About Luke DuBose
Founder of LD Nomadic Travels • Custom travel planning & tailor‑made adventure itineraries
Personalized itineraries
Bespoke travel experiences
From Costa Rica to LD Nomadic Travels
My name is Luke DuBose, and I’m a traveler at heart, an endurance athlete by discipline, and a travel consultant by profession. My path into travel began where I first felt the spark—Costa Rica. I went for a simple escape and left with a new purpose: to help people experience the world in ways that are beautifully designed, stress‑free, and deeply personal.
On that first journey, I hiked to waterfalls tucked behind banana groves, soaked in volcanic hot springs, woke with howler monkeys, and surfed in towns where “pura vida” wasn’t a slogan—it was reality. I realized travel isn’t just about destinations; it’s about how you move through them. The right route and rhythm turn a trip into a story you’ll tell for years. That insight led me to create LD Nomadic Travels, a boutique travel service where I build personalized itineraries and tailor‑made trips with rigorous planning and a human touch.
Today, I design journeys for solo travelers who need a reset, couples seeking connection, and groups that want adventure without chaos. Clients come to me for bespoke travel experiences—the kind you won’t find in a quick Google search—executed with the precision of someone who loves logistics and lives for the details.
Costa Rica is where my love for travel shifted from hobby to calling. It taught me that intentional planning unlocks freedom on the road.
How I Plan: Creativity + Precision
You bring the dream. I bring the structure that makes it effortless.
Custom Itineraries
I design tailor‑made trips around your time, budget, and pace. You’ll get a day‑by‑day plan with smart routing, realistic timing, and booking links.
Adventure & Wellness
Volcano hikes, fjords, jungle lodges, hot springs—balanced with rest days so your trip feels energizing, not exhausting.
Solo, Couples, & Groups
Whether you’re traveling alone or with others, I handle group travel coordination so everyone can relax and enjoy.
Why Work With Me (vs. DIY or Big Agencies)
Time back in your life
Skip 20–40 hours of research. I handle logistics, sequencing, reservations, and “what ifs.” You just show up.
Insider, vetted options
Trusted local guides, boutique stays, and routes that avoid bottlenecks. This is how you get luxury and adventure travel—without friction.
Personal support
It’s not a call center. It’s me—Luke DuBose. Clear communication before, during, and after your trip.
Destinations I Love to Plan
I build trips worldwide, with a special love for bold landscapes and deep cultural experiences.
Peru
Sacred Valley acclimatization, Machu Picchu, and Andes treks arranged the right way.
Norway
Fjords, Northern Lights, and winter whale experiences with smooth Arctic logistics.
Patagonia
W‑Trek sequencing, refugios, and transfers that keep the trip flowing.
Costa Rica
Cloud forests, surf towns, and hot springs—balanced for adventure and recovery.
My Story, Continued: Training Discipline → Travel Excellence
My background in endurance training (I’ve prepared for a full Ironman) shapes how I plan travel. Training taught me that success comes from clarity, sequencing, and consistency—exactly the mindset I use to design your trip. I build itineraries with realistic transfers and time buffers, then pair them with experiences that feel cinematic: sunrise hikes, remote hot springs, glacier lakes, starry‑night cabins. The result is a trip that feels alive—and runs on time.
“Luke’s Peru plan saved us days of guesswork. Perfect pacing, beautiful stays, and zero stress.”
— Client Note
What You Can Expect
- Custom travel planning: Everything shaped around your dates, budget, energy, and must‑dos.
- Personalized itineraries: Day‑by‑day clarity with the freedom to choose between curated options.
- Transparent pricing: A flat planning fee based on complexity—no surprise markups.
- On‑trip support: Message me when things change. I’ll help reroute, rebook, or reschedule.
A Note on Values
Travel is intimate. You’re trusting me with your time, money, and once‑in‑a‑lifetime moments. I take that seriously. My planning is grounded in safety, respect for local communities, and a bias for experiences that create meaning—not just content. My goal is simple: make your trip the highlight of your year, and maybe your life.
Work with Luke DuBose
Ready to plan a journey that feels personal, seamless, and unforgettable?