Once a year. By application.
Fixed windows, cultural clearance, eight to twelve places.
What this line is
Fixed windows, eight to twelve places. You apply rather than book.
Cultural clearance comes before anything is listed, and the window does not move.
Line Standards
Built to order against ground relationships.
Every journey under Earth Rare is originated with our own ground partners, designed for direct community remuneration, unhurried pacing, and transparent terms.
How it's built
Relationship first. The window does not move.
The specialist
A ritual scholar, a festival authority, an expedition guide. Someone who already has standing where we are going.
Permission
From the community or the ritual authority. Not bought, and it can be withdrawn.
The window
Set by the calendar, often lunar. Confirmed roughly two months ahead.
The protocol
Photography, conduct, dress, capacity. Written before anything is offered.
Applications open
Eight to twelve places. You apply, you do not book.
Screening
We ask why you want to be there, and we say no when it is not right.
The briefing
Mandatory, several hours, and it cannot be waived.
Standing term
If the community withdraws, we cancel and refund in full, without argument.
Journeys in this line
Currently running.
No journeys in this line are listed yet.
Who it suits
You are asking to be present at something, not buying access to it.
Presence, not access.
You will love this if
You are comfortable being told no, and comfortable being told where to stand. You will sit through a briefing without resenting it. You can accept a camera-free day.
Choose a different line if
You need certainty of dates, or you would find photography restrictions frustrating. Some of these are camera-free without exception, including for media.
We will ask why you want to be there, and we will tell you honestly if we think it is not right for you.
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