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Travel Options
Whether you’re independent and spontaneous or love the cameraderie of a group adventure and appreciate insight from an expert local guide, we have the perfect travel option for you.
| Travel Style | Guided | Self-Guided |
|---|---|---|
| Travel Style | Small-group experience | Private experience |
| Guides | Local Guides available 24/7; with you for all walks and included meals | Local Representatives available 24/7; detailed maps and route notes |
| Authentic cultural connections | ||
| Flexibility to Explore on Your Own | Select free afternoons and unplanned meals give you time on your own | It’s your trip, navigating on your own and exploring at your pace |
| Group Size | Up to 18 | 1–12 in your private party |
| Air Travel Option | Flight + Tour Combo | Self-Guided Flight Concierge |
| Dining | Many meals included: » All breakfasts » Typically, lunch or dinner daily » Wine or beer with all dinners | Many meals included: » All breakfasts » Some lunches & dinners » Recommendations for all meals on your own |
| Local Boutique Accommodations | ||
| Pace/Distance | Unhurried pace, with stops for cultural interactions—optional longer walks available | You set the pace—optional longer walks available |
| Guided Tours | Self-Guided Tours |
Activity Levels
You don’t have to be an experienced hiker to benefit from the local access and insight you get on a Country Walkers Adventure. Find the perfect travel option for your activity level.
Easy Walking
Daily Hours:
Up to 4
Daily Distance (in miles):
2-6
Walking Surfaces:
Gentle with some uneven terrain
Daily Elevation (in feet):
Up to 750
Personal Fitness:
Light exercise weekly, active lifestyle
Easy-to-Moderate Walking
Daily Hours:
Up to 5
Daily Distance (in miles):
4-8
Walking Surfaces:
Gentle to rolling with some uneven terrain
Daily Elevation (in feet):
Up to 1,200
Personal Fitness:
Cardio exercise 2-3 times weekly, active lifestyle
Moderate Walking
Daily Hours:
Up to 6
Daily Distance (in miles):
4-10
Walking Surfaces:
Hilly with some steep/uneven terrain
Daily Elevation (in feet):
Up to 2,200
Personal Fitness:
Cardio exercise 3-4 times weekly, active lifestyle
Moderate-to-Challenging Walking
Daily Hours:
Up to 7
Daily Distance (in miles):
6-12
Walking Surfaces:
Hilly to mountainous with some steep/uneven terrain
Daily Elevation (in feet):
Up to 3,000
Personal Fitness:
Excellent physical condition, cardio exercise 4-5 times weekly
Challenging Walking
Daily Hours
Up to 7
Daily Distance (in miles):
6-14
Walking Surfaces:
Rugged, uneven, mountainous terrain with some sustained ascents and descents
Daily Elevation (in feet):
Up to 4,000
Personal Fitness:
Excellent physical condition, vigorous cardio exercise 4-5 times weekly, no ortho/cardio problems
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