In today’s fast paced world, a walking holiday offers you the chance to slow down and reconnect, both with nature and yourself. Compared to more indulgent styles of holiday, walking holidays are also good for your physical health and your mind too, allowing you to clear your thoughts and focus on simply being in the moment.
There is simply no better way to admire some of the most stunning vistas on Earth, giving you the chance to admire these sights in your own time. Whether you are travelling solo, with a partner, or as part of a group, a luxury walking holiday provides the opportunity to really feel a sense of achievement and create holiday memories that will stay with you for a lifetime.
Elegant Resorts aims to elevate the typical walking holiday into a luxurious exploration of some of the world’s most breathtaking locations. Our luxury travel experts will work with you to create a bespoke walking holiday which is tailor made to your interests and preferences. Whether you're planning to take in breathtaking landscapes, explore ancient trails or travail mountainous paths, we can help you build a walking holiday package that is perfect for your next break away.
Many of the resorts within our hand picked collection offer walking tours in some of the most breathtaking locations within their vicinity. Whether you are strolling through the vineyards of Tuscany or taking on challenging high altitude paths in the Swiss Alps, we’ll help you find a destination that is right for you and your booking party.
One country which is synonymous with breathtaking scenery is New Zealand, with this characteristic ensuring that it remains a popular walking holiday destination. Across the North and South island, you’ll be able to explore walking routes around fjords, glaciers, volcanoes, beaches and lakes.
The Milford Track on the South Island is one of the most famous, covering a total distance of almost 60km on what is a multi-day activity. Along the way you’ll take in some spectacular scenery made up of glaciers, waterfalls and rainforest. Despite the length, the Milford Track isn’t considered to be overly strenuous as long as you pace yourself and come prepared with good walking boots and plenty of supplies.
You can mix your love of nature with your love of wildlife if you combine your walking holiday with a safari. We have a selection of fantastic walking safari’s within our portfolio in world renowned game reserves such as Shamwari and Kalahari, as well as National Parks such as the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans in Botswana. With private guides and the choice of private or group tours, you can have the safari walking holiday experience that is right for you. With everything from elephants to meerkats nearby, you can really get up close and observe some of the world’s most magnificent species.
We believe that the right guide can transform a walk into a story. Our luxury travel specialists use their first hand experience to recommend the best local guides for your holiday. With a handpicked collection of passionate storytellers made up of historians and naturalists, these tour guides will add richness to your walking holiday experience with every step. Whether you are navigating mountain passes or discovering ancient ruins, we match you up to guides who will ensure that you walk with confidence and insight.
Regardless of where you decide to spend your walking holiday, we’ll do our utmost to match you up to the most luxurious accommodation which is a match for the style of holiday you are looking to experience. Afterall, plenty of walking in the day should mean that you are rewarded with high levels of comfort at night. That’s where our luxury travel specialists will use their first hand insights to recommend the accommodation that will provide you with rest that you crave. With everything from spa hotels with expert massage therapists, to safari lodges with personalised butler services, you can be sure of a truly magnificent holiday experience when you book with Elegant Resorts.
Get in touch with one of luxury travel specialists today to start the exciting process of planning your next tailor made walking holiday with Elegant Resorts.