Category: Trekking and Hiking

A few places remain for those who want a hiking holiday this summer and have yet to choose their destination.

Most of these trekking and hiking trips across Europe include easy walks, accessible to anyone in reasonable physical condition. However, some itineraries, such as the Dinaric Alps in Albania and Montenegro or the crossing of Madeira from Porto da Cruz to Porto Moniz, are classified as treks and are aimed at fit people accustomed to mountain walking.

Two years ago, we launched a new hiking route on the beautiful island of Madeira. After successfully leading our well-known “Senderismo nas Leivadas” trip for several years, Filipe, who knows the island’s trails intimately, suggested an exciting challenge for experienced hikers: a traverse from Machico to Porto Moniz, crossing the island’s peaks and central plateau.

In this 12-day trip to Georgia designed to coincide with Easter, we combine cultural visits with walks through what many consider the Caucasus’s finest trekking scenery.
We cross the country by train towards the mountainous Svaneti region, where we can admire villages known for their defensive towers.

We stay in rural guesthouses where we can sample the rich cuisine and experience the culture of these Caucasian villages first-hand.

Travel and make the most of the December public holiday break or Constitution Day long weekend without breaking the bank is possible. In Viajes Tuareg we have prepared plenty of alternative routes and trips that fit the holiday dates and offer excellent value. Read on for inspiration and start December with a trip to Latvia and Estonia, a trek in the Middle East or perhaps, for a little more, an immersion in Senegalese culture.

Georgia straddles two great continents: Europe and Asia. Although its history dates back to the 11th century, Georgia was part of the former USSR for many years. It gained independence in 1991 with the fall of the Soviet Union.

It borders Russia, Turkey, Armenia and Azerbaijan and Tbilisi as its capital. A beautiful city of 1.4 million inhabitants, set among mountains on the banks of the Kura River. The city’s name comes from the word Tpli, which in Georgian means hot water and which refers to the presence of sulphurous and thermal waters.

Slovenia is a small country with an enviable geographical position between the majestic Alps and the Mediterranean. Known as miniature Europe, Slovenia has spectacular mountains, lush forests and a small coastline.

With vegetation covering 60% of its territory, Slovenia is a paradise for nature lovers. Mountains, rivers, waterfalls and stunning landscapes provide the perfect setting for countless outdoor activities.

Last 2 places on the 18 June departure!

In just a few days, we will visit Uganda’s highlights, getting close to chimpanzees in the Budongo Forest and mountain gorillas in Bwindi National Park.

Special departure on 18 June with 4×4 vehicles and every comfort.

Can you travel to Vietnam?

Vietnam began issuing electronic visas to international visitors on 1 July 2020 after suspending the digital visa system because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The electronic visa or E-visa for travel to Vietnam can be obtained online by completing an application form. It allows the holder to enter the country for tourism, business and other purposes.

Vietnam is ready to welcome international visitors again now that the coronavirus situation appears to be under control.

Walking takes you anywhere, step by step, slowly savouring the journey. Paradoxically, walking is one of the best ways to escape mass tourism and crowds when We travel through Europe.

Autumn treks 2024

Without limitations for tourists from Austria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, plus Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino and Vatican City. Tourists from Belgium, Portugal Travellers from Sweden, as well as the United Kingdom, are subject to 14 days of quarantine.

The pandemic situation is under control and we are following it closely. We can change the itinerary at the last minute if necessary, and the health situation demands it.

Croatia has begun easing the social distancing measures introduced to limit the spread of COVID-19. The cautious reopening of borders is aimed at facilitating economic activity, investment and reviving the tourism industry which is an important source of income for the country.

Italy's tourism industry can breathe again this week. Italy is stepping up efforts to restore the normality lost in early March, when it imposed a nationwide lockdown. This week, the Council of Ministers decided that regions whose data show the situation is under control may allow people to enter and leave from other European countries from 3 June. The decree stresses that travel from abroad will be limited only by measures imposed by other countries and “with compliance with restrictions arising from the regulation of the European Union and international obligations”.

As of June 3, the Italian government will reopen its borders to European Union travellers, cancelling the 14-day mandatory quarantine for foreign visitors.

Are you looking for a holiday destination but haven’t decided yet?

In the middle of the Atlantic, far from everything, Madeira rises like a mountain of lava and basalt above the ocean. Its interior is extremely rugged, a labyrinth of green ravines traversed by levadas, the ancient channels that distributed water throughout the island.

One of the new developments in Southeast Asia is the redesigned trekking route in northern Thailand, a highlight of our 15-day trip, Bangkok, ethnic minority trekking and southern beaches. Our new trek allows more time in villages deep in the jungle to discover the daily lives of different ethnic groups, followed by a 2-day rafting descent to finish in Baan Sob Kai, where we will visit Elephant Rescue Park.

2020 begins and we want to remind you that there are still places on many of our routes to travel in February.

We still have places to see the Northern Lights in Finland, something everyone should do at least once in their life, or to cross the Algerian desert in a 4×4, or to see the Great Migration in Tanzania, or to… February offers plenty of options for those looking to travel in the low season, without airport queues or crowds, and with rooms available in the best hotels.

You haven't unpacked yet and you're already thinking about your next trip?

If you start planning your next destination the moment your holiday ends, don’t worry: our programme of organised trips for 2020 is full of options with routes for all tastes. Hiking and trekking travelling in a small group, photography trips accompanied by expert photographers, Northern Lights, routes through the desert in 4×4 and much more!

One of our star trips this year and possibly one of the best routes of Georgia and Caucasus trekking.

The route from Mestia to Ushguli involves 5 days of moderate walking through remote valleys and medieval villages, crossing mountain passes and admiring magnificent glaciers with views of the country’s highest peaks. Here are some opinions from travellers on our trip to Georgia during this year 2019.

A perfect trip to Jordan, combining history and nature without compromising on either.

This itinerary is specially designed to discover Jordan’s most important sights: Petra, the Dead Sea and Wadi Rum, with gentle trekking through its most beautiful natural landscapes: the Dana Biosphere Reserve, Wadi Rum and Wadi Mujib, all near the Dead Sea.

Imagine to climb Kilimanjaro at New Year and celebrate New Year’s Eve in Horombo Hut, At 3,690 metres, acclimatising as we approach the roof of Africa. Imagine starting the year by reaching the roof of Africa.

The Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, rises from the African plains, drawing our attention to its power and mystery.