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1,162 Self-Guided & Independent trips. Tours from 247 tour companies. 1,273 reviews. 4.6/5 avg rating.

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Dingle Peninsula Walk
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Dingle Peninsula Walk

By UTracks
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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Trek through stunning coastal scenery
  • Experience history, mythology and traditional Irish culture
  • Enjoy the flexibility of walking with a daypack from village to village
  • Soak up the atmosphere in the warm family run B&B’s

Themes

Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"A really difficult company to communicate with, slow to respond and not able to accept accountability for poor service. Used Tee Travel in Spain which was even worse. Not able to organize support or assistance and harassed me about luggage that wasn't mine. There were other walkers who appeared to have more support and assistance from their travel providers. Definitely avoid this company as overpriced and no actual service."

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Portuguese Camino - Porto to Santiago
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Portuguese Camino - Porto to Santiago

By UTracks
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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Bar, Lima, Porto, Santiago

Highlights

  • Enjoying a quieter pilgrimage route, following in the footsteps of Celtic, Roman and Christian wayfarers
  • Experiencing culinary delights, including the local port varieties in Porto
  • Discovering fascinating and historical towns including Porto, Barcelos, Tui, Pontevedra and Santiago
  • Walking to the fabled church of Santiago de Compostela

Themes

Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"A really difficult company to communicate with, slow to respond and not able to accept accountability for poor service. Used Tee Travel in Spain which was even worse. Not able to organize support or assistance and harassed me about luggage that wasn't mine. There were other walkers who appeared to have more support and assistance from their travel providers. Definitely avoid this company as overpriced and no actual service."

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Puglia Coastal Cycle
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Puglia Coastal Cycle

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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Lecce

Highlights

  • Cycling along the Ionian and Adriatic coasts
  • Discovering the ancient cities of Gallipoli and Leece
  • Enjoying the local delicacies including olive oil, fresh vegetables and wine
  • The sea and beaches of Salento, among the most beautiful in Italy
  • Staying overnight in atmospheric hotels

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Cycling & Biking

What travelers are saying

"A really difficult company to communicate with, slow to respond and not able to accept accountability for poor service. Used Tee Travel in Spain which was even worse. Not able to organize support or assistance and harassed me about luggage that wasn't mine. There were other walkers who appeared to have more support and assistance from their travel providers. Definitely avoid this company as overpriced and no actual service."

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Best of the Portuguese Camino
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Best of the Portuguese Camino

By UTracks
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Coimbra, Lisbon, Porto, Santiago

Highlights

  • Following in the footsteps of pilgrims along the medieval trail to Santiago de Compostela
  • Enjoying the camaraderie of your fellow walkers
  • Staying at specially selected hotels and a parador and eating at hotels and restaurants with delicious local dishes
  • Visiting Lisbon, Coimbra, Porto and Santiago de Compostela
  • Experiencing the highlights of the Portuguese Camino

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Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"A really difficult company to communicate with, slow to respond and not able to accept accountability for poor service. Used Tee Travel in Spain which was even worse. Not able to organize support or assistance and harassed me about luggage that wasn't mine. There were other walkers who appeared to have more support and assistance from their travel providers. Definitely avoid this company as overpriced and no actual service."

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Full Le Puy Camino by Bike
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Full Le Puy Camino by Bike

By UTracks
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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Extreme
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Cycling the whole route to St Jean Pied de Port, the cross roads of the "Grand Chemin de Saint Jacques"
  • Spending evenings in symbolic towns such as Saugues, Estaing, Conques, Figeac, Condom and Auvillar
  • Experiencing the culinary delights of the region and the hospitality of your accommodation hosts
  • Viewing the contrasting landscapes and architecture between the regions passed

Themes

Cycling & Biking

What travelers are saying

"A really difficult company to communicate with, slow to respond and not able to accept accountability for poor service. Used Tee Travel in Spain which was even worse. Not able to organize support or assistance and harassed me about luggage that wasn't mine. There were other walkers who appeared to have more support and assistance from their travel providers. Definitely avoid this company as overpriced and no actual service."

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Innsbruck to Salzburg Hike & Bike
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Innsbruck to Salzburg Hike & Bike

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Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Alps, Innsbruck, Salzburg

Highlights

  • Exploring the pretty alpine towns of Innsbruck and Salzburg
  • Hiking the Austrian Alps and visiting the Krimmler Waterfalls
  • Cycling through the changing landscape of the Zillertal Valley
  • Soaking up the warm hospitality of family run hotels en route

Themes

Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"A really difficult company to communicate with, slow to respond and not able to accept accountability for poor service. Used Tee Travel in Spain which was even worse. Not able to organize support or assistance and harassed me about luggage that wasn't mine. There were other walkers who appeared to have more support and assistance from their travel providers. Definitely avoid this company as overpriced and no actual service."

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Burgundy Highlights
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Burgundy Highlights

By UTracks
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Cycling through the rolling hills of the stunning Burgundy countryside
  • Exploring interesting historical towns and villages
  • Enjoying the culinary specialties
  • Soaking up the hospitality of a family run hotel in the centre of Beaune

Themes

Cycling & Biking

What travelers are saying

"A really difficult company to communicate with, slow to respond and not able to accept accountability for poor service. Used Tee Travel in Spain which was even worse. Not able to organize support or assistance and harassed me about luggage that wasn't mine. There were other walkers who appeared to have more support and assistance from their travel providers. Definitely avoid this company as overpriced and no actual service."

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Cycle Puglia
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Cycle Puglia

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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Alberobello , Lecce, Ostuni

Highlights

  • Cycling along the Ionian and Adriatic coasts
  • Viewing typical trulli in Alberobello and the surrounding countryside
  • Discovering the ancient cities of Gallipoli and Leece
  • Enjoying the local delicacies including olive oil, fresh vegetables and wine
  • Exploring the Puglia region which is largely unspoiled by tourism

Themes

Cycling & Biking

What travelers are saying

"A really difficult company to communicate with, slow to respond and not able to accept accountability for poor service. Used Tee Travel in Spain which was even worse. Not able to organize support or assistance and harassed me about luggage that wasn't mine. There were other walkers who appeared to have more support and assistance from their travel providers. Definitely avoid this company as overpriced and no actual service."

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8 days From$1,550
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Jayne & patricia

Jan 2023

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Everything was so beautiful yet varied. It’s hard to single out a highlight : so many !!

Everything was so beautiful yet varied. It’s hard to single out a highlight : so many !! We are planning to do our next walking tour in Portugal with Intura Travel, ...

Tour:  Walk from Van Gogh's landscapes to the Luberon trip

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Gordon & laurel

Jan 2023

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Thank you again for your good work making our trip so wonderful !

The roadbook notes were generally excellent! The Fort De Buoux was fascinating. Should not be missed but needs at least 1 hour for planning purposes. The recommende...

Tour:  Walk from Van Gogh's landscapes to the Luberon trip

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Claudia & Dany

Jan 2023

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The trip was all really well prepared, very detailed and thorough.

The trip was all really well prepared, very detailed and thorough. Good of you to include history and other information as well as restaurant suggestions etc. The in...

Tour:  Walk from Van Gogh's landscapes to the Luberon trip

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Beth & Frederick

Jan 2023

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We enjoyed the scenery, all hotels except in Avignon, the food, and the people we met

We enjoyed the scenery, all hotels except in Avignon, the food, and the people we met. Yes, I would travel again with your company and would recommend to friends. Th...

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Cheryl & Michael

Jan 2023

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We thoroughly enjoyed our trip. The hikes were fantastic, the route notes very accurate

We thoroughly enjoyed our trip. The hikes were fantastic, the route notes very accurate (we only were confused one time and missed a turn but it didn't take long to ...

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  • Plan a rough itinerary to maximize your time.
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  • Prioritize safety and security throughout your journey.
  • Embrace local transportation for an authentic experience.
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  • Learn basic phrases in the local language for convenience.
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  • Budget wisely to avoid overspending during your trip.
  • Stay open-minded and embrace unexpected adventures along the way.
 

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