Tailor-made adventures.
Days: 10 | From: $11,190/per person
Two nights in Cape Town, a private game reserve safari and the thunder of Victoria [...]
Days: 10 | From: $11,050/per person
Follow the Great Migration across the Serengeti and Masai Mara on a classic ten-day East [...]
Days: 8 | From: $8,290/per person
Experience Rwanda's gentle mountain gorillas in the wild, and discover its varied wildlife and lush [...]
Days: 11 | From: $12,690/per person
The Okavango Delta, Chobe's elephant herds, Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park all woven into [...]
Days: 11 | From: $4,130/per person
Get to know the classic parts of Vietnam
Days: 10 | From: $5,900/per person
Temples, Taj, and Tigers: see quintessential India on this immersive journey
Days: 10 | From: $5,560/per person
The highlights of Bangkok, northern Thailand, and the southern beaches
Days: 16 | From: $22,400/per person
An immersive exploration of the art, culture, and history of Japan
Days: 10 | From: $7,470/per person
See Australia's Wonders: Sydney, Uluru, Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef, and Brisbane
Days: 14 | From: $10,570/per person
From the Bay of Islands and Auckland in the north to Queenstown and Fiordland in [...]
Days: 4 | From: $2,425/per person
Four nights in Fiji's Mamanuca or Yasawa islands: a tropical finale to any Australia or [...]
Days: 16 | From: $29,370/per person
The finest lodges and 5-star experiences for travelers who want both islands without compromise
Days: 12 | From: $9,490/per person
Visit the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Forest, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide Wine Region, and Sydney
Days: 10 | From: $14,950/per person
The Best of Italy: Venice, Florence & Rome
Days: 11 | From: $11,050/per person
An Extraordinary Private Journey from Barcelona to Andalucía via Madrid
Days: 11 | From: $16,550/per person
Where Castles, History, and Culture Come to Life
Days: 11 | From: $13,380 per person
An Extraordinary Alpine Journey from Zurich to Zermatt
Days: 12-15 | From: $9,190/person
Our Most Popular Trip: Two of South America’s most spectacular destinations in one itinerary
Days: 13 | From: $11,250/per person
Torres del Paine, Perito Moreno Glacier, and the finest lodges on both sides of the [...]
Days: 8 | From: $5,650/per person
Explore this fascinating country's most iconic sites
Days: 9 | From: $5,050/per person
Explore Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls & Rio de Janeiro all in one trip
Days: 9 | From: $7,990/per person
Visit Costa Rica's highlights and the beautiful, remote Osa Peninsula
Days: 8 | From: $8,750/per person
Explore the pristine jungles of Belize, Mayan ruins, and idyllic Caribbean islands
Days: 9 | From: $6,650/per person
Experience the highlights of this fascinating and culturally rich country
Combine the pristine rainforest and barrier reef of Belize with striking Guatemalan ruins
Days: 16-23 | From: $9,395/person
One of the most classic of Arctic programs, with polar bears and magnificent scenery.
Days: 10-23 | From: $8,590/person
The most popular and classic Antarctica cruise option
Days: 6-23 | From: $6,950/person
Choose from our list of the top vessels in each category
Days: 6-23 | From: $4,795/person
Choose from our list of the top vessels in each category.
Days: 10| From: $14,250/per person
The Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Masai Mara. Follow the Great Migration in luxury tented camps
Emily was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA but began her love affair with Latin America at the age of 16, following an exchange program in Argentina. Since then Emily has studied, lived, and worked across the continent, most recently as Director of the Torres del Paine Legacy Fund in Chilean Patagonia, connecting travel and conservation to implement inclusive stewardship models for this iconic national park. Emily holds a BA from Pomona College in international relations and an MA in international policy studies from Stanford University, where she was also a researcher at the Center for Democracy, Development and Rule of Law. She loves fly-fishing, hiking, and camping with her friends, family and dogs, and when not out on the river is most likely cheering on her beloved Pittsburgh Steelers or Penguins.
For 27 years, Emily has explored Latin America and the polar regions, with 17 of those years spent working in the field. She designs custom journeys throughout Latin America (Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador (and the Galapagos), Bolivia, Peru, Uruguay, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Patagonia, the Amazon, and Easter Island) as well as to Antarctica and the Arctic.
Languages Spoken: English (native), Spanish (fluent)
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As I stood on the windswept tarmac in Puna Arenas, Chile, I felt nervous yet wasn’t [...]
Top-notch from beginning to end. Very attentive and upfront in answering questions, as well as making suggestions. I have already recommended Vaya and her specifically to two friends.
Brittany Boldt
Emily was a joy to work with. She was professional while also being very personable and truly took the time to get to know us and what we were looking for with this trip. We felt very comfortable reaching out to her when needed, and we loved how knowledgeable she was with the location we were traveling to.
Jennifer Thayer, Kennebunkport ME
Emily was patient, thoughtful, detailed and made sure this trip was tailored to our family's needs.
Sia Baker
Emily was very attentive from day one. From her initial email til still after our trip, she has been helpful. We told her what our desires were for this trip and she checked off every single one.
Chris and Jin Williams
Emily was so organized and helpful and was willing to listen and answer questions on the phone which was so appreciated.
Meredith Kottler
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