Guided Walking Holidays – 7 Benefits

Booking a guided walking holiday can be an exciting and fun way to plan your next hiking trip. Particularly in a foreign country where the culture is different than your own having someone else make arrangements can be benefical.

There are 7 benefits of booking guided walking holidays:

·        Planning – the travel company making all the arrangements and has had the experience of walking the same trails throughout the season picking the best routes, see Classic Hikes of the World.  Some companies offer a  variety of hikes each day based on the fitness levels of the hikers

·        Guides – experienced guides to show you the way, explain local history and vegetation, advise on proper hiking techniques and assist you if you get in trouble

·        Local transportation – your guided walking holidays the travel company arranges buses to get you to the start and finish of your hikes. On your own in some destinations this could involving local buses according to their schedule and connections.

·        Accommodation – they have buying power and have blocks of rooms for the season at well located hotels they have checked out in advance. Some companies such as HF Holidays own their own country houses which gives them great control over the facilities such as a room for drying your boots. If travelling solo you can save money by sharing a room.

·        Meals – fabulous meals featuring local cuisine are normally included and you have other hikers in the group to dine with

·        Other Hikers – you will meet like minded people from all over the world with various skills

·        Saving money – accommodation, local transportation and guides are all less expensive when arranged for a group

Some companies that offer guided walking holidays include GAP Adventures, HF Holidays, Ramblers, Explore, Exodus, the Wayfarers and Peregrine.

A guided walking holiday may be the way to go on your next hiking trip.

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1. Walking Holidays – Guided Hiking