Europe Trip Leader

Jess Wellings

Jess grew up in rural Wales and has combined her great love of travel with wildlife conservation. She studied outdoor education in 2003 and has guided in a number of places in the UK as well as New Zealand, Malaysia, Thailand, Bali, Costa Rica, Zanzibar, Slovenia, Portugal, Switzerland, and the Maldives. Her conservation work included flood defense and removal of invasive plant species. Outside of guiding, you'll find her living out her main passion, surfing (she is also learning how to ski and snowboard!).

Upcoming Trips with Jess

England Coast to Coast

May 26 - Jun 6, 2026

Sep 1 - 12, 2026

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Treasures of Wales & the Cotswold Way

Sep 21 - Oct 1, 2026

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Client Testimonials

"Jess was an absolute joy to be around. Her effusive and happy demeanor made every day great! Her ability to lead us on a very challenging day was truly superb. She was calm, prepared, steady, and ready. She also has a very obvious and wonderful appreciation for the outdoors and all things nature. That passion of hers makes her a fantastic trip leader because you see the world through her lens and her background, which adds to one's own perspective. "

Heather P.

Denver, IA

"Jess was an absolute joy to be around. Her effusive and happy demeanor made every day great! Her ability to lead us on a very challenging day was truly superb. She was calm, prepared, steady, and ready. She also has a very obvious and wonderful appreciation for the outdoors and all things nature. That passion of hers makes her a fantastic trip leader because you see the world through her lens and her background, which adds to one's own perspective."

Heather P.

Denver, IA

"Jess is a delight and an amazing person, and always ready to accommodate all your needs and questions. She is totally aware of what is happening with every person during a hike."

Luba G.

Randolph, NJ

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