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DIY Travel Planning for Independent Travelers

Our do-it-yourself travel planning process allows you, an experienced traveler,
to build one of the most unique, personalized, and cultural trips of your life.

Peace of Mind with Professionally Handled Logistics

You design your trip and our Travel Coordinators manage logistics such as finding the best rate.

Cultural Travel in Emerging Destinations

We have a taste for engaging, and often adventurous, cultural travel as well
as 25+ years experience working with emerging destinations.

Travel Tailored to your Travel Personality

We match you with compatible travel experiences based your preferred levels of Immersion, Guidance, and Adventure.

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Ghana

Region:
Africa
Weather:
rain 80's
Crowds:
High
Activities:
Art & Photography, Beach Lifestyle , Cultural Immersion, Music & Dance, Ruins & History, Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism
art, beach, immersion, music, history, trek, wildlife
The rainy season begins in April, making the roads less accessible and the animals harder to spot. Temperatures are still hot but a bit more humid.

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Peru

Region:
South America
Weather:
rain 90's
Crowds:
Shoulder
Activities:
Boats, Trains, & Planes, Cultural Immersion, Ruins & History, Voluntourism, Wildlife & Ecotourism, Wine & Dine
boats, immersion, history, volunteer, wildlife, gourmet
Best time to be active in the Amazon. Great for hiking, fishing, and bird watching. The water level will drop 23 feet, which means trails and jungle paths are easily accessible allowing travelers to explore the Amazon by foot. There will be fewer mosquitoes. Fishing is guaranteed. Warning: temps will be warmer.

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Antarctica

Region:
Antarctica
Weather:
snow 0's
Crowds:
Low
Activities:
Art & Photography, Boats, Trains, & Planes, Diving & Water Sport, Extreme Adventures, Snow Sport , Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism
art, boats, diving, extreme, snow, trek, wildlife
Extreme Conditions

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Chile

Region:
South America
Weather:
sunny 60's
Crowds:
Low
Activities:
Art & Photography, Cultural Immersion, Horseback Trails, Walk, Hike, & Trek
art, immersion, horse, trek
San Pedro de Atacama is a local festival that happens in June and is a great cultural experience. The Atacama Desert is a year-round destination but during the winter months temperatures can get cooler in higher altitudes.

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Canada

Region:
North America
Weather:
sunny 30's
Crowds:
Shoulder
Activities:
Cultural Immersion, Diving & Water Sport, Extreme Adventures, Ruins & History, Snow Sport , Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism
immersion, diving, extreme, history, snow, trek, wildlife
Polar bears, Balugas, flighseeing, base jumping, hiking, kayaking, wildlife, photography, diving. The ice is beginning to melt, making more areas accessible. Base Jumping is becoming a popular activity in this area because the steep dropoffs and numerous cliffs. Polar bears and other large animals are easier to spot at this time.

Baltraclose

Ecuador

Region:
South America
Weather:
sunny 70's
Crowds:
Shoulder
Activities:
Beach Lifestyle , Diving & Water Sport, Voluntourism, Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism
beach, diving, volunteer, trek, wildlife
Time for dry season/cold water activities, which means the best time to scuba dive in the Galapagos. Albatross are arriving and Penguins begin to play in the cold waters. The elusive owls and Blue-Footed Boobies mate in June and July.

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Argentina

Region:
South America
Weather:
sunny 50's
Crowds:
Shoulder
Activities:
Art & Photography, Boats, Trains, & Planes, Cultural Immersion, Diving & Water Sport, Horseback Trails, Music & Dance, Ruins & History, Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism, Wine & Dine
art, boats, immersion, diving, horse, music, history, trek, wildlife, gourmet
Winter temperatures can be chilly June through July since it is winter season in Argentina. Buenos Aires is the jumping off point from some of the world's best ski resorts.

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Mexico

Region:
North America
Weather:
rain 60's
Crowds:
Low
Activities:
Cultural Immersion, Diving & Water Sport, Extreme Adventures, Horseback Trails, Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism, Wine & Dine
immersion, diving, extreme, horse, trek, wildlife, gourmet
May is a comfortable time to visit the Chiapas region. With the crowds beginning to slow, the air temperature is beginning to warm to its summer highs.

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Australia

Region:
Oceania
Weather:
sunny 80's
Crowds:
Peak
Activities:
Cultural Immersion, Wildlife & Ecotourism
immersion, wildlife
One of the busiest and most popular months to head to Daintree. Plenty to do and see in the Daintree area including wildlife viewing, water activities, or rainforest walks to experience Aboriginial sites in the area.

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Chile

Region:
South America
Weather:
rain 60's
Crowds:
Shoulder
Activities:
Beach Lifestyle , Ruins & History
beach, history
Heavy rain is possible between March and June. Temperatures are starting to cool down and strong winds can hit the island.

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Guyana

Region:
South America
Weather:
80's
Crowds:
Low
Activities:
Art & Photography, Beach Lifestyle , Cultural Immersion, Diving & Water Sport, Extreme Adventures, Horseback Trails, Ruins & History, Self Drive, Voluntourism, Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism
art, beach, immersion, diving, extreme, horse, history, drive, volunteer, trek, wildlife
Warning: beware of intense rain.

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Argentina

Region:
South America
Weather:
clouds 60's
Crowds:
High
Activities:
Boats, Trains, & Planes, Cultural Immersion, Diving & Water Sport, Ruins & History, Self Drive, Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism
boats, immersion, diving, history, drive, trek, wildlife
its now dry season which means less rain but the falls are noticeably lighter. Not too cold at the falls with cooler temperatures in other areas such as Buenos Aires. Winter crowds and rates are also high.

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Australia

Region:
Oceania
Weather:
sunny 70's
Crowds:
High
Activities:
Art & Photography, Cultural Immersion, Ruins & History, Snow Sport , Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism
art, immersion, history, snow, trek, wildlife
Dry season and arguably the best time to head to Kakadu. Aboriginal culture, makeshift markets, restaurants and pubs, numerous festivals are at an adundance in this area.

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Nepal

Region:
Asia
Weather:
rain 80's
Crowds:
Low
Activities:
Cultural Immersion, Health & Wellness, Walk, Hike, & Trek
immersion, wellness, trek
Mid-June through September is when the monsoon arrives, making it the least popular time to visit Nepal. Visibility is not good because of the dense clouds, it rains everyday, and the trails are muddy. Many treks and programs do not run this time of year so check well in advance.

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Peru

Region:
South America
Weather:
sunny 60's
Crowds:
Shoulder
Activities:
Boats, Trains, & Planes, Cultural Immersion, Diving & Water Sport, Voluntourism, Wildlife & Ecotourism
boats, immersion, diving, volunteer, wildlife
June is a great time to go to Peru because of Corpus Christi, a large festival celebrated all over Peru but reaches its height in Cusco. The festival is a movable feast that takes place every night of the month. Be prepared for cold, often below freezing, nights but intense sun during the day.

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Mexico

Region:
North America
Weather:
sunny 80's
Crowds:
Low
Activities:
Beach Lifestyle
beach
With the official start to hurricane season, the temperatures really begin to rise. The summer is easily the least desirable time to visit the region.

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Peru

Region:
South America
Weather:
clouds 60's
Crowds:
High
Activities:
Boats, Trains, & Planes, Cultural Immersion, Horseback Trails, Music & Dance, Ruins & History, Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism
boats, immersion, horse, music, history, trek, wildlife
May through June is the best time to go to Peru. Weather is mild in May and June and the crowds do not pick up until July. It may rain for short periods of time so bring a raincoat and always wear sunscreen because the sun is strong. Temperatures along the coast will be cooler and a grey mist blankets the coast including Lima.

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Kenya

Region:
Africa
Weather:
rain 60's
Crowds:
High
Activities:
Beach Lifestyle , Cultural Immersion, Diving & Water Sport, Extreme Adventures, Horseback Trails, Music & Dance, Ruins & History, Voluntourism, Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism
beach, immersion, diving, extreme, horse, music, history, volunteer, trek, wildlife
Beginning in late June and ending in October, the wildebeest migration moves into the Masai Mara, making this a very popular time to go to Kenya. This is a magnificent experience if you are lucky to catch it. NOTE: the actual dates of the migration cannot be accurately predicted but you are sure to see something!

Meridaclose

Mexico

Region:
North America
Weather:
sunny 80's
Crowds:
Low
Activities:
Beach Lifestyle , Boats, Trains, & Planes, Diving & Water Sport
beach, boats, diving
June marks the start of the hurricane season throughout the coastal areas of the Yucatan Peninsula, making it a poor time to visit.

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Mexico

Region:
North America
Weather:
sunny 60's
Crowds:
Shoulder
Activities:
Cultural Immersion, Wine & Dine
immersion, gourmet
The summer months are generally less desirable due to smog and humidity. These months are also considered part of the 'rainy season' which can often see days of thunderstorms.

Mumbaiclose

India

Region:
Asia
Weather:
rain 90's
Crowds:
Shoulder
Activities:
Cultural Immersion, Health & Wellness, Ruins & History, Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wine & Dine
immersion, wellness, history, trek, gourmet
June starts the monsoon season in Mumbai with a rise in thundershowers and humidity. The heat and humidify make it an undesirable time for most people to visit Mumbai.

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Greenland

Region:
North America
Weather:
sunny 40's
Crowds:
High
Activities:
Boats, Trains, & Planes, Diving & Water Sport, Ruins & History, Wildlife & Ecotourism
boats, diving, history, wildlife
Sailing, hiking, walking, mountain climbing, lanscape, historical tours, wildlife, Inuit villages, Polar Bears. By Summer the ice has melted in the fjords, as a result boat trips to glaciers, settlements, and sites of historical interest are once again available. The landscape is spectacular and the icebergs and glaciers are accessible.

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Australia

Region:
Oceania
Weather:
sunny 60's
Crowds:
Low
Activities:
Cultural Immersion, Ruins & History, Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism
immersion, history, trek, wildlife
One of the busiest months, nice by day, but it may get frosty at nighttime. Still a great time to experience the rock caves and ancient paintings, desert flora and fauna, camping, hiking, biking and camel riding.

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Chile

Region:
South America
Weather:
snow 30's
Crowds:
Low
Activities:
Boats, Trains, & Planes, Extreme Adventures, Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism
boats, extreme, trek, wildlife
May through October is the cold winter weather. Many people come to Patagonia in the winter for cold weather adventure activities or to avoid crowds completely. However, be prepared for some road and lodging closures. Torres del Paine has a milder winter then the rest of Patagonia.

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Australia

Region:
Oceania
Weather:
clouds 60's
Crowds:
Low
Activities:
Cultural Immersion, Wildlife & Ecotourism, Wine & Dine
immersion, wildlife, gourmet
Rainy season in Perth, yet always mixed with cool sunny days. Plenty of wildlife-watching opportunities, surfing, diving, bars, restaurants and cultural activities, vineyards.

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Papua New Guinea

Region:
Oceania
Weather:
sunny 80's
Crowds:
Shoulder
Activities:
Beach Lifestyle , Cultural Immersion, Diving & Water Sport, Extreme Adventures, Ruins & History, Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism
beach, immersion, diving, extreme, history, trek, wildlife
Papua New Guinea can be visited anytime of year but note that there are two types of climates. The lowland and coastal regions are hot and humid. The highlands are cooler. June is considered the dry season but weather can be unpredicable and you may experience some rain.

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New Zealand

Region:
Oceania
Weather:
clouds 40's
Crowds:
Low
Activities:
Art & Photography, Boats, Trains, & Planes, Diving & Water Sport, Extreme Adventures, Ruins & History, Snow Sport , Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism, Wine & Dine
art, boats, diving, extreme, history, snow, trek, wildlife, gourmet
Great time to go if you are looking for more of a winter experience. Enjoy the scenery, snow capped mountains, extreme adventure sports and the like. This time of year offers some of the world's best conditions for skiing and snowboarding.

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Ecuador

Region:
South America
Weather:
sunny 70's
Crowds:
High
Activities:
Art & Photography, Cultural Immersion, Diving & Water Sport, Extreme Adventures, Horseback Trails, Music & Dance, Ruins & History, Voluntourism, Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism, Wine & Dine
art, immersion, diving, extreme, horse, music, history, volunteer, trek, wildlife, gourmet
June is the best time to go to Ecuador because it's dry. More areas in the highlands are accessible for hiking and climbing. Warning: this time of year is NOT dry season in the Oriente and you should avoid hiking and trekking in this area until August.

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Iceland

Region:
Europe
Weather:
clouds 50's
Crowds:
Shoulder
Activities:
Art & Photography, Cultural Immersion, Diving & Water Sport, Voluntourism, Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism
art, immersion, diving, volunteer, trek, wildlife
June through August are the best times to go to Iceland for the non-stop days and mild tempeartures. Iceland is often wet either with rain or snow but the summer months see the least rain and the clearest skies. This is the time to enjoy sea kayaking, fly fishing, wild nightlife, turquoise geothermal pools, museums, geysers, glaciers, other worldly Icelandic nature, isolated towns, and whale watching.

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Chile

Region:
South America
Weather:
rain 50's
Crowds:
Shoulder
Activities:
Wine & Dine
gourmet
Winter in Santiago begins in June and lasts until about September. Temperatures are cooler this time of year but rarely drop below freezing. The rainy season peaks in June and July, which can turn to snow, meaning the start of ski season.

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Tanzania

Region:
Africa
Weather:
clouds 70's
Crowds:
Shoulder
Activities:
Beach Lifestyle , Cultural Immersion, Diving & Water Sport, Extreme Adventures, Voluntourism, Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism
beach, immersion, diving, extreme, volunteer, trek, wildlife
June through October are some of the best times to go to Tanzania for game viewing/ safaris, high species diversity diverse, circular wildebeest migration, and birding. You may be able to catch the migration between Tanzania and Kenya.

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Australia

Region:
Oceania
Weather:
clouds 60's
Crowds:
Shoulder
Activities:
Cultural Immersion, Diving & Water Sport, Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism, Wine & Dine
immersion, diving, trek, wildlife, gourmet
Beginning of winter and still a great time to head to Sydney. The winter months are temperate, making the city a year-round destination. June is definitely a more affordable time to go versus other times of the year.

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Australia

Region:
Oceania
Weather:
clouds 40's
Crowds:
Low
Activities:
Cultural Immersion, Ruins & History, Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism, Wine & Dine
immersion, history, trek, wildlife, gourmet
Relax by a fire or bundle up and head outside. Still a great place for gourmet food and wine, bushwalking, cycling, lifestyle and culture, wide open spaces, gentle rolling hills and historic villages.

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Tanzania

Region:
Africa
Weather:
rain 70's
Crowds:
Low
Activities:
Beach Lifestyle , Diving & Water Sport, Voluntourism, Wildlife & Ecotourism
beach, diving, volunteer, wildlife
June through October is a great time to go to Zanzibar because of the clear skies and very little rain, if any. This is a great time for water sports such as scuba diving or to visit Zanzibar's International Film Festival. Just be aware that this is peak travel season, largely because travelers will be coming from their wildebeest migration safaris, so book well in advance.
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