Elevate Destinations

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

How we work

What to expect in your trip planning process

As award-winning travel designers, the professional team at Elevate Destinations will thoughtfully design and plan your customized trip. Using our extensive destination knowledge and experience, we create a full-service travel experience specifically tailored to your interests and requirements.

  1. A quick call to connect

    Our service begins with an initial complimentary call with one of our travel experts to learn more about you and how we can help you plan the perfect journey. You’ll have the opportunity to describe what you’re looking for and ask any questions you have about our services and the destinations where we operate.

  2. We custom design your trip

    Our team works on a travel itinerary tailored specifically to you and one that reflects what we have covered on our call, including your budget, interests, and style of travel preferred. We can adjust itineraries and make changes based on your feedback. At this stage we take a deposit for trip development, starting at $500.

  3. Secure your booking

    We finalize and book the trip, which requires a 50% deposit payment to secure your hotels and services. In some cases, we may require payment in full at the time of booking— particularly around peak travel times like the winter holidays. Any trip booked within 90 days or less of your departure date requires full payment at the time of booking.


The Elevate Difference

These days having trusted support for your travel plans is especially important. Travel requirements are changing rapidly. Elevate will help you to understand entry requirements and navigate the new world of international travel.

In addition to planning your journey, we are available throughout your time on the ground to provide support and advocacy throughout your trip. You will never be left in a lurch.

DETAILS AND MORE INFORMATION

Consultation and Planning Deposit
Like any other professional, we value our staff’s time and charge for our travel planning services. Our consultation and planning deposit starts at $500. The final fee will depend on the complexity of your travel request. This deposit will be applied to your final trip cost and balance.

 

Peak Season Dates
For any booking made during competitive date periods like Winter Holidays or Spring Break, an immediate deposit is required to secure hotels/lodging and/or guides. In many destinations, hotels and lodges cannot guarantee availability or place holds without a deposit. Additionally, these booking periods require extra hours to source availability under tight deadlines.

 

Returning clients loyalty perk
We do not charge a planning and consultation fee for our repeat travelers! You know how we work and what to expect from our services. Unlike many of our competitors, neither do we exact any membership fees from loyal clients!

 

Deposits and Payments
A 50% deposit payment is required at the time of trip booking. This allows us to secure your hotels and services for your chosen itinerary and dates of travel. In some cases, lodges/hotels may require payment in full at the time of booking – particularly around peak travel times like the Winter holidays. Any trip booked within 90 days or less of your departure date, requires full payment at the time of booking.

Final balance payments are due at a minimum of 90 days prior to your first day of travel. This may vary depending on the itinerary and destination as some lodges have different requirements that may require earlier balance payments.

All payments are subject to adjustments based on changes to services, hotels, date changes, and upgrades etc.

 

Rebooking fees for postponements
Unfortunately, planning travel during COVID has increased our workload, and we operate with a small staff. In some cases, a rebooking fee of $500 will be charged for postponement of an itinerary with one country. For more complex trips that include multiple destinations, a rebooking fee of $750 will be charged. This fee is separate from any increase in ground costs that result from a postponement.

 

About Elevate Destinations
Elevate Destinations has been planning exceptional eco-luxury travel and practicing responsible travel from its inception in 2005. Our support and services will bring you peace of mind in planning your next journey abroad.

Learn more about the Elevate Ethos and our award-winning Buy a Trip Give A Trip program.