A Backstage Pass To The World
Rise & Roam curates and guides exclusive, exploration-focused adventures for leaders, entrepreneurs, and teams in nearly every country in the world.
High-impact, transformative adventures— effortlessly created for visionary leaders like you
By working closely with communities and national park authorities, we offer insider access and unique experiences specifically designed for our groups.
Want to stargaze on top of a pyramid? Explore the jungle? Travel with nomadic families?
Whether it’s a company retreat, a crew of founders and friends, or your next mastermind infused with adventure, we’re here to bring you the world at its most real, raw, and remarkable.
WE TAKE CARE OF EVERTHING SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO
Locally scouted itinerary design and insider access to ensure one-of-a-kind journeys.
All pre-travel prep, packing lists, and in-country logistics like food, transport, accomodation, experiences, etc.
Personally guided by Tanin and her team— on the ground with you to guarantee an authentic experience, and to ensure all your needs are met every step of the way.
What Most Impact-Driven Leaders Settle For:
What Rise & Roam Creates:
Predictable itineraries and typical resort or retreat stays
Networking over cocktails
Surface-level getaways and tourist traps that fail to inspire
Immersive high-impact adventures
uniquely designed for you
Team bonding
connections forged through once-in-a-lifetime moments
Authentic experiences
that challenge and inspire
Your next adventure should be more than just a trip—it should be an experience that changes the way you think, lead, and connect.
We design and organize journeys in nearly every country.
Want a bit of luxury to top off your experience? Let us know and we’ll ensure you have the best of both worlds.
Just follow 3 steps:
Step 1: Jump on a call
Step 2: Fill out our intake form
Step 3: Sit back and relax while we take care of the rest
Meet Your Guide
Rise & Roam founder and adventure guide Tanin Kayvan spent years traveling to places where few would venture. She stayed with over 100 families in cultures around the world, which led to experiences like migrating with nomadic families, riding reindeer in Mongolias remote taiga wilderness, traversing Central Asia’s Silk Road, to Latin Americas vast and dense jungles. With a background in anthropology, photojournalism, and tourism, she has combined her years of experience to guide bucket list adventures for visionary leaders who are looking to dive into the authentic heart of each place they visit.
Tanin’s Story
1996
Born in Canada to Persian immigrant parents, Tanin was raised in Vancouver where the mountains meet the ocean. With only a couple working channels on their family TV, screen time was limited until one of their neighbors serendipitously gave Tanin a box of wildlife documentaries. This became the catalyst for her imagination and love of the natural world long before she explored it.
2000 - 2014
Like many growing up, Tanin went through the public school system and struggled to adhere to the traditional education model. Today she firmly believes the very traits that were discouraged in school are what fuel her curiosity and creative power in the world.
2015 - 2016
When entering college, she decided to study anthropology, where she felt she could combine her love for people, animals, and the planet. Alongside her studies, she looked for hands on outlets to connect with what she loved like working on conservation projects on the Galapagos Islands, or as a Farsi interpreter at refugee camps in Greece. Part of her upbringing and travels lead her to picking up several languages — enough to connect, navigate, and feel at home in different cultures.
2017 - 2018
She eventually decided to pursue her education even more hands-on and began traveling full-time to create a long term project living with and photographing over 100 families in nomadic, and various cultural communities around the world. This eventually lead her to the photojournalism industry.
2020
When the pandemic hit and the travel industry froze, she dove deep into her meditation practice. She sat in meditation for 90 minutes a day for a full year - only missing 3 of 365 days. A series of opportunities opened up for her that year that connected her with friends and mentors in the world of entrepreneurship.
2021
With a love for visual storytelling, she graduated from the International Center of Photography in New York, one of the worlds most prestigious photojournalism schools. Her work has been seen from New York to the UNESCO General Conference in Paris. Despite having been in the photojournalism during the 21st century, Tanin advocates for truth beyond what is presented in mainstream media — which ultimately lead her to transitioning out of the industry.
2022 - 2023
After leaving the photojournalism industry, she moved into a start-up house with some of her best friends to dive into her entrepreneurship journey. Nothing fulfills her more than meaningful connections with people who are making a difference in the world.
2024 - Present
After over a decade of exploring, she combined her years of experience across multiple fields and Rise & Roam was born. Her mission is to sustain a sense of awe and wonder for the planet we call home.
Our Values
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Community
We prioritize fair wages, and work closely with locals. We also prioritize dividing our business among the community to give people access to equal opportunities. This ensures the dollars spent on our journeys actually stay in the local economy of the places we visit.
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Sustainability
Sustainable travel acknowledges the impact of our journeys. We do our best to choose activities and work with communities that honor and preserve the natural landscapes we explore.
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Land Protection
At Rise & Roam we do not put up the names of specific places we visit like beaches, villages, or parks online. We may mention the region, but many of the places we visit are pristine and best kept protected. With social media, destinations can quickly go viral and receive an influx of visitors. This can negatively impact land, wildlife, and communities.
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Limited Reoccurring Visits
We limit the number of times we visit a community annually. This is so communities focus on other streams of income and don’t become too reliant on our visits. This helps ensure local communities do not suffer in the case of a pandemic, or other event where the tourism industry shrinks.
What Our Explorers Say
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"As someone who had been bogged down with working going into the trip, I was open-minded and extremely excited to experience what Rise & Roam had to offer me. Coming out of it, I can say it was an incredibly memorable experience. The connections I made organically made things so special for me- from experiencing firsthand how to "live slow" alongside a great group of people to experiencing the most incredible moments Tanin curated for us, I can say that Rise & Roam is an experience like no other. Because of my Guatemala trip with Rise & Roam, I can say that I got to experience a "Top 3" life experience by stargazing on top of a Mayan temple (seriously, that's a crazy sentence to even say!!!) and I absorbed a country that felt like home to me."
James S
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“My trip to Colombia with Rise & Roam was nothing short of transformative. Surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and rich wildlife, I found a deep connection with both nature and the local people. Despite the language barrier, I learned that genuine human connection transcends words; it’s found in shared meals, laughter, and heartfelt interactions. Initially, taking the leap to travel with strangers felt daunting, but it blossomed into a beautiful journey of friendship, creating bonds with amazing people from around the world. This experience also allowed me to connect with myself on a deeper level, encouraging mindfulness and intentionality in my travels. I returned home not just with memories, but with a renewed sense of purpose and a global community of friends. I can’t recommend this experience enough!”
Fariha K
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"The trip to Guatemala with Rise and Roam was an unforgettable mix of adventure and culture. We did some classic tourist activities but also had unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Stargazing on a 2,000-year-old Mayan pyramid and photographing the Milky Way was magical. A personal Mayan cleansing ceremony for our small group was deeply moving. We explored off-the-beaten-path locations, saw stunning nature, and connected with amazing people. The traditional Guatemalan food was delicious, and every day was filled with discovery and fun. If you’re looking for an active, immersive way to experience the world, this trip is absolutely worth it!"
Brad G
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"Tanin has such a sincere joy and fulfillment that comes from providing unique experiences to others. It's hard for that enthusiasm to not be contagious. I would have never planned a trip like this for myself. I'm so appreciative of the opportunity to have been able to be a part of the Colombia trip. I would definitely do another trip similar to this in the future. Having the chance to connect with the community in a very real way was so much more fulfilling that I could have ever anticipated."
Eric M
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"This was my first experience traveling outside of America. Best decision I could have made! Tanin helped me through all the obstacles and questions I had along with calming my nerves and truly made this an experience of a lifetime. From exploring the city all the way to very remote destinations that don't exist on the map! I met amazing people along the way who will forever be my friends. If you're debating on if you should go or not.. just know you won't regret it if you go!"
Emily H
