“I love it all – Far Horizons superb planning, exotic cultures and fantastic archaeological sites visited, and, perhaps most of all, wonderful and lasting new friendships made. I look forward to my next trip with Far Horizons” – participant Faith Henschel
We at Far Horizons take pride in our knowledge of each of our destinations. Our years of experience, proven logistical capabilities, and exceptional knowledge of the most remote areas and cultures makes Far Horizons the ideal company to assist you in your journey. Our contacts among the peoples of our destinations, and the scientists who work in each of them, make each of our unique trips a very special and exciting experience.
Contact us today and experience for yourself the excitement of archaeological discovery!
Email: journey@farhorizons.com
Toll-free: (800) 552-4575
Phone: (415) 482-8400
Fax: (415) 482-8495
Far Horizons
P.O. Box 2546
San Anselmo, CA 94979 USA
Far Horizons is open 9am-5pm, Monday - Friday. We are located in US Pacific Standard Time (GMT -8).
You can see foreign countries and cultures in two ways: 1. from the outside, aboard the gigantic floating city blocks they call cruise ships, or 2. from the inside, with culturally informed and attuned travel companies like Far Horizons. As a study leader on many Far Horizons trips to Southeast Asia, accompanied by some of the nicest and savviest tourists in the world, I learned as much as they did about the richness and vibrancy of these ancient and modern civilizations. But beyond the learning experience, it was truly a lot of fun for all concerned! In fact, I’ve enjoyed my Far Horizons experience so much that I’ve also traveled on their tours as a participant. – Michael D. Coe, world renowned Mayanist and Khmer specialist, and author of Breaking the Maya Code and The Maya
“The two things that I find most valuable on Far Horizons trips are the expert planning in the visitations of sites and the time spent with notable scholars. Priceless!” – Sandy Esene, Far Horizons traveler
Mission StatementWe believe that to truly understand an area of the world, it is important not to be just an "observer" of another culture; we must be as much of a participant within that culture as is possible within the confines of the trip. We must explore how the people live today, the challenges they face, their traditions, their goals and their political environment. We limit the size of Far Horizons' groups to enable participants, whenever possible, to dine in celebrated restaurants and spend overnights in small, bed and breakfast-type accommodations that depict the ambience of the country. Frequently these establishments are housed in charming, restored historic buildings - haciendas in Mexico and Peru, Ottoman mansions and castles in Turkey, a caravanseray in Iran, and palaces in Tunisia and India. During a Far Horizons trip, we dine on the local delicacies, drink traditional beverages, learn something of the languages, and travel to areas rarely visited by tourists. Our trip leaders, local guides and tour managers are picked for their expertise in a given area and for their congeniality as traveling companions. This is a vacation after all!
Founded by a Maya archaeologist in 1982, Far Horizons Archaeological and Cultural Trips designs tours in countries that have a significant archaeological and indigenous heritage. We specialize in personal contacts and scholarly depth to allow our participants to gain a deeper knowledge of both past and living cultures. All our trips have an archaeological, historical, and/or cultural emphasis. Our destinations include England, Scotland, Sicily, Malta, Greece, Turkey, Iran, Syria, Jordan, Egypt, Tunisia, Ethiopia, Mexico (Oaxaca, Yucatan), Honduras, Guatemala, Peru, Easter Island, the Marquesa Islands, Cyprus and Malta, Cambodia, Laos, India, and China (Silk Road, World Heritage Sites). We frequently design itineraries with a theme such as The Crusades which traverses several countries. In each of them, we include truly extraordinary experiences.
As a tour company that benefits from the cultural and natural riches of our destinations, we have a policy of donating to the archaeological projects and museums we visit. This has created a bond with the academic community that has helped us establish an extensive list of lecturers and contacts at each of our destinations. Because of our excellent relationships with scientists throughout the world, we are able to design trips that are truly unique. On a Far Horizons journey, we enjoy private lectures or tours of archaeological sites by project directors or staff, partake in such special events as gala dinner parties attended by area archaeologists, or participate in active adventures, such as hiking 
the Inka Trail with a renowned archaeologist or traveling along the southern coast of Turkey in a yacht.
Among our many clients are Brown University, The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, UCLA Extension, and the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA). As a special interest tour company we fulfill a unique niche in the market. We have been recommended in articles in the New York Times, the Christian Science Monitor, the Toronto Globe and Mail, Sunset Magazine, Vogue Magazine, the Washington Post, and many other magazines, books, guide books, and periodicals. Twice in the past, one of our trips has made the Los Angeles Times list of "Top Ten Trips of the Year." And Forbes Magazine has named Far Horizons Archaeological and Cultural Trips as having one of the top 100 web sites.
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