Welcome to our world, where the extraordinary awaits

Custom luxury trips crafted by award-winning experts

Extraordinary Journeys crafts personalized experiences for the trips that matter most: thoughtfully planned, rich with meaning, and full of wonder and discovery. As destination specialists, we bring deep firsthand knowledge and passion to every trip, designing journeys that awaken the senses and reveal the unique soul of each destination.

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To us, it’s personal

It's personal because this is our family story—one that began fifty years ago when Marcia, our co-founder, made Kenya her home. Born in Kenya and shaped by a life lived across continents—from Paris to Taiwan, China, Israel, and Argentina—Marcia’s daughter Elizabeth inherited her passion for adventure. Together, they founded Extraordinary Journeys in 2009 to introduce travelers to a new kind of luxury travel: wondrous, warm, spontaneous, and alive with discovery.

Today, Extraordinary Journeys winds through 39 countries across five continents (and counting). Our team has been recognized by Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveller as some of the best travel specialists in the world. But even though we’ve grown, Extraordinary Journeys is still rooted in the same belief it began with: travel is personal—and so is the way we craft it.

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1. We believe that travel inspires a richer way of being in the world

A rich and vibrant life does not follow the same rhythm day after day. We believe that travel can shake something fundamental inside of us, reshaping our perspectives, and giving us a more meaningful way of engaging with the world.

Why book with Extraordinary Journeys?

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    We go deep

    We value depth over breadth. While we have broadened our map, our intimate expertise runs deep—from understanding each locale's hidden rhythms to cultivating relationships with exceptional guides.

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    We keep it honest

    Seasoned travelers know that places change, authentic experiences migrate. We'll listen to your hopes and passions, but push back when we know something will better resonate with you.

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    We’ve got it covered

    Traveling to wild places asks something of us— a quality of attention and presence. From behind-the-scenes logistics to bespoke culinary experiences, our team has thought of everything.

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    We know it’s personal

    There will undoubtedly be extraordinary unscripted moments—hippos emerging at sunset, or the impossible blue of Arctic ice. We know that meaningful memories often live in personalized details.

  • How we work

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    Begin the journey 

    Browse destinations, view sample itineraries, and read stories designed to spark inspiration and help you imagine what’s possible.  

    2

    Get in touch 

    Each Extraordinary Journey is tailor-made, crafted in collaboration with your Destination Specialist. To open the conversation, give us a call or complete our contact form.

    3

    Plan and book your trip

    After we get to know you, your Destination Specialist will begin distilling hundreds of options into a custom draft itinerary. Together, we’ll fine-tune the details until it is exactly right.

    Ready to plan?

    Journeys

    Explore our sample itineraries to get inspiration for your own tailor-made trip.

    Contact us

    Want to find out more, or ready to start planning your own trip? Get in touch and we'll take care of everything.