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
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Back in Time to the Greek Forum
Explore Athens, Aegina, Santorini, and Crete with expert guide Yagkos Chairetis. Learn why Greece became the birthplace of Western philosophy as you go deep into the history and culture of this rich destination.
From $7340 Per Person
Gentle
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Journey to Malawi and Zambia
This expedition is crafted for immersion in the authentic essence of African culture, wildlife, and sustainable tourism. In destinations that remain undiscovered by mainstream travelers, this journey will reveal the treasures that lie off the beaten path.
From $7895 Per Person
Active
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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 $4750 Per Person
Active
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Thailand Festivals of Water and Light
Loy Krathong and Yi Peng are two of Thailand's most beautiful and uplifting celebrations. Travel with a group to join thousands of people in Chiang Mai in lighting your hopes on fire and releasing them into the universe.
From $4980 Per Person
Active
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Rare Antarctica: Explorer Stories
A storyteller leads this unique journey to engage the big questions of your journey to Antarctica
From $11995 Per Person
Active
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Rare Journey into Japan
Visit Japan in the Fall on this Rare Journey! You'll see the best of Tokyo and Kyoto - but this trip really highlights the more remote villages and distinctive culture of Japan. Join cross-cultural expert David Everhart to connect with local communities, understand customs, visit unique shrines and temples, enjoy spectacular traditional meals and immerse yourself in the natural beauty that defines Japan's rural charm.
From $10200 Per Person
Vigorous
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Festivals of Happiness in Bhutan
Join Sherry Ott, travel writer and experienced trip leader, on this Rare Journey through the remote villages of Bhutan to understand how it is continually ranked as the happiest country in Asia.
From $6350 Per Person
Active
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Rare Spitsbergen Explorer: Wildlife Capital of the Arctic
Spot incredible wildlife among the islands of the Svalbard Archipelago, admire the spectacular scenery, and learn from experts including climate change professor Dr. Mike Shriberg.
From $7407 Per Person
Active
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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