Upcoming group tours

The first-ever 2022 Stepwells tour anywhere was a HUGE success! Explore Indian architecture and craftsmanship in a 5,000-year old culture. A double hit of unparalleled handmade textiles AND stepwells water-harvesting unique to Gujarat-Rajasthan. Extend your trip with blockprinting heaven in Jaipur . Limited space--Write us!

Journey deep into a magical country of shifting sands, centuries of history, and a passionate craftspeople. We do it all. You won't want to miss this one. Finish with chill in laid back Essaouira. 

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Through centuries of isolation, Japan’s claim to unique arts and crafts was handed down from the first functional ceramics to today’s fine pieces of art. Traditional crafts are embedded in Japanese culture and daily life. In Japan, textiles, pottery and ceramics, lacquerware, metalworking, doll-making, woodworking and papermaking are in a class of their own.SOLD OUT - waitlist

Two show-stopping regions on the trail of nomadic culture, pashmina, and spectacular Himalayan landscapes. Buddhist monasteries, heritage towns, and an optional trekking component. A unique exploration of lands many dream of but few get to visit  

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By popular demand, Chloë Sayer leads another tour to Chiapas to explore the exquisite arts, crafts, and textiles of the Maya. Famous ceramic traditions, weaving villages, magical San Cristobal de las Casas, the flamboyant wooden-masked festival of the Parachicos, and the feast of San Sebastian in Zincantan and Chamula. Tour closed. 

Africa is our first love. E.Y.H.O. owners were born and raised in Kenya. We invite you to an intimate exploration through thoughtfully conceived safaris to three unique regions of the Dark Continent. Be prepared to fall in love with Africa. COMPLETED. Trip report coming soon. 

Kenya-Tanzania Safari Details. 

Scholar-led deep dive into the heartland of India to unravel mysteries of millennia-old cave temples and spectacular ruins of fallen empires. Seven UNESCO sites; Ajanta, Ellora, Hampi, Art Deco in Mumbai, and more. Wrap-up in laid-back coastal Goa. Indo-philes, rejoice! Combine with our South India tour. Tour closed. 

Guided exploration of hidden enclaves of South India's fabled temples and culture. Astonishing heritage of Chettinad. Genteel tea plantation living. Dutch and French colonial outposts. This tour spans a wide range of history, tradition, and culture. Combine with Cave Temples tour. Tour closed. 

Arts, crafts, textiles, and architecture of the Silk Route's ancient hub. Triple hit of Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva plus Fergana Valley and Savitsky Collection in Nukus. Unspoilt, nomadic Kyrgyzstan.  A leisurely, in depth exploration of two disparate regions. Completed 

If you have a thing for remote, little-visited parts of the world where traditional societies, textiles, arts, and legendary hospitality reign, this is the one. We loved Uzbekistan so much, we're exploring further. COMING SOON!