Surrounded by enchanting sceneries including ancient cities, bustling bazaars, and pristine mountain landscapes, our walking journeys transport you straight to the core of each fascinating destination. Enjoy these wondrous adventures each step of the way with local encounters and great travel companions.
Voyage to some of the world’s most spectacular places by small ship cruise!
Africa
Explore Paine National Park, track pumas with an expert, see King Penguins and other Tierra del Fuego wildlife, cruise Admiralty Sound, stay on historic estancias.
Experience the 2023 total solar eclipse with a renowned astronomer, cruise the wilderness coast of Kimberley, Australia, see the Komodo dragons of Indonesia
Experience amazing snorkeling at Turneffe Island on the Belize Barrier Reef, and hiking and Mayan discoveries at beautiful Chaa Creek Lodge in the verdant Maya Mountains.
Discover Bolivia’s otherworldly landscapes and indigenous cultures during our adventure to La Paz, Salar de Uyuni, Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve, the village of Tarabuco, and Sucre.
Enjoy beautiful safari camps and in the Okavango Delta, witness the majesty of Victoria Falls, and safari among the world-famous elephant herds of Hwange National Park.
On this Private Journey, explore the fascinating wildlife of Brazil's famed Pantanal from a secluded ecolodge and by riverboat, then delight in the charms of Rio de Janeiro.
Explore Paine National Park, track pumas with an expert, see King Penguins and other Tierra del Fuego wildlife, cruise Admiralty Sound, stay on historic estancias.
In Southwest China, discover exquisite Guizhou Province, a hidden realm of ancient Ming, Old Han, and Miao villages and misty valleys dotted with spirit shrines. Enjoy village-to-village hikes and rare cultural opportunities.
This journey brings you from the lively capital city of Bogotá to the cloud forests of Iguaque National Park and the rugged Cañón de Chicamocha.
With an expert naturalist, explore renowned Monteverde Cloud Forest, hike the trails of Arenal Volcano National Park, and discover the Caribbean deltas of lush Tortuguero National Park, home to 13 of Costa Rica’s 16 endangered mammal species.
Arenal Volcano National Park, the Caribbean waterways of Tortuguero National Park, and Manuel Antonio National Park on the sparkling Pacific are all on this private journey in nature-blessed Costa Rica.
Enjoy hikes and cultural exploration in Motovun, a spectacular walled town, Pula, with its immense Roman amphitheater, the cliff-top village of Lubenice, the harbor town of Veli Lovinj, and the World Heritage Site of Trogir.
Experience hiking, biking, and sea kayaking along the glorious Dalmatian Coast in Croatia on this delightful Private Journey.
Enjoy hikes through thriving vineyards, past 13th century monasteries, and between massive stone castles in the wooded countryside, discover the medieval treasures of Bratislava, Cesky Krumlov, and Prague.
Voyage through the western islands of the Galápagos, snorkel with playful sea lions, hike past dancing blue-footed boobies, and experience the wonder of Darwin's islands on this fascinating 8-day cruise.
Cruise the eastern islands of Darwin's famed archipelago, including Genovesa Island, prime nesting site of beautiful red-footed boobies, colorful South Plaza Island, with its hybrid iguanas, and Santa Fé, a great place to snorkel.
Aboard our delightful 16-passenger sailing yacht, set out for a comprehensive 15-day cruise through all the major islands of Darwin's "enchanted" archipelago and enjoy one of the greatest natural history experiences in the world.
Charter a luxury yacht with your naturalist guide,and set off into Darwin’s world for an active journey full of nature hikes and wildlife wonders, including fantastic snorkeling with playful sea lions.
Hike the best trails of England's stunning Cotswold Way and Wales' rugged Pembrokeshire Coast Path, with overnights in historic manor houses and inns.
Magical walks, village markets, visits to original prehistoric caves with a specialist, and much more are in store on our new journey from the Dordogne to the Ardèche, linking Southwest and Southeast France.
Explore Greece from the ancient sanctuary of Olympia to the sun-drenched Cyclades Islands, including Delos, birthplace of Apollo, and glamorous Mykonos.
Explore elegant colonial Antigua, the mountain village of Chichicastenango, with its famous open-air market, stunning volcano-ringed Lake Atitlán, and Tikal, greatest of all Mayan sites.
Experience amazing snorkeling at Turneffe Island on the Belize Barrier Reef, and hiking and Mayan discoveries at beautiful Chaa Creek Lodge in the verdant Maya Mountains.
April 2023
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Explore Southern India by rail from Mumbai to Hyderbad with tours of ancient sites, sophisticated cities, and overnights at a seaside resort and palace hotels.
Explore with your own private guide in the ancient cities of Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Jaipur as well as fabulously preserved Moghul capital of Fatehpur Sikri, then enjoy sunrise over the glorious Taj Mahal in Agra.
With your private guide, discover the ancient Buddhist caves of Ellora and Ajanta, the exquisite temples of Madurai, the tropical waterways of Kerala aboard a private houseboat, and the ancient trading port of Kochi.
Experience the 2023 total solar eclipse with a renowned astronomer, cruise the wilderness coast of Kimberley, Australia, see the Komodo dragons of Indonesia
In northern Italy, we enjoy superb hikes in Piemonte, Lombardia, and the Veneto along with wine and cheese tastings, a cooking class, and elegant meals created by some of Italy’s most legendary chefs.
Discover the 2,000-year-old heritage of Sardinia in its captivating village festivals, complete with colorful parades, masked dancers, medieval tournaments, dancing in the streets, and horse races.
September 12-21, 2022
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Discover Puglia with a private journey of cultural adventures and hikes, plus visits to Alberello’s trulli homes, the hill town of Ostuni, and magnificent Matera.
Take a private journey to unlock Rome’s secrets on walks and hikes, enjoy village to village hikes across the rolling Tuscan hills from medieval San Gimignano.
On this wonderful cultural adventure in Japan, explore the majestic Himeji Castle, the ancient town of Kurashiki, the samurai streets and traditional potters of Hagi, and the exquisite walking trails of Kumano Kodo, where we’ll join pilgrims on thousand-year-old forest paths.
Experience the wonders of Japan with this winter adventure in Hokkaido. See the snow monkeys, winter cranes, and the Sapporo Snow Festival.
Cultural walking adventure: teahouses and gardens of Kyoto, mountain town of Takayama, Matsue's feudal castle, overnights in charming ryokans.
Join your private guide to explore the magnificent Roman ruins at Jerash, the ethereal desert canyon of Wadi Rum, haunt of T. E. Lawrence, and the extraordinary lost city of Petra, a World Heritage Site.
Explore Madagascar's remote and seldom-visited nature reserves renowned for their endemic biodiversity: Ranomafana and Isalo National Parks, and Andasibe Reserve, home to the indri lemurs.
Explore Andasibe, Berenty, and Ankarana and Amber Mountain National Parks on this natural history adventure in Madagascar. Search for a wide variety of wildlife including chameleons and lemurs, visit surreal landscapes, and see unique flora found nowhere else on Earth.
A once-in-a-lifetime natural history adventure in Madagascar introduces you to a variety of lemurs, surreal landscapes, and botanical wonders found nowhere else on Earth with Trip Leader Roger Williams.
Experience the wildlife wonders of Madagascar on a Private Journey with exclusive accommodations, private flights, top-notch guides, and flexible activities each day, from sundowners among the baobabs to early morning bird walks and exciting night excursions into the forests.
Sea kayak and snorkel in the Sea of Cortez, watch breaching whales from the comfort of your small ship cruise on this adventure to Baja Sur.
Discover the inspiring landscapes of Mongolia, from the legendary Gobi Desert to the vast steppes of the heart of Mongolia, visit thriving Buddhist monasteries, ride horses (and camels!), and experience the hospitality of traditional nomads.
Experience the glorious dunes of the Moroccan Sahara, visit magical Fes, Marrakesh, and seaside Essaouira, explore the spectacular red-rock canyons of Todra and Dades.
Explore Cordoba, Seville, and the pueblos blancos of Ronda and Grazalema, then ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar to visit Tangier, the Rif Mountains, and medieval Fes.
Discover the bazaars of Marrakesh, the grandeur of the Sahara, the imperial cities of Rabat and Fes, with accommodations in elegant hotels and riads.
Track leopards at Okonjima and elephants in Damaraland, safari in Etosha National Park, climb the dunes at Sossusvlei, and take a 3-day walking safari in NamibRand Nature Reserve.
Embark on a private journey through Sossusvlei Dunes, Damaraland, and Etosha National Park at your own pace in Namibia.
Journey into Nepal's Tibetan region of Mustang, a once-forbidden kingdom, where we hike through otherworldly landscapes, witness the colorful Tiji festival, and see 15th century murals in Mustang's ancient monasteries.
Join Trip Leader Stefano Pozzi to hike spectacular ridgelines above UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord and serene Hjørundfjord, explore by RIB boat and kayak, and discover traditional rural villages
Enjoy fine hotels and cultural exploration in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, visit traditional Quechua hamlets and hidden Inca sites, with a special overnight at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, right at the ruins.
With your private guide, explore Cusco, ancient heart of the Inca Empire, and the beautiful Urubamba Valley, sacred to the Incas, then head to glorious Machu Picchu, perched on a sheer precipice 1,500 feet above the Urubamba River.
Hike legendary El Camino pilgrim trails in Castile and Portugal's Douro Valley vineyards, enjoy cultural adventures from Bilbao to Porto with your private guide.
Explore intriguing Moscow, then head into medieval Russia, visiting the "Golden Ring" of towns along the Volga River, including Rostsov and Sergeiv Posad, with a grand finale In St. Petersburg, romantic city of palaces and art.
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Enjoy hikes through thriving vineyards, past 13th century monasteries, and between massive stone castles in the wooded countryside, discover the medieval treasures of Bratislava, Cesky Krumlov, and Prague.
Enjoy hikes and cultural exploration in Motovun, a spectacular walled town, Pula, with its immense Roman amphitheater, the cliff-top village of Lubenice, the harbor town of Veli Lovinj, and the World Heritage Site of Trogir.
Explore Cape Town's beautiful landscapes and world-renowned wineries, soak up the mist and stunning views of Victoria Falls, and safari in two of Africa's prized parks: Greater Kruger National Park and Hwange National Park.
Hike the ancient pilgrim trail to the holy city of Santiago de Compostela on Spain's legendary pilgrimage route.
Explore Cordoba, Seville, and the pueblos blancos of Ronda and Grazalema, then ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar to visit Tangier, the Rif Mountains, and medieval Fes.
Hike legendary El Camino pilgrim trails in Castile and Portugal's Douro Valley vineyards, enjoy cultural adventures from Bilbao to Porto with your private guide.
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On this private trip, take a ride on the famous Glacier Express, explore Lugano’s lake town and the enchanting alpine villages of St. Moritz and Zermatt, and finish with a hike at the iconic Matterhorn.
June 2022
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Explore the brilliant coast of Turkey in a traditional "gulet" yacht. Glories of Rome, Greece, and Lycia along the Aegean coast, day hikes, unrivaled ruins, and cultural visits.
With your private guide, explore the monuments of Istanbul, the volcanic moonscape of Cappadocia, magnificent Ephesus, and Bodrum on the Aegean Coast.
Sail the exquisite Turquoise Coast in your own private gulet (yacht), visit the Byzantine cave churches of Cappadocia and the marble-paved streets of magnificent Roman Ephesus, explore the treasures of Istanbul.
Enjoy a week-long cruise along the coast of Washington and the San Juan Islands exploring old-growth forests, hiking green peaks, and paddling waters teeming with whales and other fascinating marine life.
Hiking, sea kayaking, and natural history adventure by private expedition vessel, and marine life from orcas to whales.
Explore the wonders of Alaska's Glacier Bay, with kayaking and Zodiac excursions, and wonderful on-board amenities aboard a private expedition vessel.
In Alaska's remote reaches, you'll kayak in protected coves, hike in spectacular glacial landscapes, encounter an amazing variety of wildlife, and stay aboard our historic 86-foot vessel.
With your private naturalist guide, enjoy the wildlife of Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons, including wolf viewing, plus hikes, a float on the Snake River, and wonderful lodging.
With your private naturalist guide, go wolf-watching in Yellowstone’s winter beauty, with snowshoe and cross-country ski outings tailored to your interests, plus extend your journey to Old Faithful Snow Lodge by snowcoach.
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May 2023
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Hike the best trails of England's stunning Cotswold Way and Wales' rugged Pembrokeshire Coast Path, with overnights in historic manor houses and inns.
Track game on foot, explore by open 4WD vehicles, look for nocturnal wildlife on night drives, and explore unspoiled South Luangwa National Park. Small groups, expert guides.
Private Journey to Zambia to track game on foot, explore by open 4WD vehicles on exciting morning and night drives, and explore South Luangwa National Park.
Explore Cape Town's beautiful landscapes and world-renowned wineries, soak up the mist and stunning views of Victoria Falls, and safari in two of Africa's prized parks: Greater Kruger National Park and Hwange National Park.
Journey to Zimbabwe and discover the wildlife of Hwange National Park and Victoria Falls.
Discover the secret season of safari in Zimbabwe when the bush is green, wildlife is abundant, and Victoria Falls is at its fullest.
Enjoy beautiful safari camps and in the Okavango Delta, witness the majesty of Victoria Falls, and safari among the world-famous elephant herds of Hwange National Park.
Explore Cape Town's beautiful landscapes and world-renowned wineries, soak up the mist and stunning views of Victoria Falls, and safari in two of Africa's prized parks: Greater Kruger National Park and Hwange National Park.
Hike from Siena to Rome on the legendary Via Francigena pilgrim trail, enjoying the villages, cultures, cuisines, and wines of Tuscany and Lazio.
