Hiking Tours and Walking Holidays for Small Groups

The best hiking paths and walking routes available, and the logistics to make a seamless walking holiday. The food is good, the inns are welcoming, and the sights divine!

These hiking adventures make exploring on foot extraordinarily enjoyable, whether you want the bouyant company of a small, guided group, or you prefer the independence of being self-guided; in both cases you will have the benefit of vehicle support. Walking tours are a great way to enjoy an active vacation, and can be richly rewarding. We aim to take you to special places, reachable only, or best, on foot. Join a group, or follow a self-guided route. Either way, we care about your walking or hiking experience, and all it entails. We often congregate for picnics and other delights but we rarely travel as a pack.

The guided groups are kept small – usually fewer than twelve, with a minimum of four except on a private basis. We propose scheduled dates, but are able to add new departures you can enjoy privately unless you would like us to invite others along.

On self-guided trips we move your luggage for you, transfer you along the route when planned, and are just a phone call away for suggestions or if you need help. Self-guided tours are available for as few as two participants, on any dates you choose.

Existing tour packages are listed below. If you have questions, or would like something different, please get in touch!

British Columbia: Vancouver Island Hiking Tour

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.

Easy

Hiking/Walking

BOOK EARLY

Faroe Islands Hiking Tour

Seven nights; eight days of walks and hikes along established trails, laneways, coastal paths, and breathtaking cliffs.

Challenging

Hiking/Walking

France: Dordogne Valley Walking Tour

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.

Moderate

Hiking/Walking

Ireland: Donegal Hiking Tour

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.

Moderate

Hiking/Walking

Netherlands: Amsterdam to Arnhem Walking Tour

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 wildlife trails in two national parks.

Moderate

Hiking/Walking

Newfoundland: St. John’s & Bonavista 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 enjoy Newfoundland culture on this multi day hiking adventure.

Moderate

Hiking/Walking

BOOK EARLY

Newfoundland: Viking Trail Hiking Tour

Six days of hikes in Gros Morne National Park and points north along Newfoundland’s rugged western coast to L’Anse aux Meadows.

Challenging

Hiking/Walking

Norway: Bergen & Sognefjord Hiking Tour

Six nights; six days of moderately challenging hikes through lush valleys, fjords, and mountain ranges in one of the world’s most beautiful countries.

Moderate

Hiking/Walking

Nova Scotia: Cape Breton Island Hiking Tour

Six nights; seven days of hiking, showing you the best trails of Cape Breton Island on foot.

Moderate

Hiking/Walking

Nova Scotia: Fundy Hiking Tour

Five nights; six days of walks and hikes around the Bay of Fundy. Optional activities include sea kayaking and tidal bore rafting.

Moderate

Hiking/Walking

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Nova Scotia: Mabou & Celtic Shores Coastal Trail Walking Tour

An easy four night, five day self-guided exploration of Western Cape Breton Island on foot. It follows a traffic-free trail - flat and very easy, and one day of hilly hiking in the Mabou Highlands.

Easy

Hike

Nova Scotia: South Shore Hiking Tour

Five nights; six days of easy to moderate walking and hiking on the Lighthouse and Fundy shores.

Easy

Hiking/Walking

Prince Edward Island: Island Walking Tour

Five nights; six days. Easy trail and beach walking, including parts of the Confederation Trail and PEI National Park beaches. 

Easy

Hiking/Walking

Québec: Saguenay & Charlevoix Hiking Tour

Five nights. Six days of trail hikes with views overlooking the Saguenay fjord and the Saint Lawrence River.

Moderate

Hiking/Walking

Switzerland: Bernese Alps Hiking Tour

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!

Moderate, Challenging

Hiking/Walking

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WAYS TO BOOK

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Online

You can book online 24/7. Your card will not be processed automatically, we will respond to confirm your booking as soon as we can (usually within 12h-48h).

Call Us

You can call us anytime! We would love to chat with you about what we can do for you/your group. We are in the office Mon-Fri, 9-5, and sometimes on the weekends. If we miss you, leave us a message and we will return your call quickly.

Email Us

Email us through a contact form on our website, or at adventure (at) freewheeling.ca. We would love to discuss your upcoming holiday, and will respond quickly to your inquiry.

 

Activity Levels

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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.

 

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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.

 

This is primarily an easy route, but some days may fall into the moderate category. You can expect time to stop and smell the roses, but some of the rides may be on more hilly terrain.

 

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.

 

This is primarily a moderate route, suitable for most ability levels, but some days may be a little more challenging. You can expect some long distances, and/or some big climbs/descents.

 

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.

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