Archaeological and Cultural Trips

Far Horizons has been woman-owned and operated for over 40 years. As a matter of coincidence, a majority of our travelers are solo women travelers, a fact of which we are quite proud. So, while having solo women travel with Far Horizons has been an organic development, it is one we wish to foster closely and encourage. We not only work to ensure that women feel safe and confident traveling with us, we also aim to provide opportunities and experiences that support local women and women-owned businesses in the places to which we travel. 

Founded by a Maya archaeologist in 1982, Far Horizons specializes in upscale, educational tours throughout the world. For the first decade, our trips tended to highlight the archaeology of the Maya World, but as the years have passed our destinations have expanded to include most of the world.

With more than 40 years in the travel business and extensive first-hand knowledge of our destinations, we are able to provide unparalleled individual attention, starting with the first phone call or email until you return home, a happy and enriched traveler. Savor close-up attention from our PhD study leaders who are with you from the first day of the tour until the last – 24/7. We are proud that our learning vacations offer a rich educational experience, camaraderie with fellow travelers who share similar interests, and of course, a healthy dose of fun.

The adventure, education, conviviality of like-minded travelers, and a new understanding of the world’s cultures, both past and present, have given us an 85% return rate of intellectually curious travelers who explore with Far Horizons again and again.

Our original founder, Mary Dell Lucas, said it well “Our contacts who work in each country open doors for our groups, and help make each of our trips unique and memorable. As our frequent travelers know, our itineraries proudly reflect this winning combination as well as being led by a PhD specialist who reveals the secrets and solves the mysteries of the countries we explore. Our years of experience, proven logistical capabilities, outstanding scholars, and exceptional familiarity of the most remote areas and cultures make Far Horizons the ideal travel company to assist you in your journey.”

Commitment to Sustainability

With our travel focus being archaeology and culture, we are committed to supporting the local people and communities we visit. In addition to having our tour led by experts in the field, each group is accompanied by a local in-country guide. We aim to support sustainability through preservation, specifically by making cash donations to sites and projects. We also seek to support and highlight traditional practices of cooking, building, and everyday life.

Single Supplement Policy

Pricing is based on double occupancy. Many of our solo women travelers choose to request to room together. Should a roommate be requested and one not be available, the single supplement must be charged.

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