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What We Offer

For Urban Detourists…

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Urban Detourists can expect guided group day hikes with...

Discounted multi-hike packages

Guaranteed 10:1 participant-to-guide ratio

Pre-hike communication

Hike preparation & safety instruction

Leave No Trace demonstration

Interpretation of the landscape, ecology, and human interactions

Community-building

For Urban Explorers…

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Urban Explorers may enjoy several options, including:

Group excursions guided by Urban Detour Adventures and/or in collaboration with our partners

Pre-excursion communication

Excursion preparation & safety instruction

Guaranteed 6:1 participant-to-guide ratio

8-week backpacking 101 school

Weekend camping 101 school

Outdoor recreation skills-building workshops

Gear recommendations

Optional gear offerings are included

Leave No Trace demonstration

Interpretation of the landscape, ecology, & human interactions

Community-building

For Urban Adventurers…

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Urban Adventurer Trip-Building Includes...

Fee-based consultation for local recreation activities

OR

Free 20-minute initial consultation for itinerary-building

Comprehensive itinerary-building

Flexible process with three check-ins and revised itineraries included

BOTH INCLUDE:

Access to partner discounts

Personalized recommendations

Logistical recommendations

Customizable Corporate & Group Packages

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Packages can include...

Free 20-minute initial consultation

Half-day or full-day outdoor team building or group activity

Emphasis on mental and physical well-being

Access to partner discounts

Agendas personalized to desired outcomes or experiences

Collaborative planning process

***Must be booked a minimum of 30 days in advance***

  • "Lauren is my go-to when I want to get out of the city! She is so thorough and really makes sure I have every detail necessary to just enjoy my time away. I could not recommend UDA enough!!!"

    —Sequoia R.

  • "Urban Detour’s mission is exceptional, and Lauren is an outstanding and compassionate leader. I’m deeply appreciative of her efforts to get me out of the Beltway and into nature for restorative outdoor experiences. I only wish I’d discovered this organization sooner!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​"

    —Brianna P.

  • "Urban Detour is a super fun idea for people who get tired spending all their time in the city. It's a great way to reconnect with nature and get a breath of fresh air!"

    —Steph G.

  • "Many people will take you on a hike, Urban Detour will make you fall in love. You will never find a person that is more passionate about the outdoors than Lauren"

    -Cristian L.

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