Many of the group trips we lead begin with a group or group coach interested in collaborating to create a swim trip tailored to the group's goals or needs. Cross Country Swimming enjoys working with such groups to develop and plan itineraries that suit the swimmers' preferences. We have the capability to organize worldwide swimming trips, exploring destinations similar to those featured on our All Trips page, or we can plan a trip entirely from scratch based on your group's ideas. Learn more about how we plan customized trips for small groups below.
When you're ready to get started to plan your own group trip with Cross Country Swimming, complete a quick questionnaire here.
Together, we will work on selecting a destination and determining the complexity of the itinerary based on your group's preferred challenge level for open water swimming. This ensures that the trip is ideal for the participants in your group, providing a clear and enjoyable experience.
Cross Country Swim will pair you with an expert swimming leader to travel with and guide your group throughout your trip. Leaders are selected based on their availability and preferred challenge level. They collaborate with coaches to ensure that your trip runs smoothly, and everyone stays safe.
Cross Country Swim puts the ideas we create into a trip itinerary to share with your group. We'll include the need-to-know details in the itinerary. The group coach shares this information with the group and connects participants with Cross Country Swim to reserve their spots on the trip.
Based on your group's specific needs, here are some travel options that we may recommend for your itinerary:
- Hotel or villa accommodations
- Swim daily itineraries and accommodations
- Transportation by land and sea
- Local tours and sightseeing
- Some meals based on trip specifics
- Optional flights
Many groups we work with, especially more experienced swimmers, crave adventure and sometimes luxury. We are passionate about creating extraordinary trips, and here are some recommendations to enhance trips based on these types of requests:
- Luxury or uniquely style resort accommodations
- Local community outreach or charitable initiatives
- Combining swimming with land adventures such as hiking, cycling, kayaking, and more
- Kitchen to table, cooking classes, or other local food experiences
- Spa visits, cold plunges, and other relaxation techniques
Ready to start planning your group's trip but unsure where to begin? Browse our current trip selections. You can either request a specific trip for your group or use components of different trips to create a customized itinerary for your future adventure.
We're a team of passionate adventure travelers and experienced open water swimmers. Learn more about our swim trip leaders and coaches on this page. You can also express your interest in becoming a swim trip coach for future trips with us.