Elevate Destinations

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

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Custom adventures designed for altruistic families, friends, and organizations

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Elevate plans trips on every continent, with respect
for the land and communities who live there.

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What our travelers are saying

  • A smiling couple in hiking gear stands close together, posing on a wooden fence with a lush, green landscape and cloudy blue sky 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, The Azores

  • Four people smiling and posing together on a sunny day at Machu Picchu, with ancient stone ruins 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

  • Two people riding camels in a desert landscape at sunset, both wearing light-colored shirts and sunglasses, with hills and a clear blue sky 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

  • Silhouetted group of eight people standing side by side on grass at sunset, with a clear sky and orange glow on the horizon in the background.

    “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

  • Three people wearing helmets and harnesses stand smiling with arms around each other on a mountainside. In the background, transparent pods attached to the cliff are visible.

    “Our trip was the perfect mix of adventure, philanthropy, mystical, extraordinary, and educational. 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.”

    – The Cook Family, Peru

  • Greece: A smiling family of five poses together on a beach at sunset. Two adults stand in the center, surrounded by three children. The ocean and sun setting over distant hills are visible in the background.

    “Dominique helped guide us through Greece seamlessly, making sure to create a stress free trip that was one we will remember for a lifetime. There was always something beautiful to do or see. Our trip was nothing short of magic.”

    – The Smith Family, Greece

  • Two people in outdoor gear sit on rocks in a mountainous, green landscape, smiling and holding metal mugs. Both wear sunglasses and caps, enjoying a sunny day outdoors.

    “I just wanted to thank you again for arranging such an unforgettable trip. We had an absolute blast. Javier, our guide, was amazing. His depth of knowledge, relationships and hospitality were first class. We are already excited to return to Africa next summer with Elevate!”

    – Kevin Samuelson, Norway

  • Morocco: Two women smiling, standing side by side in front of an ornate, patterned wooden door and decorative wall.

    “We will continue to plan our trips with Elevate Destinations! They create such an exceptional personalized service and provide unique insights into whatever destination you are going to.”

    – Stacey Keare, Morocco

  • A family of four, holding walking sticks, stands on a rocky trail with misty mountains and greenery in the background.

    “Elevate Destinations planned an amazing trip for my family to Guatemala. Their itinerary was thoughtful and diverse. It included something for everybody. Their local partners were reliable and amazing! Service was exceptional. It made for a memorable and stress free vacation!”

    – Dr. Sonal Patel, Guatemala

  • Tanzania: Two smiling women stand arm in arm in front of partially inflated hot air balloons with green and tan stripes on a grassy field at sunrise.

    “We were blown away by the attention to detail and by how smoothly everything went. The combination of ‘nature’ and ‘community’ activities was perfect.”

    – Tonnie Cummings, Tanzania and Uganda

  • Costa Rica: Two people stand together outdoors near a stream, both wearing caps and casual hiking clothing.

    “You were the only company to reply to my request for a vacation plan on such short notice. We had a 1-hour conversation and you were able to plan the exact type of vacation we were looking for. You were all extremely organized, clear, and helpful at every point of the trip from planning all the way through to return.”

    – Amelia Juhl, Costa Rica

  • Portugal: Four people wearing yellow shirts stand on a beach with surfboards, smiling at the camera. The sea and rocks are visible in the background. Two adults and two children are in the group.

    “Seeing the world and experiencing other cultures helps us understand our place in it and gain understanding and compassion for those different than ourselves. We took the kids out of school for two weeks and they learned more during those two weeks than they would have in two months of school. Travel is the education we all need and makes us better in every way.”

    – Sarah Sindell, Portugal

  • Iceland: A group of five people stand together smiling on a metal platform overlooking a moss-covered cliff with lush greenery in the background.

    “We had the most exciting adventures in Iceland. This is a trip we will never forget. It was perfectly planned and executed by Lana and Emily at Elevate Destinations. I highly recommend!”

    – Kathy Sharpe, Iceland

  • Spain: Two people sit at a small round table with drinks in an art gallery, with colorful paintings displayed on the wall behind them.

    “Being immersed in another culture was deeply moving for me. Reacquainting myself with the things that matter most to me — the earth, animals, history and dance — was transformative. Taking this trip was exactly what I needed.”

    – Sanja DeGarmo, Spain

  • Portugal: A person wearing a white bicycle helmet looks out over a coastal scene with historic buildings and a striped lighthouse by the sea under a partly cloudy sky.

    “Lana and Emily have been a true delight to work with. We were a challenging group for many reasons, and they kept working to make everything absolutely perfect for our little entourage. Honestly, I can’t imagine having a better experience with travel helpers!! Thank you so much!!!!”

    – Robin Giddings, The Azores and Portugal

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