Bespoke, immersive travel experiences crafted by experts

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Rooted, immersive travel since 1979.

Over 50 Years of Personalized, Purposeful Travel
Welcome to EWT—an independent, family-run company with over five decades of experience designing custom journeys. Born from a love of people and wild places, we’ve grown into one of the most trusted names in thoughtful, luxury travel: “Bespoke” before it was a buzzword and never cookie cutter.

Unlike larger tour operators tied to fixed schedules or preferred properties, we’re free to focus entirely on you. Every trip we design is crafted around your interests, your calendar, and your budget—never a one-size-fits-all package, and never with hidden agendas.

You can travel two ways with EWT:
Join one of our expertly guided on demand or group departures—easy to browse and book on our website—or collaborate with us to build a tailor-made journey from the ground up. Either way, you’ll benefit from decades of deep destination knowledge, insider access, and seamless planning.

We partner with local experts—many of whom we’ve worked with for generations or directly support—ensuring each experience is rich in authenticity, insight, and care. That means access to remarkable places, genuine cultural encounters, and behind-the-scenes moments others can’t offer.

Whether you're exploring ancient trails, vibrant cultures, or pristine wilderness, your journey will be immersive, luxurious, and grounded in the spirit of place.

At EWT, travel isn’t just what we do—it’s who we are. Many of our clients have become life long friends and almost everyone comes back for a second trip, and more. We’re passionate, proven, and deeply personal.

Let’s plan your next adventure of a lifetime—and the one after that.

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2027 Great Migration Tanzania Feb 26 - March 8 Rwanda pre-trip Zanzibar and Cape, SA post-trip

Extraordinary Explorations

EXPLORERS WORLD TRAVEL

At Explorers World Travel, our mission is to provide discerning travelers with a tour experience that uniquely blends unparalleled luxury with adventure travel. Offering personalized service, cultural immersion, and unforgettable itineraries that exceed expectations.

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PRIVATE TOURS & GROUP TRIPS

Our Destinations

OUR SERVICES

Scheduled Group Tours, On Demand Departure & Private, Tailor Made Journeys.

Explorers World Travel offers custom-designed journeys around the globe, with the option of a private guide accompanying you from arrival to departure. Our itineraries span from Africa’s plains and deserts to South America’s mountains and river basins, as well as the Australian outback, India’s Golden Triangle, the Silk Road, and Ireland’s coastal villages. Guided tours include an EWT expert who travels alongside you, sharing meals and staying in the same lodges or camps, ensuring a seamless, immersive experience. Guides include the founder Jim Heck and their daughter/owner, Liz Heck, as well as PhD wildlife conservation biologist, Hasan Rahman, along with other seasoned EWT professionals.

EWT Explorers World Travel
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GUIDED GROUP TOURS 2026 and 2027

Highlighted Upcoming Group Tours

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Cape Town and Wine Country extension October 6-12

Cape Town and Wine Country land from $5,700

Wild Brazil

May 9-25, 2027

Land from $12,500

Iguazu Falls Pre-Trip Land $1,685

Amazon Post-Trip Land from $4,875

Group Trip to Tanzania

2027 Great Migration Tanzania Feb 26 - March 8 Rwanda pre-trip Zanzibar+SA post-trip from $21,880

Group Trip to Alaska

ALASKA 2027

July 19-30, 2027 land from $12,800 Brooks Falls Bear Viewing July 16-19‍ ‍

Book your next adventure.