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Twelve people or fewer, so the group still fits in one boat.

This is an intimate, curated journey where small parties—typically 8 to 16 people—explore destinations together under expert local guidance. Travelers enjoy flexible itineraries, access off-the-beaten-path sites, and foster meaningful connections with both fellow trip members and host communities. This sustainable travel model minimizes environmental footprint while supporting local family-run businesses, boutique stays, and authentic cultural experiences.

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A river running through a deep moss-covered canyonFeatured

Iceland's South Coast, Iceland

South Coast and Glacier Lagoon

Six days between Reykjavík and Jökulsárlón, driving nothing.

  • 6 days · 5 nights
  • Max 12
  • Easy

from $3,180

per person

The terraces of Machu Picchu below Huayna PicchuFeatured

Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, Peru

Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

Seven days, acclimatised properly, with the ruins on day six.

  • 7 days · 6 nights
  • Max 12
  • Moderate

from $2,390

per person

A lantern-lit lane of wooden machiya houses in KyotoFeatured

Kyoto and the Nakasendo, Japan

Kyoto and the Kiso Valley

Eight days, two cities and thirty kilometres of old post road.

  • 8 days · 7 nights
  • Max 10
  • Moderate

from $3,450

per person

Snow-dusted mountain ridge at sunriseFeatured

Mount Kenya, Kenya

Mount Kenya: Sirimon to Chogoria

Up the dry side, down the beautiful one. Point Lenana at sunrise.

  • 5 days · 4 nights
  • Max 10
  • Challenging

from $1,650

per person

Flamingos wading in a shallow soda lakeFeatured

Great Rift Valley, Kenya

Rift Valley Lakes Safari

Three soda lakes, four days, one vehicle and no fixed departure.

  • 4 days · 3 nights
  • Max 8
  • Easy

from $980

per person

A walker crossing a suspension bridge in cloud forest

Coast to Cloud Forest, Costa Rica

Cloud Forest, Volcano and Pacific

Eight days, three habitats, and a lot of things that only come out at night.

  • 8 days · 7 nights
  • Max 12
  • Easy

from $2,680

per person

A fiord at dusk with peaks reflected in still water

Fiordland and the Southern Alps, New Zealand

Fiordland and the Routeburn

Nine days on the South Island, three of them walking.

  • 9 days · 8 nights
  • Max 10
  • Challenging

from $4,250

per person

Desert camp tents under a night sky in the Sahara

Atlas and the Sahara, Morocco

Marrakech, the Atlas and the Dunes

Seven days from the souks to Erg Chebbi and back over the pass.

  • 7 days · 6 nights
  • Max 12
  • Easy

from $1,490

per person

Sailing dhow silhouetted against a low sun

Swahili Coast, Kenya

Lamu Dhow and Islands

Six days on the water, with nowhere in particular to be.

  • 6 days · 5 nights
  • Max 12
  • Easy

from $1,420

per person

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