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Walking and trekking holidays

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Based On 1280 Reviews

Overview

Whether you walk, hike, tramp or trek, taking to the trail and exploring is one of life’s simple pleasures and the perfect way to immerse yourself in the world around you. From leisurely fly drives incorporating daily hikes to multi-day guided treks, our collection of walking and trekking holidays showcase some of the finest scenery in the world.

Our small-group hiking holidays enable you to get away from the tourist trail and explore different areas. Enjoy the company of others and let your expert guide take care of the navigating while you focus on the spectacular surroundings. Take your pick of small-group holidays in Iceland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Norway.

Get to know the people of the land. Hiking in New Zealand means exploring the landscapes, and getting familiar with the Māori concept of tangata whenua –  the idea that the land and the plants, animals and people living on it are connected spiritually and physically.
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    New Zealand

    Tramping is something of a national pastime in New Zealand. There are a myriad of trails to choose from, including the famous Great Walks. This collection of exhilarating multi-day tracks, take you into the heart of New Zealand’s breathtaking landscapes. From short walks peppered throughout a self-drive holiday or a full-on trek, we’ll tailor an itinerary to suit.

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    Iceland

    With awe-inspiring landscapes bursting at the seams with volcanoes, waterfalls and lava fields, Iceland is a hiker’s dream suited to both serious trekkers and casual walkers. Walk long into the evening on endless summer days, stride out on a guided wilderness trek, or combine multiple trails and a variety of terrains and locations on a carefully planned self-drive.

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    Canada

    From the foothills of the Rockies to the highlands and peaceful shores of Nova Scotia, Canada’s abundant walking and hiking trails suit both casual walkers and more experienced hikers. The Great Outdoors is simply waiting to be explored. Small-group tours or road trips with short hikes, there are plenty of opportunities to stretch your legs.

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    Norway

    There are few more satisfying ways to witness Norway’s magnificent scenery than on foot. With hiking trails for all abilities and motivated by the prospect of glorious views around every corner, pick up a map and follow well-marked paths or join like-minded travellers on a guided adventure.

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    Greenland

    With its untamed landscape of giant icecaps and mountains, hikers can roam the unspoiled, unfenced wilderness at leisure, witnessing first-hand nature’s ability to craft fantastic fjords and verdant valleys.

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Guided walking holidays

The varied landscapes and accessible natural wonders of Iceland, New Zealand, Norway, Canada and Australia offer abundant opportunities to explore on foot and at a level to suit you. In addition, the wilderness destinations of Alaska, Greenland and the Falklands are ideal for trailblazing.

With trips varying from a couple of hours to several days in duration, you can opt for a dedicated hiking holiday with an expert guide or incorporate specific trails into an independent touring holiday.

Independent hiking holidays

Offering the best of both worlds, these holidays allow you to explore on foot at your own pace, but with the logistics taken care of. In Iceland you don’t have to travel far to find some excellent walking trails and can experience the freedom of a self-drive holiday as well as finding plenty of time to explore on foot.

Similarly, New Zealand also offers hundreds of well-marked and scenic walking trails in national parks throughout the country – some of the finest can be tailored into a hike and drive adventure.

In Norway, the scenic island of Senja is a microcosm of the country and is ideal for week-long self-drive interspersed with hikes.

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World famous trails

Linking Landmannalaugar with the valley of Thorsmork in south Iceland, 55 km Laugavegur Trail is one of the most popular walking routes in the country and is world-class. Join like-minded hikers as you tackle this 5-day trail – an ideal bucket-list challenge.

New Zealand is a hikers paradise with its acclaimed Great Walks, including the world-famous Milford Track. Many of these multi-day tracks are located on the South Island including the highly-rated Routeburn Track, which offers forested valleys, alpine passes and river flats contrasting wonderfully with the verdant coastal paths of the Abel Tasman Track. On the North Island, the Tongariro Alpine Trail through volcanic scenery is recognised as one of the best one day walks in the world.

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