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Fresco Tours

Fresco Tours, based in Bilbao, Spain, specializes in cultural walking tours along the Camino de Santiago. They offer full-service guided and independent self-guided walking holidays, catering to various preferences and fitness levels. Founder Alex Chang, an American who moved to Spain, leads a team of native-born and expats who share something in common — their […]

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Adventure Hokkaido

Adventure Hokkaido is a locally owned tour operator based in Hokkaido, Japan, specializing in self-guided and small group hiking, cycling, and nature tours throughout the region’s national parks. Their itineraries, ranging from 4 to 9 days, are crafted by experienced local guides to showcase the natural beauty and culture of Hokkaido. Founders Ayaka Yoshikawa and

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Smiley Fitness Retreats

Smiley Fitness Retreats, founded and operated by Cat Smiley, is an award-winning active travel company based in Canada, specializing in fitness and hiking retreats tailored for women seeking a slower-paced, supportive environment. Offerings include luxury multi-sport spa retreats, weight loss boot camps, outdoor education confidence weeks, personalized weekend resets, day hikes on Vancouver Island, and

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Wild Women Expeditions

Wild Women Expeditions is a Canadian-based tour company specializing in women-only adventure travel, offering immersive experiences that combine outdoor activities with cultural exploration. Their small-group tours emphasize empowerment, connection, and eco-conscious travel. Perfect for adventurous travelers, these trips provide a supportive environment to challenge yourself and bond with like-minded women. While priced in the luxury category,

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MB Guiding

MB Guiding, led by Mike Blake, is an Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) certified hiking guide service based in Victoria, British Columbia. They specialize in small group, guided backpacking trips on Vancouver Island. In addition, MB Guiding offers Wilderness Navigation workshops designed to teach participants essential skills for navigating in the backcountry. Wallet Friendly

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Coastal Bliss Adventures

Coastal Bliss Adventures is a Vancouver Island-based company specializing in guided outdoor experiences across British Columbia and beyond. They cover multi-day backpacking and sea kayaking routes on the island, as well as other water sport rentals through their Cowichan Bay Kayaking and Adventure Centre. Through partnerships, they also offer expeditions on the mainland in British

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The Blue Walk

The Blue Walk offers small-group and private group walking holidays that combine art and culture in carefully selected European destinations. Designed for travelers looking to explore at a relaxed pace, Blue Walk tours provide plenty of time for sightseeing and a selection of daily walks, making it a great choice for walkers who want a

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Walkabout Gourmet Adventures

Walkabout Gourmet Adventures is the perfect pairing of walking holidays and culinary experiences. Founded by a couple who wanted to combine his love for hiking with her passion for food, this Australian/French tour company has perfected small group tours that do just that. Walkabout Gourmet Adventures offers small group and private guided tours throughout Europe,

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Nomadic Expeditions

Nomadic Expeditions is a premier provider of custom travel experiences in Mongolia, India, Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan. They offer a range of immersive small group or private journeys that include hiking, horse riding, wilderness safaris, cultural tours and more. With a strong commitment to preserving local cultures and environments, Nomadic Expeditions has earned recognition from

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PaliGhar

PaliGhar is a farmstay near Kalimpong in West Bengal, India, that combines cultural immersion and a slow travel mentality with multiple options for guided walking excursions in the Himalayan foothills of Ladakh, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Sikkim and Nepal. Owners Kabir and Ahana left their careers in luxury travel and lifestyle/travel journalism to return to their hometown, where

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