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Walking Adventures International

Name: Walking Adventures International
Address: PO Box 871000, Vancouver, WA, 98687, US
Telephone: +13602609393
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Walking Adventures International Discover the joy of travel on a walking program that exposes you to history, culture, and scenery on all 7 continents

Walking is the oldest form of travel, and we at Walking Adventures soon discovered it is also the purest form of travel. It slows us down and gives our senses a chance to connect with our surroundings. Early on, our travel programs were based exclusively upon 10 kilometer (6.2 mile) trails sponsored by walking clubs affiliated with the International Federation of Popular Sports. These events provi

ded the added dimension of walking with locals - everyday citizens from the host country who love walking and love sharing it with others. As we’ve taken our message of walking blended with motorcoach travel farther afield, we’ve continued to slow our travel pace and look for ever more creative ways to use walks to connect with the culture, history, and scenery of our destination. Most walks in international destinations are planned by WAI staff. These walking adventures generally combine a greater number of shorter walks, still blending them with local points-of-interest and cultural experiences. Walking Adventures International offers an up-close and personal style of travel to more than 60 countries on all 7 continents! We feature 15 different destinations on average per year, offering a different rotation of destinations each year.

03/06/2025

✨ Norway is a country known for its breathtaking natural landscapes, including towering mountains, glaciers, waterfalls, crystal-clear lakes, and iconic fjords. It's a place rich in Viking history, offering a unique opportunity for exploration and discovery.

In 2018, after months of research and collaboration with local experts, we revamped our walking program in Norway. Since then, we’ve been guiding groups through this stunning destination, with the program first launched in 2019. Now, in 2025, we’re offering the updated tour once again.

For those interested in extending their journey, we also offer an optional experience to explore the magic of Midsummer and the midnight sun above the Arctic Circle.

🎥 Watch the video to see highlights of our No Place Like Norway tour.
👉 Learn more about our Norway tour here: https://bit.ly/4h6wQKc

02/21/2025

Calling All Wanderlust Seekers!🌍

At Walking Adventures, we’re not just about traveling. We’re about adventures that enlighten, educate, and ignite the soul.

Right now, Chief Adventure Officer Dan is tucked away at a sequestered location, pouring over ideas and inspiration for our 2026 Adventures – and we can’t wait to share them with you! We’re gearing up to bring you some of the most exciting, thought-provoking trips yet. But we need YOUR help to make it happen!

📅 Here’s the plan:

1. Keep an eye on your email – the Adventure Survey will be landing in your inbox this weekend!

2. Take the Adventure Survey – Help us pick from 30 exciting new Adventures. You’ll have one week to tell us which ones excite you the most!

👉 Ready to start your journey? Share your tour picks in our Adventure Survey and get ready to choose your next bucket-list destination!

Not on our email list? Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4125m2k

02/04/2025

Talk about an epic finale! 🚢 Here are a few shots from our Antarctica group’s last landing on the stunning shores of Livingston Island in the South Shetlands. The crew encountered elephant seals galore at Elephant Point, plus playful fur seals, soaring Southern giant petrels, and adorable Gentoo penguins accompanied by fluffy chicks. What a perfect end to an unforgettable expedition! 🌍

For more details on the Antarctica adventure: http://bit.ly/40C1rsQ

02/01/2025

🌵 LAST CHANCE ~ New Mexico AVA Convention SALE 🌶️ - https://mailchi.mp/walkingadventures.com/last-chance-ava-convention

We hope you can join the Adventure! It's unlikely WAI will walk this way again!

01/29/2025

Come join our exciting walking tour of Southern Spain's Andalusia region in May 2025! We'll explore the fascinating ancient cities of Seville, Toledo, and Granada; and the scenic whitewashed villages and towns of Zahara de la Sierra (pictured), Salobrena, Ronda, and others. Whether it's exquisite Moorish palaces, mysterious medieval quarters, soaring Gothic cathedrals, or dramatic hilltop fortresses; we'll ramble them all! We'll also shop and dine to our content – Andalusian food, wine, and coffee are superb, and the shops unique! We'll hike the El Caminito de Rey Gorge, Torcal de Antequera Natural Park, and the Don Quixote Windmills; visit the Roman ruins of Italica Sevilla, the gardens of María Luisa, and take sherry, citrus, and olive oil agrotourism tours! Plus, there are optional activities in Madrid: visiting the world-famous Prado Museum, and a walking tour of this remarkable city. We hope you will join us, it'll be a ton of fun!

https://walkingadventures.com/adventures/spain-2025/

For over 30 years, Walking Adventures International has offered turnkey, small-scale, unique, and exciting walking trips for all ages and abilities. All are expertly planned with knowledgeable and dependable guides, comfortable transport to scenic and historical destinations, wonderful accommodations and meals, and the options and flexibility to enjoy the trip at your own pace. If you're leery of large, cookie-cutter tours that stay on the beaten path, check us out! We also have upcoming trips to: Bhutan, Antarctica, Australia & Tasmania, Norway, Southern Spain, Vancouver BC, Olympiad 2025 / Scandinavia & Baltics, New Mexico, the Camino Santiago, Colorado by Train, Fiji, Alaska, and we're always planning more!

https://walkingadventures.com/

It’s our first visit to sunny Southern Spain since 2007, and we are eager to share the classic charms of this venerable region of Iberia once again

01/25/2025

🌎 NEW Hiking Adventure in Bhutan 🛩️ - https://mailchi.mp/walkingadventures.com/bhutan

Bhutan is the only NEW country on the travel schedule for 2025, and we are excited to debut the itinerary for you here today for the first time!

01/22/2025

Walk and explore the wonders of Canada's Vancouver Island with us in June 2025! From its very English city of Victoria to its rugged Pacific coast, there's no end of extraordinary things to see and do in this multifaceted region of British Columbia! From its lush forests to crashing seas, quiet trails to bustling capitol, there'll be a great range of sights and fun activities – with plenty of time to spend on your own! Besides visiting the idyllic Butchart Gardens, we'll hike the Wild Pacific Trail (pictured), ramble Newcastle Island, Little Qualicum Falls, Cathedral Grove, the Tofino Beaches, Englishman Falls, and Westwood Lake. Plus there'll be whale and bear watching excursions, a proper Afternoon Tea at Victoria's Empress Hotel, the Duncan Totem Poles Walk, and visits to the Pacific Rim National Park, Coombs Country Market, Chemainus Murals, and much more! Just strolling around charming Victoria is a truly memorable experience in itself. Come join us!

https://walkingadventures.com/adventures/van-island-2025/

For over 30 years, Walking Adventures International has offered turnkey, small-scale, unique, and exciting walking trips for all ages and abilities. All are expertly planned with knowledgeable and dependable guides, comfortable transport to scenic and historical destinations, wonderful accommodations and meals, and the options and flexibility to enjoy the trip at your own pace. If you're leery of large, cookie-cutter tours that stay on the beaten path, check us out! We also have upcoming trips to: Southern Spain, Antarctica, Australia & Tasmania, Norway, Southern Spain, Olympiad 2025 / Scandinavia & Baltics, New Mexico, the Camino Santiago, Colorado by Train, Fiji, Alaska, and we're always planning more!

https://walkingadventures.com/

WAI groups have visited Vancouver Island's popular provincial capital, Victoria several times; now we explore the natural wonderlands to the north.

01/14/2025

Whether it's charming hilltop towns, grand palaces and fortresses, or stunning hikes through rugged gorges, our walking tour through Southern Spain will be an exciting one!

We'll be staying in the historic cities of Seville, Toledo, and Granada; as well as the scenic Andalusian towns of Ronda and Antequerra, and Spain's bustling capitol Madrid. The fascinating mix of Moorish, Castilian, Jewish, Roman, and Phoenician influences resonate through the architecture, food, and culture of this region – serving up awe-inspiring Moorish palaces such as Granada's Alhambra, and the exquisite Gothic Cathedral and medieval synagogues of Toledo. We'll walk to Don Quixote-like 15th-century windmills, wander twisting cobblestone lanes lined with shops and restaurants, and ramble though timeless villages, dramatic mountains, verdant gardens, and more. Not to mention relaxing with fine food, wine, and coffee! As with all our adventures, there will be plenty of time to do your own thing, or join optional excursions such as the Prado Museum and Villa de Madrid Walk. We hope you will join us, it'll be fun!

https://walkingadventures.com/adventures/spain-2025/

For over 30 years, Walking Adventures International has offered turnkey, small-scale, unique, and exciting walking trips for all ages and abilities. All are expertly planned with knowledgeable and dependable guides, comfortable transport to scenic and historical destinations, wonderful accommodations and meals, and the options and flexibility to enjoy the trip at your own pace. If you're leery of large, cookie-cutter tours that stay on the beaten path, check us out! We also have upcoming trips to: Bhutan & India, Antarctica, Australia & Tasmania, Norway, Vancouver BC, Olympiad 2025 / Scandinavia & Baltics, New Mexico, the Camino Santiago, Colorado by Train, Christmas in the Alps, Fiji, Alaska, and we're always planning more!

https://walkingadventures.com/

It’s our first visit to sunny Southern Spain since 2007, and we are eager to share the classic charms of this venerable region of Iberia once again

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PO Box 871000
Vancouver, WA
98687

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+13602609393

Website

http://www.walkingadventures.com/

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No Place Like Norway

✨ Norway is a country known for its breathtaking natural landscapes, including towering mountains, glaciers, waterfalls, crystal-clear lakes, and iconic fjords. It's a place rich in Viking history, offering a unique opportunity for exploration and discovery. In 2018, after months of research and collaboration with local experts, we revamped our walking program in Norway. Since then, we’ve been guiding groups through this stunning destination, with the program first launched in 2019. Now, in 2025, we’re offering the updated tour once again. For those interested in extending their journey, we also offer an optional experience to explore the magic of Midsummer and the midnight sun above the Arctic Circle. 🎥 Watch the video to see highlights of our No Place Like Norway tour. 👉 Learn more about our Norway tour here: https://bit.ly/4h6wQKc

2024 Adventures on Foot

Goodbye 2024. Hello 2025! Thank you for being part of the Adventure in 2024! What a privilege to explore planet Earth together this past year.

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Our Story

Small is Better!

Walking Adventures International (WAI) is a small travel company based in Vancouver, Washington offering travel programs on all 7 continents. We have offered walking tours as the optimal way to connect with the world since 1989. We are dedicated to providing meaningful experiences around the world. We promote lifelong learning and provide a superior, customized product with a focus on customer service. Many of our clients keep coming back; any given tour is comprised of at least 50% repeat travelers.

Original and Personalized

WAI creates each tour from scratch! We do not purchase pre-packaged programs from other travel companies. New trips involve months of planning, including on-site research to plan walks, review hotels, and handcraft the schedule for each day. Subsequent editions of these trips are refreshed with research from our office and collaboration with in-country guides and suppliers.

More Guides

We send two WAI tour leaders on each trip. International trips also benefit from in-country guides. Typically a national guide is with the group from the time they arrive until the day they depart. Local guides also make cameo appearances to add commentary and share insights.

Nature Walks and More!

We’re convinced that walking is the best way to see the world. We love nature walks and off the beaten path experiences, but great cities of the world have much to share as well. We blend sightseeing and educational excursions in urban settings, traditional and cultural connections in rural areas, as well as natural wonders of the great outdoors to provide a holistic understanding of our destination.

Different Schedule Each Year

We cover the globe—all 7 continents! But every year we offer a different menu of tours based upon client input. Thus, each year the schedule is full of fresh travel experiences. This adds an element of customization—each tour is refreshed and revisited every time we travel. The traveler benefits from our expertise, our past experience, and the invaluable input of our in-country guides and suppliers. But because each trip is essentially a new tour, it doesn’t feel canned or scripted. Authenticity is one of our core travel values!