Walking and Hiking Tours

Scheduled, Guided Freewheeling Adventures

Combine the pleasures of sharing the experience with others while travelling at your own pace, and having full vehicle support and the caring service of at least one guide per six people. Your luggage is moved for you, and the group nature usually attracts travellers with plenty in common with you. Although participants often spread out along the route during the day, night times become enriched by shared stories and entertainment, and groups often make plans together for tomorrow’s ride, or next year’s holiday.

Self-Guided Freewheeling Adventures

Travel by yourself, with vehicle support to enable and enhance your itinerary, and a driver on call nearby to help and move your luggage for you. You can choose your own travel dates (except when there is a guided tour on the same route), or join other self-guided adventurers on their selected dates. Give us as much advance notice as you can, so that we can secure the best options for you; however, we will do our best to make it happen even if you want to start next week.

Self- Supported

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Travel this itinerary without any vehicle or guide/driver support. We provide lodging and most breakfasts, written directions, maps, and phone support in case you need it. You are otherwise on your own. Bike rental, if necessary, is still available.

Do you want different dates?
Would you like to change the itinerary?
We can adapt.

We are willing to add new dates, for group or private tours. The price usually remains as advertised for a group of four or more on a guided trip, or for two people if it's self-guided. We may need to make changes, for example when the originally listed inns are already booked. All you need to do is to fill out our reservation form, with your new dates. We will confirm quickly - usually within 24 hours on weekdays, and can then add the date to our advertising to attract others. If you prefer to keep it private, just tell us. The one proviso is that if there are just two of you booking a guided trip, the cost will normally be higher in the event that others do not join you - you should anticipate at least 20%. The bright side is that, once reserved, you can count on the trip, whether it remains private or becomes a larger group.

We are very flexible, and given sufficient time to do so, can create a new departure, and even a customized itinerary, to match your needs.

To help you choose an appropriate level of daily challenge, we use elevation profiles to represent the route, and a challenge-rating system using symbols from the skiing world. Many of you will already be familiar with it; If not, here is a brief explanation. Note that these classifications may vary with weather and/or road conditions, and you should always arrive with a sense of fun and adventure. If you are unsure, choose a guided trip. The vehicle support can help you get over any hill, and can turn even the most difficult trip into an easy one.

The easiest routes we offer, these are generally flat and cover relatively relaxed distances. You will be comfortable riding a hybrid bike, walking in sneakers, or paddling a light kayak, and will normally have time to take many photos and enjoy extended lunches.

Requiring moderate fitness levels, these cover terrain with hills and valleys, and tend to include distances of 50-80km (30-50mi.)/day cycling, or 3-6 hours of walking per day. Most Freewheeling Adventures fall into this category, and are suitable for most ability levels.

The most challenging trips, these include longer distances, bigger hills, long hikes, exposed paddling, and full days of activity. We recommend a higher degree of fitness and training to make the most of the experience.

There is also a rare double black diamond, reserved for only the most difficult adventures.