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We travel the way we'd want to
Small groups, local guides and enough time in each place to actually feel it. That's been the whole idea since 2009.
to Peru
It started with twelve strangers on the Inca Trail
Our founder, Lena Arroyo (fictional), ran her first trip in 2009: a group of twelve, a borrowed minibus and a guide named Rubén who is still with us today.
What began as one route through Peru is now twelve journeys across four continents. We've grown, but we've kept the rules that made that first trip work: keep groups small, hire guides who live there, and never rush a good morning.
Today our team of 24 works from Denver and alongside more than 60 guides and partners in the countries we visit. Every itinerary is walked by our own staff before it goes on sale.
See where we goThree promises on every trip
Small is better
Fourteen travelers, maximum. It's the difference between a tour bus and a table at someone's home.
Locals lead
Our guides grew up where you're traveling. They're paid fairly, year-round, and design the trips with us.
Leave it better
We measure the footprint of every departure and fund projects chosen by the communities we visit.
The people behind your trip
Trip specialists who've traveled every route they sell. Team members shown are fictional.
Lena Arroyo
Founder & Director
Marcus Bell
Head of Operations
Ana Sorensen
Trip Specialist, Europe
David Okafor
Trip Specialist, Africa
Where your money goes
Roughly 70 cents of every dollar you spend with us stays in the country you visit. Here's how.
Locally owned stays
Family-run inns, ryokan and guesthouses over international chains wherever we can.
Fair pay for crews
Porters, drivers and guides on published, audited wage rates, including off-season retainers.
Carbon contribution included
Every fare includes a contribution to verified reforestation projects in Peru and Tanzania.
Ready when you are
Browse 2027 departures or tell us what you have in mind. We'll take it from there.