A young man wearing sunglasses sits on rocky terrain, surrounded by colorful prayer flags and stones. He is dressed in a blue fleece jacket and gray pants, looking relaxed against a backdrop of clear blue sky and rugged mountain rocks.

Charlie Drinkwater

Head of Operations

Meet the Expert

Highlights

  • A key member of the Operations team since the launch of Pelorus in November 2017

  • Oversees Travel Operations, ensuring seamless execution of every journey

  • Provides strategic support for philanthropic and sustainability-led projects

  • Former insurance broker in the City, specialising in Private Equity markets

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Expertise

  • Operational excellence with an exceptional eye for detail

  • End-to-end trip planning, down to the minute logistics

  • Builds in robust contingency plans to guarantee smooth delivery, no matter the destination

  • Adventure travel and remote expedition planning

What Charlie's clients say

"Charlie, thank you for the most amazing vacation ever! We loved meeting you and Jimmy and all the fabulous guides. The planning and attention to every detail made this an experience we all will remember forever. Thank you for literally and figuratively guiding us through all!"

Pelorus Client

Trip to Norway

A person stands on a rocky outcrop at a mountain summit, wearing shorts and a hat. The vast landscape below features lush valleys, winding rivers, and distant snow-capped mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
A person stands on a rocky shore beside a turquoise lake, with rugged mountains rising in the background. They are wearing a navy fleece top and dark trousers, along with sunglasses. Bright sunlight illuminates the scene.
A person in a yellow jacket kayaking in turquoise water near striking rock formations with caves in the background. The scene is bright and sunny with a clear blue sky.
A person wearing sunglasses and a green jacket leans out of the driver's side of a rugged car, with a waterfall and lush greenery in the background.
A man in a bright orange life vest smiles while standing on a boat, with a glacier and large icebergs visible in the background. The scene is set in a misty, mountainous environment.
A person wearing a helmet and a jacket stands among rocky terrain inside a dark, volcanic cave. The walls display colorful layers of rock, illuminated by soft red and purple lighting.
A young man wearing sunglasses carries a large backpack while hiking along a rocky trail, flanked by steep hills and snow-capped mountains in the background.
A person wearing sunglasses stands on a rocky coastline, gazing out at a vast blue lake surrounded by mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
A young man stands on a snowy dock beside a wooden boat in a harbor. The background features calm water and buildings under a clear blue sky.
A person stands in front of three rugged black vans parked on a snowy landscape. The vans are modified for winter conditions, featuring large tires and snow-covered exteriors. The setting appears cold and wintry.
A person in a yellow jacket kayaking in turquoise water near striking rock formations with caves in the background. The scene is bright and sunny with a clear blue sky.

Number one unforgettable travel experience?

The warmth of the sun as it rises over the mountains after a night at -25°C in the Himalayas. It brings hope.

A young man wearing sunglasses carries a large backpack while hiking along a rocky trail, flanked by steep hills and snow-capped mountains in the background.

Top of your travel bucket list?

Top of the list at the moment is travelling to northern Mongolia to spend time with the nomadic Tsaatan reindeer herders.

A person wearing sunglasses stands on a rocky coastline, gazing out at a vast blue lake surrounded by mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

Who is your ultimate travel partner?

Sir David Attenborough

Want to get in touch?


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