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How Do I Prepare?
Do we walk as a group?
How will I know if a particular trip is right for me?
Who will be leading the trip?
How many leaders are on each trip?
Safety?
Do I need special gear on a Walking The World vacation?
I’m a single traveler. Will I feel comfortable?
How do we get from one accommodation to another?
How many will there be on my walk?
Do you offer discounts?
What’s included in the trip price?
Can Walking The World assist with flight arrangements?
How do I book a trip with Walking The World?
Custom Trips?
Policy?
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| How Do I Prepare? |
PHYSICAL PREPARATION: Walking The World wants to make sure that your walking vacation is a successful and enjoyable experience in every way. Each participant who travels with us is entitled to a $5.00 discount on Walk 500-Take The Challenge! Written by our President and Founder, Ward Luthi, Walk 500 provides a wealth of information on how to begin and continue a lifetime program of fitness walking that will help you prepare for your vacation with Walking The World.
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| Do we walk as a group? |
We ask you to keep in mind that Walking The World vacations are designed as group trips. As such, there will be a variety of levels of experience, fitness and travel background among your fellow participants. While we travel as a group, we make a concerted effort to maximize your individual experience when possible. When you bring an attitude of adventure and an open mind, you’ll return with a new perspective on the world and yourself, a wonderful group of new friends, and memories that will last a lifetime.
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How will I know if a particular trip is right for me? |
On Walking The World trips there is no upper age limit and no requirement of previous outdoor experience. If you are in good health, exercise, and commit to being in good shape for hiking by the first day of the trip, you should be comfortable on our trips. Do keep in mind that some trips are more challenging than others. If you have questions, please call us at 888-825-5056, and we’ll be glad to help you choose the trip that is right for you.
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Who will be leading the trip? |
We take great pride in the group of men and women who lead our trips. Most of these outstanding individuals have been with us for years. They come from a variety of backgrounds, have years of experience as outdoor leaders and are usually employed full-time in other occupations. They love sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm with you and are committed to helping make your trip a memorable one.
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How many leaders are on each trip? |
For years, Walking The World has felt that it’s important to have two qualified leaders with each trip. When traveling in the outdoors, especially in foreign countries, two experienced guides can better manage trip logistics, help ensure group safety and maximize the group experience. Unless a particular trip has very low enrollment, there will be two guides with your group. Our local guides are with us for the entire trip, not just for part of a day or part of a trip. When you’re trying to decide on an adventure company to travel with, we invite you to ask about this important component of your trip.
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Safety? |
There is no element of any trip more important to us than the safety and comfort of each participant. Your guides will have First-Aid and CPR skills and a wealth of outdoor leadership experience.
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Do I need special gear on a Walking The World vacation? |
All of our trips feature day hikes. After a day exploring a unique and beautiful part of the world, we return to comfortable accommodations for a night of restful sleep. On the trail, you will need a good pair of broken-in, above the ankle hiking boots, a comfortable daypack large enough to carry your water, rain gear, and on some days, a packed lunch. You may want to add sunscreen, moleskin, a camera and a personal journal.
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I’m a single traveler. Will I feel comfortable? |
| One of the most memorable parts of a Walking The World trip is the group of people you’ll travel with. On all trips there is a mix of couples and single travelers who consistently say that they feel delighted at the camaraderie that exists among all group members. At Walking The World we know what it’s like to be a single traveler. Our roommate matching program has been designed with you in mind and is a great way to avoid paying the single supplement as well as making new friends. By signing up early you will increase your chances of being matched with a roommate. If we are unable to match you with a roommate, you will be required to pay the applicable single supplement rate. |
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How do we get from one accommodation to another? |
Depending on group size, we use seven, twelve or fifteen passenger vans to transport ourselves and our luggage from one accommodation to the next.
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How many will there be on my walk? |
Our small group of adventurers is limited to 16 participants.
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Do you offer discounts? |
Yes! We offer a number of incentives to enhance the value of your Walking The World experience.
- Early Walker Discount: Book your trip and send your deposit before December 31, 2005 and we will deduct $50 from your trip fee.
- Frequent Walker Incentive: The more trips you take with us the more you save.
- New Client Referral Discount: For each new person you refer to us who takes a trip in 2006, we will deduct $100 from any trip you take with us in 2006.
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What’s included in the trip price? |
Your Walking The World trip will include all accommodations with private bath (except on camping trips), meals as noted on the itinerary, detailed trip itinerary and equipment list, trip reading list, experienced guides, entrance fees to scheduled events, ground transportation during the trip, Walking The World T-shirt or hat, and a unique and special journal of your experience.
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Can Walking The World assist with flight arrangements? |
Yes. Our guests often ask us to help with their air arrangements. We work closely with New Horizons Travel, a full service travel agency with years of experience. Sarah Miles-Clark knows how our trips are run and how to best help with your travel plans. Please give Sarah a call toll free at 800-864-4364 for all your travel needs.
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How do I book a trip with Walking The World? |
Complete, sign and return the application form along with your $400 deposit per person per walk. If you like, you may also call us at 888-825-5056, fax us at 970-498-9100. Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure and can be paid by personal or certified cashier’s check.
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Custom Trips? |
Walking The World welcomes private groups of eight or more. With our 19 years of operating a range of walking vacations around the world, we are in a unique position to organize a special program for your private group. Please call us at 800-340-9255 to arrange that trip you’ve always dreamed about!
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