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Culture, enjoyment and unique scenery in sheer perfection: all of this and lots more awaits you during our hiking holiday in Tuscany. Florence, the pulsating heart of Central Italy, welcomes you in a spectacular fashion: magnificent palaces and cathedrals, David by Michelangelo or the paintings of the great masters such as Leonardo da Vinci and Botticelli. Along remote trails you walk through characteristic Tuscan rolling hills of the Chianti region, via history charged villages such as Siena and Volterra you proceed further and further towards the Tuscan coast. Along the ‘Via Sale’ you can already taste the salty sea air on your tongue and once you finally get to dip your tired legs into the turquoise glistening waves of the Tyrrhenian Sea near Cecina Mare, you can be totally sure that you have reached your destination.

Unique walks between the mountains and the sea in Sardinia’s “Wild East” are awaiting you. Picturesque, rugged, spectacular, plain and simply wonderful! The daily routes offer a perfect mix: beautiful views of the rugged coastline, the blue glistening bays and the Mediterranean karst – this is an area of land that is full of colours and smells. The Gulf of Orosei and the Ogliastra are not known as the loveliest places in Sardinia for nothing. The peace that you get on these walks is unique and is perfect for watching the grazing flocks of sheep, the donkeys but also the eagles and the vultures. In the spring, you are surrounded by the flourishing and lovely scented blossom in Macchia, which emits all year around thanks to the fragrant aroma of the rosemary, bay trees and other Mediterranean herbs.

Route Technical Characteristics: Route Profile: Easy. Ride is relatively flat and on mostly paved roads. Distance: 289 km Travel Season: Departures November 13 and December 4, 2021 Departures January 9; February 5; February 27; March 12; April 2; April 17; Read More

‘La Luminosa’, the enlightened, is the Spanish name for Mallorca. The largest of the Balearic Islands has many hidden secrets and shows them off to her best advantage. Explore the tranquil core of Mallorca the wild Serra de Tramuntana with walking paths over rocks and past scattered, sun-drenched oaks. Across olive groves to picturesque villages with manor houses and castles. Again and again you will enjoy marvelous views of the sea and small islands. Sun, beach, sea and recuperation are the strong points of the idyllic coastal villages.

This week’s walking presents you with the “best of Mallorca “every day. Each day, you will follow a new, dreamlike path with wonderfully diverse scenery as far as the eye can see and of course, you will see lots of typical Mallorcan villages. In fact, you will go from one highlight to the next! You will be thrilled by how diverse this island really is. Right from the start you will visit lovely places, the mountain village Valldemossa is a particularly lovely place, which has attracted lots of celebrities. The rugged west coast is fascinating and has many panoramic tours to offer with coastal views and unique scenery. Sóller, the capital of the oranges and a jewel of the island is well-known for its culinary delights. The Orient valley also has ample culinary delights for you to discover after you have hiked through the sparse Serra de Tramuntana mountain landscape. At the end, you can look forward to arriving in the capital city, Palma, which is a modern yet also traditional metropolis on the island.

Starting from the roaring Atlantic Ocean in the north west, this multifarious week of hiking takes you across the unique mountain scenery of black volcanic rock into the sunny south west. In the enchanting little coastal town of Garachico you enjoy breathtaking views onto the vast Atlantic Ocean and the green northern coast of the island. You cross several vegetation areas – each emanating its unique charm – and delve into the alpine world of the Teno mountain range. The hike through the Masca gorge is an extraordinary highlight to look forward to, with its steep towering rock faces and unique flora. In the south-west you walk along ancient bridle paths and stay overnight at the highest point of the Canaries, where the grand finale of your hiking holiday is an impressive walk through the biggest National Park of the island.

Explore the diverse and impressive island in the Atlantic Ocean. There are steep and rugged coastal lines, green hills and small bays great for swimming as well as cloud forests and sun-drenched banana plantations. The flower island, Madeira, offers a versatile scenery and a pleasant climate all year round. The dry east, the cool north, the barren mountains, the moist high plateaus and the sunny south all invite you to come and explore this wonderful island. At all times of the year, there are different flowers and trees blooming at different altitudes. The friendly and tradition-conscious locals invite you to get to know their country and their culture. Discover all sides of Madeira on this round trip!

On this walking tour you get the chance to explore the vast landscape of the Algarve region with its picturesque villages, art historical monuments and extensive nature reserves. The Algarve is famous for beautiful beaches and marvelous coastal scenery, next to all of that it is also a true walking tour paradise! Discover sleepy little villages surrounded by olive groves, come across an abundance of almond and fig trees during your walks through this placid landscape. Sheer nature awaits, fragrant lemon and orange groves, birds singing and the occasional bell-jingling from grazing goats and sheep. Each tour is packed full of a unique blast of color of the diverse fauna and flora.

During this Costa Rica Adventure Expedition, you will raft over 19 kilometers of continuous Class III-IV rapids, through a canyon surrounded by verdant primary rain forest. Your resort close to Rincon de la Vieja National Park, features natural hot springs with four different pools at varying temperatures. Continue to the Arenal Volcano area for an adrenaline filled adventure high above the treetops. Ten zip line cables that range in length from 200 meters to 750 meters from which you can observe the rainforest and weather permitting, the Arenal Volcano and the Arenal Lake. This activity also includes a ride in an open–air gondola. End your stay in the Manuel Antonio National Park area. Manuel Antonio is known for its tropical beaches and wealth of rainforest wildlife.

El Camino de Costa Rica is a remote and unique experience that connects the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean with world-class trekking through the beautiful mountains of Costa Rica. It is designed to attract adventurers looking to immerse themselves in this tropical destination, off the beaten path. Rural community involvement is integral to the experience and cultural exchanges are a daily occurrence through food, conversation, and the warm welcome at the comfortable lodgings. On this 10 day tour, professional local guides will lead guests along routes through breathtaking locations from sea to sea! The hikes crisscross the mountains through rain and cloud forest reserves, coffee, sugarcane, and banana plantations and past private fincas and ranch lands, deep valleys, rushing rivers and waterfalls. Add this the all the unexpected bonus experiences and we assure you there is not another trip like this that celebrates the diversity of Costa Rica!