"Raleigh Coburn led my 10-year-old son and me from Kathmandu, Nepal, to the highest monastery in the world, Tengboche. For many a day, we hiked long trails, camped at night, ate delicious meals, and had so much fun. Two years later, when a group of my friends decided we should go to Perú and hike more than 100 miles around the remote Huayhuash Mountains, I didn't hesitate to engage Raleigh to make all travel plans, hire porters, and arrange our meals. They took us through the most amazing countryside without a single problem. I would use and recommend Raleigh for any adventure travel, as she not only knows the ropes, she knows how to accommodate a group's needs and desires."
- Sally Uhlmann, Montana
Custom and Private Trip Reservations
Please call 970-325-4285 or send e-mail to info@lotusexpeditions.com to speak with an adventure travel specialist about your trip. Once the details of your trip have been established we will send you a Custom Reservation Packet and other important pre-trip information.
Custom and Private Trip Information
Extend your trip, create your own itinerary, name your budget!
Lotus Expeditions specializes in custom and private adventure travel for the independent-minded adventurer. We are dedicated to seeking out unique cultural and adventure holidays to international and local destinations.
Each trip can be tailored to address the specific interests and needs of individual clients or groups. Whether you are a single traveler, a couple, honeymooners, family, friends, or a school or business group, we will work with you to custom-tailor an itinerary that exceeds your expectations.
We can design a trip with any number of people to most destinations. You choose the dates and level of service (budget, standard, or deluxe).
Custom trips may range from monastery tours of Ladakh; yoga and mediatation retreats in Nepal; sea kayaking, rock climbing and spa treatments in Thailand; climbs on Kilimanjaro in Africa; ice climbing and backcountry skiing in Ouray, Colorado; fly-fishing and sailing in Patagonia; treks to Everest Base Camp or Machu Picchu; rafting expeditions in Nepal or India; food and wine tours of New Zealand; and many other exciting adventures. Our adventure travel specialists will be happy to help you design an itnerary.
RESERVATIONS
Call 970-325-4285 or send e-mail to info@lotusexpeditions.com for more information and a Custom Reservation Packet.
View Custom Adventures Slideshow
Levels of Service
All Lotus Expeditions open-enrollment trips listed in our 2006/07 Expedition Schedule include Deluxe services. Custom or private journeys can be designed with Budget, Standard, or Deluxe services. For Custom or Private adventures your quote will include what is and what is not included in your trip price. Services may be added or subtracted to meet your needs.
Budget-Travelers on a budget will appreciate this "backpack" style of travel. You will travel using local, public transportation. Accommodations may include camping, lodges, hostels, or teahouses. Porters and local guides may be hired at an additional expense.
Standard-Our standard level of service includes public and private transport, two-and three-star hotels, guesthouses, or bed and breakfasts, and may include some camping. A local guide and porters or pack animals are included where applicable.
Deluxe-Deluxe service is the most luxurious mode of travel in our destination countries. That being said, luxury in a developing nation may not equal the standard of a developed, western country. Nonetheless, our goal is to ensure you have the highest quality experience. All local transportation is provided. Accommodations include three-, and four-star lodges, bed and breakfasts, and hotels where available. The highest level of camping may be included where applicable. Experienced, knowledgeable local and international guides will accompany you. Porters and pack animals will carry our camping and expedition supplies where applicable. Our cooks are experienced in preparing hygienic food from a variety of local and international cuisines.
For more information on these service levels, please call 970-325-4285 or send e-mail to info@lotusexpeditions.com.