About Samantha

From an early age, Samantha has loved to travel. She speaks five languages and has lived in five different countries. With her passion for seeing the world and building community, Samantha has found her happy place with Samantha Trips, bringing people and adventure together!

Samantha is now a seasoned guide and travel organizer who has developed and guided experiences for adults and high schoolers all over the world. Based in Newton, Massachusetts, Samantha has a dedicated fan base due to her meticulous trip planning, knowledgeable guiding, and boundless enthusiasm. Samantha holds a Linguistics degree from Dartmouth College, and in her spare time, she indulges her love for the outdoors by volunteering as a 4-season hiking leader for the Appalachian Mountain Club and  leading day hikes and outdoor-themed weekends.

About Samantha Trips

Samantha Trips grew out of Samantha’s desire to bring people together and craft travel adventures with personal attention, thoughtful service, and a rich community experience. Founded in June 2022, Samantha Trips have been hotly in demand and expanded rapidly! After several successful ventures to Iceland and Scotland, Samantha Trips is proudly offering adventures to Scandinavia, Iceland, and Portugal in 2024.

The Samantha Trips Approach

Tailored, quality small-group tours with personal attention and great company!

Let Samantha look after every detail so you can make the most of your experience!

  • Tailored Experience

    Samantha’s #1 goal is an unforgettably wonderful experience for all travelers. She will go out of her way to customize your trip so that you have the best time possible.

  • Quality Itineraries

    Samantha scouts and thoroughly researches each destination ahead of time, so every itinerary is hand-selected for quality, variety, novelty, cohesion, and most of all, a balance between adventure and relaxation!

  • Personal Attention

    Samantha travels with every group, answers every question, and offers pre-trip seminars with extensive one-on-one service. She is known for her thorough and compassionate attention to each traveler’s needs.

  • Heartwarming Community

    Everyone’s life is enriched by a strong, local community, and travel is a fantastic way to make connections! Samantha Trips are designed to deepen old friendships and forge new bonds. Many Samantha Travelers come back again and again for the community experience with new friends and old.

  • Top-Notch Educational Experience

    Samantha is a lifelong learner and knows that most travelers are too. From pre-trip seminars taught by Samantha to expert local guides and hand-selected activities, each Samantha Trip offers below-the-surface insights far beyond your usual group tour.

  • Rave Reviews

    Samantha Trips is a young company, yet many travelers have completed their third or even fourth Samantha Trip. Once you experience the Samantha Trip difference, you too will come back again and again. Check out the testimonials page for more details.

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