Our Story
Hammer Travel’s story begins in 1923, when our parent company, Hammer Residences opened its doors.
The concept was simple; “be a community of people who respect an individual’s abilities, whose collective spirit makes dreams come true, and whose innovations lead the way.”
It was from Hammer’s commitment to service and leadership that the idea of starting a specialized travel company came about. Hammer Travel materialized from the realization that Hammer has the experience, the staffing resources, and commitment to deliver a quality and safe travel experience for individuals needing support.
Since July 2009, Hammer Travel has been passionate about providing and enhancing travel opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities from around the country, and we look forward to new adventures every day.
Our Mission
Providing People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities the Opportunity to Experience Life to its Fullest
Our Vision
We believe meaningful travel plays an important role in the quality of life and that everyone should have the opportunity to experience it. Travel promotes intellectual growth, social inclusion, independence and self-confidence. Hammer Travel is dedicated to making the travel experience memorable and pleasurable for each person we serve.
Our Values
Respecting Abilities
Our trip leaders all have a residential services background and are able to provide the best possible care to support our traveler’s needs.
Reaching for Opportunities
Each trip provides opportunities to learn about the world while enhancing independence and self-confidence.
Realizing Dreams
Our trips are designed to promote individuality and create a unique experience for each of our travelers.
Big Island, Hawaii
Harry Potter Adventure
February
Disney Extravaganza
LA Movie Madness
NEW TRIP! Cancun All-Inclusive
March
Florida Spring Training
NEW TRIP! NASCAR/Penzoil 400-Las Vegas Spa/Mall of America
April
Disney Bahamas Cruise April 26
Sedona/Verde Canyon
Nashville’s Best
May
New York City
NEW TRIP! Montreal, Canada
June
Badlands/Mount Rushmore
MN Twins Getaway
Wisconsin Dells
Note: Trips in blue will require
Walking Levels
1=Minimal walking
2=Moderate walking
3=Heavy walking
For more info about walking levels, simply find your destination on our website and click on the walking level assigned to the trip.
Packers Training Camp
San Francisco/Redwood Forest
All Things Hershey
Autumn Up North–Duluth Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
MN Wild Getaway NEW TRIP! Branson at Christmas
Orlando Dolphin Encounter Disney’s Holiday Magic
Disney Bahamas Cruise December 26
Bentleyville Christmas
Travel Key
Traveling by Vehicle: Meet and depart from Hammer Central Office, 1909 Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata, MN 55391
Traveling by Airplane: Meet and depart from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport, (MSP)*
Traveling by Cruise Ship
Traveling by Train
*Other airports can be accommodated; call for details.
JANUARY
Big Island, Hawaii: January 6-12
Beautiful sand beaches, lush rainforests, luau, and unlimited sunshine
$3975 | Register by: 9/5/25 | Walking Level 3
Harry Potter Adventure: January 19-23
Ride the Hogwarts Express, visit Universal Studios, and Universal Islands of Adventure
$2975 | Register by: 10/17/25 | Walking Level 3
FEBRUARY
Disney Extravaganza: February 2-6
Disney’s three Theme Parks: Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom
$2975 | Register by: 10/31/25 | Walking Level 3
LA Movie Madness: February 9-13
Iconic Hollywood sign, Warner Brothers Studio, Famous Chinese Theater, Homes of the Stars Tour
$2975 | Register by: 11/7/25 | Walking Level 3
NEW TRIP! Cancun All-Inclusive: February 16-20
Stunning beaches, turuoise waters and powdery white sand, pools, and local culture and cuisine
$3975 | Register by: 8/15/25 | Walking Level 2
MARCH
Florida Spring Training: March 2-6
Two pre-season baseball games and a tour of the Everglades
$2975 | Register by: 12/5/25 | Walking Level 2
NEW TRIP! NASCAR/Penzoil 400-Las Vegas: TBD
Two races at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas Strip, incredible people watching
$2975 | Register by: 11/21/25 | Walking Level 3
Spa/Mall of America: March 23-25
Manicures, pedicures, hair styles, and shopping at the Mall of America
$650 | Register by: 1/23/26 | Walking Level 1
Travel
Tip
A REAL ID has a star on the front of the ID
Travel Tip
Standard ID’s are ok for driving trips only
APRIL
Disney Bahamas Cruise April 26: TBD
Downtown Disney and a 3-night Disney cruise with a stop in Nassau and Disney’s private island
$3475 | Register by: 11/7/25 | Walking Level 3
Sedona/Verde Canyon: April 20-24
Explore beautiful Sedona and its surrounding areas
$2975 Register by: 12/19/25 | Walking Level 2
Nashville’s Best: April 27-May 1
Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame, Ryman Auditorium, and Music Row
$2975 | Register by: 1/23/26 | Walking Level 2
MAY
New York City: May 4-8
Times Square, Broadway show, city tour, 911 Memorial, and more
$3275 Register by: 1/2/26 | Walking Level 3
NEW TRIP! Montreal, Canada: May 18-22
Montreal city tour, international cuisine, sights and sounds of the Canadian French
$3475 Register by: 12/15/25 | Walking Level 3
JUNE
Badlands/Mount Rushmore: June 8-12
Mount Rushmore, Deadwood, Wall Drug, Chuckwagon Dinner Show, Custer State Park, and Badlands National Park
$1795 Register by: 2/6/26 | Walking Level 1
MN Twins Getaway: TBD
2 MN Twins baseball games and exploring the city they are playing in
$2495 Register by: 3/1/26 | Walking Level 2
Wisconsin Dells: June 22-24
Water parks and shopping the Dells
$850 Register by: 2/20/26 | Walking Level 1
JULY
Vikings Training Camp: TBD-depending on the Vikings Training Schedule
Vikings practice, opportunity to meet and greet players and get autographs
$650 | Register by: 5/15/26 | Walking Level 1
AUGUST
Packers Training Camp: TBD-depending on the Packers Training Schedule
Packers practice, Packers Hall of Fame, and tour of Lambeau Field
$850 Register by: 5/15/26 | Walking Level 1
San Francisco/Redwood Forest: August 10-14
Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge, and Redwood Forest
$2975 Register by: 4/24/26 | Walking Level 3
All Things Hershey: August 17-21
Chocolate World, Hershey’s amusement park, Hershey Gardens, Chocolate Lab, and more
$2975 Register by: 5/1/26 | Walking Level 3
SEPTEMBER
Joy Ranch: September 14-17
Horse grooming, hoedown, horse ride, campfire, s’mores, and more
$1495 Register by: 6/12/26 | Walking Level 1
NEW TRIP! Paris, France: September 22-28
Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, shopping, and French cuisine
$5245 Register by: 3/20/26 | Walking Level 3
Colorado Fall Colors: September 28-October 2
Rocky Mountains, scenic train ride through the mountains, visit the cities of Boulder and Denver, and other area attractions
$2975 Register by: 6/19/26 | Walking Level 2
OCTOBER
Travel Tip
Drink plenty of waterStay Hydrated
Autumn Up North–Duluth: October 5-7
Split Rock Lighthouse, fall colors along the North Shore, and Great Lakes Aquarium
$750 | Register by: 6/28/25 | Walking Level 1
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta: TBD
100’s of hot air balloons in the air, shop Old Town
Albuquerque, Balloon Fiesta Park
$2975 | Register by: 3/20/26 | Walking Level 2
Disney’s Halloween Magic: October 12-16
Mickey’s Halloween Party, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Magic Kingdom
$3075 | Register by: 6/19/26 | Walking Level 3
NOVEMBER
Minnesota Wild Getaway: TBD-Depending on Wild schedule
Attend a Wild game and explore the city they are playing in $2495 | Register by: 8/7/26 | Walking Level 2
NEW TRIP! Branson at Christmas: November 9-14
Multiple shows, shopping, local cuisine
$2495 Register by: 7/17/26 | Walking Level 2
Orlando Dolphin Encounter: November 13-17
Discovery Cove with Dolphin Encounter, Sea World, sun and fun
$2975 Register by: 7/10/26 | Walking Level 2
Disney’s Holiday Magic: November 30-December 4
Mickey’s Christmas Party, Epcot Center, and Magic Kingdom
$3075 Register by: 7/31/26 | Walking Level 3
DECEMBER
Disney Bahamas Cruise December 26: TBD
A day at Downtown Disney and a three-night cruise to Nassau and Castaway Cay
$3475 Register by: 8/14/26 | Walking Level 3
Bentleyville Christmas: December 7-9
Take a walk through the holiday lights, enjoy shopping in Canal Park, and visit the famous Glensheen Mansion
$750 Register by: 9/4/26 | Walking Level 1
Travel Tip
INCLUDED IN YOUR TRIP
• Airfare from Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport. Additional fees may apply for travelers from other airports.
• All meals.
• Staffing at a ratio of 1:4, a 1:1 ratio can be requested; call for details.
• Lodging (Everyone guaranteed their own bed).
• All advertised attractions.
SERVICES AVAILABLE TO YOU
Prepayment Plans: If you know you want to travel in the future, but haven’t made up your mind yet, you can pay in advance for any travel option. After coordinating your payment with Hammer Travel, you can decide where to travel at a later date!
Customized Vacations: If you prefer to travel by yourself or exclusively with a group of friends, contact us and we will work with you to put together an all-inclusive trip package.
PCA Discount: If you sign up four individuals on the same trip, you may send a PCA at no additional cost. Travelers needing a 1:1 ratio can bring their own staff at a discounted rate.
REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
All cancellations and changes must be made in writing (letter, fax, or email). Cancellation refunds will be calculated on the date the written notification is received by Hammer Travel.
Cancel By
Dates:
• Prior to trip registration date: Full refund, less $150 processing fee and any pre-purchased items pertaining to the vacation package.
• Up to two weeks after trip registration date: Less the deposit, and possible refund as determined by Hammer Travel.
• Two or more weeks after trip registration date: No Refund available .
Is your form of ID ready to fly?
Beginning May 2025, if you plan to use your state-issued ID or license to fly within the U.S., make sure it is REAL ID compliant. If you are not sure if your ID complies with REAL ID, check with your state department of motor vehicles. Other acceptable Identification options would be the Enhanced ID, Passport Card or Passport.
The REAL ID will have a gold star on the upper right corner, the MN Enhanced ID has a flag and says enhanced ID on the front.
REGISTRATION FORM
To register please complete the form below and mail it to:
Hammer Travel, 1909 Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata, MN 55391
Or fax this form to: (952) 473-8629.
Registration can also be done on our website: HammerTravel .org
TRAVELER’S INFORMATION
Traveler’s Legal Name:
Birth Date:
Street Address:
City:____________________________________ State: __________ Zip:
Trip Destination:
Trip Date:
Primary Contact:
Contact Phone Number:
Contact Email:
Staff Ratio: 1:4 1:1 (Please call for additional information)
Wheelchair: No Yes
If yes, is the wheelchair: Manual Electric
Check (enclosed)
Credit Card (Pay online or by phone)
Payment Amount: ________________
• Trip registration isn’t guaranteed or complete until all traveler support forms, payment & consents are received.
• Full payment is due by the trip’s registration deadline.
• Payment plans are available. Please call for details.
