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Relaxed Itineraries

Relaxed Itinerary Vacations

Not every active vacation needs to push your limits. Macs Adventure has spent over 20 years building relaxed, easier-paced routes for travelers who want shorter days and more time to enjoy each stop.

Stroll between Tuscan hill towns like San Gimignano and Volterra, take in the Cinque Terre's colorful coastal villages, or walk above the Amalfi Coast with time for Ravello, Positano and Pompeii. Or slow down the Camino de Santiago on our Relaxed Final Stage from Sarria, the Relaxed Full Camino from St Jean Pied de Port, or the Relaxed Camino Portugués Coastal Way.

Join the 40,000+ travelers a year who explore with Macs Adventure, a leader in self-guided travel.

  • A place these routes go

13 hand-picked routes

  • France · Spain

    Camino Frances

    • Walking
    • 7–57 days
    • Easy to Moderate
    from$1,340CAD pp
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  • Portugal · Spain

    Camino Portugues Coastal Way

    • Walking
    • 7–22 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$1,670CAD pp
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  • Germany

    The Moselle Cycle Path

    • Cycling
    • 7 days
    • Easy
    from$2,860CAD pp
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  • Germany · Switzerland

    Lake Constance Cycle Path

    • Cycling
    • 6–8 days
    • Easy to Easy - Moderate
    from$2,525CAD pp
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  • France

    Loire River Cycle Path: Orleans to Chinon

    • Cycling
    • 8 days
    • Easy
    from$2,235CAD pp
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  • France

    Walking in Burgundy

    • Walking
    • 7 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$2,640CAD pp
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  • England

    Heart of the Lake District

    • Walking
    • 7 days
    • Easy
    from$2,295CAD pp
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  • Italy

    Relaxed Trails of Tuscany

    • Walking
    • 7 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$2,325CAD pp
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  • Scotland

    Grand Tour of Scotland - 8 Days

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Easy
    from$3,490CAD pp
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  • France

    Cycle the Loire In Style

    • Cycling
    • 6 days
    • Easy
    from$4,575CAD pp
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  • Italy

    Relaxed Trails of the Amalfi Coast

    • Walking
    • 7 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$3,185CAD pp
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  • Italy

    Relaxed Trails of the Cinque Terre

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$3,395CAD pp
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  • Italy · Switzerland

    Relaxed Trails of Lake Maggiore & Lugano

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$2,565CAD pp
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Real photos, real stories, straight from the trail

Over 26,000 travelers strong, our community shares #MacsMoments, swaps tips and advice, and helps each other plan the perfect trip. Many connect long before they set off - and some even meet up on the trail!

  • Pilgrim standing in front of Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela after completing the Portugués Way

    I'm headed back to the states and have a mixture of emotions. So much to process. I feel like a different person!

    October 2026

    Camino de Santiago, Spain

  • A smiling hiker beside a West Highland Way marker post below a mountain

    Thank you Macs for the brilliant adventure! We loved all the accommodations provided

    June 2026

    West Highland Way, Scotland

  • A hiker standing in a pasture amongst horses

    October 2026

    Hadrian's Wall Path, England

  • A hiker beside a wooden signpost by an ivy-covered wall

    June 2026

    Cotswolds to the Cornwall Coast, England

  • A hiker stops on the trail for an interaction with a local cow

    August 2026

    Via Alpina, Switzerland

  • A group selfie in front of a river on a blue sky day

    In fact, if you're looking for sensory magic, give this trip a try

    October 2026

    Walking the Dordogne in Style, France

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Get to know Relaxed Itineraries

  • What makes an itinerary 'relaxed'?

    Shorter daily distances, gentler grades and more time built in to enjoy each stop along the way

  • How far do I walk or bike each day?

    Relaxed routes typically cover shorter distances than our standard trips, we set this out in your route notes

  • What's the terrain like?

    Gentler paths and quieter roads, avoiding the steeper sections found on more demanding routes

  • Looking for something even gentler?

    Our Easy-graded trips keep the terrain flat and the days short, like The Moselle Cycle Path, the Loire Valley cycle paths, Heart of the Lake District and Walking in Burgundy

  • Where do you stay?

    Handpicked B&Bs, guesthouses and small hotels within easy daily reach

  • Do you handle luggage?

    Yes, luggage transfers are included on most trips, so you only carry a day pack. Check the tour for details

  • Can I add extra rest days?

    Yes, we can build in additional rest days to slow the pace further

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