Active & Cultural Tours
in Southern Europe and Beyond
WILD SAGE
What Makes Us Special
LOCAL EXPERT GUIDES
Our experienced guides are enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and love what they do.
HANDPICKED ADVENTURES
We research all of our tours thoroughly to assure you get the best out of every holiday.
EXCITING DESTINATIONS
From the big names to the coolest destinations you’ve never heard of, we’ve got it all!
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Discover Our Tours
Walking & Hiking
We can design tours for almost any walking level (depending on the terrain, of course!), and have tours that go from easy outings to the challenging Alpine hiking of the Dolomites mountains The activity level on our scheduled tours is clearly defined so you know…
Cycling & E-Biking
Some of our guides are also cyclists, and they’d be happy to show you around on two wheels. We can usually find road bikes for rent in most destinations, or try an e-bike, which allows all of the fun with a fraction of the effort (though don’t be fooled…
“Light Active” Tours
You don’t have to go on a “hike” to get your steps in, and sometimes a full day out in a city or exploring an archaeological site can be just as “active” as an organized walk. We’re also aware that we’re not as young as we once were, so we’re happy to offer tours that are…
What Our Customers Say
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Piedmont Gourmet Walking Tour
I’d never been on a tour before and wasn’t sure what to expect, but this trip exceeded all my hopes. Manu and Melissa created an excellent trip that included beautiful hikes, history, delicious local food & wine, charming hotels, a really fun cooking class and more. Everything was presented with keen knowledge and joy. We all felt so well taken care of! They could not have been more thoughtful. They quietly moved the vans in the early mornings to accommodate people’s various hiking desires and when I had a bit of a medical emergency Manu very generously took the day to help me get it sorted. I can’t recommend Wild Sage any more vigorously! I’d love to take another trip with them!
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Sardinia: Hiking through History
This is a great trip. We visited archeological sites of the Nuragic people, a sacred well, a burial tomb, including a tour of one of their villages. The guide explained what is currently known about the ancient civilization which was fascinating and frustrating because there is still so much about them that is unknown. We visited museums which have Nuragic bronzes and stone giants. We hiked through the countryside with panoramic views of coastlines, valleys, and mountains and sightings of a range of wildlife including the last wild horse herd in Europe. Six hundred horses in family groups of 30-40. There were so many wonderful things about this trip: the city guide who spoke a few lines of the native Sardinian language for us and answered all my questions about the language, the guide at the vineyard who was enthusiastic about his job, the park guide who showed us the wild horses, the beautiful beaches where we relaxed and all the Sardinians we met. The food, wine, and hikes were amazing. A huge grazie mille to Manu and Wild Sage for putting this trip together to this wonderful island.
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Dolomites Hike: Val di Funes & Val Rendena
The seven day hike to the Dolomites was definitely a worthwhile trip. I have never been to Italy nor have I taken a tour that was over a single day. I really enjoyed this adventure for a couple of reasons. I liked that we stayed in nicer hotels, which is something I probably wouldn’t do on my own. Having access to whirlpool baths, hot saunas, and other amenities was fun! The single supplement was very reasonable. The hotels were located in smaller towns so we were somehow able to avoid crowds, even though we were there in the middle of summer. That was awesome! I liked that the details of each hike were taken care of, so I did not have to organize anything. Each hike was unique and absolutely beautiful. Exploring different areas added to the interest of our tour and each day was a new adventure! Visiting the huts for lunch was also a fun, cultural experience. Exploring different areas added to the interest of our adventure. Our tour guides, Manu and Melissa, were kind and fun and flexible. They were more like friends than guides. And they knew so much, virtually every question we had was answered. Based on my experience, I would definitely use Wild Sage again.
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Dolomites Hike: Val di Funes & Val Rendena
The trip was amazing. Melissa and Manu were perfect guides and hosts. The hiking was wonderful and different every day. I can't wait to travel with them again.
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Dolomites Hike: Val di Funes & Val Rendena
Great variety of hiking in the spectacular Dolomites. Each day was carefully planned out to ensure a rewarding hike with amazing views, interesting hiking terrain, and most importantly, excellent hut lunches. Our tour guides, Manu and Melissa, took care of all logistical and planning details leaving us free to enjoy the scenery and experience without crowds. Highly recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys mountain scenery and hiking and wants to experience the Dolomites off the beaten path.