Walking holidays are becoming more and more popular and it makes complete sense. Few other types of holiday are so straightforward, while offering such a high level of cultural, natural and culinary experiences. Of course, it's only good to get moving and use your body actively on holiday.
From year to year, we can see trends around where most people choose to travel. We have our bestsellers, of course, but there are still water holidays that experience extra popularity some years.
It's unmissable. The Camino remains one of the most popular walking holidays out there. This is not least because walking the Camino combines beautiful hiking routes with cultural experiences. It is the history of the Camino that makes it so special. There's just something about walking on the same paths where pilgrims have walked for hundreds of years.
We have several different versions of the Camino and below you can see the two most popular routes.
This has actually been under way for many years, but the Dolomites are becoming more and more popular with hikers. The area can be a bit tricky to get to - if you're not driving yourself - but once you get there, it's all worth it. The mountains are magnificent, beautiful and the culture in the area is just super nice.
We have even more tours in the Dolomites this year, which you can see by clicking on the picture below.
A walking holiday in the Algarve is the perfect combination of an active holiday, beautiful nature and a relaxed Portuguese atmosphere. Here, you walk along the Atlantic Ocean’s impressive cliff-lined coast, through small fishing villages and along trails with views that make you stop a little more often than planned. It is no surprise that walking holidays in the Algarve are becoming more and more popular.
The Ligurian coast is one of Italy’s most beautiful areas to experience on foot, with colourful villages, narrow streets, steep stairways and stunning views of the sea. Above the coastal towns, a peaceful landscape awaits with mountain villages, olive groves, vineyards and old mule tracks. The combination of authentic Italian atmosphere, well-preserved landscapes and an extensive network of walking trails makes Cinque Terre one of Europe’s most popular.
Again, there is just something about history and pilgrims. The Via Francigena from Lucca to Siena remains an excellent route and it's great to walk in Tuscany, staying in beautiful and well-preserved medieval villages along the way. The towns of Lucca and Siena are particularly appealing (because they're incredible), but the towns in between are at least as exciting.
We have the Via Francigena from Lucca to Siena, which you can see by clicking on the link below.
Here comes a real up-and-coming hiking destination. Montenegro is a hugely beautiful place and is still so much a niche destination that the routes are certainly not overcrowded. We're mostly into the routes along the coast, where you can jump in the water in the evening and rest your feet.
You can see our hiking holiday in Montenegro by clicking on the link below.
This route has been one of the most popular hiking routes in Europe for years. The walk from Les Contamines to Chamonix is both varied and challenging, so its popularity is quite understandable. You can read our blog post about the "dangerous" passages around Mont Blanc by clicking here.
This walking holiday has been one of our bestsellers for years. You can read more about the trip by clicking on the links below.
The Julian Alps are a beautiful area with rugged mountain peaks and green valleys. The walking routes in Triglav National Park are becoming increasingly visited, and although the area is by no means overrun by tourists, walkers from all over the world are slowly starting to discover it.
Our walking holiday in the Julian Alps has always been quite popular, but already this year we are seeing clear signs that interest is growing.
The Amalfi Coast is a truly stunning area of Italy. The region has always been very popular, and by now it is well known that the routes along the Amalfi Coast are fantastic. The Path of the Gods is probably the best-known route, but the others are every bit as impressive.
On our walking holiday along the Amalfi Coast, you stay exclusively in the popular coastal towns, unlike on many other trips to the area.
We have always had a special focus on Nepal and the Himalayas are absolutely stunning. The trips are long, beautiful and full of experiences in the encounter with the Nepalese culture. The Everest Base Camp Trek has always been very popular, but we are now finding that just as many people are asking for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek and the Manaslu Circuit.
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