Trip Type: Medium Level

A cycling holiday along the Algarve could not be more diverse. You cycle from Europe‘s southwestern most point, the Cape St. Vincent all the way to the Spanish-Portuguese border town Vila Real de Santo Antonio. En route you experience stunning sceneries, romantic fishing villages with lots of tradition, bustling historic centers, secluded bays framed by steep cliffs, fabulous views across the sea and countless endless sandy beaches inviting you to linger or swim. Enjoy the Portuguese hospitality with its excellent cuisine and discover a multifaceted and stunningly beautiful coastline during this cycle holiday from West to East.

This varied cycle holiday along Portugal’s Atlantic coast takes you from the vibrant capital Lisbon to the most southwestern point of Europe – the Cabo des Sao Vicente. Experience an unforgettable journey to historical and cultural sites and through nature reserves teeming with life and biodiversity. Even the early explorers around Christopher Columbus started their explorations across the Atlantic on the Portuguese coast. Embark on a discovery tour and get to know beautiful beaches, typical villages, idyllic harbour towns, excellent cuisine and extensive nature reserves on this holiday along the Atlantic coast.

The starting point of this romantic journey is the city of Strasbourg, European capital. Then the picturesque little towns follow each other like pearls along the Alsace Wine Route for about 170 km. In many of these villages, time seems to have stood still in the middle Ages. Naturally, everything here revolves around wine – Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Gewürztraminer, Sylvaner – and culinary delights such as munster, sauerkraut, baeckeoffe, kougelhopf and tarte flambée. You will also pass through the beautiful cities of Colmar and Mulhouse before discovering Basel, its life style and its gentle cosmopolitan bustle.

An easy route to appreciate all the charms of Alsace. Discover the traditional Alsace of postcards but also the authentic Alsace, with its more unusual and still unknown facets. This tour will take you to the crossroads of Roman, Gothic and Baroque architecture, to museums with priceless treasures, to the forests of the Vosges, to the peat bogs of the Ried and to a sparkling vineyard. Highlights include the cities of Strasbourg and Colmar, the Alsace Wine Route and its typical villages and the nature and landscape by the Rhine.

Alsace is a land of castles. From the north to the south of the Vosges Massif, a hundred stone sentinels watch over the plain. So many witnesses of a thousand year old history that we suggest you discover thanks to our hiking trip. This escapade in the Vosges du Nord Regional Nature Park, classified as a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, will give you a range of new sensations. At the bend of shaded paths, you will discover ancient churches, castles, military remains of the Maginot Line, sandstone peaks covered with magnificent forests of fir, beech or pine, and charming little villages, with their crystal artisans or stonecutters. It is in this harmonious landscape that the spire of the Strasbourg cathedral can be seen in the distance. Highlights include the cities of Wissembourg and Saverne and the numerous castles, beautiful villages and landscapes of the regional Park of the North.

From the vineyards to the Vosges summits, you will hike in total freedom on paths that cross the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park. The hundred year old castles offer from their sandstone promontories many surprising panoramas on the plain of Alsace and the Black Forest Mountains. These troglodytic fortresses tell you the tumultuous history of this region between the 12th and 18th centuries. Highlights include visiting the cities of Eguisheim and Munster, numerous castles and beautiful villages on the wine route and beautiful well marked trails.

Specially designed for trekking and nature lovers, this program takes you to the deep Patagonia to see one of the most fascinating icons of Argentina and South America: Los Glaciares National Park, with its big star Perito Moreno Glacier. See and hear the constant breaking of the glacier and have the once in a life opportunity to walk on ice! Known as the “trekking capital” of Argentina, visit El Chaltén, this lovely village surrounded by glaciers and mountains, most famous one is Cerro Fitz Roy. Here you can choose to do several different trekking tours with different level of difficulty, suitable for everyone! This tour finishes in the great city of Buenos Aires, worldwide famous as “Paris of South America”, so eclectic and passionate combining French architecture, history and culture in every corner and the traditional Tango music and dancing, a must see while in town!

This comprehensive tour of Argentina is designed for tourists who want to see it all! Visit all traditional spots of Buenos Aires but also mingle with locals in a local ranch to learn about Gaucho life, and dance tango in a “milonga” are just some of the activities you can do to enjoy the city. Continue to Mendoza, the great wine region of Argentina with internationally awarded Malbec wines to try its specialties, visit local producers and enjoy great local gastronomy. Take a trip to history in Cordoba, known as the heart of the country for being located in the middle of Argentina but also because of its historical importance: the legacy of Jesuits is kept alive, the architecture invites to a journey through history and its quiet estancias allow a nice rest close to nature to reload energy for the next adventure: Iguazu Falls! One of the Wonders of the World, Natural Heritage by UNESCO and one of the most amazing places on earth, Iguazu Falls is the favorite of locals and foreigner travelers. Over 250 waterfalls, the jungle ambience and the magnificent Devil´s Throat are some of the reasons to visit this National Park. End this program with a stay at an exclusive jungle lodge with meals and activities included, before flying back to the big city and back home!

This voyage combines the best of Peru and Chile, two of the most versatile countries in South America. Experience the contrast from tranquil landscapes in the Andes to the Atacama Desert, the driest desert in the world. The famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu will be the experience of a lifetime. As you hike along one of the most important trekking paths of the Incan Empire, you will see the ever changing landscape from Valley to the Andes to Cloud Forest, ending with a panoramic view of Machu Picchu. After visiting Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, you will hike through the Atacama Desert, visiting hot springs, local farms, and geysers.

With this journey to Peru, you will explore the country in all its diversity. Starting with a culinary experience in Lima – the culinary capital of South America – you will continue to the Andes region of Peru, not only exploring Cusco and its surroundings but also hiking along the famous Inca Trail, with a panoramic view of Machu Picchu upon arrival. Finish the tour with a visit to the amazing jungle region, where you will experience walks and excursions to one of the most pristine jungle areas from your comfortable lodge. After this journey, you will truly have experienced all regions of Peru – coast, highlands, and jungle!