Join TravelHosts on this single-day mountain experience designed for high-performers who need a genuine reset but can't step away for multiple days. Summit Mt Donna Buang (1,250m) at sunrise, then descend to Healesville for organic lunch, sauna, professional massage, and guided breathwork.

Single Day Experience

One Mountain. Renewed Clarity.

When did you last finish a day feeling genuinely grounded instead of drained?

The Single Day Summit to Self experience is designed for high-performers who can't take extended time away but desperately need a genuine reset. Leave Melbourne at sunrise. Summit a challenging peak. Descend for recovery. Return by evening—transformed.

This isn't a day hike. This is earned achievement followed by intentional restoration. The kind of day that changes how you show up for the rest of the week.

The Experience

Morning: The Challenge We collect you from Melbourne before dawn and head into Victoria's wilderness—locations range from the Yarra Ranges to the Mornington Peninsula, Gariwerd, or other stunning peaks based on your fitness level and weather.

Your professional guide leads a challenging half-day summit climb (3-4 hours) through forest, alpine terrain, or coastal paths. This isn't a gentle walk—you'll work for the summit. That's the point.

Curated trail nutrition keeps you fueled. The view from the top hits different when you've earned it.

Afternoon: The Recovery Descend to a carefully selected location for organic, locally-sourced lunch. Real food, not processed wellness nonsense.

Then the recovery begins:

• Sauna session to release tension and boost heat shock proteins

• Professional massage (30 minutes) targeting the muscles you just used

• Guided breathwork to activate parasympathetic recovery and integrate the day's experience

Evening: The Return Back in Melbourne by 5:00pm with renewed clarity, physical satisfaction, and the calm that comes from doing something genuinely hard—then recovering properly.

Schedule

6:00am - Melbourne CBD pickup (coffee provided)
7:30am - Begin summit ascent
9:00am - Mid-climb trail nutrition break
10:30am - Summit celebration
12:00pm - Descend
1:00pm - Organic local lunch
2:30pm - Sauna session
3:15pm - Professional massage (30 min)
4:00pm - Guided breathwork
5:00pm - Melbourne CBD return

Schedule adapts based on chosen location and group fitness

What's Included

✓ Premium transport from Melbourne CBD (Mercedes Sprinter)
✓ Professional mountain guide (wilderness first aid certified)
✓ Morning specialty coffee
✓ Curated trail nutrition and hydration
✓ Organic locally-sourced lunch
✓ Sauna session
✓ Professional massage therapy (30 minutes)
✓ Guided breathwork session
✓ All safety equipment
✓ Emergency communication and support
✓ Small group experience (maximum 8 people)
✓ Pre-experience consultation to tailor route to fitness level

What's Not Included

✗ Personal hiking gear (boots, daypack, water bottles - see packing list)
✗ Personal insurance (travel insurance recommended)
✗ Breakfast before pickup
✗ Additional food or beverages beyond what's provided
✗ Gratuities for guides (optional, appreciated)

What to Bring

Essential:

• Hiking boots (broken in, ankle support)

• Daypack (20-30L)

• 2L water capacity (bladder or bottles)

• Weather-appropriate layers (temperature can drop 10°C at altitude)

• Rain jacket (waterproof, not water-resistant)

• Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, SPF 50+)

• Personal medications

Recommended:

• Trekking poles (if you use them)

• Small towel for sauna

• Change of clothes for post-recovery

• Phone/camera (charged)

• Snacks if you have specific dietary needs

Don't Bring:

• Cotton clothing (it holds moisture)

• Jeans or fashion hiking boots

• Excessive valuables

• Expectations of phone signal on the mountain

Clothing Layers:

• Base layer (merino or synthetic)

• Insulating layer (fleece or down)

• Outer layer (waterproof shell)

• Hiking pants or shorts (not cotton)

• Warm socks (merino blend)

We'll provide a detailed packing list upon booking with specific recommendations based on the season and chosen location.

Who This Is For

Individuals:

• High-performers who can't take multiple days off but need genuine reset

• Busy professionals seeking something beyond a meditation app

• People who value challenge over comfort

• Those who understand earned recovery beats passive relaxation

Corporate Teams:

• Leadership teams seeking high-impact development without overnight commitment

• Organizations wanting measurable wellbeing outcomes

• Teams needing genuine connection outside the office environment

• Companies demonstrating commitment to leader health and performance

Fitness Level: You should be comfortable with 3-4 hours of continuous hiking with elevation gain. Routes are tailored to group fitness, from accessible peaks to challenging alpine climbs. If you can walk up 10 flights of stairs without stopping, you can do this.

Investment

$825 inc GST per person

Group Bookings:

• 4-8 participants per experience

• Corporate group rates available

• Private dedicated experiences for organizations

What This Represents:

• 11 hours of guided experience

• Professional services (guide, massage therapist, driver)

• Premium venues and locally-sourced organic food

• Small group sizes ensuring personalized attention

• Investment in your sustained performance, not just a day off

Compare this to the cost of burnout: lost productivity, poor decisions, health impacts, and the invisible tax of operating below your capability every single day.

Locations

Routes and venues are selected based on:

• Group fitness level and experience

• Weather and seasonal conditions

• Specific outcomes you're seeking

• Accessibility requirements

Typical locations include:

• Yarra Ranges - Mt Donna Buang, Cathedral Range

• Mornington Peninsula - Coastal peaks and bay views

• Gariwerd (Grampians) - Iconic Peaks and ancient landscapes

• High Country - Alpine experiences within day-trip range

• Other Victorian wilderness - Hidden gems tailored to your needs

Final location confirmed 3-5 days prior based on optimal conditions.

Booking & Logistics

How to Book:

Option 1: Individual Bookings Join a scheduled group experience. Check available dates and book directly online. [View Available Dates & Book]

Option 2: Private Group Organize your own group (4-8 people) and choose your preferred date. [Enquire About Private Experience]

Option 3: Corporate Booking Dedicated experience for your leadership team with customized timing and outcomes. [Discuss Corporate Programs]

Booking Process:

1. Submit booking enquiry or select available date

2. Receive pre-experience questionnaire (fitness, dietary requirements, goals)

3. Consultation call to tailor route and discuss logistics

4. Payment confirms booking

5. Receive detailed briefing pack with packing list and pickup details

6. Experience your transformation

Cancellation Policy:

• More than 14 days before: Full refund minus 10% admin fee

• 7-14 days before: 50% refund

• Less than 7 days: No refund (but can transfer to another date within 6 months)

• Weather cancellations: Full refund or reschedule at no cost

Weather: Summit to Self experiences run in all seasons. We don't cancel for light rain (you'll have waterproofs). We do cancel for dangerous conditions (extreme weather, fire risk, unsafe terrain). Safety always comes first.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I'm not fit enough? Routes are tailored to group fitness. If you can walk up 10 flights of stairs without stopping, you can do this. We go at the pace of the group, and our guides are experts at adapting challenges.

What if someone in our group has an injury or needs to stop? Emergency support is always available. Guides carry communication devices and are wilderness first aid certified. We can adapt routes mid-experience if needed.

Can I bring my phone? Yes, but expect limited signal on the mountain. We encourage presence over posting, but if you need to check in with work or family, you can during lunch and recovery.

What about dietary requirements? We accommodate all dietary needs—vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, allergies, religious requirements. Just let us know in your booking questionnaire.

Is this actually going to help with burnout? Physical challenge in nature reduces cortisol (stress hormone) and increases endorphins. Sauna improves cardiovascular resilience. Massage reduces inflammation. Breathwork activates recovery. This isn't opinion—it's measured physiology. Will one day solve burnout forever? No. Will it give you tools and a tangible reset? Absolutely.

Do you do team building exercises? No trust falls. No forced icebreakers. Just authentic challenge that builds genuine connection. The mountain does the team building—we just guide you up it.

What Past Participants Say

"I've done corporate wellness programs before, but nothing prepared me for how different I'd feel after summiting a mountain with fellow professionals. Six months later, I'm still using the clarity and confidence I found in that single day."
— Sarah M., Executive

"Our leadership team came back from the Single Day experience with something money can't buy: genuine connection and renewed focus. The ROI showed up in decision-making quality within weeks."
— Michael T., CFO

"I was skeptical about what one day could do. Then I climbed a mountain before breakfast, got properly restored, and returned home actually calm instead of just tired. Now it's non-negotiable in my calendar."
— Jennifer L., Founder

Ready to Begin?

Your calendar will never be empty. The 'perfect time' doesn't exist. The best time to invest in your sustained performance was six months ago. The second-best time is now.

Book Your Single Day Experience:

[View Available Dates] | [Enquire for Private Group] | [Corporate Programs]

Questions? Email hello@thetravelhosts.com or call [number]

The Difference

This isn't:

• A day hike (it's earned transformation)

• A spa day (recovery follows effort)

• A team building exercise (connection happens naturally through shared challenge)

• Performative wellness (no crystals, no chanting, just real results)

This is: One day that changes how you show up for every day that follows.