Wanderlust AtlasCurated small-group & private trips
our story

A small agency with a very full passport

We started in 2012 with two desks above a bakery on Harbor Street and one rule: never sell a trip we haven’t taken. Today we’re a team of eight designers, and the rule still stands.

View from the bow of a wooden boat gliding across a turquoise mountain lake
2012

Founded by Maya Lindqvist after a decade guiding in Italy and Greece.

2016

First safari departures with our partner camps in the Masai Mara.

2020

Helped 340 travelers home or rebooked without losing a dollar.

2026

Eight designers, 62 countries, and a 4.9 average traveler rating.

how we work

What we believe

Slow beats busy

Fewer stops, longer stays. Our trips leave room to wander and recover from jet lag.

Local hands, local money

We hire independent guides and family-run hotels so your spending stays in the community.

Honest advice

If a destination isn’t right for your dates or budget, we’ll tell you — and suggest a better one.

meet the team

Your travel designers

Maya Lindqvist

Maya Lindqvist

Founder · Italy, Greece, Türkiye

been to 48 countries

Daniel Okoye

Daniel Okoye

Africa & safari specialist

31 safaris and counting

Hana Morita

Hana Morita

Japan & Southeast Asia

lived in Kyoto 6 yrs

Luis Ortega

Luis Ortega

Latin America & adventure

hiked the Inca Trail 9×

Let’s plan something you’ll talk about for years.

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