Walking vacation advice
Getting started tip
"Pick the right walking vacation. What I find is that most walkers don’t usually want to just put one foot in front of another for 14 days, they want to experience other things as well. So our vacations are not just about walking – it is a main feature, but you will also get to see cultural highlights, so that when you are walking you get a much greater sense of where you are. If you are an ardent dyed-in-the-wool walker and that is all you are interested in, that is fine. But if you have a broader interest and walking is part of what you want to do, but not the sole raison d’être, then you need to be careful about the walking vacation you choose."
Our Walking Vacations
Amalfi Coast walking vacation, Italy
Walk in lemon groves and hillside villages
Picos inn to inn walking vacation in Spain
Hike through beautiful mountains staying in rural inns
Catalonia self guided walking vacations, Spain
Self-guided walking vacations in Catalonia
Atacama and Patagonia hiking vacation
Explore Chile on foot Atacama Patagonia Walking Vacation
Snowshoeing vaction in the Dolomites
Michelin recommended cuisine & inspiring walks
Ethiopia walking tour
A superb walking tour showcasing the best of Ethiopia
Great Wall of China walking vacation
Trek along various contrasting sections of the wall
Transylvania winter walking and snowshoeing vacation
Wander through the mountains and forests of wintery Transylvania
Small group walking vacation in Croatia
Idyllic walks through some of Europe's finest scenery
Greece hiking vacation, Kythnos
Hiking vacation on Kythnos, a beautiful Greek island in the Cyclades group
Kumano Kodo trekking vacation, Japan
Village to village walking in the sacred Kii Peninsula
Atlas Mountains trekking and Marrakech
Stay at Kasbah du Toubkal to trek in style then in Marrakech
Self drive vacation in Northern Greece, hike & tour
Macedonia & Epirus - sightseeing & walking in ancient Greece
The Lycian Way hiking vacation in Turkey
Follow one of Turkey's most spectacular coastal trails
Kerala hiking vacation in India
Walk through beautiful hills and tea plantations
Honshu hiking vacation in Japan
A challenging walking and hiking vacation in Japan.
Hiking the Inca trail vacation
An unrivalled combination of history and spectacular scenery
Japan self guided trekking vacation, Nakasendo Trail
Self-guided walking along Japan’s ancient Nakasendo trail
Las Alpujarras hiking vacation, Spain
Guided walking vacation, Andalucia, with writer Chris Stewart
Dolomites walking vacation in Italy
Sandwiched between the spectacular peaks of the Dolomites
The Carian Trail hiking vacation in Turkey
Self guided walking vacation along the Aegean Coast in Turkey
Sicily walking vacation, Sicilian Volcanoes
Discover Mt Etna and the beautiful volcanic achipelago
Luxury trekking vacation in the Atlas Mountains
Stay at the Kasbah and trek in style
Kilimanjaro climb, Machame route
Amazing Private Or Group Kilimanjaro Climb: Machame Route
Guided walking vacations in the French Alps
Catered Chalet Based Guided Walking in the Giffre Valley
Tuscany tours, walking and wine tasting in Italy
Walking and wine tasting in Tuscany
Cyclades walking vacations in Greece
A gently active vacation in the Cyclades
North Cyprus walking vacation
Varied walks amid rugged scenery and superb archaeology
Packing tips
“I always carry a small amount of talcum powder. It might sound strange but it’s good for reducing friction and redness if you find yourself with any blisters, chaffing or heat rash. It can also help your feet stay dry and keep your thighs from chafing over long distances if you use a little before (and after) your walk. A small roll of adhesive bandage/plaster (and something to cut it with) can also be a lifesaver if you do feel yourself developing a blister. It can sometimes make the difference between a nice walk and a painful slog!”
“Bring waterproofs. Not just in your main luggage, but in your daypack on each day that you are walking. Even if there are blue skies in the morning, the weather changes quickly in the mountains, You also need two or three layers. In terms of boots, there are so many to choose from. I don’t even have a proper pair of hiking boots, but use a pair of Caterpillars, which I have used for years and walked all over the place in them. And then they don’t look bad when you are walking around Tblisi or wherever afterwards. But when I do a serious hike like K2, then I had to spend £150 on a serious pair of Meindls.”
Our top Walking Vacation
Amalfi Coast walking vacation, Italy
Walk in lemon groves and hillside villages
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Vacation reviews from our travelers
We have selected some of the most useful walking travel tips that our guests have provided over the years to help you make the very most of your vacation - and the space inside your suitcase.


“The walks look short, but involve a lot of up and down so are more challenging than they initially appear. But the views make them absolutely worthwhile…. Swimming in the sea below the ancient monastery at San Fruttuoso after a hot walk was just magical!” - Lynn Bowie on a walking vacation along the Italian Riviera
“Organise a group tip kitty at the beginning - it would save the problem of everyone trying to find 20 Dhm for the Souk guide, the mini bus driver etc. Have a tip kitty for the porters / cook / guides - and don't feel obliged to pay what is recommended, but what you feel is appropriate.” - Simon Brown on Mount Toubkal trekking vacation


“While there are some neat things to see in Kathmandu, spend as little time as possible there. The pollution in the city made my eyes sting.” - Brian Henning on a walking vacation in the Langtang Valley, Nepal
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