Our Story

Why GeoEx?

Just a few of the reasons GeoEx is the right travel planner for you.

Responsible Travel

We believe in sustainability and community investment.

Our History

More than 30 years ago, the first American group permitted into the Tibetan backcountry trekked to the North Face of Everest. Our story unfolds from there.

Our Blog

Now read Recce as a blog.

Leadership Changes

Read how GeoEx is passing the baton.

Our People

Brent Olson, Conde Nast Traveler Top Travel Expert

Our Leaders

Because you only have a great trip with a great guide.

Meet the GeoEx Team

One of the travel business’ most experienced teams.

Careers at GeoEx

Join our travel-inspired team.

Our Latest News

Recent Awards

Our company, trips and guides are recognized for excellence.

Press Releases

Read our latest company news.



Why Travel with Us?


We’re very proud of the recognition that we receive from Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, National Geographic, Outside magazine and others.  Yet these are the main reasons that GeoEx should top the list of travel partners that you consider:


Personal Service
For 30 years we’ve built our business around personable, highly individualized service. We know discerning travelers expect it, and we expect it of ourselves.  

Experience and Passion
There’s no substitute for boots-on-the-ground experience; seamless, fulfilling, beyond-the-ordinary travel involves far more than a few mouse clicks. Our staff is a passionate group of travel lovers, intimately acquainted with their regions and countries—there’s nary a nook or worldly cranny they haven’t explored, with eyes-open gusto.

Quality 
We are committed to creating a journey that meets your expectations and we’re persnickety about details large and small: creative trip design; enriching leaders; top-notch accommodations; the right daily activities, permits, vehicles, and restaurants; and more. In fact, GeoEx is one of the few companies with an in-house air reservations/support team. We’re dedicated to dotting every i and crossing every t.

Innovation
Since we launched the business three decades ago, GeoEx’s mission has been to provide our guests with experiences that would be challenging or impossible to create on one’s own. From our roots pioneering travel to the far reaches of the planet, we have incessantly searched for new delights and remarkable ways to experience time-honored destinations. 

Value
We urge you to surf the net, call our competitors, and check the fine print. Our prices are comprehensive and inclusive, especially considering the expertise and highly personalized service that go into every one of our trips.  

Safety Net
GeoEx maintains an around-the-clock logistics, air, security, and emergency assistance center with our colleagues Global Rescue, Travel Guard, Control Risks Group, and the Travax Health Information Service. All of our trips include a Global Rescue membership (with emergency medical evacuation and medical advisory services up to $300,000) and Travel Guard medical expense insurance (up to $50,000) for each traveler.

Responsible Travel
We love the places we’re privileged to visit and are committed to careful, mindful, respectful travel. We work around the world with nongovernmental organizations and our in-country representatives to advance environmental, educational, and health initiatives, and sustainable, wise travel.

References
Since repeat and referred guests are GeoEx’s mainstay, we urge you to ask us for references from the individuals, prestigious museums, academic institutions, foundations, and nonprofit organizations for which we’ve developed and operated trips over the years. 

Employee Ownership 
GeoEx is one of the very few companies in the travel industry with an employee stock ownership plan. We’re an actively engaged company of travel enthusiasts, map browsers, book readers, and dreamers.