At House of Imara, we don’t plan trips, we design them. We create experiences that feel like they could only belong to you.
Every detail is shaped with intention, from rare conservation encounters to private celebrations in storied cities.
Think of us as your travel designers, weaving imagination, taste, and insight into journeys that are seamless and unforgettable.
THE ART of JOURNEYS MADE to MEASURE.
Bespoke Travel Design
At House of Imara, every journey begins with listening. Your rhythm, your vision, your desires set the foundation. No forms, no algorithms, only people who care about creating travel that feels soulful, alive, and unmistakably yours.
You were understood from the start
Forget templates. We design from scratch, layering in the rare, the unexpected, and the deeply personal. Imagine having a historic monument in Europe opened just for you after hours, or gliding into Patagonia by horseback, welcomed with a private asado under the stars. Your travels are designed to be as original as you are.
Your journey was one of a kind
Working with us feels effortless. From the first spark of inspiration to the moment you return home, every detail is curated with taste and artistry. It’s thoughtful, personal, and intuitive — like working with someone who just gets you. You get to live in the magic, knowing everything behind the scenes is beautifully in place.
The process was as enjoyable as the journey itself
A glimpse into
the worlds
we’ve designed.
Each journey is as unique as the traveler behind it, blending indulgence with intention and crafted to feel one of a kind.
How it works
the process
Process 02
It begins with a conversation. You tell us what you’re dreaming of, who you’re traveling with, how you want it to feel, and the kind of stories you hope to bring home. This is where your journey takes root.
Share your vision
Step One:
Our team curates every element, from where you’ll stay to the rare experiences you’ll never forget. Think seamless logistics, curated touches, and the kind of magic you cannot search for.
STEP TWO:
We design the details
All that’s left is to go. You step into a world designed for you, knowing every detail is handled. We stay connected throughout so you can simply live the adventure.
Live the journey
STEP THREE:
Every itinerary reflects not only where you want to go, but the kind of story you want to bring home.
Meet alexis
About 01
I'M ALEXIS,
FOUNDER of
HOUSE
of IMARA
My path to travel design was anything but linear. It began in nonprofit and conservation, where I spent years working to protect wildlife and wild places.
When I started a family, I shifted gears, carrying with me a lifetime of curiosity, purpose, and a deep appreciation for culture and connection.
Today, I blend that foundation with my expertise in luxury travel to create journeys that are both soulful and seamless.
I love working with travelers who crave over-the-top, one-of-a-kind experiences and who trust the process completely, knowing that the magic happens when imagination is allowed to run free.
FAQ
We don’t use templates or copy-and-paste itineraries. Every trip is designed from scratch, like couture. Our global network, deep conservation background, and taste for once-in-a-lifetime experiences mean your travels will always feel original, seamless, and fabulous.
Our roots are in nonprofit conservation, luxury travel, and a lifetime of curiosity about the world. Over the years, we’ve built trusted relationships with guides, hoteliers, and insiders across the globe. Expertise, for us, isn’t just knowledge. It’s taste, creativity, and knowing how to translate dreams into journeys.
Yes, we call this our Seamless Escapes service. We’ll handle your hotel booking, VIP you with our connections, and arrange dining or activities if you’d like. Even the smallest trip deserves the House of Imara touch.
Absolutely. Think dinner under the Northern Lights, wrapped in furs outside a glass lodge, or a private concert in a centuries-old Tuscan chapel with only your family in the pews. These are the kinds of stories that define what travel can be, the moments you never forget.
Ideally, 9-12 months ahead for complex trips (safari, multi-country, bucket list moments). For shorter escapes, we can often design closer in, but the more time we have, the more creative we can get.
We stay connected throughout your journey. From a delayed flight to a sudden change of plans, our team and partners are on call to make things right so you can keep living the adventure.
Yes. We can arrange flights on request along with your itinerary, keeping the entire journey streamlined from takeoff to landing.
No. Every House of Imara trip is designed from scratch for you. If you’re looking for a collective experience, explore The Adventurous Women’s Club, our sister brand dedicated to curated journeys for women.
Our pricing includes two parts: a planning fee and the cost of the trip itself. Planning fees begin at $750 and vary depending on the complexity of your trip and which designer you’re working with. Our planning fee reflects the time, creativity, and care that goes into every journey and your planning fee will be quoted after our first call. Trip costs vary depending on destination, season, and style of travel. As a guideline, our fully personalized journeys typically start at around $1,000 per person, per day, not including international airfare.
In luxury travel, it’s standard practice not to provide itemized line-by-line pricing. It gets confusing when you’re in the weeds of every transfer, guide, or service, and it can take the focus away from the journey as a whole. Part of our role is to handle those details for you so the experience feels seamless. What we do instead is help you understand your overall investment and how to maximize your budget. We’re always transparent about value and happy to explain the general cost structure of your trip.
Everywhere. From East Africa to Antarctica, Paris to Patagonia, the Himalayas to the South Pacific. If it inspires wonder (and it’s legal), we’ll design it.
