Ramblers Walking Holidays

Highlights: •Take the cable car to Kuelap. •Glimpse Gocta, the 5th highest waterfall in the world. •Learn about Trujillo, the first Spanish city in Peru. •Enjoy the scenery walking to Cumbemayo. •Visit the Lord of Sipan, a hugely important archaeological treasure. Description: We start in Lima, the capital and then head on to Chiclayo on the coastal plains. We are here to visit the Senor de Sipan Museum, containing artefacts from perhaps the most important archaeological site in Peru. Next it’s south to Trujillo, a desert oasis between sea and mountains. We will see the Spanish colonial city, one of a few Hispanic sites we visit on this vacation. We also visit the ruined city at Chan ...Read more >

Highlights: •Walk the captivating Ibn Hammad gorge. •Discover rock tombs and The Treasury in Petra, the Rose Red city. •See obscure rock formations, sand dunes and beautiful night skies. •Explore the Dana Nature Reserve with its array of flora and fauna. Description: Jordan is a captivating country, full of history and spectacular landscapes. We’ll explore the capital Amman, with its colourful bazaars and ancient citadel, as well as visit the best-preserved Roman city in the Near East at Jerash. We’ll take a dramatic walk from the hot springs at Ibn Hammad, en route to the Dana Nature Reserve, and walk to a spectacular Eco lodge at Feynan. Admire the spectacular sand dunes of Wadi Rum, ...Read more >

Highlights: • See iconic views of Machu Picchu from the Sun Gate. • Walk, canoe and explore Amazon Rainforest flora and fauna. • Watch condors ride the wind currents at Colca Canyon. • Visit Taquile and floating islands of the Uros Indians. • Explore the streets of ancient and modern Cuzco. • Specialist local guides throughout the vacation. Description: Peru offers unsurpassed natural attractions to the traveler. The terrain is vast and varied, from soaring Andean peaks to the huge depth of the Colca Canyon to the Amazon rainforest. Of the world’s man made structures, Machu Picchu is surely the most famous of the stunning remains of the pre-Spanish era. The Inca inheritance adds extra ...Read more >

Highlights: • Walk to the peak of the Hüttenkogel followed by a stroll through fragrant pine woods to the Palfner lake. • Ascend the Wetterkreuz with scenery of spectacular cliffs and verdant meadows. • Make use of the Post Bus network, mountain rail and cable ways to explore this region. • Discover parts of the long distance ‘Salzburger Almenweg’ trail. • Relax after a hard days walk in Bad Hofgastein with its vast spa complex of pools and green areas. Description: An hour south of Salzburg lies the small spa of Bad Hofgastein. Don’t worry that you may never have heard of it - we think it is set to become a star of our Austrian vacations as it has everything you could want from the Alps. ...Read more >

Highlights: • Stroll around colonial Colombo at sunset. • Observe wildlife away from the crowds at Wilpattu National Park. • Explore in the rainforest at Sinharaja. • Travel by train through some of Sri Lankan’s most striking scenery. • Unwind on the beach at the end of your vacation. Description: We fly to Colombo for the chance to stroll through its colonial streets. Next, we head inland, pausing at the film set for ‘Bridge on the River Kwai’. We explore rain forest and rubber plantations. At Rajarata we have to chance to see Sri Lankan gem mines. This is lo-tech mining in the extreme. There is a mine 5 minutes' walk from our hotel, owned by the hotel. The manager will be delighted to ...Read more >

Highlights: • The seven gardens at the Rothschild Villa on Cap Ferrat, overlooking the bays of Villefranche and Beaulieu. • The lush tropical gardens of the Val Rahmeh near Menton, with their air of the Arts & Crafts movement. • The terraced cactus gardens in the village of Eze, sensational from high above the Mediterranean. • Hanbury Gardens across the border in Italy, with its glorious explosion of subtropical plants. • A walking tour with an English speaking local guide through the narrow cobbled streets of Nice's 'Vieille Ville'. • Dinners in local restaurants, for a taste of Provence. Description: The French Riviera is known for the rich and famous but the real stars are its gardens ...Read more >

Highlights: •Discover unspoilt hill country and outlying islands. •Enjoy fantastic walking in open countryside and along coastal paths. •Experience the clash of British and Chinese culture. •Observe the harbour and skyline, plus ride the Star Ferry. Description: Experience Hong Kong from a new perspective. Unspoilt hill country and outlying islands, where you walk through lush open countryside and along deserted coastal paths, far away from the crowds. Hong Kong is a beguiling place to visit; a teeming metropolis with a harbour surrounded by skyscrapers but with the attraction of walking in the backdrop of the relatively remote and unspoiled New Territories. The Chinese metropolis is full ...Read more >

Highlights: • Follow the first 50 miles of the route southwards from Prestatyn to Chirk Castle • Pass through the highest of the Clwydian Hills and cross the Dee Valley • Walk on heather clad hills and sites of iron age forts • Descend to World’s End, crossing Pontcysyllte aqueduct towards Chirk • Distances covered each day are less on this section than the others, so the days may be shorter. If time allows, afternoons will be spent sightseeing • Option to combine all three sections consecutively – the whole path runs for 177 miles from Prestatyn on the north Wales coast to Chepstow on the Severn Estuary Description: The Offa’s Dyke path runs for 177 miles from Prestatyn on the North Wales ...Read more >

Highlights: • Come face to face with a Galapagos sea lion. • Walk under Chimborazo. • Explore Cuenca and Quito - beautiful colonial cities. • Peruse Saquisili Market - a huge market for locals and gringos alike. • Enjoy a walk amongst the lakes in the Cajas National Park. Description: Imagine an early stroll along the quay in Puerto Ayora, the pelicans and sea lions gathering in hope of some fisherman’s scraps. The sea lions have been known to relax on the sun loungers whilst waiting. Or picture the sun rising across snow covered Chimborazo on the barren altiplano. Perhaps the most diverse of all our Latin American vacations, this is as good a microcosm of Latin America as you will find. ...Read more >

Highlights: •Arosa lies between 1700-1800m, a perfect location for high grade alpine walking. •Explore the Schiesshorn, Weisshorn, Tiejer Flue and Matlishorn. •Walk above the treeline and experience breathtaking views. •Allow the cable cars to whisk you to well over 2000m. •Enjoy a fantastic mix of walks from the doorstep combined with easy transport links. •Explore a remote and undiscovered area of Switzerland. •120 miles of trails to explore. Description: Arosa has all the ingredients for the perfect Alpine vacation and you can experience it all with us. Many of our clients have fond memories of when we vacationed here over twenty years ago and little has changed since. The village itself ...Read more >

Highlights: •Discover the valley of the Rio Peneda with its rustic trails, wild hillsides, intricate patchwork of fields and traditional farms. •Explore the mountain village of Castro Laboreiro. •Delight in the abundance of rare wild flowers, birds of prey and wild horses. •Visit isolated villages with high mountain meadows. •Enjoy the freedom of walking directly from our hotels. •Discover the rich natural beauty of the protected park. Description: The Peneda-Geres National Park is high country of outstanding natural beauty. Here the air is clear and the waters pure. This park contains some of the most beautiful and varied scenery found in the whole of the country and you’ll find an ...Read more >

Highlights: • Discover the history of Avignon as you wander its narrow-cobbled streets and medieval walls with a local guide. • Enjoy the constant companionship of wild herbs and flowers as we head for local villages such as Arles and its famous amphitheatre. • Admire the heights and ingenuity of the Pont du Gard transporting precious fresh water to Nîmes. • Spend a day following in the footsteps of Van Gogh walking from Rémy through the Alpilles. Description: On the banks of the River Rhône, discover Medieval Avignon, a city steeped in ancient lore and mystery still surrounded by the 800-year-old ramparts that once protected the city. Regarded as one of France’s major artistic centers ...Read more >

Highlights: • Walk the Malvern Hills 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' • Discover Ledbury with its distinctive timber framed houses • Explore the attractive former spa town of Malvern Description: Walk the undulating Malvern Hills and you’re exploring geological history. These ancient landscapes beckon you on to uncover how their scenic splendour was created. The Geopark Way meanders for 109 miles from Bridgnorth to Gloucester through landscapes 700 million years in the making. We walk south, covering around 40 miles of the trail in four ten-mile sections of spectacular countryside through the Abberley and Malvern Hills Geopark from Knightwick to Eastnor. We encounter sites of ...Read more >

Highlights: • Walk the southern 70 miles south from the traditional town of Kington to the city gates of Chepstow • Ascend the highest part on the trail on the Hatterall Ridge crossing the Black Mountains • Walk the beautiful Wye Valley routes to pass Tintern Abbey • Arguably one of the most beautiful day’s walking on the entire route as you encounter Hay-on-Wye • Enjoy views of the Clwydean Hills and the relatively modern aqueducts on the Llangollen Canal Description: The Offa’s Dyke path runs for 177 miles from Prestatyn on the North Wales coast to Chepstow on the Severn Estuary. The route follows the ancient barrier which was built by Offa, the King of Mercia, in the 8th century to ...Read more >

Highlights: • Enjoy alpine peaks and mountain air at Kari Lich. • Admire Mount Kazbeg, standing at over 5000m. • See spectacular architecture; sacred and secular. • Enjoy fields of mountain wildflowers during early season. Description: The chant of monks reverberates around the bare stone walls of the monastery and seems to fill the whole gorge with sound. A scene unchanged since the 12th century when the first monks found their way here. The austere surrounds of the monastery built by man reduced to nothingness by the work of nature, an iconic scene in the great Caucasus. Experience this journey with us. We start in Georgia at Tbilisi, its beguiling capital. Your local guide will show ...Read more >

Highlights: • Sidmouth is wonderfully situated for traversing picturesque coastal paths • Ramble on the South West Coast Path at the mouth of the River Sid • Enjoy treks in the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site • Visit the Donkey Sanctuary nearby Description: Take in Incredible Scenery Devon coastal walks allow you to truly immerse yourself in the stunning landscape dotted across this charismatic location. You’ll meander marvellous tracks past sandstone cliffs, which change colour with the angle of the sun and transform from brilliant red to burnt umber. So, admire the contrast of the lush, green pastures and the blue haze of the sea, in this prime rambling region. You can choose from a ...Read more >

Highlights: •Spend six days rambling the Hadrian's Wall path •Explore almost two millennia of history on foot •Step back in time and discover remarkable Roman heritage •Amble amongst magnificent wild frontier scenery Description: Emperor Hadrian, after whom this iconic landmark is named, had the wall built in the 2nd century to mark the northern border of the Roman Empire. Sections of the wall pass through stunning scenery, making this a journey to be enjoyed on many levels, scenic, historic, cultural; there is something for everyone. The walk itself is a very pleasant experience as it doesn’t feature any lengthy ascents and descents, crossing generally rolling countryside. Our path ...Read more >

Highlights: •Walk the Grand Canyon rim trail, plus down to Plateau Point. •Marvel at Bryce Canyon’s hoodoos from the rim and valley below. •Monument Valley with a Navajo guide (4x4 and on foot). •Enjoy alpine views across Zion Canyon National Park. Description: Wow! Rarely has one country been blessed with so many of Mother Nature’s finest works. Spectacular landscapes, national park walking trails, and the best opportunity to really see the best of Americas desert southwest. The scale, colour and sheer majesty of the scenery is truly awe inspiring and no photograph can really prepare you for the actual reality of witnessing it first-hand. Of course, the best way to explore American ...Read more >

Highlights: •Enjoy this walkers’ paradise – endless ancient stoned pathways in unspoiled countryside. •Visit attractive towns alive with local flavour and colour. •Take a one day walk with our knowledgeable guide from Andros Routes. •Revel in this nature lovers’ delight. •Relax on uncrowded beaches lapped by the azure sea. •Visit to the archaeological site of Marathon Description: The last sun drenched mile of pathway wanders through the wooded valley. A cove fringed by a sandy beach and a cooling swim awaits. Relatively unknown to visitors to Greece, the Cycladic islands of Tinos and Andros offer miles of ancient stone pathways, unspoiled countryside, wooded valleys, and quiet ...Read more >

Highlights: • Explore the wild Northumberland and Scottish border country • Visit the holy island of Lindisfarne • Discover the natural and industrial wonder of Cragside • Stroll through the remarkable Alnwick Garden • Walk to the dramatically located castles of Bamburgh and Dunstanburgh Description: Up here the air is clear and fresh, the clouds scurry by and the sun’s rays dapple the endless deserted sandy beaches. This is the place to blow the cobwebs away. We will include walks taking in rugged coastal paths, golden sands and the dramatic ancient castles of Lindisfarne, Bamburgh and ruins of Dunstanburgh. Inland there are remarkable gardens at Alnwick Castle and Cragside. There is ...Read more >