Trip Types

A Community Of Likeminded Explorers

We are a Canadian travel company that creates trips that cater to Canadian travellers who share a passion for adventure. As embodied in our Traveller's Creed, we approach each journey with excitement, openness, and respect for the cultures we encounter.

This shared ethos creates a harmonious group dynamic, ensuring that we're always in good company. (While not all of our travelling members are Canadian, our groups always consist of a vast majority of Canadians, with no more than a few non-Canadian members on any given trip.)

Expert Care and Guidance

Every Wheel & Anchor trip is accompanied by a well-travelled host. Our hosts are more than tour escorts; they're facilitators of memorable experiences. They take care of the logistical details, allowing you to focus on the joy of discovery. More importantly, they foster a convivial atmosphere, ensuring that the group dynamic enhances your travel experience. Every trip also includes our local in-country guides who are among the best in their field and bring the local knowledge and perspective sought by our members.
Balanced itineraries

We understand that the best travel experiences strike a balance between structure and freedom. Our itineraries are thoughtfully put together to include all the important highlights of a destination, without being overwhelming and all-inclusive. We know the importance to our members for personal exploration, so we always incorporate free time for discovery and serendipitous encounters.
Culinary Excellence

At Wheel & Anchor, we recognize that food and drink are not only integral to the travel experience, they can make the difference between a good trip and an exceptional one. Our trips emphasize culinary experiences with every meal being an opportunity to explore the culture.

Four ways to go

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LiveAway

Stay longer, settle in, and experience a destination with the rhythm of local life.
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Sojourn

Thoughtfully paced journeys that create time for culture, conversation, and discovery.
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Experiential

Our most robust itineraries for those who want to pack it in.
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Nauticals

Enjoy the front row view from the water with peaceful nights and fresh morning swims.
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Compare trip features

Trip Type	LiveAways	Sojourn	Experiential	Nauticals
Total Duration	2–3 weeks (combinable)	2+ weeks	2+ weeks	2+ weeks
Stay per Destination	7 to 14 nights per location	3–5 nights per location	2–4 nights per location	Land segments before/after the cruise; multiple on-water stops
Schedule	Highly flexible: full/half-day excursions every other day, informal social events, with optional add-on experiences.	Structured excursions combined with a full free day at most locations, offering a balance between guided discovery and exploration.	Robust itineraries with some meals at leisure and occasional unstructured time.	Land portions offer robust excursions, while the nautical leg allows for relaxed cruising with guided experiences at each port.
Group Size	10 to 18 people	9 to 18 people	9 to 18 people	6 to 30 people depending on the vessel (with smaller excursion groups)

A Paris café terrace at night, every table full

LiveAways

Embrace the art of slow travel

Sometimes the most profound travel experiences come from truly immersing yourself in a destination. Our LiveAway programs are thoughtfully designed for those who seek to deeply connect with a place, its people, and its culture.

These extended stays offer an opportunity to experience a region not as a tourist, but as a temporary local; it really makes a world of difference. They are the most relaxed of all of our trips.

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Sojourn

Immersive journeys for the discerning traveller

True exploration requires more than just passing through a destination. Our Sojourn trips are designed for those who seek a deeper connection with the places they visit. These journeys offer a perfect balance between structured discovery and personal exploration, allowing you to savour each destination at a more leisurely pace.

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Itsukushima Shrine and its floating torii gate on Miyajima, Japan

Experiential

Discover the world's kaleidoscope of colors

Travel can be a transformative experience that engages all your senses and broadens your horizons. Our Experiential trips are thoughtfully designed for those who seek to explore the rich tapestry of our world, venturing beyond the typical tourist routes to uncover authentic experiences and hidden treasures.

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A sailing yacht on calm water off the New Zealand coast

Nauticals

Intimate voyages on captivating waters

At Wheel & Anchor, we believe that the most extraordinary journeys often unfold on the water. Our Nauticals are carefully crafted experiences designed for those who seek to explore the world's most enchanting waterways in an intimate and immersive manner. These voyages offer a perfect blend of aquatic adventure and cultural discovery, allowing you to experience destinations from a unique perspective.

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Our community

More than a trip. A travelling community.

Join Canadians who like to travel the way we do. It's free, and you don't need to have booked a trip.

First look at new trips

Members hear about new departures before they go on sale.
Kaffee Klatches and Socials

Coffee online with other members, and get-togethers across Canada.
Friends before you fly

Meet the people you'll travel with long before the first morning.

Join the community

Free to join. Stories and new trips most Saturdays.

Trip Types

A Community Of Likeminded Explorers

Expert Care and Guidance

Balanced itineraries

Culinary Excellence