How group expeditions work at Ana Carms Expeditions

If you are thinking about traveling with us, you have probably found yourself wondering: "so, what is a group expedition actually like?". We get it. Traveling with people you do not know might seem strange at first, but that is precisely where one of the most beautiful parts of this story lies.

This post is a walk through our trips: what we organize, how we choose our destinations, who the people traveling with you are, and why so many friendships are born inside a van in the middle of Chapada or in a canoe in Amazônia.

In this post, you will understand:

• How we craft each itinerary
• The size of our groups and why it matters
• The role of local communities in our trips
• What is included and what is on your own
• How to book your spot with peace of mind

Itineraries crafted with care, not in a rush

Each expedition is born from a simple question: what is the most beautiful story this destination has to tell? We search for trails, communities, kitchens, viewpoints, and stories before anything else. Only then do we build the itinerary.

This means that we prefer:

• Less travel time between places, more time in each location
• Local guides who truly know the destination
• Inns and restaurants owned by local people
• Room for the unexpected, because a great trip also includes what was not on the itinerary

Small groups, big experience

We work with small groups, averaging between 8 and 14 people. This is no accident. A small group is what allows:

• You to be remembered by your name on the second day
• Everyone to fit at the same table for dinner
• The guide to be able to pay attention to everyone
• Communities to welcome us calmly, without turning into a "tourist crowd"

And look, it is amazing how it works: on every expedition, someone comes away with a new friend for life. There have been people who became bridesmaids, close family friends, project partners. The trip ends, but the WhatsApp group keeps going strong.

Community-based tourism at the heart of everything

This is the part we are most proud of. A big part of what we spend on the trip stays in the hands of the people who live there.

This means staying in family-run inns, eating at Dona Fulana's house, taking a boat ride with Seu Ciclano, buying handicrafts directly from those who make them. It is not romanticization, it is a logistical and political choice. We organize things so that tourism money circulates within the community, generates income for families, and helps keep traditions alive.

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Each expedition carries a little piece of the history of these communities. And we feel immense joy whenever someone decides to be part of it with us.

What is included (and what is not)

Each itinerary has its own page with all the details, but generally speaking, what is included:

• Accommodation for all nights of the itinerary
• Breakfast (and a good portion of the other meals)
• All internal transportation during the trip
• An Ana Carms guide with you the entire time
• Local guides on special tours
• Entry tickets and experiences scheduled in the itinerary

What is not included: airfare to the destination, alcoholic beverages, meals outside the itinerary, and personal expenses. We make this very clear in each itinerary so there are no surprises.

How to book your spot

The process is simple and you do not have to decide everything at once:

1. Choose the expedition that makes your eyes light up
2. Talk to us on WhatsApp, ask your questions, get a feel for the group vibe
3. Reserve your spot with a deposit and pay the rest in installments
4. Receive your trip kit: packing list, airport tips, group playlist
5. Arrive and enjoy, we take care of the rest

We know that choosing a trip is a decision from the heart. That is why saying "yes" needs to happen gently. Send us a message, ask whatever you want, talk to us. This space here is welcoming and unhurried.

Ready to go?

If reading all this brought on that wanderlust, follow that feeling. Our next expeditions are right below, and WhatsApp is just a click away.

We will be waiting for you.