The trip you’ve been putting off long enough.
Whether you’re beginning your marriage with a honeymoon that actually means something, or rediscovering each other after years of ordinary life — the right adventure changes everything. We plan every detail. You show up and live it.
Tell us about your trip.
Fill out the form and Kayla or Derrek will reach out personally — usually within one business day. No pitch, no pressure. Just a real conversation about where you want to go.
🔒 Your information is never shared or sold.
We’re not a booking platform. We’re travel partners.
We met on a rock wall. Our first date was a climb. We got engaged on a mountain. We got married on that same mountain — because for us, adventure has never just been a hobby. It’s how we found each other, and it’s what we built Traveling Turtle to share.
Between Derrek’s 17 years of hands-on adventure travel and Kayla’s precision and warmth in client care, every trip we plan carries the same intention: give you the kind of experience that shifts something. Not just a good photo. A real change in how you see each other.
- Every destination personally verified. We don’t add a destination until we know it well enough to answer every question you might have.
- Available throughout your trip. Something comes up? You call or text us directly — not a 1-800 number.
- We’ve already made the mistakes so you won’t. Years of experience means we know what goes wrong, which operators to avoid, and exactly what makes each destination deliver.
Every destination chosen for one reason — how it makes you feel.
Expert-curated, custom-built around you. Tell us where you want to go and we’ll build the rest.
Some trips are about seeing the world. Ours are about seeing each other again.
Your honeymoon should be the story you start your marriage with.
Not just a nice resort you checked off a list. We build honeymoons around adventure, presence, and the kind of shared experience that launches a marriage with momentum. Every detail handled — you show up completely present for every moment of it.
📞 Plan My HoneymoonLife gets in the way. The right trip brings it back.
You’re good together — you just haven’t done something that reminded you of that in a while. We plan the kind of trip that changes that: adrenaline, beauty, laughter, and shared moments that no dinner reservation can manufacture.
📞 Book Our AdventureSimple from here to boarding pass.
Four steps. No overwhelming research, no tour operator runaround, no surprises when you arrive.
Start the Conversation
Call us at (208) 614-0590. We spend time getting to know your vision, travel style, and budget before recommending anything.
We Build Your Trip
Tell us your destination, your style, your budget. We build a custom itinerary around your vision — not a templated package shoehorned to fit.
We Handle Everything
Flights, accommodation, transfers, operators, timing, packing tips. We’ve done the research so you don’t have to — and we’ve already made the mistakes.
You Just Show Up
Arrive with nothing left to plan. Derrek and Kayla are reachable throughout your trip for anything that comes up. You focus on the experience.
Adventures already delivered.
🏔️ McCall Winter Wonderland Retreat
Our inaugural couples retreat. Three nights in a mountain lodge, skiing, snowmobiling, Blue Moon Yurt candlelit dinner, and Burgdorf Hot Springs. Every detail planned and executed without a single hiccup — exactly the standard we hold every trip to.
“This retreat changed our relationship. We reconnected in ways we didn’t think were possible anymore. Thank you, Derrek & Kayla.” — Sarah & Mike, Founding Couple
Interested in our next retreat? Call (208) 614-0590 — we’re planning future dates now.
Travel smarter with insiders in your corner.
Tropical Beach Travelers is our free Facebook community — the best first step before committing to any trip. Real trip reports, hidden gems, honest operator reviews, and a group of people who’ve actually been there.
- Weekly insider tips and destination guides across all our destinations
- First access to new packages and departure dates before they’re public
- Real trip reports and candid photos from couples and families who’ve gone
- Direct access to Derrek & Kayla — ask anything, anytime
Ready to stop planning and start going?
One call with Derrek or Kayla and you’ll know exactly what your trip looks like, what it costs, and how soon you can be there. We research everything before we talk — so your first call is already your best call.
📞 (208) 614-0590Call or text · We pick up Not ready to call? Join our free community first — no pressure, just good travel intel.