that become part of every Apolo journey. Safety, authenticity and well-being are not extras. They are part of the way we travel.

Exclusive experiences. Never exclusion.

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Freedom

Travel without having to measure who you are or how you express yourself.

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Community

Meet people, share experiences and come home with more than photographs.

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Peace of mind

Destinations and experiences selected so you can focus on enjoying the journey.

THE APOLO WAY

Discover the world. Feel free while doing it.

OUR TEAM

The people who make every adventure possible.

We love creating journeys that bring you home with a backpack full of energy, memories and new friendships.

Raúl, Partner and Communications Director at Apolo Events & Trips
APOLO EVENTS & TRIPS THE TEAM
PARTNER · COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

Raúl

“For me, communication isn’t just about sending a message; it’s about drawing the first map of an adventure.”

At Apolo, Raúl works to turn communication into trust and to make sure every person understands, from the very first contact, what it means to travel as part of our community.

“For me, communication isn’t just about sending a message; it’s about drawing the first map of an adventure. At Apolo, my purpose is to turn communication into trust, removing the filters and barriers that LGBTQ+ travellers can often encounter when they travel.

I create narratives that become real experiences: unique and safe adventures where every detail is designed so that you can be at the centre of your own journey.

My greatest satisfaction is knowing that, once the journey is over, what remains is not simply a destination you visited, but an unforgettable memory that stays with you.”

PEOPLE MATTER

Behind every journey there is someone thinking about how you will experience it, share it and remember it.

APOLO COMMUNITY

People who inspire. Journeys worth sharing.

Personalities who share our way of travelling and discover the world alongside Apolo groups.

TRAVEL IS ABOUT SHARING

Different people. Different destinations. One way of experiencing the journey.

YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE
YOUR NEXT JOURNEY COULD START HERE

Find your next Apolo journey.

Discover our upcoming departures or tell us what kind of experience you are looking for. We will help you find the Apolo journey that suits you best.

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2027 TRIPS

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APOLO DECALOGUE

Ten commitments. Our way of understanding travel.

Some things are simply non-negotiable for us. These ten principles are part of every experience we design at Apolo.

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Healthy adventures

Our experiences are built around a healthy approach to leisure. There may be LGBTQ+ nightlife, but never at the expense of enjoying everything the next day has to offer.

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Beyond the conventional

We discover the essentials, but we also seek out places that connect you with nature and the destination, while offering genuine personal and cultural enrichment.

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No one will pressure you

No one is expected to do anything they do not want to do, and no one will be judged. If you fancy a beer, go ahead; if you prefer an alcohol-free experience, no one will pressure you to do otherwise.

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APOLO COMMITMENT

Safety comes first

We only travel to destinations considered safe according to international rankings. We want you to be able to hold your partner’s hand or kiss them with complete freedom.

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Physical activity & wellbeing

We include walking routes, moderate challenges and yoga retreats. We believe physical activity contributes to both physical and emotional wellbeing, and we put that philosophy into practice.

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ALWAYS WITH YOU

24-hour assistance

You will always have someone from Apolo available throughout the adventure to help with any questions or unexpected situations that may arise.

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Healthy, local food

We take gastronomy seriously and seek out local restaurants. We want you to discover authentic dishes while ensuring our presence has a positive impact on the places we visit.

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Organisation & free time

Our journeys combine thoughtful organisation with time for yourself. We design each day so you can experience the destination’s essentials with the group, while leaving space to wander, improvise and discover it in your own way.

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LGBTQ+ friendly partners

We carefully check every accommodation and restaurant to make sure we will be genuinely welcome. Safe spaces where you can be yourself, without filters.

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Details & surprises

We are not here simply to tick boxes: we want to create emotions. We prepare thoughtful details and fun surprises so you come home with a backpack full of memories.

OUR COMMITMENT

Ten principles that are part of every Apolo experience.

WHAT DRIVES US

Travel that brings you home with something more.

We want every Apolo experience to be much more than a few days away from home: a journey you remember, people who stay with you and moments you want to relive.

OUR PURPOSE

Journeys that leave a mark.

We want to turn every journey into a milestone in your life. To come home from an Apolo adventure feeling that you have experienced something truly unforgettable, after a few days of fun, connection and good energy.

And we want to keep making every experience better. That is why, when a journey ends, we listen to the people who lived it to understand what we can improve for the next one.

Every journey helps us make the next one even better.

OUR MISSION

Create adventures you will remember. And a community you will want to return to.

WHAT WE’VE EXPERIENCED SO FAR

Our impact, in numbers.

Every adventure leaves behind stories, friendships and memories. And a few numbers that are beginning to tell the story of everything we are experiencing together.

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0 Steps taken
0 Destination visited
0 Adventurers
0 Meals enjoyed
0 Dinners shared
WHAT WE’VE EXPERIENCED

Adventures that are now part of Apolo.

Every journey leaves behind places discovered, moments shared and memories that stay with us long after we return.

PORTUGAL LISBON
APOLO EXPERIENCE

Lisbon, the way we experienced it.

A city break that captures what we look for in every Apolo journey.

Discovering a city, sharing experiences and leaving room to enjoy the destination naturally, with good energy and like-minded people.

A new destination. A group that starts out as strangers. An adventure to remember.

DESTINATION Lisbon
COUNTRY Portugal
EXPERIENCE Apolo
THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING

We keep adding destinations, experiences, people and memories together.

THE APOLO JOURNAL

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Guides, culture, recommendations and experiences to discover each destination with greater freedom, context and a desire to keep travelling.

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