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Number of tours
15+
Number of reviews
1
Rating
5
Response Rate
100%
Response time
24 hours
Arcadia Expeditions specialises in expert-led immersive historical and cultural journeys to some of the world’s most inspiring and exotic destinations. Arcadia’s exclusive curated experiences give our discerning clients uncommon access to sites and peoples that reward the curious mind. Each expedition tells a story, with our expert team of leading ....more
Arcadia Expeditions specialises in expert-led immersive historical and cultural journeys to some of the world’s most inspiring and exotic destinations. Arcadia’s exclusive curated experiences give our discerning clients uncommon access to sites and peoples that reward the curious mind. Each expedition tells a story, with our expert team of leading academics and local guides ensuring our travellers have an experience like no other. It’s like joining the making of a documentary, but without the camera crew. We are a team of storytellers and adventurers who believe that travel is a vital part of life’s journey. The Arcadia concept is a new way of travel based on immersive storytelling. This new way of seeing the world gives discerning travellers the opportunity to go deeper, to become more engaged and to have first-hand experiences and intellectual exchanges that contribute to their lifelong learning. This is travelling with a sense of purpose. From the very beginning, the guiding principal in the creation of our unique itineraries was to have our clients feel that when they are travelling with Arcadia, it’s like they are joining the making of a documentary, but without the film crew. Like any good documentary, this involves the telling of a story (the theme of our expedition), providing a knowledgeable narrator for that story (our expert Expedition Leader) and gaining privileged access to people and places not normally available to the public. Just as important is the need for our entire business to act in a responsible and sustainable way. We believe that travel can serve as a force for good in our lives, and in the lives of the people and places we visit – which is why as a business, and on our expeditions, we are committed to reducing our negative environmental impacts while increasing our positive social and economic impacts. ....less
The Art of Storytelling: Each of our meticulously researched expeditions is created around a theme. Our aim is to tell a story that has never been told in this type of travel format before.
Fully Escorted with an Expert Leader and Local Guide: Each expedition has a leadership team of two: an expert on the trip theme to narrate the story of the journey (an academic, author or researcher) plus a local guide
Small Groups (A Travelling Dinner Party): Our expeditions have a maximum group size of either 10, 12 or 16 travellers. Small groups of like-minded travellers allow low-impact, intimate access to our destinations and more time with our team
Exclusive Access: Each itinerary has unique, one-off experiences that are exclusive to Arcadia Expeditions. Clients will have uncommon access to locations, people, archaeological digs and museums that other travellers only dream of
Luxury Accommodation: When travelling in major centres, we stay in 5-star properties chosen for their character, comfort and central location. In more remote areas, we choose the best boutique property available
Responsible Travel: Responsible Travel philosophies are built into each of our trips. We help sustain and preserve communities, cultures and traditions on our travels and offer our travellers plenty of ways to leave lighter footprints
Balanced Itineraries: Our expeditions are planned to interact with local people and connect with the culture of our destinations. Our itineraries have a balance of planned activities and free time for you to explore on your own
Choose Your Own Adventure: On certain days in each expedition, our travellers are given the freedom to choose included activities, not your standard mass-tourism offerings, that cater to different interests.
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<p>Last May I chose to travel to Namibia and Botswana with Arcadia Expeditions. This was quite simply one of the best decisions I have ever made. I have travelled for many years to many places, but this was the best trip I have ever been on. </p> <p>The group was small (only 11 people) which I liked, but it was the unique itinerary Arcadia had put together that really made the expedition so rewarding. We felt fully immersed in these countries, meeting an incredible diversity of people, seeing unbelievable landscapes and having remarkable interactions with the animals. We rarely saw other tourists, which added to the authenticity of the trip. We were a low impact travel group engaging with local communities, not just seeing sights (which were something to behold), but learning about them at a deeper, more interactive level. It’s Arcadia’s emphasis on storytelling, which was followed throughout our trip, that made the big difference for me. </p> <p>If you are looking to have a unique travel experience, you could not go past Arcadia, I am counting the days to my next adventure with them.</p>
Yes, our accommodation is fully audited to ensure they comply with the very highest health and safety regulations.
Yes, we have an option for single travellers who want to have their own room on tour through payment of a single supplement. If you are willing to share a room with another single traveller of the same gender, you must pay the single supplement rate and we will use reasonable endeavour to match you with another single traveller of the same gender.
Arcadia Expeditions has been trading since May 2019.
No you cannot join the tour once it has departed
Our expeditions have a maximum group size of either 10, 12 or 16 travellers. Small groups of like-minded travellers allow low-impact, intimate access to our destinations and more time with our experts. Each member of our group will be an integral part of the expedition, with our small group size allowing us to learn more about our traveller’s interests and incorporating them into the experience.
At Arcadia Expeditions, we believe that our business has a higher purpose than simply profit. As leaders in the travel industry, we incorporate principles of Sustainability and Responsible Tourism into everything we do. We are committed to reducing our negative environmental impacts while increasing our positive social and economic impacts and work with a number of grassroots projects globally.
Each expedition has a leadership team of two: an expert on the trip theme to narrate the story of the journey (an academic, author or researcher) plus a local guide who shares their local knowledge, culture and experience to reveal the spirit of their country. They are the ultimate travel companions and are trained to make every part of the trip safe and seamless.
You are able to transfer from one of our expeditions to another free of charge 60 days or more from departure. Should you be unable to find a suitable alternative with us immediately, you can retain the value of your deposit as a credit for up to 24 months.
You will receive an extensive 'Essential Trip Information' set of notes to give you a detailed background on the destinations you are traveling to with us. This incorporates information on climate, a packing list, reading list, visa information and other tips and facts so you make the most of your holiday.
Travelling privately, rather than on one of our set group departures, gives you the chance to tailor-make the content of your expedition for groups of family or friends. Choose activity inclusions on your trip, the duration and the departure date. We offer complete flexibility that puts you in control of your holiday.
We have introduced a range of enhanced safety measures in line with recommendations from public health authorities, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and following the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) Covid-19 protocols for cultural tour operators.
Groups will most likely be a mix of nationalities. Our small groups of like-minded travellers share a common interest in the chance to go deeper in to a destination and for the art of storytelling. Our travellers come from the same vintage and you will feel like you are part of a travelling dinner party with new friends.
Arcadia Expeditions allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
Arcadia Expeditions allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform Arcadia Expeditions, 60 days before departure.
Arcadia Expeditions requires a minimum deposit of 1500 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
If you need to cancel your tour, tourhub doesn't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of Arcadia Expeditions charges.
All payments to tourhub are deposited into an externally regulated Trust account.
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Duration:
15 Nights
Start:
Hanoi
Finish:
Ho Chi Minh City
Group size:
4 - 16
Age range:
18-80
Tour Operator:
Arcadia Expeditions
25 Nights
Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
4 - 12
21 Nights
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Nairobi, Kenya
23 Nights
Amman, Jordan
Jeddah Saudi Arabia
Tbilisi, Georgia
12 Nights
Maun, Botswana
24 Nights
Delhi, India
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Windhoek, Namibia
Windhoek
4 - 10
Khartoum, Sudan
Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
Havana, Cuba
Morocco
Botswana
South Africa
Madagascar
Kenya
Namibia
Mozambique
Tanzania
Tunisia
Uganda
Belize
Bermuda
Costa Rica
Cuba
Guatemala
Mexico
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Panama
Armenia
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Georgia
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Tajikistan
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Uzbekistan
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Chile
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Guyana
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Active
Adventure
Budget
Camping
One Centre Based
Eco
Expeditions
Family
Luxury
Overland
Art
Battlefields
Beaches
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Festivals
Festive & New Year
Flowers & Gardens
Foodie
History
Island Hopping
4WD
Abseiling
Art Galleries
Bar Crawl
Base Jumping
Birdwatching
Bridge Climb
Bungee Jumping
Canoeing/Kayaking
Canyoning
Couples
18-30 somethings
50 plus
Family/Kids
LGBT+
Seniors
Singles
Youth