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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Altered Atlas different from other luxury travel agencies?

Altered Atlas redefines luxury travel by placing ethics, sustainability, and authenticity at the heart of every journey. We pair high-end, tailored travel design with rigorous partner vetting to ensure every hotel, guide, and experience aligns with strict standards for animal welfare, environmental care, and community empowerment.

Is Altered Atlas only for people who are plant-based or who have adopted a sustainable lifestyle?

Not at all. While we excel at curating world-class plant-based dining and verified vegan-friendly luxury experiences, our focus on conscious, high-impact, and ethical travel appeals to any mindful traveler seeking meaningful, top-tier global journeys. Even if you've never traveled sustainably before, you won't notice anything different on our trips ... but where you visit will.

How do you vet your travel partners and accommodations?

We evaluate every partner using strict criteria such as local community ownership, sustainable environmental practices (single-use plastic elimination and waste reduction), and absolute respect for wildlife ensuring no experiences involve animal performance, riding, or forced interaction. For more information, read about our Philosophy.

How do you ensure plant-based or vegan lifestyles are accommodated on each itinerary or journey?

With deep expertise in vegan and plant-based travel curation, we pre-screen, verify, and coordinate directly with executive chefs, boutique lodges, and local guides to guarantee seamless, elevated plant-based dining tailored to your preferences.

How does the custom itinerary process work?

We begin with an in-depth consultation to understand your travel preferences, pace, and values. From there, we design a customized, end-to-end itinerary covering verified accommodations, private transfers, exclusive local tours, and tailored dining options.

Do you curate and host group trips or only plan custom travel itineraries?

We offer both fully customized private travel design for individuals, couples, and small groups, as well as select, hosted luxury group journeys around the world.

How do I get started planning my trip?

You can schedule an initial consultation through our website or inquire directly to discuss your upcoming travel goals, preferences, and timeline.

What is the planning investment and how does it work?

The planning investment varies depending on the length, number of travelers and complexity of each trip. You can expect to pay about $100 - $200 per day of total travel. This transparent fee covers full-service planning from arrival to departure and allows us to work for you alone, sourcing hyper-local, ethical, and non-commissionable boutique properties that standard agencies skip. Please complete the application to share your vision, and we will get back to you personally within 48 hours.

Can you handle all aspects of my booking, including flights, hotel reservations, and transfers?

Yes. We provide comprehensive, end-to-end travel management, including hotel reservations, private ground and charter transfers, guided excursions, and dining arrangements. We can also assist with flight coordination and advisory.

Do you work with travel insurance providers?

We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance for every journey and can connect you with trusted partners to ensure your trip and investment are fully protected.

What happens if I need help while traveling?

You will have dedicated support before and during your trip, along with 24/7 on-the-ground contact details for local partners to ensure seamless execution and peace of mind throughout your journey.

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