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Get a taste of the Camino de Santiago from Sarria to Santiago, an ideal choice for those seeking a short yet immersive pilgrimage experience for the treasured Compostela certificate and Pilgrim Passport. Wander at your own pace on this self-guided itinerary with the convenience of vehicle support, and stay in unique lodgings such as converted water mills and charming farmhouses. Immerse yourself in the allure of one of the world’s most iconic UNESCO routes, blending comfort with rustic charm in a truly unforgettable adventure.
The trek begins with your arrival in Sarria, where you embark on the Roman trail that leads out of the town into the Celerio Valley. Proceed to Portomarin through Sierra del Paramo and visit the churches in the city to stamp your pilgrimage passport. Arrive in Lestedo through the cornfields and streams. From Lestedo, stride upward to O Coto. Along the path, feast your eyes on fortified farmhouses, vineyards, and Galician granaries. Trudge on to Arzua, stopping at the country town of Melide to savour seafood and admire a Romanesque church. From Arzua, continue to Rua to see local farmers wear berets as they tend to vines. Cross whistling streams on river valleys along the route and lodge at a converted water mill. Proceed on the final lap of the path to Santiago to see the iconic church and earn your keepsake certificate at the pilgrim office.
The self-guided package incorporates 7 nights’ accommodation in varied lodges, farmhouses, and hotels on a twin-share basis—a well-thought-out itinerary ideal for those seeking to complete the minimum distance for the Compostela certificate. Meals, luggage transfers between hotels and walking transfers are included as specified.
Tread on the path of pilgrims as echoes of the past resonate in farm tracks, vineyards, and rural scenery while earning the Compostela certification, a badge of honour, with your pilgrim passport. Rural charms and spiritual elevation contour the Camino de Santiago trail.
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This tour is eligible to earn ONLYLUXE reward points.
Be enchanted by two great lakes of Northern Italy, from Lake Como to Lake Maggiore, on this breathtaking 8-day self-guided walking voyage. Unearth its lakeside tranquility and alpine vistas as you venture on foot and embark on serene boat cruises discovering charming villages, stunning gardens and exquisite villas along the way.
You begin your journey in Milan where you will make your own way to Lake Como, the pearl of the Italian Lakes, and into the charming small village of Lenno, your base for the trip. Spend your days mesmerised by quaint villages to lavish villas and spectacular gardens as you walk a network of trails and ancient mule tracks boasting panoramic views of the lake and Italy’s alpine vistas. You’ll traverse iconic elegant villas and gardens including Villa Carlotta, Villa Balbianello, Villas Melzo and Villa Monastero, marvel at each unique sanctuary of art and beauty matched with magnificent botanical gardens and art masterpieces. From one lakeside paradise to another, you will be transferred to Lake Maggiore. Be spell bounded by its fairytale setting as you unearth the serene Borromean Islands on a boat cruise and explore the picturesque town of Stresa at your own pace. During this 8-day journey, you will uncover the prettiest walking trails unveiling breathtaking views from Lake Como to Lake Maggiore. Your walks will take you on serene boat rides cruising across the lake with panoramic views to different locations as you meander through orchards, olive groves, vineyards, quiet hamlets and picturesque villages at your own pace. A true paradise for walkers in search of lush nature paired with charming mountain villages, you’ll end your trip in the charming town of Stresa.
This package includes 7 nights' accommodation in handpicked boutique lakeside hotels on a twin share basis. Some meals and some boat transfers according to the walks are included as specified. This self-guided walk is of moderate level ranging from 3-4.5 hours on trails and cobbled streets with a roadbook and highlighted maps included.
Be swept away by the romantic and intimate beauty of two of Italy’s most stunning lakes. Walk with adventure and in tranquility as you savouor panoramic views leaving you inspired and in awe with nature’s beauty.
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Venture on an extraordinary journey along New Zealand’s renowned Alps to Ocean (A2O) Trail, where cycling transcends the ordinary. Over eight exhilarating days, experience luxury cycling paired with exquisite accommodations and the finest hosting experiences in the region, creating memories that last a lifetime. Traverse diverse terrains and take in breathtaking vistas that highlight the stunning beauty of the Mackenzie Basin and Waitaki District. This self-guided odyssey grants you the freedom to craft your own schedule, offering a comfortable pace that lets you savour the journey on your own terms, with ample support throughout.
Your adventure begins with a scenic transfer from Queenstown or Christchurch to Twizel, offering stunning views of Lake Pukaki. Start with a peaceful 4 km ride along the lake's edge before tackling a breathtaking 58 km stretch that mirrors the sky. Reach Aoraki/Mt Cook Alpine Village, home to the iconic Hermitage Hotel and the Sir Edmund Hillary Museum, where tales of Antarctic exploration come alive. Explore glacier landscapes on the Tasman Glacier and enjoy serene walks through Hooker Valley. Cycle through the tranquil plains of Lake Ohau and ascend the Tarnbrae Trail for panoramic views of the Mackenzie Basin. Traverse hydro lakes and the monumental Benmore Dam, culminating in a scenic descent into Ōamaru. On your last day, you’ll transfer to Christchurch where your incredible journey ends. Along the way, indulge in unique experiences like a Tasman Glacier boat cruise, stargazing, soaking in private hot tubs, and savoring a decadent 3-course dinner and wine tasting.
The package includes 7 nights in luxury lodges on a twin-share basis, with meals and transport as specified. This self-guided adventure features a trip coordinator for support and daily bag transfers, allowing you to focus on soaking in the stunning scenery.
Saddle up for a ride of a lifetime on the Alps to Ocean (A2O) Trail, where each day brings extraordinary encounters and unforgettable moments, all in unparalleled luxury.
We have everything arranged for you so that you can just enjoy exploring the world-famous Queen Charlotte Track on foot independently over 5 days. The Queen Charlotte Track 'Lodge to Lodge' Walk is recommended by NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ADVENTURE MAGAZINE. Rest each night at the best boutique lodge accommodation available in the Marlborough Sounds within access to the Queen Charlotte Track in a stunning setting where your hosts will prepare gourmet meals. Enjoy a rest day on Day 4 to rejuvenate and relax in the stunning Marlborough Sounds.
The Queen Charlotte Track, a 70km long New Zealand walking trail, is one of New Zealand's nine Great Walks, renowned for its stunning views and contrasting landscape, historical landmarks and a wide variety of native bush and wildlife. The spectacular trail, stretching from historic Ship Cove to Anakiwa, passes through dense coastal forest, tranquil coves and inlets, and along awe inspiring skyline ridges offering breathtaking views. This comfortable itinerary takes in all the highlights of the famous track incorporating gorgeous coastal hikes, exploring the stunning Marlborough Sounds, and admiring the lush native forest. This is a unique and spectacular walking trip through a renowned area of natural beauty and significance. As you pass through lush coastal forest, historic bays, and along dramatic ridges you'll learn of the region's heritage from your expert guides. The terrain is varied and the itinerary mixes easily manageable sections with more challenging routes. A moderate level of fitness is recommended to make the most of this exhilarating experience.
Accommodation each night is at a different lodge, each recognised for its superior quality and comfort. After a day's hiking you'll indulge in a 3-course gourmet meal with wine before retiring to your private room.
Your experience includes 4 nights' accommodation at exclusive boutique lodges, all meals and snacks, water taxi transfers, luggage transfers and return group transfers from/to Picton.
Combining the best of New Zealand walking experiences with exclusive boutique lodges, and great food, the Queen Charlotte Track Lodge to Lodge Self-Guided Walk is utterly unique.
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You can choose to have a local guide for your first day. The first day is regarded as the premier section of the Queen Charlotte Track with many beautiful views of Marlborough Sounds. Your local guide will explain the European and Maori connections of this significant historical area as well as providing detailed information on flora and fauna along the trail and general track advice. You are then well equipped to continue on your way for the remainder of your self-guided walk for the rest of three days. Additional cost: $250 per person.
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Embark on an all-encompassing cycling adventure as you traverse the full length of New Zealand’s renowned Alps to Ocean (A2O) trail from end to end, one of the country's Great Rides. Over 8 exhilarating days, you'll pedal through iconic southern landscapes, feeling a profound sense of accomplishment with each leg of the journey. Each day brings a new section of the trail, offering diverse terrains and breathtaking vistas that highlight the stunning beauty of the Mackenzie Basin and Waitaki District. This comfortable self-guided pace truly allows ample time to appreciate and experience the varied landscapes and sights your way.
Your adventure begins in Queenstown, where a transfer takes you to Omarama, the gateway to an extraordinary journey. Pedal toward the towering moraine wall of Tasman Glacier, where vistas stretch like whispered dreams. This remarkable journey culminates in a breathtaking heli-flight over the Tasman River from Aoraki Mt Cook Village. Follow the winding path along Lake Pukaki to Braemar Station, a rustic sanctuary beneath Mount Cook's majestic gaze. Continue past the tranquil shores of Lake Ohau, pausing to marvel at the otherworldly formations of Clay Cliffs. Traverse serene landscapes flanking Lake Benmore, Lake Aviemore, and Lake Waitaki, each a framed masterpiece of nature's artistry. Discover secrets at Pasquale Vineyard and ancient Maori rock drawings, and delve into history at the Vanished World Museum in Duntroon. Wind through the surreal boulders of Elephant Rocks before arriving in Oamaru, where your epic journey reaches its crescendo.
The package includes 7 nights' accommodation in cosy stays nested in quiet sanctuaries of the alpine's most stunning settings from lodges, motels and working farms on a twin-share basis. Meals and transport are included as specified. This self-guided adventure offers a pre departure information kit to help you plan and prepare as well as cycle breakdown and rider support service.
Like whispers in the wind, the Alps to Ocean (A2O) Trail unfolds with secrets of nature found nowhere else. Each section, each day, and time on the trail reveal unmatched encounters. Set out and experience 8 days of thrilling cycling adventures and return with memories that’ll stay uniquely yours for a lifetime.
Enjoy three days of glorious cycling, explore the entire Great Lake Trail, and stay at the luxury boutique Whakaipo Lodge perfectly positioned adjacent to Whakaipo Bay, Lake Taupo. Take in spectacular views across Lake Taupo to the mountains of Tongariro National Park on the wheels by day, experience the peace and tranquility in your luxury suite by night, and taste a 4-course dinner featuring the best of local and lodge-grown ingredients and accompanied by fine NZ wines. This three-day-two-night self guided Great Lake Trail cycling tour combines relaxation and adventure, and is sure to create unforgettable memories.
Skirting the western shores of Lake Taupo, the Great Lake Trail provides 71km of all-weather riding through native forest with stunning views across Lake Taupo to the majestic Tongariro National Park. Proud to be part of Nga Haerenga, the New Zealand Cycle Trail network, one of 22 New Zealand Great Rides, the Great Lake Trail takes you deep into the native bush surrounding the beautiful Lake Taupo as well as a truly ancient area that is interwoven with Maori history and stories from a time past.
Over the three days, you will cycle on the three sections of Great Lake Trail: Waihaha section (30km), Kawakawa section (19.5km), W2K section (21km).
At the end of your daily cycling adventure, return to Whakaipo Lodge - an architect-designed lodge offering relaxed luxury in a beautiful location. Here, you can relax in the lounge with log fire in Winter, or in the stunning garden setting in Summer, with a glass of complimentary NZ wine or craft beer and canapés, a chat with your knowledgeable Kiwi hosts. Then enjoy a 4-course hosted dinner that delights your palette.
The tour is self guided with pickup and dropoff at Whakaipo Lodge. Bike hire, helmet, water bottle, personal locator beacon (PLB), and packed lunches are included. You only need to carry a daypack.
Combining the best New Zealand cycling experience with award-winning Whakaipo Lodge accommodation, and fine food and wine, this is the epic cycling adventure on the Great Lake Trail.
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Pedal the full 152km of New Zealand’s great Otago Central Rail Trail at a leisurely pace on this 4 day cycle self-guided adventure of the South Island from Clyde to Middlemarch. Venture on a scenic and historic journey into the Central Otago heartland following an old railway on a vehicle free trail with an easy gradient, offering a blend of scenic splendour, fascinating history, friendly towns and delicious local cuisine and wines.
Your adventure begins in Clyde where you will soon understand why Otago Central Rail Trail is favoured by so many cyclists. You can get a Rail Trail Passport, which can be stamped at every historic station you pass through. During the 4 days, you'll cycle through the iconic tunnels and viaducts of the Poolburn Gorge and Ida Valley, admire the stunning Maniototo Plains and enjoy local hospitality as you weave your way along the old railway line. Enjoy a pleasurable and easy riding experience from Clyde to Middlemarch traversing ever-changing Central Otago scenery with plenty of diverting sights both on and near the trail, including beautiful tunnels and bridges, abandoned gold diggings, and an array of historic buildings. Traverse rocky gorges, various railway relics, and small towns with huge historic value such as Alexandra, Omakau, Oturehua and Middlemarch. The Otago Central Rail Trail is mostly flat and smooth, ideal for riders wishing to just sit back and take it easy.
This package includes 3 night’s in comfortable accommodation on a twin share basis (upgrade to Superior Accommodation is available on request at an additional cost. Please contact us). Some meals and transport throughout the trail are included as specified in the itinerary. This is a self-guided adventure offering a pleasurable riding experience where daily luggage and vehicle transportation is included so that all you need to do is pedal and unwind from everyday life (e-bikes are available at an additional cost).
Discover a new perspective of New Zealand; beautiful, historic, scenic and without the crowds! Tick off one of New Zealand’s great rides and uncover the country's natural beauty at an easy and relaxed pace on the back of a bike.
NOTE: 3 Day and 5 Day Cycling Programs are also available. Please contact us for customised programs.
Enjoy two days of glorious cycling, explore the two premier sections of Great Lake Trail, cruise from Waihora Bay to Kinloch, and stay at the luxury boutique Whakaipo Lodge perfectly positioned adjacent to Whakaipo Bay, Lake Taupo. Take in spectacular views across Lake Taupo to the mountains of Tongariro National Park on the wheels by day, experience the peace and tranquility in your luxury suite by night, and taste a 4-course dinner featuring the best of local and lodge-grown ingredients accompanied by fine NZ wines. This two-day-one-night self guided Great Lake Trail cycling tour combines relaxation and adventure, and is sure to create unforgettable memories.
Over the two days, you will cycle on Kawakawa K2K and two sections of Waihaha.
The tour is self guided with pickup and dropoff Whakaipo Lodge. Bike hire, helmet, water bottle, personal locator beacon (PLB), and packed lunches are included. You only need to carry a daypack.
Embark on a self-guided walking adventure to the serene and enchanting wine villages of Piedmont, secluded in Italy's Northwest corner. Marvel at unsung gastronomic gems, sunbathed hamlets, savoy castles, and gorgeous countryside with hills carpeted by vines on an 8-day gastronomic Piedmont self-guided walk.
Your adventure begins with an overnight in the charming town of Benevello. Wake up the next day, and transfer to Fontanafredda to see a wine estate sandwiched amongst hills masked in vineyards and a megalithic castle en route. Trek to the village of Serralunga d'Alba, crossing the drawbridge to behold its imposing 13th-century castle, or taste wines at your hotel's cellar. Journey to Annunziata village, through a hilltop and vine region, and proceed to La Morra for its striking views. Immerse into a wine-tasting spree at La Morra, where Julio Caesar also drank wines, or absorb stunning views from La Morra's sensational piazza. Descend to Talloria Valley to behold a 16th-century castle guarding famed vineyards, and pass through a field of wildflowers to your new hotel. Lodge at the Villa Beccaris and swim at its irresistible pool, or venture into the town's beautiful streets plastered on the hillside, while tasting wines on the sidelines. Take a lift to the magnetic Serravalle Langhe, and proceed to the tower-dominated Albaretto della Torre, where you descend to your hotel in Benvello to pack up for departure.
This package includes 8 nights in comfortable hotels on a twin share basis. Meals, activities, walking transfers and luggage transfers between hotels are included as specified in the itinerary. A trip perfectly planned so that you can walk in comfort and discover the region at your own pace.
Stay euphoric all through the adventure, discovering Italy's hidden pearls in quaint villages and wine landscapes. Behold historic castles and chapels, savour different exquisite wines and delicious meals, and create outstanding memories in Piedmont.
We have everything arranged for you so that you can just enjoy exploring the world-famous Queen Charlotte Track on foot over 4 days. The Queen Charlotte Track Walk is recommended by NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ADVENTURE MAGAZINE. Rest each night at the best boutique lodge accommodation available in the Marlborough Sounds within access to the Queen Charlotte Track in a stunning setting where your hosts will prepare gourmet meals.
Your experience includes 3 nights' accommodation at exclusive boutique lodges, all meals and snacks, water taxi transfers, luggage transfers, and return group transfers from/to Picton.