We curate journeys beyond the ordinary
Built on trust, driven by culture, powered by people.
Creating journeys that connect people through culture, care & craft
Pelican Express was born from a simple but powerful conviction: travel should be felt, not just ticked off a list. We started small — a lean team with first-hand knowledge of the destinations in play, an honest approach to travel planning, and a growing circle of travellers who came back to us again and again.
We have grown not through advertising, but through trust. Nearly every new client comes through a referral — a friend who travelled with us, a family member who found us through word of mouth. That's the measure of what we do. Today, we specialise in curated journeys across India, Indonesia, and Cambodia. Our India Pilgrimage Tours — crafted especially for Balinese Hindu travellers — have become one of our most beloved and requested offerings. Whatever the journey, the approach is always the same: honest, personal, and rooted in genuine cultural understanding.
Milestones
Our Journey
From a simple idea to a trusted travel partner
Foundation
Pelican Express began with a founder's deep love for travel and the cultures shaping a place with a desire to share it honestly. We built our first journeys around cultural immersion, local connections, and genuine transparency — values that remain at the core of everything we do.
Growth Through Trust
Even through challenging times, we continued to grow — not through scale, but through depth. Each trip made us better. Each client made us sharper. The pandemic tested us, but our commitment to quality and honesty kept our community close.
Where We're Headed
We're expanding our destination expertise, deepening our local partnerships, and growing our pilgrimage specialisation. Our mission stays the same: to motivate everyone to travel and immerse themselves in local culture.
Our Team
The minds and hearts shaping every travel experience
Soham Jain
Operations Manager
Antony Chakiath
Travel Expert
Willy Johnson
Trip Lead
Olivia Scott
Operations Manager