andBeyond Bhutan
Established in 1991, &Beyond strives to leave our world a better place through the delivery of extraordinary travel experiences and our care of the land, wildlife and people. We are a bespoke tour operator for sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, South America and Antarctica. We also own and manage 29 lodges and camps across 3 continents, as well as a luxury expedition yacht. Together with our long-standing community and conservation development partner, Wild Impact (previously known as Africa Foundation), we positively impact 75 communities and directly conserve our footprint of 1 million acres. Our aligned 2030 vision is to scale our impact through partnerships to support the conservation of an associated 40 million acres of key biospheres and to double our 2020 impact investment, while offering discerning travellers a rare and authentic experience of the world as it should be.
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Our core ethos of "Care of the Land, Wildlife & People" drives all that we do. When you travel with us you make a meaningful contribution to the preservation of our world's cultures and wildlife.Virtuoso Preferred Supplier Since 01 May 2012
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Highly Professional - Would Use Again!
By: Darien
Reviewed on: 04 Sep 2018
When my wife and I traveled to South Africa, we used this tour operator throughout our trip. All drivers were kind, warm, and knowledgable about the area -- they made our travels truly memorable, as they helped us understand the region as if we were with a close friend or relative.
Travel Advisor:
Kris Matela
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The best trip I've ever taken. I would highly recommend it to anyone.
By: Susan
Reviewed on: 23 Sep 2018
It was wonderful! The hotel was great, the views, beyond amazing, the staff, very friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed every moment of this once in a lifetime trip. Only once did we get a little concerned. We were having lunch & some monkeys decided to join us. A person from the hotel came over to us with an air rifle. He looked very professional. The monkeys took one look at him and scattered !
Victoria Falls were amazing. We spent a lot of time in the area to take in all the beauty.
The outings in a jeep with the scout sitting up front, were exciting to say the least.
I could go on and on. Again it was the most amazing thing I've ever done & I'll never forget the thrill of it all.
Travel Advisor:
Shane Paquette
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And Beyond Was Great
By: Gyokusai
Reviewed on: 30 Sep 2018
“And Beyond” provides ‘Magic Carpet’ service. No lines, no waiting, no wasted experiences. Everyone in the company is customer oriented with the goal of the best service possible. They exceeded all expectations.
Travel Advisor:
Sue Bauer
Recommended
Beyond beyond
By: McCarthys
Reviewed on: 21 Jan 2019
They were great and made our travels throughout Chile easy and relaxed for the 6 of us.
Love andBeyond!
Travel Advisor:
Stephanie Fisher
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Fabulous service
By: ivy P
Reviewed on: 22 Jan 2019
On a recent trip through India, we were thrilled with the level of service provided by And Beyond. The attention to detail was marvelous. All of our tour guides were perfectly fluent in english and so knowledgeable about their country's history. We felt completely at ease and safe in the hands of And Beyond. We particularly enjoyed our driver who was with us for the first 7 or 8 days - he was wonderful! Thank you And Beyond for a top notch experience!
Travel Advisor:
Blaire Kochar
Recommended
Wonderful service and guides
By: NancyB
Reviewed on: 20 Feb 2019
We really enjoyed the experience in South America due to the knowledge of the guides on our excursions around the cities and countryside. They were so helpful, courteous, professional and friendly. They were always on time for transfers to and from airports and destinations. I would highly recommend them to other travelers.
Travel Advisor:
Robin Fox
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Once in a lifetime
By: Family
Reviewed on: 31 Jul 2019
Bhutan is so unique that it is difficult to do it justice. It is so beautiful and peaceful. The resorts are some of the best in the world and our tour guide was fabulous. My youngest still talks about our tour guide. Our guide was flexible and adjusted to our family's needs and desires on the fly. The tour operator made sure we took in many cities and sites. Bhutan was a highlight of our 2 months of traveling.
Travel Advisor:
Sam McClure
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More than we could have imagined
By: TimeToGo
Reviewed on: 19 Sep 2019
This was our first trip to Botswana and we weren't entirely sure what to expect, but our experience with andBeyond exceeded all of our expectations. Every single andBeyond person we met was friendly and helpful. You really feel like you're being attended to, and their expertise makes the entire experience seemless. From our great guide, friendly service, excellent food, and little fun surprises along the way, I just can't recommend andBeyond highly enough.
Travel Advisor:
Tom Gehrels
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AndBeyond
By: Beneba
Reviewed on: 28 Sep 2019
AndBeyond Sandibe is excellent - both people and location.
Travel Advisor:
Geordie McDonald
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Beautiful Bhutan
By: PQ
Reviewed on: 21 Oct 2019
As their name suggests -- &Beyond -- did just that. They went above and beyond. First, amazing guide and driver. Truly took care of us and gave us a unique experience. Incredibly knowledgeable -- culture, religion, people, nature. Also, we had a couple of issues come up -- an injury and a broken phone and some change of plans -- they handled everything with professionalism and a "can do" attitude.
Travel Advisor:
Sam McClure
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Bhutan
By: Small World fan
Reviewed on: 19 Oct 2019
We had an extraordinary guide in Bhutan who bent and flexed with us every step of the way. From arranging a visit from the royal acupuncturist, to having a cel phone sent out to be fixed while on a hike so that said cel phone could take pictures of the remainder of the hike, Lekden was on top of it all. And back at homebase, Richi was managing the details of cutting my trip short with very little notice, all done with grace. I would travel with &Beyond Bhutan any day!
Travel Advisor:
Sam McClure
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Bhutan Bound
By: Suzanne
Reviewed on: 21 Oct 2019
Guide and driver were excellent. We had unexpectedly rainy days and a medical issue and Lekden our guide was able to handle all of that with skill and flexibility. All the lodges we stayed at Aldo offered top notch service. Would have like to have been offered the option of using helicopter for the long drive. And also going to Paro from Delhi it would have been nice to be in business class and also on the side of the plane best suited for viewing Mount Everest.
Travel Advisor:
Sam McClure
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Me
By: Meme
Reviewed on: 31 Oct 2019
Our guide Lekden Loday was fantastic, knowledgeable, engaging, reliable!
Travel Advisor:
Nancy Yale
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andBeyond is extraordinary!
By: liz
Reviewed on: 21 Nov 2019
We've stayed in many andBeyond properties and thoroughly enjoyed each and every one! Classic elegance with down to earth details and the friendliest staff ever! Looking forward to our next destination with andBeyond!
Travel Advisor:
Nancy Yale
Recommended
&Beyond, fantastic
By: Jon O
Reviewed on: 14 Mar 2020
&Beyond is a great outfit. Everyone who works for them, very literally from a cook, to a security guard, to a safari guide is incredibly well trained, warm, and welcoming. It's clear that a lot of work and thought goes into their team, which is reflected in the guest experience.
Travel Advisor:
Emily Prentiss
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Trip to Chile
By: Betty Sterrett
Reviewed on: 03 Feb 2023
We had a very positive experience. The guides and drivers were professional and always on time and helpful in many ways.
Travel Advisor:
Ariane Ely
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Nepal/Bhutan 2023
By: mike
Reviewed on: 15 May 2023
And Beyond put together a great itinerary. All the hotels as well as the trekking were fantastic. We hope to do another trip with and beyond in the future.
Travel Advisor:
Kate Johnson
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&Beyond
By: x
Reviewed on: 21 Aug 2024
Why Bhutan? this was for Rwanda - the hand-offs arranged for airport to transfer worked quite well. Our driver Olivier, was excellent - even when I had one eye closed on some of those mountain roads. Hotel & staff were all excellent, warm, helpful.
Travel Advisor:
Sue Shiffman
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Extraordinary African Safari
By: Sabrina
Reviewed on: 16 Oct 2024
Absolutely superb trip. All transfers, guides, accommodations were beyond exceptional!! The itinerary was jam-packed and everything was eye-opening and delightful! Tent camps and lodges were perfectly in tune with the African spirit and environment. Everything went smoothly, and the people everywhere were knowledgable, efficient, effective, and fun! We have already looked into possible other trips with &Beyond.
Travel Advisor:
Gloria Welles
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Bhutan
By: Jason
Reviewed on: 23 Nov 2024
My guide, Jigme, did a great job of explaining the significance of all of the religious and cultural sites of Bhutan. It was thrilling to learn about such a rich culture. I really appreciate his kindness and enjoyed his company.
Travel Advisor:
Leslie Wilde
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a perfect Africa safary
By: Rudy
Reviewed on: 25 Nov 2013
Jon started the trip preperation with a meeting with the trip operator. During the discussion all our questions were answered. It was very helpful that Jon had visited the same area in Africa and was able to give us tips and explained what we should exspect. All preperations were done on time. Prior to our trip we received all the necessary paper work. This was our best organized trip using a travel agency. We will be back for our next trip.
Travel Advisor:
Jon Sutter
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Highly recommended
By: Jeffery
Reviewed on: 03 Apr 2014
&Beyond says it all. Shelby's work is &Beyond.Excellent
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Excellent service
By: Peacock
Reviewed on: 08 Jul 2016
Except for a miscommunication about the need to rush to the joburg's airport to get our charter flight to londolozi all our helpers and drivers were wonderful. Special recognition for the services of our Cape Town guide Naseer January and for binny ridgeway, our hiking guide.
Travel Advisor:
Carrie Mandala CTA
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Fantastic service. Will accommodate all your travel wishes
By: Meme
Reviewed on: 02 Oct 2016
And Beyond's service is impeccable! Everyone bent over backwards to make sure they took care of all of our needs. They were there to meet our flights and get us where we needed to go. They took care of our paper work and anything else needed to make sure we were safe and enjoyed our vacation!
Travel Advisor:
Michael King
Recommended
Doji and andBeyond Bhutan
By: Treybig Family
Reviewed on: 07 Nov 2016
We LOVED andBeyond Bhutan. This is an absolute bucket list top 3 must and andBeyond is the only on site tour operator to make it happen. Our tour guide Doji was fantastic. He was fun, funny, knowledgeable, and willing to make changes seamlessly in our itinerary based upon our needs. The trip was flawless and we already want to go back.
Travel Advisor:
Sam McClure
Recommended
The perfect safari experience
By: KandB
Reviewed on: 17 Jan 2017
Outstanding service, beautifully designed lodges/canvas, game drives with close up animal experiences and good food. We will do another stay with andBeyond for sure.
Recommended
& Beyond
By: Mad dog
Reviewed on: 18 Feb 2017
My wife and I used andBeyond during our recent trip to Kenya and Tanzania. We were very pleased with over all service. We had a small mishap at the beginning of the trip but was immediately resolved with very attentive service and a bottle of wine awaiting for us at our first destination. Our accomations were great, the personal were outstanding and we were always greeted with a smile. We had several flights during this trip with no issues. At each destination, a representative welcomed us and made sure everything was fine. Highly recommend andBeyond!!!!!
Travel Advisor:
Kelly Shea
Recommended
andBeyond is First Class
By: Gary
Reviewed on: 14 Jul 2017
Every connection, safari camp, interaction with support staff was excellent.
Travel Advisor:
Candy Davis
Recommended
South Africa
By: Bob
Reviewed on: 19 Oct 2017
Amazing. This was the trip of a life time.
Recommended
African Adventure
By: Bernie
Reviewed on: 02 Nov 2017
andBeyond Bhutan provided excellent services at each destination and made the trip a pleasure.
Recommended
Fabulous Trips in and around Santiago
By: Simon
Reviewed on: 20 Jan 2018
I used and Beyond in Santiago, Chile. Gary James did a fabulous job, tailoring each of my tours to exactly what I wanted to do and see, from seeing local markets and eating Chilean food, to hiking in the mountains outside of Santiago. I highly recommend anyone going to Santiago to use them for getting to know Chile and Santiago.
Travel Advisor:
Sue Bauer
Recommended
South American remote vacation
By: Wayne
Reviewed on: 14 Feb 2018
andBeyond was very thorough and our trip had no hiccups. andBeyond Bhutan is a name unfamiliar to me.
Travel Advisor:
Vivien Rethazy
Recommended
Africa
By: Rochester
Reviewed on: 05 Mar 2018
All good! 2 out of three stops on safari were spectacular. Transfers were mostly good.
Travel Advisor:
Valerie Ann Wilson
Recommended
Trip of a lifetime
By: David and Jane
Reviewed on: 18 Jun 2018
The few times we needed help in South Africa they were very helpful and responsive.
Travel Advisor:
Melissa McKinley
Sustainability
Our Commitment
For over 30 years, every decision that &Beyond makes, from our greater conservation model to the tiniest details of the activities that take place across our tour operations, revolves around our core ethic of Care of the Land, Wildlife and People. These values have become an intuitive part of the way that we operate and are an integral element of our guest experience. We believe in taking less and giving more, and we let this belief shape the everyday choices we make at each of our 29 lodges and 18 on-site offices.
Through these choices and with the support of our guests, we have been building a vision that allows us to run sustainable operations in natural places that need to be preserved. This vision is guided by the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and underpins our goal for 2030, which is to scale our impact by increasing our protected biospheres and wildlife eco-systems from 9M acres to 50M acres – 25M of directly controlled/managed land & 25M of managed land influenced by our impact coalitions- and by empowering and creating shared value with the surrounding communities. This will be funded by doubling our revenue and tripling our profit through the delivery of extraordinary guest experiences that go beyond the expected in Africa, Asia and South America.
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