Walking hiking and trekking holiday brochure selection

The Pyrenees, the Picos de Europa and Cantabrian Mountains are the destinations hand-selected by Pico Verde for their latest range of walking holidays to get you on your feet. Delight in discovering these ‘best kept secrets’ of northern Spain, with their rugged beauty and unique natural habitats.

• On guided tours the guide is full time, with you during the day and the evening
  
• Special arrangements can be made for group bookings
  
• All walking is graded according to effort/difficulty

Exodus has been organising adventure trips for over 30 years. Not for the faint-hearted, their tours offer a healthy and active alternative to the dull old beach hols. With a range of different fitness level requirements, there’s something for anyone who wants to see the world by walking.

• New for 2008, all local payments have been removed, so the price you see is the TOTAL price you pay
  
• Depending on the tour, accommodation can range from hotels and guest-houses, to camping and mountain refuges. All details are shown for each trip so you can make up your mind what’s best for you
  
• All trips are graded according to a clear level of fitness required to do the trek

Walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu over 4 days, avoiding the crowds.

• Experience the unique feeling of arriving at Machu Picchu on foot.
  
• Visit smaller ruins along the way and enjoy spectacular views of the Andes.
  
• Get the most from colonial Cusco, the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu with your local guide.
  
• Enjoy all of this in comfort: with porters, guides and good hotels.

Travelsphere offers the ideal ‘get away from it all’ touring experiences with this walking holiday tour brochure. All itineraries are carefully planned to offer a well-balanced mix of walking, excursions and free time. The brochure covers the UK, Europe, US, Canada and South East Asia.

• All tours have a Travelsphere Tour Manager on board to accompany you and local guides to lead all walks
  
• All holidays are graded for physical fitness, so you can judge which is the best tour for you
  
• Over 20% of guests are solo travellers and if you share with a fellow traveller there’s no sgl supplement

Switzerland is a fascinating country with a mix of ultra-modern and traditional living. These hiking tours give you the opportunity to explore some of nature’s finest vistas on foot. Take a look now for a healthy, fresh-air filled holiday to recharge those weary batteries!

• Go-as-you-please tours are especially for independent, private groups of two or more
  
• All tours inc luggage transfers and there are no single supplements
  
• Hikes are available for all different levels

Firm leaders in the small group adventure tour market, TrekAmerica has been leading the way in the US for some 35 years. Now, by working closely with other tour operators, the brochure offers tours for America, Canada, Mexico, Alaska, Australia and New Zealand with themed tours, budget tours, lodging tours…the choice is yours!

• TrekAmerica is the 18-35 tour specialist, Footloose offers walking and trekking tours for all, whilst OzXposure is the partner for NZ and Aus
  
• The company prides itself on leading small, cosmopolitan groups of travellers across the globe to explore and have fun
  
• TrekAmerica operates all its own tours in the USA with their own staff and support facilities

Sherpa was founded back in 1973, long before adventure travel become as widely accepted as it is today, so the company is one of the most experienced at offering self-guided and guided walking tours.

The brochure is split into countries and offers over 75 itineraries including the UK, France, Spain and Italy as well as longer haul destinations such as India, Tanzania and Nepal.

• Choose from self-guided walking holiddays, escorted holidays and tailormade itineraries
  
• ‘Inn to Inn’ means you follow a linear or circular walking route, with all logistics organised for you
  
• Luggage is usually transported between overnight stops
  
• All trips are graded so you can choose the best suited to you

Footloose’s holidays offer a wide range of active outdoor trips for adventure-minded people of all ages. All North American tours are operated by TrekAmerica with central and South American, Australian and New Zealand tours all operated by dedicated local suppliers.

• Choose from Classic Camping Tours, Walking Tours, Lodging Tours and Family Discovery Tours
  
• Group sizes are small, averaging just 12 people on group tours
  
• Look out for new ‘Premium Tours’ offering high-comfort adventure trips

Sherpa’s collection of walking holidays offers an enjoyable and active way to see the best parts of Britain on foot.

The company offers both self-guided tours and escorted walking holidays around some of the most scenic parts of England and Scotland.

• All tours are graded easy, moderate or challenging so you can choose the most suitable for you
  
• Accommodation includes hotels, country inns and guest houses with a traditional cooked breakfast included
  
• Tours are flexible – you can start any day you like during the summer season
  
• Baggage transfer is looked after each day so you’re not weighed down when walking!

Explore presents a brochure full of remote journeys and expeditions all aimed at taking you beyond your boundaries. Explore tour leaders will share with you some of the world’s most unique and extraordinary areas.

• There’s a whole variety of tour types available from Culture Discovery tours to Snow Activities and more
  
• Over 130 worldwide destinations are offered, with many new tours for 08/09
  
• All tours are in small group sizes for less environmental impact and more comfort for you

With this brochure, Exodus invites you to really open your mind and not just take a holiday but embark on a real voyage of discovery and adventure. The brochure offers almost 250 tours across 90 countries and seven continents.

• All trips are graded in terms of level of fitness required so you can accurately gauge your trip
  
• New for 2008 – no local payments. The price you see is the total price you pay
  
• Trips are arranged and offered according to who it is most suitable for, from Adult Group and Single Travellers to Independent Trips and Private Groups

As Peru specialists, Peruvian Secrets provide the widest selection of available destinations in Peru, including the lesser-known North.

Order one of their CD-ROM brochures to help decide on your perfect trip to Peru.