Established in 1996, Great Expeditions is a full service, wholesale travel agency which customizes vacation itineraries for individuals, groups and families looking for experiences that will create memories to last a lifetime: Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro; bird watching in Australia; scuba diving the reefs of the world; horse riding in the Okavango Delta; honeymooning at a private island resort set on a beautiful stretch of white sandy beach...

Not only does Great Expeditions offer professional travel services (the company is bonded, insured and ARC / IATA approved for on site airline ticketing), but the company's focus reflects our client profile for wanting exceptional travel experiences.

For a truly exceptional vacation, then plan it with a truly exceptional travel company !

Marjanna Helwig - Owner

Marjanna has been in the travel industry for nearly twenty years, beginning in the dive industry and with a focus on the countries of Australia and New Zealand. She has evolved her company to reflect her own style of travel combined with the flexibility and open-mindedness required to offer customized adventures. More...

Darcie Carr - Marketing and Product Development

Since 2006, Darcie has been evolving her responsibilities with Great Expeditions as she continues managing the website, marketing, and product development. She is dive certified and loves traveling the world to experience new adventures. More...

Shelley Smagac - Special Interest Product Development

As an equestrian and lover of travel, Shelley has a natural fit with Great Expeditions. She started her lifelong association with horses at a young age, and has always incorporated horses in her life and now events on her Thoroughbred mare, Melody. More...

Adrian Helwig - Fishing Guru

This Wisconsin farm boy has been a fisherman his entire life. He has dedicated trips around the world to the art of flyfishing and has excellent advise to those interested in creating a customized vacation around their passion for the sport.

Jackson Helwig - Family Vacation Specialist

Jackson Helwig is our expert for all of the kid-friendly vacations. When it comes to the demands of finding the best resort pool, riding in an outrigger canoe, participating in a Black Magic cultural experience, hiking to the top of Mt Yasur, or testing the "pikinini" menu for the tastiest foods suited for his five year old palette, no challenge is too great.

Rico and Gusti - Office Mascots

Rico (left) is a working dog who inspires us to be as excited about our jobs as he is about his.
Gusti (right) is the Angel Dog who never does anything wrong and inspires us to be as great as he believes we are every day.