Walks strenuous and views amazing. Had forgotten how hard steps are!
Self-Guided Holidays
Self-Guided Holidays
Discover self-guided holidays run by our sibling company, and fellow adventure experts, Headwater, giving you the freedom to have your very own cycling, walking or cultural trip at a pace that suits you. Pause or power on, cherry-pick your sightseeing stops, linger a little over lunch, or set off an hour earlier to catch the coolest part of the day. The choice is yours.
You’ll have in-depth trip notes to keep you company – tested by experts – which give you detailed kilometre-by-kilometre descriptions and all the information you need, from recommendations for the best lunch and rest spots, to excursion routes and notes on places of interest. On Headwater’s self-guided trips, you never feel rushed, or alone. Plus, Headwater transports your luggage between hotels and provides high-quality support through local suppliers, as well as 24-hour emergency support if required.
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“Having the freedom to make your own decisions was liberating. You can take a break when you like, so if you know there’s something special at the end of your day walking, you can set off early to spend more time there. We had the freedom to go off and do things however we chose. Just the two of us and peace and quiet – bliss, away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.”
Customer Chelley Richardson
Elizabeth Biggart Walking in the Cinque Terre and Portofino
Rosemary Finch Self-Guided Walks in the Italian DolomitesThis is a beautiful area for hiking, and the variety of self-guided hikes we were given was great. There was everything from short easy rambles to long challenging climbs. The Bellevue Hotel was wonderful, with awesome service and delicious food. Definitely an experience I would be happy to repeat. The only negative factor was that, although we never got lost, some of the route notes could do with updating. It seemed that total hike distances were often understated. Also, we did the last tour of the season, and found that some of the refugios mentioned as lunch stops were closed. I would recommend that anyone going late in the season check before setting out, or be sure to carry your own food.
Susan Hoogenboom A Taste of Tuscany Self-Guided WalkingThis tour was a welcome change from the fast paced touring of the big cities. We became familiar with the topography and vegetation as we hiked daily, also visiting towns known for wines and cheeses. The town of Chianciano provided a magnificent backdrop to our accomodation of Agriturismo La Pietriccia. We were awakened every morning to the rooster crowing. Stefano was an attentive and knowledgeable host. Plenty of food was served at the 4 course suppers. I feel this tour was necessary to complete my knowledge of the culture of Italy!
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