Who we are
The world made easy — not just booked.
A full-service travel agency for the modern Indian traveller. From a spontaneous weekend escape to a once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon, we handle the details so you can hold on to the moments.
Explera Vacations is a full-service retail travel agency built for the modern Indian traveller — someone who wants the world made easy, not just booked. From a multi-city family holiday to a seamless corporate trip, we handle the details so you can focus on the experience.
We are the consumer face of Explera Vacations Private Limited, an IATA-certified travel group headquartered at the Surat Diamond Bourse in Gujarat, India. That certification isn’t just a badge — it means your flights, fares and bookings are handled with the same standards trusted by airlines and travel partners worldwide.
Years of excellence
Happy travellers
Destinations
Corporate clients
Our story
From a simple frustration to a trusted partner
Seventeen years, one idea: booking a trip should feel exciting, not exhausting.
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Where it began
A small team in Surat, 2009
Explera started with a frustration its founders shared with travellers everywhere: planning a holiday meant juggling a dozen tabs, second-guessing prices, and hoping everything held together once you landed. Surat — a city that travels for trade and celebration alike — deserved better.
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The challenge
Travel was becoming a self-service maze
As booking moved online, the human disappeared. Visas got refused over paperwork, fares changed mid-checkout, and when trips broke down there was nobody accountable. Trust — the one thing travel runs on — was draining out of the industry.
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The journey
Earning trust, one journey at a time
We built desk by desk — flights, then visas, hotels, holidays and insurance — putting a named human behind each. Word spread from family to family, business to business, until Surat’s biggest institutions took notice.
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The solution
Everything under one accountable roof
Today Explera is IATA-accredited and the official travel desk of the Surat Diamond Bourse — flights, worldwide visas, hotels, packages, cruises and insurance handled end to end, with 24/7 support while you travel.
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The results
50,000+ travellers · 4.8/5 · 1,000+ corporate clients
Fifteen-plus years on, travellers across Gujarat — and NRIs across the world — plan smarter, travel better and worry less with Explera. The milestones below tell the rest.
What we do
Everything you need for a complete journey, in one place
Flights
Competitive fares across domestic and international routes, booked with IATA-backed reliability.
Hotels & Stays
From value city hotels to luxury resorts, curated for comfort and location.
Holiday Packages
Ready-made and custom-built itineraries across India and the world, designed around your pace and budget.
Visas
End-to-end visa assistance with document guidance, so paperwork never derails your plans.
Travel Insurance
Protection that travels with you, for the peace of mind every trip deserves.
Cruises
Handpicked sailings and cruise holidays for travellers who want the journey to be the destination.
Corporate Travel
Streamlined business travel management for companies that value time and control.
Concierge Services
The personal touches — special requests, upgrades and on-trip support — that turn a good holiday into a great one.
Why travellers choose Explera
Trusted, human, and genuinely helpful
IATA-certified assurance
Your bookings are handled to internationally recognised travel-industry standards.
One partner, every detail
Flights to visas, insurance to concierge — no more piecing your trip together across a dozen services.
Real human support
Travel plans change. When they do, you reach people who solve problems — not menus that don’t.
Value without compromise
We find fares and packages that respect your budget while never cutting corners on your experience.
Local roots, global reach
Proudly based in Surat, connected to a worldwide network that opens up destinations across the globe.
Our promise
Travel is one of life’s great investments — in memories, in relationships, in yourself. Our job is to protect that investment at every step.
To be honest about what things cost, thoughtful about what you actually need, and dependable when it matters most. When you travel with Explera, you’re never doing it alone.
Our journey
Milestones over the years
2009
Founded in Surat
Explera Vacations began with a small, passionate team determined to make travel effortless for Gujarat.
2013
Corporate travel focus
Dedicated corporate travel management for Surat Diamond Bourse members, with premium priority service.
2018
Pan-Gujarat expansion
Extended to Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot and beyond — the state’s go-to travel partner.
2022
IATA certification
Achieved IATA certification, cementing global credibility and premium airline partnerships.
2024
50,000+ clients served
Surpassed 50,000 happy travellers across leisure, family and corporate journeys.
Accredited & recognised by
Let’s plan your journey
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Get a personalised quote within 24 hours. Visas, flights, stays and curated holidays — planned end to end by Surat’s IATA-certified team.