Pre-Scheduled Group Trips

Many of our trips are offered on set dates for groups ranging in size from 4-12 participants. A few trips may be offered for slightly larger groups. You may sign up for these trips as a single, in a couple, or with friends or family members. Pricing is usually based on two people sharing accommodations. Single rooms are often available for a small supplement. Sometimes we are able to match roommates.

You can browse for trips on our comprehensive departure schedule or search by departure date or trip type. Trips vary in activity levels from touring with optional hiking to demanding treks. Accommodation levels vary from deluxe lodges to full-service camping. Some trips are focused on wildlife, some on cross-cultural interaction, some on both. Some trips are specifically for families with school-age children. A few trips each year are especially for women.

When you find a trip that interests you, note the summary information in the right column. If specific dates are provided, then the trip will be run as a pre-scheduled group trip, providing we get the minimum number of sign-ups. In most cases, even if we do not get the minimum number, we are able to run the trip for you with only a modest additional surcharge.

To check on the status of a particular departure, call or email us any time.

PRE-SCHEDULED GROUP TRIPS
Aboard Eric-Flamingo-Letty, Northern Circuit
Cost: $3,550-$4,350  •  Duration: 11 days

Immerse yourself in one of the most amazing, diverse, and remote places on earth where the land animals ignore human visitors as they go about their lives, the scenery is stunning and diverse, and the marine life is among the planet's best.

Aboard Eric-Flamingo-Letty, Southern Circuit
Cost: $3,550-$4,350  •  Duration: 11 days  •   Privately on Request

The fleet of three identical first-class motor-yachts, M/Y Eric, Flamingo I, and Letty, was custom-designed for Galapagos excursions, offering tremendous value for superior comfort. Two experienced English-speaking...

Aboard M/C Athala II, Northern Circuit
Cost: $4,950  •  Duration: 11 days

Explore the Galapagos from the comfortable base of a first class luxury catamaran as you immerse yourself in what may be the only great natural paradise remaining in the world in a near-pristine condition - remote, stunning, diverse - perhaps more than your wildest dreams

Aboard M/C Athala II, Southern Circuit
Cost: $4,950  •  Duration: 11 days

Newly-refurbished in 2011, the luxury catamaran Athala was specifically designed and built to cruise the Galapagos Islands in style. This elegantly-designed ship provides comfort, superior speed, excellent stability, and...

Aboard M/V Eclipse, Northern Circuit
Cost: $5,600-$6,400  •  Duration: 11 days

The Eclipse offers very high quality accommodation and guiding services aboard a ship big enough to afford comfort, but fast enough to offer a full circuit of the best landing points in the Galapagos

Aboard M/V Eclipse, Southern Circuit
Cost: $5,600-$6,400  •  Duration: 11 days

The Eclipse is a perfect base for any Galapagos cruise: a generously proportioned ship with a small yacht atmosphere. Ever since her arrival in 1999, the Eclipse has...

Aboard M/V Evolution, Northern Circuit
Cost: $4,800-$6,100  •  Duration: 11 days

The ghost of Darwin may walk this ship, admiring her classic lines and Victorian elegance. Sail the historic Galapagos islands aboard a completely modernized, comfortable mid-sized yacht.

Aboard M/V Evolution, Southern Circuit
Cost: $4,800-$6,100  •  Duration: 11 days

The Evolution looks as boats did in the 1920s but brings a modern level of comfort and safety to explore the wonders of the Galapagos Islands. Accommodating up...

Aboard the M/Y Grace, Northern Circuit
Cost: $5,600-$6,300  •  Duration: 11 days

Enjoy your ship as much as your shore excursions on this classic, refurbished 1920s yacht that comes with a rich history, royal credentials, and elegant, comfortable appointments.

Aboard the M/Y Grace, Southern Circuit
Cost: $5,600-$6,300  •  Duration: 11 days

M/Y Grace has journeyed the waters of this world under many names. Camper & Nicholson in Southampton, England, built her during the Great Gatsby era in 1928.  After...

Peru: Andean Villages & Virgen del Carmen Festival
Cost: $4,150  •  Duration: 12 days  •  Jul. 10-21, 2012

Join Florine Herendeen for a unique entree into Andean Peru, with generous time in Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu. Enjoy a special JOURNEYS base camp for the spectacular festival of the Virgen del Carmen, way off the tourist path.

Belize Cayo and the Caye
Cost: $2,395-$3,295  •  Duration: 8 days  •   Privately on Request

Marvel at Mayan mysteries and rain forest wonders of this quintessential tropical environment in the company of a great naturalist guide. Stay in cozy ecolodges.

Turkey: Beyond the Bosphorus
Cost: $3,459  •  Duration: 14 days

Explore classical Turkey, from exotic yet cosmopolitan Istanbul to otherworldly Cappadocia. Experience the charm of small towns, explore ancient sites, swim in the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean, and more.

Chile, Argentina, and Brazil
Cost: $4,395  •  Duration: 14 days  •  Feb. 27-Mar. 11, 2012

Sample the scenery, food, natural features, spirited culture, and famous landmarks of Chile, Argentina, and Brazil with a small group of active travelers.

China's Wonders, Past and Present
Cost: $3,995  •  Duration: 15 days  •  Oct. 14-28, 2012

Explore historic, cultural, and scenic treasures of China on foot, by tram, ferry, bicycle, river boat, train, and van in a small group with an expert guide.

Papua New Guinea: Classic Goroka Show Tour
Cost: $7,370  •  Duration: 14 days  •  Sep. 5-18, 2012

Combine a classic sing-sing show with explorations of the fabled Sepik River, Tari Highlands, and Waghi Valley, all with top-level accommodations.

Turkey: Coast & Cave Adventure Trek
Cost: $3,995  •  Duration: 14 days  •   Privately on Request

Hike seaside cliffs and villages and experiencing the landscape much as the ancient Anatolians and Byzantines did. Get to know the historic and cosmopolitan capital of Istanbul. Explore the surreal caves and culture of Cappadocia.

Costa Rica Rain Forest Adventure for Families
Cost: $1,175-$2,175  •  Duration: 7 days  •  Jun. 30-Jul. 6, 2012

Unique, economical, easy, adventurous, educational and fun for ages 4-84. Come with your children and/or grandchildren, and enjoy all activities from one cozy, comfortable lodge set amidst tropical gardens.

Costa Rica Tropical Highlights
Cost: $2,450  •  Duration: 9 days

This trip includes amazing scenery, active days of hiking and other excursions, natural diversity and lots of wildlife, and cozy lodges with character, all sure to combine for a memorable adventure.

Mexico: Day of the Dead
Cost: $3,150  •  Duration: 9 days  •  Oct. 26-Nov. 3, 2012

Begin in colonial Morelia, continue to the villages of the Meseta Purepecha, and celebrate the Day of the Dead on the shores of Lake Patzcuaro, where traditions are more beautiful, more colorful, and more elaborate than anywhere else in Mexico.

India: Encounters with Egrets and Elephants
Cost: $4,195  •  Duration: 11 days

Indulge your passions for finding and learning about the world's wildlife and habitats on this South India wildlife odyssey to parks and wild areas on the country's southern roads -- and forest paths -- less traveled. Let our superlative guide, Avi, show you the way.

Nepal: Everest from the East
Cost: $3,695  •  Duration: 16 days  •  Feb. 26-Mar. 12, 2012

Join our camping trek to dramatic, remote Arun Valley, among Nepal's most scenic, rarely-seen peaks and villages.

Fall Festivals of Bhutan
Cost: $4,295  •  Duration: 12 days  •  Sep. 23-Oct. 4, 2012

Become one with the hypnotic drumming, chanting, dancing, and devotional fervor of Bhutan's most accomplished lamas as they honor and celebrate the unseen mountain spirits around them.

Family-friendly Japan
Cost: $3,395-$5,995  •  Duration: 11 days  •  Jun. 10-20, 2012

Japan is a spectacular dynamic destination for the entire family. Experience the profound traditions and the 21st century energy. Join a group in summer or visit on your dates. Early April is cherry blossom time!

Iceland & Greenland: Fire and Ice
Cost: $6,325  •  Duration: 13 days  •  Jun. 15-27, 2012

Savor spectacular wildlife, scenery, geology, and Viking history of Greenland and Iceland on an active adventure with day hiking, kayaking, Zodiac exploration, helicopter overflights, and optional glacier walking. Will Weber will accompany this new JOURNEYS Signature Trip.

Tanzania: Full Moon Kili Summit, Safari & Zanzibar
Cost: $5,725  •  Duration: 15 days

Fulfill your life-long goal of climbing Kili. Afterward, search for the "big five" game animals on safari in Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater. Then, congratulate and indulge yourself on Zanzibar's powder white sand beaches.

Going Greece: A Family Adventure
Cost: $2,645-$4,235  •  Duration: 10 days  •  Jun. 21-30, 2012

Experience the energy and excitement of learning and exploring with other JOURNEYS families and a fantastic fun-loving guide. Enjoy lots of hands-on fun and interactions with Greek families in Athens, Nafplio, Delphi, and the islands of Tinos and Mykonos.

Arctic & Greenland: Greenland Discovery
Cost: $4,195  •  Duration: 8 days  •  Jun. 26-Jul. 3, 2012

This trip offers adventuresome travelers the stunning visual impact of an iceberg-covered sea and the awe-inspiring beauty of glaciers flowing into tranquil fjords. Intense green colors, leafy tundra, and colorful settlements add to the trip's rich character. Add an Iceland extension.

Guatemala Kites and Crafts
Cost: $2,498  •  Duration: 8 days  •  Oct. 31-Nov. 7, 2012

Enjoy an insightful eight-day Guatemala overview with a special tour focused on the color, craft, and ceremony of the Day of the Dead and Guatemala's greatest kite festival.

Papua New Guinea: Highlands Sing-Sing Special
Cost: $5,995  •  Duration: 14 days  •  Aug. 3-16, 2012

Accompanied by our great local guide, Cedric, and Journeys founder, Will Weber, witness the famous Hagen sing-sing show, then visit the fabled Sepik River, Tari Highlands, and Waghi Valley.

India Great Cats Safari
Cost: $5,450  •  Duration: 16 days

Stalk tigers, leopards, and other felines in the great national parks of India with our senior naturalist, Avi Sakhrel, on this Special Signature trip. Consider the snow leopard tracking extension.

Jambo Tanzania Wildlife Safari
Cost: $4,670  •  Duration: 11 days  •  Jun. 8-18, 2012

Follow the famous Serengeti wildebeest migration through some of the best parks in Tanzania.

Jambo Wildlife Adventure & Cultural Odyssey
Cost: $4,465  •  Duration: 11 days

If you need to escape the winter, love wild animals and culture and enjoy small group travel, this is your chance! Meet Maasai warriors, the nomadic Hadzabe and the Datoga, farmers and herders. Closely approach lions, elephants, and giraffes and more.

Lights and Highlights: Solar Eclipse in Australia
Cost: $4,395  •  Duration: 8 days  •  Nov. 9-16, 2012

Travel Down Under to be moved by the dramatic experience of a total eclipse, spending time before and after in Sydney, the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, Australia's rain forests, and more.

Madagascar: Lemurs! Lemurs!
Cost: $5,865  •  Duration: 16 days  •  Sep. 25-Oct. 10, 2012

Visit renowned Berenty, Isalo, Ranomafana and Perinet Reserves, Nosy Be, and meet some of the Malagasy children. Let the Indri Indri's siren song lure you to this magical island, the dancing Verraux's Sifaka enchant you, and its beauty capture your heart!

Belize: Mayan Secrets
Cost: $3,290  •  Duration: 9 days  •  Feb. 18-26, 2012

Become an ancient Mayan in spirit as you join your expert guide, Luis Godoy, and JOURNEYS Latin American Program Director, Lene Minder, in exploring the ruined cities, living forests, and reconstructed archaeology of a vanished civilization.

Papua New Guinea: Mt. Hagen Show Tour Panorama
Cost: $7,500  •  Duration: 12 days  •  Aug. 10-21, 2012

Witness the famous Hagen sing-sing show, then visit the fabled Sepik River, Tari Highlands, and Waghi Valley accompanied by great local guides.

Papua New Guinea: Mt. Hagen Show Tour Vista - ONLY 1 ROOM LEFT
Cost: $8,125  •  Duration: 13 days  •  Aug. 2-14, 2012

See the spectacular Hagen sing-sing and the fabled Sepik River, Tari Highlands, and Waghi Valley, all with top-level accommodations and an expert escort.

Odyssey of Wonders: Ancient & Modern Egypt
Cost: $6,345-$7,145  •  Duration: 12 days  •  Mar. 10-21, 2012

Join scholar Rob Oden, JOURNEYS director Robin Weber Pollak, and a group including Carleton College alumni to explore the ancient sights of Giza, Luxor, and the Nile and to delve into contemporary Egypt. It's easy to add extra days to visit Petra in Jordan.

Panama Discovery - Highlands to the Caribbean
Cost: $2,395  •  Duration: 8 days  •  Mar. 3-10, 2012

Sample and savor Panama's natural and engineering wonders from seashore to rain forest and volcanic mountains.

Pure Panama Adventure for Families
Cost: $2,095-$2,495  •  Duration: 9 days  •  Apr. 7-15, 2012

Panama comes alive on this active and engaging family tour as you traverse the country's waterways, hike into lush cloud forests, snorkel over coral reefs, and visit indigenous villages. Always accompanied by a kid-friendly naturalist guide.

India: Rajasthan Royal Wildlife Safari
Cost: $5,375  •  Duration: 14 days  •  Nov. 6-19, 2012

Join a small group with expert naturalists in this search for tigers and other wildlife in the parks of northern India and visit both famous and lesser-known sites and sanctuaries.

Guatemala: Semana Santa Photographer's Odyssey
Cost: $3,640  •  Duration: 9 days  •  Mar. 31-Apr. 8, 2012

Our favorite sites reveal themselves in the colorful and intensely spiritual, flower-filled celebrations of Holy Week. Join this special Signature Trip accompanied by JOURNEYS' photographer Wayde Carroll.

Bhutan & Nepal: Shadow of Everest and Beyond
Cost: $4,650  •  Duration: 18 days

Hike to the Himalayan highlights of Nepal and Bhutan for great mountain views, intimate encounters with Buddhist culture, and spectacular natural environments. Savor an insider's view of Sherpa culture. Departs on your schedule.

Chile: Torres del Paine Trek
Cost: $4,250  •  Duration: 11 days

This famous hike of Southern Chile circles the the most scenic mountains in the southern Andes. Delight in spectacular trekking by day and comfortable ecocamps and rustic refugios at night.

Costa Rica: Tropical Holiday Adventure for Families
Cost: $1,450-$2,960  •  Duration: 9 days

Leave winter behind, taking advantage of school break to get away to tropical warmth with learning opportunities and adventures aplenty. Go ziplining, spot caiman, sample tropical fruits on a farm, marvel at nighttime volcanic lava flows, soak in natural hot springs, and more. Why wait?

Wild Wonders of Sri Lanka
Cost: $3,495  •  Duration: 12 days

This trip, led by JOURNEYS' Kerina Rowley, seeks out elephants and other wildlife, with visits to Buddhist ruins and historical sights. It's a perfect overview of the country for first-timers, and excellent for returning travelers. Consider a South India or Maldives extension.

Guatemala: Women's Journey to Semana Santa
Cost: $3,275  •  Duration: 10 days  •  Mar. 29-Apr. 7, 2012

Enjoy the intensely colorful, flower-filled celebrations of Holy Week, and indigenous markets, villages, and textile traditions with Guatemalan textile expert Olga Reiche. Intimate, artistically-adorned accommodations are a feature of this trip.

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