You. Your Friends. Your Family. Any Place. Any Time. Perfect!
Ways To Adventure Travel
with The Walking Connection
SCRIPTED, GUIDED, SELF-GUIDED &
GUIDE ASSISTED JOURNEYS
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Good for 2-12 people
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Semi Custom Interactive Itineraries
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Transportation
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Most Meals
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Accommodations
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Resident Expert Guides
INDEPENDENT TRAVEL ADVENTURES
You. Your Friends. Your Family. You Pick. Anytime. Perfect!
Our Independent Travel Adventures:
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Scripted, Guided Journeys - Professional Guide(s) lead you every step of the way on our curated itineraries. Choose from more than12 Countries Around The World.
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Self-Guided - We provide you with the perfect printed map and script (itinerary). We make the arrangements, handle the details & move the luggage.
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Guide Assisted - Guides accompany you when they add to the safety and enjoyment of your adventure. The rest is self-guided and self-paced at your leisure.
IMAGINE YOU HAVE A FRIEND...
Imagine you have a close friend, someone who knows you about all the things you like, all the things you don't. They seem to have impeccable timing and seem to always do the right thing at the right time. They always know just the right place to go, when to go, how to get there, and what to do when you arrive. They also have a great eye for value and at the same time, know that no detail is too small. Lastly, they always seem well organized. They not only know the best place to eat, but when its least crowed or the most fun. It may be a restaurant, but it might also be a seasonal festival or even a private home.
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NOW imagine that person went to the Basque Region, Spain or Northern Portugal for you to walk and map out a complete adventure for you. Imagine that they took notes about every step they took along the way including all the things mentioned above.
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Then, with you in mind, they booked all the best of the best; food, accommodations, special events, occasional guides, transportation, luggage transfers, event and meal reservations, and maybe most importantly, the most fantastic walks and hikes the region has to offer. Then they combined all the information and logistical details into a little book just for you so all you have to think about is walking and following the directions.
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Finally, they give you that booklet along with contact information for nearby support people, just in case you need a little help with anything along the way. This is how our SELF-GUIDED ADVENTURES work, except we charge for the book. :)
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​The details of your adventure come with over 3 decades of experience of getting them just right. Our plan is built using our own brand of "must-see" spots, but also knowing that each day offers new and sometimes exciting unique opportunities for us to explore together or on your own. Either way, true freedom is knowing that you have a team of adventure travel professionals covering the details so you can enjoy a big adventure.
PRIVATE CUSTOM JOURNEYS
You. Your Friends. Your Family. Anytime. Any Place. Perfect!
PRIVATE CUSTOM JOURNEYS Highlights
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Any number of people.
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Custom Interactive Itinerary
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Private Transportation
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Private Meals
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Custom Select Accommodations
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Resident Expert Guides.
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Baja Breakaway
Glamping On The Beach
Just 8 Guests Tents On The Entire Island
Cecil de la Isla, Baja, Mexico
Perfect for Independent and Private Journeys or join us in March of 2022.
PRIVATE ADVENTURE - Your People
Our private journeys are designed so you can travel at your own pace on the dates you choose – individually, with family, or with friends.
You can see the world in the style you want to see it - rustic or luxury, the heart of town or middle of nowhere, a little walking or day-long treks.
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PRIVATE ADVENTURE - Your Places
Whether you choose a romantic getaway for two among the dunes of Morocco’s Sahara desert, a reunion trip with old friends sailing the Galapagos Islands, or quality time with the whole family on an epic African safari,
we shape your dream into reality.
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PRIVATE ADVENTURE - DESTINATIONS
Our destinations cover the world of adventure in more than 30 countries on 6 continents. All are done in the style of Walking Connection Founder, Jo Ann Taylor.
Luxury is where your state of mind meets your state of being
in the perfect setting at just the right time.
Currently Accepting Clients For Custom Journeys in 2022, 23 & 24.
Image Courtesy of Todos Santos Eco Adventures
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SMALL GATHERINGS (Groups)
Our small gatherings usually consist of 6 - 12 guests. They can be a collection of friends and family, random guests, or a combination of both that join are joining us on a selected departure date. You can see the most recent trips we've added to our 2021, 22 & 23 lineup here.
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This means we have just the right number of people to walk with and share experiences during the day; a favorite beverage, great conversation, and excellent dinner by night. Smaller gatherings allow us flexibility in our scheduling and increase our ability to accommodate guests with varied walking paces and interests. Your Walking Connection host and local resident guides lead you on curated adventures and always know the best places to point out if you choose to spend time exploring on your own.
The details of your adventure come with over 3 decades of experience of getting them just right. Our plan is built using our own brand of "must see" spots, but also knowing that each day offers new and sometimes exciting unique opportunities for us to explore together or on your own. Either way, true freedom is knowing that you have a team of adventure travel professionals covering the details so you can enjoy a big adventure.
Small Gatherings Highlights
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6-12 people.
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Planned Interactive Itinerary
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Transportation
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Most Meals
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Accommodations
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Resident Expert Guides.
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Walking Connection Hosted
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We're at your service...
Call us at (623) 561-0846 to speak with a Walking Connection Team Member.