Bespoke, immersive travel experiences crafted by experts
Your adventure begins.
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.
DECEMBER’S FEATURED SAFARI
Iconic Kenya in the Dry Season Sept 27-Oct 6, 2026
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.
PRIVATE TOURS & GROUP TRIPS
Our Destinations
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Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda
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South Korea & Japan
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Egypt
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India & Nepal
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Thailand, Cambodia, Laos & Malaysia
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South Africa, Botswana & Zambia
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Alaska & Yukon
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Australia
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Brazil, Chile, Peru & Ecuador
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.
GUIDED GROUP TOURS 2026 and 2027
Highlighted Upcoming Group Tours
Dry Season Kenya Safari 2026 September 27-October 6
Cape Town and Wine Country extension October 6-12
Kenya land from $13,700/person Cape Town and Wine Country land from $5,700
Great Migration Safari- Kenya and Tanzania with Zanzibar 2027
January 23- February 7, 2027 land from $16,840/person
ALASKA 2027
July 11-21, 2027 land from $12,800 ask us about 2026 availability and departure date