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Past Group Trips

  • I am honored and blown away by the fact that I have now curated and lead 42 GROUPS of amazing people around our BEAUTIFUL planet! Thank you SO much for trusting & choosing me to guide you. I am extremely grateful for each one of you.

    Yosemite, CA X’s 12 – 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022 (X’S 2), 2023

    Iceland – March 2014

    Napa, CA – April 2014

    Peru – November 2018

    Bali, Indonesia – February 2019

    Borneo, Malaysia – February 2019

    Pacifica, CA – April 2019

    Lake Tahoe, CA – June 2019

    Mexico – October 2019

    Lake Merced, CA – June 2020

    Dominican Republic – July 2020

    La Jolla, CA – August 2020

    Northern California – September 2020

    Monterey, CA – September 2020

    French Polynesia – November/December 2020

    Ecuador (w/ Mexico extension) – December 2020/January 2021

    Stanislaus National Forest, CA X’s 2 – June 2021

    Costa Rica – July 2021

    Mexico – September 2021

    Uganda – November 2021

    Italy – April 2022

    El Salvador – July 2022

    Nicaragua – July 2022

    Ireland & Northern Ireland – November 2022

    Chile (lead remotely) – January 2023

    Point Reyes National Park, CA – February 2023

    Mystery Destination - June 2023

    Hawaii - September 2023

    Brazil/pPraguay/Argentina/Panama - November 2023

    UP NEXT – Mystery Destination, March/April 2024 (SOLD OUT), Canada, August 2024 (Spaces Available), & Alaska, October 2024 (1 Space Available)

    Check out ALL of my FINAL, upcoming 2024 trips —> HERE

    2024 is my last year of leading international group trips that are open to the public.Beyond that, my international trips will only be open to past group trip guests (friends) & family.

What PAST GUESTS & CLIENTS Are Saying

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  • Repeat Group Tripper

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    “I have booked several group experiences with Hilda, 1 local(Yosemite) and 5 international trips (Peru, Bali, Borneo, Ecuador & Mystery Island 2022).The amount of effort, heart and soul she puts in these trips is like no one I’ve ever met. The love and passion she has for traveling is what makes booking with her so special. She wants to make every experience unforgettable while making everything as smooth as possible. Every trip we have gone on whether it be local weekend trip or international adventure, I find myself thinking “there is no way I could have ever done all this to make things flow as well as they do.” She is my forever traveling partner and travel planner.”

  • Dominican Republic Group Trip

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    “Let me just start by saying that if I did not honestly believe that things happen for a reason and in their right time, I would be so upset that I did not find Hilda and her Group Experiences earlier! My time in the Dominican Republic was AMAZING! I had already been planning a few trips with Hilda, stalking her Instagram page, and blowing up her DMs for a few months when suddenly the opportunity to join in on the Dominican Republic trip presented itself. And by ‘suddenly’ I mean about 36 hours between making the decision to go and being at the airport boarding pass in hand!  Hilda is amazing at making you feel like you are on your own adventure with the security of being part of a group. Is not exaggerating when she talks about coming on these trips as strangers and leaving as friends. My fellow jungle-seekers were strangers to me before I arrived at the airport but that feeling had dissipated by the time I laid my head on my pillow our first night in the jungle. I had only about a day to pack for this trip and Hilda was instrumental in my success in the jungle because somehow things like earplugs, to turn down the volume on the jungle at night, and shoes that were water and hike friendly were not on my list prior to our ‘Tips for the Dominican’ Zoom call. Which brings me to another thing worth mentioning, traveling with someone who puts their health and safety above appearances and convenience makes traveling amidst a pandemic much easier. Let’s face it its easier to keep your health guard up when the people in your group are also doing the same. I can not wait to go on more group trips planned by Hilda because I know that I would trust her to plan a trip anywhere.  Thanks Hilda!!!”

  • Bali, Dominican Republic & Monterey Group Trips

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    “I have had the pleasure of taking two trips with Hilda, one to Bali and one to the Dominican Republic and both trips were amazing. Hilda plans trips that are exciting and fun whether your a new or an experienced traveler. One of my favorite trips in all of my life has been to the Dominican Republic with her. In this trip, we lived in treehouses (literally), rode horses through the jungle, hiked to an amazing waterfall, rode quads on an empty and gorgeous beach, took a boat ride to a private island, and zip lined through a jungle just to name a few of the activities. She’s an excellent travel planner, organizer, and wonderful person to be around. She does a great job at creating a welcoming environment for everyone on the group trip and on both of my experiences, I left each trip with new friendships that I still have today. I can’t say enough amazing things about my experiences in these two trips and I’m excited for my next trip with her to Madagascar! I am an experienced traveler who loves to take adventurous vacation where I get to really explore the place I visit and these two trips with Hilda have exceeded my expectations of group trips. I highly recommend her travel services and if I could give her more than five stars, I would.” 

  • Forest Bathing Day Retreat

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    “My boyfriend and I had the opportunity to experience forest bathing with Hilda. This experience was like non other. First off, I have never heard of forest bathing but been wanting to have nice little outdoors adventure that didn’t consist of our normal hikes. Forest bathing was so relaxing and grounding. After connecting with nature (with live flute music) we had a fun filled day at the lake with kayaks and paddle boards all provided by Hilda. It was a lovely experience to be able to enjoy nature with group of people who love nature just as much as we do. Thank you so much for helping us make some incredible memories. I look forward to adventuring all over again on one of your amazing trips. 10/10!”

  • Iceland & Vietnam Trips

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    “Hilda is the BEST travel experience planner! It is evident that it is her passion & not just a job. She planned our group trip to Iceland, where we road-tripped around the entire country. She didn’t miss a thing for us to see & do along the way.From the Blue Lagoon to waterfalls, glacier hiking & secluded hot spring caves. She had it all mapped out!We stayed at home stays, bed & breakfasts & really experienced the culture. Hilda also planned our Vietnam trip, which was packed full of adventure!  It included staying with locals, sea kayaking in Halong Bay, & swimming in the biggest mountain lake in Vietnam!”

  • The Dominican Republic/Mexico City (twice), Yosemite National Park/Yosemite Bug & Ecuador

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    “I am brand new to international travel and the very thought of it makes me feel anxious. Hilda completely eased that anxiety with her attention to detail and was there every step of the way with me from booking my plane ticket, helping me navigate the airport and what to expect when going through customs. Speaking of paying attention to detail, while we were in the Dominican Republic she had remembered my birthday and had a special cake delivered to me deep into the jungle which meant so much to me. If you too are new to travel have been hesitant, I highly recommend Hilda as she will make you feel safe, seen and supported throughout the whole process. Thank you Hilda”

  • Lake Tahoe Yoga Retreat

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    “I wanted to take a moment to thank Hilda for planning and executing such a fabulous trip!!  Hilda organized a yoga retreat to Lake Tahoe that was amazing!!  She rented us a beautiful home, fixed wonderful (vegetarian) meals (along with her side kick Kara), lead yoga and took us to an absolutely breathtaking beach on Lake Tahoe (Sand Harbor)!!  I only knew 2 of the gals, one being my daughter, but by the end of the weekend I felt like I had a whole new group of friends!!  I had only done yoga once before, but they were both very patient, answered my questions and made me feel very comfortable!!!  I would highly recommend taking a trip with Hilda, she doesn’t cut corners with her trips or her treatment of those traveling with her!!  I also highly recommend Fearless Yoga, where I have done yoga, and both Hilda and Kara teach Yoga!!  Can’t wait for my next adventure with Hilda!!!  Thank you again for including me!!”

  • Magical Mexico

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    “Thank you for putting the trip to Cabo together. The resort was beautiful, my room had a great view of the ocean. The infinity pools were nice, the adult only pool view was gorgeous.The spa was very nice, the facial and massage was one of the best.Overall: Wonderful trip and planning by World Worth Wandering!”

  • Yosemite Day Retreat

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    “I attended a Your True Nature Yosemite Day Retreat and it was magical! We started the day hiking through Yosemite Valley on snowy trails that took us to waterfalls and iconic landmarks, then we stopped at Yosemite Bug Health Spa for a private Yoga session. Hilda guided us through the poses and meditation, and although I am a very novice yogi and the yoga (or “snowga” as I like to call it since we were there for the last of the spring snow) was cleansing, fun, and not at all intimidating. We completed the session with some deep breathing in a cedar hot rocks sauna and a soak in a giant stainless steel hot tub. We then dined at the June Bug café, and I had one of the best vegan dinners I have ever had. It was like a week’s vacation in a single day! I came home a new woman, feeling centered and connected.”

  • Lake Tahoe Yoga Retreat

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    “I had a fabulous time with Hilda, her daughter Joele and Kara in Lake Tahoe this last weekend. I couldn’t have asked for a more relaxing and eventful weekend.  Every detail was perfect, the meals were fantastic and we got to practice yoga everyday. The house we stayed in was perfect and very accessible to Lake Tahoe. I would love to join Hilda on another one of her trips. It was the perfect girl trip. Hilda really has broadened my yoga practice and I am excited to keep learning from her.  If you get an opportunity to travel with Hilda you won’t be disappointed. I can’t wait for the next time I get to travel with Hilda.”

  • CUSTOM TRAVEL PLANNING - Triple Timer

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    “This is the 3rd time I have used Hilda to help plan a trip. 

    This past November I decided to contact Hilda with some ideas of things I was looking for in a vacation, my budget, and I was given multiple options. Hilda responded quickly and looked into flights, different hotel options, and excursions within a matter of hours. I really appreciated her suggestions, outlined details, thoughts, and information I needed to make a decision. 

    Once my decision was made, she made sure I got all my payments in on time and provided me with all the documentation I needed for my trip along with additional tips and advice. About a week or two prior to my trip, Hilda checked-in to make sure I had all of my questions answered and provided me with emergency contact numbers, so I could get help from her and vendors throughout the trip, if anything were to go wrong. 

    The hotels I stayed at were perfect! She has a natural ability to understand your needs and what you are looking for in each trip and book the appropriate experience. For me that was a balance of quaint hotels in hip urban area’s full of shopping within distance to experience the nature and culture these cities had to offer. All of the transports and transfers Hilda scheduled to/from hotels, excursions, and airports worked out smoothly and in a timely manner.  

    I would recommend Hilda for specialty vacation planning. Hilda is a dedicated professional who is passionate about travel, experience, and life style. She is great resource, as she herself has explored the world, and she spends countless hours making sure her clients have an experience of a lifetime.   ”

  • CUSTOM TRAVEL PLANNING - Honeymoon to Italy

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    “Working with Hilda was so easy! She helped us plan and book every aspect of our honeymoon. She communicated with us via text, FaceTime, and zoom and always answered our many questions. She took care of all the research around where to stay and even held our hand when we went to buy our flights! She was easy to work with, patient, and listened to what we wanted. We were even under budget! We are grateful to have worked with Hilda on our honeymoon and look forward to traveling with her in the future!”

  • CUSTOM TRAVEL PLANNING - Road Trippin’ through the USA

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    “Thank you again! Because of your help we had a wonderful trip. I def hope to plan more with you next summer and I’ve told some friends how great you were so maybe i’ll get you some others. I’ll try to check out your blog and site to see what’s new.

    Thanks again! We really did have a blast. It would have been completely different without your help Hilda, you definitely got the ball rolling and you were great.

    Thank again =) You’re great!”

  • CUSTOM TRAVEL PLANNING - Aloha from Hawaii

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    “Hilda was so helpful booking our trip to Maui. We are a family of 4 and have never traveled by plane with our kids. Hilda put all of our worries at ease and got us thee best deals on our rental car, condo, plane tickets.

    She even educated us on how long before we needed to be at the airport because some airlines require you to be there 1 hour to 2 hours for check in and of course we wouldn’t know that. This was our first vacation in 8 years. Hilda gave us piece of mind and was only a phone call away if we needed her.

    I was so impressed I had Hilda book my business trip to Scotland this Feb. and once again she was amazing and helped me understand my flights etc. There are so many rules to travel these days such as size of your carry on and TSA guidelines so it wasn’t so stressful having Hilda get my tickets and confirmations and she even helped me in going to the correct place to get my passport because some international flights require you have a passport number before you can even book your flight and passports can take 2 weeks to get back so Hilda was on top of it and prompt with responses.”

    - Truly, The Allens

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    Baii, Costa Rica, Mexico X’s 2, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Monterey California

    Hilda's group trips are a nice way to step into a pre-defined trip. She includes some expeditions at the destination as well as free days for whatever the traveler is up to (rest or further adventures). For those of you with dietary restrictions, Hilda is very on point for looking after that with the destination (which usually include meals for the duration). You're certainly welcome to strike out on your own for this, but you can rest assured that the local kitchen has your needs in mind. As a seasoned traveler, it's reassuring to know that when you're on your way to a place that may be out of your normal comfort level, that she knows what she's doing.

  • World Worth Wandering Conversations PODCAST

    Check out episode 20 of my podcast, to hear what some past group trippers have to say about their experiences with me on my group trips. The good, the bad & the wild!

    You can listen to “World Worth Wandering Conversations”FREE on Spotify and Anchor!

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 FAQs

  • Absolutely not! My group trips are open to every gender!

  • This is a more delicate subject. This is honestly on a person by person basis. Generally speaking, anyone over the age of 14 is welcome on my trips. For younger kiddos, we’d need to discuss it. Some of my trips are not ideal for younger travelers and others are. It all depends on the child, the exact age of the child and what I have planned for that specific trip. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you are curious about a specific trip and we can figure out together, if it is a good fit for you and your little(s). :)

    Please also note, that in most cases, children do not receive a discounted rate.

  • I DO offer payment plans for all of my group trips! :)

    However, I do not offer payment plans for my travel planning services. The fee must be paid in full & upfront but the trip itself can definitely be broken down into installments.

  • Well, this depends on the trip. Reach out and let’s discuss your situation to see if we can make and early departure (or a late arrival) work. I must add though, that regardless of your departure or arrival date, the original trip price will remain the same.

  • Actually, yes. On occasion, if someone backs out last minute for any reason, I will have to fill the spot at a discounted rate. I usually announce those openings on Instagram and to my newsletter subscribers. I wouldn’t bank on this though because this doesn’t happen often. Usually, once my trips fill, they stay full.

    On occasion, I also host giveaways on instagram for FREE spots on my trips! Be sure to follow me there to stay up to date on those exciting giveaways.

  • I do not accept Venmo, Paypal, Cash App, Google Pay or Apple Pay.

    I do accept, Zelle and credit card payments. Credit card payments will accrue a 5% surcharge per transaction.