Book a private departure

Enjoy one of our award-winning trips as an exclusive adventure for you and your best travel pals. Groups of four or more pay the same price per person as our standard trips, so you don't even have to splurge to go private. Want to start planning your trip? Our travel experts would love to help.

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Get the whole trip to yourselves

If you want an intimate adventure just for you and your family, or an exclusive experience with friends or colleagues, a private trip will help you make the most of your time together. You'll get extra flexibility around trip dates, activities and overall pace—even a private guide for the duration of the trip!

Frequently Asked Questions

Are private departures more expensive than your regular trips?

For groups of four or more, the cost per person is actually the same as our regular trips. For smaller groups, pricing varies based on the size of your group. Give us a call for an estimate: (800) 622-2236

Who should consider private departures?

You can set up a private departure for any group or occasion. Here's a list of some the most popular types of private departures:

Celebrating a life milestone
Imagine you and your friends celebrating your 50th birthday camping in the Grand Canyon!
Family trips
Take your whole crew to the San Juan Islands for kayaking and whale watching!
Reunions
Catch up with family and friends in style. Why not go glamping in Zion or cycling in Yellowstone?
Clubs and other special groups
Gather your cycling or hiking buddies and visit a place you've all talked about for years. Pedal the Pacific Coast Highway. Summit Half Dome. The list goes on.
Corporate retreats
Reward office superstars with the trip of a lifetime! There's no better team-building exercise than hiking, rafting and exploring the Great Smoky Mountains. Trust us.

Are private departures available for families and small groups?

Can I book a private trip for dates not listed online?

Are the itineraries for private departures the same as regular REI Adventures trips?

Is it difficult to arrange a private departure?

Policies and payment

A private departure booking begins with a one-time planning fee of $400. This fee will be applied towards the trip planner's final balance upon booking—it is not an additional cost. This $400 will be refunded if we cannot offer the trip you have requested. You can see our most up to date cancellation policies in the Reservation FAQ.

Book your private departure today!

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