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Travel the world with Atlas Obscura. Driven by a deep sense of curiosity, we offer small-group tours to the world's most remarkable places.

Join our Facebook community to learn about our upcoming trips, receive travel advice and updates, and be inspired to travel the globe. Experience unparalleled access, in-depth storytelling, and curiosity-sparking adventures. No big tour buses or boring tour guides to be found. Come join us and other open-minded, curious, and wonder-seeking travelers. Tag us in your unique adventures ✈️ with

08/20/2024

You know tajine, but do you know mechoui? 🍗

The diversity of Morocco’s landscape (sea, mountains, desert…) is reflected in its cooking, which changes as you travel through.

From Moroccan and French fusions - vegetable soup & savory Moroccan pastries with chocolate soufflé for dessert - to whole-roasted lamb street food & traditional techniques of baking bread under the desert sands, you’ll easily find a favorite dish. 🤌

Craving adventure? Click here to join us this November for a Gastro journey through the “Land of the Sunset” ☀️
https://bit.ly/4dMBGLk

08/19/2024

Rajasthan is India at its most colorful 🪷

Our upcoming Colors of India adventure uncovers every shade of the rainbow as we loop our way around the “Land of Kings” from Delhi & back - spotting leopards on a safari, wandering street markets & bazaars, and exploring the cultural maze of Jaipur.

Here’s a sneak peek of some of the experiences you can expect:

🕌 Admire the grandeur of the Taj Mahal in person.

🧵 Explore Bapu Bazaar, famous for traditionally-crafted jewelry & textiles.

🌱 Meet the community behind an incredible project to support & empower local girls.

✨ Pro-trip: Join us on our upcoming October 29th departure for an extra special Diwali celebration! Festival of Lights activities are diverse, but often include fireworks and a focus on renewal & prosperity 🏮

Click here to secure your spot before it’s sold out!
https://bit.ly/48V3pGE

08/08/2024

We’re a big fan of local festivals, so we designed an entire trip around a few of our favorites in Bhutan, like the Thimphu Tshechu Festival in September.

🎭 Immerse yourself in the magic as monks depict ancient stories through dance, dressed in elaborate costumes with wooden masks representing animals & deities. The festivities even include a ‘clown-type’ character to liven up the crowd!

For the Bhutanese, this festival is more than a celebration—it's a spiritual journey. Join locals in their finest traditional wear from dawn til dusk as they rack up spiritual ‘points’ (metaphorically speaking) toward enlightenment.

Don’t miss out! Click here to secure your spot & explore Bhutan with us this fall!
https://bit.ly/3Upwgzw

07/31/2024

There’s nothing quite like a dip in the crystal-clear waters of Clearwater Cave (Asia’s longest), which hosts an incredible underground river. 💦 https://bit.ly/4c50JYW

It’s the perfect way to cool off after traversing the million-year-old rainforest of Borneo on our brand new small-group adventure. Complete with orangutan rehabilitation centers & native fishing villages, this untouched paradise is the perfect place to unplug. 🌿

✨ Special Access: Journey through the famed Lang Caves with a local expert & witness 5 million bats take flight! 🦇

Click here to sign up & explore Borneo with us next year!

06/27/2024

Does the London tube have its own variety of mosquito? Do a tiny team of mussels control the water supply in Poland? https://bit.ly/4b6U0x6

We’re so glad you asked! Atlas Obscura: Wild Life hits shelves on September 17, and with it, wild answers to questions you never knew to ask.

This remarkable book is a globe-spanning journey that will make you say, "What on EARTH is that?”. It’s a parade of the planet's most surprising and superlative flora and fauna, brought to you by the authors behind the bestselling Atlas Obscura series.

Pre-order your copy today and we’ll send you an Atlas Obscura luggage tag as a special thanks! https://bit.ly/4b6U0x6

06/25/2024

Among the world’s most prolific architects, fastest athletes, and its largest, oldest, tallest, and smallest inhabitants—none are of the human kind. https://bit.ly/4b6U0x6

Our newest book, Atlas Obscura: Wild Life, hits shelves on September 17, and with it comes a parade of the planet's most surprising and superlative flora and fauna.

You’ll meet creatures like the coconut crab, the world’s largest land-based crustacean. They can drag objects weighing more than 60 pounds and love to steal pots and pans. They’re also curious and unfussy eaters… and may have eaten Amelia Earhart’s remains. Yikes.

Click the link to pre-order your copy and get ready to say, “What on EARTH is that?”. You’ll also receive a limited edition luggage tag as a special thanks from us! https://bit.ly/4b6U0x6

06/24/2024

We have a new book coming out, Atlas Obscura: Wild Life. It’s an incredible guide to the high weirdness of our natural world. https://bit.ly/4b6U0x6

You’ll meet ethereal critters that exist in real life, such as the pink fairy armadillo—the smallest of all armadillo species. Its bubblegum shell, paws, and tail are framed by silky, white fur, and it’s found only in the sunbaked scrubland of Argentina.

This book is also an urgent reminder: we are living in the world of the birds and the bees, the bugs and the trees. This is a call to recognize their bizarre magic.

Pre-order to let us know you care, to discover the hidden magic in our natural world, and to let Amazon know that this isn’t an AI-generated book.

We’ll also send you an Atlas Obscura luggage tag as a special thanks for pre-ordering. Learn more here. https://bit.ly/4b6U0x6

06/18/2024

🎁Don’t miss your chance to claim your free Wild Life pre-order gift, or you’ll be as sad as a monkey without a banana🙈🎁 https://bit.ly/4b6U0x6

We're thrilled to announce the highly anticipated release of 📖 Atlas Obscura: Wild Life,📖 an exploration of the world's most extraordinary plants, animals, and natural wonders.

This remarkable book, brought to you by the authors behind the bestselling Atlas Obscura book series, will take you on an unforgettable journey through the hidden marvels of our planet that make you go "What on EARTH is that?!”

For a limited time, we have an exclusive pre-order offer that you won't want to miss: with every pre-order of Wild Life, you get a complimentary, high-quality luggage tag—the perfect companion for your future adventures inspired by this remarkable book. Pre-order here: https://bit.ly/4b6U0x6

06/13/2024

There’s something romantic about the cross-country road trip. You take your time, slowly diving into a specific region, and making day-to-day decisions.

But what if you took it to the next level? We’re thinking about grabbing road snacks at a former Silk Road Bazaar, traveling along fairytale panoramas of one of the most beautiful mountain ranges, and tracing a war across multiple countries to hear all of the perspectives first-hand.

Bonus? It’s all planned out, hotels are booked, and you’ll have a professional guiding you across borders to make it all go smoothly.

Some of our favorite Road Trip itineraries:
Balkans Road Trip: Serbia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina: https://bit.ly/3x9SOLl

Central Asia Road Trip: Backroads and Bazaars: https://bit.ly/45fZqEx

NEW - Caucasus Road Trip: Azerbaijan, Georgia & Armenia: https://bit.ly/3QWykMZ

06/06/2024

What do Iceland, India & Tunisia have in common?
Epic (or abandoned...) movie sets.

In the fishing town of Höfn, at the base of the Vatnajökull ice cap, you'll find a replica Viking village. It was created for a film that was never shot and is now open to visitors.

Over in Tunisia (accessible via a 4-wheel drive cruise across the Sahara) you can find numerous abandoned Star Wars sets abandoned to the sands after filming finished. We're partial to Mos Espa, a bustling spaceport town that was built, quite literally, in the middle of nowhere.

And then of course there's India, basically one giant film set with its epic mahals, markets, and palaces from where Maharajas once ruled. Better yet, catch a Bollywood film (an event in itself!) in one of the most majestic cinema halls in the country in pink-hued Jaipur.

Want to visit with us? We still have spots for 2024 departures that will visit all 3 of these movie spots.

Iceland in Summer: Where Myths and Nature Collide: https://bit.ly/45p2zCh

Tunisia & the Sands of Time: https://bit.ly/49VDEIl

Delhi and Rajasthan: Colors of India: https://bit.ly/48V3pGE

06/06/2024

Last chance to travel with Ross Jennings, a bagpipe-playing, Guinness World Record–holding adventurer with the goal of piping in every country on Earth! https://bit.ly/3vbFwwp

Explore Ross's native Highlands, meeting clan leaders, one of the country's most revered kilt-makers, and visit the storied Isle of Skye.

06/04/2024

Introducing: Canadian Rockies!

Journey into prehistoric Red Deer River Valley (renowned for its cinematic badlands & dinosaur fossils). Grab a drink at a ghost town saloon, and take in the untamed wilderness. https://bit.ly/3wJuvUp

Highlights:
∙ Spend a night at an indigenous camp.
∙ Walk across ancient glaciers at the Columbia Icefield.
∙ Hunt for dinosaur fossils in the prehistoric Badlands.
∙ Visit the majestic residents of a Wolf-Dog Sanctuary dedicated to rehabilitation and education.

Check out this brand-new trip as well as our full 2025 line-up!

05/30/2024

Introducing: Pakistan!

Explore ancient civilizations, magnificent Mughal architecture, and bewitching UNESCO World Heritage sites across Southern Pakistan. https://bit.ly/3WYZnLp

Highlights:
∙Taste Karachi's best street food.
∙ Join a local family to learn a cooking tradition that is at risk of extinction.
∙ Barter in the market for bangles and delicately embroidered shoes.
∙ Explore Pakistan's 2nd largest desert with a semi-nomadic group.

Check out this brand-new trip as well as our full 2025 line-up!

05/28/2024

Introducing: The Canadian Rockies!

Drop into a world of soaring peaks, shimmering turquoise lakes, and untamed wilderness that will leave you utterly spellbound. https://bit.ly/3wJuvUp

Highlights:
∙ Walk across ancient glaciers at the Columbia Icefield.
∙ Hunt for dinosaur fossils in the prehistoric Badlands (AO Special Access)
∙ Spend a night at an indigenous camp on 80 acres of untamed wilderness (AO Travel with Purpose)

Check out this brand-new trip as well as our full 2025 line-up!

05/22/2024

Introducing: Caucasus Road Trip!

Road trip from the land of fire to the land of stone through the storied landscape of Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia. https://bit.ly/3QWykMZ

Highlights:
∙Explore opulent palaces, fire temples, and mountain churches.
∙ Decipher the ancient petroglyphs and visit mud volcanos in Gobustan National Park.
∙ Savor a wild food feast surrounded by spectacular scenery in the mountain forest.

Check out this brand-new trip as well as our full 2025 line-up!

05/21/2024

Introducing: West Africa!

Journey through the heart of West Africa and learn about its spiritual traditions, visiting palaces, temples, and clay castles along the way. Experience Vodun ceremonies and fire dances, visit floating villages, and explore bustling markets on an adventure you'll never forget. https://bit.ly/4bNHO56

Highlights:
∙ Delve into Vodun spiritual traditions and meet a High Priest.
∙ Take a canoe up the Black River to visit a floating village.
∙ Shop Benin's largest open-air market.

Check out this brand-new trip and our full 2025 line-up!

05/16/2024

Introducing: Brazil!

Spot wildlife in the Amazon, delve into Afro-Brazilian culture, and take in some sertanejo music on our brand-new adventure through Northeast Brazil. https://bit.ly/3WHVdqR

Highlights:
∙Paddle through the Amazon and swim with pink dolphins.
∙ Learn about life in the rainforest while visiting local communities.
∙ Enjoy delicious dishes in UNESCO World Heritage towns bursting with Afro-Brazilian culture.

Check out this trip and our full 2025 line-up!

05/14/2024

Introducing our 2025 line-up of small group adventures that bring the world’s most remarkable places life. https://bit.ly/3wC713p

Designed for curious travelers, our trips bring the Atlas — our map of the world’s most remarkable places — to life. On every trip you'll find:

✨ Hidden Wonders
We pull from our articles, podcast, and our Atlas of the world’s most remarkable places to take you to sites and experiences that others overlook.

🗝️ Special Access
Behind the scenes, through the side entrance, into the back kitchen… Our global network of experts and insiders opens doors that others can’t.

🌐 Global Community
Connect with locals and experts from our vast network of writers, scientists, community insiders, and more.

❤️ Travel with Purpose
We design our trips to do good. Many travel companies talk about minimizing the impact of their trips but we aim to maximize ours by supporting local social enterprises and community preservation projects.

🌴 Intentional Free Time
Enjoy the ease, access, and practicality of a group tour without losing your ability to wander, explore, and connect deeper with a place.

05/09/2024

We're announcing our NEW 2025 line-up next week!

All of our new trips will include specific Atlas-y elements from featured places from the atlas, local eats highlighted in our articles, and some very special guests...

Make sure you're on the newsletter list to grab a spot for your next trip. https://bit.ly/4drrNU7

05/07/2024

Unlock your next adventure- launching this month!

New wonders & destinations to explore thanks to our network of contributors, experts, and insiders. Can you tell from these picture hints which new destinations we've added to the line-up?

Make sure you're on the newsletter list to grab a spot for your next trip. https://bit.ly/3UFXrWw

05/02/2024

If you've been feeling recently like you need to get outside more often...how about the ultimate 'outside' of New Zealand?

Volcanos, stargazing, Māori homelands, bioluminescent grottos...New Zealand is a breath of fresh air like no other. https://bit.ly/3Qq9YuN

By the way, did you know you only have to put down a $250 deposit to reserve your spot on one of our trips? The final balance isn't due until 90 days before departure!

04/30/2024

Have a desert adventure this year!

Enjoy a hot, mineral water shower, glamp beneath the mosaic of stars, and explore abandoned Star Wars sets in the Sahara Desert of Tunisia. https://bit.ly/49VDEIl

Or travel through the black basaltic desert towards Petra, one of the world’s most breathtaking archaeological treasures. https://bit.ly/3r6RB4s

04/26/2024

Our latest book, Atlas Obscura: Wild Life, will be hitting the shelves in September—and we've got a super exclusive sneak peek for you! https://amzn.to/3UyTqD0

Inside, you’ll discover hundreds of surprising animals, plants, fungi, microbes, and more, all beautifully illustrated within Atlas Obscura: Wild Life's many pages. Take a gander at these gorgeous pages here, and be sure to pre-order your copy today before it releases on September 17!

(And don’t forget to save your receipt; we’ll be announcing an exciting free gift for anyone who pre-orders. Watch this space!)

04/25/2024

Looking to have your mind blown? These are two trips of epic proportions...

In Morocco wander through all 20 acres & 150 rooms of the Bahia Palace (built as 'the greatest palace of all time). https://bit.ly/3Qako1f

Or in Bhutan gaze up at the 169-foot golden Bhuddha Dordenma. With 125,000 tiny, bronze Buddhas encapsulated in its chest, the statue’s Buddha population is larger than Thimphu’s human one! https://bit.ly/3Upwgzw

04/23/2024

What does special access get you? https://bit.ly/3VP55i7

-a taste of schnapps in the workshop of a 'Blonde Witch' (Slovenia)
-a visit to one of the last Incan rope bridges (Peru)
-a stroll through a haunted forest (Romania)
-time with a very special community, who were surprised but delighted we wanted to visit (India)

04/18/2024

From a recent traveler who ate their way through Spain with us...

"I always appreciate the off-the-beaten-track feel of AO trips. I've been on several AO trips, and they get us behind the scenes and much closer to the cultures and local people. Non-touristy tours." https://bit.ly/3xCirEq

04/16/2024

On October 30th, 2009, Hjörtur Smárason purchased the last Big Mac in Iceland.

Three years later he found it in the back of his garage in surprisingly pristine (if not exactly edible) condition, and it's remained on display in various venues ever since.

Reason 3,863 why we love Iceland.

Join us to discover Iceland's extraordinary natural wonders as well as their myths and legends (from Elves to Big Macs). https://bit.ly/3W0oWv8

04/11/2024

Group trips can make you think of crowds, large buses, and 7AM luggage-outside-your-door schedules.

However, a small, intentional group trip can actually give you more access than if you tried to do it on your own.

For example on an Atlas Obscura Adventure you'll find;
Groups of like-minded travelers, all seeking wonder (capped at 12-14 people max).

You'll also get special access (thanks to our connections) that would not be available to a large group, and would be way too expensive to do on your own (if you could even find it). https://bit.ly/4ar8Grn

04/10/2024

At Atlas Obscura, Spring Is for Monsters, Ancient Rituals, and Scary Stories.

Check out our upcoming trips to explore: https://bit.ly/4cT2DNC

04/09/2024

Not sure if a group trip is for you?

Going with a like-minded group (for example, our community united by a desire to discover the world’s hidden wonders) can make for phenomenal travel companions.

And a small group* means you can still access things like that tiny local restaurant, or the art collector who keeps an amazing stash in their back office. Something big groups aren't able to do.

Read more about what makes our trips special: https://bit.ly/4ar8Grn

*Not all 'small group trips' are equal! Many run with as many as 20 people. Ours are capped at 12 (with a few exceptions at 14 max)

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Scotland: Highland Clans and the Trail of Tartan

Last chance to travel with Ross Jennings, a bagpipe-playing, Guinness World Record–holding adventurer with the goal of piping in every country on Earth! https://bit.ly/3vbFwwp Explore Ross's native Highlands, meeting clan leaders, one of the country's most revered kilt-makers, and visit the storied Isle of Skye.

Wild Canadian Rockies: Fossils, Ghost Towns and National Parks

Introducing: Canadian Rockies! Journey into prehistoric Red Deer River Valley (renowned for its cinematic badlands & dinosaur fossils). Grab a drink at a ghost town saloon, and take in the untamed wilderness. https://bit.ly/3wJuvUp Highlights: ∙ Spend a night at an indigenous camp. ∙ Walk across ancient glaciers at the Columbia Icefield. ∙ Hunt for dinosaur fossils in the prehistoric Badlands. ∙ Visit the majestic residents of a Wolf-Dog Sanctuary dedicated to rehabilitation and education. Check out this brand-new trip as well as our full 2025 line-up!

Join Us on a Desert Adventure

Have a desert adventure this year! Enjoy a hot, mineral water shower, glamp beneath the mosaic of stars, and explore abandoned Star Wars sets in the Sahara Desert of Tunisia. https://bit.ly/49VDEIl Or travel through the black basaltic desert towards Petra, one of the world’s most breathtaking archaeological treasures. https://bit.ly/3r6RB4s

Iceland in Winter: Chasing the Northern Lights

Chase Iceland's Northern Lights, a destination renowned for its sensational, other-worldly scenery and extraordinary natural wonders. https://bit.ly/48ngfOr

Exploring the Hidden Traditions of Japan’s Sado Island

Most travelers see Japan through its bustling cities, but we like to do things a little differently. https://bit.ly/3SEqCXS Journey from Tokyo up into rural, coastal Niigata Prefecture (known for its rice paddies and rice-related products such as sake and mochi), then to Niigata where Geisha have been present for over 200 years (thanks to a special gift of 'culture' from Kyoto). Afterward, we'll catch a ferry to Sado Island where you'll feel the influence of its famous exiles from political dissidents, aristocrats, poets, monks, and even banished emperors.

Have an Adventure This Summer

Whether you’re looking for some adventure (both cultural and physical), or are more inclined to devour delectable food while taking in stunning views, we have a few summer trips that can give you something to look forward to. Including Colombia, Peru & Italy. https://bit.ly/452CDKy

Join Us on a Culinary Adventure Through Portugal

On this new Gastro Trip we're giving you a taste of Portugal from Lisbon to Porto and through the gorgeous countryside in between. Try perfectly grilled pork, oven-fresh custard tarts, and some cherry ginjinha to chase it down... https://bit.ly/3Ix6vWS

Which Of Our New 2024 Adventures Is For You?

That's a wrap on our 2024 lineup reveal! Which destination are you most excited to explore next year? https://bit.ly/3SlGm1t

Join Us in Italy!

In 2023 you loved our Vietnam Gastro trip, so for 2024 we’re bringing you a food-centered Italian road trip through three distinct regions where you can swap phở for bucatini all'amitriciana. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Pu8mP8

Join us in Patagonia

In 2023 you loved our Iceland in Winter trip, so for 2024 we’re bringing you Patagonia where you can swap stunning volcanic formations for sweeping glacial marvels. https://bit.ly/3TZmMe6

In 2023 you loved our Egypt trip, so for 2024 we’re bringing you Jordan where you can swap pyramids for Petra by night. https://bit.ly/3r6RB4s

Explore the Scottish Highlands with Atlas Obscura

Only a few spots left! Experience the stunning Scottish Highlands with trip leader Ross Jennings, a bagpipe-playing, Guinness World Record–holding adventurer. Trip Details 👉 https://bit.ly/3PMUnCN

Tour an Abandoned Sanatorium in Croatia with Atlas Obscura Trips

Enjoy a virtual tour of this abandoned sanatorium hidden in the woods of Croatia 👀 Built in 1909, it has sat crumbling away into a haunting ruin. Join us in October to explore more fascinating ruins on our road trip across Serbia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. https://bit.ly/3B8V5WG 🎥 Video by: AO Trip leader Darmon Richter Ex Utopia

Iceland in Winter: Natural Wonders & Ancient Legends

Discover hidden wonders in Iceland! We’ve just added three new departures to our winter adventure. Save your spot 👉 https://bit.ly/3bgCGwi

A Georgian Culinary Adventure

Guests on our recent journey to Georgia had the opportunity to enjoy Khachapuri, a traditional dish of gooey cheese-filled bread topped with egg and butter. 😋 #AOTrips Explore Our Food & Drink Trips 👉 https://bit.ly/3wDTfum

Music and Dancing in Scotland

Sound on 🔊 Our 10-day adventure in Scotland is happening now! Naturally, we started off by enjoying some music and dancing! Want to experience it for yourself? Join our next trip 👇https://bit.ly/3MJWYMa