'The most memorable journey': He's had 30 trips with a company that connects travelers with visually impaired individuals.

Despite taking 30 trips with the same travel company, Glyn Evans can still recall his favorite moment vividly.

On a whim, a couple got married during a tour in Las Vegas, and he served as their best man.

Unlike most weddings, the bride and groom were visually impaired, said Evans, based in Lincolnshire, U.K.

For 25 years, Evans has been a part of Traveleyes, a tour company that arranges trips for visually impaired individuals. These tours also include sighted travelers, and in return for discounts, including up to 40%, the sighted travelers help their blind companions by describing the trip details, such as planned activities and food ordering.

"I assisted the bride in selecting a wedding dress and we rented a chapel for the wedding. It was an unforgettable experience," stated Evans.

From volunteering to traveling

Travelers can go on trips with Traveleyes that are similar to those on other travel websites. Some of the trips include activities such as white water rafting in Costa Rica, safaris in Eswatini, and volcano hikes in Spain. Additionally, these trips may include activities like bungee jumping, skydiving, skiing, snorkeling, and pizza-making.

Traveling with blind people was a natural next step for Evans, who has long volunteered with them. He met the company's founder, Amar Latif, through his work in the blind community, and he called it an obvious decision to join TravelEyes' first tour as a sighted guest, he told CNBC Travel.

At 18, Latif became blind due to a hereditary condition and founded Traveleyes in 2004 when he was 36.

Evans and his partner, Caroline, frequently participate in Traveleyes tours and have visited Canada, Sri Lanka, and South Africa with the company, he stated.

Evans and his fellow Traveleyes travelers were given the opportunity to feed lions on safari, an experience that he said he will always remember.

TravelEyes offers the opportunity for visually impaired travelers, or "VIPS," to touch Incan artifacts in Peru and the Terracotta Warriors near Xi'an, China.

Evans stated that his favorite aspect of a Traveleyes trip is not the activities or the savings, but rather the friendships formed.

"The most enjoyable part is in the evening, when we're sitting around having a drink and chatting. You get to meet people you'd never have a chance to encounter in your daily life. It has brought me a lot of joy," he stated.

Different levels of detail

Evans stated that he and Caroline maintain contact with numerous fellow travelers. They previously hosted a seven-course dinner party for 12 of their Traveleyes friends who journeyed from various locations in the U.K. Evans and Caroline picked up their guests from the train station and accommodated them overnight, he added.

Evans has gained extensive knowledge in guiding blind travelers on vacation, whether it's hiking through nature reserves or exploring big city landmarks. He understands that people have varying preferences for their trips.

He stated that while some individuals are interested in knowing all the specifics regarding our location, others couldn't care less about any details.

Some prefer to chat about the latest soccer match, said Evans.

"When we pass a church, I will ask the person, "Would you prefer more or less information, or simply discuss Arsenal?""

An equal relationship

Latif, the founder of Traveleyes, started the company after being rejected by traditional tour operators. They refused to let him join without a caregiver, and even then he was not allowed to participate in activities like cycling, skiing, or hiking, despite his fitness and independence.

The travelers in his company, regardless of whether they can see or not, are treated equally.

"We're all on equal footing. We're all having a great holiday," he said. "The sighted folk are not to be carers. Yes, they will guide and be the eyes and describe things, and in return, they receive a discount, but they are also on holiday. It's so important that our sighted travelers are enjoying it, because ultimately, if they're not there, then we can't offer a holiday to blind travelers."

Latif stated that Traveleyes' guests do not require any prior experience with blind individuals.

"Our tour managers provide guide training, and I have a YouTube video on how to guide. However, each VIP has a unique preference for being guided, and effective communication is key. It may be intimidating at first, but after just 30 minutes, you forget about your blindness."

Travelers who book on trips are expected to be independent, as they can pack their bags, dress themselves, and take care of themselves.

Seeing the world through the eyes of blind people can provide a new perspective, Latif stated.

"Engaging with awe-inspiring moments during your travels results in more memorable and vibrant experiences, as opposed to simply capturing them through photos and moving on," he stated.

He stated that the experience could motivate individuals in their personal journeys and future travels.

"Seeing that VIPs can't see despite being halfway across the world without their loved ones inspires our sighted travelers to appreciate their own lives."