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Walk the world on a rambling holiday with the experts

Walk the world on a rambling holiday with the experts

Telegraph4 days ago

The world is more beautiful when you're travelling on foot. Quite simply, nothing brings you closer to stunning scenery, different cultures and fascinating wildlife than walking among it all. Wandering through dramatic landscapes, breathing in the fresh air on coastal hikes and being able to take the time to stop and immerse yourself in nature is the best way to explore.
That's the ethos behind walking holiday specialist Ramble Worldwide, which has more than 75 years' experience of guiding small group tours around some of the most incredible places on Earth. So, whether you enjoy classic trails close to home, truly discovering a place on adventurous treks in distant lands, or navigating a self-guided route yourself, Ramble Worldwide has the perfect itinerary. That's why they really are one of the foremost experts in walking holidays.
Ramble Worldwide offers a diverse yet comprehensive range of more than 300 meticulously planned adventures across six continents, and their long-haul holidays for 2026 are on sale now. If you're looking to organise a trip that knocks all others out of the (national) park, these tours showcase the big adventures at the heart of countries across Africa, Asia, Australasia and the Americas – places that demand to be experienced rather than merely viewed.
Asia and Australasia
Asia is a continent of contrasts where you'll lose your heart to a huge variety of scenery, cultures, cuisine and wild landscapes.
With Ramble Worldwide, combine an exploration of Tokyo's bright lights with a visit to Kyoto and a journey into Japan's Zen heartlands for a heady blend of culture, temples and top walking on ancient pathways, including the Nakasendo Way.
Or experience Hong Kong on foot and let a local guide take you behind the modern façade to explore the unspoilt hill country and outlying islands far from the madding crowds.
And there's no better backdrop to a walking holiday than the landscapes of New Zealand, where wild places, waterfalls, wineries and of course incredible walking (although it's known as 'tramping' down there) combine on a trip full of natural highs and cultural insights.
Africa
Africa 's potential for adventure knows no bounds, perfect for those looking to discover a continent teeming with life.
In bohemian Morocco, Ramble Worldwide will help you experience the bustling energy of the cities while exploring the vast stillness of the desert and the majestic Atlas Mountains. You'll be able to hone your haggling skills in the souks, explore Roman ruins and sip mint tea in a remote Berber camp.
For a lifetime of adventure in a single trip take their African Journey. This deep dive into Southern Africa traverses Namibia, Botswana and South Africa. Stand in the rainbow-flecked spray of Victoria Falls, scale the giant dunes at Sossusvlei, take safaris accompanied by a local guide, bush walks with a Bushman guide, and pole through the tributaries of the Okavango on a dugout canoe.
The Americas
Down the length of the Americas lies an unmatched range of landscapes and outdoor adventures, and Ramble Worldwide knows the essential sights and secret corners.
Explore vibrant Vancouver before venturing into the Canadian wilderness to walk among the majestic Rockies. Supersize landscapes are the order of the day in the USA, too, where you can explore six varied national parks and Navajo tribal lands in the southwest.
To the south are destinations that demand to be seen. From the Andes to the Amazon, the peaks of Patagonia to the giant glacier at Perito Moreno, this is nature at its wildest and purest. And overlaid are pre-Colombian ruins, Inca masterpieces, conquistador history and rich tradition, all of which are most intimately experienced on foot.
To discover more about the incredible journeys on offer, go to rambleworldwide.co.uk. Book six months ahead of departure and save up to £100 per person with its early booking discount.
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