Walking all over the world
The UK’s leading walking holiday specialist, Walks Worldwide, has launched its new 2010/2011 brochure.
Highlights include:
• 30 new trips around the world including 16 in Europe
• 16 new small group trips (some with a maximum of just 8 people)
• A lead in price of just £245 for the 8 day Emilia Romagna trip to Italy plus lots of other price reductions
• New look, user friendly and easy-to-navigate brochure
• New tailor-made options (plus the usual favourites)
New Trips – here are just six to whet the appetite:
Madeira – Levadas Unravelled – 7 days from £490 pp (self guided)
A brand new destination and a self-guided/self-drive option to this volcanic island which is both rugged and beautiful. There are 1400km of Levadas, with walks from high in the mountains through sub-tropical forest via steep gorges down to the sea.
Sicily, Volcanoes and Aeolian Islands – 8 days from £645 pp (self guided)
Enjoy 8 days walking on Etna, Vulcano and Stromboli – all active volcanoes, exploring crater rims and recent lava flows whilst enjoying great food and wine in picturesque fishing villages.
The Accursed Mountains of Albania – 8 days from £595 (small group)
Join Walks Worldwide’s Mark Knowles on this exciting reconnaissance trip. Inspired by Robert Carver’s book ‘The Accursed Mountains’ this region in the north remains largely untrekked; a genuine adventure holiday for the open minded! Max. group size of 8.
Classic Inca Trail in Peru – 10 days from £975 pp (small group)
A ‘must do before you die’ trip for serious trekkers, the Inca Trail still retains its air of mystery and spirituality. An expert guide will add colour as you visit the ceremonial sites of Sayacmarca, Rucuracay, Winya Wayna and many others, hiking among soaring, snow capped peaks to the fabled Lost City of Machu Picchu.
Gokyo Lakes & Everest of Nepal – 22 days from £1145 pp (small group)
A more challenging and better trek to reach Everest base Camp; the 22 day trip provides a chance to go beyond the Everest Base Camp trail to the glittering Gokyo Lakes, with an ascent of Gokyo Ri for breathtaking views of Everest and Makalu.
Tazahart & Toubkal ‘Turbo’ (Morocco) 5 days from £295 pp (2 people – guided)
This new trip has been designed for walking junkies looking for a quick mountain fix! The five day trip’s itinerary includes three days right up high in the High Atlas with a hike to the peak of North Africa’s highest mountain, Toubkal, at over 4000m.
Most Walks Worldwide trips are available with or without flights, for those who would rather make their own arrangements. Transportation, accommodation, meals and guides are included as detailed on each trip’s itinerary/dossier.
For further information or to make a booking, visit walksworldwide.com.