Locally run walking vacations

Yes, there are brilliant large walking vacation companies that have been doing their expert thing for years all around the world. But there are also smaller companies offering locally run walking vacations that are more intimate, almost personalised trips, tying in with local conservation, indigenous groups and, most important, secret spots that only local people know. Often family run, these vacations are often wonderful for family vacations too.

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Western Ghats walking tour in India

Western Ghats walking tour in India

Rain Forest trek through bio-diverse Western Ghats, India
From £550 5 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Cooking and hiking vacation, Spanish Pyrenees

Cooking and hiking vacation, Spanish Pyrenees

Gastronomy and beautiful walks in the Spanish Pyrenees.
From €1,995 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 12 Sep
2027: 18 May, 14 Sep, 19 Oct
€100 discount off our 12th September 2026 departure. One double/twin room available. Enquire now!
Nangma and Thallay La trek in Pakistan

Nangma and Thallay La trek in Pakistan

Off the beaten track to Nangma and Thallay La
From US $2,600 15 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 23 Aug
2027: 20 Jun, 1 Aug
Baltic coast walking vacation, Sweden

Baltic coast walking vacation, Sweden

Discover the coast & islands of the Baltic
From SKr12,975 8 days ex flights
Small group travel
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Catalonia self guided walking vacations, Spain

Catalonia self guided walking vacations, Spain

Self-guided walking holidays in Catalonia
From €973 to €1,099 8 days ex flights
Tailor made: Available all year round on any day to suit and can be tailor-made and adapted to your requirements
Catalonia walking & food tour, Spain

Catalonia walking & food tour, Spain

Varied landscapes & sample local food & wine
From €1,368 to €1,452 7 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made between 01 Apr - 30 Jun & 08 Sep - 05 Nov, to suit your needs and interests, budget and requirements as necessary. Not available in August.
Naxos and the small Cyclades walking vacation, Greece

Naxos and the small Cyclades walking vacation, Greece

Walk and discover Naxos and the unspoilt Small Cyclades
From £744 to £1,097 10 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct
£100 off Sept & Oct departures
Slovenia hut to hut hiking holiday in the Julian Alps

Slovenia hut to hut hiking holiday in the Julian Alps

Discover the best of the gorgeous Julian Alps & beyond
From €1,890 8 days ex flights
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Small group hiking vacations in Slovenia

Small group hiking vacations in Slovenia

Best easy-moderate hikes in Slovenia & delicious local food
From €2,150 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 30 Aug, 8 Sep, 26 Sep
Brittany coastal walking vacation in France

Brittany coastal walking vacation in France

Discover the unique setting of the Gulf of Morbihan
From €1,095 to €1,645 8 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Central archipelago walking tour in Sweden

Central archipelago walking tour in Sweden

Summer island hopping through Stockholm's central archipelago
From SKr10,350 7 days ex flights
Small group travel
Transylvanian Alps trekking vacation in Romania

Transylvanian Alps trekking vacation in Romania

Exploring the spectacular Transylvanian Carpathian mountains
From €1,399 to €1,699 8 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Split to Dubrovnik walking vacation, Croatia

Split to Dubrovnik walking vacation, Croatia

Self guided walking tour in Dalmatia from Split to Dubrovnik
From €1,460 to €1,860 7 days ex flights
Tailor made: Daily departures from April to October
Northern Croatia hiking vacation

Northern Croatia hiking vacation

Walking holidays in Northern Croatia, coasts and canyons
From €2,390 to €2,450 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 5 Sep, 3 Oct
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Upper Provence walking vacation in France

Upper Provence walking vacation in France

Walks through fragrant, colourful lavender landscapes
From €1,090 to €1,530 7 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Croatia self guided hiking vacation, Istria region

Croatia self guided hiking vacation, Istria region

Explore the untouched Istrian Peninsula on this hiking tour
From €890 to €1,390 7 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Mercantour family hiking vacation, France

Mercantour family hiking vacation, France

Walk with a donkey to discover the Southern French Alps
From €695 to €775 6 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip departs from mid-May to end-September; best time to go is springtime for the flora
Portuguese Coastal Way to Santiago walking vacation

Portuguese Coastal Way to Santiago walking vacation

Walk along sandy beaches and through historical towns
From €1,195 to €1,420 15 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Crete self-guided walking holiday, Greece

Crete self-guided walking holiday, Greece

Selfguided trekking in Samaria Natural Park & South coasts
From €655 to €720 8 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Cyclades hiking vacation, Greece

Cyclades hiking vacation, Greece

Walk ancient paths and enjoy stunning Cycladic sceneries
From £744 to £1,097 7 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct
Kefalonia, Lefkada & Ithaki hiking vacation

Kefalonia, Lefkada & Ithaki hiking vacation

Walk with us and explore the lush, green Ionian islands
From £779 to £1,197 10 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct
Canadian Rockies hiking and camping vacation

Canadian Rockies hiking and camping vacation

Hike & camp in boutique basecamp comfort
From CA $3,455 6 days ex flights
Small group travel
Snow shoeing and winter hiking vacation, Canada

Snow shoeing and winter hiking vacation, Canada

Experience the winter magic of the Canadian Rockies
From CA $3,295 6 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2027: 10 Jan, 21 Feb, 21 Mar
Slovenia easy walking vacation, self guided

Slovenia easy walking vacation, self guided

Unforgettable walk through Slovenia's diverse landscapes
From €1,610 8 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Azores volcano hiking vacation

Azores volcano hiking vacation

Discover the active volcanoes of Sao Miguel island
From €1,119 to €1,490 9 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Walk the Nazare Way, Portugal

Walk the Nazare Way, Portugal

Walk the beautiful coastal path from Nαzarι to Fαtima
From €849 to €995 7 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Walking the Carmelita route, Portugal

Walking the Carmelita route, Portugal

Walk the lesser known route from Coimbra To Fαtima
From €890 to €1,030 8 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Menalon Trail guided hiking vacation in Greece

Menalon Trail guided hiking vacation in Greece

Epic hike experience along the 75km Menalon trail
From £697 to £789 7 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct
£100 off Sept & Oct departures
Vicentina coastal walking holiday, Portugal

Vicentina coastal walking holiday, Portugal

Walk the Rota Vicentina through the Alentejo & Algarve
From €1,295 to €1,580 13 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
South Africa walking adventure, tailor made

South Africa walking adventure, tailor made

Adventurous Cape Peninsula & Overberg Hike
From US $1,400 to US $1,600 6 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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