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Dragons adult travel

Culturally immersive, small group & custom designed travel to unique locations in Asia, Africa & Latin America

Join a small group program or design your own group experience.

Gift yourself with a culturally immersive and expertly guided learning adventure in one of the world’s most intriguing locales. In the context of rich and contrasting cultural realities, participants have the opportunity to intimately engage with people who have radically differing life experiences and world views. We ask reflective questions about who we are, what brings meaning to our lives, and how we would like to live as empowered members of a global community.  

Better than a solo journey. an experience more than a trip.

Access the world in a way you never have before!

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Our Approach

Upcoming Programs

If you’re ready for a different kind of adventure, you’ve come to the right place.

Nepal
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Ashrams & Artisans

May 3-15, 2020 + October 11-23, 2020
Delve into the cultural traditions of Nepal: visit ancient sacred sites, study under a Nepali artistic master and expand your family while living in a Newari household.
Senegal
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Music & Mysticism

July 19-31, 2020 + January 19-31, 2021
Explore the intersection of musical and religious traditions of West Africa: discover Senegalese hospitality while staying with a family, enjoy live music concerts, visit a sacred seaside Sufi village, and engage in conversation concerning the confluence of Senegalese religion and music.
Peru
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Sacred Valley

May 18-27, 2020 + May 18-27, 2021
Walk ancient pilgrimage paths beneath animate mountain Gods, live with Quechua families, learn from healers and community leaders, and visit the ancient Incan archaeological site of Machu Picchu.
Guatemala
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Land & Spirit

November 1-7, 2020 + Oct 31-Nov 6, 2021
Delve into traditional spiritual Mayan traditions: look through the lens of Mayan medicine, arts and relationship to land; learn Mayan weaving and basic language; examine how Western models of development have impacted this region and people.
China
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Field, Kitchen, Table

September 17-30, 2020 + September 17-30, 2021
Explore China through eating: connect with chefs, home cooks, and farmers, learn about diverse culinary landscape by visiting three provinces, and visit sprawling outdoor vegetable markets
Custom
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Groups & Families

Select the dates that work for you
Customized travel for your small group of family, friends or colleagues in Africa, Asia or Latin America; you can expect an authentic cross-cultural experience that suits your particular travel dates, needs, style, and goals.
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WHAT WE OFFER

Dragons programs draw on the richest experiences of place while attending to individual participant goals, responding appropriately to risk issues, and facilitating a highly educational, often transformative adventure.

Access & Engagement

Authentically engage with culture and place

Experience dramatically different realities and build genuine relationships to people and place.

Community Sustainability

Travel in a way that strengthens communities

In all phases of program design, we adhere to the highest standards of ethical community engagement.

Safety & Health

Feel safe and cared for while enjoying rich cultural immersion

We have an excellent safety record and we take pride in the attention we give to participants’ health and safety.