Winter walking holidays overseas 2025/6
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7-night holidays overseas from £1,199pp inc. flights
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When temperatures drop and nights draw in at home, what could be better than stepping into sunshine and warmth on a walking holiday overseas.
For over a century we have brought people together through a shared love of walking, travel, and companionship. Join a small group of like-minded people and enjoy blue skies and long sunny days on a winter walking break.
Exploring destinations in over 30 countries with expert guides to bring every walk, tour, and experience to life, you will return home with rich experiences and friendships that last long after the holiday has ended.
With flights, transfers, and hand-picked accommodation taken care of, you can simply relax and enjoy the journey.
Chris Simmonds CEO of HF Holidays
P.S. For more information about our new member benefits, which take effect from 1 January 2026, call us on 020 3974 8865 to join or discuss upgrading your membership.
Why fly with us?
All flights include hold baggage and return airport transfers to and from your hotels. While most flights depart from London airports, we also offer a selection of holidays from Manchester, Birmingham and other regional airports. Prices may vary, please see details online.
If you’d rather organise your own flights and transfers, select our land only option. Holidays without flights are still ABTOT bonded, but any independently purchased flights don’t benefit from our ATOL protection.
A more personalised experience thanks to smaller group sizes (maximum 16 people)
Walking Grades
Each holiday includes a walking grade icon, with 1 being the gentlest and 6 the most challenging walks.
The number of icons shown reflects the number of walks you can choose from each walking day.
Complete Malta
Walking and Sightseeing in Western Cyprus
Hidden Gems & Iconic Landmarks of New Zealand
Small group holidays
Walking holidays in Europe
What’s included in your holiday in Europe:
• A choice of up to two guided walks a day on most walking holidays
• Your holiday is led by experienced local guides who know the area inside out, typically with a dedicated Tour Manager to ensure everything runs smoothly.
• Majority of meals included during your trip
• ATOL protected flight packages that include hold baggage and return airport transfers to and from your hotel
Our holiday itineraries differ by destination, so please call us or go online for specific details of what’s included.
Walking on La Palma
The greenest of the Canary Islands is affectionately known as La Isla Bonita – and for good reason. Get to know this gorgeous isle with a trek through the rocky landscapes of Caldera de Taburiente National Park and walks in the ancient laurel forests of La Galga.
flights from London Gatwick or Manchester to La Palma.
Caldera de Taburiente
Roque de los Muchachos Hacienda San Jorge
Walk the Trails of Tenerife
Walk sun-drenched trails in Tenerife, beneath the dramatic summit of Spain’s highest point, the mighty Mount Teide. Explore the best of Teide National Park, trek through primeval laurel forests, and discover the impressive peaks and ravines of Anaga – a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Walking on Gran Canaria
Walking grades
Often described as a miniature continent, Gran Canaria rewards visitors with world-class walking through thickly forested mountains, across lunar-like landscapes, and along miles of rugged coastline. Spend time in tucked-away villages, sample tasty local cuisine, and climb Roque Nublo, one of the world’s largest natural crags. There’s also a chance to enjoy a tasting tour of Europe’s only coffee plantation!
Walking grades
Teide National Park
Roque Nublo
Teror village
Anaga Mountain La Aldea
Hotel La Casona del Patio
Walking the Eastern Algarve
Our holidays in the Eastern Algarve offer an opportunity to explore the salt flats, Moorish castles, and stunning riverside villages that form the borderlands between Portugal and Spain.
Walking the Western Algarve
Take in endless Atlantic
Ocean views on the Western Algarve’s Seven Hanging Valleys trail and visit Cape St Vincent - a wild headland that marks mainland Europe’s most south-westerly point.
Wild Landscapes of Madeira
Discover thundering waterfalls, prehistoric forests, green mountains, and soaring sea cliffs on Madeira’s levadas – the island’s famous network of irrigation channels used as walking trails.
Complete Malta
Walk along dramatic coastline and inland paths, passing Neolithic temples, impressive catacombs and churches. See centuries-old watchtowers which reveal Malta’s past as a medieval stronghold during a guided walking tour of UNESCO-listed Valletta.
Festive Walking in Malta
Tavira
Dingli Cliffs
Lighthouse of Cabo de São Vicente
Ponta de São Lourenço Nature Reserve
Worldwide adventures
What to expect on a worldwide holiday:
• Experienced local leaders who know a place best
• Guided walking, insightful sightseeing, and memorable cultural experiences
• Accommodation that reflects the authenticity of your destination
• Majority of meals included during your trip
• ATOL-protected flight packages from the UK, including hold baggage and airport transfers
Our holiday itineraries differ by destination, so please call us or go online for specific details of what’s included.
Walking in the Atlas Mountains
Journey from Marrakech’s bustling medina to the remote Atlas Mountains. Along the way we’ll explore the fruit-rich orchards of Sousse and trek through the rocky gorges and green valleys of Aït Bouguemez. We’ll also take tea with Berber families and bake bread with the women of an all-female cooperative.
Cape Verde Island Hopping
Island hop across this beautiful Atlantic archipelago where highlights include exploring the green heartlands of Santiago and discovering the extinct volcanoes of Santo Antão and São Vicente. You can also look forward to a guided walking tour of Praia, Cape Verde’s largest city and capital.
British Airways return flights from London Gatwick or Heathrow to Marrakech.
Marrakech
Ouzoud Waterfalls
TAP Portugal return flights from London Heathrow to Praia, returning from Sao Vincente via Lisbon.
Santo Antão
São Vicente Island
Treasures of Jordan
For Lawrence of Arabia-style adventures and a visit to the UNESCO-listed marvel that is Petra, this holiday delivers. Explore the ruined Roman city of Jerash, float in the salty waters of the Dead Sea, trek across Wadi Rum’s vast desert dunes, and spend an evening under the stars in a Bedouin camp.
Hawaii Island Hopping
This fabulous trip to America’s 50th state hops from Big Island to paradise-like Kauai. We’ll hike Kilauea Iki’s fiery crater rim, trek through the rainforest to Akaka Falls, and walk to Waimea Canyon – the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. We’ll also watch a picture-perfect Hawaiian sunset and enjoy a traditional Luau dinner.
Guatemala: Maya Ruins & Volcano Trails
Guatemala is an adventurer’s dream. Visit the stunning World Heritage City of Antigua that sits beneath Volcán de Agua and trek across the dramatic lava fields below the smoking peak of Pacaya. Top it all with tours of the most incredible Mayan archaeological sites in the Americas, including UNESCO-listed Tikal.
Jungles & Volcanoes of Costa Rica
Costa Rica may be small, but it’s one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. Explore mountainous cloud forests in search of rare tropical birds, sail down the Frío River to spot sloths and capuchins, and walk amongst smoking craters and bubbling mud pools in Arenal and Rincón de la Vieja National Parks.
Arenal Volcano
Lake Atitlán
Sloths, Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
Maya ruins of Tikal
Petra
The Siq, Petra
Waimea Canyon Kauai
United Airlines return flights from London Heathrow to Kona via San Francisco, returning from Lihue via Honolulu and Los Angeles
Galapagos & Ecuador Experience
Ecuador thrills with steamy Amazon jungle, Andean foothills, and one of the world’s best wildlife-watching spots - the Galápagos Islands. Visit the UNESCOlisted capital of Quito, hike through the jungles of the Mindo Cloud Forest, marvel at the peak of Cotopaxi volcano, and much more.
South Africa: Cape & Garden Route
South Africa’s natural wonders and wildlife are legendary. Take in Cape Town views from atop Table Mountain, meet the famous penguin colony at Boulders Beach, and head out on thrilling game drives through Gondwana Game Reserve to spot the Big 5: lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and African buffalo.
Wildlife Walks of Eswatini
Embark on an African adventure in the small-but-mighty kingdom of Eswatini, formerly Swaziland. There’ll be nature walks among zebras and exotic birds in Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary and thrilling game drives in search of elusive black rhinos. We’ll also learn about Swazi culture and explore the world’s oldest mine.
Nepal: Walking in the Himalayas
Follow the Mardi Himal trail east of Annapurna base camp and ascend to heights of over 3,500m above sea level, staying in traditional Nepalese teahouses along the way. Visit the pagodas of UNESCO-listed Patan, spot rare one-horned rhino in Chitwan National Park, and spend time in Nepal’s intoxicating capital, Kathmandu.
from London Heathrow to Cape Town.
British Airways return flights from London Heathrow to Johannesburg.
London Heathrow to Quito, returning from Guayaquil.
Walking in the Himalayas
Phewa Lake
Swazi culture
Galápagos Islands
Gondwana Game Reserve
Table Mountain
Blue-footed boobies, San Cristóbal
Giraffes, Eswatini
Tea Trails and Backwaters of Kerala
Mountains, valleys, and paradise beaches await in the captivating Indian state of Kerala. Explore historic Kochi, enjoy a streetfood tour of Madurai, and spend the night aboard a houseboat on Allepey’s tranquil backwaters. To top it all, we’ll spot wild Indian elephants as we trek the tea trails of the Western Ghats.
Hidden Gems & Iconic Landmarks of New Zealand
Experience the best of New Zealand on an incredible journey from North Island to South Island. Trek two of the country’s Great Walks, cruise across Milford Sound, and be wowed by Wai-O-Tapu’s geothermal wonders. We’ll walk through Tongariro National Park’s bird-filled forests, explore Abel Tasman’s coastal trails, and spot fur seals at Cape Foulwind.
And it doesn’t end there. Hike in Mount Cook National Park, spend time in the cities of Auckland, Wellington, and Queenstown, and get a taste of Māori culture with a typical hāngī meal - a traditional underground cooking method.
Itinerary highlights
Day 17 Cruise on Tasman Glacier Lake, then relax in Wanaka at your waterfront accommodation.
Day 20 Travel to Milford Sound, walk the Routeburn Track, and cruise the fjord, spotting wildlife.
Backwaters, Kerala
Tea picking, Munnar
Lake Tekapo Milford Sound
Mount Ngauruhoe in Tongariro National Park
Roque Nublo, Gran Canaria