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The Freedom to Travel Your Way, with the Support to Make It Effortless
Leave All Vacation Planning and Logistics to Seasoned Experts
A Worldwide Network of Local Experts at Your Disposal
Flexibility to Customize Your Private Experience, While Still Enjoying World-Class Support
Indulge in Authenticity
Spend the night in an elegant turn-of-the-century palazzo in Genoa, or opt for a stay in a classic hunting lodge turned art-filled design hotel in the Scottish Highlands. Unwind in a panoramic outdoor pool surrounded by olive and fig trees, lavender, and thyme in Provence, or indulge in a leisurely afternoon tea at a generations-old country house hotel in the Cotswolds.
Enjoy Local Flavors
Our Self-Guided trips come seasoned with a variety of culinary experiences, from included breakfasts and selected lunches and dinners, to wine tastings and other food-focused activities.
Stay in Style
From small family-run bed and breakfasts to historic and scenically sited hotels, carefully selected accommodations are an integral part of every Self-Guided Walking Adventure.
Choose Your Travel Companions
Whether you choose a romantic getaway for two, a reunion trip with old friends, or quality time with the whole family, you have complete control over who you spend your vacation with.
Our Self-Guided Tours
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Portugal: Sintra & Rota Vicentina
Self-Guided Easy to Moderate
Days 7 From $ 3,645 Tour Only
You won’t find many walking adventures that let you explore Portugal’s romantic Alentejo—a remote region less well-traveled than the neighboring Algarve, but just as scenic. Stay in exceptional boutique accommodations and enjoy authentic Portuguese cuisine, rich wines, and a wealth of optional activities.
Scotland: The Scottish Highlands & Cairngorms National Park
Self-Guided Easy to Moderate
Days 7 From $ 5,845 Tour Only
In the remote privacy of Cairngorms National Park, you’ll experience pristine glens and shining lochs—with exceptional hotels and seamless transportation built in. Discover Scotland at your own pace—with walks around Loch Ness, historic Scottish castles, and a distinguished selection of fine Scotch distilleries.
Maine: Portland, Camden & Acadia National Park
Self-Guided Easy to Moderate
Days 7 From $ 2,045 Tour Only
If you’ve ever tried to book a hotel along the coast of Maine in summertime, you already know—it’s not easy. Fortunately, we’ve held rooms at charming hotels… and they’re waiting just for you! This self-guided adventure gives you total flexibility, as you rent a car and drive yourself along the scenic coast, armed with our detailed route notes.
Switzerland: Zürich, Wengen & Zermatt
Self-Guided Easy to Moderate
Days 7 From $ 7,595 Tour Only
From the cosmopolitan streets of Zürich to the scenic peaks of the Swiss Alps, on this self-guided walking tour, you can truly choose the pace of your discovery. With included mountain–rail passes, and three–night stays in both Wengen and Zermatt, you’ve got everything you need to relax and let your discoveries unfold.
Canada: Nova Scotia & Cape Breton Island
Self-Guided Easy to Moderate
Days 6 From $ 2,645 Tour Only
You won’t find another Cape Breton adventure with this much independence! On this self-guided walking vacation, you’ll rent a car and drive yourself from inn to charming inn—exploring Cape Breton Highlands Nature Park, perusing vibrant art galleries, and enjoying rousing local music along the way.
Italy: Genoa & the Cinque Terre
Self-Guided Moderate to Challenging
Days 7 From $ 3,695 Tour Only
This self-guided adventure takes you deep into the heart of Italy’s celebrated Cinque Terre. Learn the art of pesto-making during a cooking class, mingle with locals on the Cinque Terre Express, and climb the impressive Vernazza staircase to enjoy rewarding seaside views.
Ireland: Cork & Kerry
Self-Guided Easy to Moderate
Days 7 From $ 3,995 Tour Only
While most walking tours of Killarney and Dingle leave out the remote and magical wilderness of Gougane Barra, that’s exactly where this adventure begins. Traverse Gougane Barra Forest Park, the seamless sands at Inch Beach, and the wilds of Killarney National Park with support from your local rep.
France: Provence & St. Rémy
Self-Guided Easy to Moderate
Days 7 From $ 3,745 Tour Only
On this self-guided Country Walkers adventure, you’ll explore Provence from many angles. Stroll the cobblestone streets of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, walk the Van Gogh Trail, and discover the quaint village of Les Baux-de-Provence—all with the perfect balance of flexibility and support.
England: The Cotswolds
Self-Guided Easy to Moderate
Days 7 From $ 4,395 Tour Only
If you’re looking for a private vacation in England’s famous Cotswolds region with stays in truly lovely, high-class hotels, this self-guided adventure is for you! Some days, you’ll walk from inn to superb inn—enjoying charming English hotels dripping with history, high-end amenities, and quintessential British character.
You Enjoy the Destination. We Handle All the Logistics.
For over 40 years, we’ve accumulated an endless supply of local travel knowledge. And everything we’ve learned is put to work for you. The result? More discoveries and fewer headaches. More memories and less worries. Our one overarching objective: make the world easy for you to access and enjoy.
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