Private Travel with JOURNEYS 

Join long-time friend and favorite JOURNEYS guide Makau Nzioka on safari in Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara. Join his extended family at their spirited annual reunion in Mbitini village. JOURNEYS Africa Specialist Kirsten Williams is coming with her family, too!

Active travel by bike, on foot, and by kayak to places you can reach no other way.

Visit the greatest sites of Peru in the Andes and Amazon, including Machu Picchu and the Tambopata Nature Reserve, where wildlife abounds and people do not.

Two totally different worlds, two comfortable family-friendly bases for wildlife, learning and hands-on fun.

Visit a sparsely-inhabited area of protected Amazon rain forest with expert guides. Stay at a research center and look for parrots, jaguar, tapir, monkeys, and giant otters.

Superbly-guided exploration of choice islands, ruins, and landscapes with active days and comfortable accommodations.

Learn about Egypt's greatest monuments and multi-millenial history on this highly-adaptable exploration tailored to your pace, preferences, and ambition. Easy to add extra days, for a visit to Alexandria or Petra in Jordan.

This flexible core itinerary showcases Colombia's fantastic biodiversity and dramatic scenery. Customize to suit your interests. Great opportunities for hiking, birding, culture, coffee, geology, etc. Easy to add Bogota, Cartagena, and the beaches of Tayrona National Park.

This is an easy trek for all ages that still affords close-up views of high, snowy Himalayan peaks and contact with Nepal's friendly Buddhist cultures.

Hike the scenic foothills beneath towering Annapurna, spending comfortable nights in cozy, hospitable guest houses along your trail. Porters carry your gear.

High in Nepal's Annapurna Conservation Area, you encounter one of the most spectacularly beautiful frozen, serene sanctuaries in the world.

The best expedition to see natural and cultural sites in Indonesia. See Komodo dragons, orangutans, and the great sights of Java. Add Bali before or after. Destination specialist Lené Minder will accompany the July 2013 departure.

Travel deep into the countryside. Your guide leads your trip to the ruins of Bagan, tribal villages and historical sites of Mandalay and Yangon. Enjoy top-quality arrangements and a local...

An activity-filled adventure. Surf the waters of Los Cerritos, ride horses on the beach, go kayaking in Balandra Bay, hike in desert canyons, swim with sea lions at Los Islotes. In March and April get close up with Gray whales.

Get ready for the spring break of a lifetime! This nine day exploration of Cabo is sure to delight kids and adults alike. The region's breathtaking desert landscapes and unique...

Bali remains an unspoiled paradise, and stands as a model of ecotourism. Tourist income is reinvested in ritual ceremonies, architecture, traditional arts training, and cultural preservation. Enjoy a simple but refined experience of wonder and beauty.

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.

Trek through vast mountain forests, stopping in small, welcoming Buddhist villages. Of the few foreigners who hike in Bhutan, almost none come this way.

Three of Brazil's most unique attractions invite your focus. Explore the wildlife wonderland of the Pantanal, the iconic beauty of Rio de Janeiro, and the power and enormity of Iguazu Falls.

Take time to reflect and meditate on the special wonders of Burma. Drift down the Irrawaddy River from Mandalay to Mingun and bask in the Buddhist spirit of an ancient land.

Sail by gulet to small Mediterranean coves, wander among fairy chimneys and cave dwellings in Cappadocia, explore some of the best-preserved Roman ruins in the world in Ephesus, and seek out grand mosques while experiencing everything Istanbul has to offer.

Discover the enduring wonders of Angkor Wat and the unfailing hospitality of Buddhist people successfully emerging from a recent tragic history.

Join us in exploring Renaissance palaces, historical towns, and contemporary, bustling metropolises. Enjoy the natural beauty of two national parks, and stop for lunch along the Vltava River in Prague.

Trace the cultural roots of China by visiting minority villages, Yungang Grottoes, Pingyao, and other off-the-tourist-grid sites.

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.

This trip accomplishes something rare -- personalized, small-group engagement with Japan. Include must-see sites and adventures off the tourist path. Enjoy Oeshiki Festival in October, Shichi-go-san and Fall Foliage in November, or Cherry Blossom Festival in April.

Join a small group to visit the mountain gorillas in Bwindi, Mgahina, and Volcanoes National Park, see the chimps of Kyambura Gorge, and go on a safari in fabled Queen Elizabeth Park.

Join destination specialist Lené Minder to explore the planet's most extensive wetland. Unusual itinerary offers North and South Pantanal, featuring more wildlife than anywhere else in this hemisphere -- hyacinth macaws, black caimans, yellow anacondas, capybaras, anteaters, perhaps the elusive jaguar & more.

Volcanoes, rain forest canopies, and tropical beaches await your expert-guided exploration. Discover why everyone loves Costa Rica.

Learn to improve your photography skills in the relaxing and varied environs of tropical paradise. This is a party of panoramas, light, vegetation, and cultural color.

Combine maximum natural diversity, Costa Rica's best scenery, a liberal dose of wildlife, cozy accommodations, and active hiking opportunities for a most memorable adventure.

Visit the great monuments and also penetrate the Sahara visiting the great oases of the Western Desert. Experience Egypt from many perspectives on a personalized tour.

Australia is too big to see all in one trip, but this exploration hits highlights in style and ensures the best guides, fully engaging activities, and a big dose of cheerful "G'Day" hospitality.

Explore exquisite Ecuador from Quito to Cuenca, weaving through volcano areas, country villages, and cloud forests, while spending your nights in small ecolodges.

Your family will enjoy this active and hands-on experience -- it's a great first-time visitor's overview including some fantastic, quality time with elephants.

This itinerary includes the absolute must-see's as well as fun activities and whimsical attractions beloved by Chinese families. Begin in Hong Kong. Visit the Giant Pandas in Chengdu. See the terracotta warriors in Xi'an. Hike the Great Wall.

A flexible design for embracing Antigua and Atitlan. JOURNEYS provides the building blocks, including orientation, guides, and logistical support for your personally-tailored experience. Focus on markets and textiles, or history and archaeology, or hiking on forest and volcano trails.

Join in the swirling color and passion of Timkat Festival at Lalibela, visit the castles of Gondar, the sacred city of Axum, the Gelada Baboons in the Simien Mountains and the peoples and markets of the Omo Valley.

Hike to the heart of the Sherpa homeland and stay awhile in a cozy Sherpa lodge nestled in the highest valley of Nepal's Himalayas.

The Everest region offers an enduring experience of geological magnificence and profound cross-cultural discovery. This trek may be the most extraordinary and enlightening experience of your lifetime. Choose your date or join a group.

Experience Dashain, Nepal's biggest festival, in the dramatic Arun Valley where few travelers go. Walk among Nepal's most scenic peaks and villages, visit weekly markets in Wana and Chainpur, bask in the beauty of terraced rice fields, and join revelry in local homes.

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!

Explore Egypt with our most experienced guides. If your schedule permits, consider an extension to Petra, Jordan.

Explore the varied islands of the Galapagos on day cruises from your spectacularly-sited base camp on Santa Cruz. Then, on the mainland, settle into a beautiful jungle lodge on the Napo River to hike, raft, kayak, and visit with the indigenous community.

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.

Meet your ancestors on this chimp- and gorilla-focused trip featuring reserved permits, high standard accommodation, and the best guides and vehicles.

This flexible Indonesia exploration is an inspirational template that invites your own ideas, interests, and preferences to shape a unique and personalized adventure.

Hike through wild, remote Buddhist villages and Himalayan valleys, past great glaciers, and through vast forests at the headwaters of Asia's greatest rivers.

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.

A perfect complement to a Galapagos cruise, the haciendas of highland Ecuador offer a perfect blend of hospitality, tradition, culture, and activity. Unique to Ecuador, the haciendas are part ranch, part country inn and part family home.

Here's a very active Greek adventure that can be tailored for your family with hiking and river rafting in the Louisos gorge as well as exploration in Olympia, Nafplio, Mycenae, and Athens.

The land has an austere and dramatic beauty, and the region is sparsely populated. Enjoy the warmth of the people and the traditions of fine cuisine and careful artisanship.

Soak up medieval magic in fascinating Kathmandu, then trek mountain ridges and ride swirling river currents through tranquil lands and traditional villages. Meet friendly Nepalese and learn about their rich, varied, and ancient culture.

Set foot on one of the world's most geothermally active places, exploring the sea and the mountains while finding glaciers and waterfalls in this mystical and amazing wild place. Afterward, relax in the otherworldly cobalt-colored waters of the Blue Lagoon.

Reveal the wonders and delights of the Amazon, Andes, and all of Peru to your whole family with our expert, family-friendly naturalist guides.

If you and the kids like wild animals, this family safari is the ultimate travel experience. Meet Maasai warriors. Closely approach lions, elephants, and giraffes.

The north rim of the Kathmandu Valley offers a little known window to the highest peaks from relatively easy trails at modest altitudes. Routes are easily accessible from Kathmandu without flights or long drives. Visit a variety of cultural groups in their middle hill villages.

Traverse several parks in search of large game with renowned guide Makau Nzioka, among Kenya's best birders and naturalists.

If your goal is to see and photograph the greatest possible number of large mammals of Africa on a small group safari, this is your best trip. Guide Makau Nzioka is among Kenya's best birders and naturalists.

If you can trek and have any interest in Tibet or Buddhism, this adventure in Ladakh may be the most amazing travel experience you will ever have. Our incomparable Ladakhi guides will demonstrate why we have offered this trip for 26 years.

Meet Ladakhi Buddhists in their homes and villages set in the spectacular beauty of the Tibetan Plateau where it meets the high Himalayas. This is an escape in time, spirit, and culture.

Demystify the Mekong by floating along a very scenic stretch and then explore the charming city of Luang Prabang in Laos.

Experience the serenity and Buddhist character of Laos with a personal guide and comfortable accommodations.

This is a focused ten-day exploration of Madagascar's most famous lemur reserves. Enjoy fantastic wildlife, and conclude with the beaches and island reserves near Nosy Be.

Madagascar, an island that evolved in isolation from mainland Africa, presents entirely unique flora and fauna. This fantastic overview introduces travelers to varied environments and myriad species found nowhere else, including many different lemurs.

This Guatemala tour offers a special perspective on Mayan culture, both past and present, and adapts to your specific interests for hiking, nature, crafts, archeology, and contemporary communities.

Become an ancient Mayan in spirit as you join your expert guide in exploring the ruined cities, living forests, and reconstructed archaeology of a vanished civilization.

We set a deliberate intention to practice the art of mindfulness in two beautiful, welcoming settings in Guatemala -- charming Antigua, and the stunning lakeside at Atitlan.

Meander Morocco's markets and mountains in Meknes, Marrakech, and Merzouga. Roam from coastal ruins to Sahara dunes and much more.

An exciting exploration of Rabat, Fez, and the Atlas Mountains with their atmospheric Berber villages. Journey by 4x4 and camel to a tented oasis camp deep in the Sahara. Roam deep mountain gorges, wander Marrakech's dense, delightful markets, and more.

Africa's second-highest mountain attracts trekkers from all over the world who have long envisioned themselves on this majestic earth. The ascent, while not technical, is challenging, yet rewarding.

This is an expertly-guided, flexible exploration for non-hikers who enjoy wildlife, ancient traditions, spiritual discovery, and beautiful mountain scenery.

Settle into the waterscapes and lush volcanic landscapes of Nicaragua. Note Nicaraguans' friendliness and pride. Stroll the plaza and boulevards of colonial Granada, walk the trails of Masaya and Mombacho volcanoes, visit the "pueblos blancos", explore Ometepe Island, and watch the sunset over the Pacific.

Enjoy an ecologically-sensitive exploration of the nature, scenery, and rural communities of Nicaragua. This is is a nature lover's fantasy tropical ecosystem escapade and a coffee connoisseur's dream java journey.

Visit India's greatest heritage, scenic, and sacred sites with an expert local guide. Spend each night in comfortable accommodations.

Enjoy breathtaking beauty and Himalayan passes. Explore the convergence of the Tibetan plateau with Himalayan peaks and villages where Buddhism has resonated unimpeded for hundreds of years.

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

Where North and South America meet, diversity is squeezed and concentrated in a geographic sandwich of rain forest, waterways, reefs, islands, volcanoes, and native communities.

Explore the scenic and wildlife wonders of Patagonia with active hiking, sailing, birding, and glacier walking in this land of high peaks, high winds, and high adventure.

Join expert naturalist guide Paul Tamwenya on the most complete Rwanda and Uganda nature trip available. This is a very special opportunity for birding, photography, and gorilla viewing. Destination specialist Kirsten Williams will also accompany the February 2014 departure.

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.

Expert naturalists lead this search for tigers and other wildlife in the parks of northern India. Visit both famous and lesser-known sites and sanctuaries.

Focus on the heart of the ancient Inca Empire while based in comfortable ecolodges. Visit little-known sites and hike ancient off-the-beaten-path trails.

Experience the varied terrain thorough the highlands and spend two full days on the Isle of Skye. Overnight in a historic castle, climb to ridge tops for breathtaking views, meander lovely villages, and celebrate in a Scotch whiskey distillery.

Wander the Highlands with a guide who can tailor each day's walks and sights to your tastes (haggis, anyone?). Daily hikes are punctuated by cultural adventures. Have a dram at a distillery, enjoy the wilds of the Cairngorms, and overnight in a historic castle.

Appreciate the the beauty and serenity of Buddhist Thailand from beautiful eco-lodges in the northern hill country.

This relaxed nature and culture expedition takes you to the Sepik River, Tari Highlands, and Waghi Valley to meet local people and observe colorful traditions.

Southern India contrasts with the North, and this trip features the best of this greener, gentler India, including great heritage sites, parks, and friendly people.

This very flexible auto safari adapts to your preference of sites, duration, route, accommodations, cuisine, and vehicle type. We'll help find the right mix for you on your dates.

This is a fantastic overview of culture and history. Explore ancient cities, the roots of Buddhism, and the tea-covered hill country.

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

Travel in September or February for two very exciting opportunities to visit the vast wildlife population of the Serengeti plain, including grazing herds, young animals (babies in February, adolescents in September) , and vast migratory herds.

Understand the great game herds of the Serengeti in the context of local tribes and communities that live in harmony with wildlife and the natural environments.

This safari seeks the greatest variety, numbers and concentrations of animals and birds on a dawn-to-dusk, fast-paced, intensive visit to the best parks and reserves in East Africa.

Meet the indigenous people of Thailand by trekking to their remote villages. This is a walk back in time, leaving technology trappings behind.

Explore the diversity of Tunisia's environments from Tunis and Carthage through the Sahara to the coast and Djerba Island with expert guide Mohamed Halouani. Meet Tunisians from all walks of life as you retrace North Africa's history and witness an historic ongoing transformation.

This is the most scenic, least-utilized, and best-paced route to the summit of Kili. Choose private arrangements or weekly group departures.

Choose this route up Kilimanjaro for extra time acclimatizing, fewer other hikers, and wide-ranging views of the sister peaks and Kibo summit.

Visit one of the world's most amazing and beautifully austere mountain ranges, including the summit of Mount Toubkal -- at 13,300' the highest in north Africa -- on this trekking trip. Start and end in mysterious, magical Marrakech, one the most fascinating cities on earth.

Enjoy a classic exploration of Burma's greatest sites with a JOURNEYS senior local guide. End with a coastal beach option.

Explore and understand the remarkable culture, ruins, history, and landscape. Travel beyond the beaches that confine most tourists. Expect excellent food.

Trekking through the tiny villages at the base of the towering Burmese Himalayas offers rich nature, tribal hospitality, and an unbounded exploration challenge.

Encounter the Alps in their remotest corner, in Northern Albania. Walk shepherds' paths among medieval castles, mountain springs, traditional villages, and picturesque passes. Begin and end in Tirana, where you will see a city still unfolding after the end of Communism.

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.

With JOURNEYS' amazing Paul Tamwenya as your naturalist guide, seek out shy, highly-endangered Mountain Gorillas on treks, boat trips and a vehicle safari to observe the many mammals and birds of Uganda.

Join expert naturalist guide Paul Tamwenya on an exploration of Uganda's parks and reserves in search of primates, birds, and large mammals, including mountain gorillas and chimps.

On this ten-day immersion in Buddhist culture, you may catch glimpses of the forest spirits, the leaping lamas, or at least a Musk Deer, Bearded Vulture, or Black-Necked Crane. Hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery.

Travel to Vietnam's most beautiful sites with an expert local guide and learn a very personal story about history, cultures, and hope.

Maximize your experience with the nature and wildlife of Sri Lanka. Seek out elephants and monkeys, langurs, sloth bear, leopards, sambur and many other mammals, as well as endemic bird and plant life in some of Asia's best sanctuaries. Visit cultural highlights as well.

Savor the wonders of Zambia from comfortable mobile camps in the wild bush. This is a great choice if you don't need fancy lodges or luxury camps, and want to experience natural Zambia up close.

Explore southern China's Yunnan Province, a feast of natural, scenic, and cultural diversity born of Himalayan mountains, deep valleys, and a history of isolation, Buddhist heritage, and adaptation.