Rare Journeys
Curated Group Adventures for Explorers with Shared Curiosity
The adventure specialists at Journeys International focus on understanding your goals and getting you on the right adventure to pursue them. Rare Journeys are the most unique type of journey we can offer. For those who share common interests and passions, we curate a collection of once-only group adventures that by their nature are better with a group of fellow explorers, or can’t be offered privately. These adventures take you deep with experiential activities focused around a specific theme. Each program begins with a set of central intentions, and itineraries include the most unique, most fascinating, most personal experiences of a place within the framework of those goals. Experts, teachers, facilitators, guides, artisans, chefs, and delightful local people contribute to each program. A specialty adventure facilitator with expertise in the trip’s theme accompanies each group, along with local guides depending on the setting.
Curated Group Adventures
Rare Journeys

Primates and Parrots in Uganda
Join an expert naturalist guide on the most complete Uganda nature trip available. This is a very special opportunity for birding, photography, and gorilla viewing.
From $6375 Per Person
Challenging

Egypt: Eclipse, Archaeology & Beyond
Experience the longest total solar eclipse of the century. Explore Cairo, sail the Nile, and uncover ancient archaeological sites with expert trip leaders.
From $10550 Per Person
Active

Morocco Through The Senses
Explore vibrant markets and stunning landscapes in Meknes, Marrakech, and Merzouga. Wander through coastal ruins, traverse the majestic Atlas Mountains, and experience the vast Sahara dunes, all while uncovering the diverse beauty of Morocco.
From $5550 Per Person
Active

Rarefied Yellowstone National Park
Observe wolves, bison, and other winter wildlife with an expert naturalist while exploring geothermal features, snow-covered valleys, and the realities of the conservation of Yellowstone National Park.
From $9190 Per Person
Active

Cultural Journey to the Kullu Dussehra Festival
Travel to the spectacular Kullu Dussehra Festival in Himachal Pradesh. En route, discover the heart of India's spiritual traditions, savor local flavors, encounter wildlife on a jeep safari, and explore the rich culture of remote Himalayan villages.
From $7375 Per Person
Active

Biology, Conservation & Culture in the Azores
Discover São Miguel Island, Pico Island, and the surrounding marine ecosystems on a rare exploration of conservation, sustainability, and culture in the Azores archipelago.
From $8750 Per Person
Vigorous

Pakistan Rare Journey: Mountains, History, and Heritage
Explore the heart of Pakistan, revealing the stories and traditions that make it a land of timeless allure and captivating beauty.
From $6575 Per Person
Active

Iceland to Greenland Total Solar Eclipse
Gain insight into the cultural and scientific significance of solar eclipses with guest experts David Baron Michael Zeiler.
From $21495 Per Person
Active

Rare Guatemala Semana Santa
Join Guatemala’s breathtaking Semana Santa celebrations, where vibrant alfombra flower carpets and solemn processions bring Antigua to life. Travel with a group led by Journeys adventure specialist Lené Jefferson.
From $4775 Per Person
Gentle

Off Japan’s Beaten Path in Kyushu
Venture further than most Japan travelers, to the spectacular island of Kyushu, to delve deep into nature, art, and history. Favorite Rare Journey leader David Everhart returns to take you from Kagoshima to Takachiho Gorge and Nagasaki to Karatsu. Also visit Tokyo and Kyoto.
From $11890 Per Person
Active

Photography Journey through Sri Lanka
Learn camera skills from master photographer Wayde Carroll on an incredible group journey through Sri Lanka. Enjoy wildlife safaris in Yala and Wilpattu, cultural traditions like stilt fishing, and explore historic sites such as Sigiriya Rock and Galle Fort with your photography guide. From ancient citadels and sacred temples to misty tea plantations and lush highlands, there are many opportunities to improve your technique for capturing stunning moments.
From $6980 Per Person
Active