Our Lakes & mountains holidays & tours

Ready to experience some of the most spectacular places on our planet? Our lakes and mountains holidays are here to help, with destinations spanning from Europe’s alpine panoramas to the jagged peaks and turquoise lakes of the Rockies and Patagonia. Whether you’re hiking above glacial lakes, wildlife watching or relaxing in a hot tub in a mountain chalet, they’re all steered by people passionate about sharing the beautiful backdrops – and who are equally passionate about protecting them. That could be by championing (and, on occasion, getting you stuck into!) conservation projects, buying produce from local vineyards and farms, and accommodating you in small hotels that invest in their communities.

Our top trips

Hiking in the Canadian Rockies holiday

From £1735 to £2030
8 days ex flights
Uncover the awe-inspiring beautiful Canadian Rockies on foot
Small group2027: 22 May, 25 May, 29 May, 1 Jun, 5 Jun, 8 Jun, 12 Jun, 15 Jun, 19 Jun, 22 Jun, 26 Jun, 29 Jun, 3 Jul, 6 Jul, 10 Jul, 13 Jul, 17 Jul, 20 Jul, 24 Jul, 27 Jul, 31 Jul, 3 Aug, 7 Aug, 10 Aug, 14 Aug, 17 Aug, 19 Aug, 24 Aug, 28 Aug, 31 Aug, 4 Sep, 7 Sep, 11 Sep, 14 Sep, 16 Sep, 18 Sep, 21 Sep, 2028: 20 May, 23 May, 27 May, 30 May, 3 Jun, 6 Jun, 10 Jun, 13 Jun, 17 Jun, 20 Jun, 24 Jun, 27 Jun, 1 Jul, 4 Jul, 8 Jul, 11 Jul ...

Mont Blanc Circuit trek, with hotel accommodation

From £5149 to £5355
15 days ex flights
Classic Tour, using small inns and guesthouses
Small group2027: 26 Jun, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug

Mont Blanc holiday, Tour du Mont Blanc

From £2076 to £2306
8 days ex flights
The best of the Tour du Mont Blanc
Small group2027: 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 2028: 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct

Family activity holiday in the French Alps

From £720
8 days ex flights
Catered Chalet Based Adventure Holiday in the French Alps
Small group2027: 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug

Ancient North Macedonia tour

From £2559
15 days ex flights
Explore eastern Bulgaria, northern Greece and Macedonia.
Small group2027: 25 Apr, 9 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 27 Jun, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct

Hike and bike Slovenia self guided holiday

From €1860
9 days ex flights
Bike, hike and explore Slovenia from peaks to coast!
Tailor made

Dolomites centre based walking holiday in Italy

From £1669 to £2149
8 days ex flights
Discover Alta Badia, heart of the Italian Dolomites

France and Switzerland 3 lakes cycling tour

From €635
4 days ex flights
Cycle Alpine lakes of Annecy, Bourget & Lake Geneva
Tailor made

Canadian Rockies adventure, Jasper to Banff

From £4299 to £4999
10 days ex flights
Mountains, lakes and glaciers of the Rockies
Small group2027: 24 Jun, 22 Jul, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 2028: 22 Jun, 20 Jul, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep
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Lakes & mountains holiday highlights

Active trips in amazing places

Our lakes and mountains trips have an adventurous streak. We can take you cycling on mountain roads, walking through wildflower meadows, rafting along white-water rivers, and swimming in cool glacier lakes – or combine them all in a multi activity trip. Some tours are point-to-point while others are centre-based, and they include a plethora of family-friendly adventures. Best of all, they’re created and steered by people who care deeply about the environment you’re exploring – often, because it’s their home. Our popular walking holidays also help you tread carefully, showing you how to preserve these paths for generations of adventurers to come.

Europe: for alpine adventures

When it comes to variety and ease of access, Europe is hard to beat. Our trips whisk you away to the mountain huts (and mountain hot tubs) of Austria, the lochs of the Scottish Highlands, the sharp, photogenic peaks of the Dolomites, and Switzerland’s luminous lakes and red mountain trains. And that’s just the classics: we also love recommending lesser-trod routes that support rural communities who don’t often get a share of the economic benefits of tourism. Traffic-free road trips through Slovenia, perhaps, or deep dives into the national parks of Montenegro. Wherever you go, hiking, yoga, swimming and photography are just some of the activities on the cards.

The Americas & beyond: Rockies, Patagonia & New Zealand

Lake Louise’s turquoise waters, Patagonia’s Los Glaciares National Park, Fiordland in New Zealand – some vistas have to be seen to be believed. Thankfully, we can make that happen. Our trips never stop at just the photo op, though – they always go deeper, offering walks with local guides who can share the significance of the peaks and paths to Indigenous people and point out wildlife you might otherwise miss.

Summer vs. winter

Ah, summer in the mountains: walking through wildflower meadows, swimming lakes, and days seem to last forever. But, oh, then there’s winter: the wonder of waking up to a fresh layer of snow, snowshoeing across frosty forests and frozen lakes, and the chance of seeing the Northern Lights dancing overhead. Caught in indecision? Our experts will help you choose the season that suits you. Departure dates are also thoughtfully planned, with active trips often skipping the busiest, hottest months or opting for quieter, cooler routes and activities instead.

Latest reviews

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Rachel Buxton27 Oct 2026
Incredible scenery, fun cycling, so many wow moments, absolutely one of the best self guided trips we have done through Europe... A must do... brilliant.read more
Andrew Cameron21 Oct 2026
We all loved different parts of the trip, for me it was the Via Ferrata, for others it was the canyoning. All the activities were great in my opinion.read more
Margaret (Meg) Yost21 Oct 2026
Awesome.read more
Michel Apchin16 Oct 2026
We were very satisfied with this cruise, thanks to the appeal of the ship, the kindness and professionalism of the crew, the beauty of the locations we passed through, and weather that was far more pleasant than we had hoped for.read more
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