We are intentional about building a community of travelers who are compatible, welcoming, and curious.
Explore culture, history, nature, hotels, and restaurants guided by locals, immersed in the essence of each destination in a fun, relaxing, and stimulating way!
About badams TRAVEL
badams TRAVEL offers unique adventures to destinations a bit less traveled. Our local guides and leaders love to share their deep love of their homes with you. Whether they’re talking about the history and culture, explaining the architecture, taking you through an open-air market, or helping you spot wildlife unique to the location, their enthusiasm is palpable. And catching!
What makes us different from other tour companies? It’s the relationships we build with individuals and companies in the countries we visit and with our travelers who return with us year after year. We don’t just hire local guides and drivers; we send them birthday cakes and pastries, bring them guide books and accessories that are hard for them to obtain, and they become part of our family.
And we keep our tour groups small. Generally, between five and nine guests. Our goal is to give you a personal experience with minimal impact on the local environment and culture.
We make every effort to choose small, locally-owned accommodations and restaurants, preferably those who work to operate as “green” businesses. We prefer to use indigenous organizations for day trip experiences where ever possible.

Over 40 Local Partners
We partner with local guides, drivers, hotels, restaurants, local sites, and indigenous organizations to bring you an experience that immerses you in the local culture as much as possible in the time we have together. We want you to experience our destinations, not just see them.
Never Static
Our tours do not remain the same year after year.
If you went on our Costa Rica: Treasures of the South trip last year and decide to take a friend on it next year, you’ll find it’s not the exact same experience.
We listen to the feedback from our guests and adjust our tours accordingly. So, in this case, we’ll take more time to go further up the river, make time to visit the artisanal chocolate factory, check out a couple of different restaurants, and Fabián’s eagle eye will no doubt spot some wildlife that was hiding last year.
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Check out badams TRAVEL Destinations!
We’re excited to share with you the trips we have planned for the next eighteen months. We’re starting with places like Costa Rica and the Azores that are doing well with their vaccination efforts and controlling CoVID.
We’re all eager to get out and explore after a year and a half of staying mostly at home. Come and see some unique destinations with us as we explore the less-traveled path with badams TRAVEL.
Costa Rica: Flora and Fauna of the Northeast
Spend one day and two nights exploring San Jose's historic center before heading to Tortuguero where we'll travel along the canals and observe nature. Then we'll spend a few days at the La Selva Biological Research Startion learning about their research and...
Chasing the Northern Lights in the Faroe Islands
Join us in exploring the majestic beauty of the Faroe Islands and chasing the northern lights! Explore the world like a local with badams TRAVEL! Explore culture, history, nature, hotels, and restaurants guided by locals, immersed in the essence of each...
Holiday Lights in the Azores
On this eight-day tour, you'll see natural beauty, enjoy great food, meet amazing people, and see beautiful holiday decorations. Explore the world like a local with badams TRAVEL! Explore culture, history, nature, hotels, and restaurants guided by locals,...
Costa Rica: Wonders of the North
Experience the natural beauty surrounding Volcán Arenal and the Monteverde cloud forest as well as the indigenous cultures of the Maleku and Corobici in this breathtaking Costa Rica Tour. Explore the world like a local with badams TRAVEL! Explore culture,...
Guatemala’s Indigenous and Colonial Cultures
Explore the rich colonial heritage of Antigua, the stunning Maya ruins of Tikal and Yaxha, and immerse yourself in the beautiful scenery and indigenous cultures surrounding Lake Atitlan. Explore the world like a local with badams TRAVEL! Explore culture,...
The Maya of the Northwest Yucatan
Delve into the mysteries of the Maya of the Northwest Yucatan Peninsula, explore thriving Merida, and relax at the beach in Celestun on Mexico's stunning Gulf Coast. Explore the world like a local with badams TRAVEL! Explore culture, history, nature,...