About GlobalXplorers
GlobalXplorers is founded with a purpose of Discovering counties, cultures, environments, cities, mountain ranges, deserts, oceans, coasts, and jungles; exploring this amazing planet we all live on and what we call "Our Home."
GlobalXplorers Adventure Experts
One feature that makes our programs uniquely special is our world-class GlobalXplorers Experts. Chosen for their charisma, expertise and affability, these men and women are the secret ingredient that turns a fine tour into an unforgettable experience. Other tour companies can take you to the most splendid sites, but in the hands of our experts, your journey will take on new meaning. Our GlobalXplorers Experts have dedicated entire careers to pursuing personal and professional passions. Their enthusiasm is contagious; their expert guidance consistently brings depth, excitement and substance to the travelers who join them on our tours – and that is the signature of our journeys. To be considered as a GlobalXplorers Expert, submit your resume and cover letter with areas of expertise to [email protected]GX Founders
Our Founders are passionate on what they do. For them, this is their calling of life. They met over a period of years and found out the deep burning desire and after months of brainstorming they found GlobalXplorers. More than a dream; it’s a passion they want to share with the world; a transformation of a living embodiment of a founder’s dream.
Umesh Panicker
A dreamer, a man of multiple talents, speaker, backpacker, who over the past two and half decades has dedicated his life for backpacking, hiking all around the world, climbing mountains and spending a lot of time teaching and uplifting people around him. He is quite unpredictable when it comes to backpacking, spontaneous on his decisions, fearless in all domains, gives a smile saying “My life goes where the wind blows.” He has travelled to 79 countries and still counting. His experience and vast knowledge gained through his personal travel experience is interesting to listen when he narrates his story-line.
Lavish Chopra
A high-spirited personality, an adventure enthusiast, a traveler, speaker, and a coach. Anyone who meets him can’t stay untouched with his sheer positivity. The adventure bug bit him during his early life in South Africa. The thrill of adventure sports and exploring treks gets his adrenaline going. He has vast experience in developing and nurturing talent and has been involved in establishing various training facilities. He has guided and helped thousands of individuals to pursue their personal and professional goals. He had taken up travelling much early in life, and is passionate about exploring different communities, cultures, ethnic groups, and tribes.
Our Style of Travel
Amazing Adventure Experience. Minimal FootprintAmazing Adventure Experience. Minimal Footprint
From trekking through the exquisite and isolated region in Nepal or taking in a different vantage point of Machu Picchu from our alternative Salcantay Trek to tasting the aromatic teas in our favorite centuries-old tea house in Esfahan or paddling your kayak amongst the sculptured ice formations in the High Arctic, all of our adventures offer authentic experiences that capture the essence of each region we visit.
With a focus on discovery, cultural immersion and personal achievement, our adventure travel holidays will challenge and inspire you while you bond with other like-minded travelers who also share a love for exploring new places and cultures.
Complete flexibility: custom made itineraries
Though we offer an extensive selection of adventures, we understand that you may have your own aspirations or preferences. You’re in the right place because we also specialize in creating tailor-made itineraries. A custom-made itinerary is the ultimate way to see the world how YOU want. They are created especially for you, giving you complete freedom to choose what you want to see, where you want to go and when you want to do it. Customize an existing itinerary for your family, friends, school group, charity or work colleagues or start with a blank canvas and design your own unique exciting itinerary from scratch! Our in-house travel advisors and consultants got it covered for YOU.
Active adventures for all ages & levels
Our adventures come in all shapes and sizes, allowing you to try something new and push your own personal limits. Whether you are trekking in the Himalaya, embarking on a cultural journey along the Silk Road, experiencing the wildlife aboard a cruise vessel in Antarctica or cycling the backroads of Vietnam, joining one of our small group tours means you’ll be exploring a destination under your own steam.
We advise you to check our Trek Grading System (TGS) for more details on how to grade the activity levels on our adventures.