What sets us apart?
Travel by Interest
Our trips are built around passions - sports, music, culture, adventure - so you share experiences with people who already see the world the way you do.
Authentic and balanced itineraries
We combine the big highlights with quieter, local moments that reveal the real character of a place - avoiding the “tick-the-box” kind of travel.
Travel that does good
Every trip is designed to leave a positive impact: we offset more than 100% of emissions, support local communities, and keep our journeys thoughtful and sustainable.
THE CONCEPT
A lot of us who love to travel know the feeling - that sinking disappointment when the place we’ve dreamt of is crowded with tourists. “We’re not like the rest,” we tell ourselves. “We’re travellers, not tourists.”
Not sure if you’ve seen the Netflix film A Tourist’s Guide to Love - the movie itself may be forgettable, but there’s a line many of us resonate with. When Sinh urges Amanda to “put that guidebook away!” he explains: “A tourist wants to escape life. A traveller wants to experience it.”
Now put that against The Beach, the movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio. It shows how backpackers and so-called “travellers” often chase authenticity but still fall back into the same routines as any tourist.
And that’s why at Jetlagd, we don’t pretend we can turn you into travellers. That’s a journey you’ll take on your own - with your friends, family, or even your dog. What we do offer is a different point of view on tourism: one that connects you with people who share your passions and values, one that lets you see the real culture of a place, and one that does so sustainably.
Milestones in travel are important - but they can’t be everything. Beyond checklists, it’s about passions, people, and shared moments. We believe bonds form more naturally when you already share an interest. Whether it’s standing together in an F1 grandstand, hiking a new trail, or celebrating your favourite artist at Glastonbury, our journeys are designed to feel real, connected, and unforgettable.
Tourism is responsible for 8%
of the world's carbon emissions.
The last thing we'd want is to contribute to these emissions. And therefore, we’ve made a simple promise: every journey you take with us will do more good than harm.
We calculate your footprint
A key consideration for us when we are planning each trip is calculating the likely carbon footprint each person is going to generate. We calculate this using a globally recognised carbon footprint calculator, taking into consideration everything - from flights to stays to ground transport - so we know the real impact.
We reduce where we can
We find the right group size, use efficient routes, and choose local partners and stays that take sustainability seriously, so the footprint is lighter from the start. Moreover, where possible we avoid taking flights, and opt for trains and buses, which not just helps us reduce our footprint, but also helps you become a 'traveller' in the truest sense.
More than just offsetting
Whatever impact remains, we don’t just balance it out - we go beyond. We offset at least 125% of every traveller’s footprint through certified projects, partnering with organisations like Grow Billion Trees to support large-scale reforestation and other climate-positive initiatives.
We give back locally
Beyond offsets, every Jetlagd trip also gives back directly to the communities we visit - by supporting local businesses, partnering with cultural initiatives, and contributing to environmental projects that help protect the places we travel through.
We don't just claim - we share proof
After your journey, we share a simple report showing the footprint, what we offset, and the projects supported - so you know that you didn't just make memories of a lifetime, but in parallel contributed to a better world.
