Craving ridge lines and horizons of blue. This handpicked collection of guided hiking tours follows coastlines, lochs and fjords where every climb rewards you with water on the skyline. Walk the classic Kungsleden in Swedish Lapland from Abisko to Nikkaluokta, roam the Isle of Skye, cross the wild Scottish Highlands from Loch Ossian toward the flanks of Ben Nevis, trace the Serra de Tramuntana in Mallorca, and explore Norway’s dramatic island of Senja.
Each itinerary serves up a signature view. Think the mirror still waters of Alesjaure on the Kungsleden, the sculpted Red and Black Cuillins and the cliffs of Neist Point on Skye, long lochs beneath Ben Nevis in the Highlands, olive terraces and dry stone paths high above the Mediterranean in Mallorca, and the airy crests of Hesten and Keipen over Senja’s fjords with a chance to spot the northern lights in autumn. These guided hiking tours run from spring to autumn, last 6 to 8 days, and range from intermediate to advanced.
You travel light in a small group with a professional guide, with lodgings chosen for character and location, and transfers handled between stages. A simple gear check is all you need, from a waterproof shell and warm layers to a headlamp and sun protection. Then it is just you, the trail and the pull of water on the horizon.