Anyone can travel with The Wayfaring Band!

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.

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!

HONOLULU, HAWAII - FULL

February 2-8, 2020 | 7 days / 6 nights

Cost: $4,400 all-inclusive originating in Denver. FULL for band members.

Leadership Fellow Cost: $3,600 all-inclusive originating in Denver. FULL for leadership fellows.

Contact us to register and/or to request a scholarship application. 

Aloha, and Hau’oli Makahiki Hou! Kiss your winter blues goodbye: we’re heading to the island of Oahu for a week of sun, sand, and surf. We’ll relax on Waikiki Beach, drink coconut water straight from the source, learn about the island’s rich Polynesian culture at an authentic luau, and hike to the top of Le’Ahi crater for a panoramic view of Honolulu. If you’re craving some ono grindz (delicious food) and love that low-key island lifestyle, this is the tour for you!

This trip is best for travelers who enjoy swimming, boating / other water activities, light hiking, and who don’t mind heat / humidity. Our return flight to Denver is a red-eye, so our final night of travel we’ll be sleeping on the plane.

// POSTPONED: TBD // ROUTE 66 ROAD TRIP: TEXAS PANHANDLE & NEW MEXICO

Previously scheduled for March 22-28, 2020 | 7 days, 6 nights

Cost: $3,200 all-inclusive originating in Denver. FULL for band members.

Leadership Fellow Cost: $2,200 all-inclusive originating in Denver. FULL for leadership fellows.

Contact us to register and/or to request a scholarship application.

Get your kicks on Route 66! Nobody plans an old-school road trip like The Wayfaring Band: if vintage Americana is right up your alley, we’ve got a spring break adventure with your name on it. This March we’ll be serving up retro neon signs, roadside attractions, western movie sets, gas station coffee, exotic varieties of jerky, mom-n-pop motels, and more. From Denver we’ll cruise on down to the Texas Panhandle, where we’re sure to encounter some Wild West wonders in and around Amarillo. Palo Duro Canyon is the second largest canyon in the U.S., and we’ll appreciate this natural treasure from top to bottom. Then, there’s only one thing that can counter the splendor of Mother Nature: the kitsch and camp of Route 66! We’ll motor west into New Mexico, snapping photos of every odd outpost, cool diner, and strange Plaster-of-Paris statue we encounter. Next we’ll cruise the Turquoise Trail north into Santa Fe, where we’ll pause to visit Meow Wolf, the world-famous, immersive art installation / multimedia experience housed in a bowling alley owned by George R. R. Martin (true story!). Finally, we’ll stick to the backroads as we make our way back into colorful Colorado, visiting Great Sand Dunes National Park, a UFO watchtower, some relaxing hot springs, and even a wolf sanctuary before heading home. We won’t quit until we have white line fever, baby! 

Drive time will be limited to 5 hours or less per day, but this trip is still best for travelers who enjoy long drives and can handle frequent transitions.

THE ROCKABILLY ROADHOUSE: A VIDEO MIXTAPE YOU CAN COOK TO!

Saturday, May 9, 2020 | Video link will be posted at 4pm on 5/9/20. Watch the video while you make dinner!

It’s FREE to enjoy our video mixtape, but we invite you to make a tax-deductible online donation to help the band weather the stay-at-home storm. Cheers, Daddio!

This family-friendly, ASL-interpreted video mixtape will feature original music from past artists-in-residence, as well as video cameos from some of our veteran wayfarers. It’s fast, it’s fun, and it’s free! Crank up the volume and enjoy the mixtape while you prepare dinner on Saturday, May 9th. Then give what you can, and keep the band on the road… virtually!

// POSTPONED: TBD // MACHU PICCHU, PERU

Previously scheduled for May 15-23, 2020 | 9 days / 8 nights

Cost: $5,500 all-inclusive originating in Denver. Scholarships available!

Leadership Fellow Cost: $5,500 all-inclusive originating in Denver. Scholarships available!

Contact us to register and/or to request a scholarship application.

Ready to scratch a destination off your bucket list? Join the band on a legendary journey to Machu Picchu, one of the most iconic travel destinations in the world. Built high in the Andes Mountains at the height of the Inca Empire, Machu Picchu’s breathtaking vistas and singular architectural style have been dazzling visitors since the site first became known to outsiders just over a century ago. Our adventure begins in Lima, where we’ll enjoy a quick urban exploration and acclimate to the southern hemisphere… where our spring is their fall! Next, we’re off to Cusco, the ancestral capital of the Inca Empire. Together we’ll learn about this remarkable civilization: at its height, 40,000 Incas governed a territory with 10 million subjects that spoke over 30 different languages. It was the largest and richest empire ever seen in the Americas; in fact, during its height in the 15th and 16th centuries, it was the largest empire in the world. We’ll explore the complex and ultimately tragic history of the Inca, marvel at the beauty of the Sacred Valley, and experience the famed hospitality of the Quechua community of Huilloc, where residents balance practicing ancient customs with surviving in a modern world. If you’re eager to try new foods, make new friends, and delight in the colorful textiles and world-class art and architecture of Peru, join us for this unforgettable adventure.

Passport required. Please be aware that our initial connecting flight into Peru is a red-eye, so our first night of travel we’ll be sleeping on the plane. After a full day in Lima, we’ll fly to Cusco. From there, we will be taking the train (not hiking) into Machu Picchu. However, this trip is still best for travelers who enjoy easy to moderate hiking due to other activities on the itinerary. If you prefer to move at a slower pace or need help with hiking, that’s okay! We just want to make sure everyone who chooses this trip enjoys the challenge of mountain exploration and is healthy enough to stay safe at high altitudes (over 11,000 feet).

Earth Knack Stone Age Skills Camp, Crestone, CO

June 17-21, 2020 | 5 days / 4 nights

Cost: $2,400 all-inclusive originating in Denver. Scholarships available!

Leadership Fellow Cost: $1,600 all-inclusive originating in Denver. Scholarships available!

Contact us to register or to request a scholarship application.

“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” John Muir knew that going to the mountains was going home: what better way to restore the integrity of our hearts and minds than by running away to the woods? This June we’re off to Earth Knack, a Stone Age skills camp based on the banks of Cottonwood Creek in Crestone, Colorado. The Wayfaring Band first visited the camp in the summer of 2013, and we loved it so much that it’s the only repeat destination we’ve offered in nearly eight years of programming! Earth Knack has been offering primitive skills courses, wilderness treks, and classes in sustainable modern life skills to people of all ages since 1990. Robin Blankenship, Earth Knack founder and former artist-in-residence with The Wayfaring Band, will provide the band with top-quality instruction in a variety of outdoor living skills, including making fire from friction, plant and animal fiber felting and weaving, edible and medicinal plant properties, ancestral weaponry, and more! We’ve got outings planned to The Great Sand Dunes National Park, a traditional Buddhist stupa on the side of a mountain, and a local pool and hot springs. Round out each fun-filled day with live music and stories around our evening campfires, and you’ve got an adventure to remember. Join us!

We will be camping outside in tents, using composting outdoor toilets, and showering infrequently. This trip is best for travelers who enjoy the outdoors and like to learn new things! A small, shallow creek separates the tent site from the cooking area. Travelers will need to cross a log bridge to get back and forth several times daily. Staff can provide support.

Seattle, Washington - FULL for band members (email us to join the wait list)

July 7-12, 2020 | 6 days / 5 nights

Cost: $4,000 all-inclusive originating in Denver. FULL for band members.

Leadership Fellow Cost: $3,000 all-inclusive originating in Denver. One spot open and scholarships available!

Contact us to register or to request a scholarship application.

We’re off to see the wizard! Well, we’re off to the Emerald City, anyway, and you never know who we’ll encounter along the way. Seattle is the jewel of the Pacific Northwest, a land of lush green spaces, wonderful waterfront activities, and an infamous alternative music scene. We’ll watch fish fly at the Pike Place Market, sip coffee at the world’s first Starbucks, get a 360-degree view of the city from the iconic Space Needle, and learn about the city’s musical history at the Museum of Pop Culture. And of course, it wouldn’t be a trip to Seattle without a ferry ride. Away we go!

This tour is wheelchair-accessible.

Redwoods & Wine Country, Northern California

August 2-8, 2020 | 7 days / 6 nights

Cost: $4,000 all-inclusive originating in Denver. Scholarships available!

Leadership Fellow Cost: $3,000 all-inclusive originating in Denver. Scholarships available!

Contact us to register or to request a scholarship application.

Northern California is a treasure trove of natural wonders, and we plan to appreciate them all -- up close and personal! We’ll fly into San Francisco and then road trip up the Pacific Coast Highway, enjoying tasty oysters, fresh sea breezes, and hopefully some sea otter sightings as we go. Next we’ll visit Armstrong Redwoods State National Reserve, where we’ll marvel at the tallest living trees on the planet. Along our route we’ll explore many of Northern California’s charming towns, including Guerneville, Healdsburg, and Santa Rosa. Finally, we’ll rest our road-weary bodies in a time-honored fashion: feet up with a glass of wine! Members of Kendall’s family operate the Hafner Vineyard in Alexander Valley, and they’ll host us for a special tour of the vineyard, winery, and wine cave. Don’t worry… we won’t forget to taste the merchandise! If you’ve been California dreaming, this is the tour for you.

Drive time will be limited to 4 hours or less per day, but this trip is still best for travelers who enjoy long drives and can handle frequent transitions.

GUnnison, Colorado

September 3-6, 2020 | 4 days / 3 nights

Cost: $2,200 all-inclusive originating in Denver. Scholarships available!

(Leadership program not offered for the Gunnison Tour)

Brand new to The Wayfaring Band community? Give our style of travel a try without having to venture too far from home. Join the band for a fun and relaxing long weekend up in beautiful Gunnison, Colorado. We’ll marvel at the majesty of mountain passes, enjoy fishing and boating on Blue Mesa Reservoir, and connect with some Gunni locals when we party with our pals from Six Points. 75% of spots for this trip are reserved for travelers new to The Wayfaring Band community. If you’ve been itching to join the band for a while, now is your chance! 

This tour is wheelchair-accessible. We also invite travelers who may need more one-on-one support to join this adventure.

Coastal Maine & Acadia National Park - FULL for band members (email us to join the wait list)

October 18-24, 2020 | 7 days / 6 nights

Cost: $4,000 all-inclusive originating in Denver. FULL for band members.

Leadership Fellow Cost: $3,000 all-inclusive originating in Denver. Spots open and scholarships available!

Contact us to register or to request a scholarship application.

Lobster, lobster, and more lobster! Join the band as we explore magnificent Maine in prime leaf-peeping season. We’ll embark on our autumn adventure from Boston, from which we’ll road trip north through New England, discovering the many quaint coastal villages and charming fishing harbors of coastal Maine. In Kennebunkport we’ll stroll along Goose Rocks Beach until we reach the small lobster fishing village of Cape Porpoise, counting lighthouses along the way. We’ll explore Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island, where we’ll visit Acadia National Park, one of the true treasures of the entire National Park system. Oh, and did we mention we’re going to eat a lot of lobster?? If you like beautiful vistas, pebbled beaches, quaint craft shops, and picturesque cottages, this is the tour for you!

Drive time will be limited to 4 hours or less per day, but this trip is still best for travelers who enjoy long drives and can handle frequent transitions.

THE BARN RAISER: A HONKY-TONK HOEDOWN

Saturday, November 14, 2020 | 5:30-9PM with a free dance class offered at 6pm

Plymouth Hall / First Plymouth Congregational Church / 3501 S. Colorado Blvd., Cherry Hills, CO 80113. Free parking available onsite.

$20/person ($10/ea children 12 and under). Tickets available online in October or at the door on the night of the event.

Bring the whole family and enjoy tangy barbecue, sudsy sarsaparilla and beer, and the honky-tonk stylings of local musicians. Tempt fate when you purchase a surprise goodie bag from our Mystery Mercantile, or score some Wayfaring swag, including trucker hats, patches, t-shirts, hoodies, car decals, bracelets, and brand-new enamel pins featuring our motto, “Everybody In.” With dancing, shopping, eating, and drinking, there’s an option for everyone. Dress in your western best, folks, for a honky-tonk hoedown that will really spin your spurs. Wheelchair accessible, ASL interpreted, and family friendly.

Food and drink are included in entry, but bring a little pocket money to support our fundraising efforts and to take advantage of the silent auction, Mystery Mercantile, and to score some Wayfaring swag.