Journeying is a rare gem in the travel world. This non-profit group has been organizing small group pilgrimage tours in Ireland and the UK since the 1980s. They provide single and multi-day walking tours with a Christian/nature-centered focus that is welcoming to all religions. Pre-scheduled tours are limited and fill up quickly but they can […]
Timberline Adventures is based in Colorado and offers a large assortment of guided multi-day hiking trips across the United States and western Canada. They also offer three driving self-guided hiking tours in Yosemite, Death Valley and the Smoky Mountains. Timberline is a multisport operator so you’ll see options for cycling, snorkeling and other activities. They
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Taiwan Adventures is a small company operating in Taiwan that’s owned and operated by 4 men from the UK and US. They primarily focus on day hikes or 2-day camping trips but they can customize multi-day hiking trips throughout Taiwan which can include cycling and kayaking. They are in the Luxury category because of price
Wildland Trekking is based in the United States and offers guided trekking and inn-based hiking trips worldwide. Most of their destinations are within the continental US but they offer a solid selection of classic and alternative treks in Europe, Asia, South America and Africa. While they primarily focus on more challenging backcountry routes, Wildland Trekking
Indigenous Kokoda Adventures is a locally-owned and operated company in Papua New Guinea. Owner Jesse Leta and his team provide guided treks along PNG’s Kokoda Track, a 60 mile hike through untouched rainforests and mountains. Jesse grew up along this track and fully understands the challenges his community faces and the delicate balance of maintaining
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Waterford Camino Tours is an Irish company offering guided and customized walking holidays in Ireland. They specialize in the pilgrim paths of Ireland and St. David’s Way in Wales. Owners Phil and Elaine bring their own unique experiences and talents into their itineraries, incorporating music, history, spirituality and superb hospitality with a focus on slow
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Nature Occitane is one of the few French owned walking holiday companies that offers self-guided and guided tours in English, and for that we LOVE them! This small local company based in southern France (near Montpelier) offers a small selection of multi-day hiking tours in the Cévennes region, as well as cycling tours along the
Camp Caucasus is Georgia’s first self-guided walking tour operator. They also offer guided multi-day or single day hikes and can create custom tours for any group. Led by local and well-traveled young fitness enthusiasts, this is a company that will appeal to active travelers seeking authentic experiences in less-traveled destinations. Wallet Friendly Visit Website Local
The name alone should be enough to get your attention, but Middle Earth Travel needs no help in the marketing department. This Turkey-based company was created by experienced tour guides with excellent taste (according to this Tolkien fan). They focus primarily on guided but provide self-guided and tailor-made options as well. They offer a good selection
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Outdoor Albania is a local operator offering self-guided and guided walking holidays in Albania and the Balkans region. Their focus is on cultural and active vacations and they can create custom trips for cycling, rafting, snowshoeing, mountain biking and kayaking. The company has an interesting history, founded by Illir Mati when Albania’s borders were opened
