Pioneer Holidays
If you are looking for a more adventurous holiday, well off the tourist track, but not necessarily high grade walking, a Pioneer holiday may be for you. These holidays are usually longer holidays and often (but not always!) long haul, exploring lesser-known destinations. Local conditions and facilities may be basic; events may require modifications to itineraries at short notice and there may be more travelling, possibly on poor roads - but the experience is well worth it!
Our Pioneer Holidays
The Moorish TrailA chance to walk Spain in the footsteps of generations past. Follow the trail the 8th century Moors crossed from Africa to the Iberian Peninsula by train and foot. Travelling from Marrakech to Madrid we follow the tradition and influence of the Moors from the hustle and bustle of Marrakech to the beautiful hill top town of Ronda, and then on to the modern city of Madrid.
£1,399
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Exploring Western MoroccoThis walking holiday in Morocco starts with a full day’s sightseeing in the fascinating walled city of Marrakech with its beckoning backdrop of the High Atlas Mountains...
£1,095
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South to the SaharaOur two week Southern Morocco adventure holiday trek takes you over the High Atlas mountains and through the southern oases to the edge of the ever changing Sahara sands
£1,045
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Poland - The Undiscovered CountryExplore Warsaw, the capital, Krakow one of the finest cities in Europe and Zakopane at the foot of the Tatra Mountains for some beautiful hiking!
£1,599
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Kaçkar AdventureIn between the summits and the coast are some of the most awe-inspiring mountain landscapes you are ever likely to see. With the unimaginable sights and sounds the Turkish Himalaya has to offer, you cannot fail to be swept away by this of the beaten track holiday.
£1,935
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Jewels of JordanEnjoy the spectacular landscapes of a forgotten country on our guided hiking and sightseeing holiday to Jordan, a land of many surprises and home to the most spectacular sights including majestic Petra.
£2,135
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Journey to ‘The Land of Snows’Take in some of the best known sights of China and the wonders of Tibet. Enjoy hugely diverse cultures and landscapes, one of the most spectacular train rides in the world, visit one of the world’s most isolated countries and one of its most populous too!
£3,575
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Beautiful New York StateThis new holiday takes in the Canadian region of Ontario before continuing by rail across the border into the beautiful New York State region for some fantastic walking and sightseeing.
£2,575
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Ecuador & the Galápagos IslandsThe combination of Ecuador’s dramatic history and scenic variety make it a colourful, exhilarating place to explore. A journey to the Avenue of the Volcanoes combined with a three-day cruise around and a two-night stay on the Galápagos Islands, our holiday offers the best of this diverse country.
£3,999
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Natural Costa RicaSpanning its Caribbean and Pacific coasts, the mountains of Costa Rica divide the country into a variety of distinct climatic zones with a sheer scenic beauty that makes walking Costa Rica particularly enjoyable.
£2,659
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Chilean Birding AdventureChile is hugely varied in geography and climate and it is this diversity that makes for a hugely rewarding birding holiday in Chile. Walks encompass Valparaiso and Punta Arenas.
£4,865
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Six Faces of PeruPeru walking holidays offer unsurpassed natural attractions from soaring Andean peaks to the huge depth of the Colca Canyon to the steamy Amazon jungle
£3,259
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Colourful CubaWalking in the fascinating landscapes of Cuba discovering its rich colonial history, dating from the landing of Columbus. Trinidad and Havana are World Heritage Sites.
£2,025
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In PatagoniaPatagonia, southern Chile, is an area of uninterrupted lakes, smoking volcanoes and vast tracts of wilderness. Walking in Chile, particularly this area, is a great introduction as to what the country has to offer.
£3,855
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The High AndesIn this (relatively) small area where Argentina and Chile border Bolivia we have a microcosm of South America. From the high border pass at Paso de Jama (4200m) surrounded by Andean peaks where nothing grows to the abundant wine valleys around Cafayate, this is as diverse an adventure as you could imagine.
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Exploring IndochinaIndochina contains some of the most remote and beautiful scenery in Southern Asia. This Eastern journey promises to be the holiday of a lifetime
£3,100
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Bhutan, Darjeeling & SikkimOn a map Bhutan, Darjeeling and Sikkim look as if they are squeezed between India and China. This walking holiday introduces a magnificent high mountain region
£3,375
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Spices, Plantations & Hill StationsSouthern India offers a whole new experience to visitors familiar with the landlocked mountains and sun baked plains of the north. The monsoons keep the land lush and fertile and it has an almost tropical feel with verdant coconut groves, thousands of miles of coastline, green plains and undulating hills.
£2,650
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A Journey Through CeylonAlthough largely a sightseeing holiday, we’ve included some good walking through magnificent countryside. The name Ceylon, still widely used, was introduced in 1815 when the island came under British Colonial rule and the economy blossomed with extensive tea and rubber plantations being developed.
£2,385
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A Himalayan OdysseyThe hill state of Himachal Pradesh, sandwiched between Punjab and Tibet, encompasses the verdant Himalayan foothills, where we’ll find orchards and subtropical forests, to deep gorges, pretty villages, roaring rivers and pine forests of the mountains.
£2,725
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Vietnam AdventureOur Vietnam journey takes us through the country from Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) in the south to Hanoi in the north, visiting cities, mountains, deltas, magnificent beaches and four stunning World Heritage Sites.
£2,599
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Burmese ExplorerBurma is an enchanting, colourful land full of natural wonders, inspirational scenery, ancient temples and monasteries, diverse cultures and tradition.
£3,450
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Eastern CapeThe Eastern Cape is uniquely unspoilt. This amazing region is full of traditional African villages and experiences for you to explore. Join us as we travel from the mountains of the Great Karoo through rolling hills to the idyllic beaches of the Transkei’s Wild Coast, exploring all the area has to offer on the way.
£2,999
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An African JourneyTake a walking holiday in Southern Africa and explore the entire region. We take you on tour of the spectacular scenery and changing cultures of Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia including Victoria Falls, Game Viewing, and Table Mountain.
£4,975
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The Great South African Rail JourneyThis unique touring concept allows us to enjoy the train as if it were a travelling hotel. The train travels throughout the night as we sleep in our comfortable cabins and as we awake we have arrived in a new and exciting location. We will explore with our own dedicated transfer vehicle, and enjoy a new, exciting and unique experience every day!
£3,729
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From the Serengeti to ZanzibarThe Serengeti is probably the most famous national park on earth, but it is not the only jewel in Tanzania’s crown. Our journey starts at the base of Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain. From here we head east to the Usambara Mountains for walks between villages and to viewpoints over spectacular scenery
£3,075
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The Snows of Kilimanjaro Conquer the mighty Kilimanjaro. Soaring to an impressive height of 5,895m, it's the highest in Africa and the world's highest free-standing mountain! Its striking silhouette and volcanic snow-capped peaks are a breathtaking sight.
£2,920
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A walking holiday in NamibiaWide horizons, breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife await. From Windhoek airport into town is a beautiful introduction to the vast empty landscapes of Namibia.
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MalawiLake Malawi is not the country's only magnificent sight; we will be spoilt by the lush green beauty of the Zomba Plateau, be in awe of stunning tea estates with dramatic Mount Mulanje towering in the distance and explore Liwonde National Park, undoubtedly one of the prettiest game reserves in Sub Saharan Africa.
£3,200
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EthiopiaThis new tour follows the ’Historical Circuit’ which is just packed with cultural and scenic treasures in what must be among the most beautiful countries on Earth; Ethiopia.
£3,145
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Undiscovered Cape VerdeThe Cape Verde islands offer a unique blend of African with Portuguese history. Volcanic in origin, the islands astound by their diversity.
£1,955
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Munro Peak BaggingMake a start on the biggest challenge British hill walking has to offer; this is far and way the toughest programme in our UK programme. We’ve an ambitious target of peaks to reach over 3,000ft across wild and rocky Scottish highland landscapes, the rewards in terms of views and acheivement will be immense!
£699
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Wainwright's Coast to Coast - The Western PartA hike across the Lake District from St Bees on the coast to Kirkby Stephen on Cumbria's eastern border covering the western part of Wainwright's famous Cost to Coast walk in seven walking days with you bags carried for you - it's just you, your daypack and the trail...
£799
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Wainwright's Coast to Coast - The Eastern PartA hike from Kirkby Stephen on Cumbria's eastern border to Robin Hood's Bay, through the Yorkshire Dales and North Yorks Moors National Parks - covering the Eastern part of Wainwright's famous Cost to Coast walk in eight walking days with you bags carried for you - it's just you, your daypack and the trail...
£899
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Wainwright's Coast to Coast - The Whole RouteA hike across the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North Yorks Moors National Parks from St Bees on the Cumbrian coast to Robin Hood's Bay on the North Sea shore. This is Wainwright's famous Cost to Coast walk in 16 walking days with you bags carried for you - it's just you, your daypack and the trail...
£1,659
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