Custom Trips, Cruises & Getaways

from Arvada, Colorado

Ireland, Iceland, New Zealand, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii, and beyond, planned around your pace, your budget, and how you actually like to travel.

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★ 4.9 (17 reviews) · Certified Leisure Travel Specialist · Accredited Cruise Counselor (CLIA) · Arvada, Colorado

Why Travelers Work With Mountain Man Travels

You call, and I answer
Across Ireland, New Zealand, Iceland, Italy, and beyond.
Whether it's a fully custom itinerary or a cruise, escorted group, or pre-planned trip, I make sure it actually fits how you travel, then I'm the one handling it.
Every detail is built around how you actually travel.

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Meet your Advisor

I'm Nate Butler, founder of Mountain Man Travels. I'm based in Arvada, Colorado, and I plan custom trips, cruises, escorted group trips, and all-inclusive getaways, built around how you actually want to travel.

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Trips I love Planning

Whether it's a custom-built trip, a cruise on the ocean or a river, an escorted group adventure, or an all-inclusive resort stay — this is where the fun begins.

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Custom Trips

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Ocean Cruises

Night view of the Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest illuminated, with the Danube River in the foreground and a boat passing by, and the Chain Bridge lit in the background.

River Cruises

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All-Inclusive Getaways

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Escorted Group Trips

What Clients Say

A travel advisor gives you a single point of contact who knows your preferences, watches out for details, and has your back if something changes. I narrow down the endless options, match you with vetted suppliers, and help you avoid problems that aren't always obvious when booking on your own.
My goal is to get you the right trip at a good value, not just the cheapest option online. I work with trusted supplier partners who often offer package pricing, promotions, or added perks you may not see on public sites. In many cases, the cost is similar to what you'd pay on your own, but with better planning, support, and details handled for you.
In some cases, I charge a plan-to-go deposit, especially for complex, fully custom itineraries or trips with multiple moving parts. If a deposit applies, I'll always tell you upfront before we get started. If you decide to book, that deposit is applied directly toward your trip cost before final payment, so it's never money lost, just money already working toward your vacation.
Safety is a top priority. I work with trusted partners, share health and security advice, and recommend travel insurance tailored to your plans. My background as a Public Safety officer and EMT also shapes how I plan for your security and well-being before you ever leave home.
Most trips are best planned 9-12 months ahead for big bucket-list or peak-season travel, 6-9 months for most international trips, and 4-6 months for many cruises or closer-to-home getaways. If you're not sure, reach out even if it feels early, starting sooner usually means better availability and less stress.

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Certifications & Professional Memberships

My certifications and professional memberships, including Certified Leisure Travel Specialist and Accredited Cruise Counselor through CLIA, mean every trip I plan is backed by verified training and industry credibility.