Private Travel with JOURNEYS 

JOURNEYS has the unique wide-ranging capability to provide you with an exotic custom travel plan. In most of our destinations, we can customize a private departure for you, for your family or friends, or for your school group or organization. The tours, treks and safaris in our catalogs and website can serve as models to inspire your own unique trip.

On a JOURNEYS private trip, you will have the same phenomenal guides and experiences as participants on pre-scheduled group trips and, depending on the size of your private party, costs may not be higher. If you come to us with a group of ten, your trip may be free.

We have firsthand experiences and long-standing relationships in our destinations.

PRIVATELY ANYTIME TRIPS
Ancient Wonders of Egypt
Cost: $4,295-$4,550  •  Duration: 12 days

Behold the mysteries of Egypt. Let this superbly-guided, wonderfully-accommodated, in-depth exploration of the region entice you to the Middle East. Enjoy a short cruise along the Nile and visits to...

Nepal: Annapurna Family Trek
Cost: $2,295  •  Duration: 14 days

This trek is a unique cross-cultural experience that is both an educational adventure and a moderate physical challenge, sure to delight your whole family!JOURNEYS’ objective is to make a very...

Nepal: Annapurna Lodge Trek
Cost: $1,995  •  Duration: 10 days

This is one of the best treks in the world for getting close to very high peaks without going to very high elevations. Explore the Annapurna Conservation Area and enjoy...

Nepal: Annapurna Panorama Trek
Cost: $2,695  •  Duration: 15 days

This trekking adventure combines Nepal’s fascinating culture and vivid landscapes with an exhilarating journey to the heights of the Annapurna mountain range. The trip begins in Kathmandu, where you’ll get...

Nepal: Annapurna Sanctuary Trek
Cost: $2,995  •  Duration: 19 days

This is one of the best treks in the world for getting close to very high peaks without going to very high elevations. Explore the Annapurna Conservation Area and enjoy...

Nepal: Around Annapurna Trek
Cost: $2,895  •  Duration: 24 days

This trek is the classic route that circumnavigates the entire Annapurna Massif. It is the best way to see the Annapurnas up close. Apart from the spectacular mountain scenery, you...

Burma: Bagan and Beyond
Cost: $2,395  •  Duration: 8 days

Travel more deeply into the countryside. You guide leads your trip to the ruins of Bagan, the village flower markets and historical sites of Mandalay and numerous sites in-between...

Captivating Cambodia
Cost: $1,695  •  Duration: 7 days

Savor the full flavor and spirit of ancient and contemporary culture on this in-depth exploration of the great and lesser-known sites around Phnom Penh and Angkor Wat. Also visit Tonle...

China Unchanged
Cost: $3,495  •  Duration: 15 days

Take an unusual journey on China's back roads. Explore hanging temples, ancient grottoes and old walled cities. Visit in many different traditional villages. Enjoy beautiful scenery, delicious local foods, and...

Bhutan: Chomolhari Trek
Cost: $4,295  •  Duration: 12 days

This trek is our interpretation of the classic trek route in Bhutan. Winding its way up through the foothills, up a sheer valley, past ancient monastery fortresses and crossing two...

Classic Rwanda & Uganda
Cost: $6,510-$7,994  •  Duration: 12 days

This safari traces the western Rift Valley in the very heart of Africa. On the savannah plains below the Rwenzoris, see the great game of Africa in Queen Elizabeth National...

Comprehensive Cambodia
Cost: $1,995  •  Duration: 9 days

Cambodia is worth spending more time than just a few days. This trip includes a thorough visit to the ruins of the Siem Reap area, but also includes an exploration...

Costa Rica Natural Wonders for Families
Cost: $1,625-$2,825  •  Duration: 8 days

For nature-loving families, Costa Rica is perfect! Share in the wonders of the rain forest, the pleasure of jungle rivers, and the drama of the volcanic terrain. Costa Rica has...

Costa Rica Tropical Treasures
Cost: $2,795  •  Duration: 9 days

In Costa Rica, you’ll find more environmental diversity than in any other small country. Enjoy the tropical rain forests, the rivers and beaches, the mist-covered cloud forests, and the dramatic...

Egypt: Desert Oases & the Nile Valley
Cost: $4,200-$4,620  •  Duration: 14 days

Experience the Egypt most visitors never see. In addition to the Great Pyramids in Cairo and the temples in Luxor, delve into the desert and the hidden treasures of Egypt....

Discover Morocco
Cost: $3,275-$3,800  •  Duration: 12 days

Morocco's compelling natural landscape, rich architectural tradition, and fascinating cultural heritage will inspire and delight you. Morocco has often been described as an oasis of the senses, offering the beauty...

Burma: Echoes of Antiquity
Cost: $2,895  •  Duration: 11 days

Our highly-complimented Burmese guides lead your trip to the ruins of Bagan, the markets and historical sites of Mandalay and numerous sites in-between on this exceptionally friendly, non-government, personalized visit....

Enchanted China: A Family Adventure
Cost: $3,095  •  Duration: 12 days

This twelve day family China trip is guaranteed to impress the whole family by combining China’s must-see sites with the quirky local attractions beloved by local Chinese families. The tour...

Nepal: Everest From the East
Cost: $3,295  •  Duration: 19 days

No area of the Himalayas provides more dramatic scenery or ecological and cultural diversity than the remote Arun Valley of Eastern Nepal. This unique trek takes you on an adventure...

Nepal: Everest Lodge Trek
Cost: $2,295  •  Duration: 10 days

If you do not have the time to do the Everest Sherpa Trek, then you can enjoy the same cross-cultural experience in less time on this trek. Or, you may...

Nepal: Everest Sherpa Country Trek
Cost: $3,195  •  Duration: 19 days

Everest offers an enduring experience of natural beauty, geological magnificence and profound cross-cultural discovery. This trek follows much of the same route as the early Everest climbing expeditions, but in...

Nepal: Everest Sherpa Country Walk-in Trek
Cost: $3,500  •  Duration: 26 days

On this trek, the first week at moderate altitudes allows you more time for acclimatization and conditioning, and places you at the foot of the great Khumbu Valley offering an...

Exclusive South India
Cost: $3,250  •  Duration: 15 days

Southern India is a very different world from the North. Life is more laid back and everything seems greener and gentler. Enjoy the picturesque villages, the gracious people and the...

Exotic India
Cost: $3,150  •  Duration: 13 days

Let India enchant you. Experience the antiquity and diversity of her culture, the hospitality of her people, and the riches of her landscape. Lose yourself in the colors and chaos...

G'Day Australia for Families!
Cost: $2,095-$4,095  •  Duration: 11 days

G'day mates and welcome to Oz! It may seem like the never-never, but it's only the bush. Take a bo peep at the Rock and the roos. Try vegemite for...

Panama: Golden Isthmus Odyssey
Cost: $3,195  •  Duration: 10 days

Panama is a fascinating nation that welcomes visitors fervently. With seven Indian tribes and its Spanish heritage, it is a country of cultural and historical significance. Its 940 recorded bird...

Uganda & Rwanda: Gorillas in the Virungas & Bwindi
Cost: $5,075-$5,975  •  Duration: 8 days

This safari will take you to three incredible gorilla parks – Parc National des Volcans (PNV) in Rwanda, and Nkuringo and Bwindi in Uganda. It offers an opportunity to track...

China: Great Gorges and Sacred Peaks
Cost: $2,950  •  Duration: 13 days

Explore a wild corner of China where the three great rivers originating on the Tibetan Plateau cut deep gorges through the eastern Himalayas in one of the most culturally diverse...

Great Green Guyana
Cost: $3,695-$4,495  •  Duration: 10 days

Experience the real nature of Guyana across the mountains, waterfalls, lakes, savannahs, wild coastal plain forests, and vast areas of largely pristine and sparsely inhabited Amazonian rainforest. Expect Great Green...

Greece Odyssey
Cost: $4,995  •  Duration: 11 days

Explore Greece, a land where pure blue skies and sparkling waters provide the backdrop for breathtaking scenery. Take a walk through olive trees, explore rocky formations and lose yourself among...

Nepal: Himalayan Discovery Safari
Cost: $2,995  •  Duration: 17 days

The Himalayan Discovery Safari is an excellent introduction to the scenic beauty and cultural diversity of Nepal. This itinerary combines a middle-elevation, easy-paced trek with a short raft trip and...

Bhutan: Himalayan Kingdom Explorer
Cost: $3,250  •  Duration: 9 days

Learn about Bhutan's culture through this non-trekking exploration of its monasteries and museums. Meet Bhutanese in their homes, villages and farms and savor the richness of the Kingdom's natural history....

Nepal: Himalayan Lodge Trek
Cost: $2,395  •  Duration: 11 days

This trek allows you to savor some of the best hiking in the world with only a two-week time commitment. Utilizing local lodges, you will experience not only beautiful scenery,...

Peru: Incas and Amazon for Families
Cost: $3,295-$3,895  •  Duration: 14 days

The Amazon and the Andes are yours on an amazing two week adventure. In Peru your family will enjoy delightfully contrasting, highly educational experiences on a beautifully paced, expertly guided...

Asia: Indochina Grand Adventure
Cost: $3,920  •  Duration: 30 days

This amazing, superbly guided four-country journey will give you remarkable insight into one of southeast Asia’s most vibrant and colorful regions. At your first stop in Bangkok, you’ll visit...

Kenya Million Animal Safari
Cost: $3,825  •  Duration: 11 days

For more than two decades, this unique safari has been a great choice for combining incredible wildlife viewing, hiking and African cross-cultural experiences. In 2008, we are further refining this...

India & Ladakh: Ladakh Cultural Trek
Cost: $3,595  •  Duration: 18 days

This trip combines the Indus Valley Odyssey with a 10-day trek in the Markha Valley. Begin at Stok Palace, trek through narrow canyons and cross 16,500' Gandha La into the...

Laos Highlights
Cost: $1,995  •  Duration: 7 days

Savor the crafts, culture and hospitality of Laos with a river trip, visits to ancient temples, a gorgeous palace and traditional villages. This trip includes comfortable hotels and intimate cultural...

Laos Odyssey
Cost: $2,095  •  Duration: 6 days

Board a local river launch for a comfortably-paced, guided 2-day trip down the Mekong with frequent stops for villages, nature, temples or whatever you fancy. Explore the sites of scenic...

Madagascar Lemur Adventure
Cost: $3,600-$4,095  •  Duration: 9 days

Since 1989, we have delighted in helping travelers explore Madagascar. This remote, unique, and exotic island is richer in indigenous flora and fauna than any other country in the world....

Mongolia Lakes and Legends
Cost: $4,050  •  Duration: 14 days

Mongolia is the Montana of Central Asia. Sparsely populated, vast grasslands paint the gently rolling steppes between deserts, high mountains and pristine lakes. This trip savors spectacular and varied environments,...

Morocco Imperial Cities
Cost: $2,550-$2,975  •  Duration: 8 days

Enjoy a week of in-depth cultural and historical interpretation in the Middle Atlas region and along the North Atlantic Coast. This carefully tailored itinerary takes you to Morocco's fabled cities...

Papua New Guinea: Mt. Wilhelm Traverse
Cost: $3,390  •  Duration: 10 days

Mt. Wilhelm, at 14,880 feet, is the highest peak in Papua New Guinea. The traverse from Ambullua to Keglsugl offers a unique way to experience the country's highest mountain. This...

Belize: Mysteries of the Maya
Cost: $3,150  •  Duration: 9 days

This is one of the best guided tropical nature and culture trips you will find. Whether you enjoy hiking in a beautiful rainforest, or comfortable lodge accommodations within easy reach...

Nepal Namaste!
Cost: $1,995  •  Duration: 8 days

Enjoy the mountain scenery, natural history and diverse traditional cultures of Nepal. This program combines three modules-Kathmandu; the ancient villages of the surrounding valley; and an elephant safari in Royal...

India & Ladakh: Northern Ladakh Trek
Cost: $2,995  •  Duration: 13 days

This area is one of the world's best places to learn about Tibetan Buddhism. Your Ladakhi guide knows the villagers, teachers and monks you meet along the way. He is...

Panama Discovery
Cost: $2,850  •  Duration: 8 days

This trip is a great introduction to the country's natural environments including the Panama Canal watershed, the Chiriqui highlands, and the alluring Caribbean Sea of Bocas del Toro....

Burma: Sacred Sites & Sancturaries
Cost: $3,395  •  Duration: 15 days

The best in-depth, contemplation-paced exploration of Buddhist Burma.

Peru: Sacred Valley of the Incas
Cost: $3,575  •  Duration: 9 days

This is a marvelous introduction to the Andean culture of today and the Incan civilization of the past. Your in-depth exploration will include the city of Cusco and the...

Bhutan: Samtengang Trek
Cost: $4,050  •  Duration: 11 days

This is a remote and little-known trek in central Bhutan with excellent scenery, wilderness and cultural encounters at lower and middle altitudes. Hike through vast forests and remote villages accompanied...

Peru: Secret Paths of the Incas
Cost: $3,950  •  Duration: 12 days

The Spanish Conquistadors never found Machu Picchu. The secret paths that you will be walking somehow eluded them. Fortunately, other tourists haven’t found these paths either. Travel to Cusco and...

Thailand: Secrets of Siam
Cost: $1,995  •  Duration: 8 days

Secrets of Siam will reveal to you what some Thais, but few tourists, know about the great pleasures and treasures of northern Thailand. Choose this trip if you appreciate learning...

Thailand: Secrets of Siam for Families
Cost: $2,295  •  Duration: 11 days

Thailand is a country seeped in ancient traditions, exotic hill tribes nestled among the mountains, tranquil temples, traditional crafts, and modern urban excitement. The variety of cultural influences have blended...

Spirit of Kenya
Cost: $3,195  •  Duration: 9 days

Everyone gets a window seat on this incredible Kenya wildlife safari! Enjoy eight superb safari days as part of a small, expertly-guided trip. Quality accommodations in lodges and permanent tented...

Tanzania Culture & Wildlife
Cost: $5,895-$6,445  •  Duration: 13 days

Embark on a 4x4 guided safari to view and photograph East Africa’s greatest wildlife concentrations and meet some of Tanzania’s fantastic people. Enjoy daily game drive safaris through the...

Tanzania Wild Wonders (July-Oct)
Cost: $5,395-$6,250  •  Duration: 10 days

A superb safari anytime of the year. From November through June, safaris focus on the Serengeti where the large herds reside. From July through October, safaris follow the...

Tanzania Wild Wonders (Nov-June)
Cost: $5,395-$6,250  •  Duration: 10 days

A superb safari anytime of the year. From November through June, safaris focus on the Serengeti where the large herds reside. From July through October, safaris follow the...

China & Tibet: Tea Horse Expedition
Cost: $3,195  •  Duration: 13 days

Tibet enjoys fame as "The Roof of the World" - and the road from Yunnan to Lhasa is the toughest road in the world, offering surprising views and varied ethnic...

Australia: The Great Wild South
Cost: $3,895  •  Duration: 9 days

Get up close to Australia’s wildlife in its natural environment and see the scenery of eucalyptus tree forests and amazing rock formations for which Australia is famous. Many people find...

Mexico: The Monarchs of Michoacan
Cost: $2,650  •  Duration: 8 days

Join a small group for this special journey to Mexico's state of Michoacan, (MEECH-wa-cahn), where you will witness the Palm Sunday arts and crafts festival in Uruapan before visiting the...

Tibet Adventure (via China)
Cost: $2,995  •  Duration: 12 days

A trip to Tibet is not an easy journey - it is an adventure in every sense. Tibet was only opened to tourism in 1985 and the Lhasa-Chengdu highway, enabling...

Tanzania: Top of Africa-Kili Climb: Rongai Route
Cost: $3,675-$4,650  •  Duration: 8 days

Journey to the top of Africa by the lightly-used Rongai route that starts just south of the Kenya-Tanzania border. Now open for climbing once again, the Rongai route is regarded...

Tanzania: Top of Africa-Kili Climb: Shira Route
Cost: $3,795  •  Duration: 10 days

Lying across the Kenya border in northern Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro is a beacon for safari-goers, climbers, and hikers. Climbing Kilimanjaro, at 19,344’, is one of the most dramatic hikes in...

Treasures of Tunisia
Cost: $4,525  •  Duration: 14 days

Tunisia is a country rich in historical sites and endowed with natural beauty. Visit spectacular oases and unique Berber villages, as you travel through incredible landscapes ranging from cork forests...

Australia: Untamed Tasmania
Cost: $7,850  •  Duration: 11 days

Experience Tasmania’s pristine wilderness from the mountains to the coast on this active exploration of Australia’s island state. Tasmania is a fascinating destination. Over one third of the landmass is...

Vivid Vietnam
Cost: $2,795  •  Duration: 10 days

First time travelers to Vietnam will find this to be the perfect trip. Starting in Saigon with its bustling streets to Hoi An, the town that is a favorite of...

Nicaragua: Volcano Vistas
Cost: $2,695  •  Duration: 9 days

Nicaragua is more than you imagined. This is a coffee gourmet's dream java journey and a nature lover's fantasy tropical ecosystem escapade.

West Africa: Ghana, Togo, Benin
Cost: $4,695  •  Duration: 15 days

Ghana is a bright light and vibrant song in West Africa. Prosperous and pro-American, Ghana gives you a sense of energetic people pleased to have you as a guest. Ghana...

Indonesia: Wonders of Bali
Cost: $1,995  •  Duration: 8 days

Combine a profound cultural experience with explorations of Bali’s natural beauty. Visit the fascinating bat cave temples, trek through lush tropical forests, and travel through agricultural areas famous for their...

You Better Belize It: A Family Adventure
Cost: $3,625  •  Duration: 9 days

When families join JOURNEYS guide-extraordinaire Luis Godoy for this nine-day trip packed with activity, adventure and surprise in magnificent Belize, participants of all ages are always thoroughly delighted. Not only...

China: Yunnan Jade Dragon Journey
Cost: $2,995  •  Duration: 11 days

Enjoy eleven fascinating days in China’s most picturesque province, Yunnan. Savor the most stunning scenery and most ethnically diverse population in China. Our Jade Dragon Journey itinerary includes Tiger Leaping...

ˇTh’isthmus Be Panama For Families!
Cost: $1,895-$2,795  •  Duration: 8 days

There is literally no other place on the planet that offers the wonders of Panama. The land mass of this small nation is the bridge between continents, and its canal...

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