Guided Discovery Tours

Small-Group Cultural Experiences for Active Minds

Discovery is a new style of travel created by VBT Bicycling Vacations and Country Walkers. Immersive, hands-on, locally led, and low-impact by design, it opens doors to destinations we could never reach with biking or walking routes alone, from the Nile to the outback. Now, nothing is off the map.

Everywhere you go, moments unfold that are authentic, low-impact, and unforgettable—crafted by locals, enriched by tradition, and shaped by decades of expertise from VBT and Country Walkers. Discovery isn’t sightseeing. It’s living the culture.

Inclusions

• An expert local leader to introduce you to the best of your destination
• Off-the-beaten-path places you’d never find on your own
• Immersive hands-on experiences daily
• Delicious multi-course meals–a majority are included
• A maximum of 16 fun-loving fellow travelers to share the journey
• Gracious accommodations that are a clean, comfortable home away from home
• Experts to handle all the details
• Tour + Travel Packages include plane tickets, airport shuttles, and pre- and post-tour hotel nights

Culture isn’t something you see—it’s something you do. From cooking with locals to exploring vibrant markets, every moment is immersive.

Each itinerary is shaped by the people who live there, ensuring you experience their culture from their perspective.

Built-in unscheduled time gives you freedom to follow your own path, with expert suggestions always close at hand.

Stimulate your heart and mind without pushing your physical limits—enjoy travel that’s engaging, authentic, and welcoming.

We crafted these itineraries with all the hallmarks that have led guests to trust us for over 50 years—from seamless Tour + Travel Packages to unforgettable cultural experiences you won’t find on your own.

Slow-paced cultural exploring with short walks and gentle movement—great for relaxed, low-impact days.

• Walk up to 1-2 miles over some uneven surfaces, with walk durations of 1-2 hours
• Climb 25 stairs consecutively
• Stand for up to 30 minutes at a time
• May include walking tours, various modes of transportation
• Altitude ranging from zero to 5,000 feet

Light activity with occasional stairs, cobblestones, and short walks on varied surfaces.

• Walk up to 1-3 miles over some uneven surfaces, with walk durations of 1-2 hours
• Climb 40 stairs consecutively
• Stand for up to 60 minutes at a time
• May include outdoor activities, walking tours, various modes of transport
• Altitude ranging from zero to 5,000 feet

Active cultural days with longer village walks, mixed surfaces, and intermittent elevation.

• Walk up to 2-4 miles over steep slopes and uneven surfaces, with walk durations of 2-3 hours
• Climb 60 stairs consecutively
• Stand for up to 90 minutes at a time
• May include outdoor activities, walking tours, various modes of transport
• Altitude ranging from 5,000 to 7,000 feet

Full days of exploration with extended walking, uneven ground, or higher-altitude environments.

• Walk up to 4-6 miles steep slopes and uneven surfaces, with walk durations of 2-4 hours
• Climb 80 stairs consecutively
• Stand for up to 90 minutes at a time
• May include kayaking, rafting, cycling, hiking, and long days
• Altitude ranging from 7,000 to 9,000 feet

Ambitious cultural immersion with long walking days, rugged footing, and sustained elevation.

• Walk up to 6-8 miles over steep slopes and uneven surfaces, with walk durations of 2-4 hours
• Climb 100 stairs consecutively
• Stand for up to 90 minutes at a time
• May include kayaking, rafting, cycling, hiking, and long days
• Altitude ranging from 10,000 feet or more