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Travel Differently

Access the Extraordinary

Group Travel for Adults in Asia, Latin America, and Africa

As time goes by, it can be harder to access the wonder, joy, and freedom discovered in your younger days and first epic adventures—but that sense lingers. If you make space for it, travel can once again awaken who you want to be for yourself and for your community.

Rooted in education—and designed for adult travelers—our trips provide time for individual exploration, while sharing those experiences alongside a small cohort of like-minded peers. Led by expert guides and local mentors, you’ll go “behind-the-scenes” and genuinely connect to a different way of life in all its beautiful, messy, and complicated reality.

Women in the Sacred Valley

June 3-13, 2022

Ashrams & Artisans

October 11-23, 2022

Land & Spirit

Oct 31-Nov 6, 2022

Music & Mysticism

January 15-25, 2023

Find Your Trip

Why Dragons?

Our Approach

For decades, we’ve embraced a different approach to travel by directly partnering with local communities who graciously share their wisdom and ways of life with us. Most Dragons groups have 10 participants and 2 guides, allowing for more authentic experiences, a lighter impact on the places we visit, and deeper learning every step of the way.

Expert Guides

Global educators at heart, these incredible human beings are more than a wealth of knowledge. By sharing their extensive in-country experience, academic backgrounds, and personal relationships with the communities we visit, they open doors to unique experiences that stay with you for life.

A Typical Day

Every trip is designed to engage the individual as well as the group. On a typical day, you can expect to dive into planned group activities, have time to explore on your own, and end the day with a good meal and comfortable accommodations.

Why Dragons?

Our Approach

For decades, we’ve embraced a different approach to travel by directly partnering with local communities who graciously share their wisdom and ways of life with us. Most Dragons groups have 10 participants and 2 guides, allowing for more authentic experiences, a lighter impact on the places we visit, and deeper learning every step of the way.

Cultural Immersion

Structured around 6 Program Elements, each itinerary balances immersive hands-on experiences, intentional learning activities, and opportunities for you to pursue your individual interests. Then we—as guides—step to the side so you can genuinely engage with culture, place, and dramatically different realities that would be difficult to access on your own.

Expert Guides

Global educators at heart, these incredible human beings are more than a wealth of knowledge. By sharing their extensive in-country experience, academic backgrounds, and personal relationships with the communities we visit, they open doors to unique experiences that stay with you for life.

A Typical Day

Every trip is designed to engage the individual as well as the group. On a typical day, you can expect to dive into planned group activities, have time to explore on your own, and end the day with a good meal and comfortable accommodations.

Cultural Immersion

Structured around 6 Program Elements, each itinerary balances immersive hands-on experiences, intentional learning activities, and opportunities for you to pursue your individual interests. Then we—as guides—step to the side so you can genuinely engage with culture, place, and dramatically different realities that would be difficult to access on your own.

Community Stays

Language

Day Hiking

Apprenticeships

Cultural Studies

Course Themes

6 Program Elements

It's not easy to find travel opportunities for adults where you get to be immersed in the culture. Not just visit and take pictures and say that you got to see these places, but truly become one with the culture, learn about it, live within it, converse and live with the locals and learn from their lives as well.

– Allegra C, Senegal Program

Soon we will be home in our familiar, comfortable lives. What will be new is a warm place in my heart that will hold Nepalese Newari smiles and cosmology. New fires rekindled. In gratitude, namaste.

– Mark B, Nepal Program

The homestay was an unbelievable and incredible experience. The people of Paru Paru are warm, kind, and wise. This was more than I could have hoped for.

– Carly C, Peru Program

I had some trepidation about going on an organized and structured trip–this was definitely organized, but open and fluid which was fantastic.

– Leslie T, Senegal Program

One of my absolute favorite parts of the trip were all of the lessons! I loved having so many different speakers who covered such a broad range of topics which provided wonderful insight into so many aspects of the Senegalese culture.

– Leslie T, Senegal Program

Plan a Custom Trip

Customize a travel experience for your family, friends or colleagues in Africa, Asia or Latin America. Together, we’ll create a trip that’s one-of-a-kind and suits your dates, travel style, and goals.

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Plan a Custom Trip

Customize a travel experience for your family, friends or colleagues in Africa, Asia or Latin America. Together, we’ll create a trip that’s one-of-a-kind and suits your dates, travel style, and goals.

Safety & Health

Safety is our first priority. Over 30+ years, we’ve built a robust 24/7 Global Risk Management System. We've also been successfully vetted by key partners, including the US Secret Service.

Social & Environmental Responsibility

With Dragons, you're committing to travel that minimizes harm on the planet and its people. Read about our B Corp certification, carbon offsetting, financial aid, and commitment to social justice.

Our Team

We are a bit of everything–educators, community builders, social activists, environmentalists, parents, and thought leaders. Get to know the trusted team that will support you every step of the way.