Explore Walking & Hiking Tours

Your guide to walking & hiking tours including the latest releases, insights, exclusive deals & travelling tips.
Exploring the Moroccan Wilderness

25 March, 2024

Exploring the Moroccan Wilderness

Morocco is a captivating destination where its vivid culture and historical depth converge, presenting a landscape as varied as it is fascinating. Bordered by both sea and sand, its terrain spans from serene coastlines to rugged mountains, and offers an incredibly diverse range of climates...

Exodus' Top Walking Tours

31 March, 2022

Exodus' Top Walking Tours

Walking. Sometimes it’s the best way to see the world. Come within a hair’s breadth of an orangutan on a rainforest trail or challenge yourself with a hike through clouds to a volcanic crater. As the world begins to open up, explore it in a different way on a walking tour: Petra & Wadi Rum...

Exodus Travels Voted Best Operator in the National Geographic Reader Awards

10 January, 2022

Exodus Travels Voted Best Operator in the National Geographic Reader Awards

Multi-award-winning small group and self-guided tour experts Exodus Travels have been named the Best Operator in National Geographic's Traveller Magazine's Sixth Annual Reader Awards. The Best Operator category celebrates the remarkable people behind the scenes ensuring travelers feel safe,...

5 Awesome Walking Trails on NZ’s South Island

30 July, 2020

5 Awesome Walking Trails on NZ’s South Island

New Zealand’s South Island is incredibly scenic. Raw beauty enchants at every turn and visitors are drawn to the impressive displays of nature that unravel between soaring peaks, glistening glaciers, and dramatic coastlines. Surround yourself with these incredible landscapes on a dedicated...

Adventure Meets Luxury: APT’s Walking Tours in Australia and New Zealand

21 July, 2020

Adventure Meets Luxury: APT’s Walking Tours in Australia and New Zealand

APT have expanded their Australia and New Zealand tour collections to include a new travel style for guests seeking a blend of active adventure and luxury. APT’s walking tours take travellers into the heart of incredible natural landscapes and stay in boutique lodges and eco cabins along the...

Top Trails to Explore on a Walking Tour of Greece

07 November, 2019

Top Trails to Explore on a Walking Tour of Greece

Greece is a paradise for active travellers who are keen to explore everything the mainland and islands have to offer. A network of trails connects postcard perfect hilltop villages to seaside towns and spectacular paths wind their way through landscapes that never cease to amaze. If you are...

5 Perfect Places for a Walking Holiday in Portugal

02 August, 2019

5 Perfect Places for a Walking Holiday in Portugal

Blessed with perfect weather, gorgeous coastlines, delightful towns and tantalising cuisine, Portugal is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, foodies, and lovers of all things sunshine and scenery. It is no wonder it is becoming a popular haunt for walkers drawn to the trails that crisscross...

5 Uniquely Japanese Experiences to have at the Summit of Mt Fuji

01 August, 2019

5 Uniquely Japanese Experiences to have at the Summit of Mt Fuji

If you are challenging yourself with a hike of Mt Fuji, then you will be pleasantly surprised to know that your efforts will be duly rewarded at the peak. More than just a sense of accomplishment, here are some things to enjoy when you reach the summit of Mt Fuji. Catch an Incredible Sunrise...

Why You Need to Book Early to Secure Your Inca Trail Trek Permit

30 July, 2019

Why You Need to Book Early to Secure Your Inca Trail Trek Permit

Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is an incredibly special experience and a privilege to undertake. Traversing the mountain passes and cloud forests over four days en route to the fascinatingly beautiful Incan citadel, and reaching it at sunrise, is an experience reserved for a lucky...

Self-Guided vs Guided Walking Holidays

26 July, 2019

Self-Guided vs Guided Walking Holidays

There are plenty of choices to make when you are planning your walking holiday. You will have to weigh up where you want to go, how long you want to spend laced into your boots, and how much you want to challenge yourself. One of the biggest decisions, however, is whether to join a guided...

5 of the Best Walking Trails in Japan

22 July, 2019

5 of the Best Walking Trails in Japan

Japan boasts plenty of drawcards and travellers flock here for the culture, cuisine, cityscapes, rich history and incredible natural beauty. These varied landscapes are a haven for hikers and offer some of the most exquisite surroundings woven with walking trails and fascinating narratives. If...

Easy Walking Holidays in Europe

22 July, 2019

Easy Walking Holidays in Europe

Take to the trails of Europe with Explore to delve deeper into the patchwork of charming landscapes and villages on an easy walking tour. Enjoy relaxing walks along stunning coastlines, through sprawling orchards where the smell of citrus hangs in the air, and around gorgeous townships...

Self-Guided vs Guided Tours

18 July, 2019

Self-Guided vs Guided Tours

There are plenty of choices to make when you are planning your cycling trip or walking holiday. You will have to weigh up where you want to go, how long you want to spend in the saddle or laced into your boots, and how much you want to challenge yourself. One of the biggest decisions, however,...

A First Timer's Guide to Preparing for a Walking Tour

16 July, 2019

A First Timer's Guide to Preparing for a Walking Tour

It is normal to be a little nervous in the lead up to your walking or hiking tour, and it is not a bad thing to feel that way. It means you are committed to getting the most out of your holiday, and if you are reading this, want to make sure you are suitably prepared. There are many reasons...

Walking Safaris in Africa: Wildlife Experiences Done Differently

16 July, 2019

Walking Safaris in Africa: Wildlife Experiences Done Differently

There is more to a walking holiday in Africa than conquering the peak of Mt Kilimanjaro or battling your way through the jungles of Uganda and Rwanda in search of the mountain gorillas. While these experiences are fantastically rewarding, you shouldn’t rule out an African walking holiday under...

Best Time to Trek Nepal

18 October, 2018

Best Time to Trek Nepal

The Himalayas can throw all kinds of weather at you, all year round. You can get all four seasons in one day and things can change very quickly on the slopes. There is also a large disparity in temperatures at low and high altitudes, so given that most treks will see you pass through a vast...

Guided Treks You Can Take in South America

17 October, 2018

Guided Treks You Can Take in South America

South America boasts diverse cultures and landscapes. Some of the most remote (and stunning!) reaches of this incredible continent are best accessed on foot, so it’s time to lace up the hiking boots and hit the trails! From the icy summits of the Andes to the lush jungles of Colombia, here are...

Guided Treks in Nepal

12 October, 2018

Guided Treks in Nepal

Nepal’s dramatic mountain ranges entice hikers with stunning scenery and a sense of triumph as they conquer the challenging peaks. Famous hiking routes like Everest Base Camp and the Annapurna trail offer adventurers the chance to tick something incredible off their bucket list, while lesser...

Trekking Annapurna FAQs

12 October, 2018

Trekking Annapurna FAQs

The Annapurna Circuit is one of the most popular treks in the world, and for good reason. This long distance trail is peppered with quaint teahouses, flanked by rhododendron forests and surrounded by towering peaks. It’s scenery and charm will tease your senses, while its gruelling distance...

Walking the Camino in 8 Days

08 October, 2018

Walking the Camino in 8 Days

The Camino de Santiago is a pilgrimage that sees walkers converge on Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Santiago de Compostela has been the focus of pilgrim trails since the tomb of St James was unearthed in the 9th century, and walks spiderweb through Spain, Portugal, and France to get to...

Guided Hiking Tours in Europe

08 October, 2018

Guided Hiking Tours in Europe

Want to challenge yourself a little and not just see the landscapes of Europe, but feel them under your feet as you follow dramatic coastlines, ascend mountains, and crunch through icy wonderlands? Guided hiking tours in Europe showcase some of the best scenery you’ll find, as well as taking...