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Modern Adventure is an award-winning travel company offering curated small-group trips, private retreats, and custom journeys around the world.

Vietnam with Andrew Zimmern

February 27 - March 9, 2026

Join Andrew Zimmern as we eat our way through local markets and Vietnam's top kitchens. Get hands-on with chefs and artisans, explore the ancient ruins and mighty temples on cultural and culinary adventure like no other.

From $15,500

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Japan with Phillip Frankland Lee & Margarita Kallas-Lee

October 31 - November 8, 2025

If your idea of the perfect adventure involves slowing down and experiencing a place deeply—and if you love really good sashimi—then join us for seven unforgettable days exploring in and around Kyoto with Phillip Frankland Lee and Margarita Kallas-Lee.

From $14,200

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Oaxaca with Sara Bradley

February 2 - 8, 2026

Explore food, art and culture with Sara Bradley. Oaxaca packs in so much of the complex, fascinating culture of Mexico and we'll experience it all—at artist studios, ancient ruins, local markets, street-food stands and design-forward hotels.

From $5,900

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India with Barkha Cardoz

January 22 - 31, 2026

Join us as we tour ancient markets, seek out spice, and weave through regional cultures and cuisine. Each day of this trip is an unforgettable adventure—together, they are the India experience of a lifetime.

From $9,500

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New Zealand with Ron McKinlay

March 20 - 27, 2026

Nine days in New Zealand with Ron McKinlay is a marriage of heart, soul, adventure, and culture. Join us for a journey through the country’s remarkable food culture, from vineyard feasts to private tastings in the country’s finest kitchens.

From $13,000

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Mexico City with Emma Lipp & Stephanie Reagor

April 19 - 23, 2026

History, culture, art, cuisine—it's the very best of Mexico City with Emma Lipp & Stephanie Reagor. From world-class museums to vibrant markets, this is an immersive expedition into Mexico City’s culinary heart and soul. Join us for a true feast for the senses.

From $6,900

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Modern Adventure founder Luis Vargas is recognized as one of the top travel specialists for 2025 by ​Condé Nast Traveler. This list includes travel experts for every trip and traveler imaginable.

Modern Adventure makes the Fast Company list of Brands that Matter in 2022. Next-level creativity and sustainable business practices build a brand with impact.

For the second year running, Modern Adventure is recognized as one of the top travel operators in the world by ​Condé Nast Traveller’s​ annual Readers’ Choice Awards, the most prestigious in the travel industry.

“I’d had Oaxacan food before, but few restaurants served meals like this—'celebration food' worth the effort only for births and weddings. And, apparently, for Modern Adventure.”