Locally run vacations

Like most things, it’s not what you know but whom you know and if you’re looking for insider recommendations and pearls of non-guide book wisdom then locally run vacations are always going to let you explore away from the tourist hordes. From photography in the Pyrenees or walking in Greece to kayaking in Kerala or safaris in South Africa, learning from local experts is a unique experience not to be underestimated.

Catalonia walking & food tour, Spain

Catalonia walking & food tour, Spain

Enjoy varied landscapes & sample local food & wine.
From €1,176 to €1,354 7 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made between 01 Apr - 30 Jun & 08 Sep - 05 Nov, to suit your needs and interests, budget and requirements as necessary.
Late availability on April 2024 departures - enquire now!
Naxos and the small Cyclades walking vacation, Greece

Naxos and the small Cyclades walking vacation, Greece

Walk and discover Naxos and the unspoilt Small Cyclades
From £645 to £1,025 10 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2024: 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
100 Eur off, April and May departures
Brittany coastal walking vacation in France

Brittany coastal walking vacation in France

Discover the unique setting of the Gulf of Morbihan
From €1,025 to €1,505 8 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Stockholm Archipelago walking tour in Sweden

Stockholm Archipelago walking tour in Sweden

Self-guided walking through Stockholm's stunning archipelago
From SKr9,950 7 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2024: 22 Jun, 23 Jun, 29 Jun, 30 Jun, 6 Jul, 7 Jul, 13 Jul, 14 Jul, 20 Jul, 21 Jul, 27 Jul, 28 Jul, 3 Aug, 4 Aug, 10 Aug, 11 Aug
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Sweden Somlandsleden trail walking vacation, self guided

Sweden Somlandsleden trail walking vacation, self guided

Self-guided hiking along Sweden's longest lowland trail
From SKr6,820 5 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2024: 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
Central Portugal walking tour

Central Portugal walking tour

Self guided walking tour in Portuguese Schist Villages
From €1,029 to €2,229 8 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Upper Provence walking vacation in France

Upper Provence walking vacation in France

Walks through fragrant, colourful lavender landscapes
From €870 to €1,315 7 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Cooking and walking vacation, Spanish Pyrenees

Cooking and walking vacation, Spanish Pyrenees

Gastronomy and beautiful walks in the Spanish Pyrenees.
From €1,695 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2024: 28 Oct
Nangma and Thallay La trek in Pakistan

Nangma and Thallay La trek in Pakistan

Off the beaten track to Nangma and Thallay La
From US $2,600 15 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2024: 5 Jul, 2 Aug, 30 Aug
Save 60 pounds sterling by booking before mid-February.
Snowshoeing vacation in Finland

Snowshoeing vacation in Finland

A hut-to-hut snowshoe tour in beautiful Hossa National Park.
From €1,000 7 days ex flights
Small group travel
Self guided walking vacation in France

Self guided walking vacation in France

Idyllic walking in France with great food and wine included
From €1,550 6 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Catalonia self guided walking vacations, Spain

Catalonia self guided walking vacations, Spain

Self-guided walking holidays in Catalonia
From €870 to €985 8 days ex flights
Tailor made: Available all year round on any day to suit and can be tailor-made and adapted to your requirements
Mercantour family hiking vacation, France

Mercantour family hiking vacation, France

Walk with a donkey in French Alps
From €680 to €750 6 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip departs from mid-May to end-September; best time to go is springtime for the flora
Northern Ireland tailor made hiking vacation

Northern Ireland tailor made hiking vacation

Hike Northern Ireland's best uplands, coasts & forests
From £1,599 to £1,849 8 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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Nepal homestay trekking holiday

Nepal homestay trekking holiday

Don't travel as a tourist, live like a local in Nepal!
From US $1,290 to US $1,450 13 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2024: 17 Feb, 2 Mar, 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May, 25 May, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 19 Dec
Southern Greece walking vacations

Southern Greece walking vacations

Unique walking culture tour. Guided by locals. Unesco sites
From €1,250 7 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2024: 1 Jul, 29 Jul, 19 Aug
Southern Spain self guided walking tour

Southern Spain self guided walking tour

Discover Green Andalucνa on foot
From €650 8 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Trekking in Yunnan, Dali to Lijiang, China

Trekking in Yunnan, Dali to Lijiang, China

from Dali to Lijiang with off the beaten track trip
From US $1,957 to US $2,416 9 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Family walking vacations with a donkey, France

Family walking vacations with a donkey, France

Spend time in nature with a friendly donkey
From €705 to €975 7 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Cyclades walking & island hopping holiday, Greece

Cyclades walking & island hopping holiday, Greece

Walk and explore nature of Naxos, Small Cyclades & Santorini
From £922 to £1,445 14 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2024: 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
100 Eur off, April and May departures
Self guided trekking vacation in Montenegro

Self guided trekking vacation in Montenegro

Self-guided walking in Montenegro's northern national parks
From €1,290 to €1,390 10 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made to suit your requirements
Beijing Great Wall hiking tour, 7 days

Beijing Great Wall hiking tour, 7 days

Hike the most restored, steep, and watery Great Wall
From US $1,369 to US $1,816 5 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Cyclades hiking vacation, Greece

Cyclades hiking vacation, Greece

Walk ancient paths and enjoy stunning Cycladic sceneries
From £645 to £717 7 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2024: 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct
100 Eur off, April and May departures
Andalucian mountains self-guided walking vacation, Spain

Andalucian mountains self-guided walking vacation, Spain

Self-guided walking in the Spanish Lake District
From €350 7 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailormade throughout the year to suit your requirements
Catalonia centre based walking holiday, Spain

Catalonia centre based walking holiday, Spain

Self guided walking holiday in Catalonia
From €995 to €1,145 8 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailormade anytime between 1st January - 12th December and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Kefalonia, Lefkada & Ithaki hiking vacation

Kefalonia, Lefkada & Ithaki hiking vacation

Walk with us and explore the lush, green Ionian islands
From £760 to £1,197 10 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2024: 27 Apr, 11 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct
100 Eur off, April and May departures
Alamkuh trekking vacations in Iran

Alamkuh trekking vacations in Iran

Trekking route in the Alps of Iran
From €465 to €495 4 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Ionian Islands sailing and walking vacation

Ionian Islands sailing and walking vacation

Sail and walk around the Ionian islands, Greece
From £890 to £990 7 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2024: 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
Damavand trekking vacation in Iran

Damavand trekking vacation in Iran

A relaxed ascent to Damavand
From €495 to €535 5 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Salkantay trek and Machu Picchu vacation

Salkantay trek and Machu Picchu vacation

Higher and quieter route to Machu Picchu
From US $900 6 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2024: 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec, 16 Dec
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