Adventure Travel and Expedition Specialist

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Kerk Allen, Travel Agent in Washington, DC

Kerk Allen

Washington, DC Travel Agent

Kerk Allen

Washington, DC · 5 Years of Experience

Rivers and Roads, LLC, an independent agent with WorldVia, a Travel Leaders Agency
5.0
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If you want a personalized trip that is carefully planned and thought out, Kerk is the best! From finding a hotel in a central location, booking... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Antarctica, Kenya, Scotland, Chile, Iceland

Interests:

Adventure, Expedition Cruises, European Culture, Festival Tours, Sustainable Travel

About Me

Isle of Skye, Scotland
Isle of Skye, Scotland

Adventure and expedition travel bring you closer to remote landscapes and local communities.

I specialize in wildlife safaris, small-ship expeditions, and cultural journeys, with core experience in Europe, East Africa, Antarctica, South America, and expanding work across other adventure destinations.

  • Antarctica operates within a short November to March season, and ice conditions shift month by month.
  • East Africa's safaris depend on migration timing. In South America's mountain regions, weather can change by the day, which affects visibility, trail conditions, and access.
  • In Scotland, I'm a Scotch whisky fan and host groups at whisky festivals every year. We meet with distillers, stay in historic properties, and take in the Highland landscapes.

Planning these adventures involves key decisions: which Antarctic small-ship voyage gives you more time off the ship and the best time of year to see wildlife; when should you see the Great Migration on the Serengeti; how do you balance comfort and access in remote regions; etc. My role is to bring clarity to complex destinations so your decisions feel informed, purposeful, and personal.

With personal travel to more than 40 countries and experience designing custom itineraries, I bring both on-the-ground familiarity and professional planning to every trip. I work with reputable travel partners who respect wildlife, support local communities, and understand the environments they guide in.

You're ready for this. Let's map your next journey.

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Reviewed By MandyW - Colorado | Traveled to Paris | France | Europe
If you want a personalized trip that is carefully planned and thought out, Kerk is the best! From finding a hotel in a central location, booking tickets for each event, to giving a list of gluten-free restaurants, Kerk (Rivers and Roads) was amazing every step of the way. Even while in Paris, he was reachable and helped with any questions we may have had. We will definitely be using Kerk's service again for any future travel!
Kerk Allen responded
"It was a pleasure working with. So glad you all had a wonderful time, and can't wait to work with you again in the future. "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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