Karen Clark, Travel Agent in Little Rock, AR

Karen Clark

Little Rock, AR Travel Agent

Karen Clark

Little Rock, AR

Clark Custom Travel, an independent agent with Small World Big Fun, LLC, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(16)
100% Recommended
Karen prepared our group for a great group experience of traveling across the world to experience and see things we have dreamed about. She was great... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Greece, Tanzania

Interests:

Groups, Theatre & Music, Religious, Safari

Suppliers:

AmaWaterways, Globus

About Me

Group Travel, Safari, and River Cruises

Switzerland  - Stanserhorn mountain
Switzerland - Stanserhorn mountain

Hi, I’m Karen Q. Clark — Your Group Travel Guru & Founder of Clark Custom Travel

I’m the voice (and smile!) behind Clark Custom Travel, where I help fun-loving, curious, and connection-seeking travelers explore the world together. With over a decade of experience planning and leading group trips, I’m your go-to for all things custom group travel, whether you’re dreaming of Europe, Africa, or somewhere a little unexpected.

What Makes Me Different?

Before I was mapping out epic adventures, I was directing choirs and theater productions—which basically means I’m a pro at wrangling people, handling surprises, and making magic happen under pressure! That same blend of creativity, precision, and calm-in-the-chaos now powers every itinerary I design.

I Plan the Trip, You Make the Memories

Whether you’re:

  • Going on safari in East Africa
  • Taking a faith-based pilgrimage with your church group
  • Celebrating a graduation or big birthday with the family
  • Gathering your besties for a wine-soaked Italian escape
  • Cruising through castles and culture on a European river cruise
  • Or just saying “let’s GO” with your hiking club…

I’m here to make group travel feel effortless and fun.

You bring the people—I’ll bring the logistics, the ideas, and the little surprises that turn a good trip into a great one. I especially love working with culture-curious travelers who crave meaningful experiences, not just passport stamps.

At Clark Custom Travel…You’ll get personalized service, expert planning, and zero stress. My goal? Handle every detail so you can relax, connect, and soak up the joy of the journey.

Let’s plan something unforgettable—together.

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
16 reviews
100% Recommended
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Journeys of Paul
Reviewed By Rob08071222 - Rogers, AR | Traveled to Greece | Europe
Karen prepared our group for a great group experience of traveling across the world to experience and see things we have dreamed about. She was great in listening to me about what we wanted to offer on a Journeys of Paul trip. She came up with three different trip combinations that could fit different budgets and time periods. This allowed us to sign up a good-sized group so that we could travel together to learn but also build church community. Karen met with every traveler and helped them plan which section of the trip would be best for them. She also answered all of the travelers' questions. This is great since it was my goal to focus in on the formational and community building part of the trip. She also oversaw all signups and helped people purchase their trip. Karen provided me with all of the details from her conversations so that I was fully in the loop regarding each person. Karen also prepared me well to lead the trip. There are always unexpected things that take place that must be handled on the fly. But Karen covered so many of the possibles that I felt like we are able to navigate everything pretty well. Karen helped us pick the company to do our group travel that could best provide the trip we envisioned for the church. On paper ETS looked exactly like what we needed. But their office representation was lacking. The problems we had on the trips from plane tickets problems, travel schedule, and even shuttling to and from the airport were ETS related. Karen though was a great representation to them for us. She helped us solved the problems that came up before the trip. Karen even jumped in while we were traveling to help with a few matters with ETS. I will continue to use Karen in planning all of our church group travel trips. She is professional and does what she says she is going to do. We had the experience of a lifetime and Karen's help, and support made it all possible.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Unforgettable Trip!
Reviewed By Lovetotravel - Rogers, AR | Traveled to Greece | Europe
This trip was amazing not only to the sites and experiences, but for the coordination, preparation, and support of Karen Clark. She sure makes traveling easy and stress free. So many memories were created from this amazing experience! I liked her tips for travel during an in-person (and Zoom) meeting with the group. Also love following her Facebook posts about travel. She helps you feel comfortable, safe, and excited about traveling!
Karen Clark responded
"Thank you so much! It was such a joy to travel with you and share this incredible journey. I'm so glad the preparation, travel tips, and support helped you relax and simply enjoy the experience. Thank you for trusting me with your travels, and here's to many more wonderful adventures!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great Trip
Reviewed By Gigi - Little Rock, Arkansas | Traveled to France | Europe
Enjoyed it all. Karen did a super job of helping us navigate our tours so Everything went smoothly. It was fun being with such a congenial group of people. I highly recommend a trip with Karen anywhere
Karen Clark responded
"Thank you! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the journey, and I hope we’ll get to explore somewhere together again soon!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Fabulous Customer Service
Reviewed By tsskrs - Menlo Park, CA | Traveled to France | Europe
Just returned from an Amawaterways Rhone cruise/ tour of Nice which was all organized by Karen. In addition to her enthusiasm, attention to details, responsiveness and professionalism, she was especially helpful when my passport was stolen in the airport (at the beginning of my vacation). The stress alone could have ruined my vacation but Karen jumped right in and went above and beyond assisting me with the replacement of my passport. I can never thank her enough for this!! A+++
Karen Clark responded
"Thank you so much for your kind words! I was so glad we were able to get everything worked out and keep your beautiful France journey on track after such a stressful start. It was truly a joy traveling with you, and I’m so grateful you trusted me to help along the way."
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Colors of Provence
Reviewed By Arkansas Traveler - Little Rock AR | Traveled to France | Europe
What an incredible journey! Paris pre tour, Rhone River cruise from Lyon yo Vienne, Vickers, Avignon and Arles . Post tour in the beautiful city of Nice followed by tour of Monoco and Monte Carlo.
Karen Clark responded
"It was pretty spectacular! I'm so glad you were there!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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AMA Academy
AMA Academy
AmaWaterways Specialist
AmaWaterways Specialist
Globus family of brands Specialist
Globus family of brands Specialist
Faith-based specialist
GFOB group specialist
Hawaii Destination Specialist