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Walking holidays from specialist operators designed to support local people & minimise environmental impact. We have walking holidays for people of every walking ability, from introductory walking to high altitude trekking holidays. See our full walking holiday classification.

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Heaphy Track hiking trip
Great walks and diverse tracks, from NZ $1595 (6 days) ex flights
Mount Kailash trekking holiday in Tibet
Trek Mount Kailish in Tibet, from £1595 (15 days) ex flights
Kilimanjaro climb, Rongai route
Ascend Mt Kilimanjaro's Rongai Route, from £2069 - £2749 (10 days) inc UK flights
Tasmania holiday, cycling and hiking
An action filled adventure odyssey, from £1795 (13 days) ex flights
Annapurna Sanctuary trek in Nepal
The world famous Annapurna Sanctuary trek, from £840 (14 days) ex flights
Everest Base Camp trek
For anyone who has dreamed of seeing Mt Everest, from £1859 - £2059 (17 days ) inc UK flights
Japan self guided walking holiday, Nakasendo Trail
Self-guided walking along Japan’s ancient Nakasendo trail, from £725 - £2195 (10 days) ex flights
Nepal trekking holiday, Annapurna Circuit
Nepal's finest trekking circuit, from £1749 - £2019 (23 days ) inc UK flights
Inca Trail & Amazon holidays
Discover the Andes and the Amazon!, from £1145 (10 days) ex flights
Hiking the Inca Trail in Peru
Fully supported Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu, from US $695 (4 days) ex flights
Walking in Andalucia
Week's walking tour in the beautiful Axarquia, from £649 (8 days) ex flights
Walking holiday in the Caucasus, Georgia
Fabulous walking holidays in the Causacus and Svaneti, from £1265 - £1295 (9 days) ex flights
French Alps guided walking holidays
Challenging walking holiday in the Haute Savoie region of the French Alps, from £475 - £595 (8 days) ex flights
Carpathian Mountains holiday, conservation & culture
Wolves, bears & sightseeing, from £1129 - £1149 (8 days) inc UK flights
Cyprus walking holiday
Dazzling seas superb beaches and ancient castles, from £789 - £929 (8 days ) inc UK flights
Walking holiday in Iceland
Explore the best walking areas in Iceland, from £2459 (14 days) inc UK flights
Transylvania walking holiday
A scenic walking tour of Transylvania, from €640 (7 days) ex flights
Provence cooking & walking holiday
Admire the South of France with local insight, from €405 - €730 (3 days) ex flights
Walking holiday in Tuscany
A variety of daywalks in the beautiful Tuscan countryside, from £899 - £1059 (8 days) inc UK flights
Western Bhutan walking holiday
Panoramic mountain views, local villages and temples., from US $2100 (8 days) ex flights
Walking holidays in Grazalema, Andalucia, Spain
Grazalema - a walker's paradise!, from £899 (8 days) ex flights
Great Wall of China walking holiday
Trek along various contrasting sections of the wall, from £1429 - £1649 (10 days) inc UK flights
Isle of Skye walking holiday in Scotland
Experience exhilarating walking on the Isle of Skye, from £795 - £945 (7 days) ex flights
Catalonia self guided walking holidays
Self-guided walking holidays in Catalonia, from £378 - £674 (8 days) ex flights

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Holiday in Peru & Inca Trail
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.  (more)
From £2919 - £3259 including UK flights
Annapurna Sanctuary trek in Nepal
Wonderful - hard work, but really interesting, and relaxing as well. A perfect mix. We will definitely return to do the Everest trek and we will definitely use this operator again. Thanks to everyone involved. (more)
From £840 excluding flights
Bhutan walking holiday
Climbing up to the Tiger's Nest on our last full day in Bhutan WAS pretty great - but I think my prize goes to seeing big pink orchids growing on the side of the road - and having the leisure to go photograph them, thanks to our wonderful driver.  (more)
From US $2700 - US $3060 excluding flights
Patagonia overland tour, Villarica
Amazing holiday. Very varied and interesting with a good mix of people of all ages and nationalities. We saw all of the top sights in the area and good trips were organised e.g. horse riding.  (more)
From £1959 excluding flights
Czech Republic farmstay accommodation
The most memorable part of our trip was most likely the scenery we loved the mountains and woodlands. The next was the food as Nick is no doubt an excellent chef and Dasha a specialist with deserts. (more)
From £29 per person per night
Laguna Torca farmstay accommodation in Chile
Our holiday was WONDERFUL, and we hope to go back someday. ..Soledad and Charles were incredible hosts. The surroundings were beautiful, the house was incredibly comfortable, and we enjoyed the serene nature all around us. (more)
From CLP70000 per villa per night (sleeps 4)
Off the beaten track holiday in Vietnam
Excellent in all ways. Ms. Thanh Ha of the operator’s Saigon office provided detailed information and reminders, and she met us in Saigon to make sure everything was as we hoped.  (more)
From US $2274 excluding flights
Japan self guided walking holiday, Nakasendo Trail
Excellent...in every way. The most memorable parts were... Seeing the old villages and towns along our walk - meeting so many friendly and helpful people in surroundings completely different from our own. And the food - different, flavorful, every meal exquisitely presented and excellent.  (more)
From £725 - £2195 excluding flights
Walking holidays in Grazalema, Andalucia, Spain
Walking on the hills was the most memorable part of the holiday (more)
From £899 excluding flights
Cyclades sailing & walking holiday in Greece
10 out of 10 based on the companionship, weather, knowledge and sheer good fun that was had by both of us during this holiday. (more)
From €670 - €720 excluding flights
Andalucia self guided walking holiday, Spain
Brilliant, enjoyed every minute...the best part was climbing the small hill out from the cortijo, wondering where the village was, and suddenly, there it was, below us, tucked up in its hollow amongst the hills. (more)
From £390 excluding flights
Langtang Valley trekking holiday, Nepal
A great trip and very good service. (more)
From £935 excluding flights
Self guided walking holiday in Andalucia, Spain
Booking through Responsible travel I visited the Castril area of Andalusian Spain in April. I whished to walk and look for unusual plants of the area. My stay at was most enjoyable with excellent accommodation and food at a reasonable cost. I was pointed to the best walking areas and had a very pleasant time. (more)
From €300 - €360 excluding flights
Annapurna Circuit & Tilicho Lake trekking holiday
It was incredible, amazing, breathtaking. Simply spectacular. Totally worth it, Nepal is a paradise, and its people are a big part of the good feeling you get there. (more)
From US $1095 excluding flights
Small group holiday to Nepal
Sunrise over the Himalayas, totally took my breath away. Also seeing the rare one-horned Rhino, these are just fabulous......oh, and helping to wash an elephant..... (more)
From £1999 - £2149 including UK flights
Sintra Natural Park accommodation in Portugal
The location is perfect for sightseeing in Sintra, cliff walking, forest trails, beach visits, day trip to Lisbon or Cascais, good and reasonable eating options...the perfect cocktail of good accommodation , helpful hosts, location, scenic walking, sightseeing and food. (more)
From €65 - €99 per room per night
Short break walking holidays in Andalucia
Lovely walks, fantastic weather, excellent accommodation (especially enjoyed the large sunny roof terrace), wonderful multi-course evening meals with lots of wine and cava (also very well provided for a vegetarian like me)  (more)
From £399 - £475 excluding flights
Guided walking holidays in the French Alps
Excellent - it ticked all the boxes I knew I had and more. Can't wait to go again. (more)
From £475 - £595 excluding flights
Guernsey self guided walking tours, The Channel Islands
The day trip to Herm, the beaches were beautiful and the weather was great for an easy walk round the island. (more)
From £499 excluding flights
Photography holiday in Picos de Europa, Spain
Superb locations and expert tution made this a holiday to remember. Both Geraldine and Martin were friendly, approachable, knowledgeable and tirelessly patient (more)
From £1185 - £1335 excluding flights

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5 stars
I am reborn! Simply the best holiday I have ever been on
4 stars
Some great stories to tell the grandchildren. Would recommend to a friend
3 stars
Very enjoyable
2 stars
It was OK
1 star
A bit disappointing really

Walking holiday classifications

We organise our walking holidays by difficulty & the number of hours you walk each day to help you find the right walking holiday for your level of fitness.

Introductory walking
You do not need previous experience for these trips, but you do need to be in reasonably good health. If you enjoy walking, and will be able to walk for 4-5 hours per day then these trips will be for you. Although these trips are not at higher altitudes, and will have time for rest, remember that the walks will not be flat and that you'll enjoy them even more if you've built up a little stamina!
Moderate walking
If you have walked in the hills at home and are reasonably fit you will enjoy these trips, which will typically involve 5-8 hours walking per day. These trips might involve a day or two of harder and steeper walking, but generally walking conditions will be good.
Strenuous walking
Fitness is important for these trips, and you'll need to improve your stamina before you depart. You should expect to walk in mountainous terrain, usually at significantly higher altitudes than at home, for between 6 to 8 hours per day. You will either have trekked before, or be confident of your fitness.
Very challenging trekking
We recommend previous experience of trekking. You will need to be fit, have very good stamina, and be confident that you can to trek for many days without a break. You will be able to cope with difficult underfoot terrain such as scree, snow or difficult paths on steep mountainsides. Extremes of altitude and weather may also be encountered and walking days can be from 6 to 9 hours.
High altitude trekking
If you want to get away from it all and up into some of the highest and most spectacular mountain ranges in the world then here are some awesome treks for you! As you will be at altitude you will need to be in good health, and have good stamina and fitness for those uphill days. You should expect some long days, cold temperatures, high altitudes, and some tough terrain in simply spectacular scenery.
Climbing
A choice of climbing holidays from specialist operators. For these trips we recommend previous climbing experience, preferably at altitude or the confidence to learn as you go. You will need to be fit, have very good stamina, and be confident that you can climb in demanding conditions.
Wilderness trekking
We've selected these treks for you based on their remoteness and beauty. If you prefer to enjoy the solitude of the mountains away from too many other people then these treks are for you. You'll need a reasonable level of fitness and you will enjoy walking, but these trips are more about enjoying the surroundings than searching out really tough treks.
Walking safari
There is no better way of really experiencing wildife and wildlife habitats than getting out on foot to see and track game. Your safety will be paramount and you will be accompanied by expert guides. It might involve anything from a 3-4 hour walk from camp, to a mobile safari over several days moving from camp to camp. You'll will simply need to be able to walk for 3-4 hours.
Self guided walking
If you prefer to avoid groups and guides, or want create your own group, then a self guided walk is for you. No previous experience is needed.
Charity treks
Charity treks are ideal for people who don’t only want to travel responsibly, but also want to give that little bit extra and help contribute towards a favourite charity. All of our charity treks are either run by charities, or contribute a significant proportion of the cost of the holiday to a good cause.
Summer walking
Want to enjoy the fields, meadows and mountains in the summer sunshine? No previous experience required, just an enjoyment of walking and the outdoors.
Winter walking
Are you looking to get away during the winter months to enjoy an invigorating winter walk? No previous experience required, just an enjoyment of walking and the outdoors.


Want to know more about walking holidays before you go?

Find out more about walking by reading these walking articles.

Walking holidays by their very nature are low impact and allow you to experience the area at a pace not afforded by other types of holiday. Whether you're exploring the hills of Andalucia or on a walking safari in Kenya a walking holiday allows you to take the time to engage with local people and to fully appreciate the beauty of your surroundings. The important thing when choosing your walking holiday is to ensure that you travel with a responsible tour operator. On responsibletravel.com we offer hundreds of walking holidays all around the world. We work closely with the tour operators to ensure that they have developed responsible travel policies that ensure that local people receive maximum benefit from tourist revenues and that there is minimal environmental impact. Find our more about walking holidays, take a look at this walking article.
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