Private Expeditions
Your dates, your group and your pace, with the founder as your guide.
Between the rocks, Ladakh. Photograph: Karanjit Singh.
An expedition entirely your own
A private expedition follows the same principles as the Warden's Expedition: the founder as your leader, a deputy naturalist, two teams of Ladakhi spotters, heated lodges and the Snow Leopard Promise. What changes is that every day is shaped around you.
- Couples and families who want the experience entirely to themselves.
- Photographers who need time, patience and freedom to wait for the light.
- Friends travelling together, up to eight in one group.
- Foundations, boards and institutions who want to understand snow leopard conservation from the inside.
Three steps to your expedition
- 1
A conversation first
A video call with the founder to understand what you hope to see and how you like to travel.
- 2
Your plan
Within a week, a written itinerary with dates, valleys, accommodation and price.
- 3
Your expedition
Everything arranged from Delhi and back, including permits, flights to Leh and acclimatisation.
Choose your focus
More time in the field
Extra field days beyond our standard six, for the best chance of behaviour and light.
Photography
Positions chosen for light and background, and patience for the image you want.
Two landscapes
Snow leopard valleys plus the Changthang plateau: Pallas's cat, Tibetan wolf, kiang.
Culture and conservation
Monastery visits, time with village conservation committees, an evening with researchers.
Tiger extension
Continue to a central Indian tiger reserve after Ladakh.
From US$28,000 for two
Private expeditions start from US$28,000 for two guests for 12 days (Founding Season 2027–28), with US$8,000 for each additional guest, up to eight. Longer or combined journeys are priced individually. INR pricing is available for Indian guests.
The price includes everything in the Warden's Expedition, plus the exclusive use of the founder, naturalist, spotters and vehicles for your group.
Private expeditions run from November to April, subject to the founder's availability. The best months are often booked a year ahead.
Start with a conversation
Tell us who is travelling, when, and what matters most to you. We will arrange a call with the founder.