Italy, England, Spain, Greece & Costa Rica

Our groups: The maximum number in the group is 15, all ages, with a mix of single people and couples. The trip is informal with the intent of enjoying natural beauty, the local culture and some historic sites.

Health & Fitness: These trips are hiking trips and require that travelers be in good physical condition, capable of walking at least 8 miles per day over uneven terrain, and enjoy being out of doors. The hikes are along trails, paths, and through open countryside. To prepare for the trip you should lengthen your regular walks. Take some 8 mile hikes involving hill walking. Hiking boots, daypack, and raingear are required. We will supply a suggested clothing list. While most hikes could generally be described as fairly easy to moderate in difficulty, at times long and steep ascents are included.

Price: The trip price includes your hotel accommodations, meals indicated, (the midday meal is usually a packed lunch), all transport required for walks, entry fees, and services of our guide. Airfare is not included.

Accommodations: We stay in small local hotels and guest houses that have been chosen because of their quality. Most rooms have twin or double beds. Some single rooms are available but they book quickly and require a supplemental payment. Most all rooms have bathrooms en suite, however, guest houses vary in room size and some have private bathrooms across the hall. Rooms are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Travel: I cannot make air travel arrangements for you, but I will provide full instructions on where to meet me. When making your air reservations, please pay close attention to beginning date/ time and meeting place, and the ending place, date and time of your trip. To avoid problems of flight delay and fatigue on the Europe trips, please arrive in the country at least a day before the trip start date. A valid passport is needed for all trips outside the US.

Mexico
With a few exceptions, the general information is the same as already stated. Although not a hiking trip, we do walk every day often on uneven sidewalks, with a lot of ups and downs and at a higher altitude than most are accustomed. Good walking shoes are important. San Miguel climate is sunny, daytime temps in 70’s, night time in the 60’s with low humidity—very nice.

"Every step of the journey is the journey."
– Zen saying