Walking holiday advice
Getting started tip
"Pick the right walking holiday. What I find is that most walkers don’t usually want to just put one foot in front of another for 14 days, they want to experience other things as well. So our holidays are not just about walking – it is a main feature, but you will also get to see cultural highlights, so that when you are walking you get a much greater sense of where you are. If you are an ardent dyed-in-the-wool walker and that is all you are interested in, that is fine. But if you have a broader interest and walking is part of what you want to do, but not the sole raison d’être, then you need to be careful about the walking holiday you choose."
Our Walking Holidays
Amalfi Coast walking holiday, Italy
Walk in lemon groves and hillside villages
Montenegro walking holidays, self guided
Self-guided pleasure walking in the beautiful Bay of Kotor.
Trekking holiday in Cuba
Hiking and exploring the unspoiled national parks of Cuba
Patagonia tailor made tour, self guided
Self-guided holiday in stunning Patagonian mountains.
Dolomites walking holiday in Italy
Sandwiched between the spectacular peaks of the Dolomites
Kilimanjaro climb, Machame route
Amazing Private Or Group Kilimanjaro Climb: Machame Route
Greece walking holiday, Kythnos
Hiking holiday on Kythnos, a beautiful Greek island in the Cyclades group
Kumano Kodo walking holiday, Japan
Village to village walking in the sacred Kii Peninsula
Spanish course & walking holiday, Picos de Europa, Spain
Walk and talk on this small group language holiday in Picos de Europa National Park
The Lycian Way walking holiday in Turkey
Follow one of Turkey's most spectacular coastal trails
Guided walking holidays in the French Alps
Catered Chalet Based Guided Walking in the Giffre Valley
Piedmont walking holiday, Vineyards of Barolo
A gastronomic gem quietly tucked away
Croatian coast walking tours, self guided
A seven-day walking holiday on the Dalmatian coast — islands and Dubrovnik included
Tuscany tours, walking and wine tasting in Italy
Walking and wine tasting in Tuscany
Picos inn to inn walking holiday in Spain
Hike through beautiful mountains staying in rural inns
Atacama and Patagonia hiking holiday
Explore Chile on foot Atacama Patagonia Walking Holiday
Sicily walking holiday, Sicilian Volcanoes
Discover Mt Etna and the beautiful volcanic achipelago
Cappadocia walking holiday in Turkey
Trek the unique and fairytale landscape of Cappadocia
Tigray trekking tour in Ethiopia
Walk through beautiful landscape as guests of the Villagers
Honshu hiking holiday in Japan
A challenging walking and hiking holiday in Japan.
Luxury trekking holiday in the Atlas Mountains
Stay at the Kasbah du Toubkal and trek in style
Snowshoeing holiday in the Dolomites
Michelin recommended cuisine & inspiring walks
Hiking the Inca Trail holiday
An unrivalled combination of history and spectacular scenery
Ethiopia walking tour
A superb walking tour showcasing the best of Ethiopia
Atlas Mountains trekking and Marrakech
Stay at Kasbah du Toubkal to trek in style then in Marrakech
Transylvania winter walking and snowshoeing holiday
Wander through the mountains and forests of wintery Transylvania
Small group walking holiday in Croatia
Idyllic walks through some of Europe's finest scenery
North Cyprus walking holiday
Varied walks amid rugged scenery and superb archaeology
Self drive holiday in Northern Greece, hike & tour
Macedonia & Epirus - sightseeing & walking in ancient Greece
Packing tips
“I always carry a small amount of talcum powder. It might sound strange but it’s good for reducing friction and redness if you find yourself with any blisters, chaffing or heat rash. It can also help your feet stay dry and keep your thighs from chafing over long distances if you use a little before (and after) your walk. A small roll of adhesive bandage/plaster (and something to cut it with) can also be a lifesaver if you do feel yourself developing a blister. It can sometimes make the difference between a nice walk and a painful slog!”
“Bring waterproofs. Not just in your main luggage, but in your daypack on each day that you are walking. Even if there are blue skies in the morning, the weather changes quickly in the mountains, You also need two or three layers. In terms of boots, there are so many to choose from. I don’t even have a proper pair of hiking boots, but use a pair of Caterpillars, which I have used for years and walked all over the place in them. And then they don’t look bad when you are walking around Tblisi or wherever afterwards. But when I do a serious hike like K2, then I had to spend £150 on a serious pair of Meindls.”
Our top Walking Holiday
Amalfi Coast walking holiday, Italy
Walk in lemon groves and hillside villages
2021: 19 Jun, 3 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, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 23 Dec, 30 Dec
2022: 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 28 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep ...
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Holiday reviews from our travellers
We have selected some of the most useful walking travel tips that our guests have provided over the years to help you make the very most of your holiday - and the space inside your suitcase.


“The walks look short, but involve a lot of up and down so are more challenging than they initially appear. But the views make them absolutely worthwhile…. Swimming in the sea below the ancient monastery at San Fruttuoso after a hot walk was just magical!” - Lynn Bowie on a walking holiday along the Italian Riviera
“Organise a group tip kitty at the beginning - it would save the problem of everyone trying to find 20 Dhm for the Souk guide, the mini bus driver etc. Have a tip kitty for the porters / cook / guides - and don't feel obliged to pay what is recommended, but what you feel is appropriate.” - Simon Brown on Mount Toubkal trekking holiday


“While there are some neat things to see in Kathmandu, spend as little time as possible there. The pollution in the city made my eyes sting.” - Brian Henning on a walking holiday in the Langtang Valley, Nepal