Welcome
We are so excited to work with you to create your travel dreams. We want this process to be as transparent and seamless as possible, so please take time to review our process, products and prices below.
Steps to working together
Complete the Traveler Intake Form
Book a FREE 15 minute consultation
Book a FREE 15 minute consultation
When you're ready, scroll to the bottom of these descriptions and click the button to fill out the Intake Form
Book a FREE 15 minute consultation
Book a FREE 15 minute consultation
Book a FREE 15 minute consultation
Once we know what you are looking for in general, we will book at 15-minute, FREE intake session to be clear on what your travel plans look like
Determine if we will work together
Book a FREE 15 minute consultation
Determine if we will work together
Based on our consultation, we will jointly decided if Ethnic Ties is able to provide what you are looking for. If so, let's move on- if not, perhaps we can refer another provider
Send deposit
Confirm travel plans and BOOK!
Determine if we will work together
Once we decide to move forward, we will send you a travel plan and invoice, where you will pay a 25% deposit to move forward with creating the travel of your dreams. At this stage you will also agree to our service terms and any credit card authorizations
Create a travel plan
Confirm travel plans and BOOK!
Confirm travel plans and BOOK!
We will work diligently, based on the information you give us to provide up to 3 choices for each part of your travels. If you will require more information or have complex travel needs, you will need to book additional paid sessions (see pricing list)
Confirm travel plans and BOOK!
Confirm travel plans and BOOK!
Confirm travel plans and BOOK!
Once we agree on your final travel plans, we will confirm all parts of your trip, including flights/ travel, rentals, lodging, activities, COVID-19 protocols and any other necessary information. Once booked, we will still be in contact leading upto and even after your trip!
Ready to Move Forward?
Fill out the Traveler Intake Form or Read Below for More Services and Prices
Menu / Price List
Initial Contact
Initial 15-minute consultation
FREE
After reviewing your Intake Form, we will set up a time to connect for a complimentary 15 minute call to review your travel plan and to determine which services you will move forward with and the pricing plan to progress.
15 minute additional information
30
If you have a detailed trip and are seeking more complex arrangements, we will spend more time crafting the dream of your trips with an additional 15 minute conversation where you will give details about your upcoming journey
30 minute additional information
60
If you have a detailed trip and are seeking more complex arrangements, we will spend more time crafting the dream of your trips with an additional 30 minute conversation where you will give details about your upcoming journey
Booking Flights
Local (within the US, including overseas territories)
100
Each price listed is Per Person
International
200
Each price listed is Per Person
Lodging + Itinerary Development
Local (within the US, including overseas territories)
200
Each price listed is Per Person and includes:
- upto 3 examples of lodging sites based on your preferences + booking
- upto 3 examples of itinerary outlines/ daily activities based on your preferences + booking
- PLUS coordination and introductions between vendors and travelers
International
400
Each price listed is Per Person and includes:
- upto 3 examples of international lodging sites based on your preferences + booking
- upto 3 examples of international itinerary outlines/ daily activities based on your preferences + booking
- PLUS coordination and introductions between vendors and travelers
Customized Itinerary Development + Booking*
starting at $75 per hour
Each price listed is Per Person for any travelers with specific needs or requirements. If you have specific preferences for lodging, activities, food or anything else that is off the beaten path, this is the option for you!
*this rate includes research, booking and follow up for day-of or specific requests, and is subject to change based on availability and amount of advanced planning (higher rates for any specific requests with less than 3months planning locally, and 6 months internationally)
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We will love to host you... yet we are taking Spring Break
We are so excited to to continue providing local Oakland tours, and will be back June 9, 2025. We will resume our tours then, and will be back with our:
- Black Oakland tour
- Chinatown Tour
- Fruitvale/ Taco tour
- East Bay Solidarity tour