The Natural Adventure

The VeloDunajec is a cycling trail in the Malopolska region of southern Poland, the regional capital of which is Kraków. Covering almost 200km in a week, cycle through the landscapes of the Dunajec Valley and Gorge, surrounded by the Pieniny Mountains. This trip also takes you into the Tatras Mountains’ foothills, with a night in Zakopane, gateway town to Tatra National Park. There is also an array of medieval highlights along the way, including Zamek Dunajec w Niedzicy Castle, on the banks of the River Dunajec, and the 13th-century town of Stary Sacz. Stay in small, locally-owned hotels, with luggage transfers. Read more >

An eight day Bulgarian self-guided adventure holiday, walking in the Balkan Mountains, which stretch across the country from west to east. Staying in hotels, the first four nights are in Veliko Tarnovo, a northern Bulgarian town on the River Yantra, celebrated as the historical and cultural capital of Bulgaria thanks to its being the centre of the Second Bulgarian Empire. It’s also the perfect place to get your Balkans Mountains adventures off to a great start, where every day brings ancient monasteries, gorges, waterfalls, as well as a stay in Bojentsi Architectural Reserve. Accommodation on this tour includes a mix of three-star, mostly small, locally-owned hotels, B&Bs and traditional ...Read more >

Known as the flower island, Madeira offers a versatile scenery and a pleasant climate all year round. You will follow Madeira's unique network of narrow irrigation channels known as levadas, and its ancient coastal footpaths. The itinerary incorporates the best hiking trails on this beautiful volcanic island, located in the Atlantic ocean.Read more >

The Cammino dell’Unione is a seven day circuit walking in Emilia-Romagna’s most tranquil spots, in particular the villages and hills of Modena Province. It’s well off the tourist trail, but close enough to enjoy some of its most historic and cultural highlights. Translated as Path of Union, it was created to rediscover a bond with land and nature, and to show that we must work, or indeed walk together to sustain it. Starting and ending in Vignola, which is accessible by rail, it’s a stunning starter course, at the foot of Rocca di Vignola. Other highlights include the Terre dei Castelli (Land of the Castles), Modena Hills, the rocky spires of Sassi di Roccamalatina Regional Park and an ...Read more >

A five day, centre-based holiday, walking in Málaga and staying at a mountain hotel throughout the trip. This is located in Canillas de Albaida, a typical Andalucían whitewashed town on the slopes of the Sierra de Tejeda and Almijara Mountains. With three days of trekking, ranging from easy to more strenuous, highlights include the El Saltillo Hike on the GR249 trail, the Silk Route through the rugged terrain and cliffs of the Axarquía region, and a trek to the summit of Cerro Verde (1,346m). All of these walks are within the protected area of Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama Natural Park, which also creates a beautiful natural border between Málaga and Granada. If you would prefer an ...Read more >

This eight-day walking tour will take you to Zywiecki Beskid - the second-highest mountain in the Polish part of the Carpathians. Visit the Babia Góra National Park listed by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve and climb the Devil's Peak (1725 m). Continue this amazing journey to Zakopane, nestled at the foot of the spectacular Tatra Mountains. Read more >

Explore the majestic Rila and Pirin mountains as you trek surrounded by Bulgaria's most spectacular alpine scenery and reach the Balkans' highest summits. The programme is based in two locations, the village of Govedartsi and the town of Bansko, where you will be able to relax in cosy guesthouses and family hotels, all offering private en-suite rooms.Read more >

A five day Italian idyll of a short break, walking in South Lake Garda, with three nights in the lakefront town of Peschiera del Garda, and your final night in Verona, which is a veritable Italian idyll. Walking highlights include the lake’s Sirmione Peninsula, a 4km strip of land on the lake’s southern shore, which is also home to some Roman ruins and thermal baths. All in all, an easy, exquisite and epicurean walking holiday that has a superb finale in one of Veneto’s most romantic cities. This holiday is also accessible by train. Accommodation on this tour is in just two places, in small family-owned B&Bs or well-established hotels. Read more >

A nine day, self-guided adventure in Umbria and Lazio by e-bike. Starting and ending in the ancient hilltop town of Orvieto, if you love to combine history with adventure, cycling in these regions is a treat. Ancient architectural highlights include the Etruscan city of Civita di Bagnoregio, and the Renaissance Rocca Farnese in Capodimonte. Capodimonte is just one of several stops along Lake Bolsena, which is actually a crater formed by the Vulsini volcano, which erupted in Roman times. There is nothing explosive about cycling on the Cammino dei Borghi Silenti, however, which translates as Path through the Silent Villages. Read more >

An eight day cycling pilgrimage, whether you seek solace in wine, wilderness, or ancient wisdom. Because this Catalan cycling holiday not only takes you through the Penedès Wine Region but also along the ancient Ruta del Cister and, finally, to the much revered Montserrat Monastery and mountainous environs. There’s a lot of gorgeousness going on here, following a circuit that starts and ends in Vilafranca del Penedès and takes in not only the above greats, but also the medieval town of Montblanc. As this is an e-bike holiday, you can traverse the fine mix of rural landscapes, vineyards and mountainous terrain with ease. Accommodation on this tour includes a mix of small, locally-owned ...Read more >

A six day, self-guided cycling holiday in Catalonia, focusing on Ebro Delta Natural Park, the largest and most important wetland in the region. This makes for idyllic cycling trails, starting and ending in the historic and handsome town of Tortosa, on the banks of Ebro River, and overlooked by Els Ports massif. From coasts to canalside paths, lagoons and luscious rice fields, as well as some superb birding at Encanyissada Lagoon, these trails keep you on your toes, scenery-wise. This is a very different side to Catalonia and exploring it by traditional or e-bike is a very liberating way to do so.  Accommodation on this tour includes a mix of small, locally-owned hotels and B&Bs. Read more >

A six day, self-guided walking holiday exploring the Sierra de Tejeda and Almijara Mountains. Starting in Canillas de Albaida, a typical Andalucían whitewashed mountain town, and ending on the coast in Nerja, there are four days of trekking in between. Highlights include the El Saltillo Hike on the GR249 trail, otherwise known as the Gran Senda de Málaga, a trek to the summit of Cerro Verde (1,346m) and Puerto Blanquillo (1,220m). All of these walks are within the protected area of Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama Natural Park, which also creates a beautiful natural border between Málaga and Granada. If you have less time, we have a shorter five day, centre-based walking holiday in the ...Read more >

The Tour du Mont Blanc circumnavigates the Mont Blanc massif and is one of Europe’s greatest long-distance trails through France, Italy and Switzerland. This eight-day holiday is a classic Tour du Mont Blanc itinerary, whilst staying around two of its gateway towns, Chamonix in France and Courmayeur in Italy. As a two centre-based holiday, you divide your time between three-star hotels in both towns, with plenty of time to take on hiking highlights such as Grand Balcon Sud, Val Veny and Val Ferret. A perfect way to see some of the Tour du Mont Blanc’s best trails while also have some town downtime in Chamonix and Courmayeur. If you prefer to see more of the Tour du Mont Blanc, take a look ...Read more >

A six day, self-guided cycling holiday, following a circuit that takes you up into Catalonia’s lesser-known regions of Gironès and Baix Empordà, starting and ending in the handsome and historic city of Girona. Baix Empordà is the coastal region in northern Catalonia, where ancient villages, pine-covered slopes and castles, as well as the obligatory turquoise coves, make the most colossal of Catalan marriages. Cycling is on a mix of terrain, including Via Verda converted railway lines, through medieval and coastal towns, as well as trails through the Gavarres massif, in the Gironès region. Staying in a mix of small, locally-owned and comfortable boutique hotels, this cycling adventure is ...Read more >

A seven day, self-guided walking holiday along the Cammino dei Borghi Silenti, which translates as the Path through the Silent Villages. This is Umbria at its most utopian, with ancient homelands that feel untouched by time, and yet supported by this network of walking routes. The trail covers around 90km of rural and woodland paths on a circuit from Tenaglie, near the ancient hilltop town of Orvieto, where the tour starts and ends. Spend a blissful time walking through villages that encircle Monte Croce di Serra, the highest point of the Amerini mountains (994m). It may be silent in one way, but the Cammino’s natural beauty is verging on operatic. Read more >

An eight day, self-guided walking holiday in Poland’s High Tatra Mountains, with a quick dip into Slovakia’s Pieniny National Park. Part of the Carpathian Mountains, the Tatras are within easy reach of Kraków, and home to the Gorale, or Highlanders, an ethnic community who practise traditional mountain lifestyles. Natural highlights include the great Dunajec Gorge, treks in the Beskidy Mountains and up to Mount Prehyba (1,175m). Staying in a mix of 3-star hotels, this is a wonderful journey into Poland’s remote and welcoming mountain communities. Accommodation on this tour includes a mix of mostly small, locally-owned hotels, B&Bs and traditional guesthouses. Read more >

Pirin Mountain is known as the most beautiful among all Bulgarian mountains. With its more than 60 granite peaks, rising to over 2500 m, and plenty of turquoise blue glacier lakes, Pirin Mountain gives an opportunity for great hikes and jaw-dropping views. On this center-based tour, you will be accommodated in a cozy family run hotel in Bansko town, and each day a short transfer will take you to and from the start/end points of your route.Read more >

The West Highland Way is one of the most magnificent Scotland walking holidays between Milngavie, north of Glasgow up to Fort William on the shores of Loch Linnhe, with Ben Nevis waiting to greet you on the final stretch. This tour covers the West Highland Way in 8 days, for a slightly quicker Highland hit, thanks to a transfer between Inverarnan and Bridge of Orchy. You still definitely have wilderness, including Rannoch Moor, Loch Lomond and Glencoe. Stay in a mix of small, mostly locally-owned accommodation, with luggage transfers. Full list of our West Highland Way itineraries is available here. Read more >

A five day, self-guided walking holiday in the Priorat Wine Region of Catalonia, which is not only a viticultural gem but also one that takes you in and around Montsant Natural Park. Walk from one traditional town or village to the next and, with no transfers needed except for your luggage, you have plenty of time to imbibe the natural heritage of this prestigious wine region. And its fruits too of course. Other cultural highlights along the way include the ruins of Cartoixa de Santa Maria d’Escaladei Monastery, the medieval village of Siurana, on the edge of the natural park overlooking the eponymous reservoir, and a section of the GR171that skirts the cliffs of the park, with superb ...Read more >

An eight day, self-guided adventure hiking in Andorra to explore its spectacular Pyrenean trails. Andorra is an eastern Pyrenean treat, well known to skiers in winter, but still off the beaten track for summer and autumn hikers. It’s a microstate with massive mountains, with 65 peaks over 2,000m. On this walking holiday you get to ascend to the likes of Pic del Clot del Cavall (2,586m) and Pic de l’Estanyó (2,925m), one of the seven mountains in Andorra exceeding 2,900m. Other highlights include the Iron Route through the historic mining area and also Incles Valley, which takes you over the border into France. Read more >