
Hiking Tours
Hiking tours are becoming increasingly popular for adventure travelers, and there are so many reasons why you should consider signing up for one of these fantastic experiences on your next trip. In addition to getting plenty of exercise, hiking tours help you connect with nature, history, and fellow travelers in a way that no other kind of tour can do. Traveling on foot is a great way to slow things down and really take in your surroundings, providing access to experiences that seem to be at a premium in today’s fast paced world.
Whether you plan to make a pilgrimage across the idyllic Spanish countryside, trek through the dramatic landscapes of Patagonia, or set out on the arduous journey up to Everest Base Camp, there are countless hiking tours on offer that will enable you to explore every corner of this amazing world. Continue reading to learn about the wide range of hiking tours available and discover your perfect adventure.
When is the Best Time to Book Hiking Tours?
The best time to book hiking tours really depends on the region that you plan on visiting, as you will want weather and trail conditions that are dry. Generally speaking, the best time to book hiking tours is during the summer months for your preferred travel destination, which corresponds to the June-September window for the Northern Hemisphere and December-March in the Southern Hemisphere.
For those who want to escape the crowds and don’t mind experiencing less than ideal weather conditions, the shoulder seasons of spring and autumn are a great option, as there are generally less people out on the trails. No matter when you decide is the best time to book hiking tours, you should always follow all safety precautions, especially if you plan on hiking during the winter months.
Different Types of Hiking Tours
You might hear the word hiking and think of a short adventure outdoors, but in reality there are different types of hiking tours that are available for outdoor enthusiasts to explore. Check out these different types of hiking tours to discover your next foot-powered adventure!
Pilgrimage Tours
For those adventurers looking to complete a historical and spiritual journey, pilgrimage tours are an incredible experience. From the world renowned Camino de Santiago routes in Spain to the Menalon Trail in Greece, there are plenty of amazing pilgrimage tours that will allow you to connect with the landscape, religion, and your inner self.
Trekking Tours
When a quick day hike just won’t cut it, trekking tours can provide an epic multi-day experience, providing access to some of the most remote and beautifully scenic places in the world. Whether you are looking to complete a rigorous trek to Everest Base Camp or a journey along the historic Inca Trail in Peru, there is no shortage of unforgettable trekking tours to experience around the globe.
Walking Tours
Walking tours are a fantastic way to get around and explore a new destination, and they are made all the better due to the fact that they appeal to all ages and skill levels! From challenging walks in England's Peak District National Park to relaxing walking adventures in the Greek Isles, you can always count on finding the perfect walking tour for your lifestyle.
The Best Hiking Tours Around the World
Amalfi Coast Hiking Tours
Amalfi Coast hiking tours are an incredible adventure that highlight some of the most romantic landscapes Italy has to offer. Book one of these amazing Amalfi Coast hiking tours to experience la dolce vita on your next holiday.
Argentinian Patagonia Hiking Tours
Featuring the dramatic landscape of Los Glaciares National Park, Argentinean Patagonia is an exceptional place to explore on foot. Check out these life changing Argentinian Patagonia hiking tours to uncover your next South American adventure!
Canadian Rockies Hiking Tours
The Rocky Mountains are an adventurer’s playground, so why not make them the center of your next outdoor adventure?! Book one of these amazing Canadian Rockies hiking tours to experience the rugged beauty of Alberta’s mountains.
Chilean Patagonia Hiking Tours
Similar to the Argentine side of Patagonia, Chilean Patagonia is a paradise for explorers. Check out these incredible Chilean Patagonia hiking tours to take in the impressive views in destinations like Torres del Paine National Park.
Cotswolds Hiking Tours
Rolling green hills and sleepy villages lined with stone cottages characterize the landscape of The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it the perfect destination for a hiking adventure. Check out these spectacular Cotswolds hiking tours to fully experience the serene beauty of the English countryside.
Tour du Mont Blanc Hiking Tours
The Tour du Mont Blanc is a bucket list trek for most travellers, so why not turn that dream into a reality?! Check out these Tour du Mont Blanc hiking tours and discover your next big adventure in the French Alps.
Greece Hiking Tours
From the historic mainland to the countless islands scattered across the Aegean Sea, Greece is a marvelous destination when it comes to hiking tours. Experience the history and natural beauty of the ancient world on one of these unforgettable Greece hiking tours.
Italian Alps Hiking Tours
Tucked away to the north of the Italian Peninsula, the Italian Alps are a rugged and beautifully scenic region that beg to be explored. Experience the unique blend of Italian and alpine cultures while hiking through incredible mountain passes on one of these incredible Italian Alps hiking tours.
Machu Picchu Hiking Tours
History, mystery, and incredible natural beauty combine to make Machu Picchu one of the most sought after hiking destinations in the world. With several world-class treks like the Inca Trail, Salkantay trek, and Lares trek on offer, there is no reason to miss out on these incredible Machu Picchu hiking tours.
Nepalese Himalayas Hiking Tours
The gold standard for hiking, trekking, and mountaineering adventures, the Nepalese Himalayas are truly a sight to behold. If you want to take in the breathtaking and unfathomable views of the world’s tallest mountain peaks - including Mount Everest - then you should absolutely consider booking one of these life changing Nepalese Himalayas hiking tours.
Camino de Santiago Hiking Tours
Camino de Santiago hiking tours are a spectacular adventure filled with breathtaking landscapes, fascinating history, and beautiful architecture. Walk in the footsteps of countless pilgrims that have come before you on one of these Camino de Santiago hiking tours.
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Aosta Valley Hiking Tour
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The Aosta Valley Hiking Tour is a breathtaking tour high into the mountains, exploring the Alps in the Aosta Valley province in northern Italy. You’ll explore awe-inspiring terrain and spend time enjoying the alpine villages that make the area so special.
Pirate Coast Trek
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This challenging self-guided trek follows the highest and most rugged section of the Lycian Way, Turkey’s first-ever long-distance footpath. The route winds up and down along the Mediterranean’s most dramatic coastline of Lycia, to the limestone peaks of Mount Olympos, soaring high above the glittering sea. It descends through shady wooded valleys along a 4-km beach past the ruins of the Lycian city of Olympos. It finishes at the spectacular isolated lighthouse on the ridge of Cape Gelidonya.
Lost City Trek
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There are only two ways to reach the Lost City of the Tayronas in Colombia: by helicopter or by foot. The Lost City trek is an incredible trekking adventure through the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains in Colombia, leading to a fascinating archaeological site: The Lost City of the Tayronas.
Costa Rica Family Adventure
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Costa Rica is an incredible wonderland filled with rainforests, jungles, volcanos, and beaches that are just waiting to be explored! The Costa Rica Family Adventure is the perfect way to spend time together in a beautiful natural environment.
Best of La Palma Walking Tour
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La Palma, known as “La Isla Bonita” (The Beautiful Island) is a jewel that juts up from the Atlantic Ocean. It is waiting to be discovered on this 8-day self-guided walking tour. Belonging to Spain’s esteemed Canary Islands, La Palma is known for its incredible volcanic landscapes, enchanting green forests, and beautiful stretches of beach-lined coast.
Corsica’s Mountains and Sea Walking Tour
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This tour allows guests to explore two of the highlights of Corsica: the mountains and the coast, all the while enjoying the unique culture, food and history that makes Corsica such a charming vacation option.
Cotswold Villages Walking Tour
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Explore classic country village life in England as the Cotswold Villages walking tour takes you through some of the best-known villages in the Cotswolds, plus a few that are off the beaten path.
Dolomites Chestnut Route Walking
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The Chestnut Route is a wonderful hiking tour in the Italian Dolomites. You will journey up the Eisack Valley, marveling at the undulations painting the landscape, while the towering Dolomites and the magnificent Alps line the horizon.
Dolomites Self-Guided Hiking Tour
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Hiking in the Dolomites is spectacular, and this 8-day, self-guided hiking tour allows you to be based in the town of La Valle, enjoying the comforts of a hotel, while hiking in the Italian Dolomites by day. Even better, escape for one night to a remote mountain Rifugio deep in the Dolomites. Enjoy sunset and sunrise from this remote mountain hut in the mountains.
Etruscan Hilltop Towns of Italy Tour
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The Etruscan Hilltop Towns of Italy tour is a perfect experience for those who want to get in touch with some of Italy’s quiet, idyllic regions: Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. There is something about hilltop towns that makes them look straight out of a fairytale. Perched on top of hills and cliffs, they dominate the surrounding countryside with their castles, fortresses and houses.
Hadrian’s Wall & the Lake District
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Explore the best of Northern England on this self-guided walking tour that combines the Lake District and part of Hadrian’s Wall Path.
Hike the Alpe Adria Trail
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Take a beautiful journey along the Alpe Adria Trail on this 8-day self-guided walking adventure! Your journey on the Alpe Adria hiking path begins in Carinthia and takes a short jog into Slovenia before descending into Friuli-Venezia Giulia. The Hike the Alpe Adria Trail tour is the perfect on-foot exploration.
Hiking in the Heart of South Tyrol
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This leisurely hiking adventure explores the beautiful South Tyrol region over a self-guided week. The Hiking in the Heart of South Tyrol walking tour will take you from the charming mountain towns all the way south into beautiful wine country.
Hiking the Amalfi Coast Alta Via
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The Amalfi Coast is probably Italy’s most beautiful coastline, with a stunning combination of sea, picturesque coastal towns and mountains, and an abundance of both culture and nature. The landscape is immensely varied and surrounded by infinite ever-changing views. It can be typically Mediterranean, intoxicating with its wild perfumed herbs, with myrtle shrubs, thyme, rosemary and mastic trees, or almost alpine with meadows and bare rocks. The Hiking the Amalfi Coast Alta Via tour follows the Alta Via, one of the must-do long distance hikes in Italy.
Madeira Circular Hiking Tour
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Cloud forests, dark lava rocks and sunlit banana plantations. Sounds like an exotic holiday destination but it’s actually the island of Madeira, not far from Lisbon in the Atlantic. Madeira offers a colourful variety for botanists, hikers and pleasure seekers.
Rhine from Rüdesheim to Koblenz Tour
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Many legends rank around the Rhine, uncountable castles and fortresses, quaint winegrower villages and fascinating scenic view points. Enjoy two of the most remarkable Rhine Walking routes. Nestled in idyllic vineyards of Rhinegau and impressive Middle-Rhine valley, which has been enlisted as UNESCO heritage. This impressive tour ends as stylish as it started – at Deutsches Eck in Koblenz.
South Tyrol Hiking Tour
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This leisurely hiking adventure explores the beautiful South Tyrol region over a self-guided week. The South Tyrol Hiking Tour walking tour will take you from the charming mountain towns all the way south into beautiful wine country.
The Appian Way: Via Francigena Rome to Formia
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The Appian Way: Via Francigena Rome to Formia is a 12-day pilgrimage along a section of the renowned Via Francigena. This first part of the Via Appia is perhaps the most impressive section of the whole route, and certainly the part with the highest density of historical interest. This road for centuries has been the backbone of the Roman road system in southern Italy and the gateway to its colonies in the southern and eastern Mediterranean. While born as a transport road for soldiers, merchants, and everybody else, in medieval times the road was used intensively by pilgrims travelling from Rome, the Holy City, to the Holy Land.
Vall de Boí and Aigüestortes Walking Tour
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If rugged mountain landscapes, alpine valleys, and glacier lakes sound like your ideal setting for a walking adventure, then the self-guided Vall de Boí and Aigüestortes Walking Tour is the perfect tour for you. Traverse remarkable alpine landscapes surrounded by nothing but unspoiled natural wonders and fresh mountain air on this fabulous 8-day walking holiday in the Catalan Pyrenees.
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