Northern India, Southern India, & Sri Lanka

28 Days

An all-encompassing epic 28-day adventure, find yourself climbing rock fortresses, joining a martial arts workshop, marveling at the Taj Mahal, and exchanging stories over shared meals with locals.

Turkey, Azerbaijan, & Georgia

21 Days

Brimming with history and bursting with flavor, Turkey and the Caucasus intrigue and delight at every corner - from the majestic mountain peaks of Gudauri to Pamukkale’s thermal hot springs.

Lima

Welcome to Lima, “City of Kings”! Look for a sign with our logo on it as you exit the airport. Our driver will take you to our hotel to relax before our welcome meeting at 6pm. If you arrive around the same time as other travelers, we will bring you to the hotel together. Official check in is at 2pm. We will pick you up any time today, and we’re happy to hold your luggage while you explore the area if you arrive before check-in.

Arrival in Istanbul

11 Days

Merhaba! Welcome to Turkey! This women’s only tour kicks off in Istanbul, the continent-straddling metropolis that the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans have previously all called home. We will pick you up at the airport and bring you to the hotel to meet the rest of the group. Your welcome meeting with the guide starts at 6PM at your hotel. Until then, you’re free to go out and explore!

Lima

After breakfast, we’ll start the day with a city tour of Peru’s capital. We’ll visit San Francisco Monastery and roam the catacombs containing roughly 70,000 human remains. Then we’re off to the central market where you can stick with the group or wander solo a while tasting some fresh fruit and local street food. For lunch, we are going to one of Lima’s top rated restaurants, La Huaca Pucllana, with views of pre-Incan ruins. This afternoon we are going on an easy bicycle tour along the coast. Think street art, statues, rock formations, and street musicians. Meals: breakfast and lunch

Flight to Baltra, Santa Cruz Highlands

This morning we will jump on a 3 hour flight to Galapagos! We will land in Baltra and start with a tour of the highlands. We will meet the giant tortoises on a local property where these animals live in their natural habitat. This afternoon we’ll learn how sugar cane juice and aguardiente is produced and give it a try. Next up is an organic coffee demo from bean to mug. Enjoy lunch in the highlands before we check into our hotel. After you settle in, your guide will show you around the port. Meals: breakfast, lunch

Istanbul

11 Days

Today you'll visit all of Istanbul's most historic and iconic sites with a full day tour of the city. Start with the jewel in the Istanbul crown -- the Blue Mosque. This is one of the most striking sights, with its iconic, blue-tiled walls, 260 windows, and six minarets. Wander across the plaza to the Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture which holds more than 1,500 years of Turkish history. Seek out treasures in the famed Grand Bazaar, which offers up 3,000 shops to explore! We'll meet a few of the local characters, perfect your haggling skills, have a true Turkish coffee, and shop. We'll end the day with a water marbling art demonstration at a female artist's workshop. Meals: breakfast and dinner

Cusco

We’ll jump on a quick flight today to Cusco, where we will wander the streets and alleyways witnessing the marriage between two distinct cultures - Inca and Spanish. We will have lunch at Mama Seledonia, a restaurant that supports young, single mothers and teenagers in rural areas with passion for cooking. After an afternoon of exploration, this evening we will see the bohemian, artistic neighborhood San Blas and taste Pisco while learning the distillation process. Try your hand at making your very own Pisco Sour. Salud! Meals: breakfast and lunch

Bartolome or Seymour

Today we will visit our third and maybe fourth Galapagos Island on an all day boat tour. The Galapagos Islands are carefully monitored to protect the incredible bio-diversity, so we will be visiting one of four islands, depending on the national park’s schedule. Read more for all the details. Meals: breakfast, lunch

Ayvalik

11 Days

After breakfast, we'll hit the road to the quaint town, Ayvalık. We'll be welcomed with a delicious traditional Turkish lunch at a woman-owned olive grove. Our hostess for the day started this journey in 2012 with 800 trees and now she is exporting olive oil all over the world. We'll get to know her initiative for boutique olive oil production and enjoy a taste of the products produced in the region. The foodie theme isn't over yet, because next up is wine tasting! Once we arrive in Ayvalık, enjoy a walk on the charming cobblestone and if time permits, visit çöp(m)adam. This experimental project in Ayvalık aims to address the issues of women’s employment in Turkey and the importance of recycling/re-using. Meals: breakfast and lunch. | Drive time: approx. 5 hours

Santa Fe or Plaza

Today we will visit another Galapagos Island on an all day boat tour. The Galapagos Islands are carefully monitored to protect the incredible bio-diversity, so we will be visiting one of four islands, depending on the national park’s schedule. Read more for all the details. Meals: breakfast, lunch

Ephesus + Sirince

11 Days

We'll leave Ayvalık in the morning and head to Ephesus. This ancient site is one of Turkey's most important historic attractions and it is an absolute marvel. Explore this beautifully preserved classical city with your local guide who will bring its colorful 1,500 year history to life. Watch in awe as the sophistication of this former metropolis reveals itself: it had running water, public toilets, a renowned medical institute, a theatre and Roman baths. After Ephesus, continue on to the adorable little village of Sirince. The town's name actually means "cute" in Turkish and it is perhaps the perfect synthesis of a traditional Turkish and Greek village. Join local women for a hands-on cooking class where you'll learn a bit about the traditions of the Turkish kitchen. Meals: breakfast and dinner | Drive time: approx. 3 hours

Cusco – Sacred Valley of the Incas

Today we’ll travel to the outskirts of Cusco through Sacred Valley, heading to the community of Amaru. Some of the local women of the community will show us the ancient techniques of making South American camelid fibers. After lunch in Sacred Valley, we’ll drive along the Urubamba River towards the town of Ollantaytambo. This is an extraordinary Inca place where you will see an amazing rock formation representing the Inca god Wiracocha. Afterwards, you will be transferred to your hotel located in the Sacred Valley. Meals: breakfast and lunch

Santa Cruz

This morning we’ll visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, whose mission is to preserve the rare species that the Galapagos is known for. During your visit you’ll learn about the conservation efforts happening for the giant tortoises and some surprising things about the man this place is named after. In the afternoon, we’ll enjoy a 45 minute walk to stunning Tortuga Bay, a white sandy beach with turquoise water. There is also a bay you can rent kayaks to look for baby sharks and turtles hiding in the mangroves. Meals: breakfast

Pamukkale + Kas

11 Days

After breakfast, a long travel day lies ahead of us today, but the journey is absolutely worth it. We'll be stunned by the unreal landscape of Pamukkale. Plunging from a 700 foot high cliff, the calcite-laden waters have created an incredible scene of mineral forests, petrified waterfalls and a series of terraced basins. We continue to Kaş, where we'll be spending the night. The whitewashed houses adorned with bougainvillea, as well as an ancient theatre, makes Kaş a great place to be explored on foot. Take some time to wander solo or relax and join for an optional dinner at a mother and daughter run restaurant famous for recipes like 'Mamma’s pastry'. If you feel like a walk after dinner, the local handicraft market is open late! Meals: breakfast | Drive time: approx. 7 hours

Machu Picchu

This morning we board the train toward Aguas Calientes. This is considered one of the most beautiful train rides in the world, passing the Sacred Valley, descending slowing along the edge of the Urubamba River, until finally reaching the cloud forest. Once we arrive, we will take a bus ride to the Lost City of the Incas, Macchu Picchu. Explore the upper terrace with your guide first, making sure to get that great Insta photo! It's fascinating to be able to gaze down on the city from above and imagine how it would have looked during the height of the Inca empire. After the guided tour, you’ll enjoy the lunch at the restaurant located just outside the ruins. Meals: breakfast and lunch

San Cristobal

Today we say goodbye to Santa Cruz and jump on a 2.5 boat ride to another beautiful island, San Cristobal. After we check into our hotel, we’ll stroll along the promenade of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, the capital of the Galapagos Islands. Enjoy the sound (and smell) of hundreds of sea lions during your walk and find a good spot for lunch. We’ll then go to the Loberia, a white sandy beach, to find great quantities of sea lions bathing in the sun or cooling off in the sea. Snorkeling is a highlight here with chances to spot sea turtles. Meals: breakfast

Turquoise Coast

11 Days

Take some time to unwind and release the stress of the busy city with a morning yoga session or simply sleep in. After a late breakfast, drive to Ucagiz village. This quaint, coastal fishing village lies amid beautiful islands and peninsulas. We'll meet a local fisherman’s wife, who will teach us how to embroider one of her famous village scarves. After a homemade lunch, she helps us board a traditional Turkish Gullet boat which will be our home for the rest of the day! Enjoy a relaxing afternoon sailing along the Turkish Riviera. We'll get to see the ruins of the ancient sunken Lycian city and swim in crystal clear waters. Tonight, we will sleep on deck under the starry Mediterranean sky. Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Sacred Valley – Cusco

We have a bit of a later start today before we return to Cusco for a foodie day! We will learn more about Peruvians (and Peruvian food!) with a cooking class that will teach you to prepare traditional recipes handed down over generations. This Cusco food tour takes us to the fresh market and to the beautiful restaurant of Nuna Raymi. We will learn to prepare healthy dishes using the most representative ingredients guided by our Peruvian professional chef. Enjoy a refreshing drink and a three-course tasting menu. To end the day, we will eat what we prepared in a feast of fresh food. Meals: breakfast and dinner

Kicker Rock or Lobos Island

Today is all about the incredible sea life the Galapagos is known for. We’ll jump on a short boat ride to snorkel either at Kicker Rock or Lobos Island, whichever has clearer water that day! You might see the graceful and harmless hammerhead shark, turtles, loads of colorful fish, and maybe even play with sea lions in the water. Meals: breakfast, lunch

Antalya

11 Days

After waking up on the water, we say goodbye to our floating home as we continue on to Antalya. We have a guided tour of Antalya Museum, which is considered one of the leading museums in the world. Antalya has been the crossroads of humanity for thousands of years, hosting the magnificent cities of Lycia, Roman and Byzantine civilizations. Our guide will give us a brief walking tour of the old city before checking into the hotel. The afternoon is free to explore on your own. If you like, you can sign up for an optional treatment at a hammam, a traditional Turkish spa. Meals: breakfast

AÑANGU COMMUNITY

This morning, we jump on a motor boat to Yasuni Biosphere Reserve, the parrot clay lick. Birds of all colors flock here to feed on the mineral rich clay. We'll see 11 species of parrots and parakeets, including blue-headed, yellow-crowned parrots and even dusky-headed parakeets. The afternoon and evening are with the women of the community, who will teach us the Kichwa culture, crafts, and customs. We'll hike to see monkeys, squirrel monkeys, toucans, parrots and sloths and end the day with dinner on a catamaran prepared right there with the women of Kuri Muyu. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Cusco – Puno

Today is a long travel day, as we make our way to Puno. Along the way, you can sit back and relax with beautiful views of the Peruvian highlands. The first half of the journey is dominated by the magnificent Andean mountains which tower over the deep valleys. It then reaches the gentler, rolling Andean plains, where you may see vicuñas and alpacas. Along the journey, we’ll see some ancient sites and churches and stop for lunch an a local restaurant. Upon arrival in Puno, we’ll be dropped off at your hotel located on the shores of the Titicaca Lake. Meals: breakfast and lunch Drive time: 8 hours

Cappadocia

11 Days

Make sure your cameras are charged, because we are headed to Cappadocia! Over millions of years, rain and wind have shaped the soft white volcanic rock of the plain into an otherworldly landscape of dripping cones, pillars, pinnacles, and fairy chimneys soaring more than a hundred feet into the sky. We'll visit the Goreme Open Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Later in the day, we will learn the tradition of carpet and rug making in Turkey. The afternoon and evening are free with a few optional activities to choose form. You can enjoy a meal at Kadıneli Restaurant, an NGO project focused on giving the women of Uchisar a place to work and make an honest wage. You can also choose to discover the unique traditions and mysticism of Rumi’s Mevlevi Order and watch the devout whirling dervishes act out a hypnotic sema performance. Meals: breakfast

AÑANGU COMMUNITY

Enjoy the sunrise at breakfast and then visit the sustainable community projects to talk about the Kichwa worldview. After, we will walk into the Mama Kuna trail to see ceiba trees, strangler, and bamboo cane endemic from Yasuní. After a local lunch, paddle around “Añangu” creek, a black water ecosystem where you can spot monkeys jumping from tree to tree and sometimes even giant river otters. Dinner is a local experience: maito, grilled fish wrapped in a bijao leaf, and if you want, try the grilled worms. (Vegos, you won't be left out!) After dinner, we'll walk at night around the lodge to see different kind of insects, reptiles and even nocturnal mammals like the night monkeys.

Cappadocia

11 Days

Early birds have the option to take a hot air balloon over the ethereal Cappadocian landscape. The scene at sunrise is sure to take your breath away! The group will reconvene after breakfast for a walk of the surrounding valley to witness the fascinating rock formations and fairytale chimneys. Then visit Soganlı, a 4th century AD centers of Christianity in Cappadocia. There are thousands of pigeon houses, caves and shelters besides the frescoed churches and monasteries carved into the rock. Later, we will learn about the tradition of pottery making in this region. Tonight we will have a group dinner with a well-known local woman who homecooks delicious Turkish cuisine in her cave home. Meals: breakfast and dinner

Istanbul

11 Days

This morning, we catch a flight back to Istanbul. In the evening, we celebrate all of our wonderful memories with a group farewell dinner. Meals: breakfast and dinner

Departure

11 Days

After breakfast, say goodbye for now but not forever. Your tour guide can help you organize a ride to the airport or transportation for your onward travels. Meals: breakfast

FLIGHT TO BALTRA, SANTA CRUZ HIGHLANDS

This morning we will jump on a 3 hour flight to Galapagos! We will land in Baltra and start with a tour of the highlands. We will meet the giant tortoises on a local property where these animals live in their natural habitat. This afternoon we’ll learn how sugar cane juice and aguardiente is produced and give it a try. Next up is an organic coffee demo from bean to mug. Enjoy lunch in the highlands before we check into our hotel. After you settle in, your guide will show you around the port. Meals: breakfast, lunch

BARTOLOME OR SEYMOUR

Today we will visit our third and maybe fourth Galapagos Island on an all day boat tour. The Galapagos Islands are carefully monitored to protect the incredible bio-diversity, so we will be visiting one of four islands, depending on the national park’s schedule. Read more for all the details. Meals: breakfast, lunch

SANTA FE OR PLAZA

Today we will visit another Galapagos Island on an all day boat tour. The Galapagos Islands are carefully monitored to protect the incredible bio-diversity, so we will be visiting one of four islands, depending on the national park’s schedule. Read more for all the details. Meals: breakfast, lunch

Santa Cruz

This morning we’ll visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, whose mission is to preserve the rare species that the Galapagos is known for. During your visit you’ll learn about the conservation efforts happening for the giant tortoises and some surprising things about the man this place is named after. In the afternoon, we’ll enjoy a 45 minute walk to stunning Tortuga Bay, a white sandy beach with turquoise water. There is also a bay you can rent kayaks to look for baby sharks and turtles hiding in the mangroves. Meals: breakfast

SAN CRISTOBAL

Today we say goodbye to Santa Cruz and jump on a 2.5 boat ride to another beautiful island, San Cristobal. After we check into our hotel, we’ll stroll along the promenade of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, the capital of the Galapagos Islands. Enjoy the sound (and smell) of hundreds of sea lions during your walk and find a good spot for lunch. We’ll then go to the Loberia, a white sandy beach, to find great quantities of sea lions bathing in the sun or cooling off in the sea. Snorkeling is a highlight here with chances to spot sea turtles. Meals: breakfast

KICKER ROCK OR LOBOS ISLAND

Today is all about the incredible sea life the Galapagos is known for. We’ll jump on a short boat ride to snorkel either at Kicker Rock or Lobos Island, whichever has clearer water that day! You might see the graceful and harmless hammerhead shark, turtles, loads of colorful fish, and maybe even play with sea lions in the water. Meals: breakfast, lunch