EXTRAORDINARY ACTIVE HOLIDAYS
We offer you an amazing collection of guided and self-guided bicycle tours, walking tours, and hiking holidays, with excellent planning, attentive vehicle support, and excellent rental equipment. If you want a relaxing active holiday adventure with all the details worked out so that you can simply enjoy it, you’re in the right place.
You can see where small groups are forming today, or just reserve any date we have scheduled for guided trips. You can also request your own private trip, or reserve a self-guided trip on any date you like. Our professional commitment and caring service are refreshingly reliable, whether you choose to travel to our home in Nova Scotia, Canada or our favourite bicycle tour and hiking tour destinations in Scandinavia, Europe, Israel, or Japan.
Small Groups
With a group size rarely more than 12 people, our guide:guest ratio is excellent – normally 1:6 or better.
Quality Equipment
We have a new fleet of Trek bikes in our Canadian garage, including Verve e-bikes, FX hybrids, and excellent road racers.
Care and Excellence
We pay attention to the details, so that you can enjoy your holiday to its full potential.
“Love the fact that you try to keep it local and very personal… healthy food and wonderful people… your patience and willingness to work with us on dates, group size, etc was hugely appreciated.” – Holly S.
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Italy: Western Sicily Bike
Six nights; six days Coastal cycling on paved and predominantly flat roads in Western Sicily, with one day of hill cycling in Central Sicily.
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Spain: Barcelona & Catalonia Walk
Seven nights; six days of walking through the Pyrenees foothills, ancient ruins and the cliffsides and beaches of Costa Brava.
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Portugal: Porto & Aveiro Bike
Six nights; six days. Explore northern-central Portugal and experience historic cities, vibrant local flavors, long pristine beaches and charming small towns all along a manageable coastal route.
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QC: Lac Saint-Jean Blueberry Route Bike
Six nights; seven days. Easy cycling on the gentle bike paths and roads around Lac-Saint-Jean, following the Blueberry Route – Veloroute des Bleuets – section of Quebec’s Route Verte.
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NS: South Shore Bike
Four nights; five days of easy cycling on the South Shore Lighthouse Route and Rum Runner’s Trail, featuring gentle beaches, fishing villages, and the UNESCO site of Lunenburg. Optional extra:
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NL: Labrador Hike
Seven nights; Six days of epic hiking on rugged and pristine coastline.
NS: Mabou & Celtic Shores Coastal Trail Bike or Walk
An easy five day, four night exploration of Western Cape Breton Island by bicycle or on foot. It follows a traffic-free trail - flat and very easy for both cycling
Switzerland: Bernese Alps Hike
Seven nights; seven days of moderate to challenging hiking in the highlands of Switzerland. Travel by foot through hidden valleys, alpine lakes and flora, Swiss pines, and of course, edelweiss!
Spain: Granada to Malaga: Andalucia Bike
Six nights; six days of cycling on hilly paved roads with very little traffic.
Spain: Barcelona and Catalonia Bike
Six nights; six days of cycling on rail trail bike paths and lightly travelled paved roads, from the Pyrenees foothills to the beaches of Costa Brava.
Portugal: Fishermen's Trail Walk
Six nights, six days of walking and hiking. Moderate to challenging coastal routes among cliffs and dunes with remarkable biodiversity and a temperate climate, making this an ideal "camino" trek.
Netherlands & Belgium: Amsterdam to Antwerp Bike
Seven nights; seven days of easy and leisurely bicycle touring on paved bike routes through the heart of South Holland, Zeeland, and Flanders.
Netherlands: Amsterdam to Arnhem Walk
Six nights; six days of level walks along coastal dikes of the Zuiderzee to the beautiful city of Arnhem, through the wetland areas of the west and east, and on
Italy: Tuscany Walk
Seven nights; seven days of walking the Via Francigena, an ancient pilgrimage through the rolling hills of Tuscany.
Italy: Tuscany Bike
Seven nights; six days of classic bicycle touring among the hills and quiet side roads of Southern Tuscany.
Italy: Puglia and Basilicata Bike
Seven nights; six days of southern Italian bicycle touring on easy terrain with variable distance choices, beginning in the cave town of Matera and descending through the Itria Valley to
Italy: Innsbruck to Venice Bike
Seven nights; six days of easy riding from the Austrian Alps to the Adriatic coast, cycling on paved paths and quiet country roads. Visit historical passes, villages and monasteries.
Italy: Amalfi Coast Walk
Six nights; five days of easy and moderate hikes, on paths and country roads.
Germany: Luxembourg and The Moselle River Valley Bike
Eight nights; eight days of easy cycling on bike paths and quiet paved roads along the vineyard-lined banks of the Moselle River.
France: Versailles to Mont-Saint-Michel Bike
Seven nights; seven days of moderately easy cycling through the countryside of northern France, with visits to heritage sites and ancient castles on the way to the mesmerizing island of
France: Loire Valley Bike
Six nights; six days. Bicycle touring on paved, quiet country roads with rolling hills, breathtaking scenery, World Heritage sites, and France’s most amazing châteaux!
France: Dordogne Valley Walk
Seven nights; seven days. This is French walking at its finest, following the Grande Randonnée walking trail and quiet roads through lush river valleys and beautiful stone villages.
France: Dordogne and Lot Bike
Six nights; five days of cycling. French bicycle touring at its finest with flat and hilly options on quiet roads through lush river valleys and beautiful stone villages.
France: Burgundy Canals Bike
Seven nights; seven days. Easy cycling on the paved and unpaved towpaths of the Canal du Bourgogne, converted railbeds, and quiet roads. Experience the villages, vineyards, and farmlands of Burgundy
France: Brittany and Normandy Bike
Six nights; six days. A moderately easy bike tour on level and lightly rolling coastal roads in the north west of France, with visits to D-day beaches and the Bayeux
France: Bordeaux to Carcassonne Canal Bike
Seven nights; seven days of easy bicycling holiday on traffic free canal pathways and quiet roads linking Bordeaux, Saint Emilion, and Carcassonne.
Slovenia: Hike
Seven nights; seven days. Challenging, spectacular hikes with mountain scenery, alpine meadows, glacial lakes, waterfalls, and rivers.
Slovenia: Bike
Seven nights; seven days. A leisurely paced bicycle tour passing through Slovenia's beautiful mountain valleys, lush vineyards, and picturesque olive groves toward the progressively warmer climates of the Adriatic coast.
Montenegro: Balkan Bike
Seven nights; eight days. Cycling on paved roads through isolated countryside in the heart of the Balkan wilderness.
Hungary, Slovakia & Poland: Budapest to Krakow Walk
Seven nights; six days. A hiking tour from the banks of the Danube River on the outskirts of Budapest through the back bone of the Austro-Hungarian Empire to the royal
Hungary, Slovakia & Poland: Budapest to Krakow Bike
Seven nights; seven days. A bicycle tour from the banks of the Danube through the backbone of the Austro-Hungarian Empire to Krakow. Visit six UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Czech Republic: Prague to Dresden Elbe River Bike
Six nights; six days of riding along the Elbe River with varying terrain of hills and valleys.
Austria: Vienna to Salzburg Bike
Seven nights; seven days of easy cycling throughout Styria and the Austrian Lake District, with a day of spectacular hiking at Katrin Alm. Journey on paved bike paths and quiet
Austria, Slovakia, Hungary: Vienna to Budapest Bike
Seven nights; eight days of easy cycling along the Danube River and the Hungarian Sea.
Germany & Austria: Regensburg to Vienna Bike
Eight nights; eight days of easy cycling along the meandering banks of the Danube River, from village to village on quiet bike paths.
Japan: Noto Peninsula Bike
Eight nights; eight days of relaxed cycling, hiking and cultural experiences. Dramatic coasts and friendly mountains complemented with historically significant sites.
Japan: Hiroshima and Islands of the Seto Sea Bike
Nine nights; nine days. Often referred to as road bikers' heaven, this route follows the Shimanami Kaido Bikeway from Onomichi, across the Seto islands to the beautiful Shikoku - the
Israel: Jerusalem & South Israel Bike
Seven nights; seven days of activity in Southern Israel between Jerusalem and the Red Sea, including cycling, walking, and snorkelling.
Israel: Galilee and Golan Heights Hike
Seven nights, eight days of activity. Explore ‘the Galilee’, a land of immense natural beauty, historic and religious significance, and demographic diversity.
Wales: Cardiff to Holyhead Bike
Seven nights; seven days of moderate to challenging bike touring on paved roads and car-free bicycle paths.
Scotland: West Coast Bike
Six nights; seven days of bicycle touring on very quiet one-lane paved roads of western Scotland.
Scotland: West Coast Hike
Seven nights; seven days of walks and hikes on pathways and lanes, exploring the beaches, lochs, highlands, valleys, forests, and castles of western Scotland and the Isle of Mull.
Scotland: North Coast 500 Bike
Seven nights; eight days of cycling on quiet, single-track paved roads along the new North Coast 500 route from Strathcarron to Inverness via John O’ Groats.
Ireland: Donegal Hike
Six nights; five days of moderate hiking on Donegal's coastal paths on the Wild Atlantic Way, including Glenveagh National Park and the majestic cliffs of the Slieve League.
Ireland: Donegal Bike
Six nights; six days of bicycle touring on the quiet roads of County Donegal coast, through Glenveagh National Park, along the Wild Atlantic Way and on the Donegal Cycleway.
Ireland: Antrim Glens & Coast Walk
Six nights; seven days of walking along Ireland's quiet green hills and narrow footpaths with time to take in the castles, pubs, and magnificent vistas along the way.
England: Cotswolds Walk
Six nights; six days of hiking on small paths, quiet lanes, and the Cotswold Way. Experience gorgeous villages, wool churches, and escarpment views in England's largest Area of Outstanding Natural
England: Cambridge and East Anglia Bike
Seven nights; seven days of cycling on quiet country lanes through East Anglia.
Norway: Bergen and Sognefjord Hike
Six nights; seven days of moderately challenging hikes through lush valleys, fjords, and mountain ranges in one of the world’s most beautiful countries.
Germany and Denmark: Berlin to Copenhagen Bike
Nine nights; nine days of cycling on an established bikeway connecting Berlin and Copenhagen, plus a warm up lakefront ride on the first day.
Finland: Turku & Åland Islands Bike
Six nights; five days of bicycle touring on quiet roads and pathways through the Turku Archipelago and the Åland Islands.
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Faroe Islands Hike
Seven nights; eight days of walks and hikes along established trails, laneways, coastal paths, and breathtaking cliffs.
Denmark & Sweden: Copenhagen to Gothenburg Kattegattleden Bike
Nine nights; nine days. Easy cycling on flat, mostly paved roads and traffic-free bike paths through coastal landscapes, romantic towns, and historical sites.
Iceland: Westfjords Bike
Eight nights; nine days of bicycle touring through the rugged coastline and glacial interior of the Snaefellsness Peninsula, and into the heart of the majestic Westfjords.
Iceland: West Walk
Six nights; six days. Easy to moderate hiking. Visit many of Southern and Western Iceland’s most spectacular sites and regions.
Iceland: Fertile South Bike
Seven nights; eight days. A bike tour on paved and smooth gravel or lava roads in South Iceland, with options to hike, ride horses, explore Thorsmork by foot, and visit
Iceland: Dramatic North Bike
Seven nights; seven days. A challenging bicycle tour on paved and gravel roads along Iceland's Arctic Coast Way, with options to hike and ride horses. In June the sun stays
Norway: Lofoten Islands Bike
Eight nights; seven days of cycling on quiet, paved coastal roads with options to hike and sea kayak. In June and July the sun never sets.
NS: Fundy & Glooscap Bike
Six nights; seven days of cycling, with hiking, sea kayaking, and tidal bore river rafting opportunities.
NS: Fundy & Glooscap Hike
Five nights; six days of walks and hikes around the Bay of Fundy. Optional activities include sea kayaking and tidal bore rafting.
NS: Yarmouth to Wolfville Bike
Five nights; six days of cycling along the Acadian French and Fundy shores, through the Annapolis Valley, and on the Harvest Moon Trail. Optional whale-watching in the Bay of Fundy.
NS: South Shore Sea-Kayak
Four nights; five days of visiting islands, beaches, and villages by sea kayak. Nights in warm inns, with excellent cuisine.
NS: Cape Breton Island Hike
Six nights; seven days of hiking, showing you the best trails of Cape Breton Island on foot.
NS: Cabot Trail Bike
A classic bicycling adventure on a paved 298km loop. Five nights; five days of some of the best cycling in the world.
PEI: Island Walk
Five nights; six days. Easy trail and beach walking, including parts of the Confederation Trail and PEI National Park beaches.
PEI: Sideroads Bike
Five nights; six days of easy bicycle touring from one end of Prince Edward Island to the other on scenic, paved roads, paved bike paths, and the best of the
PEI: Confederation Trail Bike
Five nights; six days of easy bicycle touring along the traffic-free Confederation Trail, and bike paths of the National Park.
ON: Ottawa & The Rideau Canal Bike
Six nights; seven days of peaceful cycling through Canada’s scenic historic and political centre, with stretches along the Rideau Canal and Ottawa’s bike paths.
QC: Saguenay & Charlevoix Hike
Five nights. Six days of trail hikes with views overlooking the Saguenay fjord and the Saint Lawrence River.
QC: Saguenay & Charlevoix Bike
Seven nights. Seven days of challenging bike touring, phenomenal hiking, and optional sea kayaking, in the hills of Charlevoix, and along the majestic Saguenay Fjord.
QC: Montréal to Ottawa Laurentians Bike
Five nights; six days of easy cycling between Montreal and Ottawa on paved bike paths including Le P’tit Train du Nord, and quiet country roads.
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PEI/QC: Magdalen Islands Multi-Activity
Six nights; seven days of adventure by bike, sea kayak and on foot, with an introduction to kite-buggying and many optional activities, including cave swimming, kite surfing, and sailing. Excellent
QC: Gaspé Peninsula Bike
Seven nights; eight days of cycling on the Route Verte roads and trails around the sea cliffs of the St. Lawrence River and the shores of the Gaspé Peninsula
QC: Eastern Townships Bike
Six nights; six days of cycling through L’Estrie – Quebec’s lovely south, with nice lodging, outstanding cuisine, and pretty towns, farms, and forests.
QC: Bas-Saint-Laurent Bike
Six nights; five days of cycling on quiet roads and bike paths along the Navigator’s Route - the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River. Includes several of “The Most
NL: Viking Trail Bike
Eight nights; nine days of spectacular bicycle touring and hiking on the Viking Trail in Gros Morne National Park and L’Anse aux Meadows.
NL: Viking Trail Hike
Six days of hikes in Gros Morne National Park and points north along Newfoundland’s rugged western coast to L’Anse aux Meadows.
NL: St. John's & Trinity Hike
Six nights; six days of hikes on the East Coast Trail and remote footpaths near Trinity. Visit two of North America’s largest sea bird colonies, spot whales and icebergs, and
NL: St. John's & Trinity Bike
Seven nights; seven days of bicycle touring on paved roads of Newfoundland's East Coast, enhanced with some hiking.
BC: Vancouver Island Hike
Four nights; five days of self-guided inn to inn walking on the Salish Shores of Vancouver Island, through impressive old growth forest and along coastal trails.
BC: Vancouver Island Bike
Six nights; seven days of biking on British Columbia's "Spirit Loop", following the finest coastal roads and an optional portion of the Cowichan Valley Trail.