Carbon Negative Tours
We go one step beyond carbon neutral tours by offsetting your journey three times over, door to door. Click below to learn more about our carbon offset commitment.
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We design small group tours, transformative retreats, and a delightful combination of both. Our passion is Around the World tours!
About Us
Learn more about your trip architects, BJ and Lauren, as well as bit about the history of RetreaTours.
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Head over here to see our latest posts, including photo albums from recent itinerary research trips.
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How to Stay Healthy While Traveling… Naturally!
We combine our decades of travel expertise with our professional background in natural medicine to bring you the best tips for preventing and treating traveler’s diarrhea, altitude sickness, motion sickness & more.
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How to Stay Healthy While Traveling… Naturally!
We combine our decades of travel expertise with our professional background in natural medicine to bring you the best tips for preventing and treating traveler’s diarrhea, altitude sickness, motion sickness & more.
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“RetreaTours organized and superbly executed the best tour I have ever been on.”
Testimonials
We’re so lucky that we get to hang out with the coolest people on tour—you! If you want to see the type of sentiment that make us blush, pop over to our testimonial page.
“RetreaTours organized and superbly executed the best tour I have ever been on.”
Testimonials
We’re so lucky that we get to hang out with the coolest people on tour—you! If you want to see the type of sentiment that make us blush, pop over to our testimonial page.
You can see our future journeys below or by browsing the map.
Please click a red pin on the map to see the journeys currently available in that area. You can click the links to be taken directly to the trip’s website.
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Ladakh, India
Coming soon!
India
Egypt
Egypt Exploration: Stay tuned for dates
Contact us for private tour options
Bhutan
Ongoing private trips–see details at PrivateBhutanTours.com
Angkor Wat
The Dead Sea
Machu Picchu
Mongolia
Kenyan Safaris
Optional extension to the Mountain Gorillas of Rwanda
Please see our Kenya journeys for 2022 for Rwanda extension information
Nepal
Patagonia
Tierra del Fuego
Iguazu Falls
Easter Island
Madagascar
Coming soon!
Kyoto, Japan
Madrid, Spain
Pilgrimage to India & Nepal
Walking with the Buddha
with Tricycle and Andrew Olendzki
December 3-18, 2022
Join Tricycle publisher James Shaheen and Buddhist scholar Andrew Olendzki as we explore the circuit that he walked in his time, from Lumbini to Kushinagar and each important pilgrimage site in between, on this carbon negative journey.
Historical tour of India & Nepal
Tracing the Footsteps of the Buddha
November 1-15, 2022
Join RetreaTours owners BJ & Lauren to visit the historical sites where the Buddha spent his days.
If you’ve ever been intimidated by the idea of a trip to this part of the world, we’d love for you to join us on a safe, comfortable tour where all the details are handled for you.
All levels of interest and experience are welcome on this journey, without expectation or judgment.
Kenya Safari: Luxe
September 25-October 6, 2022
with Rwanda Mountain Gorilla extension
Take your Kenyan safari to the next level & visit Samburu National Reserve and Ol Pejeta Conservancy to see the last two northern white rhinos on the planet. You'll stay in upgraded lodges and luxury tents and fly between most destinations on this all-inclusive safari of a lifetime.
Want to extend your stay to witness the majestic Mountain Gorillas of Rwanda? No problem!
Natural Wonders of South America:
Patagonia & Iguazu Falls
with Easter Island extension
January 19-Feb 1, 2023 &
February 11-24, 2023
Discover the Iguazu Falls and the Southern Cone in a comprehensive exploration of Chilean and Argentinian Patagonia.
You'll experience everything from the far reaches of Tierra del Fuego to the sweeping vistas of Torres del Paine, El Chalten, and El Calafate. Consider joining us on an extension to iconic Easter Island, as well!
The Galapagos Islands
January 7-17, 2024
Our most popular tour!
Experience one of the most unique spots on earth on this land-based, small group tour of the Galapagos. These UNESCO World Heritage islands are home to diverse flora & fauna, many are found nowhere else on the planet.
We'll stay in comfortable hotels on land and take plenty of excursions on the water. This trip is a guest favorite and sells out every year!
Around the World Tour
Japan · Cambodia · Bhutan · Jordan · Spain · Peru · optional Easter Island extension
April 3–29, 2023
This Around the World journey will be a perfect re-entry into international travel! We'll begin during cherry blossom season in Japan and continue on to such iconic sites as Angkor Wat, Machu Picchu, and Petra. Together we'll explore Tiger's Nest in Bhutan and enjoy world-class art and cuisine in Madrid.
Limited to 12 guests.
Journeys coming soon–sign up below and we'll notify you when registration is live.
Pilgrimage to Mongolia
Postponed to Summer 2023
Join Tricycle: The Buddhist Review on this journey to witness firsthand the beautiful renaissance of Tibetan Buddhism in post-Communist Mongolia. Engage with local monks, experience puja ceremonies, and explore the vast grasslands of the Mongolian steppe and the modern capital city.
You can click the link below to see the itinerary and to be notified when we open the 2023 journey for registration.
Mongolia: Steppe by Steppe
Postponed to Summer 2023
Discover the beauty of the eternal blue sky on the steppe of Mongolia and experience true Mongolian hospitality. We'll stay in a combination of traditional gers and comfortable hotels on this journey, as we explore the modern capital city and the breathtaking beautiful countryside. This stunning landscape inspired Genghis Khan & it will inspire you, too!
You can click the link below to see the itinerary and to be notified when we open the 2023 journey for registration.
Wildlife Wonders of South America
with Galapagos extension
Late 2023
Say hello to the penguins, elephant seals, and whales of Peninsula Valdes in Argentinian Patagonia before setting off for the wilds of Brazil's Pantanal wetlands, filled with jaguars, tapirs, macaws, anteaters, capybara & more. We'll wrap up in the Cloud Forest of Mindo, Ecuador, home to hundreds of species of birds! If you wish, we can continue on to discover to unique wildlife of the Galapagos Islands.
Egypt
Stay tuned for dates
Explore Egypt in style on this 5-star adventure. We'll enjoy the iconic treasures of the Giza Plateau and the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum before flying to Luxor (ancient Thebes) to immerse ourselves in the "world's largest open-air museum." We'll cruise the Nile River and visit captivating temples along the way, ending in breathtaking Abu Simbel.
Dates are pending, but you can see our itinerary and sign up for updates on the site by clicking the green button below.
Bhutan
Ongoing
A lot of people are surprised when they learn how easy it is to travel to the Kingdom of Bhutan! You don't even have to wait for one of our tours—we can arrange a private tour for as many people as you like (even if it's just one!) You'll have your own private guide, driver, and a choice of category of hotels. Click the link below to get some ideas and then contact us to put a vacation together for you!
Private Tours
Travel in your "bubble"
Perhaps you'd rather avoid small group tours for a while, or you just prefer traveling with your own family or group of friends. We can help arrange a private tour with trusted guides in many parts of the world, such as India, Egypt, Sri Lanka, East Africa, and more. Email us today with a "wishlist" and let us help make your travel bubble dreams come true!
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