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6 Tour Companies Dedicated to Travelers with Disabilities

By Arundhati Nath

Growing up, Neha Arora didn’t have the easiest time traveling with her family—her father is visually impaired and her mother is a wheelchair user. “We’d travel 2,000 miles only to realize the place wasn’t accessible or wouldn’t give us the experience we were looking forward to,” says Arora. In 2016, she founded Planet Abled , a travel company that caters to the needs of people with various disabilities, a group the World Health Organization estimates at 15 percent of the world’s population. Arora isn’t the only one pushing for more thoughtful travel experiences—here’s a look at six companies focused on accessible travel .

Travel for All

Travel for All has organized more than 5,000 vacations around the world for travelers with a variety of requirements, including cane users, slow walkers, hearing and vision impaired persons, travelers with complex health issues like dialysis and developmental disabilities, and wheelchair users. “As multiple sclerosis began to affect my own personal travel, I researched what resources could assist me with executing travel using my wheelchair,” says CEO Tarita Davenock. “I was shocked when I saw the lack of services.” Every trip Travel for All plans comes with an accessibility specialist. “We research and give our clients the pros and cons of any area in the world before planning the trip, so our client knows what to expect while they are in that destination,” says Davenock. “Meticulous planning and great attention to detail are the keystones of keeping our vacations safe.”

A Seable group trip in Cambodia, where travelers visited the Wat Phnom temple

Seable Holidays

Seable Holidays specializes in trips for visually impaired travelers. All trips include trained chaperones—who undergo a background check—as well as inclusive sports and sensory activities like horse riding, scuba diving, kayaking, wine tasting, yoga, and tactile museum excursions. And everything is thoroughly vetted, with chaperones, activities, and accommodations tested by blind people before they’re recommended by the company. While trips are on pause during the pandemic, Seable Holidays will bring them back in summer 2022.

Easy Access Travel

Debra Kerper and her team at Easy Access Travel accommodate most types of physical disabilities in their solo trips and mixed group tours. While Kerper sometimes relies on her own experiences as a traveler in a wheelchair, she says every trip needs to be tailored to an individual client’s needs. To do so, the team spends time getting to know their clients to match them with the best vacation choice, and visits hotels and tourist spots for inspection, takes cruises beforehand, and collects information from trustworthy sources to ensure a safe, accessible, and fun experience.

Planet Abled

Neha Arora’s Planet Abled arranges customized tours for people with different types of disabilities, and also plans group tours that include non-disabled people. Their trips mostly take place in India and South East Asia , with plans to expand to countries in Europe, and popular activities include river rafting, skiing, trekking, and wildlife safaris. Some of their extra touches include assigning a travel buddy for the blind, seeking special permission from museums so clients can touch and feel the articles on display, and arranging for sign language interpreters for the hearing impaired.

Wheel the World

Alvaro Silberstein, the CEO of Wheel the World , was paralyzed from the chest down after surviving an accident at 18. This didn’t stop him from seeing the world—he’s since visited 30 countries on five continents. “I realized that people with disabilities should be able to explore places as anyone else,” he says. Most of his clients are adults or seniors with mobility disabilities and wheelchair users, and he can arrange solo travel or group trips. Silberstein wants to create more awareness around accessibility, and his company pays special attention to details like the height of beds, width of doors, and accessibility of bathrooms, compiling this information on the Wheel the World website. Their multi-day trips are designed with local tour operators with a focus on accessible travel, and includes access to adaptive bikes, beach wheelchairs, and equipment for hiking, skydiving, kayaking, scuba diving, and surfing—they’ve even planned Macchu Pichu trips for wheelchair users . The company makes sure “prices are competitive and the pricing is the same no matter if the clients have a disability or not,” says Silberstein.

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Tapooz Travel

Laurent Roffe and Aicha Nystrom spent years volunteering with an organization that provides outdoors excursions to people with disabilities. “We have many friends in wheelchairs as part of our close community,” says Roffe. “I’m a sea kayak guide and [Aicha] is a ski guide and this has always been a source of immense joy for us. Launching our accessible travel business was a natural extension of what we are and what we like to do.” Their company, Tapooz Travel , specializes in trips for those with mobility issues, including visual and hearing impairment, rather than cognitive disabilities. When they have a client with a visual or hearing impairment, they make sure there’s at least one guide trained in sign language, or have a guide who can help with things like reading the menu at the restaurant and providing a voice narration during a site visit. Their network also includes adaptive sports instructors, sailboat skippers, tribal elders, massage therapists, and hot air balloon operators , all of whom are trained to work with travelers with disabilities.

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10 wheelchair-accessible tour companies that are changing the travel industry

Planning a trip as a wheelchair user can be complicated, to say the least. Searching hours-on-end for the perfect accessible hotel, figuring out which modes of transportation are accessible , and compiling lists of accessible must-see attractions can certainly be stressful and time-consuming. But what if there was a way to eliminate a lot of the stress that comes with planning a wheelchair-friendly vacation? Well, there is and I'd love to tell you all about it.

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Around the world, there are a variety of tour companies that specialize in accessibility. They organize accessible transportation and accommodations and know which attractions are accessible so that you don't have to plan anything. Instead, you can simply look forward to your vacation and know that all of the planning is in good hands.

Whether you want to see waterfalls in Iceland , roll on the equator in Ecuador, go on a safari or something else, almost any experience is possible with the 10 companies that are featured below. Each one offers accessible tours, and while these are by no means the only accessibility-focused tour companies in the world, they are some of the best

Ability Adventures

If you have ever dreamed of visiting New Zealand , Ability Adventures can turn your dream into reality. They are New Zealand's outstanding accessible travel company and cater to all disabilities. Whether you are a wheelchair user, hard of hearing, blind or a slow walker, they have a plethora of tour options to suit your accessibility needs. You can explore national parks, see heritage sites, cruise fjords or even go bungee jumping if you're feeling particularly adventurous. (Note that New Zealand continues to be closed to foreign travelers in 2021 due to the COVID pandemic.) Learn more about Ability Adventures here .

Related: 5 tips for going on a cruise as a wheelchair user

Accessible Caribbean Vacations

After the past year and a half, the Caribbean has never sounded so great, right?! If relaxing on a Caribbean island sounds nice to you, consider checking out Accessible Caribbean Vacations. This company offers accessible tours and shore excursions in more than 20 Caribbean destinations. They can also book accessible cruises for guests and arrange fully accessible shore excursions for each port of call. Whether you're cruising the Caribbean or flying in to a destination, Accessible Caribbean Vacations can be sure that you have a fun and accessible experience. Learn more about Accessible Caribbean Vacations here .

Related: The most wheelchair-accessible beach destinations in the U.S.

Disabled Accessible Travel

Europe has so many destinations that are worth visiting, but no matter which part of Europe you're most interested in, there is a good chance that Disabled Accessible Travel offers tours there. The company offers accessible shore excursions, accessible land-based tours, and mobility equipment rental. From popular destinations like Italy and Spain to lesser-known places like Latvia, Disabled Accessible Travel can take care of all of your accessibility needs. Learn more about Disabled Accessible Travel here .

Related: 7 air travel tips for wheelchair users

Epic Enabled

Going on a safari is on most people's bucket list and Epic Enabled is making that once-in-a-lifetime experience possible for travelers with disabilities in South Africa. The company leads monthly group tours on safari in Kruger National Park and a private game reserve with an accessible safari truck, but accessible tours are also available in the beautiful city of Cape Town. If you want to see lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos and more in their natural environment, consider going on a safari with Epic Enabled. Learn more about Epic Enabled here .

Related: 12 Unusual Safaris You Can Try Around the World

Iceland Unlimited

Do you want to see the northern lights , swim in hot springs or view majestic waterfalls? If so, Iceland could be the ideal destination for you. Iceland Unlimited's founder and owner, Jón Gunnar Benjaminsson, is a wheelchair user himself, so he knows firsthand which activities to recommend to fellow wheelchair users. His company can organize accessible trips throughout the entire country. Learn more about Iceland Unlimited here .

Related: Best northern lights adventures for families

Il Viaggio Travel

Central America is known for not being the most accommodating for wheelchair users, but when it comes to Costa Rica , it's a whole different story. Thanks to Il Viaggio Travel, wheelchair users can experience all that Costa Rica has to offer. Adapted transportation is available and you can go on customized tours to the rainforest, in the capital city of San Jose, or even try adaptive surfing at the country's best beaches. Learn more about Il Viaggio Travel here .

Related: These are the most wheelchair-accessible cities around the world

Latin America for All

South America is full of remarkable destinations that are worth experiencing, and if you are interested in visiting Ecuador and the Galapagos, Peru or Argentina, you need to check out Latin America for All. This company plans everything for you so that you can fully enjoy these three destinations. While accessibility between the three countries does vary to some degree, Latin America for All can customize your trip and make your itinerary as accessible for you as possible. Learn more about Latin America for All here .

Morocco Accessible Travel Consultants

Morocco is a destination that I knew nothing about before visiting, but it quickly became one of my favorite places thanks to a phenomenal trip with Morocco Accessible Travel Consultants. The company has adapted transportation and can customize itineraries for each traveler, depending on the traveler's needs. You can explore popular cities like Casablanca, Fes, and Marrakech, or even stay in the Sahara desert. Morocco Accessible Travel Consultants also created an adapted camel saddle to give wheelchair users the ability to safely and comfortably ride a camel in the desert. Learn more about Morocco Accessible Travel Consultants here .

Related: 10 things to know before you go to Morocco

Saku Travel

Estonia is a European country that is often skipped over unless it falls on a cruise itinerary, but it is completely worth visiting whether you're on a Scandinavian cruise or not. The capital city of Tallinn is gorgeous, but there are accessible experiences outside of the city as well, including hiking/rolling on a smooth boardwalk trail in a bog in Lahemaa National Park. Saku Travel has accessible transportation that can get you around the country and the fantastic guides sure know how to show wheelchair users a good time. Learn more about Saku Travel here .

Wheel the World

Wheel the World has quickly become one of the leading companies devoted to accessible tours. They offer accessible tours in more than a dozen countries, providing transportation and plenty of accessible things to do, including some pretty adventurous and epic experiences. With Wheel the World, you can roll around Easter Island, soar on a zipline in Mexico or even go dune bashing in Qatar ... just to name a few. Learn more about Wheel the World here .

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Wheelchair user Elissa Fischer, 64, has ataxia, a brain disease that affects her speech, coordination and ability to walk. Nonetheless, the retired Floridian and her husband recently spent eight days exploring Iceland, the Nordic island nation known for its rugged landscape and challenging outdoor adventures. Their itinerary included taking a dip in the country’s famous Blue Lagoon. Fischer couldn’t have made such a trip without the help of Iceland Unlimited, a Reykjavik-based travel company that specializes in accessible tours.

Companies like Iceland Unlimited work hard to make travel accessible to people with all types of physical challenges, including those that come with age, such as less stamina and balance problems. They host their own tours to bucket-list destinations, focusing primarily on making travel easier and doable for their clients by carefully vetting hotels, restaurants and attractions to ensure truly accessible accommodations; using accessible vans with lifts to eliminate transportation issues; arranging for wheelchairs, scooters, walkers and other special medical equipment, as needed; securing accessible cabins on cruises, and more.

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In addition to their guided tours, some also provide travel agency services, such as booking trips their clients want to take on their own — always focusing on their clients’ special needs.

Below is more information on Iceland Unlimited, as well as four other accessible-focused companies.

Easy Access Travel

Debra Kerper, a bilateral amputee, found few options when looking for travel experiences she could do given her disability, so she founded Easy Access Travel in 1995. Since then, the Carrollton, Texas–based company has hosted a variety of trips both on land and at sea. Plus, as a travel agency, it helps clients plan and book both domestic and international travel, with Hawaii and New England topping the list for U.S. getaways.

Kerper’s philosophy for serving her special client base is simple: “Eliminating surprises and informing clients of possible situations remain paramount for successful planning,” she says.

Just two of the many ways the company ensures client satisfaction are by using guides in each locale who are accustomed to working with special-needs travelers, and by following routes for various excursions that are specially designed to be easily navigated by wheelchair users. It currently has accessible staterooms set aside for an Alaskan cruise this summer and for a Mediterranean cruise in October, both with Royal Caribbean. Itineraries for 2023 are still in the works; check the site for updates.

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Iceland Unlimited

Jón Gunnar Benjamínsson, a former tour guide, launched Iceland Unlimited in 2010 when he began using a wheelchair following a serious car accident. The Reykjavík-based company offers three types of trips: self-driving tours, tours with private drivers and guides, and small-group guided tours. Trip planning begins with a phone consultation to determine which of the three fits a client best.

No matter the physical challenge, everyone is accommodated. “No one is ever turned away,” says Lisa Zacchia, the company’s managing director. For example, a recent client who uses a wheelchair wanted an adventurous tour with his family, so the company arranged for them to ride atop a glacier in a modified Jeep. From there, they went snowmobiling atop Langjökull, Iceland’s second-largest glacier, a thrilling experience for the entire family. Guides helped the man into a snowmobile that one of them then drove.

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Clients can book either day trips or multiday tours ranging from five to seven days in length. Besides glacier exploring, adventure activities include taking a wheelchair path to a nearly 200-foot-tall waterfall and touring an active geothermal area.

IcelandUnlimited.is ; [email protected]

Morocco Accessibility Travel

Morocco may seem like an unlikely destination for physically challenged travelers due to the country’s centuries-old buildings (not built for elevators) and its lack of accessibility requirements. Enter Jeremy Schmidt, a U.S. physiotherapist who moved to the African nation and founded Morocco Accessibility Travel along with a partner in 2016.

The company offers day trips and five- to 14-day guided tours. Clients can visit imperial cities and venture into the Saharan Desert and other rural areas of the country. Other possibilities include wheelchair trekking through 1,200-year-old Fez Medina structures, chilling on an Agadir beach, riding on a camel with the help of an adapted saddle, and more.

“I will never forget sitting on that camel and looking out at the sand dunes in the Moroccan desert,” says Cory Lee, 32, whose usual ride is a powered wheelchair. “It was an experience I never thought would be accessible for me, but in that moment, I realized just how accommodating the world actually can be.”

Lee’s mother, Sandy Gilbreath, 52, who traveled to Morocco with him, is grateful that companies can make such adventures doable for her son. “When I see Cory showing others that anything is possible, regardless of one’s abilities, it makes me incredibly proud,” she says.

For those who prefer to travel independently, the company also provides accessible airport transfers from several Moroccan cities and rents medical equipment, such as wheelchairs and bedroom and bathroom mobility aids.

MoroccoAccessibleTravel.com ; [email protected]

Tapooz Travel

Years of volunteering with an organization providing outdoor adventures for people with disabilities led spouses Aïcha Nyström and Laurent Roffé to launch San Francisco–based Tapooz Travel in 2012. “While I volunteered as a sea kayak guide and Aïcha served as a ski instructor, we were continually inspired by how much the disabled could do with a little help,” Roffé says, adding that they decided to open up more of the world to this community by starting a travel company focused on this market.

The company offers a comprehensive selection of individual and hosted trips. They range from five to 21 days and take clients to 30 domestic and international destinations, with California wine country, the Pacific Northwest and national parks ranking among the U.S. favorites. For getaways abroad, the Netherlands, Nepal, Scandinavia and Switzerland are popular.

Given the couple’s background, the trips feature adventure aplenty, including hot-air ballooning, kayaking, skiing, skydiving and surfing. Adaptive equipment and guides with extensive experience working with the disabled and seniors make such activities possible. “Having guides that truly understand the psychological and physical issues makes all the difference,” Roffé says.

TapoozTravel.com ; 415-275-2009

Wheel the World

Even though paralyzed by a spinal cord injury, Chilean Alvaro Silberstein trekked through the mountainous terrain of Patagonia’s Torres del Paine National Park in 2016 with the help of friends and a modified wheelchair. “Reaching the top of the mountain provided a boost in my self-confidence,” Silberstein says, adding that it taught him he could do anything, despite his disability, with the right attitude and a little help. That revelation led him to launch this four-year-old company that gives other people like him the assistance they need to have amazing travel experiences.

In its short life, Wheel the World has grown quickly and now provides multiple travel services. Coming up in 2022, the company has accessible group tours to five destinations: New York City , Costa Rica, Greece, Israel and Morocco. On this summer’s five-day Big Apple trip, travelers can take an accessible stroll through Central Park, visit St. Patrick Cathedral, wander the streets of Little Italy and much more. The international trips vary from seven to 10 days.

For those not interested in a group tour, the company maintains an online platform travelers can use to book hotels, activities and multiday packaged trips in more than 80 destinations in the U.S. (Maui, Miami and San Francisco are especially popular) and abroad. The platform provides detailed accessibility information based on exhaustive vetting by the company’s own customer service team. Among the information included in hotel listings, for example, is whether front desks have lower check-in counters, whether restaurants are step-free, and how much turn space there is in guest-room bathrooms. Activity listings note the availability of accessible bathrooms, whether wheelchair users will encounter any obstacles, and more.

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New York City–based freelance writer Terri Marshall contributes to Girl Camper Magazine, World Footprints.com, TravelingMom.com and other publications and websites.

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8 Disability Travel Agents to Plan Your Next Trip

As a wheelchair user, it can be very useful to use disabled travel agents when planning a trip. Working with disability travel agents will provide you with a trip full of all the activities, sights, and locations you’d like to see with the guarantee that each stop will be wheelchair accessible.

Planning a trip on your own will come with an abundance of questions regarding accessibility and working with disabled travel agents will save you time and effort, giving you more opportunity to look forward to and enjoy your trip.

These 8 disability travel agents, which are listed alphabetically, are some of the best travel agents for disabled travel, as all have experience planning trips and can help with hotels, resorts, transportation, destinations, and activities, all chosen because of their accessibility.

8 of the Best Disability Travel Agents

1: curb free travel .

The first accessible travel agency on this list is my personal company, Curb Free Travel. I have been documenting my travels here on my travel blog and have recently become a travel agent. I’ve been to 33 countries and 6 continents as a wheelchair user, which has given me a knowledge base about what it takes to plan an accessible trip and become a travel agent. I use my experience traveling to help others in planning their dream trip.

I specialize in Disney trips, both Disney World and Disneyland, as this is an amazing destination for accessibility. These types of trips offer plenty of space to personalize your experience, as there are many parks at each location, as well as rides that are accessible. In my experience, it takes a lot of research to put a Disney trip together. I have the expertise to assist with the planning process to help make any trip enjoyable and accommodating.

My other specialty is cruises, including Disney and many other cruise lines and destinations. I’ve cruised in the Caribbean, Europe, and Alaska myself and find cruising the most accessible way to travel. Booking a cruise for accessibility can be difficult depending on the cruise line and destination. By using my experience as a guide, I work with each client to deliver the cruise vacation they’re looking for so they can enjoy the trip stress-free.

Another specialty of Curb Free Travel is all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean. My mom, Sandy, also works for Curb Free Travel, and handles these types of trips.

If you are interested in using our services, please contact me, Cory, at [email protected] or my mom, Sandy, at [email protected]

2: Disabled Accessible Travel

Disabled Accessible Travel started as an accessible travel agency with the aim of providing barrier-free tours of Barcelona. They wanted to be able to assist slow-walkers and wheelchair users, along with their friends, families, and travel companions. Quickly, the company grew in both size and distribution to their status as Europe’s leading accessibility travel agency. They offer a wide range of services to any traveler who may need assistance.

Some of the most note-worthy services this agency provides include transfers or adapted transportation. Transfers include from the airport to the cruise port and medical transfers. This agency can also provide accessibility equipment rentals, which can be delivered to a cruise ship or hotel if needed. In addition to leisure travel, this agency can also assist with business travel in the same areas: transfer, accommodations, and rentals.

The best way to use their services is to book through their website , as there is space for accessible accommodations, which are hotels and resorts, accessible tours, and accessible transfers, as well as other services like rentals, business travel, and tourist support.

Lastly, they offer an app called “accessaloo” which allows users to update a map with local accessible toilets. This makes it that much easier to travel and explore without the worry of finding a bathroom when you need one.

Disabled Accessible Travel caters to each customer’s individual needs, offering one-on-one accommodations on an individual basis. Working with this company ensures a 100% accessible holiday, travel, or vacation so you can enjoy your stay knowing everything is covered.

3: Easy Access Travel

Debra Kerber is the owner of Easy Access Travel and using this agency could be a great opportunity to work with disabled travel agents, getting information from firsthand experience. Debra is a bilateral amputee and has been leading trips for years by “ Just Doing It Differently ”. With her company, Easy Access Travel, she strives to meet the special needs of disabled travelers, both those new to travel and those with experience.

The specialty of Easy Access Travel is providing a trip that is structured to “minimize the frustration and maximize the enjoyment.” Knowing that each traveler is an individual, the goal of working with each client is to provide information about the client’s destination. By using a company to do the research, they will reduce the surprises that can occur during a trip, giving you the best information for your destination and a useful resource to plan your trip.

Easy Access Travel focuses on cruise trips and land tours at popular ports of call. Debra has been on over 90 cruises, making her an expert on these trips, from booking tickets to accessibility on the ship and activities at each stop.

The best way to contact Easy Access Travel is through their website , which offers a Contact Us form, as well as a Newsletter subscription, blog, and 1-800 phone number.

4: Sage Traveling

Sage Traveling is a great option for those with mobility limitations looking to plan a trip to Europe. This handicap travel agency works to create custom holidays for clients with a range of mobility issues, from using a cane, walker, or scooter to wheelchair users and senior travelers. Europe offers many obstacles in planning a completely accessible trip and Sage Traveling has the necessary information to help you plan accordingly.

The disabled travel agents at Sage Traveling offer accessible hotels, transportation both within the cities and between cities, tourist attraction accessibility, and can craft a custom itinerary if you’d like to have your trip completely planned before you leave. At Sage Traveling, they know it takes hours to choose tourist attractions based on accessibility.

When you work with them, they provide detailed accessibility information about each attraction you’d like to visit, including the accessible entrances, the accessibility of the attractions, and where the accessible bathrooms are located. They also take this same approach when booking an accessible hotel room, so you have exactly what you need throughout your trip.

Sage Traveling specializes in taking each individuals limitations into consideration and creating a custom itinerary to explore each client’s dream destination. All disability travel agents at Sage work to make sure you can visit everything you’d like with your mobility in mind.

5: Spin the Globe Travel

Spin the Globe Travel is another accessible travel agency run by a full-time wheelchair user. Sylvia Longmire has traveled to 54 countries, often on her own, and her experiences led to her to wanting to share her knowledge with others to help them plan trips of their own. Spin the Globe uses first-hand knowledge and experience to help plan any trip for wheelchair users, from those looking to travel for the first time to those experienced travelers who would like some help exploring a new place.

This travel agency is a smaller, boutique style agency that provides custom and personal trips, not cookie-cutter pre-planned trips like other larger companies may provide. Sylvia works with each client to provide a trip that is full of accommodations and experiences that suit what you’re looking for and is accessible for wheelchair users. Each trip uses hours of research, personal experience, and consultations to ensure tours, hotels, day trips, and activities are wheelchair accessible.

Spin the Globe provides a complete trip, including hotels, tours, cruises, transfers, and guides. Trips are 100% customizable and use personal experience along with local experts and professional partners to deliver your ideal trip. To work with Spin the Globe visit their introduction page to get started.

6: Travel-for-All

Travel-for-All believes that mobility limitations should not stop anyone from traveling. The team at Travel-for-All is comprised of disabled travel agents, that is people who have first-hand experience traveling with mobility limitations including using a wheelchair. They understand the amount of time, research, and organization that goes into planning a trip for someone with a disability and want to use their experience to help you plan your next trip.

The specialty at Travel-for-All is making the world accessible for all. They achieve this by working with a team of accessibility specialists to guide you through each step in the planning process. There are a variety of trips they can help you plan, from traditional vacations or holidays to child-friendly or dog-friendly trips, or even fully independent travel. Destinations cover the globe and offer both traditional and unique experiences. The sky’s the limit when working with Travel-for-All, with no dream too big or too complicated to plan.

Travel-for-All also focuses specifically on wheelchair accessible travel . While they do offer a range of vacations depending on your needs, they see that wheelchair accessible travel is becoming more and more necessary. No matter your mobility or necessity, this is a great company to work with to create an individual vacation.

7: Wheelchair Escapes

Kristy Lacroix has over 20 years of experience traveling while in a wheelchair and has taken over 65 cruises. Traveling at this volume comes with hours of research and each trip taught her more about what it takes to put together a great trip for a wheelchair user. Now Kristy shares her experience with others as a travel agent through her company Wheelchair Escapes , taking on clients to create their ideal vacations and trips using her comprehensive knowledge base.

Her approach and specialty takes the idea of working with a travel agent and suggests that if you’re going to use a travel agent, why not use one experienced in the types of travel you’re looking to take? Working with her as a knowledgeable, certified accessible travel specialist will give you the experience you’re looking for.

You should choose to work with Kristy and Wheelchair Escapes if you’re looking for not only accessible wheelchair trips, but also insights into what it’s like to travel as a wheelchair user. This is great for those that are new to traveling as a wheelchair user and have questions about the process. The services offered through Wheelchair Escapes cover the necessities in any trip, from transportation to and from the airport in a wheelchair accessible vehicle to renting accessibility equipment and anything you may need on your trip.

8: Wheel the World

Wheel the World is a company that strives to encourage people with disabilities to travel and tour the world, as well as to raise awareness that people with disabilities can be active and live their lives fully. This approach allows Wheel the World to share stories of their clients, which in turn inspires others to get out and try traveling as well.

This company uses a modern approach to travel, offering a comprehensive website to highlight their clients’ experiences as well as what they offer in terms of travel packages and travel assistance. They offer a range of accessible tours, experiences, and accommodations to create a unique and unforgettable travel experience.

Popular destinations include Chile, Costa Rica, Peru, and the United States, which can be booked as destinations or activities, or as a full tour package. Other options include accessible hotels and a range of tour guides. This setup allows Wheel the World to provide an individual and personal travel experience based on your wants, needs, and disability.

Working with disabled travel agents like Wheel the World allows you to feel in control of your vacation or trip. Their website has plenty of research opportunities to dive into the destinations and what they offer if you’d like to take a hands on approach to planning your own trip. Alternatively, they offer tour packages and take the guesswork out of planning the trip, so you can customize your trip from the planning stage all the way through your trip.

Choosing to work with disability travel agents to plan your next trip is a solid opportunity to get the most out of your vacation or holiday while enjoying yourself. Using the resources and experience of a seasoned traveler, who also works as a disability travel agent, will give you the chance to ask questions about their experience along with plan your ideal vacation, all with accessibility in mind. These 8 disability travel agencies have first-hand knowledge into the travel experience and are great options for helping you book your next trip.

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After being diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy at the age of two, Cory's thirst for adventure never ceased. He went on many trips around the US when he was younger, and then started taking things internationally when he turned fifteen. Since then, Cory has traveled around the world, all while managing to successfully graduate college and start up his travel blog curbfreewithcorylee.com, where he shares his accessible, and sometimes not so accessible, travel adventures with others. Through this, he hopes to inspire other wheelchair users to roll out of their comfort zone and see all of the beauty that the world has to offer.

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I would have never considered doing maintenance checks on a wheelchair before travel. It’s best to prevent any problems that not having maintenance would cause. In the repair kit that you keep with you to fix your chair on the go, it would also be a good idea to keep an angle finder in case the caster falls out of angle.

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Travelers are why we’re here. journeyable is the community created by our travelers, for our travelers. discover & plan travel in our vibrant community. connect with fellow pioneers, seasoned experts, and a global network of industry leaders committed to safe, trusted, reliable experiences for all people with unique needs, and others just like you who share your passion for accessible adventures., journeyable community, join the community to make real connections, and hear personal narratives from travelers like you embarking on accessible journeys. get your not every day guides that are unique, specific, and tailored to your accessible travel needs. find expert resources direct from trusted partners. get exclusive offers, events, and access to premier events, meetups, and groups. most importantly create direct and genuine engagement with our pioneers, partners, and travel providers., join the community.

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Our network offers a wealth of travel resources and exclusive offers meticulously crafted to cater to the distinct requirements of our community members. Our strategic partnerships with prominent global accessibility associations and travel industry leaders ensure unparalleled support for individuals, their friends, extended families and caretakers with specialized needs.

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Sarah was super helpful and very thoughtful in planning different activities for our family trip to the Grand Canyon. Her expertise helped to take the anxiety out of traveling with mobility concerns!

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Sarah provided such wonderful inside tips based on the needs of our son and family. It was such personalized service. I highly recommend working with Sarah – especially for families with members who may have special needs or need special accommodations…she gets it!

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I met Sarah at an Abilities Expo in Chicago. I could tell right away she had a passion for helping people with disabilities travel. So when it came time for me and my family to plan a trip, I knew right away who I needed to call.

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Sarah was always responsive to our multiple questions. No request was too strange and she did her best to be accommodating and was very understanding of our needs. Thanks to her, our trip went very smoothly and I didn’t have to put in as much effort into the whole process.

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Tracey was quick to respond to my many questions and requests. We had initially planned to spend just two nights, but we were enjoying it so much, we decided to stay for three. Tracey took care of changing our hotel booking, and when our car rental place wanted to charge us more to cancel the booking for one day, Tracey found another agency entirely. And it was cheaper! Not sure how she pulled that one off. Tracey was always just a phone call/text away, and I am confident she would have handled any problems that arose during our trip.

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We want to make accessibility and inclusion an integral part of the ongoing Sustainable Tourism conversation globally and have mapped it to sustainable development goals. This turns the siloed and sympathy-based approach of organizations toward accessibility and inclusion into an aspiration.

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Accessible Travel in Europe by Sage Traveling

The friendly Europe accessible trip planners at Sage Traveling use our expertise in European accessible travel to create custom accessible holidays for people with all types of mobility issues, including wheelchair and scooter users, cane and walker users, and senior travelers. Disabled visitors to Europe will encounter challenges during their travels, but nearly all can be avoided or overcome if you obtain the proper information before your trip.

Our Europe accessible travel agents provide you with accessible hotel accommodations, accessible transportation within and between cities, detailed accessibility information on tourist attractions, and custom accessible itineraries to move you efficiently between tourist sights. We make your dream accessible vacation in Europe a reality! You can view our most popular destinations here:

Accessible Trip Planning by Sage Traveling

Our Europe disabled travel agents create custom accessible holidays for European tourists. We take into account your interests and abilities to create an accessible vacation, rather than ask you to choose from a list of already created itineraries.

Your Europe accessible travel will be tailor-made to your desires to view Renaissance art, visit historical buildings, eat at world-class restaurants, or whatever your interests may be. The accessibility of the trip will be designed to your manual wheelchair, power wheelchair, scooter, or other accessibility need. Learn more about our accessible trip planning services at the links below:

Accessible Travel Advice for Europe

Many disabled tourists spend hours and hours before their trip trying to find out if the tourist attractions they want to visit are accessible to wheelchair users. Some museum, palace, castle, and church websites will contain accessibility information. Often this information is very basic and does not answer all the questions a disabled traveler may have. When trying to find accessibility information through a phone call, you may encounter language barriers or staff members that are unfamiliar with accessibility details.

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Accessible Hotels in Europe

One of the primary concerns for disabled travelers is finding a hotel that is truly accessible. Many hotels may describe themselves as “wheelchair friendly” or say “disabled guests welcome” when their hotel may actually have significant obstacles for disabled travelers.

A step at the hotel entrance, an elevator too small for a wheelchair, and poorly designed accessible hotel bathrooms are common in many European hotels. The Europe wheelchair accessible travel agents at Sage Traveling will provide you a truly accessible hotel room that meets your accessibility needs.

There are DOZENS of hotels that I have already inspected that are not on the website yet. We can provide you accessible hotel accommodation in Amsterdam, Athens, Barcelona, Berlin, Bruges, Brussels, Cambridge, Copenhagen, Florence, Istanbul, London, Lucca, Monte Carlo, Naples, Normandy, Oxford, Paris, Pisa, Rome, Siena, Sorrento, and Venice.

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Most disabled tourists prefer a guided tour for their trip to Europe. The Europe handicapped travel agents at Sage Traveling have vetted accessible routes and tour guides to ensure that you and your family experience comfortable and memorable accessible tours during your vacation.

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When going through the steps of planning your accessible Mediterranean cruise , the most important step is selecting an accessible cruise itinerary. Choose the right cruise and you’ll have the trip of a lifetime. Choose the wrong cruise and you could end up with a week-long disappointment!

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When you travel with Sage Traveling, you receive a one-of-a-kind Sage Accessibility Guide. The Sage Accessibility Guides were written by John Sage after conducting accessibility research first-hand traveling throughout Europe in his wheelchair. You will be well-informed of tourist attraction accessibility, transportation accessibility, accessible routes, accessible itineraries, and a whole lot more. Learn more about the Sage Accessibility Guides at the links below:

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Sage Traveling was founded by John Sage, a wheelchair user who has visited more than 120 cities in Europe. By conducting first-hand accessibility research, John Sage ensures that the advice that Sage Traveling provides is accurate and reliable. He has inspected accessibility at hundreds of hotels and tourist attractions across Europe. Sage Traveling has helped hundreds of disabled and senior travelers enjoy fully-accessible vacations throughout Europe!

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Marian O, Oct 2023

Barcelona, mallorca, florence, rome naples, transfers, rental, tours.

“As we review our wonderful European journey, it is clear that most important and treasured for us were the Tours you organized at DAT. We never would have been able to access the architecture, art and holy places on our own with a wheelchair. Our adult daughter, Kathleen, will forever be grateful.”

Carla R, Oct 2023

Athens, ephesus, rhodes, crete, tours.

“We had a great holiday! I really appreciate all of your help. In Athens, our tour guide, Katarina, was great! She was so knowledgeable and stayed with us the whole day. She told us where to eat lunch and even took us by the tomb of the unknown soldier, which wasn’t a part of the tour.”

Kim R, Sept 2023

Rome, naples, sorrento, tours, transfers.

“Our time in Italy was fantastic & all our planning meant we had a wonderful 31/2 weeks there. Your involvement worked like clockwork & we were glad we were able to use yr company for different stages of our time away. I also enjoyed working with you to organise what we wanted!”

Catherine S, Aug 2023

Lisbon, zeebrugge, bilbao, london, tours.

“Thank you for everything you did to make our trip amazing. All of our tour guides were lovely. Each one of them had so much knowledge and was so kind we would be happy to work with any of them again! I’m very excited to work with you guys on future trips and look forward to seeing more of the world! Thank you for everything you guys are doing!”

Gaynel J, Aug 2023

Amsterdam, transfers.

“I wanted to express my gratitude to you. I was terrified about travelling with my elderly, disabled relative. Your company made this possible, and relieved all of my stress about transportation. Everything went perfectly. I will be recommending you highly if any should need your special talents. I hope you are proud of services you provide. We can’t thank you enough!”

Stuart S, Aug 2023

Amsterdam, rental.

“Again, I want to thank you for helping make my journey in Amsterdam 1000% better than I expected, because of my leg issues. (…) the only way I could enjoy this trip was to have obtained a mobility scooter.”

Meredith R, July 2023

Helsinki, berlin, tallinn, tour.

“We had a wonderful time on all of our tours, all of our guides were fantastic!”

Luiza E, July 2023

Lisbon, tours and transfers.

“I can’t thank you enough for a great vacation! My family and I had an amazing time! The travel guide’s were so helpful and knowledgeable, Sergio, Pedro and Victor were the best driver’s that we could hope for. We felt like we made friend’s! I can’t wait for trip number three, Thank you again”

Richard K, June 2023

Barcelona, tour.

“Just wanted to let you know that the tour was great, Romina was exceptional.”

Karre S, June 2023

Mykonos, florence, tour.

“Booking the tours was a breeze! The 3 tours were just what we hoped for! We were transported in large Mercedes vans that accommodated the wheelchair easily. Our drivers/tour guides were knowledgeable and fun to spend time with while learning about the area. We will definitely use this company again!”

David B, June 2023

Nice, messina, istanbul, rome, kusadasi, athens, naples, tours.

“We want to thank you for the exceptional service received from you (most especially) and also from the many teams that assisted us during our travels. Your and your teams’ efforts vastly contributed to creating access for my wife, while including the rest of our family on numerous interesting tours.”

Andrew C, June 2023

London, oxford, cork, glasgow, le havre, paris, tours & transfers.

“My family and I had a great trip. Everyone arrived as scheduled and everyone added something unique to the different destinations. We really had a great time and our grateful for your help. Thank you.”

Chloe K, June 2023

Alesund, tromso, tours.

“I just wanted to let you know how much Mitchell and I enjoyed our tour of Alesund! We had a wonderful morning, and Sonre was an excellent driver/guide.”

Nicole T, May 2023

“Everything worked out perfectly and I hope to work with you again on future travels! Romina was an absolute delight!!!”

Leigh W, May 2023

Gibraltar, tour.

“We just finished our first excursion in Gibraltar. We had a great time! He was knowledgeable, very helpful and kind. He went out of his way to make it a great tour for us. We highly recommend him! We can’t wait for our next tour tomorrow! When we get home I’ll be contacting you for help with our trip in October!

Ann P, May 2023

Istanbul, tour.

“Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our trip in Istanbul. Our guide was an excellent guide and looked after us very well. I will certainly be in touch with you again !”

Belinda H, May 2023

Rome, lisbon, tours.

“I cannot begin to tell you how thankful I am that I found you and your company, DAT. (..) We bonded with the guides from the very beginning and found all the guides to be knowledgeable, interesting, and extremely likable. (..) I commend you for obtaining high quality personnel that made our trip so enjoyable. I will be recommending you to anyone I know that has a disability!”

Patty H, May 2023

Rome, naples, tours, transfers.

“I want to express how grateful I am for all your hard work for my boy’s trip to Italy. To say that B. has had a trip of a lifetime would be such an understatement. He has really enjoyed all the guides, and having some one to discuss his love of Roman history. The pictures that I have seen with such a big smile have made me beyond happy!”

Valerie R, May 2023

Lisbon, tours.

“Another wonderful day! Sergio was an excellent guide and we saw so much of Lisbon and truly learned a lot. We head home in a few days but really appreciate all your help in planning our itinerary. Many happy memories made. 😊👍🏻”

Loryn L, May 2023

“The Gibraltar tour this morning was great! Thanks again for arranging it.”

Alhambra Tour

“We had an excellent tour to Alhambra. Marta was very knowledgeable and great fun. Javier found us, got us loaded up, and off to Granada in good time. He made the 3-hour round trip very enjoyable. We were very impressed. Appreciate everyone’s efforts on our behalf!”

Suzanne L, April 2023

Madeira tour.

“We had a marvelous time, Tiago and Isabella they went over and above all exceptations.”

Sanjay V, April 2023

Zurich tours.

“Emine and her team were excellent. They were professional, very friendly, and always willing to help in every way possible. Emine and Nikki took great care of us and made sure that everything went smoothly. We had a wonderful time. Thank you for all of your help.”

Gina F, April 2023

Stockholm tours and transfers.

“Thank you so much for organizing our holiday. We have had a wonderful time – so much so that M. is crying because she wants to return in August or September. If we do that I will ask you to organize things as before.”

Paul G, April 2023

Pompeii private tour.

“Very good tour. Highly recommend both the driver and the site guide. Thank you for arranging”

Steve T, March 2023

Lisbon tours.

“Thank you for this two day excursion where we were treated to the best that Lisboa had to offer. Two excellent guides who were very knowledgeable about all thinks Portuguese and a vehicle that allowed the wheelchair user to be part of the group and not stuck in the back.”

Natalie B, March 2023

Athens tour.

“It was a wonderful! Both were prompt, friendly and very helpful. Dimitrius was a patient and calm driver who took great care of my mom transporting her on and off the vehicle. Katarina took time to explain things to us and answer our questions. We didn’t feel rushed and the pace was good.”

Prow S, March 2023

Barcelona tours.

“What a great day!!! Both Christina and Toni were great! Cristina was very knowledgeable and informative! Highly recommend her! Thanks so much for arranging our day!”

Barun, March 2023

Alhambra, granada, tour.

“Mirjam proved to be a fantastic resource person in my efforts to search for a tour of Alhambra that could fit my family’s needs in view of our inability to walk for more than a few minutes. (…) We could not have hoped for a better guide. Eduardo was kind, considerate and helpful, including assisting us with our mobility scooters”

Mindy R, March 2023

“We had a great morning! Can’t wait for Wednesday and Friday. All went great today!”

Catherine C, Feb 2023

Spain roundtrip.

“Miriam coordinated a month long trip for us to Southern Spain and Barcelona-She did an outstanding job – all of the providers were on time and very gracious. (..) we could not have done it without her! We highly recommend her if you want to travel in Europe and have a disability. She is organized, prompt in responding, and very knowledgeable!”

Lisette V, Feb 2023

“We used DAT for 2 days in Barcelona. The communication was perfect. Every point was explained and any changes quickly informed. (…) I will definitely use Disabled Access Travel again on other trips.”

Catherine C, Jan 2023

“We are in Malaga and are having a good time! Alejandro has been wonderful. He has been wonderful showing Ralph things to touch and describing them.”

Doug K, Nov 2022

Kusadasi ephesus, private tour.

“We had a marvelous experience with the guide today. Thank you for all your help this far!”

Steph K, Oct 2022

Barcelona and mallorca private tours, transfers, accommodation.

“thank you again for all your help. I had the most amazing trip, everything was awesome and I met so many great people. I’ve never felt so welcomed and accepted. It was really the best holiday”

Linda R, Oct 2022

Athens and florence/pisa private tours.

“Your company is one of the best that i’ve dealt with. Not only for the disability issues, but just in general. Everything went as planned and my husband and myself are very happy to have chosen your company. Will look you up in the future. Thanks again.”

Linda S, Oct 2022

Rome, private tours.

“What a great trip, and I just wanted to thank you for help and the great assistance we had. Everyone was all lovely to deal with, helpful and Claudia, so very knowledgeable. We enjoyed both days in Rome. Thanks again“

Mary M, Oct 2022

Corfu, private tours.

“I had to tell you how great the guide was in Corfu. She met us with a rose from her own garden for my birthday and was a terrific guide. (..) Thanks for your help!“

Dave H, Oct 2022

Barcelona, private tour.

“Just wanted to tell you that our guide was most excellent as a guide and person. Thank you. We really enjoyed the tour!”

Susan D, Sept 2022

Florence private custom tours.

“It was a delightful 2 days of touring. We saw lots of amazing art and history. (…) Thank you again for organizing all this for us. Firas is VERY smart and a wealth of information.”

Shari K, Sept 2022

Mallorca, rome, private tours.

“We had a wonderful time! We felt like we were treated like family. We all thoroughly enjoyed our day.(..) Our time in Rome was a success as well. Our tour of the Colosseum was wonderful”

Robert P, Sept 2022

Santiago, porto, lisbon, rome, madrid, sevilla, private tours.

“DAT organized excellent tours and transfers for us. All of the guides and drivers were knowledgable and courteous. The vacation was everything we hoped it would be and more. We highly recommend this company!”

Dorothy N, Sept 2022

Barcelona, sevilla, tours, rental.

“The scooter was wonderful and very easy to operate. It allowed me to finally enjoy roaming around (..) It made my stay joyous. I will definitely be back in touch for my next trip! Both guides were wonderful.”

Paula S, Sept 2022

Barcelona, transfers and accommodation.

“I cannot recommend DAT highly enough! We booked a fantastic hotel and airport transfers, meaning we didn’t have to worry about anything other than having a great time”

Cheran P, Aug 2022

Ephesus, amalfi coast private tours.

“We wanted to let you know how much we have all enjoyed the tours. The guides were both fabulous & went out of their way to be so kind & helpful. … we look forward to booking with you again in the future.”

Mike P, June 2022

Florence, pisa private tours.

“The local knowledge of the guide was fabulous including ensuring we had access to all the facilities we needed whilst visiting. Could not place a value on what doing this trip meant to my wife, she was over the moon with it all. ”

Prow S, June 2022

The hague, delft, paris, versailles private tours.

“Our driver was prompt and courteous. As for Paris, Derek was also just as knowledgeable and informative. He was attentive and resourceful. Overall, I am happy to have found your service! ”

Andrew C, June 2022

Barcelona, cannes, nice, genoa, florence, rome, shore excursions.

“I just wanted to say thank you for helping make our vacation so special. All the drivers and guides were great. The next time we travel abroad I will be sure to use your agency again”

Sarah W, June 2022

Barcelona gaudi tours.

“thank you for the fabulous tour we had in Barcelona. Christina our guide was so good and so helpful as was Tony the driver. We hope to arrange further tours with you when we go on holiday again.”

Marianne R, June 2022

Cork kinsale, private tour.

“This was a wonderful experience. Gerard was so informative and helpful. We’re very happy we chose your company. 5 stars to Gerard!”

Shann K, May 2022

Helsinki, tallinn, tours.

“We had an absolutely wonderful time. (…) I have already shared your information with others, and we will use you again on our next trip. Thank you for making it such a wonderful experience.”

Lyle E, May 2022

Cadiz, malaga, cartagena, valencia, mallorca, tours.

““The guides have all been great. We are so grateful for your help with putting everything together. If we get an opportunity to have another trip, you will sure to hear from us.”

Paul C, May 2022

Bergen, stavanger, tours.

“My wife and I and compliment the two tour guides who were absolutely wonderful. Next time we are coming to Europe we will definitely use your services.”

Yazmine L, April 2022

Cartagena (spain), tours.

“.. we really enjoyed our tour. So we are off to a good start and looking forward to our next adventure!”

Silvia M, April 2022

Rome, tours.

“Día fantástico en Roma!! Nos ha pasado el tiempo volando, necesitamos más y más!! Gracias por todo!!”

Melissa P, March 2022

Barcelona, tours, transfers, accommodation, rental.

“We had such a fabulous trip! Having the accessibility piece taken care of was a huge stress relief. (…) It felt like friends showing us around!”

Richard H, 2022

Barcelona & athens, tours.

“I have such a positive feeling, knowing I will be able to sightsee and tour in all these “must see” places! Your company is changing my life!”

Suzette R, Jan 2022

Sicily, tours.

“We enjoyed the tour and our guides did a fabulous job. We will keep your company in mind if we do another tour with my parents.”

Heather M, Dec 2021

Barcelona, tours & transfers.

“The trip was amazing. Toni and Cristina are wonderful.”

Ilene L, Oct 2021

Athens, rome tours & transfers.

“You did a phenomenal job at planning our tours and I can’t thank you enough.”

Sun A, Sept 2021

Madrid, barcelona, sevilla.

“Thank you so much for arranging our Spain trip. Our tour guides were very knowledgeable, professional and fun! I can’t wait to explore more of the world with Mirjam!”

Mary W, Sept 2021

Athens, crete, katakolon. tours..

“Had a wonderful trip largely bec of your services. I’ll not hesitate to recommend your group. Made all the difference in the world!”

Myron R, Aug 2021

Corfu, shore excursion.

“Today’s excursion was wonderful. Your guide and driver were fantastic!”

Anonymous, Sept 2020

Munchen vip accessible private transfer service.

“Thank you very much for the excellent service.!”

Randy S, February 2020

Transfers, rentals & tours.

“Anouck and Mirjam from Disabled Accessible Travel (DAT) unlocked the fun and beauty of Barcelona for my daughter and me…” Read more

Ali H, December 2019

Transfer & renfe atendo service, assistance visual impairment.

“…I thank you and your company very much for the great help and support and service… ” Read more

Gillian P, December 2019

Lisbon tour.

“…I would highly recommend the company, everything went perfectly. ” Read more

Divya B, October 2019

Transfers, tours, barcelona.

“…Three Cheers to this awesome team! I am one super happy customer of Disabled Accessible Travel.” Read more

Yveline Q, October 2019

Tours, transfers, mobility equipment rental.

“…We unreservedly recommend her to any travellers requiring accessible assistance.” Read more

Don M, October 2019

Tour lisbon.

“Thank you very much, our tour was great. The guide was great, knowledgeable and very personable…” Read more

Eric I, October 2019

Barcelona mobility equipment rental.

“…Thank you very much indeed for all your help, you do a first-class job” Read more

Kelly W, October 2019

Rome, vatican, tours.

“…I highly recommend DAT, they take care of every detail and take the stress out of travel planning so you can focus on having FUN!…” Read more

Veroniek, M, October 2019

Europe services.

“This company is wonderful to work with, as they have a lot of knowledge and great accessible services throughout Europe.”

Ann L, September 2019

Shore excursions, athens, katalon, livorno, and provence..

“Every tour we had was great. Our needs were met and the experiences special…” Read more

Sandy M, September 2019

Barcelona transfers.

“We found DAT, and I’m glad I did. My clients could not tell me enough good things about the transfers!…” Read more

Cheryl H, September 2019

Rome, florence, rome, accommodation, tours en transfers.

“…Thank you again Mirjam for your incredible professionalism, attention to detail, partnering with great tour guides. You made our holiday!” Read more

Eric L, September 2019

Equipment rental barcelona.

“We have had a fantastic holiday and the wheelchairs work first-class for my wife and my brother in law…” Read more

Liza P, September 2019

Barcelona, madrid, san sebastian.

“Just came back from Spain. I trusted DAT to do our hotels, transportation and tour arrangements. I will give them 5 stars!!!!!…” Read more

Karin R, September 2019

Transfers and tours, italy & greece.

“…Thank you Mirjam for working your magic again. Can not recommend this […] seriously enough. You have opened up the world to us…” Read more

Anonymous, August 2019

Rental services barcelona.

“Just would like to say that we really did enjoy our stay in Barcelona. The Wheelchair was a big help for my father…” Read more

Elitsa B. July 2019

Mallorca, tours.

“…I can’t explain with words how much I enjoyed Alcudia and Siera Tramuntana! […] I just felt in love with everything here!…” Read more

Sally H. July 2019

France & spain, accessibility services.

“…She went above and beyond to get train tickets for us that I couldn’t book from home…” Read more

Susan B. July 2019

Athens - tour.

“I just finished a tour in Athens with Mirjam’s company, DAT. They were great. The guide was very knowledgeable…” Read more

Julie Lynne A. July 2019

Rome - hotel, tours, and transfers.

“…She knew all the routes for ramps/elevators/ accessible spaces and the best views…” Read more

Samantha S. July 2019

Accessibility advice.

“so helpful! when faced with the mobility issues you guys are doing great at holding our hands through the process x”

Liz H. June 2019

Cork, dover, le havre, zeebrugge.

“…I am traveling with a group of handicapped people and taken some of their tours, but yours are MUCH better…” Read more

Jo N. June 2019

St petersburg and tallinn - tours and transfers.

“We have just returned from a Baltic cruise with port tours organized via Mirjam in St Petersburg and Tallinn…” Read more

Monica B. June 2019

Naples, rome, and palma. tours and transfers..

“Mirjam Versteegh handled our excursions in Mallorca, Rome, and Naples and WOW I was super impressed…” Read more

Mindy H. June 2019

Barcelona, rome, naples, florence. tours, transfers. accommodation.

“Mirjam helped us put together a trip of a lifetime in Europe. I appreciated her patience with my many…” Read more

Carla R. - June 2019

Rome shore excursions.

“We had a great trip!!! Every excursion was great, but the day in Rome was the best!! […]” Read more

Erin B. - June 2019

Rome, barcelona, florence. transfers, shore excursions and accommodation.

“…Would definitely recommend Disabled Accessible Travel.” Read more

Rome, June 2019, tour

“Just wanted to send an email to tell you how absolutely amazing our tour was yesterday in Rome…” Read more

Claire S. – May 2019

Barcelona accommodation & transfer.

“I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed…” Read more

Kathy V. - May 2019

Sicily, private accessible tour.

“We worked with DAT for an accessible excursion in Sicily…” Read more

Sun A. - April 2019

Rome, tours and transfers.

“We had a great Italian experience! Thank you so so much. Grazie!”

Karen K. - May 2019

Barcelona, tours and transfers.

“I just had the most INCREDIBLE trip to Spain, Barcelona specifically, all because of Mirjam …” Read more

Gerard M. - May 2019

Barcelona, tours.

“Thanks for all the arrangements. We had an awesome time with Alan this morning.”

Sue B. - April 2019

Accessible safari africa.

“One of my ‘bucket list’ trips was to do an African Safari but I really didn’t think this would be possible for us as… Read more

Joy Z. - May 2019

Transfer services, berlin, paris and london..

“Best service for such a specialized need, Mirjam is the best!!! will always refer this company for Disabled Travel requirements, well done.”

Viktoria P. - Feb 2019

Barcelona, accessible transfers.

“We were in Barcelona in February this year. Disabled Accessible Travel organized our transfer …” Read more

Veronika V. - March 2019

Barcelona, accommodation.

“…I can recommend their service to others.” Read more

Joanna C. - March 2019

Barcelona, accommodation and transfers..

“I came home from Barcelona yesterday. Mirjam was absolutely amazing!” Read more

Chris K. - Dec 2018

Barcelona, tours and transfers.

“We’ve had a wonderful time! Your work has helped us feel secure and relaxed. I’ll touch base with you in the future about traveling in Europe.”

Glynis S. - Oct 2018

Catania (sicily), corigliano calabro (italy), venice and corfu. tours..

“Amazing, Superb, Wonderful. These are some words to describe the excursions …” Read more

Carol H. - Oct 2018

Athens, malaga, valencia. tours, transfers and rentals.

“We just returned from a trip to Athens, Greece and Malaga and Valencia, Spain. Thanks to D.A.T. our trip experience was fantastic…” Read more

Chris R. - Oct 2018

Barcelona. tours and transfers.

“I recently visited Barcelona with the assistance of Mirjam Versteegh. She helped my parents and I schedule two fantastic tours…” Read more

Sander B. - Oct 2018

Gibraltar & cartagena, private shore excursions.

“Great shore excursions, perfectly organized and tailored to our desires by Mirjam, very swift in response to e-mails, helped us a lot!”

Jason B. - Sept 2018

Hungary & poland, mobility equipment and private (cross country) adapted transfers.

“Truly amazing. That’s how I would explain Mirjam and the experience I had from Disabled Accessible Travel.” Read more

Maggie I. - Sept 2018

“I am still recovering from a fabulous trip. My niece and I had an amazing time…” Read more

Caroline D. - Sept 2018

Lisbon, rome, florence and barcelona, tours & transfers.

“I would like to say that Disabled Accessible Travel has been absolutely fantastic.” Read more

Juliana C. - August 2018

Rome and florence tours and transfer.

Highly recommend DAT. We’ve worked with them on two European trips and couldn’t have been happier. ” Read more

Karen G. - August 2018

Amsterdam, portugal, barcelona, private shore excursions and transfers.

“We just returned from a beautiful Iberian Peninsula Cruise. Mirjam Versteegh helped arrange … ” Read more

Sue M. - July 2018

Barcelona mobility equipment rental.

“Five stars!!! Fast efficient replies via email, nothing too much trouble!! Sorted an elec chair for us at very short notice, resulting in us not having to cancel our wedding holiday, fantastic!!!”

Alex C. - July 2018

Barcelona city tour.

“We had such an amazing time! Thank you so much for being so accommodating! Alan was great. If we are ever back we will most definitely book again!”

Carolyn D June 2018

Barcelona and rome, rental, tour and transfers.

I spent multiple days in Barcelona and Rome. I went everywhere and anywhere with the help of Mirjam at disabled accessible travel. ” Read more

John H. - June 2018

“Mirjam, The tour and the guide were great! Thank you so much for arranging everything.”

Nancy S. - May 2018

Lucca & pisa, rome, amalfi coast, barcelona tours & transfers.

“HUGE shout out to Mirjam for organizing all of our accessible tours, transportation, and accommodations while in Europe.” Read more

Breda S. - May 2018

Mallorca, boat tour and transfers.

“Can’t recommend Mirjam enough, booked accessible transfers with her on our recent trip, she also organized an outing for us to one of the island ….” Read more

Marc W. - May 2018

Málaga, barcelona, tours, transfers, rental.

“Mirjam – thank you so much for your message. All has been just perfect. Your team of Alan and Alberto are just fantastic. ….” Read more

Ralph H. - May 2018

Barcelona adapted transfers.

“Just a quick note to let you know that the transfer in Barcelona was perfect without a flaw. The driver was on time as you predicted and was extremely courteous and nice! Thanks so much.”

Lyn M. - May 2018

Barcelona tours and transfers.

Used Disabled Accessible Travel for our tours round Barcelona. Absolutely amazing! elsewhere in Spain or other parts of Europe Mirjam Versteegh will do her best to help you. Best travel agent ever….” Read more

Sharron S. - April 2018

Valencia, barcelona, mallorca, tours and transfers.

“My husband & I have recently had the pleasure of dealing with Disabled Accessible Travel for tours and transfers in Barcelona and ….” Read more

Charles A. - April 2018

Barcelona accessible tours & transfers.

“Thanks for everything you arranged for us. It was all great. Especially having some wine with you…” Read more

Sandra O. - Feb 2018

Faro/portugal and barcelona adapted transfers.

“I do appreciate all your help you have been awesome… Will talk to you soon.”

Carolyn D. - Jan 2018

Barcelona, rental scooter.

“Mirjam, You are wonderful. Now I can enjoy seeing Barcelona and all it has to offer. I will be sure to let fellow travelers know who to contact for awesome service. Thank you”

Family S. - Nov 2017

Madrid, barcelona, rome, vienna, budapest, paris.

“Thank you very much for ALL of your help Mirjam! You have been of great help!! Cant thank you enough!!! ”

Dan G. - September 2017

Switzerland private accessible round trip.

“Everything was extraordinary-beyond what we had dreamed. And as you know we loved Kees in so many ways.” Read more

Maria M - September 2017

Barcelona accessible group transfers.

“They all are really happy and fully in love to Barcelona! Thank you very much for your care of us, at any time and any question! Hope to see you next year! With best best wishes.”

Rosemary B. - August 2017

Barcelona, rome, mallorca tours & transfers.

“In Barcelona, Albert, the driver, was wonderful. He was on time & very pleasant.” Read more

Clare S. - August 2017

“We had a wonderful holiday and Barcelona specifically was the highlight of the trip for us. We spent a wonderful day with Alan and Ignacio.” Read more

Precious F. - August 2017

Barcelona, figueres, tours & transfers.

“A big thank you to Mirjam, Alan, and Frank for such an amazing experience. We had such a wonderful time and we couldn’t have done it without you all!”

Kimberly S. - August 2017

Rome, barcelona, ibiza, mallorca, sardinia tours & transfers.

“Thank you again for arranging everything for us, we did have a splendid time.” Read more

Christine H. - July 2017

“I really appreciate your honesty! Thank you so much. There are not a lot of businesses like that.” Read more

Jessica H. - July 2017

Barcelona adapted group transfers.

“My clients were very pleased with the transfers, thank you.”

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Road Trips: How to Plan an Accessible Getaway

An illustration depicts two people happily chatting as they drive along a two-lane desert road with cactuses and rock outcroppings littering the dry landscape. The driver is disabled, and is using various specialized driving devices. Rugged mountains, a full yellow sun above them, rise up in the distance.

By Syren Nagakyrie

Planning an accessible road trip is getting a little easier for people with disabilities. There are more resources created by and for the disability community, and the tourism industry is starting to recognize the value of accessible travel. As a disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent person, I take road trips every year and have learned some tips and tricks along the way.

Renting a vehicle

Most major car companies offer adaptive driving devices for their vehicles at no additional cost. Enterprise , for example, offers hand controls, left foot accelerators, pedal extenders and spinner knobs to facilitate steering. Budget can provide hand controls, spinner knobs, a panoramic mirror, swivel seats and transfer boards. Be prepared to request adaptive devices at least three business days in advance.

For a wheelchair-accessible van with a ramp or a lift, rent from a mobility company like BraunAbility , one of the largest builders of wheelchair-accessible vans in the country, with rentals at many locations. MobilityWorks , an accessible-vehicle and adaptive-equipment dealer, has rental locations in 34 states. AccessibleGO , which offers a one-stop shop for adapted rental cars and wheelchair-accessible vans, has agreements with 100 wheelchair van rental locations nationwide; request a quote on their website. For accessibleGO’s rental cars, you can request hand controls and a spinner knob at checkout.

Route planning

You can use Google Maps, Waze and MapQuest for initial accessibility research using photos and street view. Google Maps provides directions for some wheelchair-accessible pedestrian and transit routes.

Sites such as Roadtrippers and Furkot can plot an entire itinerary. While these websites are not disability specific, they are invaluable tools. (Roadtrippers does have a wheelchair-accessible check box in the search function.) You can filter by types of destinations such as national parks or museums, and search for hotels and campgrounds. Furkot allows you to input how long you want to drive each day, whether you want to travel on Interstate highways or take more scenic roads. The app will determine the best route and length of time between stops, and suggest where to stay overnight.

Finding lodging

While hotels and other accommodations are required to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act, many hotels do not meet all accessibility needs. Most of the booking sites list hotels with accessible rooms for those with mobility, hearing and vision needs, but this information is not always verified. Do additional research on review sites and look for photos. Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton and Fairmont hotels offer allergy-friendly and scent-free rooms in some locations. Call the hotel to verify accessibility and to make sure a specific room is reserved for you.

Vacation rentals are typically not required to be A.D.A. compliant, but some do provide accessibility information. Airbnb recently rolled out an adapted category with accessibility search features and homes that have been scanned for accessibility. Review photos and contact the host for more information. Some hosts will make accommodations, such as changing the cleaning supplies or shifting furniture, but document your request using the in-app messaging system so that customer service can help if you run into issues.

Wheel the World is an accessible travel agency offering bookings at over 3,000 verified accessible hotels in the United States. The hotels have been reviewed in person by trained assessors; only those that meet the criteria are listed. Sign up as a disabled traveler or a companion and complete a personal profile that includes options for a variety of disabilities and accessibility needs. The site will provide listings that match your profile with partial, adequate and outstanding match options.

Food and medication

There are a variety of options to keep food or medication cold while traveling. Electric coolers can plug into your vehicle’s 12-volt outlet, but pay attention to the type of cooling mechanism — the less expensive versions are usually thermoelectric and will cool only to about 30 degrees below ambient temperature (if it is 70 degrees in the car, it will cool to 40 degrees). Compressor coolers are more expensive but maintain normal refrigerated temperatures.

Many hotels provide mini-refrigerators. When you know you will be stopping somewhere with a fridge almost every night, layer large ice packs and supplies in a cooler, then top them with another insulating layer like a cooling bag. This keeps everything cold for a couple of days at a time.

It’s also a good idea to travel with a single-burner cooktop — electric to use inside, or propane to use at rest areas and campgrounds — and a camp mess kit so that you can safely cook meals.

Some of the best apps to find food, restaurants and grocery stores that accommodate dietary needs are Fig for allergy-specific options, Happy Cow for vegan-friendly options and Find Me Gluten Free for celiac-safe spots. Add your favorite options to the route-planning app so that you know where to stop.

Finding activities

In addition to the apps mentioned in the route-planning section, state and local tourism organizations are good sources for accessible destinations.

National parks and monuments, which are required to meet federal accessibility guidelines, typically have visitor centers and recreation sites with accessible features. Each park website has information, as well as programs and services within the park. While accessibility varies, you can usually find information on wheelchair-accessible trails and campsites, tactile and audio features, assistive listening devices, and American Sign Language interpreters.

At state parks, accessibility features may not be consistent, but you can usually find some information on each park’s website.

Apps like AllTrails list wheelchair-friendly trails across the country, but the information may not be verified, so contact the park or land manager for verification. Among the parks with notable accessible trails are Redwood National and State Parks, North Cascades National Park, Badlands National Park, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park .

Syren Nagakyrie, the founder of the nonprofit Disabled Hikers and the author of “The Disabled Hiker’s Guide to Western Washington and Oregon” and “The Disabled Hiker’s Guide to Northern California,” among other guidebooks, leads group hikes and conducts assessments throughout the United States.

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Moscow Public Transportation

The public transportation system in Moscow is moderately accessible, much to the surprise of many. Use of this transportation network will require some planning for disabled travelers, especially those in wheelchairs. An ability to understand and recognize the Cyrillic alphabet will also make its use much easier for travelers of all abilities. The city’s subway system is not accessible to wheelchairs. The vast majority of city buses and trolley buses offer step-free access.

Metro Subway

The Moscow Metro Subway is spread across 12 lines and serves 196 stations throughout the city. While some stations have recently had elevators installed, the system cannot be considered wheelchair accessible. Large gaps of up to 6 inches exist between the subway train and station platforms. Trains are often not level with the platform and require a step up of a similar distance.

Stations without elevators require travelers to ascend or descend long flights of stairs. I strongly recommend that you use the accessible city bus network and avoid the subway.

City Bus and Trolleybus System

Moscow is served by an increasingly modern city bus system with hundreds of routes/lines. Every major city street is served by at least one bus line. Busses are numbered and lettered with route information. The network consists of normal, gas-powered city buses and the largest electricity-powered trolleybus system in the world.

The majority of city buses and trolleybuses now have lowered floors and are wheelchair accessible. The door at the center of the bus is equipped with a manual ramp which the bus operator will extend for wheelchair users. These ramps can be quite steep, but the bus operator can assist with pushing the wheelchair up the ramp. Wheelchair accessible buses are equipped with a securement space for wheelchairs with tie downs/straps and a seatbelt. Priority reserved seating is available for seniors and persons with disabilities.

All wheelchair accessible buses are marked with the international symbol of access (the wheelchair icon) at the center door or on the front of the vehicle. Wheelchair entry is possible only through the center door, where the retractable or fold out ramp is located. Wheelchair travelers ride the city bus and trolleybus free of charge. You should flag down the approaching bus if wish to ride, so that the operator can maneuver the bus close to the curb for ramp deployment.

On-street rail trams

The City of Moscow is served by 44 on street tram lines, which run on recessed rails and are powered by electricity. All trams require riders to climb several steps in order to access the passenger cabin. There are no implements which make wheelchair access possible. Disabled travelers should plan to avoid any routes which require the use of a tram. City buses adequately serve all parts of the city in which the trams operate.

City Sightseeing Moscow Hop-on/off Tour Bus

Although it is not managed by the city, the City Sightseeing Moscow tour bus travels to all of the major sights in Moscow and allows patrons to hop-on and hop-off at nearly 40 stops. The bus stops at or near all of the sights I have reviewed on this website. The next bus is available 30-40 minutes after the one before and the entire route circle takes 60 minutes to complete. Buses are wheelchair accessible, with fold-out ramps at the rear doors. One dedicated wheelchair space is available on each bus.

Passengers are provided with a set of headphones which can be plugged in to the at-seat ports. An audio guide is available in multiple languages, including English. Tickets for adults, good for 24 hours from the time of purchase, are available for 700 RUB. They can be purchased online with credit card, or onboard the bus with cash. Tickets are provided free of charge to wheelchair users and for other persons with proof of disability. Discounts are also available to seniors with identification. For additional information on the Moscow City Sightseeing Bus or to download route maps, visit city-sightseeing.com .

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What to pack

Make sure to check the weather prognosis before your trip and pack accordingly.

When to travel

Moscow is beautiful all around the year. Choose traveling time according to preferred activities.

We suggest to always have some cash with you. You will need Rubles (RUB) for Russia.

How much to tip

Tipping is not required in Russia, but it's considered good etiquette, tip 10%-15% of your bill.

The average summer temperature is approx 18°C (64°F), and winter is around -6°C (22°F).

Some of the most popular souvenirs from Moscow are caviar, Krasnaya Moska perfume.

Best Moscow Sights

One of the highest points in Moscow and one of its most breathtaking places - the Sparrow Hills.

See the 344-feet Cathedral of Christ the Savior - the tallest Orthodox church in the world.

Enjoy masterpieces of Russian opera and ballet in Moscow's legendary Bolshoi Theater.

Being the most recognizable symbol of Russia in the world, Red Square is an absolute must see when in Moscow.

The famous GUM is a large department store in the Kitai-gorod part of Moscow facing Red Square.

St. Basil’s Cathedral is Moscow’s most famous artistic work of architecture set in the romantic Red Square.

History and luxury is revealed inside the Kremlin as the Armoury Chamber displays treasures like Faberge Eggs.

The symbol of Moscow and entire Russia, the Kremlin is often described as the 8th Wonder of the World.

Moscow Metro is like a whole underground city that holds the world's largest collection of Stalinist Art.

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WOW. From the choice of hotels, an itinerary that ran to plan, the amazing Guides and drivers, and of course the stunning cities of Moscow and St Petersburg. No long queues for entry to museums, churches, and palaces. I would gladly recommend using Firebird Tours (Travel All Russia) to anyone.

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I must say from the day I started to book my tip till the day I got home I had one GREAT trip and experience I always felt safe and cared for help was seconds away not that I needed any I will defiantly highly recommend your company to any traveler to Russia WELL DONE to the Whole team THANK YOU for making this happen for me !!!

We enjoyed the whole trip a lot

Overall we enjoyed the whole trip a lot. Moscow is beautiful and clean. Thank you very much for your patience and excellent organization of this tour. Everything ran very smoothly and according to schedule. The guides met us on time at hotels or at our train carriage on arrival. They all spoke good English, had a good local knowledge and were very kind and helpful.

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I’m most pleased with Travel All Russia in arranging our ‘Volga Dream’ Russia tour, I would recommend using your services again as every aspect of our tour went off without a hitch. The communication between our tour representative was excellent as we required additional days on both ends of our tour. The visa process and the logistics were flawlessly implemented.

We had a great time in Moscow!

Everything was perfect and we are very satisfied with services and accommodations.

Loved my time in Russia

The trip was great. Especially want to mention the guides I had on the extra days were exceptional. Both guides and drivers worked out well. Thanks again for all your help and attention. Loved my time in Russia, and still haven’t stopped talking about it.

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Just want to say that our guide in St Petersburg was really outstanding. You really felt like someone was looking after you. Very observant - knowledgeable. We really enjoyed time spent with her.

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The experience was great!!! We had an excellent guide. The hotel was fabulous.

Thank you for your help !!! was an unforgettable trip.

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Contrasts: 12th century monasteries and some of the tallest skyscrapers in Europe can be found side-by-side in this complex and captivating city. The diversity of this mega-city is astounding. Only a few steps away from the solemn red facade of the Kremlin and the sounds of righteous church bells, a buzzing night scene and alternative-fashion boutiques can be found.

Culture: In Moscow only the best goes. Be it a theatre, restaurant or gallery, the standards are certain to be world-class. The Bolshoi ballet company is reputed to be even better than the Mariinsky’s and “MMOMA” (Moscow’s museum of modern art) exhibits works of art as profound as any that could be found in the famed MOMA.

Convenience: Unlike the rest of Russia, it’s easy enough to get by with just English in Moscow and, driving excepted, it is surprisingly safe: the murder rate is lower than in some of America’s major cities.

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It would take more than two days to walk around the perimeter of the biggest city in Europe, Moscow. Many of its inhabitants barely know what’s beyond the few blocks around their flat and there are so many attractions that it’s almost impossible to know where to start. If there is such a thing as an antidote to boredom, Moscow City is it. The mind-boggling range and diversity of things to do, places to eat, parks, historical monuments and more means that a vacation in Moscow has a wealth of activities to offer for every type of traveler, from young families to retirees.

Reasons to Vacation in Moscow in 2022

The Bolshoi theatre is familiar to almost everyone as Russia’s grandest theatre, but what people don’t know is that there are many more bolshoi (big) sites in Moscow that are worth travelling all the way to Moscow to see. For more than 100 years, the world’s biggest bell has been hidden behind the Kremlin’s walls and inside Moscow’s main park (which is bigger than some countries!) there is the world’s largest outdoor ice-rink. Travelers that visit Moscow can stay at the Izmailovo, Europe’s biggest hotel, then eat at the largest and most historic McDonald’s in Europe and after that have fun at the largest European indoor theme park!

Ancient Past & Stunning Architecture:

As those who travel to Moscow will see, just because Moscow is a city of record-breaking, glitzy high-rises doesn’t mean that there is no history. On the famous Arbat street, time-worn, wooden storehouses and century-old churches are squashed up against grey, soviet blocks which are then towered over by 21st century office-blocks. Unlike its much younger sibling, St Petersburg, Moscow’s roots stretch way back to the 12th century. Within the walls of the Kremlin, the city’s oldest building the Cathedral of Assumption can be admired in all its 500+ years of age.

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For a foreigner who has never visited Russia, Moscow is the perfect stepping stone into this great land of mystery. From the country’s best classical ballet troupes to snow-white troikas trotting through the parks, all the highlights of Russian culture can be had in Moscow without any of the complications that would be expected in other, less developed regions of Russia.

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In Moscow, everything is bargain when with the current foreign exchange rates being what they are. Even caviar doesn’t seem so dear when the exchange rate is at 60rub to the dollar, so go on indulge yourself! Take your 2022 vacation in Moscow and have the best of both worlds, with European luxury at very affordable prices.

Lena, our guide in Moscow was excellent. She was very knowledgable and could answer any question we had for her. We liked that she could pick up on our interests and take us places we might not have thought of to go. When we realized that one of the places we had chosen to see would probably not be that interesting to us, she was able to arrange entry to the Diamond Fund and the Armoury for us. Riding the Metro with Lena was a real adventure and a lot of fun. In Saint Petersburg we found Anna well versed in the history of the Tsars and in the Hermitage collection. Arkady in Veliky Novgorod was a very good guide and answered all of our questions with ease. Novgorod was perhaps a long way to go for a day trip, but we did enjoy it. Vasily was a great driver to have and kept us safe with good humour and skill. We enjoyed ourselves so much, my daughter says she is already planning to return. We would both have no hesistation to recommend ExpresstoRussia to anyone we know.

Just wanted to let you know that My grandson Bruno and I couldn´t have been more pleased with our week in Moscow (6/15 - 6/21). We were absolutely enchanted with the whole experience, including getting lost a couple of times in the Metro during our free time. Although both our guides (both Eleanas) were excellent, I would particularly commend the first one (she took us to the Tatiakov, the KGB tour, and to that beautiful cemetery where so many great Russian artists, authors, composers, musicians, militarists, and politicians are buried). Her knowledge is encyclopedic; and her understanding of today´s Russia as a product of its past was, for us, truly enlightening. I will be taking another tour in Russia, with my wife, within the next two or three years. I will be in touch with you when the time comes. Meanwhile, I will refer you to other potential visitors to Russia as I meet them.

We had a great time both in Moscow and St Petersburg. Your travel agency was excellent in coordinating the whole trip. Everything worked like clockwork. The guides assigned to us were very nice and friendly. They had a great knowledge of their subjects. The cars and the drivers were great. The hotels were good and the itinerary was good. All in all, it was a wonderful experience. It was nice dealing with you and your company. Thank you very much for a great Russian experience. Have a great future ahead

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We provide authentic, informative and memorable tour packages and city tours, at very competitive prices. Visit Moscow Tours are available not only in Moscow, but also in other cities: Saint Petersburg, Kazan, Suzdal and Sergiev Posad. We also organise customised individual programs tailored just for you.

Our guests come in large groups, small private groups, as couples or as single travellers. We take care of and treat our guests with respect in a friendly and warm family environment. We show people our beautiful cities with passion and deep knowledge of their history, culture and traditions.

Our guides are extremely hospitable, helpful and well-informed. They are simply the best because only by providing the best services can we make the world fall in love with Russia. And we are very happy when our guests say that they will definitely come back to Russia and that they will tell all their friends how great Russia is! That is what inspires us to put even more dedication and hard work into our tours, knowing that what we do is positive and meaningful.

Our classic tours include tours of Moscow and Saint Petersburg, two main Russian cities.

Moscow is a big and busy megalopolis and Russia’s capital city, where more than 12 million people live and work. Our capital city is happening place; it is mysterious, elegant, luxurious, fashionable, clean and bright, with its unique legends, traditions and events. It is with great pride that we show the Red Square and the Kremlin, our Underground and Tretyakovskaya Gallery, among other stunning attractions.

Saint Petersburg is our second capital, the second largest city in the Russian Federation. This wonderful city has a strong and lively aristocratic spirit, uniquely Russian royal architecture, magnificent museums and theatres. Saint Petersburg bears the royal heritage of Russia, which can be felt in its air, its streets, parks, monuments, museums and citizens. In Saint Petersburg tours, we will take you to the Hermitage, Peter and Paul Fortress, Faberge Museum and Orthodox Cathedrals. We’re sure you will love it!

If you have a few more days to spare, venture into the dreamy Russian countryside in Suzdal or Sergiev Posad. Suzdal is a small town with a population of about ten thousand people, situated on less than 15 square kilometres. This tiny area is home to 53 historic cathedrals, five monasteries and a kremlin. Church domes are visible like mushrooms from anywhere and everywhere in the town like in a fairy tale. No wonder Suzdal is called the ‘Town Museum”. It is definitely worth visiting!

Just try any of Visit Moscow Tours’ tour packages or any individual city tour, and we promise that you will want to come back to Russia again. Russia is huge with countless amazing places to visit. There are so many unique experiences to be had and energies to be felt that one tour is definitely not enough to explore this vast land. It is also a very safe destination to travel, and we have a tradition of warm hospitality. Our people adore and take care of visitors as our own guests, and even if they do not know your language very well, they still try to be helpful and hospitable.

Our guides will show you the most interesting attractions and historical places, taking you on a journey to the past to enjoy stories of medieval times, the Romanov monarchy, the Soviet Era. And of course, we will show you the contemporary life of our country through authentic local experiences.

We look forward to meeting you soon!

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Moscow Vacation Packages. Moscow vacations are always a great idea when it comes to traveling in Russia. Plan your trip to Moscow with a leading tour operator for Russia and enjoy the ease and pleasure that comes from it. You will stay at the centrally-located hotels, enjoy guided tours to Moscow's best sights with charming local guides, and ...
Guide to Moscow for Traveling to Moscow in 2022
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The Food Tour by Visit Moscow Tours is a perfect chance to sample all the variety of cuisines of the former Soviet Republics and to understand the Russian customs, traditions and ways of life. You will taste Russian, Ukrainian and Georgian food. Meeting time: from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meeting point:

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