Pioneer Expeditions

Pioneer Expeditions Off the beaten track and adventure travel specialists. We have a passion for bringing the very best travel experiences from around the world.
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We don't just scratch the surface; we go deeper to offer an understanding of the local people, inspiring journeys and exhilarating landscapes really off the beaten track. Not only do we offer scheduled group trips but also private tailormade trips to ensure your getaway is perfectly suited to you.

Some moments simply can't be planned...One of the greatest joys of adventure travel is that the most unforgettable memor...
14/09/2026

Some moments simply can't be planned...

One of the greatest joys of adventure travel is that the most unforgettable memories are often the ones you never expect.

For Rosemary & John, their Guatemala journey delivered exactly that. An impromptu waterfall descent, followed by an extraordinary encounter with a jaguar swimming across the river just metres away. A sight so rare that even their guide, who had spent 13 years in the region, had never witnessed it before.

These are the moments that stay with you forever.

At Pioneer Expeditions, we believe the best journeys aren't measured by the places you visit, but by the stories you bring home.

Where will your next extraordinary adventure take you?

🌎 Guatemala
✨ Do Something Extraordinary

11/09/2026

UGANDA | Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking

There are wildlife encounters… and then there are moments you’ll never forget.

Trek through the forests of Bwindi in search of mountain gorillas, track chimpanzees in Kibale, and discover a country of extraordinary wildlife, spectacular landscapes and unforgettable experiences.

🦍 Mountain gorillas
🐒 Chimpanzees
🦒 Incredible wildlife
🌊 The Nile & Murchison Falls
🦜 Exceptional birdlife

It’s easy to see why Uganda is known as the Pearl of Africa.
Ready to discover it for yourself?

✨ Do Something Extraordinary.

Uganda Wildlife AuthorityExplore Uganda

09/09/2026

What if your next adventure took you somewhere truly extraordinary? 🌿

Deep in the ancient rainforests of Borneo, surrounded by one of the richest ecosystems on Earth, lies Borneo Rainforest Lodge.

Wake to the sounds of the jungle. Walk beneath towering rainforest canopies. Watch for orangutans in the wild. And experience the extraordinary feeling of being completely immersed in nature.

This isn’t simply somewhere to stay.
It’s somewhere you’ll never forget.

Ready to go deeper into the wild?

Let Pioneer Expeditions create your Borneo adventure.

Do Something Extraordinary.

28/08/2026

🐆 **Would you come to Brazil for this?**

Journey deep into one of the world's greatest wildlife destinations on our **Pantanal Jaguar & Atlantic Rainforest** adventure.

Search for jaguars in the wilds of the Pantanal, encounter extraordinary wildlife, experience the sheer power of Iguaçu Falls and take in the iconic sights of Rio.

Then swap wetlands and wildlife for the lush Atlantic Rainforest, historic Paraty and Brazil's beautiful tropical shores.

🇧🇷 **15 days of wildlife, adventure and unforgettable Brazil.**

🐆 Dedicated Jaguar Day in the Pantanal
💦 Experience Iguaçu Falls from both Brazil and Argentina
🌿 Explore the Atlantic Rainforest
🏖️ Discover Paraty and Ilha Grande
🏙️ Experience Rio de Janeiro

Ready for your Brazil adventure?

👉 Discover the full itinerary via the link in our bio.

26/08/2026
Go deeper. Go wilder. 🌿Deep in Brazil’s Pantanal, the wild isn’t something you simply observe, it’s something you become...
26/08/2026

Go deeper. Go wilder. 🌿

Deep in Brazil’s Pantanal, the wild isn’t something you simply observe, it’s something you become part of.

Stay immersed in one of South America’s great wildlife sanctuaries, where days can bring encounters with jaguars, giant anteaters, capybaras and howler monkeys, and adventures take you out on horseback, by canoe and on foot.

At Araras Pantanal Eco Lodge, the experience goes hand in hand with protecting this extraordinary place, with sustainable tourism at the heart of the lodge since 1991.

This is Brazil beyond the ordinary.

Wildlife. Adventure. Conservation. And a landscape you won’t forget.

Ready to go deeper into the Pantanal?
Do Something Extraordinary with Pioneer Expeditions.

BRAZIL TOURISM

🌿 There’s no better recommendation than a traveller coming back for their third Pioneer adventure.Katherine travelled wi...
24/08/2026

🌿 There’s no better recommendation than a traveller coming back for their third Pioneer adventure.

Katherine travelled with us on a tailor-made journey through Brazil, taking in the incredible Pantanal, with multiple internal flights, transfers and experiences along the way.

Her verdict? “A fabulous trip from beginning to end.”

Creating extraordinary adventures is one thing. Having travellers trust us to create their next one, and their next means even more. 💛

Thinking about Brazil?

Or have somewhere completely different in mind?

Our team can help create an adventure around you.

🌿 What if your hotel was in the middle of one of the world’s oldest rainforests?Welcome to Borneo Rainforest Lodge, deep...
19/08/2026

🌿 What if your hotel was in the middle of one of the world’s oldest rainforests?

Welcome to Borneo Rainforest Lodge, deep within Sabah’s extraordinary Danum Valley. 🦧

Days here are made for exploring, rainforest treks, canopy walks, wildlife encounters and adventures after dark, before returning to a lodge surrounded by the sights and sounds of the forest.

This is more than somewhere to sleep.
It’s a chance to stay right inside the adventure. 🌿

Would this be on your Borneo wish list? 👇

📩 DM us to discover more.

Today is International Orangutan Day 🦧🌿Few wildlife encounters are quite as extraordinary as seeing an orangutan in its ...
19/08/2026

Today is International Orangutan Day 🦧🌿

Few wildlife encounters are quite as extraordinary as seeing an orangutan in its natural habitat.

Deep in the rainforests of Borneo, these remarkable primates share their home with an incredible diversity of wildlife, and experiencing that world first-hand is something you don't easily forget.

Today is a chance to celebrate orangutans, the extraordinary forests they call home, and why protecting their habitat matters.

Wild. Remarkable. Worth protecting.

Discover Borneo with Pioneer Expeditions.

Orangutan Foundation

🌿 Deep in the heart of Borneo, something extraordinary awaits…Imagine waking to the sounds of one of the world’s oldest ...
19/08/2026

🌿 Deep in the heart of Borneo, something extraordinary awaits…

Imagine waking to the sounds of one of the world’s oldest rainforests, stepping outside to a landscape alive with wildlife, and spending your days exploring beneath an ancient forest canopy.

Set within Sabah’s spectacular Danum Valley Conservation Area, Borneo Rainforest Lodge offers the chance to experience this remarkable wilderness from right inside it.

🦧 Search for orangutans and other incredible wildlife
🌿 Trek through ancient rainforest
🌉 Explore the canopy high above the forest floor
🌙 Discover a completely different world after dark
🏡 Then return to a beautiful lodge immersed in nature

This isn’t simply somewhere to stay. It’s part of the adventure.

Could you see yourself waking up here?

Rainforest Lodge, Danum Valley

Address

Stable Cottage, Chydyok Road, Chaldon Herring
Dorchester
DT28DN

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+441202798922

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