Explore | Minimalist Basic Tours
Off-grid essentials only. Pure wilderness immersion with zero frills for hardcore adventurers.
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Wild Sumatran Orangutans: 8-Day Jungle & River Loop Expedition -
Epic Uluru to Kings Canyon: 4-Day 4WD Outback Safari | Depart Alice Springs or Uluru -
Top End 4WD Safari: 5-Day Camping & Outback Thrills -
Southern Grampians Peaks: 5-Day Epic Trek from Jimmy Creek to Dunkeld -
Ancient Silk Road to Alpine Lakes: 15-26 Days Across Four Stans -
Discover Patagonia's Blue Heart: 9-Day Torres del Paine & Turquoise Lakes Trek -
Northern Grampians Peaks Challenge: 4-Day Trail from Mount Zero to Halls Gap -
Ningaloo After Dark | Overnight Reef & Range Escape -
Ningaloo Reef Discovery: 3-Day Kayak & Snorkel Expedition -
Kakadu's Ancient Wonders: 3-Day Camping Adventure -
Icons of the Rockies | Banff, Jasper, Whistler & Vancouver Island — 14-Day Vancouver ⇄ Calgary -
Legendary Icons of South America | Quito → Rio | Trips from 15 up to 65 Days -
Vibrant Icons of South Korea | 10/13 Days of K-Wave & Ancient Ways -
Icons of Japan | 10/14 Days of Temples, Trains & Tastes -
Epic Icons of Central America: Multi-Country Eco-Journey | Mexico City → Antigua / San José (29/45 or 62 Days) -
Pristine Gordon River: 7-Day Kayak Wilderness Escape -
Geysers & Grizzlies: 6-Day Yellowstone to Grand Teton Loop -
Galapagos Express: Quick Island Hops & Wildlife Wonders (7–9 Days) -
Galapagos Island Hop: 7-9 Days on Santa Cruz, Floreana & Isabela -
Coasts to Coffee: 27-Day Costa Rica to Colombia Cultural Odyssey -
Rugged Grampians Peaks: 5-Day Central Guided Expedition -
Untamed Borneo: 7-Day Klotok Rivers & Orangutan Close Encounters -
Immerse in Southwest Tasmania | 8-Day Eco-Kayak Expedition -
Discover Ningaloo's Secrets | 4-Day Trek & Kayak Adventure
FAQ's
What kind of traveller are these tours designed for?
If you’re into off-the-beaten-path, small-group, experience-rich travel—this is for you.
These aren’t cookie-cutter trips. They’re for people who care about nature, love a bit of challenge, and value quality over quantity. Some are rugged, some are luxurious—but all are run by experts who live and breathe the places they guide in.
What happens if I need to cancel or change my booking?
Each tour follows the cancellation policy set by its operator, which is clearly listed before you book.
Zero Trace handles all your booking admin, so if your plans change, just reach out to us—we’ll coordinate directly with the operator to get it sorted. No call centre runaround, no being passed off. We’ve got your back from booking to departure.
What makes these tours “Zero Trace”?
Every tour on our platform includes a built-in environmental offset.
We calculate the footprint of each experience—from travel to food to gear—and contribute directly to landscape restoration projects that heal degraded environments (Twice Over!!).
It’s not a vague promise—it’s built into the business model. You travel, we restore.
How do I know the tours are legit and safe to book?
We only partner with & list high-quality, trusted operators.
Every tour you see on Zero Trace is run by a professional provider with proven experience, proper licensing, and strong safety practices. We don’t just take anyone—each operator is thoroughly vetted before their tours go live. You’re not just booking an adventure. You’re booking peace of mind.
Do you run the tours yourselves?
Honestly, we go one better. Assuring the best quality adventures with the best environmental outcome
We handpick the best guided adventure tours from expert local operators and bring them together in one place. Think of us as your shortcut to the world’s most unforgettable, low-impact travel experiences—without the overwhelm of researching every operator yourself.
