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Why book with Walk Inn Provence? |
| Our team is based in Avignon, in the heart of Provence, and we have created and produced 100% of our trips, with over 20 years of experience in walking and cycling vacations. We have decided to sell our trips exclusively via the Internet; without any intermediaries, we have a direct and intimate connection to our beloved Provence, and can make sure you pick the trip that best meets your interests. |
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Do I have to be in good shape to do one of your trips? |
| No! Our trips are not about athletic competition. We offer walking and cycling vacations because we firmly believe that they are the best way to explore Provence. If you already enjoy walking, cycling, or sports of any nature to help keep you fit, you will have no trouble with our trips. |
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How do I get to the start of a trip? |
| There are many different ways to get to La Provence. See our Arrivals page. |
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What happens if I am too tired to continue an outing? |
At Walk Inn we are specialists in walking and cycling vacations; with our expert advice we will make sure that you choose a trip that meets your fitness level. And remember: the goal of our trips is to enjoy nature, not the physical exploit. Walking and cycling are a means to find the best spots to take pictures, for picnics, and simply to admire the countryside.
On a guided tour we make sure that a comfortable pace is set for the whole group. It is not boot camp!
On a self-guided tour you can go at your own pace. If need be, you can also shorten a day by calling a taxi listed in the road book (not included). Often in our trips we spend two nights in one inn so you can always take a day off and relax. |
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What happens if I have a medical emergency? |
For a self-guided trip, in your road book you will find emergency numbers and you have a direct number with Walk Inn.
In a group trip your guide will be there to help you.
Walk Inn Provence strongly recommends that you purchase extra travel insurance in case you need medical treatment while in France. You will have to pay in advance for any treatment and get reimbursed once you arrive home. |
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Can I bring my bike on a trip? |
Yes! We will deduct the bike off your trip price. For a self-guided trip, you may have a small supplement to pay depending upon where a trip ends to transfer your bike back to the nearest train station...
In a group trip, no problem. |
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Is it possible to travel with kids? |
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Why not! In our family trips, kids are welcomed. They are always full of energy and are very curious. Minimum ages can vary so please check directly in our family trips section.
These are guided group trips or self-guided trips created for families and adapted to children (as young as 6 years old) and teenagers. Special hands-on learning activities are planned for them during a trip, geared to excite their curious side, and on many trips your hotels will have a pool.
• Animals : discovering Camargue: white horses, pink flamingos & many other distinctive birds, Walking trips with donkeys, Horseback riding, Farm visits – goats, cheese-making...
• Water : canoeing, swimming in rivers and creeks and along the beaches of the Mediterranean coast, canyon discovering for kids, yacht travel around the Isles d'Or (the Golden Islands)
• Nature & Adventure : camping out under Indian tepees, adventure rope park, train travel on smaller local lines, discover provence's many natural sites - Ochre in Roussillon, Colorado Provençal…
• Hands-on : cooking class – crêpes and desserts, Art classes – pottery, painting…
• Tradition : provence's chocolate & candy makers,learning La Provence crafts and traditions, night time story-telling of local traditions and legends. |
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What happens if the weather is bad? |
La Provence is full of monuments, museums and villages that can replace part or all of an outing. Average sunshine in Provence is 2,500 hours per year so weather is rarely an issue! |
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How do I book my trip? |
Bookings and payments are done online only
- You fill out the secure online booking form and pay a 250€ deposit for each booking form (regardless of the number of travelers in each group.
- You will receive an acknowledgment of receipt of your deposit. The deposit will be withdrawn from your account only once your file has been validated by a trip advisor.
- We will verify the availability for your trip request and will confirm your booking by email within three business days. In the email you will receive the access codes to the “My Account” section of the website.
- In the “My Account” section you’ll complete the trip forms, including extra services (extra hotel nights, transfers, car rental), and consult the fiche technique and your bill.
- 45 days before the trip departure – at the very latest – you are required to pay the balance of the trip cost. We will give you 8 days notice before the balance is due. |
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Following the completion of my booking, what travel documents are at my disposal, and how do I find them? |
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When your trip has been confirmed, you’ll find all the travel documents in your “My Account”. You can consult the fiche technique of your trip (detailed information about your trip, including lists of what to bring, and information about the region you’ll be traveling to), your bill, and the rendezvous time and location. You can also complete a personal information form. Upon return from your trip you can fill out a questionnaire. |
