Exploring Hiking Vacations and Adventure TravelAre you looking at hiking vacations abroad and want some ideas? The aim of this section is to explore the different kinds of hiking vacations and provide ideas, quality sources for more information and our top tips for safe trekking. We will cover the range from living-in-the-wilds to living-in-luxury to once-in-a-lifetime-adventures. For my wife, my two year old son and me - John, our vacation choices need a good base like an apartment or holiday home. On the other hand (and a few years off for us), my parents, David and Dolores, frequently cycle ‘n’ camp or backpack.
Hiking vacations retracing the route to Salt Lake City, Utah, along the Mormon Pioneer Trail. Devil's Gate, Wyoming, is a narrow rock cleft of about 370 feet (113 metres) deep carved by the Sweetwater River, which still flows through. Emigrants passed by this rock feature in awe. For some top information sites on vacations in North America see our
Walking Vacations page.
So besides the natural beauty, fresh air and exercise…Hiking vacations are relaxing, away from the crowds and can be easy on the pocket depending on your choices.You almost always get to see new areas from a side that is often missed by many, such as the medieval pilgrim trail ‘Via Francigena’ (pictured below) from historic Canterbury, England, to Rome, Italy. It passes Tuscan villages, medieval towers and ancient settlements and that is just the latter Italian section. We love history and culture, so getting a mix of hiking and exploring the local sites is a real winner with our family.
Walking holidays can be whatever you want them to be…You can backpack it, cycle ‘n’ camp, take a Recreational Vehicle (RV), motorhome or caravan. You can stay in a trailer, holiday home, cottage or hostels along the route or base yourself in an apartment or hotel. This flexibility really opens up the area you are visiting and the bonus is that every day will bring new sights and experiences.For bigger adventures... There are mountain treks along ancient Incan trails up to Machu Picchu (pictured right), the lost city of the Incas. Or safari treks, the pyramids and Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa and many amazing others across every continent. You can get reasonably priced adventures through some of the larger charity organisations, which in return you raise a specific amount of sponsorship. Also there are many adventure travel companies that cater for families and groups and some to make new friends and relationships. Trek safely – top tips:
La Muga Holidays for guided walking holidays and accommodation in Northern Spain La Muga Holidays is a small family company offering guided walking holidays centered around the medieval village of St Llorenc de la Muga. Your hosts Chris and Lara offer you a hassle free walking holiday based in their new villa. The holidays are suitable for all ages, they are tailored to your requirements and are suitable for families, groups and individuals.
Trekking and Tours in Chachapoyas, Northern Peru
Centre of Glacier Park, Montana, near to Logan Pass The US National Park Service website is a great resource covering nearly 400 American parks - well worth a visit. Another good site covers Yosemite-California National Park. It includes everything you need to know about Yosemite; travelling, hiking, rafting, bears, granite mountains and of course the beautiful waterfalls are on this site!
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