WHY TRAVEL WITH US

The founders of OFFBEAT.TRAVEL have an unmatched wealth of experiences, which is the foundation of our boutique company. With over 50 years of experience and the passion, enthusiasm, zeal and a desire to offer the best sets us apart from our competition. We are evolving as we grow and will keep working on our product range to meet the varied tastes and demands of seasoned travelers. While we can continue to boast of why we are different and the ideal one for you, to design your next offbeat escape, here are a few more compelling reasons –

A Select Clientele

Travel with your peers on itineraries designed with YOU in mind. Our trips are not for the first timers, but for those who may have been to these places and would want to explore them differently now.

Experience 

As a company we may be new, but as individuals we have spent decades in designing holidays and traversing the world. Thus, what we offer to you comes from our first-hand experience and partnerships in place. With us you can travel confidently, knowing that the people facilitating your adventures are veterans in the world of travel & hospitality. 

Small Groups

Most of our trips are designed for individuals, couples, families or small groups of friends and co-travelers. The maximum group size is always 12, accompanied by our Offbeater (experience leader). This allows us access to places and homes, which cannot accommodate big groups or are adverse to the idea of mass tourism. 

Freedom to Choose the Airline 

We would always recommend a good carrier and best route for you to get to the destination; however, we are not a ticketing company or a typical travel agent selling tickets for a commission. You are free to choose an OTA (online travel company) or a regular travel agent to get the best deal on the airline carrier you prefer to fly. 

Authentic Travel Experiences

At OFFBEAT.TRAVEL, we take you to off the beaten path on carefully crafted itineraries that are unique and thoughtfully planned. Most of the experiences that we try to offer are authentic and untouched by mass tourism. 

Slow & Adventure Travel

Most of our trips are nature & adventure centric, which makes them ideal for the nature lover in you. Our trips will not take you to the monuments, heritage buildings, or the popular sites. Our trips explore the wilderness, the outback, walking & cycling trails, mountains and far flung places, where roads are hard to find.

Unique Itineraries

With World Wildlife Fund's top scientists and staff by our side in the planning process and guide training, and with years of experience scouring the planet for the world's most captivating nature destinations, we possess resources and insight not available to other tour companies. Look at our itineraries and you’ll see that they include access to private wildlife reserves, remote corners of national parks (away from tourist crowds), and distinctive lodges and camps situated where wildlife viewing is best.

Great Guides 

The freelance guides that we work with in every country have been our friends for long and are always in demand. Known as our Offbeaters, they are the ones who can open any doors for you, which a regular tourist guide may not be able to. They are our Culture Insiders and Ambassadors who help us with all the nitty-gritty of a memorable adventure.

Accommodation

We select hotels and lodges based on comfort, location and character. The city hotels are often boutique in nature and stand-alone rather than part of an International chain. In jungles, the lodges we chose are known for their sustainability approach and eco-friendly practices. 

Great Partnerships

The partners we have in every country have been organizing such trips for visitors from all over the world. They are now excited about handling the visitors from India too. They employ and hire highly experienced Guides & Trip Leaders who have undergone rigorous training to ensure our guests' safety and well-being. Our guests are given a 24/7 emergency contact for any eventuality. Our partners and their associates are available all the time to answer any questions you may have.

Payment Flexibility

For many trips that we offer, you will have the option of paying us here in India in full or to our overseas partner while you are there, having paid a deposit to us before flying off.

Pre-departure Tips

We meet you personally to discuss the trip with you, answering any questions you might have regarding the destination. During our pre-departure meeting, we hand in your travel documents to you and give the necessary tips & instructions.