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Women’s Expeditions bring travellers of all ages together across the world, breaking down the barriers of traditional tourism. Local women lead the way, showing their country from their own perspective.
Take part in a spiritual cleansing ritual led by a female shaman and join a traditional textile workshop with women in Sacred Valley OR trek alongside an all-female crew on a series of day hikes and enjoy a traditional hot stone bath at a women-owned farmhouse in Bhutan OR learn about the resilience of Cambodian women during the Khmer Rouge regime with a guided visit to the Killing Fields.
8 Days | Cusco return | Departs September - December 2026 & March - December 2027
Hike Peru's Sacred Valley and uncover ancient Inca history on a women-only expedition
Join a women-only adventure through the valleys and off-the-beaten-track villages of Peru and gain insight into the lives of Peruvian women. Start this eight-day trip in Cusco, the former centre of the Inca Empire. Meet female entrepreneurs at a local market and during hands-on mixology and bracelet-making workshops. Savour authentic Andean flavours at a female-owned restaurant and take a chocolate-making class at a social enterprise empowering vulnerable local women through employment. Hike the less-trodden Chinchero to Urquillos trail and visit the ruins of Sacsayhuaman and Pumamarca with the support of a crew of female porters. Celebrate your Inca adventure at a chicheria (bar) in Ollantaytambo, then end your journey with a bang at Machu Picchu, all with a group of women and a female leader by your side.
From $3,095 per person twin share
Hike the lesser-known Chinchero to Urquillos route on an old Inca road – away from more popular tourist routes, you can soak up the sight of the Poc Poc waterfall. Then, hike to the Pumamarca ruins, supported by an all-female crew of porters.
Experience an Andean healing ceremony performed by a female shaman. You’ll be guided through rituals that have been handed down between Andean healers over centuries, said to cleanse the spirit and give thanks to the Pachamama.
Indulge your sweet tooth during a hands-on chocolate-making workshop at a social enterprise that trains and employs vulnerable local women. Turn cocoa beans into your own moreish delights as your workshop leader shares her inspiring story of resilience and hardship.
Tick a visit to Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, off your bucket list. Take a guided tour of the archaeological ruins, then explore the nearby town of Aguas Calientes at your own pace.
Dine on bold, authentic Andean flavours at Nuna Raymi – an award-winning, female-owned restaurant that works closely with organic, family-run farms in Cusco.
Inclusions
Meals - 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
Transport - Private Vehicle, Train, Bus
Accommodation - Hotel (7 nights)
*Price based on 19 September 2026 departure. Minimum age for this tour is 15 years old.
Bhutan
11 Days | Thimpu to Paro | Departs September - November 2026 & March - November 2027
Journey through Bhutan's temples and lush valleys on a women-only expedition
Join an 11-day trip through the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan with a group of like-minded women and a local leader by your side. Hike up a cliff to the Tiger's Nest monastery in Paro, see the huge gilded bronze Buddha Dordenma in Thimphu, meet the nuns at the Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang Nunnery and experience a sound bath in the Bumthang Valley. Watch local artisans at work, then browse the vibrant wares at the Bhutanese Crafts Bazaar. Learn how to make Bhutan’s national dish in a cooking class led by local women, dine at women-owned restaurants and stay at female-owned accommodation.
From $7,270 per person twin share
Hike to Wangditse Monastery, Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, the Gangtey Nature Trail and Bumthang Valley with an all-women crew of assistant guides by your side. Traverse meadows, farmland and paddy fields.
Distil your own Ara (a traditional Bhutanese spirit) and then relax with a traditional herbal hot stone bath at a female-owned farmhouse in Paro.
Meet the nuns at Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery and learn about Bhutanese monastic life over cups of tea within the sacred walls of this hilltop temple.
Surmount the cliff that leads to Tiger's Nest – Bhutan’s most iconic monastery. Perched on the side of the cliff, this monastery was built in the 17th century and sits at an elevation of 3120 m (10,230 ft).
Stay in a female-owned and operated hotel in Thimphu – learn about the owner’s inspiring story of empowering local girls and single mothers with job opportunities in the hospitality industry.
Inclusions
Meals - 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 10 dinners
Transport - Private Vehicle
Accommodation - Hotel (8 nights), Guesthouse (2 night)
*Price based on select September 2026 departures. Minimum age for this tour is 15 years old.
Cambodia
8 Days | Phnom Penh to Siem Reap | Departs September - December 2026
Learn about Cambodia’s culture and history from the local women’s perspective
Discover the lives of Cambodian women from the 7th century to the 1970s under the Khmer Rouge on an eight-day expedition. With an all-women group and female leader by your side, you’ll roll around the street food markets of Siem Reap and the temple ruins of Angkor on the back of a tuk-tuk with a female driver. Have a home-cooked dinner with a local family at an off-the-beaten-track homestay, go on a private boat trip on Tonle Sap and try your hand at hyacinth weaving at the Rokhak Women Handicraft Centre. Then, toast to your adventure over dinner at a social enterprise empowering local youth with training and employment.
From $2,150 per person twin share
Learn about the lesser-known experiences of the women living under the Khmer Rouge on a tour of the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21 memorial) and Choeung Ek Killing Fields. Led by a female guide, you’ll learn about this tragic period of Cambodia’s history.
Volunteer at Project G – a community-led initiative run by Intrepid Foundation Partner Cambodia Rural Students Trust providing health education and women’s hygiene solutions to girls in rural Cambodia.
Live like a local in a rustic, off-the-beaten-track homestay in UNESCO World Heritage-listed Sambor Prei Kuk. Explore the village by bike, then sit down to a traditional, home-cooked meal prepared by your host family.
Visit Daughters of Cambodia – a social enterprise empowering the survivors of human trafficking by providing them with training and employment. Settle in for a relaxing hand and foot spa given by the women trained in the program.
Watch the sun rise over the sprawling Angkor temple complex, then take a guided tour of this archaeological site on a tuk-tuk with a social enterprise that provides job opportunities to local women.
Inclusions
Meals - 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
Transport - Private Vehicle, Tuk Tuk, Boat
Accommodation - Hotel (6 nights), Homestay (multi-share) (1 night)
*Advertised price based on this tour on select 26 September 2026 departure. Minimum age for this tour is 15 years old.
Booking terms and conditions apply.
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Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.
