Center-based Hiking

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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house on small island in middle of lake in Montenegro

Undiscovered Montenegro

Undiscovered Montenegro is a small tour operator based in Montenegro where owners Emma and Ben Heywood offer guided adventures from their villa on Lake Skadar. These UK transplants fully embrace living in the Balkans and have been steadily adding local guides and adventure tours in neighboring countries. Their current walking holidays include Albania and Montenegro,

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lake with reflection of mountains and trees in Slovakia

Slovakia Explorer

Slovakia Explorer is a locally owned and operated adventure tour operator in Slovakia offering self-guided and guided walking holidays in Slovakia and Poland. Guided tours can be private or small group and they offer a good selection of multi-sport activities, winter hiking, family-friendly vacations and cultural tours. Camino de Santiago pilgrims will be happy to

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walking path in italy

sloWays

Part of the larger S-cape Travel agency, sloWays is based in Italy and offers self-guided walking holidays on Italy’s caminos and select routes in neighboring countries. Pilgrimage walks are their specialty and they are official partners of the Via Francigena. They also cover Via degli Dei, Via Romea Germanica, St Francis, Way to Matera, Camino

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hill town in Italy

Walk About Italy

Walk About Italy is owned and operated by an Italian geologist turned nature guide who has crafted some amazing tours based on all the things he loves. Gianni’s team of extraordinary guides are truly what make this company shine. They cover the most popular regions of Italy, including Amalfi, Tuscany, Cinque Terre, Italian Alps and

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snowshoe hiking

Tour Gros Morne

Tour Gros Morne is our top pick for winter or luxury hiking in Newfoundland. Based in Gros Morne National Park and locally owned by Ian and Rebecca Stone, this all-season tour operator specializes in day and multi-day tours that combine hiking with cultural experiences. They offer food and wine tours, upgraded inns and all-inclusive packages.

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