A hiker in a red shirt resting on a summit above Svolvaer in the Lofoten Islands, Norway, with the fjord, harbour town, and jagged peaks below at dusk
Bespoke Travel Design · North Vancouver

Crafting Untold Adventures
for the Discerning Traveler.

From the majestic glaciers of Patagonia to the hidden culinary secrets of Kyoto. We design deeply personal itineraries so you can explore the world entirely at your own pace.

Personal itineraries, designed so you can explore the world entirely at your own pace.

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The Bespoke Inquiry

Tell us where
your imagination
wanders.

A short, considered brief. No call centres, no templates - just the beginning of a conversation that becomes a journey designed entirely around you.

Every inquiry is reviewed personally by Kris within 24 hours. Discretion guaranteed.

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The Architecture of Curation

How a passing thought becomes
the journey of a lifetime.

01

Private Consultation

The Listening

An unhurried conversation about dreams, rhythms and the textures you treasure most.

02

Bespoke Curation

The Drafting

A hand-built itinerary - every stay, transfer and table chosen with intent and access.

03

Dedicated Concierge

The Companion

A direct line to Kris throughout - quietly resolving the unexpected before you notice it.

04

Flawless Departure

The Beginning

You simply arrive. The world has already been arranged around your wonder.

“We had many requests for a tailor made European trip that other travel agencies weren’t willing/able to accommodate. Kris Hehl planned out a custom trip for us from the ground up. We visited London, Belgium, The Netherlands, France, Italy and Portugal. My family likes to be on the move. We spent 3-4 days in each major city we visited. We also knew that we wanted to travel by train whenever possible. Kris was so efficient with scheduling our trains. We never missed a connection. All of our travel documents were in the travel app that Kris set up for us. Kris also plans trips in South to East Asia. We fully intend to have Kris plan another custom trip for us. I can’t stress enough how much of an amazing travel agent Kris Hehl is.”

Lana D.

“We used Kris as our travel agent on our trip to Spain and Portugal. We were incredibly happy with his knowledge and professionalism. He basically booked everything for us from transportation, hotels, tours and private rides etc. Everything went seamlessly. His pre trip itinerary and video chats made us comfortable knowing everything was taken care of. We will continue to use him for all future excursions especially those that are detailed and logistically challenged.”

Jim W.

“Kris is awesome!! He’s helped us with a few trips now - European, Caribbean, and North American. He’s fantastic at listening to, and understanding, what we’re looking for, and he’s equally fantastic at providing great suggestions and options. Kris is also an expert at logistics, a key part of any successful trip - Kris knows what will make the most sense wholistically by considering timing, location, transportation, etc. Kris is also well-travelled himself which makes his help that much more relevant and valuable. The virtual itineraries are great for keeping track of your trip plan on the fly. If you’re contemplating a trip anywhere, I highly suggest you connect with Kris!”

Sean & Carrie M.

“This will be our second trip excursion in Europe with Kris as our lead tour operator. Last year we were worry free, as every detail was accounted for, and even the slight hiccups with tours/weather, he had alternates for us at his finger tips. 5 stars for Kris.”

Anne H.