120 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: 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 9 Jul, 14 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 28 Jul, 30 Jul, 4 Aug, 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 7 days per accommodation
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Self guided walking in Almeria, the sunniest, warmest and driest region in Western Europe. Good availability until the end of May along with a 10% discount. Book now to avoid disappointment.
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: 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep
Glorious Wild Flowers and Magnificent Birdsong in May.
Book now – remaining May holidays are 1064€ (reduced from 1149€).
Holidays are still available in several other weeks in 2018
No single supplement for first solo guest each week in 2018.
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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
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
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
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:
2018: 28 Jun, 9 Aug
Carpathian Mountains snowshoeing vacation, Romania
Enjoy the charm of the Transylvanian winter on snowshoes.
From €966 7 days ex flights
Small group travel
Cyclades hiking vacation, Greece
Walk ancient paths and enjoy stunning Cycladic sceneries
From £592 to £640 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 28 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 26 May, 15 Sep, 22 Sep
100 euros off, 5 & 26 May departure
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: 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul
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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
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: 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct
100 euros off, 5 & 26 May departure
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: 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep
10% off, departures 5, 12 and 26 May
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: 19 May, 23 Jun, 8 Sep, 6 Oct
Karpathos and Rhodos walking & cultural vacation, Greece
Beautiful hikes, cultural walks and swimming every day!
From €1,257 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 13 May, 10 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 6 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: 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep
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: 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 11 Aug, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 9 Sep
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
Portugal guided hiking vacation
hiking vacations in the Paneda-Geres National Park
From £390 to £460 6 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Badain Jaran Desert trekking tour, China
Trek in Inner Mongolia desert and the China Silk Road
From US $6,414 to US $6,416 18 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 14 May, 15 Oct
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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
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
Awesome, it has raised the bar for next year! (more)Tony Johnson
The whole thing was memorable! Our 6 year old and 4 year old leading "Leonidas" our donkey through the French Alps, sleeping in a beautiful yurt in an Alpine meadow, and feeling like we'd done something completely different to the typical "bucket and spade" type of vacation. (more)Alison Godfrey
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
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
The most memorable part was the hospitality of the hosts. (more)Elaine Overnell
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
From
£592
excluding flights
Enjoying nature and the small villages - I loved the local food we had when the taverna wasn't even open yet. (more)Jocelyn Wessling
There were many memorable moments. The variety of walks and the stark differences of the three Islands. The abundance of Spring flowers and herbs along the trails - beautiful! The thrill of reaching the top of Mt Zeus, and the many delicious meals shared in small village Tavernas. (more)Joy Field
The highlight was the views from the top of Mount Zas on Naxos and the tranquillity of Iraklia. (more)Jamie Johnson
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
From
€658
excluding flights
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
Walking was fabulous and the appetite for good local fare was a perfect, beer in hand, table spread for an evening meal to end our day...we were very well guided. (more)Hazell Penn
From
£592
excluding flights
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
Our guide was able to speak to everyone and we were welcomed and given fruit, honey, drinks, desserts, and wine. Our a accommodation owner gave us a tour of his orange farm and marmalade. The island, villages, and ocean were beautiful.
(more)Sandra Stanton
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
£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
€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
£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
£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
€653
excluding flights
From
AU $1,300
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
I took the 5 day West Coast tour with Aran and it was simply amazing! I don'the
usually go on organised tours - I usually prefer to be independent and do it in my
own - but since Tasmania has so much to offer I thought it might be a good idea to go with someone who knows the area well and make every most of my short time there!
Aran was an absolutely formidable guide from start to finish. Even before the tour started he was flexible with dates and sent me all the information... (more)Alexandra Grellet
From
AU $1,300
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The most exciting part was wild camping at Trial Harbour.
Tips?
The tour guide is very accommodating to the traveler's needs and interests, so I would suggest building up a dialogue with him about the vacation plans.
Local benefits?
Definitely ....the tour guide was genuinely sympathetic to the environment and took care to reduce environmental impact and also educate the traveler about the local wild life and environment.
Overall rating?
The vacation... (more)Kathy Layton
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
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
The most memorable moment was the beauty of the landscape, the freshness of the air, delicious food and invigorating walks. I could go on..... It was wonderful. I feel very much refreshed after it and it is heartening to know such places exist. (more)Una Carter
The hikes were enjoyable with beautiful scenery all along. Very well planned and organized vacation and a feeling of living with a family, truly a memorable vacation. (more)Asma Abu-Taleb
From
€550
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
A truly special experience in a little corner of the Mercantour where time seems to have stood still. We went with the flow of life at the pace of an ambling
donkey. Every detail of the trip was well thought out, and the route guidance booklet (which we carried with us all the time) was spot on. The range of
different landscapes we walked through surprised and delighted us. The effectiveness of the route marking was also great. The vacation providers team was hugely... (more)Carolyne Mason
