Global Basecamps

Global Basecamps is dedicated to inspiring, empowering and simplifying independent travel to the world's most beautiful and important destinations.
1106 Second Street
Suite 370
Encinitas, California 92024 United States
http://www.globalbasecamps.com
Founded in 2006

Sample Trips

About Us

INTRODUCTION TO GBC

Global Basecamps is a next generation resource for booking the world’s most unique hotels, lodges and multi-day excursions. By categorizing our product by environment type and focusing on green and sustainable lodging and tours, Global Basecamps gives the discerning independent traveler all of the tools necessary to create completely customized ground itineraries that maximize experience while minimizing impact. Global Basecamps believes that a successful business, especially in the travel industry, is dependent on a healthy environment, both globally and locally. We believe that corporate growth and corporate responsibility are two sides of the same coin and that capitalism and conservation are not mutually exclusive. To this end, we have committed not only to offset all of our corporate greenhouse gas emissions but also have worked to create ways that our clients can contribute on every trip they take. We also support like-minded organizations through our product choices and partnerships and support the work of international conservation and poverty alleviation organizations to lessen the impact of tourism and development in the regions we work.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

We believe that the best trips involve multiple stops, multiple environments and multiple experiences. Although we no longer live out of our backpacks for six months at a stretch (although we'd like to) we've found a way to recreate the excitement and sense of discovery in a shorter period of time: it's called basecamping. The key is to find the right people to help. In our case, we've scoured the planet to find the hotels and lodges that can help pack as many experiences into a couple of days as possible. Don't have enough time to circumnavigate Patagonia? Check out one of our lodges in Southern Argentina and after three days you'll feel like you had. This is what defines a basecamp to us: a property that truly helps you to explore an area on short day trips. Got a little more time? There's no better way to check life experiences off of your list than by doing multi-day excursions…that's where the true adventure lies. Travel is about choices and every trip is unique. Without getting too scientific about it just break down the components of your trip into the things you love: beach, mountain, cooking, reading, train, animals…put them all together and you should have the perfect trip.

OUR MISSION

Global Basecamps is dedicated to inspiring, empowering and simplifying independent travel to the world's most beautiful and important destinations. We firmly believe that conservation and capitalism can work hand in hand to protect the planet's cultural and ecological resources and that independent travel furthers the exchange of the ideas, understanding and common heritage necessary to create positive change. .

Our Destination Countries

Antarctica
Argentina
Australia
Belize
Bhutan
Bolivia
Botswana
Brazil
Cambodia
Chile
China
Colombia
Costa Rica
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Fiji
Guatemala
Honduras
Hong Kong
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Israel
Italy
Japan
Jordan
Kenya
Laos
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mauritius
Mongolia
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar (Burma)
Namibia
Nepal
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Rwanda
Seychelles
South Africa
Spain
Sri Lanka
Tahiti and French Polynesia
Tanzania
Thailand
Tibet
Uganda
Uruguay
Venezuela
Vietnam
Zambia
Zimbabwe

Travel Industry Certificates and Memberships

The International Eco Tourism Society Sustainable Travel International Global Sustainable Tourism Alliance Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project UN Milennium Project

Traveler Reviews

Custom Tour of Austria, Greece, and Italy

"...This company did an excellent job... The Casa Baseggio in Venice was top notch..."

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by Rowena (romason)

Magnificent Argentina adventure tour

"The whole trip was spectacular, but southern Patagonia was the best. ..."

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by Susan (susantull)

Family Vacation in Thailand

"Meagan Yash was extremely helpful in personally recommending places in line with..."

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by Peter (Peter)

Custom Trip to Australia, Bali, and New Zealand

"...The whole trip was absolutely perfect...the agent's wealth of knowledge on the world was great..."

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by Chandra (chan1nurse)

Adventure Tour to Jordan - Hiking, Snorkeling, Jeep and Camel Rides

"Hiking in Petra, Jeep ride in desert, snorkeling in Aqaba, camel ride in desert"

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by JESSICA (JESSICAC.NYC)

Relaxing Vacation in Southeast Asia - Malaysia and Singapore

"The travel company was really great. This was the first time that I have used a travel agency and was pleasantly surprised."

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by Thomas (trpalumbo)

Ideal Honeymoon in Japan

"it was the IDEAL place for us to spend our honeymoon."

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by Li (Ravicz)

Wonderful Customized Tour to China and Hong Kong

"Our travel guide, Meagan Yash, did a wonderful job putting together a last minute trip for us."

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by Ingrid (ingridsbox)

Activities We Provide

Architecture
Beach
Boating / Sailing
Eco-tourism
Gay / Lesbian Friendly
Gourmet Cooking
Hiking / Trekking
History & Archeology
Hunting / Fishing
Outdoor Adventure
Rafting / Kayaking
Safari & Wildlife
Scuba Diving
Volunteer Travel
Walking Tours

Travel Styles We Accomodate

Mid-range (3-4 stars)
Luxury (4-5 stars)

Services We Offer

Airport Transfer
Car with Driver
Guided Tours
Bus, train, ferry, etc.
Cruise
Lodging