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

A couple stands on a dirt trail, surrounded by green shrubs and trees under a cloudy sky, with distant hills in the background.

Elevate Destinations is outstanding! They were incredibly responsive and adaptive to our needs. The itinerary they created and managed for us resulted in one of my best travel experiences ever. It was the perfect balance between free time and activity, and the Elevate team was so helpfully responsive and accommodating.

— Cassandra McIntosh, Portugal

A group of nine people, including Kathy Sharpe, pose together indoors, smiling at the camera. Some are kneeling in front, while others stand behind them. Casual clothing and hats are worn by several individuals.

Our highlights were musicians playing with the founder, the cocoa farm, rafting, the hike, and the accommodations. It was so impactful to learn about the culture from a cocoa farmer to a coalition designed to teach kids how to breakdance to a music school that helps keep kids off the street. It was the perfect mixture of cultural education and adventure.

— Kathy Sharpe, Colombia

Three people pose in yoga stances, appearing to stand on top of three Uyuni beer bottles, with a flat, expansive salt plain in the background.

Elevate has helped us, yet again, plan an amazing and memorable trip to South America. They take all the stress out of researching, coordinating, booking activities and accommodations by creating custom itineraries tailored to your needs and interests and handle all the hectic scheduling and organizing for you! We were able to experience so much more of Bolivia with their help with little to no effort on our part, allowing us to relax and enjoy the ride!

— Justin Lamb, Bolivia

A woman dressed in a white and gold saree with a man in a blue shirt and sunglasses. They are outdoors, surrounded by lush green plants.

EVERYTHING about the trip was amazing, thoughtfully planned, and perfectly orchestrated. The itinerary was perfect. This trip was life-changing! Everything from the planning phase to communication during the trip was seamless. Dominique and Emily listened, planned everything to accommodate us, and made sure we had to basically just show up! This was our 3rd trip that Elevate has done for us and we already have two more planned, and one more in the preliminary stages. We won't travel without them now!

— Donna Natrajan, India

Three adults stand outdoors in front of trees and buildings, smiling at the camera. The person on the left wears a blue shirt, the person in the center wears yellow, and the person on the right wears black.

Our trip to Japan couldn’t have been better. I was nervous about traveling with my 81 year-old father-in-law but Lana thought of every detail, from station attendants helping us navigate the train stations to alerting the guides of my need to be gluten free. Lana’s expert guidance allowed all of us to truly relax and enjoy the journey. I have recommended Elevate Destinations to at least a dozen friends.

— Laura Kurinij, Japan

A family stands in front of a safari vehicle, smiling and holding drinks, with dry grass and trees in the background.

Your selection of our 3 camps was excellent. Saw a multitude of wildlife and the guides and staff at the camps were enjoyable to be around and well qualified and accommodating. Always love the Sundowners. We can never get enough of seeing the wildlife of Africa.

— Gene Hardy, Botswana

A group of eight people stand in a row outdoors, silhouetted against a sunset sky, with grass visible in the foreground.

It was truly our trip of a lifetime! Couldn't have been better!! The only downside of the trip was the 19 hour air travel from Cape Town to Detroit and then the recovery time! Wonderful trip!!!

— Ken Green, South Africa

A couple sits on a decorated gondola in a canal, kissing and holding hands, with old brick buildings in the background—capturing a scene reminiscent of Donna Natrajan’s romantic artistry.

Working with Dominique and Emily in planning our trip to Rome, Venice and Lake Como was a joy! The planning process evolved, and they handled every request we had with such grace. They made sure the experience was seamless, so all we had to do was worry about having a great time! Our favorite outings were the Vespa rides in Rome, the walking food and wine tour in Venice, and riding bikes in Lake Como. St Marks was also a sight we’ll never forget. The whole time we were there I kept thinking ‘Everyone needs this once-in-a-lifetime travel experience.’

— Donna Natrajan, Italy

Two people riding camels in a desert landscape with clear blue sky and sandy hills in the background.

Our Morocco trip was the best one I have ever taken. Dominique and her team did an exceptional job with the hotels, drivers, and our guides. The Riads, Kasbah and glamping we experienced were amazing!

— Jay Pollit, Morocco

Bhutan: A monastery with white walls and golden roofs is perched on the edge of a steep cliff, surrounded by green forested mountains under a clear blue sky.

The adventures and accommodations in Punakha, Thimphu and Paro were great. We particularly like the nunnery we visited, exploring Thimphu city, hiking Tiger's Nest, and tree planting. Thunder was one of the best guides we've had, and we travel a lot.

— Anu Menon, Bhutan

Belize: A tropical beach with white sand, palm trees, green bushes, and clear blue sky. The calm ocean waves touch the shore, and a small hut is visible in the distance by the water.

Everything was great overall. This was a last-minute trip, and my first one with very little kids. I'm glad I invested in a guided private tour, which made the experience doable as a single parent.

— Aisha Shaheen, Belize

Spain: A stone bell tower with ornate details rises behind orange trees laden with fruit under a clear blue sky.

We very much appreciated the attention to detail and the efforts to accommodate our interests and limitations. The responsiveness of the staff, both remote and local, took much of the effort and worry out of international travel to a country where we did not speak the language. The plus of having pre-arranged transportation with competent and friendly drivers made transitions and connections from place to place effortless and efficient. Thank you for planning our family vacation to Spain!

— Ann Rauch, Spain