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Traveling in small groups—generally 16 or fewer—gives you the benefit of close attention from experienced, world-class guides and the companionship of like-minded adventurers. Your entire journey has been carefully crafted to truly experience the best of an area. Often our trips have very full days! However, your guides have the flexibility to adjust during the day for an unplanned tea break with locals, stop for a unique bird or animal sighting, or other unexpected opportunities that make your trip the adventure of a lifetime.

Traveling in small groups—generally 16 or fewer—gives you the benefit of close attention from experienced, world-class guides and the companionship of like-minded adventurers. Your entire journey has been carefully crafted to truly experience the best of an area. Often our trips have very full days! However, your guides have the flexibility MT Sobek guests come from all walks of life and all corners of the United States and the globe, from first-time travelers to seasoned adventurers. Whether you’re traveling solo, with a spouse, or with family, you’ll feel welcome. One thing all of our guests have in common: a love of being active in the outdoors! Often strangers meet on an MT Sobek trip and become life-long friends. Your travel companions include our team of enthusiastic, expert guides—park rangers, naturalists, conservationists, photographers, mountaineers, rafters, and intrepid explorers who truly love the chance to share their stories, experience, and intimate knowledge with our travelers.

We strive to make your experience on our trips the best it can be. With advance notice, we can often accommodate dietary restrictions such as gluten-free or vegetarian meals or assist with arranging extra services before or after your trip. Please be aware that despite our best efforts, due to local customs or logistical constraints, we cannot guarantee that every trip will be able to accommodate your specific needs, dietary or otherwise. Please contact us to discuss your special request.

We welcome solo travelers! If you prefer the privacy of a single room, most trips offer a limited number of fully private single supplements for an additional fee. If you are comfortable sharing your room with a same-gender roommate, sign up for our Single-Share Program. When you sign up for one of our scheduled small-group trips at least 96 days before your departure, you may opt in to this program where we charge you 50% of the single supplement. We will try to match you with a same-gender roommate. If we find a match, we’ll refund the 50% single supplement. If you book your trip within 95 days before departure, we will charge you the full single supplement and, if you are matched with a roommate, refund it to you. 

*Please note that our Single-Share Program is not available on all departures, does not apply to Pre- and Post-Tour Extensions, Boat-based and Custom and Private trips.

For our regularly scheduled group departures, we will review trip status and notify you prior to 65 days prior to departure (or closer as the situation changes) to determine if it is safe and possible to run your trip. We will let you know when your departure is confirmed to go as far in advance as possible so that you can arrange your flights. Please note that due to permit requirements, under-enrollment, or other factors outside our control (including COVID openings and closings), we sometimes need to cancel a departure. If this happens, your Adventure Coordinator will work with you to book an alternate departure or trip; or to refund your payments. We reserve the right to change these policies without prior notice as travel restrictions remain fluid. MT Sobek is not responsible for airfare you have booked on your own.

The sky’s the limit! We have connections with experienced, knowledgeable guides nearly everywhere in the world. If you’re looking for the custom trip of your dreams, we have crafted the perfect adventures for weddings, family reunions, executive retreats, and singular trip-of-a-lifetime experiences. Click here to see our Custom Trips page and get started making your dream trip a reality!

Our small group travel includes expert guides with in-depth, boots-on-the-ground experience in their destination, and all accommodations, most meals, sightseeing, ground transportation, and airport transfers as noted in the itinerary. Optional trip protection is available by request for a nominal fee. Your adventure coordinator can help with suggestions for flight routes to and from your trip from our recommended provider.

All MT Sobek trips have an assigned activity level from 1-5. Level 1 trips are our most relaxed and often focus on wildlife and cultural experiences. Level 1-3 trips welcome families and new adventurers—you don’t have to be an expert kayaker or hiker. Our Level 4 and most challenging Level 5 trips tend to attract seasoned trekkers and paddlers, and previous experience is required. Please see the trip page for specifics on each trip’s activities, and be sure to contact our knowledgeable Regional Specialists for advice or to ask any questions to help select the trip with the activity you are looking for.

Once you’ve booked your trip, we will connect you with a dedicated Adventure Coordinator who will lead you through the entire pre-trip process, from confirming travel dates, providing info on visa requirements and suggestions for booking your air, or advice on getting in shape. From beginning to end, your Adventure Coordinator will be there to answer any of your questions.

We know that things change and you may not be able to take your trip as scheduled. If you should need to make a change, reach out to your Adventure Coordinator for assistance rescheduling or canceling your trip. We make every effort to be accommodating, but please read the terms outlined here for full details. We highly recommend obtaining travel protection for this very reason.

If you are traveling with a large group, it may be possible to reserve an entire MT Sobek departure for only your friends or family. For smaller groups of 4-8 guests, we can often create an unforgettable adventure on an unlisted date of your choosing. For additional information or to get started planning, see our Custom Trips page here.

Yes! We welcome working with travel advisers. For information on working with MT Sobek, please see our travel professionals’ page. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please reach out to TravelProfessionals@mtsobek.com.