We’ve reinvented small group travel.
We combine active, immersive adventures with handpicked local experiences that go beyond the guidebook. Partnering with trusted local vendors, we offer exclusive access to hidden gems, while still hitting the must-see highlights—all shared with a small group of curious, open-minded travelers who value connection and discovery.
Adventure Travel
Sri Lanka is a wonderland for adventurers: Buddhist temples and colonial architecture; tea plantations and spice gardens; safari parks and palm-fringed beaches. Book this Premium trip to explore it beyond the typical tourist track. We join a family to cook traditional curries (which we share with our hosts and local monks) and explore Gal Oya with a chief from the forest-dwelling Veddha community. Of course, there are a few highlights we couldn’t miss, including the rock fortress of Sigiriya and safari in Yala National Park, and we’ve scheduled downtime in beachside on the south coast for a chance to kick back and relax.
Deposit & Single Supplement
Non-Refundable Deposit: $1,500
Single Supplement — VERY LIMITED: $1,700
Discover the most impressive mountain range in Italy. The Alta Pusteria valley, on the northern edge of the Dolomites is an ideal destination for a winter hiking adventure with routes leading into Fanes-Sennes Natural Park, along the shoreline of Lago di Braies and beneath the jagged peaks of Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Wearing snowshoes or hiking books, we tackle forest trails and old military tracks to the magnificent viewpoints of Durrakopf and Strudelkopf, learning more about the impact of the First World War here along the way. Our base is the four-star Hotel Adler in the centre of Villabassa, the perfect place to unwind with Michelin-approved cuisine and a wellness centre.
DEPOSIT & SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
Non-Refundable Deposit: $862.50
Single Supplement: $623
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This extraordinary journey is made possible through a long-standing partnership between Fundación Pachamama in Ecuador and Pachamama Alliance in the U.S.—a collaboration rooted in supporting the Achuar people to preserve their rainforest home and culture on their own terms. Take part in ancestral ceremonies, learn from Achuar guides on walks to sacred waterfalls and ancient trees, and listen to stories that illuminate their intimate connection with the natural world. By participating, you will help support the Achuar’s ongoing work to protect their lands and traditions, while rediscovering your own belonging to the living Earth.
Decades after the fall of communism, the Baltic countries of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia remain a mystery to most travelers. We’re not complaining, though; more mystery means fewer crowds and an easier time getting to know these fantastic countries. Beginning in charming cobblestoned Vilnius and ending in beautiful Helsinki, this two-week trip gets to the very heart of the region. Get an up-close glimpse of Riga’s castles and art district, experience rural life in Estonia, and venture into the fortresses and medieval architecture of Tallinn before crossing to Finland by ferry.
Deposit & Single Supplement
Non-Refundable Deposit: $750
Single Supplement: $899
The breathtaking sights of Switzerland are in a league of their own. Experience the charming cities, gorgeous landscapes, and grandeur of the Swiss Alps on this rail journey. Beginning in Geneva, we’ll travel first class with stops in Zermatt (Matterhorn!), St Moritz (Lake St Moritz!), and end in beautiful Zurich. At each stop, you’ll be on your own, to do as you please—a rare itinerary-free trip with Ilse! This trip is all about slowing down and reveling in beauty.
Customization & Deposit
This trip is customizable in 2 ways, click the button to learn more!
Deposit: $500 per person
Head to Norway and hike trails surrounded by immense beauty, while also avoiding the tourist hotspots. The Norwegian fjords are rightly ranked as one of the natural wonders of the world: a contrast of snow-capped mountains, steep green hillsides and powerful waterfalls plunging into calm, clear fjordic waters. Purposefully avoiding the tourist hotspots, we stay at guesthouses within the fjords, providing easy access to some of the most picturesque walking trails in Norway. There’s also time to take a ferry through the sheer cliffs of Naerøyfjord (Narrow Fjord) and ride the Flåm railway, one of the most scenic train journeys in the world.
Volcanic, wild, diverse -- Madeira is a heaven for walkers. On this small-group adventure, we experience the most beautiful routes on this Portuguese island, from gentle strolls along flower-lined levadas (centuries-old waterways) and spectacular coastal footpaths to more demanding forays among the jagged ridges and peaks of the mountainous interior. There’s also time to relax by the sea in Machico village, see waves crash close to shore in Porto Moniz and discover the historic importance of Funchal, an old trade hub for sugar and wine.
Deposit & Single Supplement
Non-Refundable Deposit: $895
Single Supplement — VERY LIMITED SUPPLY: $878
Hike the most scenic trails around Mont Blanc, enjoying stirring Alpine views each day. Guided by an International Mountain Guide, we discover the wild beauty of the region, including the Chamonix Valley and Lac Blanc, while also taking the opportunity to walk sections of the iconic Tour du Mont Blanc Circuit, Europe’s great long-distance hiking trail. In the evenings, we return to our Alpine chalet, where our welcoming hosts have created a home-from-home atmosphere and cook up a feast.
Deposit & Single Supplement
Non-Refundable Deposit: $875
Single Supplement: $850
It is a profound experience to set eyes upon Antarctica for the first time. Breathtaking vistas, otherworldly wildlife and the journey itself leave an indelible mark on visitors. Here is a land of paradoxes: the world's biggest desert that is also the world's largest ice sheet, nearly two miles thick. Virtually unexplored just 150 years ago, this continent belongs to no nation, and is protected by an international treaty for peaceful scientific pursuit. In the footsteps of explorers such as Shackleton, Amundsen, and Scott, you will be one of the few to discover the world’s last truly wild frontier. Each day brings new surprises and the opportunity to change plans to maximize adventure opportunities and wildlife sightings, by adapting to ever-changing weather.
DEPOSIT & INCLUSIONS
Non-Refundable Deposit: $4000 per person
Final Balance Due: December 27, 2026 (This can be paid in installments before the due date — we'll create a schedule together.)
Single Supplement: not available