Traverse Journeys

A 12-day venture through the mountains and jungles of the Land of the Himalayas, complete with temples, trekking, yoga, and art in Kathmandu, Lumbini, Pokhara and the Annapurna circuit. Includes boutique hotel stay, domestic flights, fresh & healthy meals, a 2-night trek, and 2-day yoga retreat, cultural education and much more. Choose from: April 2019: Base package per below Sept. 2019: Yoga Retreat - Base per below + 2x daily yoga with Gigi Mao Trip Includes: 11 nights’ accommodations* Daily breakfast + multiple additional meals throughout Guided tour & entrance fees of Kathmandu valley to see Hindu & Buddhist cultural & UNESCO heritage sites including Durbar Square, Buddha Stupa, ... Read more >

We'll be making our way from Zagrab to Zadar, then on to Split and ending in Dubrovnik with a focus on fantastic regional cuisine, nature & hiking, and enjoying hidden local spots. We’ll visit Plitvice Lakes, have an opportunity for exploring the Adriatic islands, visit the War Museum and learn about history and local culture throughout. Trip includes: 7 nights accommodation in boutique hotels Entrance to Plitvice Lakes National Park Guided Zagreb tour Soak in the sun and salt of the Adriatic Coast Historic walking tour of the ancient Roman city of Zadar Community partner activity to learn about sustainable tourism and ocean cleanup + trip donation to their organization Daily breakfasts ... Read more >

A "best of" itinerary visiting Lisbon, Sintra, Caiscais, the Douro Valley and Porto with a focus on fantastic regional cuisine, history & architecture, and enjoying hidden local spots. We'll also explore the urban art scene and its role in social inclusion. Includes: 7 nights’ stay in boutique hotels Welcome dinner & fado show "Hidden Gems" tour of Lisbon Outing to Sintra and visit to the beaches of Cascais NGO visit to learn about social inclusion through urban art + trip donation to their organization Porto city tour and port tasting Wine tasting in the Douro Valley Farewell dinner & ferry Breakfast, 3 lunches, 3 dinners, & wine tastings Transportation, including private van and ... Read more >

An 8-day or 12-day route through New Zealand’s stunning north and south add-ons. Starting from Auckland, we’ll go to the base of the highest peaks and the deepest fjords while soaking up natural wonders at the Tekapo Hot Springs. We’ll learn about local Maori culture and visit several museums and national parks. Trip includes: 7 nights in clean & comfortable 3-4 star hotels Daily breakfast and multiple group dinners Airport transfers: Auckland airport on arrival and to Queenstown airport on departure Ground transport between each destination in comfortable, privately rented vehicles AWADS Whale & Dolphin Safari with our Community Partner Landscape photography workshop from on-site ... Read more >

Enjoy the bustling city of Marrakech, discovering the souks & crafts throughout the medina before heading out the Sahara desert for a few nights under the stars. Throughout the trip we’ll have 2x daily yoga, fantastic local cuisine, and cultural education about traditions, artisanship and the Moroccan way of life. The trip ends in Marrakech, or you can choose an optional 3-night add-on to Fes and Chefchaouen. Trip includes: 7 nights’ accommodations in riad guesthouses & desert camping 2x daily yoga & meditation Excursion to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah Sahara desert adventure with 2 nights camping complete with camel rides, permanent structure tents with real beds, stargazing, traditional music ... Read more >

Wildlife galore, a gorgeous eco-lodge, medicinal plant walks, and a cooking & crafting day with the local women's lodge is on the schedule for our Ecuador adventure in the Amazon. Choose any Sunday-Friday dates for travel. Starts & ends in Quito with domestic flights, meals, lodging and excursions included. Includes: 1 night Quito B&B on an organic permaculture farm + 4 nights community-run eco-lodge in the Amazon rainforest All meals included Airport transfers + domestic flight + boat & canoe transfers to the lodge Daily activities including hikes, canoe rides, medicinal plant walks, and wildlife viewing A dedicated, tri-lingual local guide Entrance to the Yasuní National Park and parrot ... Read more >