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Montana: Glacier National Park
Guided Walking
This hiker’s tour lets you discover the natural wonders of Glacier National Park in style! Our experienced Montana leaders are expert naturalists—showing you the best spots to discover local wildlife. In the evenings, relax in historic mountain lodges with spectacular mountain scenery and mouthwatering cuisine.
Washington: Olympic National Park
Guided Walking
You won’t find many walking tours of Olympic National Park—and that’s exactly what makes this unique naturalists’ adventure so special. Explore temperate rainforests, verdant valleys, and the shores of the Pacific Ocean while learning about local sustainability efforts and vibrant Quinault culture.
Vermont: Fall Foliage
Guided Walking
If you’re looking for a walking adventure that reveals the authentic Vermont, look no further! Meet a third-generation dairy farmer and captivating storyteller, enjoy farm-to-table cuisine, discover colorful fall foliage along the shores of Lake Champlain, and explore the crest of Mount Mansfield.
Maine: Acadia National Park
Guided Walking
Unpack only once and explore the many sides of Acadia National Park. Enjoy five nights at your bayside hotel and explore the quiet side of Mount Desert Island. Ride a boat to Little Cranberry Island and discover the art of lobstering from a Maine lobsterwoman.
Utah: Bryce & Zion Canyons
Guided Walking
You won’t find a walking tour of Utah’s Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks with more flexibility and local expertise than this classic Country Walkers adventure. Your leaders take you off the beaten path to explore Snow Canyon, splash through the Narrows, catch a Bryce Canyon sunrise, and more.
Maine: Portland, Camden & Acadia National Park
Self-Guided Walking
If you’ve ever tried to book a hotel along the coast of Maine in summertime, you already know—it’s not easy. Fortunately, we’ve held rooms at charming hotels… and they’re waiting just for you! This self-guided adventure gives you total flexibility, as you rent a car and drive yourself along the scenic coast, armed with our detailed route notes.
Arizona: Saguaro National Park & the Sonoran Desert
Guided Biking
Soak in sprawling desert landscapes as you coast along Arizona’s versatile ranges. Explore unique animal and plant species at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum and Saguaro National Park. Pedal through high desert landscapes, explore the Arivaca Mercantile, and cycle sections of “The Loop” in Tucson, rated as the #1 bike path in America.
South Carolina & Georgia: Charleston to Savannah
Guided Biking
Enjoy true Southern hospitality as you cycle the picturesque coastline from Charleston to Savannah. Experience a traditional Beaufort social and rub elbows with your neighbors—perhaps even swinging them around while dancing the Virginia Reel.
Georgia & Florida: Jekyll Island & St. Augustine
Guided Biking
Many cycling tours through Florida miss out on historic St. Augustine—but not us! Here, you’ll explore America’s oldest city and sail the Atlantic coast on an authentic schooner. Along the way, you’ll cycle Georgia’s pristine Jekyll Island and kayak a biodiverse salt marsh.
Maine: Acadia National Park
Guided Biking
Spot working lobster boats and faraway islands as you reel along scenic shorelines and forested coves during your biking adventure at Acadia National Park.
Mississippi: The Natchez Trace
Guided Biking
On this enlightening journey through Mississippi’s past and present, you’ll visit grand antebellum plantations, explore the Civil Rights Museum, visit an ancient Native American burial ground, and tour the historic Civil War battlefield at Vicksburg.
Vermont: Lake Champlain Islands, Burlington & Stowe
Guided Biking
Since our inception in 1971, VBT has been guiding group cycling tours throughout the pastoral valleys of our native Vermont. From the artsy-chic waterfront city of Burlington to the peaceful byways of the Champlain Islands to the town of Stowe and its mountain views, you’ll love meeting VBT’s countless Vermont friends.
Maine: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park
Self-Guided Biking
During your Acadia National Park bike tour, you’ll ride at your own pace past quaint fishing harbors, scenic shorelines, forested coves, working lobster boats, and stunning islands.
Vermont: Middlebury Countryside & the Lake Champlain Coast
Self-Guided Biking
Among bike tours in Vermont, this inn-to-inn self-guided itinerary is special. Explore town and country with prolonged stays at two classic inns.
Maryland: Eastern Shore & Chesapeake Bay
Guided Biking
You won’t find another cycling tour like this spin along Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay! In the quaint coastal village of Rock Hall, you’ll be treated like family. Pedal past stately homes, spin through the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, and meet a local fisherman for a cruise on his skipjack.
Colorado: Aspen to Vail, Valleys of the Rockies
Guided Biking
Aspen, Vail, Breckenridge, Glenwood Springs—VBT brings you the Big Four on mostly car-free bike paths. Spin along the shores of the mighty Colorado River, discover a bygone era at Ashcroft Ghost Town, and quaff microbrews over live music in the charming pubs of Vail.
Utah: Bryce Canyon & Zion National Parks
Guided Biking
Your experienced local trip leaders help you choose your own Utah adventure—whether it’s a longer spin to Bryce Canyon’s Rainbow Point, a lush riverside hike through Zion National Park, or a relaxing spa treatment at your resort hotel.
Discover the United States
A hiking tour of the magnificent landscapes and national parks of the United States stirs the soul, allowing you to experience the nation’s staggering natural diversity and variety of scenery in truly unforgettable fashion.
Whether you walk through the lush green forests that blanket the mountains of New England and Washington State, or across the wind-sculpted rock formations and desert terrain of Utah’s Canyonlands or California’s Death Valley, much of the country’s untouched natural resources have been preserved and are considered critical to its people’s national identity.
Stroll through a pastoral state forest, swim in shimmering lakes, or kayak into the wildlife preserves of Vermont and New Hampshire. Amble along coastal paths, sandy beaches, and lazy rivers on Florida’s historic coastline. Visit legendary vineyards of the Pacific Coast and hike among endless fields of grapes ripening in the California sun. Spot bald eagles, elk, and grizzly bears at the hiker’s paradise that is Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. No matter where your hiking tour of the United States takes you, its bountiful ecosystem allows all walkers to find inspiration in its natural majesty.
Country Highlights:
- Walk among the spectacular rock formations of Utah’s Arches National Park.
- Look for otters, seals, and whales as you stroll the Pacific beach of Olympic National Park.
- Marvel at towering redwoods, the legendary tall trees of California’s Muir Woods.
- Sample local delicacies, from steamed lobster in Maine to huckleberry-infused dishes in Montana.
U.S. National Parks System
Initiated with the protection of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park in 1872, the establishment of the U.S. National Park System launched an international movement in the conservation of natural resources. Today the U.S. has 60 national parks across 28 states, each of which offers a unique outdoor adventure experience.
Foliage Season in New England
Hike amid the radiance of New England autumn, where forests sparkle with unforgettable bursts of yellow, orange and read leaves. Stroll through orchards and pluck a tart apple straight from a tree branch, or sample a fresh made warm cider donut or slice of apple pie.
Eat Like a “Locavore”
From community-supported agricultural projects, to fresh ingredients offered at myriad farmer’s markets nationwide, the “locavore” movement—eating foods harvested and grown within one’s own region—has gained significant traction in the United States thanks to its benefits to health and the environment. Sample fresh organic vegetables, locally raised meats and poultry, and sustainably harvested seafood.
Our Walking & Hiking Tours in the United States
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Utah: Bryce & Zion Canyons
Guided Walking Moderate
Days 6 From $ 4,495 Tour Only
You won’t find a walking tour of Utah’s Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks with more flexibility and local expertise than this classic Country Walkers adventure. Your leaders take you off the beaten path to explore Snow Canyon, splash through the Narrows, catch a Bryce Canyon sunrise, and more.
Maine: Portland, Camden & Acadia National Park
Self-Guided Walking Easy to Moderate
Days 7 From $ 2,295 Tour Only
If you’ve ever tried to book a hotel along the coast of Maine in summertime, you already know—it’s not easy. Fortunately, we’ve held rooms at charming hotels… and they’re waiting just for you! This self-guided adventure gives you total flexibility, as you rent a car and drive yourself along the scenic coast, armed with our detailed route notes.
Montana: Glacier National Park
Guided Walking Moderate to Challenging
Days 6 From $ 4,795 Tour Only
This hiker’s tour lets you discover the natural wonders of Glacier National Park in style! Our experienced Montana leaders are expert naturalists—showing you the best spots to discover local wildlife. In the evenings, relax in historic mountain lodges with spectacular mountain scenery and mouthwatering cuisine.
Maine: Acadia National Park
Guided Walking Easy to Moderate
Days 6 From $ 4,295 Tour Only
Unpack only once and explore the many sides of Acadia National Park. Enjoy five nights at your bayside hotel and explore the quiet side of Mount Desert Island. Ride a boat to Little Cranberry Island and discover the art of lobstering from a Maine lobsterwoman.
Vermont: Fall Foliage
Guided Walking Easy to Moderate
Days 6 From $ 3,395 Tour Only
If you’re looking for a walking adventure that reveals the authentic Vermont, look no further! Meet a third-generation dairy farmer and captivating storyteller, enjoy farm-to-table cuisine, discover colorful fall foliage along the shores of Lake Champlain, and explore the crest of Mount Mansfield.
Washington: Olympic National Park
Guided Walking Easy to Moderate
Days 6 From $ 4,295 Tour Only
You won’t find many walking tours of Olympic National Park—and that’s exactly what makes this unique naturalists’ adventure so special. Explore temperate rainforests, verdant valleys, and the shores of the Pacific Ocean while learning about local sustainability efforts and vibrant Quinault culture.
Maryland: Eastern Shore & Chesapeake Bay
Guided Biking Easy
Days 6 From $ 2,845 Tour Only
You won’t find another cycling tour like this spin along Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay! In the quaint coastal village of Rock Hall, you’ll be treated like family. Pedal past stately homes, spin through the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, and meet a local fisherman for a cruise on his skipjack.
Utah: Bryce Canyon & Zion National Parks
Guided Biking Easy to Moderate
Days 6 From $ 3,345 Tour Only
Your experienced local trip leaders help you choose your own Utah adventure—whether it’s a longer spin to Bryce Canyon’s Rainbow Point, a lush riverside hike through Zion National Park, or a relaxing spa treatment at your resort hotel.
Maine: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park
Self-Guided Biking Easy to Moderate
Days 4 From $ 1,945 Tour Only
During your Acadia National Park bike tour, you’ll ride at your own pace past quaint fishing harbors, scenic shorelines, forested coves, working lobster boats, and stunning islands.
Vermont: Middlebury Countryside & the Lake Champlain Coast
Self-Guided Biking Easy to Moderate
Days 5 From $ 1,795 Tour Only
Among bike tours in Vermont, this inn-to-inn self-guided itinerary is special. Explore town and country with prolonged stays at two classic inns.
Expert Local Leaders
Experience your destination like an insider with people who call it home.
Eric Kessler
Eric Kessler studied the natural history of the Olympic Peninsula in college and has explored its jagged peaks and forested valleys as a wilderness traveler ever since. Eric has guided worldwide and pursues his parallel photography career documenting the planet’s native peoples and ecosystems, including a writing/photo project on the Olympic Peninsula’s Elwha River, which was part of the largest dam removal and watershed restoration project in US history. Eric often guides in our National Parks with his partner and co-guide Heather Harding.
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