Group Hiking Tours

Hiking with an experienced, trained guide helps to maximize the safety and enjoyment of your trekking adventure. This is especially true if your trip is in an unfamiliar area, which guided trips often are. We recommend that you have previous trekking experience at this level, preferably at altitude.

Follow your guide as you stroll across a swing bridge through a beech forest rich with ferns at a relaxed pace. and mosses. Enjoy the tranquility of Routeburn River and its waterfalls as you learn about the history and native birdlife. The South Downs Way is an ancient route through southern England that mixes ridge walking with meandering visits to beautiful rivers and quaint villages.

Although the terrain is mostly flat and well-marked, it can still be muddy or rough at times. Some hikes can involve an ascent of up to 1,500 feet/ 450m. Our expert guides will lead you through beautiful walking trails. You’ll only need to bring what you need. Our tours are consistently rated as the best walking holidays throughout Scotland by our travellers.

• Each of our leaders has had his or her own personality and strengths.
• We finish this hike at the sandy beach of Brod Bay, the pick-up point for the water taxi back to Te Anau township.
• Our Japan Walking Tour or Alps Chamonix Annecy Tour are great options if you prefer walking tours.
• Our local guides were also honest, kind, helpful, as well as being knowledgeable.

Some of the daily walks will involve a mountain ascent of over 3000ft / 900m high. Typically, daily distances are between 16 and 16 km.

However, it may sometimes be longer. To ensure a high level of comfort and friendly service, we check the accommodation you stay in.

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Climate, high altitudes and remoteness all play a role. Previous trekking experience is desirable, but not vital if you are confident of your physical condition. Walking days usually last between 6-8 hours, but may take longer for passes or peaks. The daily ascents are likely to be between 900m and 1000m, with the occasional day of climbing around 1100m or 1200m.

You’ll trek at a moderate pace up a gradual incline toward the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps, learning about the regional flora from your informative guide. This small-group tour is limited to 12 people and includes snacks, lunch, and round-trip hotel transport via mini-coach. Circumnavigate the complete island of Wight on the Isle of Wight Coastal Path tour. Walk along the Coastal Footpath and soak up the stunning views and local culture. The Isle of Wight Coastal walking tour is an 8 day walking tour that is graded as introductory to moderate, meaning it’s generally achievable to all types of walkers. Explore England’s Westernmost edge along the South West Coastal Path.

You need complete confidence in your ability to trek for many days over difficult terrain. Extremes of altitude and weather may be encountered, as may the use of ice axes and crampons. It is important to have stamina because walking days can last up to six hours or more, with daily ascents of around 900m and 1000m. Fitness is important at this grade, which compares to extended walking in mountainous terrain such as the Lakes or Snowdonia.

Moderate hikes are designed for those with a moderate level of fitness. They often involve higher altitudes, or days with steep inclines. Although little preparation is needed for moderate treks, you should be healthy, reasonably fit and be exercising regularly to fully enjoy your trip. Our group has taken three hiking trips with Wilderness Travel.