Any adult can join The Wayfaring Band on tour!

Our trips are open to adults who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), as well as caregivers, students, teachers, professionals, activists, retirees, and interested community members. Many of our virtual offerings are now open to the whole family… not just adults.

No matter your desire for exploration, growth, and transformation, The Wayfaring Band has an adventure in store for you. Be a part of it!

All members of the band have access to the same experiences on tour: adventurous activities, recreation and relaxation with friends, and a chance to increase life and leadership skills by participating in our vigorous social leadership program.

We limit each tour to approximately 16 travelers including staff, which helps ensure an intimate, customized experience. Unless otherwise noted, fees listed are all-inclusive, covering all meals, tips, activities, lodging, and transportation originating from Denver.

Our programs are best for travelers who can be successful with a 1:4 staff-to-client ratio. If you have more questions about if our programs are a fit for you, check out the FAQ sections of our various Traveler pages, or feel free to contact us to learn more. Ready to register? Shoot us an email!

2026 Tour Release Party

Illegal Pete’s Northside (1851 W 38th Street, Denver, CO)

November 12th, 5:00-10:00pm

Open House, all welcome!

Join us for a night of good eats and good people as we announce where we are off to next in 2026! This is your first chance to learn about our next season of programming, sign up for tours, and meet your fellow travelers, all while supporting the Band!

Over the course of the evening, Illegal Pete’s will be donating 50% of profits straight back to our mission, so come hungry, bring a friend, and stay awhile!

Tours will be released promptly at 5:00pm MST online and in person, via an online form. Please sign up for our newsletter to learn more (sign up at the bottom of this page)!

Ireland and the wild atlantic way

(Full, accepting signups for waitlist)

October 7th - 17th [11 days | 10 nights]

$6,800 all inclusive

Let’s journey across the pond to the Emerald Isle! Starting in Dublin, we’ll immerse ourselves in the striking Irish culture, from pubs to public markets, live music and brilliant local food, and get the tour of a lifetime at The Little Museum of Dublin. From Galway to Dingle to the many towns in between, we’ll explore castles on remote countrysides, ancient stone formations, miles of rolling green hills and stone fences, and sheep - we’ll see lots of sheep. We’ll hope for blue skies at the Cliffs of Moher and sip on Irish Whiskey when it’s cool and rainy. Order up for Shepherd's Pie, soda bread, Irish stew, seafood chowder, and heaps of potatoes in every form. Are the green rolling hills, warm culture, and delicious accents calling your name?! Erin go Bragh

Passport required. This trip is best for travelers who are okay with long travel days and excited to experience a different culture.

Mini Magazine: I’ve Been Not Going Anywhere Since I’ve Been Here

A Handmade Zine Chronicling Nearly A Year in the Lives of Some Waylaid Wayfarers

The records and reflections compiled in this zine include activities, memories, conversations, collaborations, and celebrations of our collective efforts to resist loneliness and fear during a time of extreme change and uncertainty. By centering the lived experiences of people with Down syndrome, autism, developmental delays, genetic differences, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), we aim to capture the vital voices of our community, preserving and uplifting them for future generations.

You can enjoy the zine online by downloading the digital viewing version below. If you’d like to print your own copy at home, download the printable version instead, and then be sure to print on both sides of the paper for the best results.

It’s free to enjoy our zine, but we invite you to make a tax-deductible online donation to help keep our engine running until we’re back on the road again. Thank you!

BIPOC Caucus POSTER: How do race and disability intersect?

A Graphic Recording of Discussions between Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC) with and without Disabilities

On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man, was killed in Minneapolis, Minnesota while being arrested for allegedly using a counterfeit bill. In the weeks that followed, protests in support of Black lives and against police brutality erupted around the world. Within our local community, we wondered how Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC) with and without disabilities were being affected. We created a discussion group that included both program participants and staff members of color from the band so they could discuss the intersection of race and disability in a safe space among peers. The caucus met weekly through July and August and included 19 members of The Wayfaring Band. For the final three sessions, the caucus members were joined by a graphic recorder who bore witness to their conversations and recorded the highlights, designing a poster in four parts. The poster poses three essential questions:

• How has racism harmed me?

• What does belonging mean to me?

• How can you help?

People with disabilities make up a third to half of all people killed by law enforcement officers. Disabled people of color, in particular Black and Native people with disabilities, experience the highest risk. We invite our community to spend some time reflecting on the suggestions outlined in the lower section of the poster, titled “How Can You Help?” We all play a role in dismantling white supremacy culture and embodying anti-racist ideals.

Feel free to download a copy of the poster so it’s easier to view on your computer. You may also print the poster to hang in your home or office.