Our Extraordinary Journeys

If you had to make just one more trip, it would be one of these!

What is “extraordinary”? How to make a trip extraordinary? What do we remember once we return home and return to our daily lives? How can we bring our travels to life in time? These are the questions that our teams tried to answer to arrive at this collection of unique trips. A collection of long-distance journeys, absolutely out of the ordinary. A collection where the experience takes precedence over the destination, a collection which leaves traces and leaves its mark on those who experience them whatever their place in history.

Our extraordinary journeys are

251

travel days

22

years of experience

 10

exceptional trips

South America

ARGENTINA PATAGONIA

ECO-ADVENTURE IN ARGENTINA : Glaciers, Wildlife & Climate Action

28 days / 27 nights

Individual from October to April


HIGHLIGHTS :

🦭 Check out the massive elephant seals on the beach
🌱Discover the challenges of the Rewilding foundation and reintegration of the Puma
⛰️ Stay in an ecodome on the foot of Cerro Fitz Roy
❄️ Meet with a glaciologist 'route Australe'.
🥾 Hike in Mitre Peninsula, virgen territory at the easternmost tip of Tierra del Fuego.

Today, no one can ignore the effects of global warming and the questions it raises about our way of life, our way of traveling, our way of consuming, our way of eating...

We believe that travel is an opportunity for meaningful encounters, and that we are profoundly nomadic. The desire to travel will always be there, as will our freedom to discover new horizons. The question is how, and we've come up with an answer.

In this eco-adventure, we'll take you on a tour of Argentina's natural treasures, while highlighting local and global efforts to protect these precious ecosystems.

Get ready for total immersion in Patagonian nature, where every step echoes our responsibility to the planet. Let's embark together on this environmentally-friendly adventure, where wonder rhymes with ecological commitment.

🌿 No domestic flights for a Low Carbon trip

🌿 4500 kilometers to explore

🌿 Exchange with locals and experts on today's ecological challenges

🌿 Nights in ecolodges, estancias, glamping and bivouacs

BOLIVIA

In the land of all possibilities

25 days /24 nights

Individual all year round


HIGHLIGHTS :

⛵ Sail for 3 days on a fishing boat along one of the tributaries of the Amazon, Rio Ichilo
🦙 Accompany a caravan of llamas in the Uyuni salt flats
🚵‍♀️Cross the salt flats by bike and camp on an island
🐸Dive into Lake Titicaca to observe the giant frogs of the sacred lake of the Incas
🪶Experience a local immersion among the healing people of the Kallawayas.
🛕Discover Iskanwana, a mysterious pre-Columbian city little-known by visitors

Bolivia and its grandiose landscapes, its “must-sees”, its Salar d'Uyuni... for decades, these images have been attracting travellers from all over the world to its sites and cities. The country is far from being a major tourist destination. However, most travellers will be satisfied with magnificent landscapes, fleeting images of “traditional” clothing worn in the streets of La Paz, a quick boat ride on Lake Titicaca, and the “folklore” of its inhabitants who make sandals from tires and run their antediluvian cars on natural gas.


But will they touch the reality of this bubbling country?

The ambition of this trip is to get to the other side of the scenery and discover the richness of this country like no other.


Bolivians are a resilient people by nature, and have weathered so many crises in their history that they could teach the world a lesson in resilience in these times of adaptation to change. Champions of the coup d'état, the incredible wealth of its natural resources has attracted the covetousness of the world's powerful, and the plundering that has been going on for centuries has forced its inhabitants to regularly reinvent their lives. Bolivia's history is simply insane.

Bolivians are a resilient people by nature, and have weathered so many crises in their history that they could teach the world a lesson in resilience in these times of adaptation to change. Champions of the coup d'état, the incredible wealth of its natural resources has attracted the covetousness of the world's powerful, and the plundering that has been going on for centuries has forced its inhabitants to regularly reinvent their lives. Bolivia's history is simply insane.


We invite you to experience some of these crazy stories, to become an actor in your own adventure, to dive into Lake Titicaca, to lead your llama caravan to the Salar, to search for hidden treasures in gold-rich mountains, and last but not least, to learn the art of the Bolivian way of getting by.

BRAZIL

Festas Juninas: the Carnival of Nordeste Brazil

20 days /19 nights

HIGHLIGHTS :

🎭 A festive immersion in the heart of the 'Festas Juninas', the Brazilian Northeast Carnival
🌅 Enjoy a gorgeous sunset over the Todos os santos Bay in Salvador
👨‍🌾 Experience traditional brazilian rural life during your stay in a 'fazenda' (local farm) in Bahia Region
🎣Have fun in a buggy expedition on the wild beaches as you meet the fishermen and local producers of Ceara

“No nordeste, junho é como um segundo carnaval” - In northeastern Brazil, June is like a second carnival.

In June, the northeast celebrates the Festas Juninas, a once-religious festival that has become a major popular event. Now synonymous with Brazilian rural culture, it celebrates joie de vivre, diversity and gratitude for the harvest, in a festive atmosphere that unites communities.

We take you on an expedition from Salvador to Sao Luis, to celebrate the most mystical region, rich in folklore and traditions, to celebrate our Brazil, the real one. In the effervescence of the festas juninas, we celebrate this land that is both rich and arid, these wild lands where life is harsh and its inhabitants big-hearted, these peoples with their great joie de vivre and mixed cultures.

Our journey begins in Salvador de Bahia, the cradle of Afro-Brazilian culture and Brazil's first capital. We follow Moema along the cobbled streets, which are already buzzing with preparations for the big June festivities. Colonial houses with pink, blue and green facades are draped in garlands, the air is perfumed with the scent of local specialties seasoned with bright yellow dendê oil, and the sound of batucadas punctuates our steps.

The calendar of festivities takes us as far as Sao Luis, to enter the Bumba Meu Boi festival, with its colorful myths. It's lively, it's noisy, it's bright and glittery, it's the hustle and bustle of Brazilian city life.

And we change rhythm, colors. We slow our pulse and set sail for the great adventure. From the verdant lands of Bahia, where multicolored fruits abound, immersed in Jean-Marie's fazenda, to the wild lands of the Road of Emotions embarked by David, our expedition leader.

We're off to find, or rediscover, the essence of life in Brazil's northeast, simple and natural.

We take a break in the endless rows of sand dunes separated by lagoons of crystal-clear tropical rainwater, in the Lençóis-Maranhenses National Park. We experience the ultimate in freedom as we roam the miles of raw, white beaches, meeting the fishermen and landlubbers who populate the area. And once there, we can't help but follow Pedro into the Parnaíba delta, a heavenly sanctuary for thousands of birds.

Here, the pace is different, it's slowed down. Here, you move to the rhythm of the waves, the tides and the people you meet. Here, people still fish with clubs on those triangular-sailed rafts, the jangadas, on which slaves fled across the turquoise or emerald sea.

This journey is a celebration of Brazil's Nordeste, its people, its rhythms and colors, our curiosity and the ordinary of Brazilian life made extra-ordinary.

CHILE

Winter Expedition to the heart of the austral route 

30 days /29 nights

Individual between early May and late September


HIGHLIGHTS :

🏹 Dive into the heart of the Mapuche Community, sharing their daily life and ancestral traditions.
🌋 Climb Villarrica Volcano on foot or by ski touring and enjoy the stunning scenery
🌊 Be a pioneer as you uncover the spectacular rock formations 'Marble Chapels' all to yourself, surrounded by crystal-clear waters
🦅 Explore Caleta Tortel, a village suspended in time (literally) , as it is made of wooden footbridges and marks the end of the 'route Australe'.
🐎Stay at the Cerro Guido Estancia and experience Torres del Paine in winter; puma tracking in the snow, horseback riding in this iconic yet desert site.

Because times have changed, and today it's our responsibility to be more respectful of the world we live in, some people have chosen to stop flying, preferring to explore destinations closer to home. But crossing the ocean by plane remains an option if it's to experience a unique, unforgettable and enriching journey. It's mass tourism that needs to be curbed.

With this in mind, we propose a trip that goes against the tide: a winter adventure in Patagonia, far from the crowds. The journey will be long and slow, allowing us to immerse ourselves in the culture and landscapes of this country of contrasting geographies. Rather than take multiple domestic flights and hop from place to place, we'll discover every nook and cranny of this fascinating territory by land and sea.

Our adventure begins in Santiago, the Chilean capital, where we discover the country's emblematic districts and rich history.  

One night bus later (in comfort, of course :)) and we wake up in the Lakes and Volcanoes region. It's here, in Araucania, that the majority of the Mapuche live. This indigenous population now accounts for only 5% of the total population, but still maintains strong traditions. We spend a few days in a Mapuche community, sharing their daily life, living a unique human experience and helping to support their local economy. At this time of year, bathing in the thermal baths, snowshoeing and climbing the Villarrica volcano complete our adventure in the heart of this snow-covered landscape. 

A few days' drive along the Lakes Route takes us to the island of Chiloé, one of the most authentic places in Chile. Here, we discover stilt dwellings, Unesco World Heritage-listed wooden churches, natural parks and a gastronomy rich in seafood. 

The second part of our journey begins here, and we continue with a great adventure on the mythical Route Australe. An overnight ferry takes us from Quellón, on the island of Chiloé, to Puerto Cisnes, one of the most remote fjords on the Route Austral. Ruta 5, which runs parallel to Argentina's Route 40, is much less crowded and offers an authentic, wilderness experience.

The northern part of the road is asphalted, but the southern part we're taking remains a challenge for adventurers. Of course, we travel with an expert guide-driver, a native of the region, and a sturdy 4x4 vehicle, ready to brave unpredictable weather conditions to get us to the end of the road. Indeed, on the Chilean side, this is where the road ends: we must then take a ferry to reach the extreme south of the country.

During this week of adventure, we have to constantly adapt to Patagonia's capricious weather. Snowfall can block the road at any time, turning our journey into a veritable expedition. Our goal is to reach Caleta Tortel, a picturesque village that marks the end of the Route Austral. From here, we'll take a ferry to the extreme south of the country and experience 40 hours of total disconnection (finally a place without the Internet, what a luxury!), sailing through the Patagonian fjords in the heart of unspoilt wilderness.

The third leg of our journey begins here in Puerto Natales, at the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park. After two nights on the boat, we appreciate the comfort of good bedding, and if we're going to have an extraordinary trip, we might as well sleep at the Singular (said to be one of the most beautiful hotels in the world)! The next day, we make our way to Torres del Paine: world-famous for trekking and Chile's most popular tourist destination. The only difference is that the thousands of tourists who visit it every year do so between October and March. Completely deserted by tourists in winter, we have the park to ourselves, with the extraordinary possibility of observing pumas in their natural habitat. We continue our adventure on foot and on horseback, just like a real gaucho!

Beyond the absolutely exceptional experience we're about to live, it's undoubtedly the feeling of being alone in the world that will accompany us throughout this trip. 

ECUADOR

Ecuador, Mitad del Mundo,
Discovering Sumak Kawsay

32 days /31 nights

Individual all year round


HIGHLIGHTS :  

⛰️ Enjoy a different opening onto the ethnic mosaic of Ecuador with its art of resourcefulness, its struggles, its joie de vivre and its legendary hospitality

🌱Authentic encounters, enhanced with many multisensory surprises

🧭 Local guides, proud of their identities and committed who will make us take the pulse of the contrasting realities of the Ecuadorian worlds
🥥 Get a taste of indigenous gastronomic products: cacao Arriba Nacional fino, Andean quinoa or Amazonian vanilla
🏕️ Stay in green eco-lodges, homestays/ glamping, beautiful historic haciendas, heritage residences in scenic environments

Whoa.

My name is Sacha, I'm an Ecuadorian cosmographer and hydrogeologist. 

I'm 42 and live in Quito, the world's highest capital. My mother is from the Andes and my father from the Amazon.

I live at the heart of the biodiversity of a small country coiled on the equatorial line, straddling the two hemispheres, bordered by the deep Amazon, the majestic avenue of volcanoes on the ridges of the Andes.

I've always dreamed of going on a long journey to meet the last guardians of Nature, and to meet ourselves.

This is the odyssey I propose you undertake with me today.

I invite you to experience together a progressive transformation to understand Sumak Kawsay, this angular concept here of “living well together in harmony with Nature”, as well as to understand the socio-economic-ecological stakes involved.

Here, as everywhere in the world, because we're all linked.

Join my itinerant quest, from Quito, through the Andes, the Choco Andino and on into the Amazon rainforest. Let's set off together to meet my family and friends in the four corners of Ecuador.

I'll introduce you to a collection of emblematic, fascinating and committed characters, around engaging windows on crucial realities of our world.

It's a great journey, far off the beaten track and out of time, a true Ode to Nature to understand why and how it is threatened today... even here. Water, forests, ancestral traditions, indigenous medicines and natural pharmacopoeia, decarbonation, fossil and renewable energies,

Knowledge and culture, sharing and transmission, defense and territories,

The challenges are colossal, but solutions exist and are emerging.

  •  Where do the last lost paradises still breathe on a planet whose last refuges we are destroying?
  • Why have all our ecosystems and lifestyles always been linked, conditioning us to live in symbiosis in a dizzying broth of life?
  • Who are the guarantors of the balance and custodians of ancestral knowledge?

Our world is changing, my country is evolving, everything is accelerating, irrevocably.

Yet let's dare to breathe and slow down for a while, together in Ecuador on an extraordinary expedition.

Biodiversity treasures are in danger, but others are still intact and some are regenerating.

Conservation, preservation, reforestation, regeneration, cosmovision, sustainable tourism .... Discover unique places and emblematic initiatives.

Between natural paradises, sources of life and cosmovisions to reconnect ... together ...

Nos fuimos a prender el alma y el cuerpo, asómate! Let's reconnect to the essence of Life with a unique and fabulous travel experience.

I invite you to my journey and my country: you're always welcome.

Are you ready for an extraordinary adventure here in Ecuador?


Africa

SOUTHERN AFRICA

An adventure on the edge of southern Africa: South Africa, Lesotho, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana

28 days /27 nights

Individual all year round

HIGHLIGHTS :  

⛰️ Meeting the Basothos community in the mountains of Lesotho

🦒 Experience amazing safaris in the Zulu country parks, Hluhluwe and Isimangaliso

🏄🏽‍♀️ Pick your favorite water-based activity in Mozambique
⛺ Spend a night in the bush of Kruger National Park
🚂 Cross Zimbabwe to Victoria Falls with the Rovos Rail train

Discover Southern Africa on an exceptional 28-day journey through five southern African countries: South Africa, Lesotho, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Botswana. 

Explore the vastness of South Africa, the mountains of the Kingdom of Lesotho, the wild coastline of Mozambique, the great plains of Zimbabwe and the banks of the Chobe River in Botswana.


This tour has been designed by our team to immerse you in the most unusual and breathtaking aspects of southern Africa. Our guiding principle: to create emotions, to surprise you, to let you experience suspended moments that you couldn't experience anywhere else in the world. Whether it's meeting people in a Lesotho inn or crossing Zimbabwe by luxury train, every moment is an adventure in itself. 

Get ready for an extraordinary journey!


Europe

BALKANS

Follow the eagle's journey, from the Alps to the Adriatic;
A family adventure in the wilderness of Slovenia and Croatia

27 days /26 nights

Individual all year round


HIGHLIGHTS :  

🚠 Take a vertiginous cable car ride to the Velika Planina plateau and discover the wooden chalets in the mountains
🏞️ Enjoy 3 day hike from Bohinj to Trenta, explore the valley of 7 lakes
🐻 Observe the brown bear hidden in a hunting cabin in the middle of preserved forests with a specialist guide
🐎 Meeting herds of wild horses in Velebit National Park
🏝️ Wake up on an island facing the Adriatic after having traveled the Kornatis archipelago by kayak and zodiak

Let's embark together on an extraordinary journey on the wings of the Eagle, from Paris to Split, an epic journey that will take us across the majestic Alps to the splendid Adriatic Sea.

This is not just a trip or a vacation, but an immersive adventure where every moment is an invitation to surpass ourselves, to explore otherness, and to contemplate the environment that surrounds us. On trains, bikes, paddles and even on foot, we'll cross borders, push our limits and discover breathtaking landscapes.

Three families, hand-picked for this unique experience, will cross paths, separate and reunite as we progress, combining personal and collective adventure. Imagine us rafting down rivers, meeting wild horses, observing brown bears, gliding by zodiac to the many islands of the Kornati, each means of locomotion bringing its own share of thrills and shared emotions.

The Eagle embodies our desire for freedom, our quest for discovery and our openness to others. For us, this journey is a lesson in life, a tribute to European cultural diversity, and an ode to the preservation of our environment, so that every border crossed is also a bridge to a more respectful and connected future.

                          An extraordinary journey 
  • An original family adventure.s singular and plural
  • Departure from Paris and access by train
  •  Accompaniment on the first part by a guide trained in environmental issues and life-size games, and an expert on the Voyage.
  • Immersion in the wilderness, to meet Europe's large wild mammals (bears and wild horses).
  •  Exploration of 4 National Parks.
  •  A stay in 2 European capitals.
  •  A wide range of activities to explore unspoilt wilderness.