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Your dream vacation

Customized by specialists who know what the guidebooks don't

Get matched to top travel specialists

Anyone can dream a great vacation. But it can be hard work to make it happen — and to find a travel agent who truly specializes in your trip. At Zicasso, we carefully select the world's best boutique tour companies to find the perfect travel specialists for you.

Connect with the most knowledgeable travel specialists for your vacation.

Go beyond your imagination with unique experiences recommended by experts.

Experience the wonder of an exceptional itinerary crafted just for you.

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    "Acts as free matchmaking service for vacationers in search of travel agents"

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    "Request bids from travel companies for tours in 110 countries . . ."

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Extraordinary experiences, designed
just for you

Extraordinary
experiences,

designed
just for
you

Why Zicasso?

At Zicasso, your passion is what drives us. Whether you want to hunt for rare truffles in Tuscany, play with baby elephants at an African wildlife orphanage, or learn aboriginal art from a Maori chief in New Zealand — we know just the people to arrange it. Our award-winning website is designed to help discerning, time-pressed travelers plan the most complex itineraries, down to the tiniest detail.

  • Personalized matching

    provides up to 3 leading travel specialists who are the best fit for your trip.
  • Rigorous assessments

    ensure you deal only with the top 10% of travel specialists.
  • Unmatched destination expertise

    enables these specialists to design truly remarkable travel experiences.
  • 24/7 support from our partners

    gives you complete peace of mind for the duration of your vacation.

World's best travel agents, all personally vetted by us

World's best travel agents, all personally vetted by us

The people who know best

There’s no easy way to say it: unless you are traveling with one of our specialists, you simply won’t get the depth of experience — the wisest guides, the closest wilderness encounters, the real people and events — that spell the difference between a regular package tour and a sublime, once-in-a-lifetime vacation. But don’t take our word for it. Listen to our travelers.

"We will definitely use Zicasso again! If word of mouth could be captured, I can tell you that I’ve told everyone I know about how wonderful Zicasso is and how great my experience was." Vivian V.

"Zicasso is a really good service. I have already told many people about it. Our Spain tour agency did an absolutely tremendous job. I have dealt with many travel companies, and they were--hands down--the best." Ken S.

"The attention to finding a perfect African safari for a diverse group of ages and interests was fantastic! From the specific activities to the hotels--even down to the personality of the guides, we felt this trip was created especially for us." Karen L. See all travel reviews

Find travel perfection, with the wisdom
of experts

Find travel perfection, with the wisdom of experts

4 steps to the perfect trip

Your Zicasso trip planning begins the minute you submit our private trip request form. Using sophisticated technology and in-depth human know-how, we personally identify 2-3 travel companies that are the most knowledgeable and qualified to craft your specific vacation. They then compete to concoct the perfect vacation recipe — with a few little sweeteners thrown in!

  • You tell us the destinations, dates and preferred ingredients of your dream trip.
  • We match you with 2-3 top travel specialists and link them (and only them) to your private information at Zicasso.
  • They compete for your business, offering expert advice and developing detailed proposals.
  • You purchase the ideal itinerary after it’s refined to perfection with you.

Only the best specialists

Zicasso is naturally head of the class when it comes to luxury travel planning, because we do more homework than anyone else. Each of our specialist partners undergoes rigorous screening before they can join our network. They get extra coaching to keep their services at world-leading levels. And they must show, on every trip, that our guests give them top grades for their hard work and creativity.

  • Detailed assessments

    confirm each agent has exceptional destination knowledge and insider connections.
  • Travelers’ reviews

    ensure that each travel specialist meets world-class standards, and a minimum 4.25 out of 5 star rating.
  • Coaching and mentoring

    inspire our partners to develop outstanding custom packages and best-practice client services.