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You’ll be on the right track with our walking holidays
Discover the stunning natural attractions of the Dolomites, walk the Way of St James in Spain, venture to the incredible Andes, or discover the beauty of the Croatian island of Korcula.
With carefully crafted itineraries that balance days of walking with days at leisure, and informative hosts who will provide lots of hints and tips, these holidays are the perfect choice if you love nothing more than exploring incredible landscapes on foot.
Walking in the Peak District QQQQ
Sheffield, England
Follow the Monsal Trail, explore the ravines of Dovedale, and see the most photographed spot in the county in the UK’s oldest National Park.
- Date Multiple departures
Walking in Jersey QQQ
Jersey
Explore the Crown dependency of Jersey on this walking holiday and discover the the full glory of this beautiful island.
- Departing Poole Ferry Port
- Date Multiple departures
Walking the Costa Blanca QQQQ
Costa Blanca, Spain
Discover the coastal and mountainous terrain of Spain’s Costa Blanca from your base in Denia, an historic seaside town.
- Departing Multiple departure points
- Date Multiple departures
Walking in the Dolomites QQQQ
Lake Molveno, Italy
Explore the mountain scenery, limestone gorges, tranquil lakes and flower meadows of northern Italy.
- Departing Multiple departure points
- Date Multiple departures
Walks of Andalusia QQQ+
Almuñécar, Spain
Spend a week admiring the spectacular scenery of the Costa Tropical and enjoy coastal and countryside walks, taking in beaches, valleys, villages and caves.
- Departing Multiple departure points
- Date Multiple departures
Walking in Montenegro QQQQ
Montenegro
On this walking holiday in Montenegro, look forward to five walks in the company of your expert host as you discover a national park, monastery, villages and beautiful Kotor Bay.
- Departing Multiple departure points
- Date Multiple departures
Walking in Almeria QQQQ
Spain
Discover a protected landscape of outstanding beauty on a walking holiday in southern Spain encompassing mountain, desert, forest, park and coast.
- Departing London Gatwick Airport
- Date Multiple departures
Walking the Costa Brava QQQQ
Costa Brava, Spain
This walking holiday discovers the best of the Costa Brava with its birdlife, wild coast, flora and fauna and medieval towns.
- Departing London Heathrow Airport
- Date Multiple departures
Walking in Calpe QQQQ
Calpe, Costa Blanca, Spain
Explore the beautiful and mountainous terrain of the Costa Blanca, ascending hillside trails and walking through varied landscapes of cliffs, woodland and rural villages.
- Departing Multiple departure points
- Date Multiple departures
Walking Madeira's Levadas QQQQ
Madeira, Portugal
Enjoy seven nights at the Monte Mar Palace Hotel on this Madeira walking holiday
- Departing London Gatwick Airport
- Date Multiple departures
Walking in Minorca QQQQ
Minorca
Walk parts of the historic Cami de Cavalls of Minorca – an ancient coastal path encircling this Balearic island.
- Departing Multiple departure points
- Date Multiple departures
Walking in the Lake District QQQQ
Lake District, UK
Dust off your walking boots and join us for a special interest walking holiday in the captivating Lake District.
- Date Multiple departures
Walking in Slovenia QQQQ
Kranjska Gora, Slovenia
Enjoy the beautiful alpine landscape of Slovenia on sociable guided walks through the countryside.
- Departing London Heathrow Airport
- Date Multiple departures
Walking in Huelva QQQQ
Huelva, Spain
Enjoy five walks in the province of Huelva and discover a range of different habitats.
- Departing London Gatwick Airport
- Date Multiple departures
Walking the Sorrento Coast QQQQ
Castellammare di Stabia, Italy
Put one foot in front of the other as you join this walking holiday, navigating the picturesque Amalfi Coast and taking a trip to the ruins of Pompeii.
- Departing Multiple departure points
- Date Multiple departures
Walking in Cantabria QQQQ
Santoña, Cantabria, Spain
Explore ‘Green Spain’ on this scenic walking holiday which encompasses five guided walks through Cantabria’s breathtaking scenery…
- Departing Multiple departure points
- Date Multiple departures
Walking in Korcula QQQQ
Korcula, Croatia
Discover the beauty of the Croatian island of Korcula and further afield on this new walking holiday that takes you to the Mljet National Park, the Lumbarda vineyards and more on walks ranging from 3 to 11 miles.
- Departing Multiple departure points
- Date Multiple departures
Walking the Santiago Trail
Spain
Devotees of St James and keen walkers will jump at this chance to walk the legendary ‘Way of St James’ and earn their official Camino certificate…
- Departing London Gatwick Airport
- Date Multiple departures
Walking the Douro
Douro
This special interest cruise reveals the many sides of Portugal as you sail down the vineyard-cloaked valley, embark on five guided walks and enjoy an included visit to Salamanca in Spain.
- Departing Multiple departure points
- Date Multiple departures
Lisbon and walking the Douro Valley
The Douro
Explore Lisbon during a three-night stay before embarking on a special interest river cruise along the Douro, with five included walking tours and more…
- Departing Multiple departure points
- Date Multiple departures
Walking in the Andes
Peru
Lace up your hiking boots to see the highlights of Peru, visit the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, take to the waters of Lake Titicaca, and tour Incan ruins in Cuzco.
- Departing London Heathrow Airport
- Date Multiple departures
What do you think sparked your interest in walking? Have you always been interested? Where did you learn about walking and acquire the knowledge you convey to guests?
Having been born in Northern Ireland and spending the first 20 years of my life there among relatives in the farming community, walking and exploring in the countryside was natural and formed the basis of a lifetime spent walking all over the world. On reflection, every walk should be a learning experience – that includes learning from mistakes. That knowledge and the sharing of that knowledge with Saga guests since 2009 has been an exciting and rewarding experience.
What do you think is the most interesting/exciting part of your job?
I have always believed that there should be a social side to Saga walking holidays and I'm always amazed that after one meeting, one walk and one dinner together a collection of strangers can become a group with a common interest, looking after and looking out for each other, no one ever feels excluded. Seeing everyone buy into that group ethic is always exciting.
Where is your favourite place in the world to walk? And are there any particular firm favourites with our customers?
My two favourite walking experiences have to be walking in Nepal, which is spectacular, and climbing Kilimanjaro which was very challenging!
Why should they choose Saga?
Anyone who chooses a Saga walking holiday can be assured that the walks are not route marches (in the words of an Irish folk song ‘time is not your master’). Neither are they a stroll in the park – they can be challenging but in a good way. I've lost count of the number of guests who've said, "I didn't know I could do that!".
Some guests may be concerned that they may not be up to taking part in a walking holiday – what advice would you give them?
My advice to anyone is to give it a go! You'll meet great people and probably surprise yourself – and the hotels are great!"
A little more about Jack...
Jack has been a Saga walking host since 2009, working in Italy, Croatia, Cyprus and Slovenia but mainly in Spain and Lanzarote. He particularly enjoys challenging walks and has completed most of the long-distance walks in the UK, including the English, Irish and Scottish coast-to-coast walks.
He has trekked in the Himalayas, the Dolomites, the French Alps and the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. He has also completed the 800-kilometre traverse of the Pyrenees from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean.
Ironically Jack lives on Romney Marsh on the South Coast of England – a considerable distance from the nearest mountain!