Discover a hikers’ paradise in South America: The Epic Pacific Coastal Trek at the network of Indigenous Parks Mapu Lahual. Explore this fascinating part of the country dominated by the Pacific Ocean, ristine beaches and Patagonia Temperate Rain Forests. Together with friendly locals, you will hike the trails of the Coastal Mountain Range, visit local indigenous communities and learn about their ancestral knowledge and cosmovision.
Discover the wonders that Darwin saw on his journey to the south of Chile. Explore this fascinating territory of the Chilean rainforest to see the same species of flora and fauna described by one of the fathers of modern science. Alongside exceptional local guides you will assist in the collection of valuable data for understanding these ecosystems. You can record what you observe in your nature traveler log. This tour is for those who love nature and want to be protagonists of its conservation. During the course of eight days you can explore the hidden corners of Chiloe on foot and by water. You will visit the Senda Darwin Biological Station and the private conservation areas of Ahuenco Park and Coluco Lake where the pudú deer is abundant. In Chiloe fishing boats you will discover the coast of the island, where you can spot several species of mammals, shorebirds and seabirds, not to mention the Humboldt Penguin and the Magellanic Penguin. Some of the most amazing migratory birds you can see in all its splendor is the Hudsonian godwit. This bird travels 14,000 km from Alaska to Chiloe Island. The Audubon Society, along with local partners is beginning to address conservation needs. Their strategic plan involves educational programs and engaging landowners into Best Management Practices: watershed management and sustainable agricultural techniques. These initiatives spread awareness about the importance of coastal wetland habitats to migratory shorebirds and ensure that Hudsonian godwits and Whimbrels have a safe and sustainable wintering place for years to come.
We have developed this new hiking tour in Atacama Desert for people who love walking during the day and resting comfortably at night in a hotel or hostel in San Pedro de Atacama. You’ll hike among astonishing landscapes surrounded by volcanoes and secret paths between valleys, salt flats, gorges, in addition to learning about Atacama history, culture, archaeology, and its native flora and fauna.
Mont Blanc is enthroned majestically amidst the highest peaks of the Alps. If you want to hike around this massif, you will be venturing onto one of the most beautiful long distance trails in Europe. You will be greeted with high passes, dreamy hamlets and cozy mountain inns, where you can gear up for the challenges awaiting you. Mont Blanc tour is one of the biggest classic trails for hikers from all corners of the world, all of whom come in search of the same thing: exquisite mountain panoramas, peace and unspoiled landscapes. This tour will surely enrich you and you will take something back.
Aostatal, Val Ferret and Courmayeur. The places that you will pass in this leg of Tour Mont Blanc read like the best-of’s of the mountain world. There is no dearth of alpine beauties in this tour either: mighty glaciers glitter in the sun and quiet mountain lakes lie dreamily in meadows carpeted with flowers. Those who have completed Tour Mont Blanc know why the Alps have such exquisite appeal – there is hardly any walking trail in the mountains that is more beautiful than this one.
The trip starts in the beautiful village of Martigny in Switzerland. From here you follow Tour Mont Blanc past the alpine hotspots Chamonix and Courmayeur. You conquer countless mountain passes, enjoy the views on sparkling glacial lakes and are enchanted by the views of the wide mountain valleys. This journey leads through three countries and shows the most spectacular peaks of Europe at close range. Tour Mont Blanc is one of the biggest adventures one can experience in the Alps.
The Jura Crest Trail is considered the classic among national long distance trails. Signs of the route, starting at Zurich and ending just before Genève, began as early as 1905. It links two major Swiss towns and as the name suggests, leads over the Swiss Jura heights. This makes a sweeping arc towards the northwest, so those hiking this trail go a little round the bend – and over the language boundary!
Lined by churches, monasteries and chapels, this hiking tour offers a unique experience on historical paths through varied cultural landscapes. Switzerland’s most beautiful lakes, chapels and churches are strung like pearls along the Via Jacobi. The high peaks of the Central Swiss Alps and the Bernese Oberland will guide you on your way from Einsiedeln to Interlaken.
The long distance walking trail of Via Albula Bernina leads along the UNESCO world heritage train line of the Rhaetian Rail. It runs as close as possible to the Albula and Bernina line and provides every now and then fascinating views that open out onto the 100 year old work of art in the magnificent alpine landscape. The first part of this walking trail brings you to Thusis and Albula Valley to Engadine with the world-famous skiing destination St. Moritz. You continue past the Bernina pass to Val Poschiavo and end your trip at the city of Tirano in Italy
A week of hiking par excellence awaits on this unique combination of land and sea. You are greeted in the Langhe, “the” gourmet region in Italy, welcoming you with truffles, cheese and most of all the world-famous wine. This stunning region is especially easy to explore along picturesque hiking tours through vineyards and medieval villages situated in an imposing location up on hills. In Liguria’s mountains, along mountain chains with great views you get to enjoy glances onto the snow-capped Maritime Alps, the impressive Monte Rosa massif and soon onto the turquoise blue coastline. Along colourful paths and accompanied by Mediterranean vegetation you arrive at the ‘Flower Riviera’, where you can contemplate your impressive week of hiking in the renowned spa town of San Remo over a glass of wine.