Self-Guided Walking and Hiking Tours

The Freedom to Travel Your Way, with the Support to Make it Effortless.

Whether you’d like to linger in the piazza or stretch your legs on an after-dinner stroll, our Self-Guided Walking Adventures let you enjoy your vacation your way.

Expertly Planned Experiences

We’ve carefully planned every aspect of your journey, from the best walking itineraries to seamless luggage transfers that whisk your bags from hotel to hotel while you’re out walking.

Wander with Confidence

Our detailed maps and route notes ensure that you’ll easily find your way, whether you’re a beginner or veteran explorer – no compass or GPS needed.

24/7 Support and Safety

From your informative pre-trip orientation to support on the trail, your local representative is always just a quick call away to help out if needed.

A Vacation So Authentic, Tourists May Ask You for Directions.

When you hit the trail on a Self-Guided adventure, you’re armed with route notes written by insiders who know the area. Without a large group of traveling companions, you’ll be able to blend in with locals, make new friends, and discover the highlights that guidebooks miss. Want to know the best local spot for dinner? Check your route notes or ask your friendly local innkeeper for a recommendation.

Indulge in Authenticity

Spend the night in an elegant turn-of-the-century palazzo in Genoa, or sleep in a single-malt whiskey distillery that doubles as an inn in Cape Breton. Relax in a panoramic outdoor pool surrounded by acres of ancient olive groves in Umbria, or pause for a port tasting at a generations-old quinta in the Douro Valley.

Enjoy Local Flavors

Our Self-Guided trips come seasoned with a variety of culinary experiences, from included breakfasts and selected lunches and dinners, to wine tastings and other food-focused activities.

Stay in Style

From small family-run bed and breakfasts to historic and scenically sited hotels, carefully selected accommodations are an integral part of every Self-Guided Walking Adventure.

Choose Your Travel Companions

Whether you choose a romantic getaway for two, a reunion trip with old friends, or quality time with the whole family, you have complete control over who you spend your vacation with.

You Enjoy the Destination. We Handle All the Logistics.

For over 40 years, we’ve accumulated an endless supply of local travel knowledge. And everything we’ve learned is put to work for you. The result? More discoveries and fewer headaches. More memories and less worries. Our one overarching objective: make the world easy for you to access and enjoy.