Founder
Gordon Dreger
Gordon is the founder of W&A and has travelled to 94 countries. He has lived in Canada, Europe, and Asia.
You're in good hands
Every Wheel & Anchor trip is led by one of our well-travelled hosts who are absolute experts in hospitality.
We’re about great trips, great hospitality, and great people.
Those are the biggest ‘x factors’ that influence how good a travel experience can be, and the first step in getting the people factor right is picking a great host. Organized, quick on their feet, and convivial, our hosts are what enable you to relax knowing that the details are taken care of.
The most interesting hosts tend not to be career tour hosts, but rather people who live interesting lives pursuing their passions and that also like to travel. Our hosts also have background in hospitality, so they are aligned with Wheel & Anchor at a deep level.
Wheel & Anchor Hosts
Curious travellers, thoughtful planners, and welcoming hosts.
Founder
Gordon is the founder of W&A and has travelled to 94 countries. He has lived in Canada, Europe, and Asia.
W&A Host
Amber is one of our hosts and a successful entrepreneur who has travelled solo through parts of the world that are not for the faint of heart.
In their words
“The value was good. Not only were there options and things you could choose, but also the amount of time spent, and the security, and the availability of [the host]. You can’t just buy that: somebody you can trust, and go to them and say, ‘I need this,’ or ‘What would you do about that?’ And I think that part of a community and family sense was worth everything.”
“Our host was superb. Not only is he an excellent captain with lots of boating experience, he is great with people - always looking after each individual and making them feel comfortable. We saw him go beyond his duties numerous times, to address concerns and ensure that all of his guests were well taken care of.”
“We had a very attentive host. She was consistently positive and seemed to genuinely enjoy her job and coordinating our group. She was wonderful in every conceivable way and I would not hesitate to go on another trip with her as the host.”
“Our host was absolutely outstanding. He was very attentive, and prompt in adjusting to minor changes in the itinerary. He connected with us on a daily basis to “check the pulse”.”
“The host was a people person, more looking at the mixing of the people, and the personal interactions were as important as the interactions with the place being visited. Creating those memories together and creating that family-like atmosphere was very different from other trips we’ve had with hosts. I think we carry those memories with us.”
While some other companies in the travel business don’t compensate their hosts, we do. I believe this is a more ethical practice, and it ensures the integrity of the Wheel & Anchor standard of both trips and trip hosts.
Group travel presents a completely different series of challenges than travelling alone, even when following a prepared itinerary, and it’s important that our hosts have a firsthand feel for the dynamics of group travel.
It goes without saying that it behooves one to be organized when travelling, and this is 1000x more important when you are
and thus prepared for the inevitable curveballs travel throws at us on occasion. A certain unflappability in the face of chaos is a trait you’ll find our in people.
We’re all here to share in the joy of travel with you, and we believe the very act of sharing the experience enhances it for us all.
The first step to a great trip is picking a great host.
Interested in learning what it takes to be a host? Learn how to apply.