119 Locally run walking vacations found
Sweden hiking vacation, self guided
Self-guided hiking through Stockholm's picturesque countryside
From SKr10,170 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 23 Jul, 28 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug
Pisa to Lucca walking vacation in Italy
Self guided walking between Italian cities Pisa and Lucca.
From 529 to 753 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Andalucia self guided walking vacation, Spain
Moderate walking in foothills of Olive and Almond groves
From £350 to £595 7 days per accommodation
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Self guided walking vacation in France
Idyllic walking in France with great food, wine and ambiance
From 1,057 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 23 Sep
Late availability 200-off the last remaining vacations starting this month July 22 & 29.
There are still holiday vacancies in August and September 2018.
No single supplement for first solo guest in any one week.
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Catalonia self guided walking vacations, Spain
Self-guided walking holidays in Catalonia
From 715 to 799 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
Heaphy Track hiking trip in New Zealand
Guided walk on a New Zealand 'Great Walk'
From NZ $1,749 6 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Unlike most of the other Great Walks in New Zealand, the Heaphy can be walked 12 months of the year, with every season having something special to offer
Mercantour family hiking vacation, France
Family walking tour with a donkey in Southern French Alps
From 550 to 650 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip departs from mid-May to end-September; best time to go is springtime for the flora
Yorkshire guided hiking vacation, The Prior Richard Way
A guided 12th century hike, York to Fountains Abbey via Ripon
From £350 4 days ex flights
Small group travel
Carpathian Mountains snowshoeing vacation, Romania
Enjoy the charm of the Transylvanian winter on snowshoes.
From 966 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 8 Dec, 15 Dec
2019: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb
2019: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb
Cyclades hiking vacation, Greece
Walk ancient paths and enjoy stunning Cycladic sceneries
From £592 to £640 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 15 Sep, 22 Sep
100 off, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep & 13 Oct
Bergamo circular walking tour in Italy
Begamo; start hiking at about 5 km distance from the airport
From 658 to 829 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Andalucian mountains self-guided walking vacation, Spain
Self-guided and guided walking in Spanish Lake District
From 285 6 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade throughout the year to suit your requirements
Catalonia centre based walking holiday, Spain
Self guided walking holiday in Catalonia
From 925 to 1,070 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade anytime between 1st January - 12th December and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Mountain peaks hiking vacation in Norway
Walking tour through peaks in Valdres & Jotunheimen, Norway
From NKr7,075 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 22 Jul, 29 Jul
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Naxos and the small Cyclades walking vacation, Greece
Walk and discover Naxos and the unspoilt Small Cyclades
From £592 to £914 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 13 Oct
100 off, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep & 13 Oct
Kefalonia, Lefkada & Ithaki hiking vacation
Walk with us and explore the lush, green Ionian islands
From £622 to £998 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 8 Sep, 29 Sep
2019: 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct
2019: 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct
100 off, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep & 13 Oct
Cobb Valley trekking holiday in New Zealand
Hike in the wilderness without heavy backpacks
From NZ $625 to NZ $1,300 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Regular departures throughout the summer
Cape Town walking vacation
Leisurely walks and excursions in Cape Town
From R17,400 to R24,250 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Portugal walking tour
Self guided walking tour in Portuguese Schist Villages
From 750 to 1,080 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Greek island hiking holiday in Serifos
Hike to hill-top villages, a monastery, a winery
From 300 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 8 Sep, 6 Oct
Karpathos and Rhodos walking & cultural vacation, Greece
Beautiful hikes, cultural walks and swimming every day!
From 1,531 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 9 Sep, 20 Sep
Porto to Santiago De Compostela walking vacation
14 days pilgrimage through Northern Portugal and Spain
From 1,125 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Mount Olympus and Meteora walking vacation, Greece
Conquer Mt Olympus & explore the gigantic rocks of Meteora!
From £682 to £750 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep
10% off, 7 July, 25 Aug, 15 Sep & 13 Oct
Greece self drive vacations, Vikos' Unesco Geopark
Self drive through Athens, Parthenon & Delphi
From 970 to 1,180 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Crete self-guided walking holiday, Greece
Selfguided trekking in Samaria Natural Park & South coasts
From 595 to 655 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Kythnos short walking vacation in Greece
Short, tailor-made hike holidays on Greek island of Kythnos
From 275 to 400 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip departs between April and October
Norwegian fjords hiking vacation
Trolltunga, Preikestolen and Kjerag hiking icons
From NKr18,500 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 11 Aug, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 9 Sep
Late availability on this summers departures
South of France walking and yoga short break
A rejuvenating yoga retreat in the south of France
From 395 to 1,335 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
This trip runs every week (April- Nov) with a set itinerary but length of stay & arrival date can be adjusted to your needs
Trekking in Yunnan, Dali to Lijiang, China
from Dali to Lijiang with off the beaten track trip
From US $1,600 to US $2,286 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Silk Road hiking tour
Lanzhou, Jiayu Guan, Zhangye, Qilian, Xining
From US $947 to US $1,271 6 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
From
NZ $1,749
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the track was coming down from the tussock highlands along the Heaphy River, emerging out of the forest and seeing the beaches of The Tasman Sea. (more)Allan Justus
A great experience particularly with the tour operator passing on so much information about the geography, flora, fauna and history. (more)Peter Ladd
Seeing the rare Blue Duck close up in it's natural environment was very special. I also loved being in the company of people from around the World who were passionate about the environment. (more)Wendy Grace
From
550
excluding flights
It was fantastic. We loved it (even when it rained). (more)Lucy Chadwick
Traveling with a Donkey as companion - a delightful character. We were early in the season so it was very quiet . . . . and the Alpine Flowers were wonderful. (more)John Tyler
Our children would say Kaia, our donkey who they bonded with was the most memorable. For me, the emptiness and the views. Possibly my favourite spot of all was the Chappelle St-Barnabe near Val Pelens where we whiled away a couple of hours in glorious sunshine with spectacular views. (more)Rob Booth
From
SKr10,170
excluding flights
Traveling through the Archipelago was one of the most memorable parts of the vacation. (more)Felicity Bond
There were endless memorable moments: tramping along the Soderlandsleden very well-waymarked trail, through the woods; exploring the islands at Stendorren and Savo; seeing creatures we hadn't see before, such as a slow worm, an otter, a white-tailed sea eagle... (more)Bronwen Davies
We were impressed with the beauty of Sweden and how easy it was to travel around. (more)Sharon Reardon
From
1,057
excluding flights
One of the best breaks I have ever had. Carolyn and Peter look after you so well. I am a solo traveler and sometimes you can feel isolated but not this time!!! (more)Margaret Parker
Truly great value and the fact that most of the guests had been before and one set I think 12 times makes its own point. (more)David Edmonds
The beautiful countryside, great food, wine and company. Our hosts Carolyn and Peter were great fun, interesting conversationalists and they run a lovely home. I walked my legs off and swam in the pool every day. (more)Mairead Ryan
From
715
excluding flights
It was all fantastic, but the bird sanctuary was my favorite. Beautifully management and interpretive signage. Peaceful stroll. (more)Kate Long
Seeing so many beautiful places along the Catalan coast and mountains, from gorgeous beaches to the mountain top monestary, to tiny villages. (more)Madeleine Holman
Excellent...The notes on where to go are really good and we did not get lost at all.
(more)Sarah Pajwani
From
£350
per accommodation
Hard to choose between seeing the most spectacular sunrises from my terrace with a pot of coffee or standing on a high point on a nearby hill, able to see the sea on the horizon and the lunar landscape and mountains to my left. (more)Briony Turner
The highlight was the spectacular walks offering such amazing views. During our 5 days in Lubrin we did three of the long walks and we thoroughly enjoyed walking through the foothills as well as high in the mountain tops, just stunning. (more)Annette Easton
The walking was the highlight. Very good value, excellent location but need a certain level of fitness, or at least an ability to manage a short, steep climb in and out of the village. (more)Denise Oakman
From
529
excluding flights
From
£622
excluding flights
The fact that our excellent Greek guide was able to give us so much information about the islands, and also about Greek life in general. Through her we met a number of locals and felt it was altogether a very Greek experience. (more)Christa Laird
I had a fantastic time, enjoyed the wonderful walks, the natural environment and the great company! (more)Alex Pooley
Excellent. I will be back next year! I would not hesitate to recommend to a friend. (more)Violet Holley
From
£592
excluding flights
Superb....Everything was exciting: the weather, scenery, local food and drinks were marvellous (well, I don't think there's an appropriate adjective to describe the kind of emotions the environment provokes). (more)Alexander Kartashov
Enjoying nature and the small villages - I loved the local food we had when the taverna wasn't even open yet. (more)Jocelyn Wessling
Having a good meal after a long walk in a restaurant of the different villages we went through with water from the well, local wine, local food and a marvellous view on the landscape! (more)Zahava Seewald
From
285
excluding flights
The walking was excellent with a good selection of routes some easy and some a bit harder. Excellent very quiet and peaceful. The service and food at the property was very good. (more)John Penn
Amazing walks in the Natural Park, and the friendly welcome from Ilaria and Derek. The Barranco de Osa walk was spectacular. We went in March and it was perfect for walking. (more)Carole Paish
Brilliant. A wonderful place to get away to. Marvellous scenery, good walking country, a nice place to stay, welcoming hosts, good food, etc.. (more)Rebecca Torry
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658
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Very good. We enjoyed the quietness and the sense we were off the beaten track a little. People were amazingly welcoming in all the accommodation and the food delicious. The vacation was well planned, especially the interesting and varied accommodation. (more)Sheila Martinelli
We have been on many walks throughout the world, however this is only our second self guided walk, but we thought it was particularly special. When you look at a map you realise that you are not that far from the plains of Bergamo and Milan, but from day 1 you step into a different world of peaceful landscapes, beautiful local villages (more)Alan Peggie
It was a fantastic vacation. I found the walks breath taking and deeply rewarding in terms of the amazing scenery and routes.
(more)Lara Clifton
From
966
excluding flights
Scenery - simply stunning. The weather was kind to us and we got bright sharp days of sun and snow to see the mountains and forests. Staying with local people and enjoying their hospitality in some simple but homely settings. We even used a local's horse drawn sledge to get part way to the next village. (more)Ian Papworth
Beautiful views and guide (more)James Masterson
From
£592
excluding flights
Hard to pick one the most memorable moment, maybe climbing up to monastery on highest point on Sifnos. Fantastic views from the B&B whatever the time of day. Both islands were really interesting. (more)Cherry Shelton
The most memorable was climbing the peak to San Simeon on Sifnos. (more)Caroline Shuffrey
This vacation fulfilled my expectations in providing amazing walks off the beaten track and the opportunity to see rural places not visited by most tourists. (more)Hannah Wilson
From
£350
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The beautiful Lock House in Boroughbridge and the last day of walking including. Fountains Abbey was the best part because of the landscape being more interesting.
Tips?
Bring your best walking shoes. There is a lot of walking on asfalt, but still you need waterproof shoes because of the many crossings of fields.
Local benefits?
Yes, only small local companies were visited during our walk.
Overall rating?
Tony and Rachel took really good care of us... (more)Hilde and Ingebrigt Kirkvold
From
590
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The entire vacation was memorable! From the moment we got there and were welcomed by our wonderful hosts at their beautiful B&B in the mountains, to
the stunning walk through the Alps, the freshly baked treats each morning, the market tour and all the amazing cheese, the cooking class using local or homegrown ingredients, the local tour, the passion of our hosts in sustainably revitalising their area and showing us how they were trying to achieve that, the pizza party. All... (more)Josylin Saunders
From
£1,066
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Impossible to choose one single part! Staying in Ratmate village and participating in house building was certainly memorable - whilst this was such a happy and welcoming community, it was both shocking and humbling to see first-hand the scale of earthquake damage in the region and the difficulties they face in re-establishing a good standard of accommodation there. All of the trekking was really enjoyable with perhaps the highlight being the very early morning trek to Poon... (more)Eimear Hannigan
From
1,295
excluding flights
First class. Lucy and Simon could not have been more helpful and accommodating and so knowledgeable. (more)Diane Hall
Watching bearded & gryphon vultures flying in the foothills of the Pyrenees was memorable. Brilliant guide, fabulous scenery, not difficult walking. A good mix of walking/cooking/geology/local culture and all in a quiet place: lovely scenery & very friendly company. (more)Anna Avery
Meeting a great bunch of like minded people on our trip including our hosts. The mix of activities we did worked really well, not just the cooking and walking but also everything else we managed to do including wine tasting, visiting the olive oil co-operative, evening visits to local historical town, and more. (more)Mike Smith
From
1,295
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The beautiful scenery on the walks plus the stunning variety of flowers, the birds and their songs and the insect activity generally. Enjoyed the actual walking too! Also the real quiet in the area we were in allowed me to be able to hear the birds rather than the traffic. Our hosts Lucy and Simon plus our guides were also an essential and wonderful part of the trip.
Tips?
Be prepared for all weathers and all in one day! The mountains are very changeable.
Local... (more)Alison Pelikan
From
£592
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The evening walk to the fortress at Exomvourgo on Tinos with views of the surrounding villages and the sun setting across the sea. Also the walk to visit the monastery on Andros, meeting the monks and eating lunch prepared by the abbott was very special. The profusion of wild flowers on the old stone paths, the landscape of stone walls and terraces.
Tips?
Go in May- warm enough to swim, not too hot for walking. Feeling of places getting geared up for the summer... (more)Carys Evans
From
395
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Spending a full week in nature with animals, no car, no smart phones, spending real quality time with each other and meeting people.
Tips?
If you want a real break and appreciate nature and animals then this is perfect.
Local benefits?
Yes, without a doubt.
Overall rating?
I can't rate this vacation highly enough. It is one of the best we have had in many years. (more)Lorna Mackie
From
£980
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
This is such a difficult question because the whole vacation was fantastic. Walking from Delphi down into the valley of the olive groves and hiking up to the monasteries of Meteora were both amazing experiences. The local guides that David engaged for these walks gave us so much insight into the area. Equally as memorable was our cycling in Pelion with Panos, our local guide there. He found so many hidden gems just off our main route that we would never have found alone.... (more)Karen Humphreys
From
860
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Walking beside the sea
Tips?
Learn some Portuguese - people appreciate it, especially in the countryside. Walking poles helpful by the coast - sand dunes on top of limestone or sandstone cliffs make for slightly harder going.
Local benefits?
Benefits to local people. I think hotels could do more with recycling and waste (apart from Cato B and B in Carrapateira. Plastic bottles, butter and jam portions, soaps and shampoos provided could be done differently.... (more)Dh Dharmavasita
From
£1,450
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
There are so many very special moments, but we feel that this vacation enabled us to become involved with local people and their culture that we couldn't have achieved independently. We also enjoyed the combination of nature, wildlife and city attractions.
Tips?
This tour offered so much more in reality than can be described in a brochure.
Local benefits?
Certainly we interacted and used local people as much as possible.
Overall rating?
Excellent, all... (more)Amanda Eley
From
£650
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The very warm welcome and superb attention from Rino and his colleagues. They were friendly and helpful, and went out of their way to tailor the vacation to
me. They were also very proud to show off their beautiful country.
Tips?
Do it ! Montenegro is gorgeous and the operator have a great range of activities available, truly something for everyone.
Local benefits?
Many of the meals were taken at Rino's restaurant, the Cesarica, where he employs local people... (more)David Hinchliffe
