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We’ve handpicked 274 small group walking holidays for you to choose from. Our best selling holidays include everything from introductory hiking through the lush hills of Andalucia, to moderate walks through Japanese national parks, and high altitude trekking up Kilimanjaro. Wildlife enthusiasts can track wolves and bears in a conservation tour of the Carpathian mountains, or take the scenic route with a walk of Australia’s Great Ocean road. Whether you’re a gentle stroller or like your trekking hardcore, you’ll join a group with similar ability. See our full walking holiday classification guide to help choose a trip that suits you.
These full and frank independent Small group walking holidays reviews are from travellers who have booked directly through responsibletravel.com. They are not edited by us or any of the companies we work with. Find the real story, from real travellers below.
Despite having a mobility problem, I managed 3 out of 4 walks. They were amazing and Rudy was invaluable to give me the confidence to carry on even on some quite hard terrain. The hotel turned out to be experts in gluten free cooking and so the other perfect half was the ability to eat enough food to fuel the walking. 
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The most memorable part - Everything from arriving at the airport till leaving the airport. The Nepalese guide was FANTASTIC.
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We saw so much of Scotland both on trains and on foot. The scenery is spectacular and the walking is demanding enough to be satisfactory but not too exhausting. (more)
Most memorable? Climbing up the Annapurna Mountains. It evoked all sorts of emotions; fear, apprehension, joy, excitement and relief. One of the most memorable experiences in my life and I will look back on it with fond memories. (more)Amazing, brilliant, inspiring… I can really see why it’s so hard not to go back! The most memorable part of the week was the hamman in Marrakech, mostly because it involved being thoroughly scrubbed by a rather large woman whilst lying naked on a tiled floor in a dark steamy room down one of the back alleys of Marrakech – it was so far removed from my normal life! (more)Most memorable will be reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro, not without the expert help from the guides, especially Dae. The team were fantastic, helpful, professional, considerate, and made everything as comfortable as possible, they were brilliant.
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Most memorable? Stunning views from high up in the Parc National de Mercantour, well worth the effort of climbing 1000 metres. Also Liz's home cooking, delish!!!! Wonderful, would like do it all again and probably will before too long.
(more)The most memorable part was stopping for lunch on top of hills with amazing views and the homegrown oranges... Top, really enjoyed, excellent value, very well organised, great fun and wonderful people. Also loved accommodation.
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Being on stomboli while the volcano rumbled and spat - being so close to lava fountains was the most memorable part. (more)The most memorable parts were the fantastic views from the escarpments and a chance visit at a local school during the TESFA walk, the view over the twin of Ayers Rock from the Ghiralta lodge (more)Absolutely superb. The organisation was flawless and the local guides were very professional and the people were very friendly...The Lemosoho route offers far more spectacular scenery than the other route I tried last year. The safari to Ngorongoro crater and the Serengeti was the perfect relaxation after the arduous climb.
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Most memorable was reaching the top of Monte Prado, the highest point in Tuscany and no other group in sight. The best kept secret, long may it continue. I plan to go back!
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Excellent, exceeded my expectations, all ran like clockwork from the pre-holiday assistance through to our wonderful head guide who even got up at 5am to ensure that I got safely into my taxi to the airport!
(more)Our holiday organisers took great care of us. Throughout they took great care of us - we felt that we were getting great personal service from a company that were treating us like friends. (more)
It’s impossible to specify any part of the trip as being the most memorable because every aspect of the holiday was really quite perfect ... The incredible scenery and awesome walks, combined with the great guiding, lovely chalet accommodation and superb meals, made for a truly perfect experience. (more)
As each day passed it became my favourite day so far! The Inca Trail of course and the island home stay have to be my top two. The holiday was made all the more memorable because of the great group we were travelling with and of course our guide Dante.
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I would rate my trip to the Annapurnas as being one of the best trips I've ever done. My guide & porter were excellent company, they took excellent care of me. (more)
Excellent; an enlightening and refreshing experience... The overall experience of being surrounded by the mountain ranges was truly indescribable. (more)We invite every traveller who books a holiday via us to send in a review. Because we don't run the holidays they're completely independent and unedited... remember to read between the lines though, as two people on the same holiday can have different views!
