“We carry inside us the wonders we seek outside us.”
—Rumi
Travel Better, Live Better.
Explorer X is a Seattle-based travel design company dedicated to crafting mindful travel experiences that have a profound and lasting impact on your life. Our ultimate goal? To inspire you to live a more mindful and meaningful life that creates positive change in your life and in the lives of those around you.
What it Means to Travel with X
When you plan your next adventure with us, your expert travel designer will work with you to handcraft an extraordinary itinerary that offers:
– Immersive experiences with local guides, experts, and friends
– Boutique hotels full of charm, character, and warmth
– Pace/flow grounded in the concepts of Slow, Mindful Travel
– Endless opportunities for reconnection, learning, and growth
– Sustainable design to minimize environmental impact
Whether you are looking for a Custom Journey or ready to embark on a Destination: Unknown adventure, we invite you to begin your Journey with us. Learn more about how we work together with you to design the travel experience of your dreams!
About Our Travel Experiences
As we begin our Journey together, there are a few points to keep in mind:
– We only plan travel outside of the United States
– Most travel experiences we design are 10–12 days long
– Our average travel experience costs between $20–25K (per couple)
– We work best with people who travel for learning and growth
– The ideal time to begin planning is 6+ months before departure
Our Travel Designers have spent decades exploring the world, gathering experiences, building relationships, and honing their skills as artisans of adventure. Working alongside our partners and colleagues around the world, your Travel Designer will craft an itinerary customized just for you.
Our Pricing & Value Model
Traveling with Explorer X is an investment in yourself and in the destinations you visit. The knowledge, effort, energy, and time that we pour into designing every itinerary offers incredible value and carries a cost that our travelers are happy to pay for. We want to make sure you understand what you are paying for and — just as importantly — the value you get when working with us.
Where to Explore with X
Not sure where to go on your next great adventure? Here are some of our top destinations – from classic travel spots like Italy and Peru to more far-flung locations like Greenland and Morocco – that we are most excited to help you explore!
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