Investment Tiers & Planning Fees

How do we structure your experience?

The studio designs custom safaris, small-ship cruises, expedition voyages, and private rail or land journeys around the world. Every recommendation is guided solely by what best serves your travel vision. Our fees reflect the 30 years of global perspective, vetted intelligence, and the precision required to deliver a seamless journey.

 A beautiful Art Deco luxury hotel lobby, representing the elegant design structure of our focused journey tier.

TIER 1 | THE FOCUSED JOURNEY - Starting at $500

Curation & Sourcing: A purposeful entry point for the traveler who has a defined destination but seeks professional alignment at the property level. We provide expert research and secure reservations for up to three luxury properties or a single luxury cruise.
● Detailed Search: Custom property selection and reservation management.● The Privilege Edge: Seamless integration of VIP amenities and preferred partner benefits.● Targeted Advisory: Expert guidance to ensure your selections align with the intentionality of your journey.
Note: This is a streamlined sourcing service focused on property-level excellence rather than a structured itinerary.

A Mediterranean alleyway opening to a beach and ocean view, illustrating the architectural depth of our  Considered Journey.

Tier 2 | The Considered Journey - Starting at $1,200

The Architectural Roadmap: A comprehensive service that builds the blueprint for your entire experience. We design the "full stack", the essential architecture of your journey-integrating logistics, movement, and atmosphere.
● The Blueprint: A collaborative design process dedicated to the development of your personal Travel Portfolio.● On-Ground Execution: Direct reservation management for all luxury properties, principle tours, and private ground transfers.● Logistics & Flow: Strategic coordination of multi-stop transitions. We research and reserve primary ground transport while providing Curated Intelligence and verified links for independent transit needs.● Immersive Intel: Expert curation of dining narratives, museum access, and leisure activities, supported by Vetted Resource Links for seamless client finalization.

 A luxury dinner  table setting with shinning glassware, representing the comprehensive care of our top-tier Signature Journey.

Tier 3 | The Signature Journey - Starting at $1,800

The Complete Collection: Our most immersive service level, encompassing the highest degree of logistical complexity and personalized support. This is designed for multi-destination or high-touch journeys where every detail requires synchronization.
● Global Command: Everything in Tier 2, plus coordination of private transfers and complex logistics, and all-encompassing reservations.● Airfare Advisory: Expert consultation on routing and flight selection to ensure your air travel aligns perfectly with your land or sea arrangements. ● Escalated Advocacy : Priority access to our global network of vetted specialists and DMCs. We monitor your journey from the moment you depart, acting as your primary advocate to ensure a fluid transition between every chapter of your travels.

Service Details

 The Scope: Base rates reflect a journey of up to 10 days for 4 travelers. Final professional investment is tailored to the complexity, duration, and logistical density of your specific project. Scope changes may incur fees.
Professional Advocacy: Mardensa Journeys acts as your primary liaison. For certain complex international itineraries, we amplify our oversight via a proven network of Destination Management Companies to provide 24-hour, on-ground responsiveness. 
Investment: Professional design fees for private Mardensa Journeys clients are non-refundable and separate from the costs of travel components. 
Impact Exchange Program: For corporate retreats and employee rewards programs booked by Oregon - based companies, 100% of travel design fees are contributed directly by clients to a designated nonprofit . 

The Design FrameworkOur Collaborative Process

  • 1

    Discovery

    A high-level briefing to align on style and priorities before we begin the technical build.

  • 2

    Intelligence

    We leverage our global network to design a framework based on local intel, not trends.

  • 3

    Calibration

    We review the logic of the route together, tweaking details until the plan is perfect.

  • 4

    Execution

    Every reservation is secured and every transition is cross-referenced for logistical precision.

  • 5

    Stewardship

    You receive your final roadmap and enjoy active advocacy to ensure you stay present while we manage the friction.