Great Walking Holidays
9 great reasons to lace up your boots and explore the world on foot
1. NORWAY - Norwegian Fjord Highlights - 7 nights | May to September | from £1,202
Norway is a land of huge contrasts with a diverse and breathtaking landscape. Probably best-known for its multitude of deep blue, sheer-sided fjords, this wild and wonderful European country covers around 386,000 square kilometres - mainly mountains, forests, lakes and rivers. This week-long Norwegian self-drive holiday explores two of the most spectacular fjords and a lot more besides.
2. ICELAND - Pick you Peak (tailor made hiking) - Year round
'Pick Your Peak' is our new and unique approach to creating the perfect tailor made walking holiday. Inspired by the launch of a new book "SUMMIT: 100 Best Mountain Hikes in Iceland" and based on a collaborative approach between you and our expert team, the concept is simple: buy the book and choose which of Iceland's best peaks you'd like to hike and we'll put together the itinerary to fit, including accommodation, car hire, flights and anything else you may need.
3. NEW ZEALAND - 4x4 Hike and Drive - 24 nights | Year round | from £2,520
This imaginative itinerary offers the very best of New Zealand, incorporating well-known sights, national parks and renowned hiking trails. With your own 4x4 vehicle you’ll discover New Zealand’s exciting backcountry and at the end of each day return to comfortable accommodation.
4. ALASKA - Highlights of Alaska self-drive - 8 nights | May to September | from £1,120
This compact self drive holiday takes in some of Alaska's classic highlights from the coastal South to the mountainous Interior - marvel at the glaciers and marine wildlife of Prince William Sound, search for wildlife in Denali National Park and explore the cities of Fairbanks and Anchorage. This itinerary offers a comprehensive overview of Alaska for independent travellers.
5. GREELAND - Hiking in East Greenland - 9 nights | 5 July 2013 | from £1,825
This two-centre guided hiking holiday is based in the Ammassalik district of East Greenland against a backdrop of towering granite peaks and indigo fjords dotted with majestic shimmering icebergs. Explore this striking region on foot on well-paced day walks before returning to your comfortable hotel accommodation each evening. With the chance to add an iceberg cruise and helicopter glacier flight, this is a fabulous tour into one of the most remote places on the planet.
6. CANADA - Ontario Hike and Drive - 7 nights | May to October | from £664
This leisurely paced self-drive holiday takes you right off the beaten track to the little-visited Bruce Peninsula, a haven for hikers, bikers and kayakers. With plenty of leisure time at Blue Mountain and Tobermory, you can choose to be as active or as lazy as you wish! Time is also available to explore the walking trails of Niagara and the vibrant city of Toronto.
7. ICELAND - In the Footsteps of Elves - 7 nights | June to September | from £1,095
A land of myth and mystery, Borgarfjordur in the East Fjords has a natural beauty that wows the senses and stirs the mind. This hiking holiday explores this stunning area of rugged trails, epic fjords and sweeping coastlines in the company of an expert guide and lets you gain an insight into local folk tales and traditions. With pixies and elves present in the history of every nook and cranny, you will no doubt feel your imagination running wild.
8. AUSTRALIA - Great Ocean Walk: Twelve Apostles - 3 nights | October to May | from £1,376
The Great Ocean Road is one of Victoria's main attractions and this journey on foot allows plenty of time to admire the area’s scenic highlights, including the 12 Apostles. The Walk passes through national parks, forests and coastal scenery and provides amazing opportunities to see native Australian wildlife.
9. SPITSBERGEN - Spitsbergen Trekking Adventure - 7 nights | July to August | from £1,555
Stirring images of polar exploration and pristine wilderness draw travellers northwards to the isolated Spitsbergen every summer, where the midnight sun allows full days of exploration. Offering challenging hikes in remote glaciers and fjords, this holiday allows experienced walkers to try something different and get truly off the beaten trail.
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