Elevate Destinations

Experts in socially responsible luxury travel. We design travel experiences that support conservation and local communities without skimping on comfort.

Testimonials from our Travelers
to Asia

“For my birthday this year, I decided to buy myself a solo trip. I had never traveled alone to a distant country, so I relied on Elevate Destinations to use their expertise to place me in the perfect location. They chose Ladakh, India, one of the safest places for women to travel alone. What I did not know at the time was how much this journey would change me. Being surrounded by beauty, witnessing all that nature has to offer and knowing that this place is so deeply connected to spirituality fed my soul so much that it overflowed. I will never forget my time in Ladakh. It is something I will cherish forever."

— Jessica Dolan, India

"Throughout many years, I thought my independence in traveling instilled the greatest cultural experience. That view quickly diminished when Elevate Destinations planned a trip for my mom and I to Myanmar and Cambodia.

Lana was able to build a program for us that opened our eyes to the poverty yet hope in the communities while pairing us with guides who became not only our source of an honest depiction of the area but our friends. They shared stories to show us how they live, provided opportunities for home cooked meals, visits to villages untouched by tourists and opportunities I never thought I would experience. Everything was seamless and yet adjustable based on our desires to explore. We did not just witness the cultural differences, we experienced and left with them ingrained in our soul. Thank you Elevate Destinations and Lana, this trip will continue to live in our lives and the hope of the people will be cherished and prayed for."

— Shannon Plumstead, Cambodia, Myanmar

"We were extremely pleased with Elevate in putting together an amazing trip to India! We had a number of specific requests outside of the usual travel plan, including visiting NGOs, especially those focused on empowering women and girls, and visiting pottery villages. Dominique was unfazed, working hard to put together something that met our many needs and taking into account our promises that we liked to stay very busy when we traveled. She provided expert guidance on what was/wasn’t doable and told us the pros and cons of the things that we would be missing if we added our special requests.

It’s hard to talk about the highlights – because the entire trip was so awesome – but our recommendations would be to go off the beaten path as well as seeing major sights. Going to an NGO in East Delhi gave us the chance to understand even a tiny bit better the struggle faced by many in the city, visiting potters and their families in their homes gave us a chance to better understand the long history of craftspeople in India, going to a village helped to understand life outside the bustle of the huge cities.

Through Elevate we had the opportunity to have in-depth discussions about India with our drivers, guides, staff at NGOS, and many others. Everyone was incredibly generous with his or her time and we are so grateful for that."

— Jan Goldstein and Shereen Arendt, India

"Everything was done super well. The accommodations were fabulous.
The train reservations and physical tickets were immensely helpful.
All of our requests were heeded. We had a great time!"

— Karen French, Japan

"Elevate Destinations provided an experience of a lifetime. From the initial planning to coordinating local tours and on the ground transfers, my trip was a breeze. Their expertise in recommending the must see locations was invaluable. I would definitely arrange a trip through Elevate Destinations again."

— Sherri Pittman, Thailand

"My trip to India was perfectly coordinated from beginning to end. As a solo traveler, I was taken care of by ground staff from beginning to end. The facilities I stayed at provided tremendous service and were excellent quality that were eco friendly, clean, safe and beautiful. The Safari drives were amazing and filled with views of amazing animals and wildlife of all kinds including Tigers! It was an excellent adventure filled with cultural experience, fantastic food and learning of a new culture."

— Lisa Weaver, India

“We had an amazing trip. All transitions were smooth, on time. All accommodations were excellent and interesting.

We went to Cambodia and Thailand. Spent three days visiting non-profits in Phnom Penh, then went to Siem Reap, beaches in Thailand and an elephant sanctuary. All aspects of the trip were excellent: food, accommodations, and experiences."

— Stacey Keare, Cambodia, Thailand

“This was my first trip to Cambodia & Myanmar with my daughter and Elevate Destinations' planning and perfect execution of the entire trip was second to none. Lana was our Personal Travel Consultant and was extremely knowledgeable and attentive to our needs. She meticulously planned and customized our itinerary while communicating with us in the months before our trip. She and Dominique were always responsive to our questions and needs and we had constant support from them. Before we departed, Lana provided us with detailed itineraries and information regarding the culture, food, and the locations we would be visiting.

Once we arrived in Cambodia to the end of our trip in Myanmar, we always felt safe and taken care of. The guides and drivers were fantastic who took us to remote villages and historic places. They were very knowledgeable and gave us the history of each place we visited. At the end of the day, not only did the the guides make sure that our trip was exactly what we wanted, they truly cared that we would enjoy and have a memorable trip.

This was an amazing and a trip of a lifetime for me. I highly recommend Elevate Destinations for your next trip!”

— Lucille Plumstead, Cambodia, Myanmar

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