Ocular Travels

SPIRITUAL JOURNEYS

Small-Group Journeys to Sacred Places

Small-Group Journeys
to Sacred Places

Nepal's temples and trails with a small group, plus Saturday wine days from San Francisco.

Small groups of 6–12Licensed local guidesCalifornia Seller of Travel

Human Heritage Sites

Spiritual Retreats

Ashram Yoga Vacations

Feb 15–28 & Mar 1–14, 2027

Nepal · Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lumbini

The Spirit of the Himalayas

Temples and prayer wheels in Kathmandu, a trek above Pokhara, and the birthplace of the Buddha. Choose 6, 10 or 14 days.

From $1,095per traveler

6 · 10 · 14days

$300deposit

Early-bird offer until Dec 1See the Nepal journey →

Every Saturday

Day trip from San Francisco

Beyond Napa: Dancing Crow Vineyards

Ride north to Hopland in Mendocino wine country for a guided tasting with finger food and time under a 150-year-old olive tree. Back in the city for dinner.

$229per guest

10:30–6:30from City Hall

2–12guests

Private cars availableSee the wine day →

Nov–Dec 2027

Coming next

India: Self-Discovery Through Astrology

Delhi, Varanasi, Khajuraho, Orchha, Agra and Trivandrum, in 6, 10 or 15 days. Dates and prices open soon.

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Next Journey

Travel Destinations to Enlighten Your Spirit

Our journeys go where spirituality is still part of daily life: the temples and prayer wheels of Kathmandu, Lumbini where the Buddha was born, the ghats of Varanasi, the quiet streets of Orchha and the ancient city of Ephesus. We choose each place for its sacred sites, its history and the people who keep its traditions alive.

Next journey

Places where the sacred is still alive

We go where spirituality is part of daily life: Kathmandu's prayer wheels, Lumbini where the Buddha was born, the ghats of Varanasi and the ancient city of Ephesus.

Explore all 19 destinations →

Nepal 01 KathmanduTemples, stupas and prayer wheels in the old royal cityDiscover →

Nepal 02 LumbiniWhere the Buddha was bornDiscover →

India 03 VaranasiGanga Aarti on the sacred riverDiscover →

Nepal 04 PokharaPhewa Lake and the AnnapurnasDiscover →

India 05 OrchhaA quiet temple town on the BetwaDiscover →

Türkiye 06 EphesusMarble streets of an ancient cityDiscover →

Türkiye 07 Göbekli TepeThe oldest known temple on earthDiscover →

Roaming Tales

Travel Blog

Stories and practical tips from our journeys: the rituals, food, sacred sites and people we meet along the way, to help you plan a meaningful trip of your own.