OUR WORLD.
YOUR WAY.
Into the Wilderness stamps your passport with unspoiled landscapes and authentic experiences. We specialize in crafting custom itineraries to some of the most wild, remote, and intriguing regions of the world – from the rugged Canadian West Coast to the ancient safari lands of Africa. Every journey is true to the spirit of the destination and tailored to suit your travel tastes. Buoyed by our extensive network of local guides and our passion for world travel, we strive to deliver remarkable experiences that go above and beyond your expectations.
Our Team
of Globe Trotters
Colin has been exploring the remotest regions of the world for years, looking to uncover the hidden beauty when you go just that little bit further. Based in Nelson, BC, he regularly seeks out backcountry lodges by air and land to access comfort in rugged destinations.
Prior to settling down, he lived in the highland of Papua New Guinea, guiding travelers through the unique culture and landscape. With his extensive travels through remote parts of Morocco, South Africa, Namibia, Iceland, Australia, and New Zealand, he looks forward to sharing unique travel ideas through Into The Wilderness.
Paolo's passion for the travel industry started as a child taking frequent trips to Europe to visit family. Later in life, this familiarity led him to crisscrossing the globe, guiding luxury hiking and biking trips in 15 countries over a 20-year span. As a British Columbian, nature and adventure have always been a big part of Paolo’s life.
Into the Wilderness allows him to share our natural world with our guests in an exciting yet safe way. Paolo has spent considerable time cycling, hiking, and sailing throughout the world and loves to share stories from his adventures to inspire our guests to venture into the Wilderness.
Kevin is an avid traveler and outdoor adventure enthusiast and can usually be found near the mountains. Hailing from Toronto, Canada, he is currently based in Vancouver after several years living in Perth, Australia and travelling around the world. Having travelled to over 100 countries, he is a travel geek who loves good food, wine and unique experiences local to a specific region or country. His astute attention to detail in travel logistics are of great value to the team, and Kevin is looking forward to exploring his next new country in the near future!
Jason set out from Australia over 15 years ago, driven by an insatiable curiosity to explore the world's hidden treasures. Along the way, he honed his skills in crafting unforgettable experiences in unique and remote destinations.
Fuelled by a passion for adventure and a keen eye for photography, his journey has led him through the lush jungles of Borneo, the vibrant tapestry of cultures and cuisines in India and the Middle East, and the rugged wilderness of Scandinavia and Canada. Drawing upon his wealth of personal experiences and expertise in curating journeys around the world, Jason brings his unparalleled knowledge and meticulous attention to detail to the Into the Wilderness team.
From her native Chile, Pamela’s adventures have taken her from Patagonia to the Shetland Islands in the North Atlantic, and from South to North America, Iceland and Europe. She settled in British Columbia after living in France.
Pamela knew from a young age that she would make a career of her passion for travel. Now she brings her experience and natural eye for the details to make of each Into the Wilderness trip an unforgettable and unique experience.
After many years criss-crossing the globe in search of adventure, from Australia to Ethiopia, Alaska to Zimbabwe, Renee now turns her attention to the more focused financial details at Into The Wilderness. Renee loves being part of such a dynamic work environment, and is proud to support the team’s crafting of dream vacations through her diverse expertise.
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Testimonials
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On our third trip organized by Paolo and his team and what can I say but they have helped us with another amazing experience. Whether it was our tour of Argentina, Italy or now these two amazing countries they consistently deliver an experience that gives us a local flavor and wanting more! Always courteous and conscious of our needs and the time we have, I don’t know how they are able to help us experience so much.
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What started as a milestone birthday trip to the wineries of Italy and France evolved into our "go to" travel agent for all destinations. Paolo and his team are connected with well-traveled professionals around the world, offering us opportunities and experiences we didn't even know existed. His professional relationships with vendors often get us free upgrades.
Marc Dollinger