You are looking for an absolutely epic travel experience …
From true cultural immersion and mouthwatering culinary experiences to heart-thumping adventures and breathtaking views
That has a deep and profound impact on your life …
Filled with mindful moments, meaningful conversations, learning and growth, and the inspiration to create change in your life and in the world
You don’t really have a preference where you go …
You know when you can go, for how long, and the kinds of activities you want to do but are truly open to where you go
And you definitely don’t have time to plan your adventure ...
We handle all of the planning so that you can spend your time on other important things.
Then Destination: Unknown was built for you.
Destination: Unknown
Destination: Unknown adventures are epic experiences handcrafted by seasoned travel designers. The catch? You won’t know where you are going and/or what you are going to do there until your day of departure!
It takes a special kind of traveler to step beyond the boundaries of a ‘normal’ travel experience and into a D:U adventure: An insatiable curiosity about the world; a true spirit of adventure; a passion for connecting with new people, places, cultures, ideas, and perspectives; a dedication to life-long learning and growth; and a commitment to making a positive impact in the world.
There are 2 ways that you can do a Destination: Unknown — how far are you willing to go?
Level I: Journey Unknown
You will know your destination — you can pick where you go or let us pick for you — but you won’t know anything else about your itinerary, the experiences you’ll have along the way, or your accommodations until the day before your departure, when we will reveal and walk you through your full itinerary!
Level II: Destination Unknown
The Ultimate Adventure!
You will have no idea where we are sending you or what you are going to do there until the day before departure. Our team will choose your destination based on a series of in-depth conversations with you and then handcraft your entire adventure: International flights, accommodations, experiences, guides, some meals, and more! The day before you head out, we’ll reveal all and walk you through your detailed itinerary .
“It doesn't matter where you go; the important thing is how alive you are.”
—Pico Iyer
What to Expect
Regardless of which level you choose, your trip will be carefully crafted based on in-depth personal conversations with an expert Travel Designer (as well as some forms we ask you to complete and send back to us). Here’s how the process works:
Chat with a Travel Designer — We’ll talk about why you want to do a D:U, when you can go, the types of experiences you want to have (ex: culinary-focus, adventure-focus, etc.), places you have previously traveled, places you may want to go, and more.
Deciding on a Destination — For Level 1, you have the option of picking your destination OR having your Travel Designer pick for you. For Level 2, we’ll decide for you based on our conversations, the forms you complete, and our destination knowledge.
Crafting Your Journey — Your Travel Designer will work collaboratively with the rest of our team here in the States as well as our partners in your destination to build an itinerary tailored to your interests, desires, and budget.
The Reveal — For Level 1, you will know where you are going but we won’t reveal your fully detailed itinerary until the day before departure. For Level 2, we’ll reveal your destination and your itinerary the day before you head out! (In some cases, we can do the ‘Reveal’ on the day of departure just hours before you leave!)
Documents & Trip Information — You’ll get LOADS of information from us — your detailed itinerary, flight info, country information, tipping guides, links to our Travel Better Toolkit, and much more — that will be stored in the Vamoos app.
Support from Our Team — You’ll have 24/7 access to our team on the ground in your destination while you are traveling; they’ll help you deal with any unforeseen logistical challenges so that you can stay focused on having a kick-ass experience!
Not knowing your destination and/or the experiences you are going to have there, you can focus your attention more on preparing for what we call ‘The Inner Journey’ of travel: Setting intentions, practicing mindfulness, and traveling like a HERO … which is really what this is all about, anyway: Traveling Better & Living Better.
Interested in learning more?
IMAGINE
Imagine going on an adventure but you have no idea where you are going! Imagine that each and every day is going to be a surprise full of new activities. Imagine not worrying about how and when you will get to each event. Imagine a weeklong scavenger hunt, meeting a local artisan and learning his craft, finding your way to a fairytale island, hunting for a castle, hiking to 5000 ft and staying overnight in a hut, soaring high over a lake and mountains, sleeping in a chalet on top of the world, biking down a mountain to your next location, learning to forage for food in the forest, sleeping in a castle, picnicking in a vineyard, and seeing views beyond what you would ever expect.
This was our Destination: Unknown in Slovenia.
–Christine & Paul G.
“Travel is about the gorgeous feeling of teetering in the unknown.”
—Anthony Bourdain
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