If you enjoy hiking, the Slovenia Hiking Trip is for you!! I just returned from this trip with Mary as our guide. The trip is a combination of challenging hiking (with a few bonus hikes that you can participate in or opt out), relaxing sunrise paddling boarding, and fun rafting and biking. Throw in some delicious meals and a few geology and history lessons, an awesome Slovenian guide (Aljaz) and it culminates in a spectacular 8 days. Slovenia is absolutely gorgeous with the friendliest people. This was my second EC trip and I had Mary as my EC guide both times. She rocks (inside joke, as she is a geologist)!! I’m a mountain girl at heart but I would go on any trip EC offers, if I knew Mary was guiding. She was always upbeat and encouraging, her communication with the entire group was excellent, and I always felt safe. Great experience!!

Can’t say enough amazing things about Explorer Chick Adventure Trips! I recently did the Shenandoah National Park hiking trip with my sister and five other women who started as complete strangers but quickly became friends. The entire experience was unforgettable, but the absolute highlight of the trip was our incredible guides, Christina and Savannah. These women deserve 5 stars across the board for everything, customer care, knowledge, leadership, encouragement, fun, and heart. They were so attentive to everyone’s dietary needs and restrictions, always checking in and making sure every woman felt comfortable, included, and supported. They set the perfect pace for the group and created such a positive, uplifting environment. Christina and Savannah are extremely knowledgeable about the trails, terrain, and hiking experience overall. You can tell they are experienced athletes, adventurers, and truly passionate about what they do. Beyond their skills, what inspired me most was watching two such strong, accomplished women genuinely dedicate themselves to lifting up and encouraging other women to believe in their own strength and push beyond their comfort zones. This trip was so much more than hiking. It was empowering, inspiring, healing, fun, and full of connection. I left feeling stronger, more confident, and so grateful for the experience and the friendships made along the way. Highly, highly recommend Explorer Chick Adventure Trips and if you get Christina and Savannah as your guides, you are incredibly lucky!

My sister and I participated in a 3 day Shenandoah Hiking Adventure and it was an exceptional experience, in large part because of our two guides, Christina and Savannah. They are both incredible woman with a vast knowledge of hiking in the wilderness and an intense passion for all that they do, which includes leading many, many expeditions throughout the U.S., and around the world. We felt so fortunate that we had them as guides because they have so many years of experience hiking in a diverse range of terrains and climate zones, couples with years of experience as a guides, which means they have highly honed skills when it comes to leading participants during all of our hikes, and through all aspects of the tour experience. One of the challenges of leading tours like this is that participants vary greatly in their levels of experience, fitness, and personality styles, and yet, both Christina and Savannah managed this challenge with great facility. They were able to create an environment that fostered connection and camaraderie, and that encouraged everyone to challenge themselves in positive and growth-enhancing ways. Additionally, the hikes we took were all spectacular. The beauty of the Shenandoah's is incredible. I experienced so much peace, pleasure and joy from the time we spent hiking along various trails. For anyone who enjoys time in nature, or who wants an opportunity for nature immersion, this tour definitely fits the bill. Additionally, Explorer Chicks does a great job of planning and communicating all of the logistics which made it possible to let go of everyday hassles and to be fully present for the wonderful experiences that were offered through this tour.

Wonderful Explorer Chick hiking/glamping trip with my sister in Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park! Our guides - Lauren and Christina - were fantastic, the weather was glorious, and the landscape was stunning. We hiked through rivers and up mountainsides and rappelled down a few. Already looking forward to our next adventure!

Just returned from an amazing 4-day hiking trip in Zion & Bryce National Parks in Utah.  Explorer Chick made it all seem effortless; they took care of EVERYTHING....imagine not having to decide what to cook, shop, prepare, clean up - that, to me was heaven!! I can't say enough about our guides; Kirstie & Lauren were Fabulous!! They provided suggestions on what to pack & how to layer for the days weather & planned activity . Not only were they informative about the area but they were super supportive, both mentally & physically - whether you needed encouragement to conquer that last mile or confidence to handle the heights both guides had your back every time. The accommodations were fun & comfortable, meals & snacks were abundant & delicious and they took into consideration dietary needs if necessary.  They also took all the photos so you could stash your phone & just enjoy every moment without missing anything. Our group had so much fun sharing stories, laughing & singing - my only regret was not booking a trip sooner and now all I can think about is when and where to go next?!?! If you're looking at this group just book it, you won't regret it!

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!! This was my first experience: Kayla and Kaylin were incredible guides, they are fun, caring, incredibly knowledgeable, patient, helpful, kind, strong and super inviting. The itinerary is incredibly thought out! I love that all I had to do was show up!!! Thank you! I wanted to do this trip for physical and mental challenge and mission was accomplished. We had a great group of strong ladies that made the trip above and beyond! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND explorer chicks!!! Thank you for a memorable trip!!!! Let's do this!!!! This was my second experience: I rebooked with EC because I had a fabulous time going to the smokies with EC. For my second experience with EC I chose the 4 day Moab trip. I was very fortunate to have Lauren and Savannah as my guides, they are extremely experienced in all the elements, give practical directions on how to be efficient during hiking and are just plain cool women. They empowered us all, adjusted to people's needs/ wants and gently let our group know that we could do it! Again the itinerary is incredibly thought out and I love not having to think about ANY plan, it is delightful and big change from my day-to-day. Thank you Lauren, Savannah and our sweet group! Highly recommend !

My first Explorer Chick (EC) trip did not disappoint. Having been to Iceland before, hiking to far off sites allowed for new experiences. Our EC guide Mary did an exceptional job wrangling us, keeping everyone happy, engaged, and always had "snacks on the bus." Weather in Iceland is tricky this time of year, but it didn't stop the fun and excitement, Mary did alot of work behind the scenes, coordinating alternate plans as needed. The laughs, talks, and camaraderie with fellow chicks was a bonus! I will definitely check out other trips with EC!

Had a FABULOUS first trip with Explorer Chick in the Smoky Mountains in late Oct/early Nov. I'm new to hiking and was nervous about my ability to handle mountain trails and about my limited knowledge of camping/glamping. EC took care of everything, and I had an amazing experience! The pre-trip guidance was helpful because I didn't know where to start in terms of packing or preparing. Once we were on-site, our guides, Christina & Savannah, were the BEST!! Knowledgeable, supportive, energetic and great fun to be with. They handled every detail of the trip with great poise and expertise, and instilled confidence and built camaraderie in our rambunctious group of women! The hikes were spectacular (the fall foliage was a wonderful bonus), the pottery class was a blast, and learning about the history and ecology of the Smoky Mountains along the way was rewarding. Food was delicious and nourishing (TY Christina & Savannah!!) and the accommodations were clean & comfortable. Best of all, that rambunctious group of smart, funny, supportive and adventurous women are now friends. Looking forward to my next adventure with Explorer Chick!!

I used Explorer Chick for the first time in October for a hiking trip to Jordan. Everything was handled very professionally from the initial contact to book the trip to the end of the trip. Our guides were extremely knowledgable, fun and organized. The front office is very organized, as well. I am using Explorer Chick again for Red Rock hiking next year.

This was my first Explorer Chick trip and it exceeded all of my expectations. We went on the 4 day hiking trip in Moab with our fantastic guides, Mary and Christina. Everything was thoughtfully arranged and organized, right down to the morning coffee. They took tremendous care of us, and we wanted for nothing. The selection of hikes was perfect, just strenuous enough to make you feel challenged and invigorated, but not too much to wear you down. I loved this trip and cannot say enough wonderful things about Explorer Chick! They are the BEST!!!