Our budget walking vacations & tours

Budget walking vacations let you develop a relationship with the ground beneath your feet and the people you’ll meet. We’ve got an incredible selection of European locations and other tried and tested routes to put you through your paces. These vacations feature challenging ascents, coastal curves or lazy strolls from one vineyard to the next, and between walks you’ll be staying in locally-run accommodation and patronising restaurants where the food comes from the farm next door – making it inexpensive, yes, but also incredibly tasty. Our budget walking vacations are designed to suit responsible travelers down to the ground.

Our top Budget walking vacations

Croatia self guided hiking vacation, Istria region

From €890 to €1390
7 days ex flights
Explore the untouched Istrian Peninsula on this hiking tour

Morocco vacations, Atlas Panorama

From US $1235 to US $1315
8 days ex flights
Rewarding trekking experiences
Small group2026: 22 Nov, 2027: 7 Feb, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 23 May, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 24 Oct, 6 Nov, 21 Nov, 2028: 12 Mar, 26 Mar, 9 Apr, 14 May, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov

The Northern Way hiking short break

From €450 to €525
4 days ex flights
Walking short break in Northern Spain

Naxos and the small Cyclades walking vacation, Greece

From £744 to £1097
10 days ex flights
Walk and discover Naxos and the unspoilt Small Cyclades
Small group2026: 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct

Menalon Trail guided hiking vacation in Greece

From £697 to £789
7 days ex flights
Epic hike experience along the 75km Menalon trail
Small group2026: 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct

Guided walking vacations in the French Alps

From £920
8 days ex flights
Catered Chalet Based Guided Walking in the Giffre Valley
Small group2027: 28 Aug

Carpathian Mountains conservation & culture vacation

From US $1870 to US $2325
8 days ex flights
Wolves, bears and sightseeing in Romania
Small group2026: 3 Oct, 2027: 24 Apr, 8 May, 29 May, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 2028: 22 Apr, 6 May, 27 May, 17 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct

Croatian coast walking tours, self guided

From €985 to €1600
7 days ex flights
A 7 day walking vacation on the Dalmatian coast

Greece hiking vacation, Kythnos

From €635
6 days ex flights
Hiking vacation on Kythnos, a beautiful Greek island in the Cyclades group
Small group2026: 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2027: 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 26 Oct
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Budget walking vacation highlights

What is a budget walking vacation?

If you love hiking, you’ll know that a good walk doesn’t need bells and whistles so long as you’ve got your boots. Our budget walking vacations take you to some fantastic destinations with a wealth of gorgeous scenery. Budget friendly walking doesn’t mean hardship, hard beds and heavy rucksacks – on our small group walking vacations you’re still getting luggage transfers and an expert guide. Staying in comfortable but more basic accommodation helps keep costs down, and if you’re opting for small, cosy and locally run guest houses over chain hotels, you’ll get to know the local area far better, too.

Where can I go?

Some destinations are easier on the wallet of the humble hiker than others. Look to Europe for well established hiking destinations with a good selection of budget accommodation like Croatia, France and Italy, which are threaded with scenic hiking routes. We love Spain – and a walk along one of the Camino de Santiago routes is a great way to channel your inner pilgrim, staying in inexpensive bunk houses along the way. Consider Greece too, where you can use the ferry to island-hop between your coastal hikes and enjoy delicious dishes with even more delectable vistas from family run tavernas.

Our Budget walking vacations reviews

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Michele Sami22 Sep 2026
A 10! Annie our guide was Amazing! Accommodations were great!read more
Philippa Borgal20 Sep 2026
The stay at the Masseria Marrone was superb. Matera was spectacular. Be prepared to walk but also to learn about the life, history and culture of the area.read more
David Thurlwell18 Sep 2026
On the Rugged Catalan Coastal hike there were too many memorable and exciting things to mention. From the beautiful remote rocky coves and small sandy bays to swim in, to the nice hotels with delicious breakfasts to send us off on our daily hike.read more
Michael Bowe17 Sep 2026
Amazing landscape and insight to an agricultural culture which seems to be surviving. We were blessed with wonderful weather... A great success, cosseted and safe but exposed for tough and varied walks.read more
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