The Galápagos. Chasing the northern lights. Safari. The Tour du Mont Blanc. These are the trips worth doing and the hardest to pull off alone, because the logistics are genuinely complex, with permits, remote lodges, operators that make or break the whole thing, and multi-country routing. I’m an adventure travel planner and Virtuoso travel advisor for women ready to say yes, and I plan these trips because I’ve done them. When the logistics are the only thing standing between you and the trip, that’s exactly the problem I solve.
Pack Light for Trips That Move
Adventure trips reward a small bag and the right layers. My free 4-3-1 checklist works for hiking days, boat days, and everything in between.
Who This Is For
You’ve got a bucket-list adventure in mind and you don’t want permits, remote lodges, or complicated routing to be the reason it never happens.
Who This Isn’t For
Simple beach weekends you can easily book yourself? The blog has you covered. And if you want the plan but prefer to book it, my Destination Guidance is a better fit than full planning.
What I Handle as Your Adventure Travel Advisor
Firsthand expertise. I plan from real experience. I’ve trekked the Tour du Mont Blanc, sailed Croatia, explored the Galápagos, been on safari in Tanzania, chased the aurora in Iceland, and spent three weeks on New Zealand’s South Island, part group and part solo.
Quality control. Adventure trips live or die on the operator. I know which are worth it and which to skip, and I match the trip to your pace and activity level.
Logistics, sorted. Permits, remote lodges, and multi-country routing, handled, so you just show up and experience it.
Virtuoso perks at no extra cost to you. My Virtuoso affiliation means upgrades, breakfast, and property credits worth $100 to $500+ per eligible stay, at no extra cost to you.
A real person on call. If a train strikes or a plan shifts while you’re there, you have my travel team 24/7.
As a travel agent for Italy with Virtuoso credentials, I have relationships and rates the average traveler can’t access on their own.
What Working Together Looks Like
Free 30-minute consult. We talk through where you want to go, who you’re traveling with, and what would make this trip feel like yours. No pressure, no cost.
Your proposal, refined together. I build a plan and we shape it until it fits. You’re never handed a take-it-or-leave-it itinerary.
Booked, perked, and supported. I handle the bookings, layer in the Virtuoso benefits, and stay reachable before and during your trip.
Pricing at a Glance
Free 30-minute consultation to see if we’re a fit
Destination Guidance: I recommend, you book, from $150
Complete Trip Planning (the whole adventure, planned and booked): tiered by length.From $700 for a week (5–7 days), $1,200 for 10–14 days, $1,800 for longer trips. $600 minimum for shorter getaways.
Cruises + All-Inclusive Planning: custom, and usually well under full trip planning since the ship or resort handles most of the logistics. Tell me your sailing (Galápagos boats included) and I’ll quote it.
Travel Concierge: $125/hour for help with a specific piece of a trip you’re mostly handling yourself
Simply share a bit about what you’re thinking of to get things started.
FAQ
Are adventure trips safe for solo women or mother-daughter pairs?
Yes, with the right operator and planning, both of which I handle. I’ve done adventure trips solo, with friends, and with my mom, so I know what each one needs.
Do I need to be super fit?
It depends on the trip. Many adventures have a range of activity levels, and I’ll match the trip to what you’re up for.
How much does this cost?
It starts with a free 30-minute call. If you’d rather book it yourself, Destination Guidance is from $150. For full-service planning, Complete Trip Planning is tiered by trip length, from $700 for a week to $1,800 for longer trips, with a $600 minimum. Full pricing is on my services page.
Do I pay more using an advisor?
No. Hotel rates through my partnerships are the same or better than booking direct, plus you get Virtuoso perks. My planning fee covers my time and expertise, not marked-up travel.
Can you arrange a private or small-group departure?
Yes. If you’d rather go with a group or set up a private departure, I can help structure that.
What is Virtuoso and why does it matter?
Virtuoso is an invitation-only network of the world’s top travel advisors. It gives my clients access to upgrades, complimentary breakfast, and property credits worth $100 to $500+ per eligible stay, at no added cost to you. It’s the same room at a better rate with extras attached.
Ready to Take a Grand Adventure?
Book your free 30-minute consult and let’s build your adventure trip.
