The El Camino Philosophy
As we approach our tenth year as a small business, we’re making some changes, and I wanted to offer more transparency about the why.
Next year, we’re offering a very limited number of trips, with over 2,000 interested travelers vying for fewer than 300 spots. Based on past experience, we expect these to sell out quickly.
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Why are we keeping it boutique and limited?
This approach lets us do what we do best and allows me to nerd out on behalf of our customers in a way that aligns with our values as a business. It also ensures we attract the right kind of traveler—those who truly appreciate the immersive, thoughtful, and off-the-beaten-path experiences we offer in the more challenging destinations we focus on.
Our style of travel isn’t for everyone, and that’s intentional. We’re for a specific type of traveler: the curious, open-minded explorer who seeks deeper connections with people and places. They want to venture into emerging and challenging destinations that are harder to visit solo and value experiences that respect local communities and avoid contributing to overtourism. They don’t impose their own idea of “authentic” on the places we visit—they’re open to being surprised, challenged, and changed by the journey.
These travelers understand that both the destinations and the people we work with aren’t perfect. And while we work tirelessly to create seamless experiences, travel sometimes has its unpredictable moments. Those who appreciate what we do most are the ones who can embrace that unpredictability and adapt as we find solutions together.
Every member of our team puts incredible thought and care into each traveler’s experience and every trip, even for destinations we’ve visited many times before (looking at you, Colombia). We’re obsessed with what we do, and understand that destinations constantly evolve—new talent emerges, fresh experiences come to light. We stay connected with local partners and insiders to tap into these new and exciting opportunities. We only integrate what makes sense, constantly refining and doing our own deep research.
We want to ensure that those joining our trips moving forward value that level of passion, dedication, and detail.
El Camino isn’t about catering to the masses—and that’s by choice. It’s about creating meaningful travel that empowers women, respects the places we visit, and offers truly unforgettable moments. You can’t replicate that kind of magic on a larger scale, and truthfully, I wouldn’t want to.
🕊️As always, safest of travels.
Katalina//CEO and Founder of El Camino Travel