To prepare, research the location extensively for terrain and climate information. Improve your physical fitness with regular walks or hikes. Pack suitable gear, including navigation tools and consider hiring a local guide for expert insights and safety.
The ideal season varies by destination. Generally, spring and autumn offer temperate weather, making them great for hiking. However, for unique adventures like winter trails or summer high-altitude treks, tailor your timing to the specific experience you seek.
Yes, Entire Travel Group can customise a walking or hiking tour according to your preferences. Your package can be tailored to include specific trails, accommodation types and additional activities, ensuring a personalised experience that aligns with your interests and fitness level.
Evaluate the difficulty level and terrain of the trails included in the package. Beginners should opt for packages with easier, well-marked trails, while experienced hikers can choose more challenging routes. Always consider your fitness level and hiking experience.
Absolutely! Our personalised family-friendly tours often include shorter, easier trails and activities like wildlife spotting or cultural visits. These packages are designed to be engaging for children and adults alike, ensuring a fun experience for the whole family.
Essential gear includes sturdy hiking boots, weather-appropriate clothing, a backpack, water bottles and basic first aid supplies. For longer hikes, consider trekking poles, extra food, a map and compass or GPS device and possibly a headlamp.
Explore our comprehensive guide to walking and hiking holidays and set out on an epic and immersive holiday.
Selecting the right destination for your walking and hiking adventure is key to a fulfilling experience. Here are some tips to help guide your choice:
Booking our walking and hiking holiday packages provides the following perks:
Our walking and hiking tour packages in Spain, Italy and Canada offer a diverse range of activities and excursions, such as:
When booking the best walking and hiking package, consider several key factors to ensure an optimal experience. Firstly, align the package with your hiking proficiency, whether you're a beginner or an expert. Research the trails and regions included to match them with your interests and fitness level. Next, check the package details for included amenities like meals, guides and transportation. Reading reviews and testimonials from previous hikers can provide valuable insights into the quality of the experience. Also, consider the season and weather conditions of the destination to ensure a comfortable journey.
For a walking and hiking holiday, depending on the difficulty of the trail, it would be ideal to have these essentials:
Regarding our hiking tours, below is some information about Tour Ratings and your ability:
About the "Level" rating system we use:
Hiking Level
On Hiking tours, it is more important to know how to orient with a map as you will have fewer sign postings to rely upon. Hiking tours mostly follow GR routes which are marked trails, sometimes paved, but nonetheless otherwise in remote areas. We provide more detailled maps for hiking Tours and still 1 GPS for 2 persons.
What else? You should be an independent person, capable of reading a map, interpreting directions, and taking charge of your planning. We are here to help you, but in the end, you will be the one out there on the road/trail and the more prepared you are mentally as well as physically, the more fun and better memories you will have! Use this tour as an excuse to increase your conditioning and fitness and take some time to read everything we send to you as well as do your own research. Preparation is part of the fun in travel - don't let it go unattended!
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