Wilderness TravelReviews of wildernesstravel.com

The trip to the Turquoise Coast was outstanding! From the minute I arrived in Istanbul, everything was taken care of for me and I felt safe the entire time. The ruins along the coast of Turkey are fantastic and not overrun by tourists (like in Greece). Our trip leader was extremely knowledgeable having been born, raised and educated there. The food was terrific -- I love a Turkish breakfast!! The waters were clear, warm and refreshing after a day in the sun. Seeing the flames at the Chimera coming out of the earth was a true highlight, along with the ruins at Ephesus, and the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. What an amazing trip -- I'm so happy I went!

I recently returned from WT’s Turquoise Coast trip in Turkey, and it was truly the trip of a lifetime! Starting in Istanbul and then spending nine days aboard a gulet, swimming in the Mediterranean, I feel like I got to see and learn so much about Turkey. Our guide was so knowledgeable and fantastic to travel with. The food was amazing, and the crew onboard were exceptional. It was such a memorable trip with a great balance of history, time in the water, and wonderful food. I would recommend this trip to anyone!

I did Wilderness Travel's Haute Route trip. Everything was perfect. Great itinerary, accommodations, and meals. And the guides were the best! They really made the trip special.

I joined a WT trip to Norway in August and it was one of the most amazing experiences of my life! The local "characters" that we got to meet along the way really brought the trip to life, the guides were spectacular as well, but these local people were a huge surprise and are what we'll remember forever. Cider makers, fiddle players, troll storytellers, goat farmers, and a family who's been running a hotel for generations. I've always wanted to see the fjords and they didn't disappoint. Our group really lucked out with the weather as well. We'd heard it had been raining all summer, but it was blue skies the entire time we were there in August!

We recently returned from a fantastic 15 day hiking trip with Wilderness Travel, "New Zealand: Ultimate South Island". Our two Kiwi guides were outstanding and managed a complex itinerary with ease and humor. They were both passionate and knowledgable about NZ's biodiversity and history. They were strong communicators, and took the time to build a delightful group rapport. The accomodations, transportation, cuisine and multiple activities offered a nice variety and each was unique to the region visited. The daily hikes/ great walks were invigorating, as well as, stunning. For such an active trip, it was well paced. You really should go & experience it! It is life affirming.

My family traveled to Cape Town and Zimbabwe with Wilderness Travel this summer and was blown away by the experience. Incredible wildlife viewing by safari jeep, mountain bike, train car, boat, and on foot. We spent lots of time in the look up blind watching elephants just a few feet away. (sooo many elephant babies!!), We also saw lions and cubs, giraffe, zebra, warthogs, hyenas. We spent time in the new rhino sanctuary learning about their reintroduction to the park and walking with the rhino. The conservation work Imvelo and Wilderness Travel are doing in the national park is so impactful. It felt good to know our money is contributing to the rhino sanctuary and helping to sustain the local school, medical clinic and surrounding villages there. We will certainly be traveling with Wilderness Travel again!

Our hiking trip with Wilderness Travel to the Amalfi coast was one of our best trips ever! Our guides could not have been better - fun and adventurous; knowledgeable and generous. The meals were extravagant feasts, and our hotels were perfect. The hikes were incredible, full of beautiful vistas and challenging paths. I feel like we know every inch of the Amalfi coast - from the top tip of Mount Vesuvius to the beaches of Capri. Many thanks to JoAnn and Sergio for the careful planning of this fantastic trip!!!

I have traveled with several well known active travel companies over the years and Wilderness Travel is at the top of my list of favorites. Great itineraries, great guides, great everything! They go that extra mile to make these ‘trips of a lifetime’ an amazing experience.