OUR PRICING & VALUE MODEL
“I would rather own little and see the world than own the world and see little of it.”
―Alexander Sattler
Travel is an Investment in Yourself
Travel transcends mere vacation; when approached with intention and mindfulness, it's an investment in yourself and your life-long journey of learning and growth. By stepping outside familiar boundaries, you cultivate adaptability and resilience; encountering diverse cultures broadens perspectives and fosters empathy and understanding. Each journey offers opportunities for self-discovery; the experiences you have along the way can help shape you into a more well-rounded and compassionate global citizen.
Our Value Proposition
Let’s start here: Most of our travelers end up paying a 10—15% premium to work with us … which is an incredible value when you consider all that you get for your money:
– Expert travel design and itinerary development
– Handpicked accommodations, guides, and experiences
– Local knowledge and connections from our in-country team
– Destination documents and information to guide your Journey
– Technology to help make your adventures seamless
– On-trip support in case unforeseen challenges arise
Ultimately, perhaps the best value you receive when working with us is your time back. Rather than spending dozens (or hundreds!) of hours researching hotels, tours, transfer options, etc. — and still not knowing if you booked the right ones — we handle all of that for you so that you can spend your time with the people and on the things that are most important to you.
Where Your Money Goes
We want to make sure that you understand exactly what you are paying for and the value that you get when working with us to plan your next great adventure. Below are estimated cost breakdowns for where your money goes. If you have any questions, we’d be proud to tell you more about our pricing and value model.
The Journey: Experiences, Accommodations, Transfers, & Meals
Approximately 75% of your total trip cost
The itinerary that your Travel Designer will craft for you includes the following in the price of your adventure:
– Handpicked Local Accommodations
– Privately Guided Experiences & Activities
– Transfers & Transportation
– Some Meals & Culinary Experiences
… and so much more!
Expert Travel Design: Bringing Your Travel Dreams to Life
Approximately 12% of your total trip cost
Our Travel Designers have spent decades exploring the world, gathering experiences, building relationships, and honing their skills as artisans of adventure. Working side-by-side with our partners, colleagues, and connections around the world, your Travel Designer will craft an itinerary built around your interests, preferences, timeframe, budget, and more. Of course, this process takes time — hours, days, or even weeks — and that commitment to quality carries a cost and offers an incredible value that our travelers are happy to pay for.
Note: Your Journey with us begins with an upfront Travel Design fee of $1500 USD that will credited towards your trip once you confirm your itinerary.
Journey Management: Technologies & Communications
Approximately 10% of your total trip cost
Beyond designing your adventure, our team supports you every step of the way on your Journey with us.
– Use of the Vamoos app (a traveler fav!)
– A beautiful itinerary with detailed daily info
– Loads of destination documents and information
– On-going pre-trip support with your Travel Designer
– Support from our in-destination team while traveling
– A post-trip conversation with your Travel Designer
– Access to our Mindful Travel Toolkit & Guide
This support carries a ton of value — peace of mind so that you can focus on having an epic adventure rather than trip logistics and the tools and resources to make the most of your adventure — and is an invaluable part of your Journey with us.
Purpose & Impact: Supporting People, Places, & Planet
Approximately 3% of your total trip cost
Our mission as a business is simple: Make a meaningful, lasting, positive, and profound impact in the world.
– People (inspiring positive change in your life, in our communities, and in the world)
– Places (cultural and economic conservation and/or regeneration of destinations)
– Planet (mindfully, consciously protecting our environment and Mother Earth)
With that in mind, we allocate a percentage of every trip to projects that are making a real difference in the world:
– 1% for the Planet (Members)
– Adventure Travel Conservation Fund (Members)
– The Hero Travel Fund (Our own project!)
A sustainable business is also measured in sound economic health, so we allocate a small percentage of every trip to business growth and consistently creating innovative experiences for our travelers.
The Bottom Line
We wholeheartedly believe that working with Explorer X provides you with an amazing value. We couldn't be more proud of the work we do to provide you with a life-changing travel experience and the positive impact that we are making on our team, our travelers, our destinations, and the world!