Welcome to The Walking Connection Travel
Experience.
The following are a questions we are asked most frequently
about what is like to travel with the Walking Connection.
Here are straight-forward answers to those questions along
with other insights to provide you with a more complete picture
of the experience we provide.
Since 1992 we have been leading cultural active adventures
for guests just like you. The young or young at heart enjoy
the satisfaction a day's exploration brings and relax in the
pampering provided at the end of the day's journey.
Learn why there is a difference when you travel with us and
what to expect on our trips including; who travels with us,
how far we walk each day, how strenuous our walks are, what
is included in your trip, what to bring and more.
With a guest repeat rate of over 90%, many new guests come
to travel with us through referrals and invitations from other
seasoned Walking Connection travelers.
As the Walking Connection continues to grow through our web
site, we know by experience that many new travelers often
like to talk to the tour director, owners or trip guide before
making a decision to travel with the Walking Connection.
We welcome the opportunity to talk to you or exchange e-mails
to answer your questions, comments or requests for additional
information.
Traveling with The Walking Connection.
Is it right for me?
Why travel with the Walking Connection?
Our trips.
How far do you walk each day?
What are the accommodations like?
What is the food like? What if I have a special
diet?
Our Guests.
Who travels on your trips? What is the average
age?
What if I don't have anyone to travel with?
Can you help me find a roommate?
How many guests are in each group? How many
guests are there for each guide/host?
Weather, Safety & Special Gear
What do you do if it rains?
Do I need special gear for a Walking Connection
trip?
Inclusive Vacation
What is included in the tour?
Is traveling with the Walking Connection
right for me?
Yes, if you like to get off the bus or out of the car and
treat yourself to an intimate relationship with your surroundings.
By walking the countryside or strolling bustling city streets,
you have the chance to explore the path less traveled.
To immerse yourself in the true flavor of a culture, the people,
its history and all of its unique sights and sounds, it must
be done on foot.
Why should I travel with the
Walking Connection?
Traveling with the Walking Connection is not about going
on a “group” tour. It is about taking a 'real' vacation
where all the details are planned so that you can relax, reenergize
and truly be stress free. We find special places that without
us, you would probably not find on your own.
Once there, you have plenty of time to be independent and
explore on your own. We pride our selves in personal service
by knowing our guests on an individual basis. We will learn
what your likes and dislikes are, what you are interested
in and what your physical capabilities are. Then based on
that information, we share each destination with you as only
we can.
How far do you walk each day?
Each destination we travel to presents a unique opportunity
for walking. Guests can walk as little or as much as
they want. You will typically have options throughout the
day so that you can walk your pace and pick and choose how
much or how little you would like to do.
You may choose to get up for a walk to a farmers market before
breakfast or take the morning at a slower pace. A van
or mini-bus is always available for anyone who needs a lift.
If you regularly walk and can comfortably go 3-5 miles at
a time, these vacations are perfect for you.
What are the accommodations
like?
Always high style and first class -- we want you to feel
pampered. By selecting the best available and most suitable
accommodations an area has to offer, we ensure you will finish
each day the way it began -- peaceful, relaxed and looking
forward to your next experience.
What will the meals be
like?
Wherever you travel with the Walking Connection,
the cuisine reflects the regions very best. Many times we
dine in small, quaint family operated restaurants, frequently
in private homes, farms or vineyards, and occasionally in
local cooking schools where we participate and learn how meals
of the area are prepared. Breakfasts are hearty and frequently
lunches will be picnics served at some of the most beautiful
places on earth.
If you have special dietary needs we can usually
accommodate them with advance notice.
Who travels with the Walking Connection?
They are like-minded people with a positive outlook on life.
Many are between the ages of 40 - 65, but all other ages are
well represented. You will meet individual travelers and couples
with diverse backgrounds who share a common love for seeing
and experiencing the world, its cultures and people close
up. Based upon past experience, over 90% of people who travel
with the Walking Connection -- will do so again!
What if I don't have anyone to travel
with?
Single travelers are always welcome on Walking Connection
trips. In fact, most of our trips are a combination of couples,
single travelers and close (same gender) friends who enjoy
traveling together. We often help locate roommates for guests
as well as offer reasonably priced single supplements for
those who prefer to room individually. In any case, you can
rest assured that by the end of the trip you will have made
many new friends.
How many walkers will be on a trip?
We limit the size of most or our groups to 18 guests with
the average size being 12 - 14 guests. As important as group
size is our guest to host and guide ratio. We generally have
at least 1 guide/host for each 6 people on a trip. Private
trips or family groups allow even more flexibility in size.
