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

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

Greece: A stone path bordered by flowers and shrubs leads to a small white building, overlooking blue water and rocky hills under a clear sky on a sunny day.

Elevate Destinations goes above and beyond to plan and execute a perfect trip. They work diligently to ensure that your goals are met, and they make travel smooth and easy. They have wonderful ground teams that clearly show the same level of enthusiasm for helping travelers have a wonderful time. I would not be able to have the same life experiences had it not been for this company, and I am so thankful!

— Sarah Sharpe, Greece

Peru: Three people wearing helmets and safety gear stand together on a rocky mountain trail, smiling at the camera with cliffs and greenery in the background.

Our trip was the perfect mix of adventure, philanthropy, mystical, extraordinary, and educational. We had wonderful guides at every destination. Their knowledge, personalization, and candor made our experience so enjoyable and gave us an understanding of Peru beyond a typical tourist. While it was an immense adventure, there was ease all the way through knowing that everything was taken care of for us from transportation to stays. We learned very quickly that any event we had planned was going to be memorable and unique whether it was service work, tracking through the Amazon rainforest, hiking the Inca trail to Machu Picchu, sleeping on the side of a cliff, or getting to know who our guides are through car rides and lunches. A huge thank you to Lana and Emily on the Elevate Team, and Erica, and Efrain in Peru.

— The Cook Family, Peru

Six people in outdoor clothing and hats stand in a row on a dirt path beside a rhinoceros in Kenya, with trees and bushes in the background under a blue sky with clouds.

Lana, Emily, and the Elevate team provided extraordinary service from the planning through the execution. Every question or concern was answered promptly with great attention to detail. The trip firmly placed Kenya in our hearts and souls.

— The Patterson Family, Kenya

Peru: Five people smile for a group selfie with the ancient Inca ruins of Machu Picchu and green mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

The ease of the experience allowed all four of us to soak it all in without the usual planning and logistics stress. Nothing but positive feedback! Thank you to Lana and Emily for creating an inspiring, fun, adventurous, educational trip for us and for doing so with positive energy and contagious enthusiasm for beautiful Peru! We can’t wait to travel with Elevate Destinations again!

— Jody Shue and friends, Peru

Azores, Portugal: Three people stand outdoors near a rocky shoreline at sunset, smiling at the camera with a cloudy sky and water in the background.

The Elevate Destinations team did it again! They delivered an ideal experience from start to finish. Our Azores trip was full of magical moments for me, my husband, and our nephew. The local flavor, exquisite accommodations, and guides who combined fun and expertise created the perfect college graduation celebration for our nephew.

— Nancy Murphy, Portugal

Rwanda: Two people wearing masks and outdoor gear take a selfie in a lush, green forest with a group of gorillas sitting on the ground in the background.

Thanks for planning such an amazing journey for us! Visiting chimps, gorillas, and monkeys was thrilling. The chimpanzee experience was fantastic—we were able to watch a baby and family playing on the ground for quite some time. Jean Marie was an outstanding guide for the week, and we would love to request him for a future visit. Overall one of our best trips yet!

— Ben Kahrl and Connie Mao, Rwanda

A group of zebras graze near an acacia tree in the grassy savanna of Kenya, with a dirt road curving through the landscape and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

An adventure of a lifetime. The highlights were the people and the animals. Elevate Destinations made all connections seamless. Itinerary design was catered to all of our interests and abilities. All accommodations were diverse but wonderful.

— Bonnie Cauffman, Kenya

South Africa: A vibrant garden with clusters of red and yellow flowers in the foreground, green and orange bushes in the middle, and a mountain under a blue sky with few clouds in the background.

The safaris were the best! Each camp was wonderful, the guides were excellent and all exceeded my expectations! Every guide we had was excellent! Very knowledgeable, personable and went out of their way to assure we got to see all the animals we wanted. Being in such close contact with nature is really a spiritual experience — very grounding and helps one put things in perspective.

— Judy Szor, South Africa

Kenya: A giraffe with a distinct pattern stands among tall grass and green bushes in Kenya, with flat-topped trees and mountains in the background under a clear sky.

We were on the move quite a bit from Nairobi to two different camps. All transfers were seamless. I feel we were able to experience the very best of Kenya in the best way possible. The formal itinerary provided was excellent and helpful along the way. Guides were very knowledgeable, accommodating, and fun to be with. It not only fulfilled a dream of mine to go on a safari in Africa, but it exceeded any expectations I ever had of the experience. Elevate designed the perfect trip for a first time safari.

— Cindy Watson, Kenya

Peru: Cobblestone street lined with colorful textiles and crafts displayed on tables outside rustic yellow and stone buildings, with mountains and a blue sky in the background.

Our trip was filled with so many amazing experiences. May be our best family trip yet. We have specific dietary restrictions, and Elevate really made sure we were accommodated in each location.

— Sara Kubersky, Peru

Japan: Snow-capped Mount Fuji rises in the background behind a forest and a calm lake, with vibrant red autumn leaves framing the top of the image against a clear blue sky.

We will remember Japan forever. Dominique and Emily are responsive and thoughtful. This is the sixth trip we have taken with Elevate. The only obvious question is when and where is the seventh?

— Robin Giles, Japan