Intentionally designed adventures - led with clarity, care, and connection
Small groups. Clear leadership. Meaningful adventure.
Group travel with The Unfiltered Traveler is about more than going somewhere new. It’s about shared challenge, thoughtful preparation, and experiencing a place in a way that changes you.
These journeys are designed for people who want to be present, prepared, and open - not rushed, overwhelmed, or disconnected.
Intentionally designed adventures led with clarity, care, and connection
Small groups. Clear leadership. Meaningful adventure.
Group travel with The Unfiltered Traveler is about more than going somewhere new. It’s about shared challenge, thoughtful preparation, and experiencing a place in a way that changes you.
These journeys are designed for people who want to be present, prepared, and open - not rushed, overwhelmed, or disconnected.
Who These Trips Are For
Right now, group experiences are primarily women-only, with plans to thoughtfully expand to mixed-gender journeys in the future.
These trips are best suited for people who:
Value preparation and clear expectations
Are open-minded and respectful of others
Enjoy connection as much as the destination
Are willing to step outside their comfort zone
Want adventure with intention, not chaos
You don’t need to be an expert traveler, but you do need to be adaptable, prepared, and aligned with a shared group experience.
Who These Trips Are For
Right now, group experiences are primarily women-only, with plans to thoughtfully expand to mixed-gender journeys in the future.
These trips are best suited for people who:
Value preparation and clear expectations
Are open-minded and respectful of others
Enjoy connection as much as the destination
Are willing to step outside their comfort zone
Want adventure with intention — not chaos
You don’t need to be an expert traveler, but you do need to be adaptable, prepared, and aligned with a shared group experience.
What Makes These Trips Different
This isn’t a 40-person tour bus. And it’s not “figure it out as you go” travel.
These experiences are intentionally designed with:
Smaller group
sizes
Clear preparation before departure
Thoughtful pacing - especially on physically demanding trips
Ethical, responsible travel practices
Leadership that protects group
energy
This isn’t exclusivity for exclusivity’s sake.
It’s care for the people, the place, and the experience.
What Makes These Trips Different
This isn’t a 40-person tour bus. And it’s not “figure it out as you go” travel.
These experiences are intentionally designed with:
Smaller group sizes
Clear preparation
before departure
Thoughtful pacing -
especially on
physically demanding trips
Ethical, responsible
travel practices
Leadership that protects
group energy
This isn’t exclusivity for exclusivity’s sake.
It’s care; for the people, the place, and the experience.
“Working with Rachel made this the least stressful and most fulfilling travel experience I’ve ever had. I was able to fully immerse myself knowing every detail was handled.”
— Priscilla G.
“Working with Rachel made this the least stressful and most fulfilling travel experience I’ve ever had. I was able to fully immerse myself knowing every detail was handled.”
— Priscilla G.
Past Expedition
Peru - Inca Trail Women’s Journey
This women-only Inca Trail experience was designed
as both a physical and personal journey.
Yes, it was challenging.
Yes, it was breathtaking.
But what stood out most was the growth.
Women came seeking adventure.
They left with:
Deep confidence
A sense of accomplishment
Perspective and clarity
Connection with others who showed up fully
Past Expedition
Peru - Inca Trail Women’s Journey
This women-only Inca Trail experience was designed
as both a physical and personal journey.
Yes, it was challenging.
Yes, it was breathtaking.
But what stood out most was the growth.
Women came seeking adventure.
They left with:
Deep confidence
A sense of accomplishment
Perspective and clarity
Connection with others who showed up fully
This trip set the foundation for how I lead group travel - with preparation, encouragement, honesty,
and respect for both the terrain and the people walking it.
This trip set the foundation for how I lead group travel — with preparation, encouragement, honesty,
and respect for both the terrain and the people walking it.
“Everything was thoughtfully planned and clearly communicated. Rachel prepared us so well that by the
time we arrived, we felt confident and connected. She handled every detail - even unexpected hiccups - so
we could focus fully on the experience.”
— Brandie B.
“This was my first international trip and I was nervous, but Rachel made it easy. Even when travel issues
came up, she took control and made it seamless. All I had to do was show up.”
— Tracy A.
“This trip was incredible and truly life changing. Hiking the Inca Trail was challenging and healing, and the
care and attention to detail made the journey unforgettable.”
— Leticia H.
“Everything was thoughtfully planned and clearly communicated. Rachel prepared us so well that by the
time we arrived, we felt confident and connected. She handled every detail — even unexpected hiccups — so
we could focus fully on the experience.”
— Brandie B.
“This was my first international trip and I was nervous, but Rachel made it easy. Even when travel issues
came up, she took control and made it seamless. All I had to do was show up.”
— Tracy A.
“This trip was incredible and truly life changing. Hiking the Inca Trail was challenging and healing, and the
care and attention to detail made the journey unforgettable.”
— Leticia H.
Current Expedition
Iceland - Women’s Strenuous Hiking Adventure
September 2026
This is a physically demanding, hiking-focused experience designed for women who want to challenge themselves in one of the most striking landscapes on earth.
What to expect:
Strenuous hiking days
Rustic, hotel-based accommodations
Wild landscapes and changing conditions
Clear preparation and guidance well before departure
A supportive, capable group environment
This trip requires preparation and rewards it.
It’s not about speed or proving anything.
It’s about showing up ready, supporting one another, and experiencing Iceland deeply.
Current Expedition
Iceland — Women’s Strenuous Hiking Adventure
September 2026
This is a physically demanding, hiking-focused experience designed for women who want to challenge themselves in one of the most striking landscapes on earth.
What to expect:
Strenuous hiking days
Rustic, hotel-based accommodations
Wild landscapes and changing conditions
Clear preparation and guidance well before departure
A supportive, capable group environment
This trip requires preparation — and rewards it.
It’s not about speed or proving anything.
It’s about showing up ready, supporting one another, and experiencing Iceland deeply.
ON THE HORIZON: Africa - Summer 2027
We are currently mapping out our next great adventure. While the exact itinerary is still in the works, you can expect the same level of deep immersion, capable group dynamics, and wild landscapes.
Spaces for these trips are intimate and fill quickly. Add your name below to be the first to receive the official dates, physical requirements, and the opportunity to apply before it opens to the public.
How Group Travel Works
1. Apply & Align
Group travel begins with an application to ensure alignment, safety, and group cohesion.
2. Clear Expectations
You receive honest details about physical requirements, logistics, and what the experience will demand.
3. Preparation
I provide guidance, resources, and support before departure — so you feel ready, not anxious.
4. Experience
You arrive informed, supported, and confident — able to fully engage in the journey.
How Group Travel Works
1. Apply & Align
Group travel begins with an application to ensure alignment, safety, and group cohesion.
2. Clear Expectations
You receive honest details about physical requirements, logistics, and what the experience will demand.
3. Preparation
I provide guidance, resources, and support before departure — so you feel ready, not anxious.
4. Experience
You arrive informed, supported, and confident — able to fully engage in the journey.
How Group Travel Works
1. Apply & Align
Group travel begins with an application to ensure alignment, safety, and group cohesion.
2. Clear Expectations
You receive honest details about physical requirements, logistics, and what the experience will demand.
3. Preparation
I provide guidance, resources, and support before departure - so you feel ready, not anxious.
4. Experience
You arrive informed, supported, and confident - able to fully engage in the journey.
How Group Travel Works
1. Apply & Align
Group travel begins with an application to ensure alignment, safety, and group cohesion.
2. Clear Expectations
You receive honest details about physical requirements, logistics, and what the experience will demand.
3. Preparation
I provide guidance, resources, and support before departure — so you feel ready, not anxious.
4. Experience
You arrive informed, supported, and confident — able to fully engage in the journey.
A Note on Group Energy
These trips work best when everyone shows up with openness, respect, and shared responsibility.
You don’t need to be the loudest person in the room.
You do need to be willing to participate with curiosity
and care.
That’s how real connection happens.
A Note on Group Energy
These trips work best when everyone shows up with openness, respect, and shared responsibility.
You don’t need to be the loudest person in the room.
You do need to be willing to participate with curiosity and care.
That’s how real connection happens.
“What made this trip truly special was the connection. Rachel brought together strong, thoughtful women and created a space that felt intentional from the very beginning. By the time we arrived, we already felt connected.”
— Laura C.
“What made this trip truly special was the connection. Rachel brought together strong, thoughtful women and created a space that felt intentional from the very beginning. By the time we arrived, we already felt connected.”
— Laura C.
Looking Ahead
Future group experiences may include:
Additional women-only adventures
Mixed-gender journeys
Hiking-focused expeditions
Immersive, connection-first destinations
New trips are added intentionally, not frequently.
If you’d like early access to future announcements:
Looking Ahead
Future group experiences may include:
Additional women-only adventures
Mixed-gender journeys
Hiking-focused expeditions
Immersive, connection-first destinations
New trips are added intentionally — not frequently.
If you’d like early access to future announcements:
Calm Leadership From Start to Finish
After 24 years in the military, I understand preparation, responsibility, and what it means to lead
people through unfamiliar terrain...literally and figuratively.
I bring that same leadership to group travel.
Clear plans.
Honest expectations.
Care for the group.
Calm Leadership, From Start to Finish
After 24 years in the military, I understand preparation, responsibility, and what it means to lead
people through unfamiliar terrain — literally and figuratively.
I bring that same leadership to group travel.
Clear plans.
Honest expectations.
Care for the group.
Ready to Explore Together?
Applications are reviewed intentionally to ensure alignment and group integrity.
Ready to Explore...Together?
Applications are reviewed intentionally to ensure alignment and group integrity.
