5 Best Walking Holiday Destinations

Our Top Tips to get the best out of your walking holiday

Walking holidays are great for fresh air and amazing mountain views … with so much more to enjoy! Would you love to explore new cultures and places, savour local culinary flavours or trek famous routes and trails? There’s a perfect walking adventure for you.

Whether you prefer to travel solo or with friends, we offer the best walking holidays. Walking experiences can involve ‘hiking’ or ‘trekking’ but don’t let the terms put you off. You don’t need to be a fitness enthusiast to enjoy a walking holiday! Hiking tends to explore the great outdoors more leisurely, whereas trekking offers a walking adventure that’s a more challenging experience often to more remote locations.

There are so many walking holidays to enjoy! Even better, your hiking holiday can combine guided walks with cultural discoveries offering incredible sights and experiences. Think about the type of scenery and climate you enjoy, and how involved you’d like to be with local life!

Best Guided Walking Holidays

This is our pick of the best guided walking tours available. If you prefer a more independent holiday, just ask us about self-guided walking options. We’d love to create the perfect walking holiday for you.

The Swiss Alps offer stunning landscapes via a rich variety of hiking trails, including the Eiger Trail and the Haute Route. Tyco’s top tip: consider seasonal opportunities such as meadow walking or hiking through snow. Either way, you’ll need a head for heights!
Peru’s Inca Trail leading to the forgotten city of Machu Picchu is a world-famous trek. Peru has many other
beautiful trails like the mountainous Huayhuash Circuit. Tyco’s top tip: include a trip to the Amazon rainforest to see incredible wildlife and interact with indigenous tribes.
The Amalfi Coast offers walking holidays to suit every pace. Try the ‘Walk of the Gods’ into Positano and the coastal walks with beautiful scenery. Tyco’s top tip: As well as enjoying the stunning views, be sure to take time to enjoy a taste of Italy. Italian food and wine in Italy are simply incredible.
Japan offers truly different walking holidays. The Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trails offer a unique cultural and walking experience, while the Nakasendo Trail takes you through picturesque rural landscapes steeped in history. Tyco’s top tip: soak in the natural hot springs after a day of walking. Bliss!
Spain’s famous Camino de Santiago offers a network of pilgrimage routes, providing a diverse range of walking experiences through different regions of Spain. Tyco’s top tip: consider kayaking for part of the route – see the landscape from a unique perspective.