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A few favorites, and one way of traveling

We do not run fixed departures. We plan the trip around you, on your dates. The three below are the kinds of journey we know best, but they are a starting point, not a limit. If you have somewhere else in mind, tell us.

Two walkers with backpacks on a gravel track toward a hilltop village in Navarre, Spain

Europe on foot

Caminos and walking tours

Europe is laced with old footpaths that run from village to village: pilgrim routes like the Camino de Santiago and the Via Francigena, alpine circuits like the Tour du Mont Blanc and the Dolomites, and coastal paths along the Amalfi and Cinque Terre. We plan them at a pace that leaves room for long lunches, quiet churches, and conversation on the trail.

Your bags move ahead of you each day. Your bed is booked. You know where the good lunch is before you arrive. You just walk. Tell us the walk you have in mind, or let us suggest one that fits your legs and your calendar.

Length
5 to 14 days
Group size
2 to 14 walkers
Fitness
Easy to challenging. Camino and coastal walks run 12 to 25 km a day on gentle paths; alpine circuits add real climbing.
Best season
April to June and September to October for most routes, July to September in the Alps

What is included

  • Day-by-day route notes and stage guide
  • Handpicked small hotels, guesthouses, and mountain huts
  • Daily luggage transfer between stops where the route allows
  • Breakfast daily and most dinners
  • Pilgrim credential guidance on the Camino and Via Francigena
  • Transfer options for tired legs and rainy afternoons

Highlights

  • Camino de Santiago: the Francés from Sarria or the coastal Portuguese Way
  • Tour du Mont Blanc through France, Italy, and Switzerland
  • Via Francigena from Tuscany to Rome
  • The Amalfi Coast, Cinque Terre, and the Dolomites
Sunset over the Sea of Galilee with the lights of Tiberias on the far shore

Walk where the story happened

Holy Land and faith journeys

Reading the Gospels on the shore of the Sea of Galilee is different from reading them at home. Our faith journeys are built for churches and small groups who want to encounter the biblical world with their feet as well as their minds.

We plan the itinerary around the sites that matter most to your group, keep the pace unhurried, and build in time for worship and reflection at each stop.

Length
9 to 12 days
Group size
Couples to whole congregations
Fitness
Easy to moderate. Full days on foot at sites, with some uneven ground and stairs.
Best season
March to May, October to November

What is included

  • Site-by-site itinerary with scripture readings for each stop
  • Comfortable hotels close to the sites
  • Breakfast and dinner daily
  • Private motorcoach and all entrance fees
  • Daily devotional time built into the itinerary
  • Support for pastors and group leaders from first meeting to touchdown

Highlights

  • Galilee, Capernaum, and the Mount of Beatitudes
  • Jerusalem's Old City, the Mount of Olives, and the Garden Tomb
  • Petra and the Jordan River baptism site
  • Footsteps of Paul: Athens, Corinth, Ephesus, and Philippi
The Teton Range at sunrise reflected in still water at Schwabacher Landing

Big country, on foot and beyond

North America's national parks

North America's national parks are best seen on foot, a few miles past where the parking lot crowds turn around, and they reward travelers who string a few of them together. Hike rim to river in the Grand Canyon. Drive the Icefields Parkway between Banff and Jasper with a day on the trail at every stop. Watch bears fish in Alaska and walk on a glacier the same week. Link Zion, Bryce, and Arches across southern Utah, or Yellowstone and the Tetons across Wyoming.

We plan your days around the right trailheads, the early starts that beat the crowds, and the park lodges, permits, and shuttles that need booking months ahead. Trips range from lodge-based day hiking to backcountry nights under the stars. You choose the pace; we make sure the pieces are in place.

Length
5 to 14 days
Group size
2 to 12 travelers
Fitness
Easy to challenging. Scenic drives and short walks through to full days with real elevation gain.
Best season
June to September for the Rockies and Alaska, spring and fall for the desert Southwest

What is included

  • Trail-by-trail notes with mileage, elevation, and where to turn around
  • Park lodges, cabins, or backcountry camps, your choice
  • Trail lunches and most meals
  • Park entrance fees, timed-entry reservations, and backcountry permits
  • Rental car, shuttle, train, or small-ship arrangements
  • Packing list and gear recommendations

Highlights

  • Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and Glacier
  • The Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, and Arches
  • Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper along the Icefields Parkway
  • Alaska: Denali, Kenai Fjords, and the Inside Passage
A hiker in an orange jacket looks out at the Torres del Paine peaks over a turquoise lake at sunrise

Andes to Amazon

South America

South America rewards travelers who like their days active and their evenings full. Trek the W in Torres del Paine or walk into Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate. Snorkel with sea lions in the Galápagos, ride horses across an Argentine estancia, or wander Cartagena's old city after a week in the coffee hills.

We plan the whole arc: the permits and refugios that sell out months ahead, the internal flights and border crossings, and the acclimatization days that make the altitude an adventure instead of an ordeal.

Length
8 to 16 days
Group size
2 to 16 travelers
Fitness
Easy to challenging. From gentle city and island days to multi-day treks with high passes.
Best season
Year round by region: Patagonia November to March, Peru May to September, Galápagos any time

What is included

  • Day-by-day itinerary with local insight
  • Hotels, lodges, estancias, and refugios booked well ahead
  • Trek permits, park entries, and licensed local outfitters
  • Internal flights and ground transfers
  • Breakfast daily and most dinners
  • Altitude, packing, and seasonal guidance

Highlights

  • Torres del Paine and Fitz Roy in Patagonia
  • The Inca Trail, Cusco, and the Sacred Valley
  • Galápagos island hopping
  • Colombia's coffee region and Cartagena
A family of elephants resting in the shade of an acacia tree on the Tanzanian savanna

Safari, desert, and ancient cities

Africa and the Middle East

Some journeys change the scale you measure the world by. A dawn game drive across the Serengeti during the migration. Sunrise from the summit of Kilimanjaro. A night under the stars in the Sahara after a day in the Marrakech souks. The treasury at Petra appearing at the end of the siq.

We work with trusted local partners for the safaris and climbs, build in the rest days that long flights and early mornings demand, and pair wild places with the cities and cultures around them.

Length
8 to 16 days
Group size
2 to 16 travelers
Fitness
Easy to challenging. Safaris are easy going; Kilimanjaro and Atlas treks are serious walking.
Best season
June to October for East African safaris, spring and fall for Morocco, Egypt, and Jordan

What is included

  • Day-by-day itinerary with local insight
  • Safari lodges, tented camps, riads, and hotels
  • Game drives with licensed guides and park fees
  • Internal flights and ground transfers
  • Breakfast daily and most dinners
  • Health, visa, and packing guidance

Highlights

  • Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater safaris
  • Kilimanjaro by the Machame or Lemosho route
  • Marrakech, the Atlas Mountains, and the Sahara
  • Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Nile
Moss-covered stone steps climbing through a towering cedar forest on the Kumano Kodo in Japan

Temples, trails, and islands

Asia and the Pacific

Asia is where walking and culture meet most completely. Follow the thousand-year-old Kumano Kodo through cedar forest to a hot spring inn. Trek to Everest Base Camp or the Annapurna Sanctuary. Cycle the rice paddies of Vietnam, eat your way through Bangkok and Kyoto, or walk the Milford Track at the far end of the world.

We handle the parts that make these trips hard to self-plan: rail passes and inn bookings in Japan, trekking permits and guides in the Himalaya, and the connections between countries that turn a single destination into a journey.

Length
10 to 18 days
Group size
2 to 16 travelers
Fitness
Easy to challenging. From easy cultural travel to high-altitude Himalayan trekking.
Best season
Spring and fall for Japan and the Himalaya, November to March for Southeast Asia, summer for New Zealand

What is included

  • Day-by-day itinerary with local insight
  • Inns, lodges, teahouses, and hotels
  • Trekking permits and licensed local guides where required
  • Rail passes, internal flights, and transfers
  • Breakfast daily and most dinners
  • Luggage forwarding and packing guidance

Highlights

  • Kumano Kodo, Kyoto, and rural Japan
  • Everest Base Camp or the Annapurna Circuit
  • Vietnam from Hanoi to the Mekong
  • New Zealand's Great Walks

Good questions

Things people ask before they book

Do I travel with a group?

That is up to you. We plan trips for couples, families, friends, and whole church groups. We do not run fixed departures, so your dates are your own. Tell us who is coming and we will build the trip around them.

How fit do I need to be?

If you can comfortably walk for two to three hours with a few hills, you can enjoy a Camino or Holy Land trip. Trekking trips in the national parks, Patagonia, or the Himalaya ask more: expect 6 to 12 miles a day with elevation gain. We will talk honestly with you about fit before you book, and every plan has options for tired legs.

What is included in the price?

Depending on the trip: lodging, most meals, ground transportation, luggage transfers, entrance fees, and permits, plus a detailed day-by-day plan. Flights to the start point and travel insurance are not included. Each trip page lists exactly what is covered.

When is the best time to go?

Spring and fall for the Camino and the Holy Land, when the weather is mild and the crowds are thinner. Summer and early fall for the national parks, once the high trails are clear of snow.

How does booking work?

Start with the contact form. We will talk through where you want to go and when, send a proposed itinerary, and hold your spot with a deposit once you are happy with it. Final payment is due 90 days before departure.

Can you plan a private trip for my church, family, or group?

Yes. Most of our faith journeys are built for a specific church, and we run private Camino and hiking trips for families and friend groups. Tell us your dates and group size and we will build the itinerary around you.

Do I need travel insurance?

We strongly recommend it and can point you to providers we trust. Trip cancellation and medical coverage protect you if plans change or something happens on the road.

Still deciding?

Tell us what you are drawn to and we will help you pick. There is no wrong answer.