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Before Sunrise is more than a trip-planning company.

Yes, we plan and run customized trips and retreats to locations we know well, but successful trips are like well-refined ecosystems: accommodations, activities, logistics, food, reservations, and other minute details are all like seeds, and we know how to plant and manage them well.

For 18 years, we’ve excelled at this process, and over all this time we’ve done a lot of research and connected with an abundance of kind humans who share our values.

As a collective, we ensure that – with all our years of experience – we can design and execute a trip that flows and that meets your vision.

We do the planning so you don’t have to.

Sit back and relax. We customize private and group trips as well as one of kind retreats to the most beautiful locations around the world. We’re confident that our knowledge and expertise will create magical experiences: our purpose is to bring your dream vacation to life.

We Stick to What We Know

We curate and maintain a very deep pool of travel expertise at Before Sunrise, but we can’t know everything. Our golden rule is transparency.  If we don’t think something can be done to our standards, we won’t take on the project – and we’ll always be vocal about realistic expectations: your trust is of the utmost importance to us.

Custom trips require very detailed planning in order to make sure there is no room for error.  We love curating high-quality trips and we’re dedicated to making sure each client’s needs and desires are met.  We guarantee that each client is taken care of every step of the way.

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Where We Go

Costa Rica, Panama, Nepal, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, India, Peru, Ecuador, Tanzania, Kenya, Cameroon, South Africa, California, Hawaii, Dubai, Japan, Panama, Scandinavia and so much more.

Small Groups

Before Sunrise group trips are small and intimate, crafted with a profound purpose. We move beyond the typical bucket-list mentality, focusing instead on meaningful and transformative experiences. Our journeys are designed to deepen your understanding of the destinations, the people you meet, and the unique stories they share. We eagerly anticipate revealing the hidden gems in every city and town we explore. After traveling with us, you’ll feel inspired to embrace a more conscious approach to your future travels.

Custom Trips

Custom trips are an investment, akin to comparing fast food with dining at a 5-star Michelin restaurant. Every aspect of our journeys is meticulously tailored, reflecting the extensive time and effort we dedicate to creating unique experiences. We’re passionate about this process, working diligently from the initial planning stages until you return home. If you’re exploring our website, it likely means you’re seeking a high-quality travel experience, and we’re here to deliver just that.

Meet our Family

Down to earth, friendly, seasoned travelers with knowledge and insight like no other.

  • Daniel "Ocean" Rinzler

    Nosara, Costa Rica

    Founder

  • Jeff Richmond

    Toronto, Canada

    CEO

  • Avi Nimmer

    Topanga, CA

    Staff Manager

  • Laura Tasca

    Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Operations Manager

  • Eden Silverberg

    Los Angeles, CA

    Retreats

  • Eva Sanz

    Brussels, Belgium

    Trip Coordinator

  • Binod Sapkota

    Kathmandu, Nepal

    Partner in Everest Basecamp Travel, Director

  • Tara Williamson

    Toronto, Canada

    Trip Coordinator

  • Nicolas Mendes

    La Rocha, Uruguay

    Concierge, Trip Leader, Bike Guide

  • Jennie

    Mastatal, Costa Rica

    Concierge, Trip Leader

  • Marcos

    Mastatal, Costa Rica

    Concierge, Trip Leader

  • Andrea Diaz

    Tamarindo, Costa Rica

    Surf Camps, Costa Rica

  • Callum

    Costa Rica

    World Wide Guide

  • Alfie

    UK

    World Wide Guide

  • Chris

    Oaxaca Mexico

    Food Expert Guide

Testimonials

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  • Well I’ve had over a week to recover! It was an amazing time! Every concern I had was thrown out the window once we met Derek, Nick and Stella! They did such a great job doing many of the things that on previous destinations fell into my responsibility.
    Brian
  • We arrived home yesterday, on time, energized, but sad it is all over. Sam’s world awareness and active concern as well as his ability to bond with both students and leaders made our trip not just another adventure but a real journey through personal and group challenges and places.We will all have many great memories from this trip. Aside from swimming and snorkelling with sea lions, sea turtles, manta rays and Galápagos sharks, the huge spiders, the surfing lessons, the hot sun and sunburns, the night hikes for research, the biking, the amazing food, etc., etc., one memory that stands out will be the trip coordination by Evolve Tours.
    Terry
  • We will certainly be in touch when we have another trip planned. Thank you for the excellent service and turnaround. We always enjoy working with you.
    Julie
  • THE TOUR STAFF WERE AWESOME! From the time they got on the bus, to the time they left us – AWESOME. Everything ran smoothly…everything was very organized, and they had great, kid-friendly restaurants!
    Carolynne
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