Walking Holidays
Known by different names including walking holidays in England, trekking in New Zealand and hiking in Canada or the U.S. this is the ultimate green vacation. A holiday of this type is where walking is the primary reason of the trip.
Many destinations are known for their excellent walking trails including south island of New Zealand, the Canadian Rockies, Appalachians in the U.S., Lake District in England, Swiss Alps, Patagonia in Argentina, Nepal base camp and many others.
No less popular are the many National, state and provincial parks closer to home for those people wishing to reduce carbon emissions, see their own country. This is a less costly option.
You may decide to use a tour company which offers walking holidays, each with its own style and requiring different levels of fitness. Different levels suitable for all ages including families from beginner to expert, from easy walking to hilltop scrambling are available.
Many of the tour operators offer different levels with many departures for families only. If you are single or your partner is not interested in a walking holiday most tour operators have single share programs to reduce costs and the very nature of a walking holiday encourages meeting like minded people
HF Holidays of England has been in business for over 100 years and has its own country homes as a base; Peregrine is based in Australia yet offers walking holidays worldwide and GAP includes more of an adventure travel style and is well known for its South America program.
You may also decide to purchase maps and guide books and along with information on the internet and the assistance of your travel agent create your own walking holiday. For further information see Joy Of Hiking: Hiking The Trailmaster Way
Walking holidays appeal to the person looking for a more active holiday.
Originally posted 2009-08-06 12:15:59.
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