Center-based Hiking

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We Love Small Hotels

We Love Small Hotels is a Portuguese business run by two sisters who focus on pairing active holidays with exceptional boutique lodging in Portugal and the Azores Islands. They offer self-guided walking holidays along traditional routes as well as other less-known paths. Trips often include dinners, cooking classes and other excursions. We LOVE their business […]

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Walking Mallorca

Walking Mallorca is the walking holiday landing page for Ca’s Curial, a hotel in Soller on the Spanish island of Mallorca. They offer 22 hiking routes, all with detailed walking notes that are available on this site. This is a center-based walking holiday that’s completely customizable, letting you choose the duration of your stay, what

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Walking Holiday Info

Walking Holiday Info is a directory of small independent operators that offer guided and self-guided walking holidays in Europe. They have a great selection but operators only appear on this site if they pay for it so it’s not comprehensive. Their mission is to support independent small-scale walking holiday businesses – they are kindred spirits.

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Responsible Travel

Responsible Travel chose their name wisely. This UK based company has become widely known for its commitment to local tour operators and sustainable travel. They offer a huge selection of trips worldwide with multiple activity options and ever-changing itineraries. Prices vary greatly because of this variety. Think of them as the Airbnb of local tour

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Randonnee Tours

Randonnee Tours is a Canadian company focusing on self-guided biking and hiking tours in Canada and a few select European countries. It was acquired by Great Explorations in 2005. Cycling is their primary focus but they offer a great selection of unique hiking and multi-sport trips in Canada. We’ve had their Gulf Islands Hiking trip

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Pyrenean Experience

Pyrenean Experience is a guesthouse in the Basque region of Spain offering self-guided and guided walking holidays from a central location. Over the past 20 years, founder Georgina Howard has been cultivating a learning mecca from this beautiful farmhouse. They offer Spanish immersion weeks, creative writing retreats and WWII historical walks. Think farmstay with the

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Portugal Green Walks

Portugal Green Walks is a Portuguese company offering self-guided and center-based walking holidays in Northern Portugal with options for guided day hikes. They create customized trips for each client and provide suggested itineraries on their site. This region is known for its wine and agritourism so foodies and wine enthusiasts may find this local company

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Portugal A2Z

Portugal A2Z is a small company based in Portugal focusing on guided and self-guided walking and cycling holidays in Portugal, including Madeira and the Azores Islands. Wallet Friendly Visit Website Local Operator no badge yet Review of Portugal A2Z Website Portugal A2Z’s site is easy to navigate with good search filters for guided vs self-guided,

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On Foot Holidays

On Foot Holidays is a small UK company that’s relatively new by British standards. They focus exclusively on self-guided walking holidays in a select group of European countries, chosen for their rural locations and “less touristy” vibes. They have a local contact living near every route they offer, ensuring that someone is continually checking on

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No Footprint Eco Tours

No Footprint Eco Tours is a small Greek tour operator offering self-guided and guided walking holidays in Greece that focus on nature and wildlife. Most of their trips are guided but they do offer self-guided trips in Santorini, Naxos, Iraklia and Amorgos. Their mission is to “introduce travelers to an alternative way of experiencing Greece

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