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bridge in Albania

Zbulo, Discover Albania

Zbulo is owned and operated by a multi-national (mostly German) team of certified guides and expats who fell in love with Albania. Based in Tirana, Zbulo offers self-guided and guided hiking trips through Albania, Montenegro, Kosovo and Macedonia. Day hikes, self-driving tours and tailor-made tours are also offered. Their coverage of hiking routes is impressive, […]

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town in Riff Mountains of Morocco

Adrar Travel

Adrar Travel is one of those local tour companies that we get really excited about! Created by a team of local guides descended from nomadic families, these are the experts of hiking in Morocco. Adrar Travel offers guided day and multi-day hikes through Morocco’s Atlas and Rif Mountains, as well as desert camel hiking in

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woman hiking Lycian Way in Turkey

Mithra Travel

Mithra Travel has been operating in Antalya, Turkey as a travel agency and tour operator since 1991. They offer self-guided and guided walking and cultural tours (day and multi-day), as well as self-driving tours and multi-adventure activities such as sailing, scuba diving, rafting, paragliding, fishing, jeep tours and more. Owned by  Dutch-Turkish partners, Mithra Travel

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snowshoe hiking

Tour Gros Morne

Tour Gros Morne is our top pick for winter or luxury hiking in Newfoundland. Based in Gros Morne National Park and locally owned by Ian and Rebecca Stone, this all-season tour operator specializes in day and multi-day tours that combine hiking with cultural experiences. They offer food and wine tours, upgraded inns and all-inclusive packages.

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Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland

Gros Morne Adventures

Gros Morne Adventures is based in the heart of Newfoundland’s Gros Morne National Park and their tours focus specifically on this region. They offer single and multi-day guided tours within the park and backpacking tours on the Long Range Traverse. Multiple activities can be booked through them, including kayaking, biking, paddling and immersive indigenous experiences.

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man hiking in italy

Maremma Safari Club

Maremma Safari Club is an Italian walking tour company based in Tuscany. Founder Rudston Steward operates this small local company like a club, leading expertly crafted guided hiking trips throughout Italy. Regions include the Dolomites, Calabria, Piedmont, Sardinia, Sicily and Tuscany. Tours are offered on pre-selected dates but are also available as privately guided and

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hiking trail in desert with trees and mountains in Israel

Israel By Foot

Israel By Foot is an Israeli tour operator offering self-guided and private guided hiking tours in Israel. While their primary focus is hiking, they also provide self-drive tours as well as active adventures for rappelling, canyoning and climbing. Pilgrim walkers, day hikers and long-distance backpackers will all find something about this company that appeals to

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salerno italy village in front of mountains

Genius Loci Travel

Genius Loci Travel is a local tour operator based in Salerno offering self-guided and guided walking, cycling and kayaking trips throughout Italy. As their name implies, Genius Loci wants visitors to experience the true soul of Italy. They do this by incorporating often overlooked villages and less-crowded alternatives while still covering the beautiful areas that

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temple in Japan with fall foliage

Mountain Hiking Holidays

Mountain Hiking Holidays is a small hiking tour operator based in Oregon (United States). Owners Amy and John Osaki, former national park rangers, have been leading inn-based hiking trips around the world for nearly 30 years. They offer a small selection of small group hiking trips focused on moderate to challenging alpine treks. These trips

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