What Should a Luxury Trip Really Cost? Where Your Money Goes Matters.
At TerraFauna Journeys, we believe that luxury travel should not only be extraordinary it should also be honest.
From the beginning, we’ve set out to challenge the norms of traditional luxury tourism. That includes rethinking how trips are priced, what’s included, and who ultimately benefits. In an industry where costs are often vague, inflated, or masked by fine print, we’re taking a different approach: full transparency, fair value, and pricing that reflects purpose—not just polish.
Why We’re Pricing Differently
We’ve made a deliberate decision to price our journeys on average around 30% lower than the traditional luxury market. That’s not because we’re compromising on quality—in fact, our journeys are every bit as comfortable, curated, and personalized. But we’ve chosen to remove unnecessary markups and middle layers so we can offer better value and invest more where it counts: in conservation, community, and guest experience.
This pricing model is possible because of the strong relationships we’ve built with our in-country partners—local guides, boutique lodges, and conservation organizations—who believe in our mission and support us by offering fair and respectful pricing. We’re proud to work with people who want to make travel better and more meaningful.
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A Different Definition of Luxury
Yes, you’ll still enjoy the hallmarks of a luxury journey:
Well-appointed accommodations with high-quality linens and thoughtful amenities
Personalized service and authentic hospitality
Exceptional meals and atmospheric sundowners
Genuine cultural connections and time with inspiring local people
But for us, luxury isn’t just about thread count and wine lists. Luxury is access.
It’s having a private audience with a wildlife researcher deep in the rainforest.
It’s being welcomed into a community project that’s normally closed to tourists.
It’s the richness of experiences that are immersive, exclusive, and purposeful.
What’s Included and What’s Not
When you travel with TerraFauna, your trip is intentionally designed to be seamless, inclusive, and aligned with your values. We include:
All accommodations
Permits and park fees (including activities like gorilla trekking or national park access)
Internal flights and all private ground transportation
Expert-led guiding and conservation-focused activities
All scheduled group experiences
Carbon offsetting for all trip-related travel and activities
Built-in donations to support conservation initiatives in the destination
Most meals as listed in the itinerary (leaving one or two dinners at your leisure and privacy)
What’s not included:
Gratuities for guides and staff
Additional alcoholic beverages beyond what’s specified
Personal purchases or optional add-ons
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We believe your trip cost should be clear, comprehensive, and aligned with our values. No surprise fees. No sales tactics. Just transparent pricing from start to finish.
Travel That’s About Purpose, Not Profit Margins
We’re not just selling trips. We’re building a movement, one that redefines luxury as a deeper connection to place, people, and purpose. When you travel with us, you’re not only getting a high-quality, conservation-focused journey you’re also helping support local livelihoods, protect fragile ecosystems, and fund real impact through our nonprofit partners.
This is the kind of luxury that leaves the world better than we found it.
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