Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ

I've never been on a walking trip before, can I do this?

A walking vacation is pleasurable if you are overall physically fit, enjoy the outdoors and are able to hike 6-10 miles a day with some inclines. We don't hold contests - you set the pace. We have choices almost every day that include an easier or more challenging walk. You may also decide to take a day off and explore on your own.

What kind of exercise should I do to prepare for this trip?

Any kind of aerobic exercise is a good idea. Walking is the best preparation, particularly up hills and stairs.

Who goes on your adventures?

Our guests come from all parts of the world, with 60% of our guests coming from the United States, 35% from Canada, and the remainder from outside North America .

The average age of our guests is between 40 and 65.

Females hold a slight majority over the males.

Regardless of age or country of origin, all of our guests enjoy walking, the great outdoors and are curious about the natural and human history of the areas they are visiting.

Is there a travel agent who can help me make travel arrangements, purchase trip insurance, and make hotel arrangements for before and after my adventure?

Shelley, our travel consultant can assist you with booking airline tickets, accommodations and cancellation insurance. She can be reached at 1-800-465-7100 or smillett@maritimetravel.ca.

You may also contact our office for assistance with accommodations.

Will I need to have a passport/visa to enter Canada, Bermuda, Scotland, Ireland, Australia or Iceland?

Canada
Citizens and permanent residents of the United States may require a passport, effective January 2007, to visit Canada. All visitors who do not reside in Canada or the USA will be required to show a valid passport in order to enter the country.

Currency: Canadian Approximately $1.00 CDN equals 0.90 US.

Bermuda
Citizens and permanent residents of the United States and Canada do not require a passport or a visa to visit Bermuda but should check with a travel agent to ensure they have the required documents if not traveling with a valid passport. Photo ID and birth certificate would be required. All visitors require a return or onward ticket, or other document of onward transportation, to a country, to which at that time, the passenger has right of entry.

Currency: Bermudian although widely accepts US dollar. Almost on par with US dollar

Iceland
All visitors to Iceland require a valid passport and photo ID .

Currency: Krona - Approximately 70 krona equals $1.00 US or approximately 60 krona equals $1.00 CDN.

Ireland and Scotland
All visitors to Ireland require a valid passport and photo ID.  

Currency: Euro - Approximately 1 Euro equals $1.20 US or approximately $1.40 CDN.

The standard electricity supply is 220 volts AC. Two prone plugs on electrical appliances will require a converter.

Australia
All visitors to Australia require a valid passport and a travel visa.

For further information on passport and visa requirements for your particular country please contact the nearest Embassy or High Commission.