Do our current scheduled trips not work for your schedule?
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Welcome to your ultimate personalized adventure!

Our custom trips are perfect for anyone looking to dive into a destination through culture & food no matter your age. Whether you're flying solo, bringing your squad, or celebrating something special like a bachelorette party, 40th birthday, or family reunion, we’ve got you covered. We specialize in crafting experiences tailored to your vibes in all our favorite destinations.

Private Group Journeys by VDB - Africa

  • Botswana

    Botswana

  • Kenya

    Kenya

  • Madagascar

    Madagascar

  • Malawi

    Malawi

  • Mozambique

    Mozambique

  • Namibia

    Namibia

  • Rwanda

    Rwanda

  • South Africa

    South Africa

  • Tanzania Cheetah

    Tanzania

  • Uganda

    Uganda

  • Zambia Leopard

    Zambia

  • Zimbabwe

    Zimbabwe

Private Group Journeys by VDB - Europe

  • France

    France

  • Greece

    Greece

  • Ireland

    Ireland

  • Italy

    Italy

  • Portugal

    Portugal

  • Spain

    Spain

Private Group Journeys by VDB - The Americas

  • Asheville

    Asheville

  • Canada

    Canada

  • Mexico

    Mexico

  • Oregon

    Oregon

At Journeys by VDB, we’re all about forging deep connections with the destinations we explore. Every tour is personally vetted, and we’ve built a trusted network of local experts to uncover the latest trends, hidden gems, and avoid the overhyped. We aim to create trips filled with experiences you’ll love—without the stress of planning.

Join us for private group tours around the globe! We focus on personalized journeys tailored to your unique interests. Our dedication to culinary adventures, cultural immersion, social impact, and sustainability shines through in every trip. We’ll collaborate with you to design your dream adventure while staying true to our core values, like avoiding peak travel seasons and supporting sustainable or historic properties run by local communities.

How it works

  • Get Started

    Send us an email providing us more details about your desired trip.

    Our team will send you a link for payment of the $350 deposit (which will be deducted from your final trip cost), and schedule our discovery call.

  • Let's Connect

    During our call, we'll delve into your interests, preferences, and background to craft a unique travel experience tailored specifically for you and your fellow travelers while keeping with Journeys by VDB’s ethos on sustainability and not traveling during peak seasons.

  • Review & Confirm Itinerary

    Our team will send you an initial itinerary for your review. Once we have your feedback, we will make any necessary changes and send you the final itinerary for your confirmation.

  • Book Your Trip

    Once we've finalized all the particulars of your trip, we'll collect a 25% non-refundable deposit and confirm all your reservations. Your remaining balance is due 90 days prior to departure.

Because our travel experiences are tailored to your specifications, anticipate a higher investment per person compared to our scheduled group tours.

Our custom trips require a minimum duration of 3 nights. To start the planning process, a $350 deposit (credited towards the final cost of your trip) will be taken.