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Orbridge Tour Operator—Small Group Educational Travel What sets Orbridge apart? Our programs are designed to engage, inform, and inspire. Plus, they are a lot of fun.
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We focus exclusively on creating small, intimate departures for like-minded groups - organizations, friends, or families alike. Won't you join us?

“We can't thank you enough. The Galapagos Islands/Quito trip exceeded our expectations. This is our second Orbridge trip...
09/21/2024

“We can't thank you enough. The Galapagos Islands/Quito trip exceeded our expectations. This is our second Orbridge trip—you are excellent, superb, and amazing. Thanks for the quality. We all want a good deal, but when traveling thousands of miles from home, I want safety, security, and comfort. I'm willing to pay for those features and am honored to have Orbridge do all the planning.” — Recent guest on The Galapagos Islands.

Iconic Destinations by Private Jet officially wrapped up over the weekend. At their penultimate stop in Oman, guests vis...
09/17/2024

Iconic Destinations by Private Jet officially wrapped up over the weekend. At their penultimate stop in Oman, guests visited important historic and religious sites such as the Nizwa Fort and the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. During the return flight to London, they celebrated the conclusion of their once-in-a-lifetime adventure with the flight crew and enjoyed a final farewell champagne reception upon arrival in London.

Join us for our much-anticipated 2025 private jet tour. Learn more and reserve at: go.orbridge.com/4e53Q5d.

Greetings from Vietnam! Over the last few days, guests have had a plethora of unique local experiences. A few of these i...
09/13/2024

Greetings from Vietnam! Over the last few days, guests have had a plethora of unique local experiences. A few of these included a powerful visit to the Prisoner of War camp Hoa Lo Prison, a private dinner and symphony performance at the Hanoi Opera House, culinary immersion through Old Town in Hoi An, and a traditional water puppet show. The group now heads to Oman, the penultimate leg of their journey.

Upon their arrival over the weekend, Iconic Destinations by Private Jet guests received another Orbridge welcome complet...
09/10/2024

Upon their arrival over the weekend, Iconic Destinations by Private Jet guests received another Orbridge welcome complete with music and dancing. The next morning, the group set off for a day of exploring the ancient historical site of Angkor Wat, marveling at several impressive religious structures and monuments dating back to the 12th century. On the last day in Cambodia, guests participated in a variety of optional excursions before returning to the hotel for a final dinner performance. Stay tuned for updates from our next stop, Vietnam!

Iconic Destinations by Private Jet guests are wrapping up their time in India after four full days exploring Delhi and J...
09/07/2024

Iconic Destinations by Private Jet guests are wrapping up their time in India after four full days exploring Delhi and Jaipur. They visited some of the most iconic landmarks in India, including the Taj Mahal in Agra and the City Palace in Jaipur. Last night, guests ventured to Sera Amer Wilderness Camp, where they were greeted by elephants! This kicked off a night of fun with dancing, pottery making, and henna tattoos. More updates to come from Cambodia.

Iconic Destinations by Private Jet 2024 is officially underway! Kicking off in London, guests traveled to the ancient si...
09/04/2024

Iconic Destinations by Private Jet 2024 is officially underway! Kicking off in London, guests traveled to the ancient site of Stonehenge, where they toured the ruins alongside a local guide who enhanced the experience by providing educational and historical commentary. Then it was off to Egypt. In Cairo, guests visited the Great Pyramid of Giza and had the incredible opportunity for a sneak peek tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum, which has yet to fully open to the public. The group then departed Egypt for Jordan, where they explored the Lost City of Petra amidst rose-colored canyons. Stay tuned for more on-tour updates.

Happy Labor Day to all our employees, partners, and guests. Here’s to a well-deserved day of rest!
09/02/2024

Happy Labor Day to all our employees, partners, and guests. Here’s to a well-deserved day of rest!

“The trip far exceeded my expectations. I had several major objectives for going to Churchill in the summer, not late fa...
08/28/2024

“The trip far exceeded my expectations. I had several major objectives for going to Churchill in the summer, not late fall or early winter, when many visitors go. I wanted to see belugas (we saw dozens, ranging from adults to newborns), to see at least one polar bear in its natural habitat (we saw two!), the tundra in full bloom (it was beautiful!), and to learn about the geology of the area and the history *and* present life of inhabitants, including native peoples.” – recent guest on Polar Bears & Beluga Whales

“This was our first experience traveling with a group tour and we had a wonderful time. Besides having such a well-round...
08/23/2024

“This was our first experience traveling with a group tour and we had a wonderful time. Besides having such a well-rounded list of amazing destinations to discover, the other travelers in our group were all very friendly, got along well, and enjoyed one another. We look forward to planning future trips in the years ahead.” – Amy and Paul – guests on Southwest National Parks

We are now taking reservations for 2025 Southwest National Parks departures! To learn more and reserve, visit: https://go.orbridge.com/3M2NCNb.

08/19/2024

During a tour of Hidden Falls Hatchery today, Alaska guests were able to stop and admire a group of brown bears fishing for salmon. The number of bears seen at Hidden Falls Hatchery increases throughout the summer as the salmon make their homecoming to spawn.

08/19/2024

Over the weekend in Scotland, our guests witnessed an unforgettable performance of the iconic Edinburgh Military Tattoo against the backdrop of Edinburgh's grand castle. This event celebrates the skills of military bands and display teams from the British Armed Forces, the Commonwealth, and military teams throughout the world.

What better way to wake up than to the sight of breaching humpbacks? Guests were treated to quite the show during this m...
08/19/2024

What better way to wake up than to the sight of breaching humpbacks? Guests were treated to quite the show during this morning’s whale-watching excursion.

08/17/2024

Bon Voyage! Our final 2024 Alaska departure set sail beneath a rainbow-filled sky. Stay tuned for more updates from Alaska.

08/16/2024

Today guests visited Culloden Battlefield, the site of the final Jacobite Rising, one of the most harrowing battles in Scottish history. After touring the battlefield, guests were given a weapons demonstration where a few lucky members were invited to help with reenactments.

A beautiful day on the waters of Loch Lomond! Today guests took a cruise around Loch Lomond taking advantage of opportun...
08/15/2024

A beautiful day on the waters of Loch Lomond! Today guests took a cruise around Loch Lomond taking advantage of opportunities to spot local wildlife and photograph the stunning homes and castles dotting the shoreline. Later the group went to Singleton Glen Ord distillery for an informative Scotch whisky tour and tasting.

Sunny skies in Scotland! Today our Scotland group visited Inveraray Castle. This towered mansion is located along the we...
08/14/2024

Sunny skies in Scotland! Today our Scotland group visited Inveraray Castle. This towered mansion is located along the western edge of Loch Fyne and is the ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll, Chief of the Clan Campbell. Tomorrow the group heads north to visit the famous Loch Ness.

Greetings from Scotland! One of our Orbridge team members is on tour with our summer groups. While a bit rainy, that has...
08/14/2024

Greetings from Scotland! One of our Orbridge team members is on tour with our summer groups. While a bit rainy, that hasn’t stopped guests from enjoying an excellent start to their tour. So far, guests have explored Stirling Castle, Kelvingrove Museum, and experienced a tasting of whisky-smoked salmon at Falls of Dochart Smokehouse.

08/09/2024

Embark upon a captivating journey cruising the Aegean Sea in April 2025! Highlights include: seven nights of deluxe accommodations onboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Explore rare sights, including Akrotiri and Troy. Choose to join a variety of optional excursions, including a winery tour and tasting in Santorini, a tour of the Acropolis of Lindos in Rhodes, and more! To learn more and reserve, visit: go.orbridge.com/4dLvrbs.

On our recent Discover Southeast Alaska departure, guests had front row seats as a group of humpback whales passed by. E...
08/07/2024

On our recent Discover Southeast Alaska departure, guests had front row seats as a group of humpback whales passed by. Emerging from the fog, the whales dove and splashed about, flaunting their flukes, putting on quite a show. One guest took a particularly stellar photo of a whale's fluke. By using this photo in conjunction with Happywhale, the whale was identified as SEAK-2463. Guests then learned that to help further research, a whale could be named for a $500 donation. Exceeding expectations, our guests donated more than $1,500! SEAK-2463 was then named Gilmour, after a family on-tour of the same name.

To see more about Gilmour, visit: happywhale.com/individual/26690.

To learn more about Happywhale and their mission, visit: happywhale.com/home.

Join us in 2025 to embark upon a cultural and gastronomic journey to the enchanting region of Northern Italy—an area ren...
08/02/2024

Join us in 2025 to embark upon a cultural and gastronomic journey to the enchanting region of Northern Italy—an area renowned for spectacular landscapes, world-class wine and a rich heritage. This meticulously crafted itinerary offers the unique opportunity to live like a local, featuring guided tours, private artisan visits and tastings, and the ability to deeply connect with the beauty of Northern Italy's culture, cuisine and gracious hospitality. Learn more and reserve at:

go.orbridge.com/4dpT34A.

“We recently got home from an absolutely amazing trip to Denali and Southeast Alaska! Our guides Tom and Lisa had so muc...
07/30/2024

“We recently got home from an absolutely amazing trip to Denali and Southeast Alaska! Our guides Tom and Lisa had so much knowledge and shared it with us. Everything first class. Love the ship and crew of the Chichagof Dream! 5 stars!” – Marcia and James - recent guests on Discover Southeast Alaska by Small Ship

This week, Orbridge was proud to serve as a sponsor of the annual Southeast Travel Planners conference. We hosted a rece...
07/26/2024

This week, Orbridge was proud to serve as a sponsor of the annual Southeast Travel Planners conference. We hosted a reception and dinner along the riverfront in Chicago for our educational travel planners. This important gathering is a time when Orbridge team members spend time with our esteemed university and non-profit travel partners to share exciting news and updates about what's in store for Orbridge and the guests we serve. We are grateful for our partnership and look forward to continued collaboration.

“We are already contemplating our next travel opportunity with Orbridge. Honestly, my husband does not typically like to...
07/23/2024

“We are already contemplating our next travel opportunity with Orbridge. Honestly, my husband does not typically like to travel, but he is absolutely SOLD on signing up for another excursion. Thank you for doing such a great job and impressing him to that extent! There's so much more we'd like to see out there, with Orbridge leading the way!” – recent guest on National Parks & Lodges of the Old West

We are now taking reservations for 2025. Reserve at:

go.orbridge.com/3LxwBun

Winter is an amazing time to experience Yellowstone. Wildlife spends more time in lower-elevation valleys, increasing th...
07/16/2024

Winter is an amazing time to experience Yellowstone. Wildlife spends more time in lower-elevation valleys, increasing the opportunities for guests to view the elusive gray wolf. Join us in 2025, and experience The Wolves & Wildlife of Yellowstone Learn more and reserve at:

go.orbridge.com/468ZM0n.

Orbridge President Jim Staples was recently featured in a Forbes article discussing the topic of multigenerational trave...
07/12/2024

Orbridge President Jim Staples was recently featured in a Forbes article discussing the topic of multigenerational travel.

“We hear from our clients over and over that the parents or grandparents want to experience this (travel) alongside their family. People view travel as a way to connect, create and share memories, and bond. As those with the financial resources age, they want this bonding time with their children and grandchildren…experiencing something brand new at their older age with the people they love is irreplaceable.”

Read the full Forbes article: www.forbes.com/sites/josephcoughlin/2024/06/26/the-great-wealth-transfer-is-happening-but-not-in-the-way-you-think/

We are now taking reservations for 2025 Canadian Rockies by Rail.What guests are saying....“The entire trip was extraord...
07/09/2024

We are now taking reservations for 2025 Canadian Rockies by Rail.

What guests are saying....

“The entire trip was extraordinary! No detail was missed.”

“You provided an excellent overview of the areas traveled, both before the trip and during it. Orbridge exhibited a high degree of organization.”

“The hotels and train were lovely. Who could ask for better service, views, or quality?!”

Learn more and reserve at: go.orbridge.com/3Y3inbQ.

07/04/2024

Happy Independence Day! We’d like to wish everyone a safe and joyous July 4th. We hope you enjoy your day with friends and family.

Chasing summer sunsets? Join us and Discover Southeast Alaska by small ship for the chance to see gorgeous sunsets from ...
07/01/2024

Chasing summer sunsets? Join us and Discover Southeast Alaska by small ship for the chance to see gorgeous sunsets from the waters of the Last Frontier. Space is limited on our late summer 2024 departures. Don't wait! Reserve today at:

go.orbridge.com/3RGfz0D

“Thank you for the education you gave to me. It is a gift to go on a trip that is well planned and that was 5-star quali...
06/28/2024

“Thank you for the education you gave to me. It is a gift to go on a trip that is well planned and that was 5-star quality for accommodations, food, and tour guides! Learning about Tuscany and Florence has opened my eyes to Europe, where I want to continue to travel and learn. Travel through Orbridge has opened my eyes to the joy of hands-on learning as well as being able to meet like-minded learners on my travels! What a great way to experience different cultures! Thank you so very much!” – Joan, recent traveler on Flavors of Tuscany

Last week at Orbridge headquarters in Poulsbo, WA, we celebrated Team Week! The week was filled with department workshop...
06/24/2024

Last week at Orbridge headquarters in Poulsbo, WA, we celebrated Team Week! The week was filled with department workshops, company-wide discussions and lots of after-hours fun, including dinners, trivia, a beachside picnic, a baseball game and much more! We want to give a special shoutout to all our employees. Orbridge wouldn’t be what it is today without your hard work, commitment, and dedication day in and day out. Thank you for all that you do!

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