Avanti Destinations
Custom Vacations Around the World, Built Around You
From Paris and the Amalfi Coast to Tokyo, Rio and the fjords of Norway, Avanti Destinations creates independent vacations with flights, hotels, rail, transfers and sightseeing all connected. We design it around you and handle every detail.
Why we love Avanti
Freedom to Explore, With Every Detail Handled
Avanti Destinations has been creating custom vacations for independent travelers since 1981, with trips across Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the South Pacific and Central and South America.
It’s the best of both worlds: no tour bus or rigid group schedule, but your hotels, flights, rail tickets, transfers and sightseeing are planned and connected for you. Avanti works exclusively with travel advisors, so we build and book your trip, then stay with you from first idea to welcome home.
Independent travel since 1981
Custom vacations in more than 50 countries
InstaQuote
Your Next Trip Starts With a Click
Want to see what your trip could look like? Use our free InstaQuote tool to create a sample itinerary in just a few minutes.
Build Your Own
Pick your destinations and how many nights you’d like in each.
Or Pick an Itinerary
Choose from Avanti’s top-selling crafted itineraries, like Japan Essentials or Norway’s fjords.
Get Your Proposal
Your sample itinerary arrives by email within minutes, and we get a copy too.
We Fine-Tune It
We follow up to personalize your trip, confirm pricing and availability, and book it for you.
Is Avanti right for you?
Who Loves Avanti Vacations
Great for
- Travelers who want freedom without the planning headaches
- First trips to Europe or Asia
- Honeymoons, anniversaries and milestone trips
- Multi-city trips by train
- Families, friends and groups of 10 or more
Highlights
- City-hopping across Europe by rail
- Japan’s Golden Route: Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto and Osaka
- Norway’s fjords and the Lofoten Islands
- Rio de Janeiro and the beaches of Búzios
- Hotels, transfers, rental cars and sightseeing in one itinerary
Good to know
Avanti FAQs
Can I book Avanti directly?
No. Avanti Destinations works exclusively through travel advisors, so we design, book and manage your trip for you, with no charge for our planning help.
Is this a group tour?
No. Avanti vacations are independent trips. You travel on your own schedule, with your hotels, transportation and any sightseeing you choose arranged in advance.
What can be included?
Your vacation can combine flights, hotels, rail, rental cars, transfers, sightseeing and unique experiences. Include as much or as little as you’d like.
What is InstaQuote?
InstaQuote is a free online tool that creates a sample itinerary in minutes. Choose “Build Your Own Vacation” or one of Avanti’s crafted itineraries, enter your dates and travelers, and your proposal arrives by email.
Is my InstaQuote final?
Think of it as a starting point. We’ll reach out to personalize your itinerary and confirm pricing and availability before anything is booked.
Where does Avanti go?
More than 50 countries across Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the South Pacific and Central and South America.
Ready to Plan Your Avanti Vacation?
Tell us where you’d like to go, when, and how you like to travel, and we’ll design an itinerary that fits. Our planning help is always free.

