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Crooked Compass

Crooked Compass

Headquarters in Gosford NSW , Australia

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Number of tours
92
Age Range
18-99
Number of reviews
5
Rating
4.0/5
Response rate
100%
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within 3 days

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  • Mount Hagen Festival & West New Britain reviewer 1
    Written on August 30th, 2024
    I cannot recommend any tours to PNG by Crooked Compass. They outsource their tours to a local provider who fails to deliver on many of the services claimed. T…
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  • DZ

    Abandoned Taiwan

    5.0Excellent
    Written on April 13th, 2024
    excellent, highly recommendable, versatile, not the general kind of tourism one receives mostly everywhere with large groups of boring people. This was not ever…
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  • TB
    Written on October 25th, 2023
    Excellent. Mostly addressed my interests, was very well managed.
  • RL
    Written on July 20th, 2023
    The guides in Rabaul were utterly kind and helpful, a bit late but I reckon that's due to their local culture. Also, I would have appreciated some help from the…
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    Crooked Compass commented on this review
    Thank you so much Rodrigo for sharing your experience. Yes, PNG certainly operates on island time so we appreciate you being flexible! It really it a destination offering something unlike anywhere else on the planet. Thank you for sharing your experience and for choosing to travel with Crooked Compass! We look forward to welcoming you on another journey with us again soon!
  • EJ

    Naadam Festival

    5.0Excellent
    Written on July 18th, 2023
    Great tour guide, driver and itinerary.

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About Crooked Compass

Crooked Compass is a boutique travel company that specializes in immersive and transformative journeys. They offer off-beat destinations and experiences that inspire and challenge sophisticated and curious travelers. With a maximum of twelve travelers per tour, Crooked Compass provides intimate experiences ranging from active adventures to cultural immersion and conservation expeditions. 
 
Founded nine years ago, Crooked Compass aims to stimulate deeper travel experiences for those seeking something more meaningful. They curate exclusive journeys to destinations such as nomadic Mongolia, West Africa, Guyana, and remote micronations like Nauru. Their tours cater to travelers of all physical capabilities and are thoughtfully crafted to offer a personal connection with the culture and traditions of the places visited. 
 
Crooked Compass values authentic cultural exchanges and employs locals in their destinations, striving to integrate sensitively with communities. They emphasize the importance of protecting the authenticity of local cultures while enriching the experience for their travelers. With a focus on showcasing the richness of each locality, Crooked Compass combines exquisite aesthetics and creative ingenuity to offer a unique perspective. 
 
For those who prefer a more customized experience, Crooked Compass offers Tours By Design, allowing travelers to create their own bespoke journey at their own pace without a "manufactured experience." 
 
If you're seeking to explore beyond the typical tourist trails, immerse yourself in local cultures, and step out of your comfort zone, Crooked Compass is ready to help you travel deeper and embark on a transformative journey.
 

Highlights

Authentic and off the beaten track destinations
Focus on emerging destinations
Authentic cultural exchange with the locals
Unique experiential travel

Crooked Compass USP's

Cultural Integration - Crooked Compass strategically and sensitively integrates the local community, aligning itself with the values of the inhabitants and protecting the authenticity of their culture, while enriching the experience of our travellers.
 
Emotional Connection - Crooked Compass offers outstanding examples of high-end design that contribute to the emotional experience of the traveller, using exquisite aesthetics and creative ingenuity to offer a new perspective and showcase the richness of its locality.
 
Thoughtfully crafted tours - Crooked Compass offers an exclusive range of small group tours (min 2, max 12 travellers). For those travellers seeking more flexibility and personalisation, Tours By Design, our bespoke hand-crafted journeys are mindfully designed for you.
 

Why Crooked Compass

1. Our small group tours are min 2 max 12 pax
2. All tours are guaranteed departures with 2 pax
3. We focus on the lesser known side of common destinations as well as emerging destinations
4. We also offer FIT for 4 and 5-star clients
5. Hotels we use are boutique properties (4.5-5 star where infrastructure allows)
6. We focus on delivering a deeper cultural experience and truly immersing our clients in the local culture
7. Many of our experiences in our touring program are not on offer by any other operator
8. Crooked Compass travellers are those who are well travelled, been there, done that and looking for something more
meaningful and rewarding - they are seeking the what’s new and what’s next!
9. 55-75 is our core age group and for those curious of mind and young at heart
 

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