Center-based Hiking

green fields and mountains of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Green Visions

Green Visions is the kind of adventure company we get excited about! Locally owned and based in Bosnia and Herzegovina, this tour operator offers something for everyone with their collection of day and multi-day tours, including self-guided or guided, and multiple activities such as hiking, cycling, rafting and snowshoeing. For those who want cross-border adventures, […]

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elephants walking savannah in Africa at sunset

The Wild Source

The Wild Source is an American owned company that focuses on guided wildlife tours in Africa, with a few recently added tours in the United States. Founded by a wildlife biologist, this company offers walking safaris, trekking and a wide assortment of tours that all include wildlife experts. What we love most about this company

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baobab tree and road in Zambia Africa

Ntanda Ventures

Locally owned and founded by a woman, there is much to love about Ntanda Ventures, which offers guided walking safaris and immersive tours throughout Zambia. They offer a wide range of itinerary and accommodation options from mid-range to luxury, and we especially like the way in which they combine impactful activities with immersive experiences in

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town in Slovakia with mountains in background

Travel Slovakia

Travel Slovakia offers an impressive variety of hiking tours throughout Slovakia, including the Tatra and Fatra mountains. Based in Poprad, this company has the local knowledge and experience to ensure an authentic, well-executed trip, whether it be self-guided or guided. They can also provide private group tours from various starting points, including Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava

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tatra mountains and lake in Slovakia

Rajec Travel

Rajec Travel is based in Poprad, the starting point for hiking tours in Slovakia’s High Tatras Mountains. Founded by a woman in 1992, this trusted company offers a range of tours, including cultural/ancestry/city highlights, as well as hiking and ski tours in the mountains. They provide a small selection of self-guided or guided tours and

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church and snow-capped Pyrenees mountains in France

Adventure Creators

Adventure Creators might be a UK registered company, but make no mistake, founder Penny Walker is a genuine Francophile and her team are considered experts for active adventures in the French Pyrenees. For over 20 years, Penny has been designing trips in France and building a strong network of local accommodations and expert guides. Adventure

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plate of fresh fish and vegetables in Montenegro

Nikena Eco Adventures

Nikena Eco Adventures is one of those local gems we get excited about! This Montenegrin company focuses on what they call “soft adventure,” which basically means outdoor adventures for people who want to enjoy nature without jumping off cliffs and seeking adrenaline highs. Besides hiking, they cover a wide range of activities and they specialize

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Komovi Mountains and eco katuns in Montenegro

3e Travel Montenegro

There is much to love about 3e Travel Montenegro, a well-established Montenegrin company with a strong focus on responsible, sustainable travel. They offer self-guided and guided multi-day and day tours, focusing on walking and cycling adventures with options to add water sports and other activities. While their base is the capital city of Montenegro, they

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icebergs and snow-capped mountains of Patagonia

Say Hueque

Say Hueque is a B-corp certified tour company based in Argentina. Focusing on Argentina and Chile, Say Hueque offers immersive active travel that ranges from advanced trekking in Patagonia, cultural and culinary experiences, Antarctica cruises, self-drive tours and more. While the company has grown fairly large, founder Rafa Mayer and his team are committed to

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city skyline of Dubrovnik, Croatia, with sea and mountains

Huck Finn Adventure

Huck Finn Adventure is a family-run business in Croatia founded by Zeljko Keleman, an avid water sports adventurer. The Huck Finn Adventure team focuses on multi-adventure tours, combining canoeing, kayaking, rafting, sailing and hiking or cycling. They offer small group single or multi-day tours around Dubrovnik and the Croatian National Parks, as well as custom

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