February 12, 2024
We’re all familiar with the traditions surrounding Valentine’s Day in America – a dozen roses, a box of chocolates, a sappy store-bought card (or a handwritten one, if you’ve got a way with words). Every culture has its own unique twist on Valentine's Day traditions. Carved wooden spoons? Public weddings? Lucky pigs? Read on to find out more.
Read More
February 02, 2024
Humans first domesticated sheep thousands of years ago, raising them for their meat, milk, and wool. And for almost as long, shepherds and farmers have trusted “man’s best friend” to help them herd their flocks – a time-honored tradition you can see on five Odysseys tours.
Read More
January 18, 2024
Some people thrill to the sight of soaring mountains, others to the vast expanse of the ocean. Still others prefer the calm waters of pristine lakes. So for those people, we’ve gathered some of the more alluring lakes that we visit on tour.
Read More
September 08, 2023
It took a global pandemic to reignite Ivan Bustamante’s love for tour directing after more than 20 years on the job. “The long wait to being back on the road made me understand how much I love the interaction with both our guests and with the many friends I have made over the years in Patagonia and other places I visit,” explains Ivan.
Read More
August 30, 2023
One exciting aspect of visiting a new place is the possibility of encountering native animals. There are countless opportunities to view some of nature’s most majestic creatures in every corner of the earth. Read on for 15 Odysseys tours that feature animal encounters.
Read More
August 28, 2023
Travel has the undeniable power to bring people together through shared experiences, similar interests, and like-minded travel philosophies. Odysseys guests Cynthia and James Hebert and Susan and Neil Ciarfalia have firsthand experience with this having met on an Odysseys Machu Picchu to the Galapagos tour in 2010. Click here to learn more about their travels together.
Read More
November 11, 2022
Every year, Odysseys Unlimited sends employees from different departments on training trips, giving them firsthand on-tour experience so that we can continue to provide our guests with the best possible service, from pre-tour customer service interactions to on-tour experiences. We interviewed some employees who have taken these training trips recently about their travels; read on to get an insider’s look at some of our small group tours, and what our employees learned while on the road!
Read More
October 17, 2022
Sheets of water cascading from cliffs, mountains, and glaciers rank among nature’s most jaw-dropping sights. Luckily, Earth hosts an abundance of these natural vistas; from Iceland to Turkey and Zambia to Argentina, below are five waterfalls you can visit on our small group tours.
Read More
October 05, 2022
Peru offers a host of travel experiences that you can't find anywhere else on earth. And on our Machu Picchu to the Galapagos and Treasures of Peru small-group tours, you'll have the opportunity to savor everything that this fascinating and historic nation has to offer.
Read More
August 17, 2022
There are few places in the world as rugged and remote as Patagonia. Sitting at the very tip of the South American continent, this unspoiled and sparsely populated region offers a haven to adventure seekers, nature lovers, and anyone looking for an experience unlike any they've ever had before.
Read More
June 15, 2022
Beth and Dave Macaulay struggled to find their perfect style of exploring the world – that is, until they discovered Odysseys small group tours. These 14-time Odysseys guests talk all things travel, from their passion for tourism, favorite travel locations so far, to their most treasured memories abroad.
Read More
June 15, 2022
On our Costa Rica's Natural Heritage small group tour we stay at the first class Lomas del Volcán Hotel situated on 370 acres of lush Costa Rican farmland and offering comfortable cabins with unparalleled views of the Arenal Volcano and the surrounding rain forest.
Read More
