Less rushing. More discovering

At Allan The Guide, we believe travel should be more than simply visiting places—it should be about truly experiencing them.

CUSTOM VACATIONS

Costa Rica
Guatemala
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Two men interacting with a durian, one smelling or about to eat it, while the other holds it and smiles in an outdoor setting.

We are not focused on selling conventional vacations. We are travel planners who design meaningful journeys that connect our guests with the authentic spirit of every destination. Our itineraries are built around local communities, genuine cultural experiences, and a deep respect for nature.

Rather than rushing from one famous attraction to the next, we encourage slower, more intentional travel. We believe the most memorable moments often happen away from the crowds: sharing stories with local people, discovering hidden places, tasting regional traditions, and understanding the landscapes that shape each country's identity.

About Us

We don't collect destinations. We create meaningful connections with them

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Our commitment to sustainable tourism guides every journey we create. We work to support local businesses, promote responsible travel, and design experiences that leave a positive impact on both our travelers and the communities we visit.

We don't believe the best trip is the one where you check the most destinations off a list. We believe it's the one that stays with you long after you've returned home.

Travel with Allan The Guide, and discover a different way to explore the world—one that allows you to slow down, connect deeply, and experience the true essence of each destination.

Allan The Guide

Behind every ATG experience, there’s a passionate team combining adventure, local expertise, creativity, and thoughtful travel design.
Meet Allan, your guide in the field, and Ingrid, the creative mind behind the scenes shaping each journey from concept to experience.

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Our experience speaks for itself

Older man with a gray t-shirt and beige cap sitting on a boat, looking through binoculars at a calm waterway surrounded by green trees.
Person holding a cacao pod that is cut open, revealing white pulp and seeds inside.
Two halves of a seed pod with red seeds inside on a wooden surface.
Multiple pineapples arranged in a row on a wooden surface with liquor bottles interspersed among them.
A dolphin jumping out of the water in a large body of water with a distant shoreline and trees in the background.
A sloth hanging from a tree branch in a dense forest canopy, smiling at the camera.
Group of six hikers walking along a forest trail on a sunny day.
A crocodile submerged in water with only its head visible, floating in a natural water setting.
A colorful frog with yellow and orange markings sitting on a green leaf.
Close-up of a colorful macaw parrot perched on a gray branch, with green palm leaves in the background.
Group of seven smiling men and women outdoors holding a Costa Rican flag, surrounded by lush greenery.
A tiny green tree frog sitting on a person's finger near slices of watermelon.
A brown horse with a saddle and bridle stands in a wooden enclosure with a bunch of bananas on the ground in front of it.
Five people standing together on a mountain summit with a cloudy sky in the background. They are dressed in outdoor hiking gear, some holding cameras, smiling.
View of a volcanic crater with steep, rocky walls and a small, greenish lake at the bottom, surrounded by sparse vegetation.
Two men engaging in the traditional Thai floral greeting, with one man smelling a large, yellow flower while the other man observes and smiles.
A monkey climbing on a large palm tree branch surrounded by dense green foliage in a jungle.
A mountain landscape with rocky terrain and sparse vegetation, above the clouds, with a distant view of a flat horizon.
Sunset over rolling hills with grassy terrain and colorful sky with clouds.
Yellow boat with a canopy on a body of water, with three people on board, engine at the back, and a distant shoreline with trees in the background.

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