Your Guide to Walking and Trekking Adventures
Walking changes how you experience a place. It slows the pace just enough for details to surface. A bend in the path reveals a village rather than a viewpoint. A pause turns into a conversation. Occasionally, it turns into a coffee you didn’t plan on, in a place you wouldn’t have found otherwise.
That sense of going beyond is what shapes these walking and trekking adventures. Each journey is led by our best local guides who know when to explain, when to step back, and when to suggest a small detour that turns out to be the highlight of the day. These are walking, hiking and trekking holidays that invite you to venture beyond the ordinary and into the adventure.
January: The Dolomites, Italy
Best time to go:
Perfect, crisp snowfall and silent, snow-dusted forests define winter in the Dolomites. At this time of year, snowshoeing offers a quieter, more immersive way to explore, opening up valleys and viewpoints that feel far removed from the bustle of ski resorts.
Trip Highlights:
Walking on snowshoes through frozen forests and across open mountain terrain, you gain a real sense of scale beneath the dramatic limestone peaks. Views of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo emerge gradually as the landscape opens out. Your guide shapes each day around conditions, choosing routes that balance safety with scenery. Evenings bring warmth and comfort back at your mountain hotel, where good food and wellness facilities offer a welcome contrast to the cold outside.
Difficulty level:
Moderate. Winter walking on snowshoes in mountainous terrain.
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February: Malta and Gozo
Best time to go:
Late winter brings mild temperatures and fewer visitors, making it an ideal time to explore Malta and Gozo on foot without the heat or crowds.
Trip Highlights:
Walking through Valletta and Mdina, your guide helps navigate the narrow streets and stories behind them, adding context that brings ancient sites into focus. In Rabat, Roman catacombs reveal a quieter side of Malta’s past, while a boat trip to the Blue Grotto offers a fresh perspective on the coastline. A visit to Gozo slows the pace further, with time in traditional villages and open countryside that many visitors never reach.
Difficulty level:
Easy. Walking is mainly on good paths and through towns and cities.
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Discover Malta & Gozo
Delve deep into fallen empires and ancient ruins in the sunny European islands of Malta and Gozo
March: Andalucia, Spain
Best time to go:
Spring brings warm days, cooler evenings and fresh colour across the landscape. Orange blossom scents the air and walking conditions are at their most comfortable.
Trip Highlights:
Walking through the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, the scenery shifts between limestone peaks, olive groves and whitewashed villages. Historic paths link rural communities, and your guide shares how life has adapted to this rugged terrain. The Caminito del Rey provides a dramatic contrast, while time in Seville allows you to explore the city beyond its headline sights.
Difficulty level:
Varied. Choose between more leisurely walks or more challenging routes depending on preference and ability.
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Walking in Andalucia
Romantic countryside, rugged hills and villages of Andalucia on foot
April: Japan
Best time to go:
April is Japan at its most theatrical. Cherry blossom season casts a soft pink glow over parks, rivers and temple paths, paired with crisp spring days ideal for exploring beyond the big cities.
Trip Highlights:
Travel is part of the pleasure on this journey through Kyushu and Shikoku, using Japan’s public transport to slip easily between regions. Walk the volcanic landscapes around Mount Aso, where steaming ground and wide calderas set the tone, then cycle a stretch of the Shimanami Kaido, hopping between islands linked by graceful bridges. In rural towns, your local guide bridges cultural gaps, decoding menus, customs and daily rituals that visitors often pass straight by.
Difficulty level:
Moderate. Low-altitude walking with a few longer ascents and active days.
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Japan Adventure: Kyushu & Shikoku
Active volcanoes, steaming onsens, island-hopping by bike – this is Japan at its most beautiful and exciting
May: Jordan
Best time to go:
Spring offers warm days and cooler nights, creating comfortable conditions for desert trekking before summer heat sets in.
Trip Highlights:
Trekking alongside Bedouin guides, the route unfolds with an understanding of the desert that only comes from long familiarity. Evenings are spent camping under clear skies, before the journey continues into Petra via the quieter Back Trail, an approach that rewards patience and perspective.
Difficulty level:
Moderate. Sustained walking across desert terrain.
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Petra & Wadi Rum Trek
Enjoy a magical desert trek through Jordan
May: France
Best time to go:
Early summer brings long, sunny days made for walking. Lavender starts to colour the landscape and markets brim with seasonal produce – Provence, quietly showing off.
Trip Highlights:
In local markets, your guide helps you navigate with confidence, pointing out stalls favoured by residents and explaining what is in season and why it matters here. Walks through open countryside are balanced with time in Aix-en-Provence and Avignon, where history and modern life sit comfortably side by side.
Difficulty level:
Leisurely to moderate. Gentle countryside walking and village streets.
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Discover Provence
Head to southeastern France to explore the best of Provence: markets, mountains and medieval villages
July: Peru
Best time to go:
The dry season brings clear skies and stable conditions, well suited to high altitude trekking.
Trip Highlights:
The Inca Trail reveals its history gradually. Stone paths wind through cloud forest and mountain passes, linking archaeological sites that feel woven into the landscape. With experienced guides managing pace and acclimatisation, you have the space to appreciate both the physical challenge and the cultural significance of the route, before arriving at Machu Picchu on foot.
Difficulty level:
Moderate. High altitude walking with many stone steps.
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The Inca Trail
Follow in the footsteps of the Incas as you trek to the once-lost city of Machu Picchu
August: Tanzania
Best time to go:
Dry, cooler conditions make this one of the most favourable times to attempt a Kilimanjaro climb.
Trip Highlights:
Climbing via the Lemosho Route, the scenery changes day by day, from rainforest and moorland to stark alpine desert. The longer itinerary allows for a more measured ascent, with time to adjust to the altitude. An experienced mountain team supports the journey throughout, creating an environment where your focus can stay on the climb rather than logistics.
Difficulty level:
Challenging. Multi-day trekking at altitude.
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Kilimanjaro Climb – Lemosho Route
Walk this less-trekked and scenic route
September: Camino de Santiago, Spain
Best time to go:
Early autumn brings pleasant walking temperatures and fewer travellers on the trail.
Trip Highlights:
Walking the final section of the Camino de Santiago, the rhythm of the route becomes part of the experience. Along the way, your guide offers insight into the traditions and history of the pilgrimage, while leaving space for reflection and shared moments with fellow walkers before reaching Santiago de Compostela.
Difficulty level:
Moderate. Undulating countryside walking.
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Trekking the Camino de Santiago
Follow Spain's most celebrated pilgrimage route
October: Mont Blanc, France
Best time to go:
Autumn brings clearer air, quieter trails and crisp conditions that suit alpine walking particularly well.
Trip Highlights:
Classic routes above the Chamonix valley, including the Grand Balcon Sud and Aiguilette du Brévent, offer expansive views of Mont Blanc and surrounding glaciers. Daily plans are shaped around conditions and group ability, ensuring rewarding walking. Evenings are spent back in comfortable chalet accommodation, where the atmosphere is relaxed and sociable.
“With the addition of Chalet 1802, you can experience some of the finest hikes in the world with even more comfort when you return home. Spacious, welcoming and well located, it provides a calm base between walking days. ”
Difficulty level:
Moderate. Mountain terrain with ascents and descents.
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Mont Blanc Hiking Highlights
Walk the best of Mont Blanc Circuit in France and Italy
November: Annapurna and Chitwan, Nepal
Best time to go:
Clear skies and dry conditions follow the monsoon season, offering excellent visibility and comfortable walking weather.
Trip Highlights:
Walking in the Annapurna foothills, the scale of the Himalaya reveals itself gradually. Trails pass through villages and terraced fields, with time to absorb both mountain views and daily life. After trekking, the journey continues to Chitwan National Park, where wildlife activities introduce a different side of Nepal, led by those who understand the rhythms of the forest and river.
Difficulty level:
Moderate. Low altitude trekking combined with wildlife activities.
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Annapurna to Chitwan: Walks & Wildlife
Trek between teahouses in the Annapurna foothills and watch wildlife in Chitwan National Park
December: Amalfi Coast, Italy
Best time to go:
Cooler winter temperatures make walking more comfortable, while quieter paths offer a calmer perspective on this dramatic coastline.
Trip Highlights:
Exploring Pompeii with a guide who knows these ancient streets like the back of their hand brings everyday Roman life into focus. On the coast, sections of the Path of the Gods reveal clifftop views over the Mediterranean, while time in village communities offers a slower, more local side of the Amalfi Coast often missed in busier seasons.
“There is nothing like these landscapes and it is worth slowing down to truly absorb them. Trust your guide, trust your gut and embrace every moment. If you are lucky enough to have Veriano as your tour leader, you are in very good hands. ”
Difficulty level:
Leisurely to moderate. Mostly low altitude walking with some steeper sections.
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Walking the Amalfi Coast
Discover the highlights of Europe’s most dramatic coastline on foot with true experts of the region
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