Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Private Journey with Indagare?
An Indagare Private Journey is a trip tailored for you to see the world's most special places through access to extraordinary experiences and some of the tastemakers that are defining, creating and protecting them. Drawing from expert destination knowledge and scouting intelligence, the Indagare Trip Design Team will plan a private itinerary that takes care of the details, so you don’t have to worry about planning. 

Leveraging dynamic itineraries in popular destinations, the Indagare Trip Design Team will plan a private trip for your special group and include top hotels, transfers, reservations and a selection of our favorite experiences and expert guides. 

When can I book my trip?
Travel over dates of your choosing and enjoy an itinerary suited to your schedule. 

Which destinations can I book?
We are currently offering Indagare Private Journeys to the following destinations:

-Mexico City for Design Lovers
-Magical Morocco 
-Cambodia Temples & Khmer Culture
-The Best of India
-Exploring the Galápagos

For all other destinations, please contact us at membership@indagare.com to get started with custom trip-planning. 

How long is the trip? 
These trips typically run five to 10 nights, depending on the destination. 

What is the minimum group size? 
In order to execute the Private Journey, a minimum of six travelers is required for Mexico City, Morocco, Cambodia and India. For Galápagos, a full buy out of the vessel (9 cabins) is required. 

What if I am traveling with fewer than the minimum? 
If you are traveling with fewer than the minimum in your group, Indagare will be happy to assist you in planning a custom trip. An Indagare customized trip includes the services of Indagare’s expert Trip Design team to plan and handle all details for peace of mind (value of $925 for one complimentary trip planned). To get started, please contact us at membership@indagare.com. 

Is airfare included?
No, flights are not included in the price estimate provided. 

Are meals included?
Most Private Journeys itineraries will include the majority of meals—daily breakfast will be included, as will a number of lunches and dinners. For longer trips, the itineraries may include a few afternoons or evenings when guests are free to dine at their leisure. All itineraries are able to accommodate vegetarian, gluten or allergy restrictions.

What does it cost?
Each Private Journey is priced separately, depending on the destination. Reservations can be made for single occupancy or double occupancy, and some trips will offer a choice of accommodation categories (such as double room, junior suite, or one-bedroom suite).

What about health and safety?
The health and safety of all guests is our top priority. Indagare Travel will closely monitor global developments and will adjust trip destinations and trip itineraries as necessary.  Guests will receive updates on exit and entry requirements, health and safety precautions, and ground conditions.

What about international flights, travel insurance and pre- or post- travel extensions that use a Trip Designer? 
Indagare’s Trip Designers can help with travel reservations for flights and for hotels before or after Private Journeys as well as provide quotes for travel insurance.

What is Indagare Travel?
Indagare is a members-only boutique travel-planning and media company with a mission to inspire and empower people to change their lives—and the world—through travel. Founded in 2007 by top travel authority Melissa Biggs Bradley, Indagare (Latin for discover) offers premium content both online and in print—including 300-plus destination guides and thousands of reviews of luxury hotels, restaurants and shops—as well as custom trip-planning services, virtual travel experiences and expert-hosted small-group trips curated around personal passions. 

We help you craft a lifetime of meaningful journeys and, as a carbon-neutral company, we offset all travel booked with us, as well as donate up to two percent of our revenue to important causes around the world. Together, we ensure that your trips are sustaining the destinations you visit. Most trips include a donation to support a local community organization to ensure that you have a positive impact.

How do I contact you?
Please contact our team at private.journeys@indagare.com or 646-597-6161 for further information.