What Vagabond Experiences does

Vagabond Experiences, operated by Gammie Tales LLP, is a Mumbai-based experiential travel company founded in 2014 that curates and operates small-group travel experiences across India and selectively internationally. Its product portfolio is organized around three consumer pillars — Into The Wild (treks and hikes), Back-Pack-Go! (multi-day backpacking trips such as Ladakh, Kashmir, Kerala, and Vietnam), and Better Together (in-city workshops, game nights, and creative sessions) — plus the Unplugged sub-brand targeting corporate clients for team-building and off-sites. The signature Fields of Sound™ concept combines music and travel and was the company's foundational offering. Pricing ranges from approximately ₹1,050 for short workshops to ₹72,500 for the 9-day Vietnam trip, with earlybird and Vagafam loyalty discounts, plus a Rs.15,000 advance blocking amount.

The business runs on a direct-to-consumer, event-driven model with no proprietary technology platform; bookings are taken via the website, WhatsApp, email, and phone, and customer acquisition is driven primarily by Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, and word-of-mouth referrals. Experience Managers (EMs) — first-aid certified and required to have previously traveled with Vagabond — lead groups capped at 15 travelers. Internationally, the company leverages a network of 1,700+ tour operators across 125+ countries to source ground operations rather than owning foreign infrastructure. The company is privately held, bootstrapped, structured as an Indian Limited Liability Partnership, and operates with a 1–10 employee headcount from its Andheri East office in Mumbai.

Since inception, Vagabond claims to have led 5,800+ travelers across 16,284+ tours with 23,653+ reviews, and serves a named enterprise roster including Jio, WeWork, DHL, L&T, Deutsche, Ascend, Third Bridge, Purplle, and NMIMS through the Unplugged division. No external funding, M&A, or public financial disclosures have been recorded.

Name

Vagabond Experiences

Legal name

Gammie Tales LLP

Website

https://vagabondexperiences.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Vagabond Experiences is a Mumbai-based, bootstrapped experiential travel company that curates small-group treks, multi-day backpacking trips, in-city workshops, and corporate team-building experiences across India and selectively internationally. It serves individual travelers aged 18–45 and enterprise clients via its Unplugged division.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Experiential Travel Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152), Tour Operators (561520), Travel Agencies (561510)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Adventure & Expedition Travel Agencies (THAKAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Adventure & Expedition Experiences (Custom Hikes, Safaris, Backcountry) (THAJALAG), Adventure & Outdoor Local Operators (Trekking/Safari/Diving) (THAKAEAF), Group & Small-Group Custom Itinerary Planning (THAKAOAF), Cultural, Heritage & Arts Travel Agencies (THAKAFAK), Meetings & Group Travel Management (Corporate/MICE) (THALANAH)

Keywords

• Guided group travel
• Trekking experiences
• Backpacking trips
• Corporate team building
• Experiential travel services

Headquarters

HQ city

Andheri

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Experience Bookings: One-time transaction fees for curated travel experiences including treks, backpacking trips, and in-city events. Pricing varies by experience duration and type, ranging from ₹1,050 for short workshops to ₹72,500 for international trips. They offer early bird discounts and Vagafam loyalty discounts for repeat customers.
2. Corporate Events (Unplugged): Corporate team-building, off-sites, and employee engagement experiences sold directly to businesses. Private batch bookings available for corporate clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Vagabond Experiences curates and operates small-group guided travel experiences including multi-day treks, backpacking trips, in-city events, and workshops across India and select international destinations. The company organizes and delivers experiences such as nature treks, cultural workshops, stargazing camps, pottery and craft workshops, and multi-day backpacking itineraries. The Unplugged division delivers corporate team-building events, company off-sites, and employee engagement programs to enterprise clients. The company operates as Gammie Tales LLP, headquartered in Mumbai, India.

Product overview

Vagabond Experiences is an experiential travel company founded in 2014 that curates meaningful group experiences including treks, backpacking trips, workshops, and corporate events. The product portfolio consists of four main pillars: Into The Wild (treks and hiking experiences), Back-Pack-Go! (multi-day backpacking trips), Better Together (in-city workshops and events), and Unplugged (corporate team-building and off-sites). Additionally, they offer the signature Fields of Sound™ concept combining music and travel. The experiences range from single-day activities (₹1,050-₹3,900) to extended multi-day trips (₹10,100-₹72,500), covering destinations across India (Ladakh, Kashmir, Kerala, Goa, Maharashtra) and internationally (Vietnam).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Unplugged: A division of Vagabond Experiences dedicated to distancing employees from digital devices, specializing in corporate experiences, team building, and company off-sites

Products and services

• Into The Wild (Treks) Curated hiking and trekking experiences for nature lovers featuring summits, monsoon trails, night treks, and wilderness exploration across Maharashtra and beyond. Targets outdoor and nature enthusiasts.
• Back-Pack-Go! (Trips) Multi-day backpacking trips with accommodation and transport arranged, designed for slow-travel exploration of destinations such as Kashmir, Ladakh, Kerala, Goa, and Vietnam. Targets travelers seeking immersive, in-depth experiences.
• Better Together (Events) Short in-city experiences including workshops, game nights, quizzes, and creative sessions for individuals and groups seeking new activities and social connection.
• Unplugged (Corporate Experiences) Corporate-focused division specializing in employee engagement, team-building activities, company off-sites, in-office events, and outdoor adventures designed to distance employees from digital devices. Past clients include Jio, WeWork, DHL, L&T, Deutsche, and others.
• Ladakh | Our Prettiest Vagabond Trip 10-day curated slow-travel Ladakh experience with accommodation, transport, and meals included; available in July, August, and September from ₹37,500.
• Kashmir | Our Most Wholesome Trip 10-day Kashmir backpacking trip available as summer (₹44,000), winter special (₹38,500), and autumn with Lidderwat (8 days, ₹36,500) variants.
• Vietnam | The Road Less Taken 9-day international backpacking trip to Vietnam at ₹72,500 featuring off-the-beaten-path exploration.
• Claying Around | A Countryside Pottery Workshop Half-day countryside pottery workshop at Winding Road Studios in Titwala at ₹3,050, including breakfast, lunch, hand-building techniques, and a potter's wheel session.
• Mcleodganj | Our Favourite Vagabond Trip 9-day trip to McLeodganj at ₹21,500, typically offered in May.
• Parvati Valley | Our Most Explored Trip 8-day extended Parvati Valley backpacking experience at ₹25,500.
• Doggos Day Out | Karjat Meadow Hike Day hike to Karjat meadow at ₹2,500 welcoming pets.
• Camp Supernova | A Stargazing & Astronomy Night 2-day stargazing and astronomy camping experience at ₹2,800.
• Tidal Treasures | A Guided Marine Walk 3-hour guided marine walk experience at ₹1,250.
• Rapid Responder | An Emergency First Response Workshop 8-hour emergency first response training workshop for travelers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Led 5,800+ people on experiences since 2014
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• JiominorOthersCorporate client for employee engagement and team-building experiences through the Unplugged division.
• WeWorkminorOthersCorporate client for workspace community events and team-building activities.
• AscendminorOthersCorporate client for professional development and team engagement experiences.
• DHLminorOthersCorporate client for logistics team off-sites and employee engagement programs.
• DeutscheminorOthersCorporate client for banking sector team-building and experiences.
• L&T (Larsen & Toubro)minorOthersCorporate client for engineering team off-sites and group experiences.
• Third BridgeminorOthersCorporate client for research and consulting team experiences.
• PurplleminorOthersCorporate client for e-commerce team building and engagement.
• NMIMSminorOthersAcademic institution client for student groups and educational experiences.
• Local Guides and Service ProviderscoreOthersNetwork of experienced local guides, homestays, hotels, and transport providers across Ladakh and other destinations. Includes partnerships with properties like Sankar Residency (Leh), Hotel Duktuk (Turtuk), Namgyal Villa (Sumur), Alpine Cottage (Pangong), and Sonam Homestay (Hanle).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Indiahikes: Specialist Indian trekking operator focused on curated, safety-first Himalayan and Western Ghats treks with strong community content — comparable trek-led product mix and target audience of urban Indian trekkers.
• Adventures Overland: India-based experiential travel brand running road trips, treks, and overland journeys across India and internationally — overlaps directly on multi-day group expeditions and experiential positioning.
• Backpackers United: India-based community-driven platform for backpacker trips and group travel experiences — comparable product (multi-day group trips), audience (Indian solo travelers aged 20-35), and community-led GTM.
• Thrillophilia: India-based curated experiences and activities marketplace offering treks, tours, and adventure experiences across India and internationally — directly comparable in product type and target audience, with greater scale and tech-driven distribution.
• Trekkaro: Indian trekking-focused operator organizing group treks across Maharashtra, Himalayas, and beyond — directly comparable in trek curation, weekend hike cadence, and pricing tier.

Emerging players

• Wandering Earl: Founder-led experiential travel brand running group trips worldwide with a similar 'meaningful experiences' positioning — overlaps philosophically though based outside India.
• UnSolo (Solo Travel): India-focused platform curating group trips for solo travelers — overlapping target persona (solo Indian travelers seeking group experiences) with narrower product scope than Vagabond.
• GoStops (Hostel Chain): Indian hostel brand catering to backpackers and young experiential travelers — partial overlap on target demographic and complementary distribution for backpacker-style trips.

Broad incumbents

• Veena World: Large established Indian tour operator offering group and FIT packages across India and worldwide — broader, more legacy tour-operator model with significantly larger scale and corporate travel infrastructure.
• MakeMyTrip (Experiences vertical): India's largest OTA with an activities and experiences marketplace — competes for the same Indian leisure traveler's wallet but as part of a much wider flights, hotels, and packages platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xinstagram.com/vagabondexperiences
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@vagabondexperiences3467
• Facebookfacebook.com/vagabondexperiences
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vagabondexperiences
• Instagraminstagram.com/vagabondexperiences

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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