Active & Adventure Travel Specialist

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Kirk Olsen, Travel Agent in Rancho Mirage, CA

Kirk Olsen

Rancho Mirage, CA Travel Agent
Super Agent

Kirk Olsen

Rancho Mirage, CA · 21 Years of Experience

Kirk Olsen, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
4.9
(16)
100% Recommended
Kirk really helped us with our visa and travel insurance questions. Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Norway, Australia, Vietnam, Hawaii, Alaska

Interests:

Small Ship Cruises, Escorted Tours, River Cruises, Groups, LGBTQ+ Travel

Suppliers:

Backroads, G Adventures, Viking, Globus, Avalon Waterways

About Me

Sunset at Lake Tahoe
Sunset at Lake Tahoe

My entire life has included Active & Adventure Travel. From ski vacations and bicycle tours to small ship excursions, I've seen and done a lot but there's always something more I'd like to try. Active & Adventure Travel is defined as travel that contains the following three elements: 1. Physical Activity 2. Interaction with the Environment 3. Cultural Exchange. If this sounds like your kind of vacation, let’s talk! There's a good chance I've been where you want to go, and I enjoy using this experience to help you find a trip that really suits you. Having traveled to every state in the United States and set foot on all seven continents, I’m familiar with most bucket-list destinations. And while I love to book places I’ve visited, I’m equally excited to research new destinations, since undoubtedly I will want to go there next. Let’s start today!

REVIEWS

Rating: 4.9
16 reviews
100% Recommended
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Vietnam and Cambodia
Reviewed By The Coach - Lakewood, California | Traveled to Southeast Asia ~ East and Southeast Asia
Kirk really helped us with our visa and travel insurance questions.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Excited to Book Again!
Reviewed By Island Guy - Long Beach, CA | Traveled to Maui Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
Kirk knows Maui so well. He listened to what we wanted to do and then asked about activities we hadn't considered. This enabled us to choose the best options for us. What a joy!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Agent made trip to Palm Springs a blast!
Reviewed By Dawn - Cleveland, Ohio | Traveled to Palm Springs ~ California ~ USA
Kirk did a great job setting up our family trip and accommodations on a recent visit to Palm Springs! He really dialed in on what we were interested in seeing and helped us with a fun itinerary.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Really Enjoyed the Trip
Reviewed By Desert Dweller - Palm Springs, California | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
This guy really gets it! I told him what we wanted and he took the time to customize our trip to our liking.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Personalized and Professional
Reviewed By Bethany Wampler - Nokesville, VA | Traveled to Maui Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
Kirk is quick to ensure he understands your overall goal for your trip whether it's adventure, leisure or a mixture of the two! He provided personalized recommendations perfect for our honeymoon trip to Maui. The trip was filled with adventures and special moments thanks to Kirk! We're looking forward to our next adventure with his planning expertise this May!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

ASTA is the leading global advocate for travel agents, the travel industry and the traveling public.It is the world's largest association of travel professionals.Our members include travel agents and the companies whose products they sell such as tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals, etc.Expand your world. Go with the pros.
Certified Active & Adventure Travel Specialist: During this certification program Travel Agents study several components including: Understanding the Active & Adventure Travel Customer, Destination Knowledge, Active & Adventure Travel Experiences, ATTA Travel Resources, Active & Adventure Preferred Suppliers, Case Studies and a Marketing Plan. This is a two-year study program.
Certified Leisure Travel Specialist: During this certification program Travel Agents study several key components including: Sales and Service, Cruise Sales, Destination and Lifestyle Knowledge,  Programs and Preferred Supplier Knowledge. This is a two year study program.
Certified Luxury Travel Specialist: During this certification program Travel Agents study several components including: Understanding the Luxury/Experiential Customer, Destination Knowledge, Luxury Travel Experiences, Luxury Programs, Luxury/Experiential Preferred Suppliers, Case Studies and a Marketing Plan. This is a two-year study program.
Trusted Travel Advisor: A Trusted Travel Advisor credentials, resources and global connections translates to today’s consumer in respectful interactions, confidentiality, knowledge, and client advocacy of travel services provided in parallel with building long lasting client relationships that builds with each interaction.  A Trusted Travel Advisor knows their client better than the client may know themselves and puts those polishing touches on each travel collaboration.
Viking Expert
Viking Expert
Holland America Line Academy Specialist
Holland America Line Academy Specialist

My Places

When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.

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    Some Favorite Active & Adventure Travel Experience

    I have enjoyed every A&A trip I've taken!  I've uploaded a few photos to give a taste of the kinds of activities A&A travel includes: Visiting King Tut's tomb in Egypt Learning about trolls in Norway Attending a Medieval Fair in Finland Exploring Sydney Harbour in Australia I have so many mor...
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