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Bask in the euphoria and awe-inspiring odyssey of alternating the borders of three countries; Italy, Austria, and Germany on bike, across 6 days filled with marvelous cycling discoveries. Witness the magic of transforming landscapes, relish varying cuisines, cultures, and climates, and satiate your wanderlust by biking through the glorious Austrian Alps and Italian Dolomites.
Begin your adventure in Salzburg, Austria, with a shuttle across the border to Berchtesgaden National Park, Germany. Cycle back to the Austrian border, enjoy a family-style lunch, ride a rollercoaster downhill and settle into the ancient regal town of Zell am see. Pedal through the high alpine road, Austria's picturesque highway, beholding the lofty peaks of Grossglockner. Enjoy a laid-back cycling down the valley of Drava Valley as the Gaitailer Alps overlooks while traversing scenic, calm villages. Shuttle across the Italian border to the South Tyrol region to cycle on a former World War 1 rail line where enchanting views await. Ride across Italian placid hills adorned with vineyards, gliding past wineries, alluring hill hamlets, and Renaissance palaces. Relish, for the last time, seductive views of Italy and Austria with a cycling loop around Asolo village or stroll to Rocca di Asolo fortress before an emotional departing ritual of farewell and hugs.
This luxury package includes 5 nights accommodation on a twin share basis. You will be escorted by two support vans and three tour leaders on each departure for an average 6:1 guest-to-leader ratio. With multiple biking options to choose from each day accommodating varied activity levels and giving you the freedom to enjoy the best of a region at your own pace. An experience tailored to suit your priorities and personal style; bike in true comfort.
Unplug from the mundane into a world of extraordinary adventures and bliss across three countries, where wondrous sights are ubiquitous as air. Bike through spectacular sceneries, taste the culture and cuisines of idyllic regions while hopping borders, and rest easy with prime hospitality across sensational accommodations.
Dates or itinerary don't fit? We are specialising in bespoke "tailor-made" luxury or private journeys. Please contact us for a "tailor-made" itinerary for your perfect adventure.
This tour is eligible to earn ONLYLUXE reward points.
Route: Kyoto - Kumano Kodo - Ise Shima - Osaka
Journey to the world-famous Kumano Kodo on foot from mountain to sea and immerse yourself in one of the most fascinating Japanese sacred traditions of Ama diving. Starting from Kyoto, this fully guided tour is the ideal discovery of the mountainous Kii Peninsula blessed with a rich pilgrimage tradition, isolated hot springs, and welcoming countryside hospitality. Your experiences also include an unforgettable culinary experience at a Michelin star restaurant in Kyoto.
The Kumano Kodo is the world's only UNESCO World Heritage-listed pilgrimage route besides the Camino de Santiago. Once a sacred pilgrimage reserved for emperors and samurai for over 1200 years, the world-class Kumano Kodo hiking route is today open to all walkers and natural wanderers.
The Kumano Kodo hiking route is well marked with sign posts. It weaves through the mountainous Kii Peninsula, forested landscapes and occasional villages. This walking journey has a mix of easy, moderate and hard day walks. The moderate Kogumotori-goe -pass rewards trekkers with the amazing view from Hyakken-gura. The Ogumotori-goe is a challenging walk with long ascents and descents, but it's believed to be the most memorable challenge of the Kodo. You'll walk from village to village covering up to 65.5 km and have an opportunity to visit two Grand Shrines (Kumano Hongu Taisha & Kumano Nachi Taisha).
The best accommodation along the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route is hand picked for this package, including a luxury Ryokan (a member of Relais & Châteaux member) in Kyoto, a traditional Ryokan run for generations since the Edo era in the picturesque hot-spring village of Yunomine Onsen, a private island hot spring resort and the luxurious Japanese Ryokan sitting along cliffs and overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
All meals are included for the duration of the walk. You will enjoy authentic and delicious local cuisine.
Your luggage will be transported all the way through, so you only need to carry a day pack to enjoy your daily exploration. Round trip train tickets and all transportations (taxi & local bus) during the Kumano Kodo hike are also included.
Luxury Kumano Kodo Mountain to Sea & Ama Divers is the ultimate discovery of Kumano replete with natural beauty and rich history. You'll return invigorated and inspired with memories that will last a lifetime.
Kumano Kodo walk can be customised to suit your requirements, e.g. changing guided to self guided.
Orientation for Kumano Kodo Walk
The local staff will give you an orientation of the tour when you arrive at Kii-Tanabe station. The staff will supply you with maps, bus timetables and brief you on your itinerary. The staff will explain cultural elements such as how to use a bath and purchase bus tickets if need be as well as answer any last minute questions.
Dual Pilgrim
This walk is qualified for "Dual Pilgrim". We provide official Dual Pilgrim Credential - a type of passport for pilgrims. It is used to collect stamps along the trail as a record of the walk. There are two sides, one for the Kumano Kodo and one for the Way of St. James.Please read the details in the section of Dual Pilgrim at the bottom of this page.
Why Choose Us
- We provide official English map (the best map).
- We provide official Dual Pilgrim Credential.
- We offer a pre-walk briefing at our local representative’s office.We arrange daily luggage transfer. Your luggage will be transferred to the next accommodation. You only need to carry a daypack for the walk.
Take up the challenge to complete one of Australia's great journeys - The Great Ocean Walk. The seven day end to end trip traverses the entire world-class coastal trail. With 104 kilometres of walking, this is a distance that will challenge, but you will have unique opportunity to accomplish one of the Australia's greatest walks with the comfort of carrying just a day pack as you marvel at the amazing views.
Your adventure begins with a pick up from Melbourne CBD before a transfer on the scenic Great Ocean Road to Apollo Bay, where your great walk begins. Over the next 7 days weave through stunning national parks, deserted beaches, rugged coastal scenery, windswept cliff tops and river estuaries, where nature unfolds around every corner. Keep your eyes peeled and experience unforgettable wildlife encounters with local wildlife including black wallabies, echidnas, black cockatoos, eastern grey kangaroos and more. You'll walk the 104 km of the Great Ocean Walk as a series of day walks in graded stages each day with carrying only a day pack so you can truly soak in the spectacular sights along the way. Walk point to point from Apollo Bay, Shelly Beach, Parker Inlet, Castle Cove Milanesia Track, Gables and Gibson Steps. Each day, unlace your hiking boots and unwind in delicious home made meals, comfortable lodge style accommodation along the Great Ocean Road.
Your great adventure includes 6 nights accommodation in comfortable lodge style accommodations located along the Great Ocean Road on a twin share basis. Walk in comfort of just a day pack with highly experienced guides who are passionate in sharing their knowledge on the local plants and animals, and history. The walk is suitable for anyone with a moderate level of fitness.
Witness nature unfold in every bend as you conquer the entire Great Ocean Walk from end to end and tick off one of Australia's great walks!
Discover beautiful Victoria on the Great Ocean Walk. Marvel at the rugged coastline, ever-changing terrain, dedicated walking tracks ending at the iconic Twelve Apostles. Raw and wild, venture through remote areas of the Great Ocean Walk, knowing a foot spa, wine by the outdoor fire pit and long table dinners at nightfall with your fellow walkers awaits at the day’s end.
Just two and a half hours from Melbourne, you can be in remote wilderness and tick off a world walking icon on the Great Ocean Twelve Apostles Walk. In four days and over 46km, marvel at the rugged coastline, ever-changing terrain, and dedicated walking trails, ending at the iconic Twelve Apostles. Great Ocean Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk highlights the best and most remote sections of the trail known as the Great Ocean Walk. Explore marine sanctuaries, wild coastal walks, old-growth rainforests and beaches that are as remote as they are empty.
Accompanied by guides who are committed to providing you the best Australian walking experience, you will be safely escorted along the trail, hearing stories of shipwrecks and adventure while facing the wild Southern Ocean head on. The team is complemented by an onsite chef, showcasing fabulous regional food and, of course, some of Victoria's best wines. On the final day, walk into the Twelve Apostles - one of Australia's coastal icons.
Unique to Great Ocean Twelve Apostles Walk is the exclusive hiking lodge, built to be your home away from home. Relax for three nights at our hiker-only eco lodge with ensuite bathrooms. Great Ocean Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk allows only ten guests at a time to experience this unique Advanced Eco-Certified journey, purposely limited to ensure sustainable trail use and exclusive guest experiences.
Walk one of the best sections of the Bibbulmun Track from Walpole to Denmark on an exciting 8 day guided hiking tour. Enjoy what is considered the most scenic and varied section of the track amid moderate to challenging terrain through forests, remote beaches, and incredible coastal cliffs.
You begin your journey in Perth, here you will be driven to Walpole before taking a short walk to stretch your legs and settling into your accommodation. Ascend to Hilltop Lookout and visit the Giant Tingle Tree amid the forest landscape. Head towards the coast and enjoy Conspicuous beach and Peaceful Bay, where it is possible to have a well-deserved dip in the waters. Hike amid vegetation dunes, enchanting peppermint woodlands and canoe across Irwin Inlet. Walk among the clifftops and along Mazzoletti Beach to William Bay where you will have time to explore the Greens Pool and Elephant Rocks. Ascend to tower Hill and Mt Hallowell both featuring impressive boulder formations and spectacular views. On your final day, complete your walk before being transferred back to Perth.
During your walking tour, you will be spending four nights at the comfortable and cosy Bayside Villas in Walpole in a combination of 2- and 3-bedroom villas with shared bathrooms, just a short walk from the centre of Walpole. On your final three nights you will be staying at William Bay Cottages, among the well-appointed 2- and 3-bedroom chalets. Some bathrooms have en suite bathrooms, though not all. You will be spread out over a number of cottages as required, coming to together for meals in the main house.
The walk is fully supported and catered. You only need to carry a daypack. Walking distances range from 18km to 21km per day. A moderate level of fitness should be able to complete the walk. Excellent food, comfortable accommodation and knowledgeable guides will complement your trip.
This walking tour includes all transport: private coach transport to and from Perth; as well as transport to and from the track each day, professional guiding and support each day, 7 night’s accommodation and all meals noted in itinerary.
Hike one of the most scenic sections of the Bibblulmun track with experience guides on a 7-day journey amid the wilderness of Australia’s west coast. Experience the challenging yet rewarding walking adventure on one of the world’s great long distance walks you won’t soon forget.
Walk the Great Ocean on this three day long weekend escape. Unwine on the coastal trails of the Great Ocean Road and the Great Otways National Park, one of Australia's most epic coastlines. Indulge your senses on the ever-changing terrain and dedicated walking tracks ending at the iconic Twelve Apostles, knowing foot spas, wine by the outdoor fire pit and long table dinners at nightfall with your fellow walkers awaits at the day’s end.
Just two and a half hours from Melbourne, you can be in remote wilderness and tick off a world walking icon on the Great Ocean Walk. In three days and over 32km, marvel at the rugged coastline, ever-changing terrain, and dedicated walking trails, ending at the iconic Twelve Apostles. Great Ocean Twelve Apostles Walk highlights the best and most remote sections of the trail known as the Great Ocean Walk. Explore marine sanctuaries, wild coastal walks, old-growth rainforests and beaches that are as remote as they are empty.
Unique to Great Ocean Twelve Apostles Walk is the exclusive hiking lodge, built to be your home away from home. Relax for two nights at our hiker-only eco lodge with ensuite bathrooms. Great Ocean Twelve Apostles Walk allows only ten guests at a time to experience this unique Advanced Eco-Certified journey, purposely limited to ensure sustainable trail use and exclusive guest experiences.
This 4-day-3-night Bay of Fires & Mt William walk is the only Aboriginal owned and operated guided walk in Tasmania. Discover the magnificent natural landscape of the larapuna/Eddystone Point and wukalina /Mt William areas with palawa people (Tasmanian Aboriginal) and listen to their story, on their own land, and in their own time. Stay two nights in the architecturally designed palawa inspired (domed) huts sitting deep within a National Park and one night stylishly-renovated Lighthouse Keepers Cottage at larapuna/Bay of Fires on Aboriginal held land. Savour meals and snacks produced from local Tasmanian produce, using traditional recipes and ingredients native to Tasmania.
This 4-day Bay of Fires & Mt William walk incorporates some of Tasmania's most stunning scenery. Traverse spectacular beaches, admire incredible natural rock formations and swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Tasmanian east coast. This beautiful part of Tasmania's east coast has been named by Lonely Planet as the hottest travel destination in the world, and is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful places in Australia. This magnificent place is the cultural homeland to palawa people for over 10,000 years. Palawa people's culture and heritage is distinctively different from mainland Aboriginal cultures, both in traditional times and since European occupation. The walk provides you an unique an opportunity to walk with palawa guides in the footsteps of their traditional people, deepen your understanding of palawa culture and community history as well as immerse you in the natural and rugged beauty of wukalina and larapuna.
Departing from Launceston, the easy to moderate grade walk begins at the Bay of Fires on the northernmost section of Mount William National Park. From its long beaches to teeming wildlife, unique history and abundant flora, Mt William National Park is a place of constant fascination. From here you'll explore iconic sights such as Boulder Point, Cobbler Rocks, Cod Bay, the pink granite lighthouse at Eddystone Point, and beautiful Anson's Bay across sand and headlands encountering some rocky trails. Throughout the tour you'll admire the rich variety of bird life, with nearly 100 species occurring in the area. This remarkable region is also famed for its spectacular native wildflowers.
The walk is fully guided and supported. On day 1, we will give you a backpack (40lt day pack). You need to carry your personal belongings including toiletries and change of clothes, water and food for the day, including lunch and snacks. Approximately 7-10kgs in a backpack.
Your package includes 3 nights' accommodation on a twin share basis (single supplement available at additional expense), guided walks each day with experienced guides, all meals and snacks produced from local Tasmanian produce, using traditional recipes and ingredients native to Tasmania, transport each day and return transfers to/from Launceston.
Embark on a journey to a cultural homeland, and to a culture completely unique.
The Grampians Peaks Trail walk is a private guided walk which combines a world-class walking experience with luxury accommodation and fine food experiences. This 4-day-3-night walk provides an intimate and life-time experience exploring dramatic peaks, panoramic views and ancient rugged landscapes through the majestic Grampians National Park.
Rising dramatically from the surrounding Western Plains, the Grampians is a series of rugged sandstone mountain ranges and forests rich in wildlife. Craggy peaks, expansive views and a vibrant landscape await the intrepid walker along the Grampians Peaks Trail.
Over 4 days, you will walk some sections of the Grampians Peaks Trail. You will experience amazing walks including Mount William Summit, Sundial Peak, Mount Rosea, Grand Canyon and The Pinnacle. Marvel at towering peaks, expansive views and the sheer majesty of this ancient landscape.
Moderate fitness is required for this walk, with some sections requiring stamina while other parts are relatively easy. The walk is private guided and fully supported. You only need to carry a daypack.
Your 3 nights accommodation at Meringa Springs and Royal Mail Hotel, in some of the finest accommodation in the Grampians features a king-size bed, exclusive valley and mountain views and fine cuisine reflecting the local fresh produce. Here, take in the breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, the scenery of the Grampians has inspired writers, artists and film makers for decades.
Your tour includes 4-days hiking along the Grampians Peaks Trail, 3 nights' accommodation, fine cuisine each night and return group transfer from/to Melbourne.
Take time to discover the striking beauty of this incredible Australian native landscape on this luxury walk. This challenging yet rewarding adventure in a magical wilderness will restore your mind, body and soul.
Price
Group of 2: $3,200pp, twin share
Group of 4 or more people: $2,700pp, twin share
Please contact us for other departure dates and availability. A date of your choice is available for groups of 4 or more people. Subject to availability. E: travel@onlyluxe.com.au
This four day walking experience takes you to the edge of the world - The Three Capes Track Lodge to Lodge Walk is a fully guided walk along Tasmania's dramatic Tasman Peninsula with the wild Southern Ocean as your constant. Start your memorable journey with a boat voyage and some of the highest dolerite cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere will come into view. You'll then cover 46 kilometres of natural landscape with exhilarating cliff top outlooks on Cape Pillar, Cape Hauy and stunning views to Cape Raoul. Settle in each evening in the architecturally designed private lodges discreetly placed along the trail and enjoy Tasmania food and wine.
This moderate graded walk traverses varied terrain through natural landscapes including ancient cliffs, fragrant forest, colourful heathlands, white sanded beach, and bronzed moorlands. Cruising from Port Arthur to set off your journey, you'll have opportunities to spot whales, dolphins or fur seals while enjoying the fresh salty air. Walk side by side up mosaic stone steps taking in exhilarating clifftop outlooks on Cape Pillar, and Cape Hauy. Revel in the fragrant eucalypt forests and stop at crystal clear waters of Crescent Bay for a dip. Throughout the hike, you will experience some challenging uphill and downhill sections and traverse some rocky terrain, including climbing Arthurs Peak (300m) and Mount Fortescue (490m) and the challenge of scaling The Blade at Cape Pillar.
You will have exclusive use of the only private Lodge accommodation along the track. The two lodges are architecturally designed to sit lightly within the environment with stunning views. The Lodges do not forego creature comforts such as hot showers, with plenty of lounge areas and a dedicated relaxation area at Munro Lodge. There is also a Relaxation Pavilion at Cape Pillar Lodge offering Li'Tya treatments, for a little rejuvenation & healing!
All meals are included for the duration of the walk as well as transfers to and from Hobart. Small groups of 14 walkers are hosted by two staff. All staff are highly experienced and knowledgeable. You need to carry a multiday pack for the walk.
The Three Capes Track Lodge to Lodge Walk is the ultimate discovery of a remote and enigmatic part of Australia. You'll return invigorated and inspired with memories that will last a lifetime.
Combining rare wildlife, convict heritage, and elegant accommodation, you'll truly enjoy the multi-award winning Maria Island walk by day and candlelit gourmet dining at night.
Just a few kilometres off Tasmania's east coast, Maria Island is 100% national park with a population of just two park rangers and their one car. This World Heritage Listed island is a sanctuary, and a Noah's Ark for rare Tasmanian birds and animals including an introduced population of disease-free Tasmanian devils.
The Maria Island Walk is an adventure led by warm, friendly and knowledgeable local guides. The food is fresh and local, the wine is Tasmania's best, and a comfortable bed each night awaits. The walk itself is easy to moderate with options to add challenge as desired.
Guests stay overnight in two delightful wilderness campsites, both a stone's throw away from pristine, white-sand beaches. These beaches are the perfect place to unwind with a glass of wine, enjoy a barefoot stroll exploring for rare shells, or a swim in the turquoise waters that grace the island's shores.
On the final night, guests of the Maria Island Walk stay in a heritage house in Darlington, a UNESCO World Heritage site nestled on the northern tip of the island. Once a busting penal settlement with over 600 convicts, Darlington is now home to a medley of well-preserved historical buildings. It's also an excellent place to see wombats!
The walks operates between the months of October to April. If you wish to walk between the months of June to August, we offer a 3 day Maria Island Winter Escape.
NOTE: The walk is suitable for walkers who can walk 10 - 15 km a day carrying light daypacks of 6-8kg. Participants over 70 require a medical certificate. There are limited portered departures (PACK-FREE, guests only carry a daypack). Please contact us if you are interested in PACK-FREE departures only. We can also arrange private group PACK-FREE departures (max. 10 people).