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Trips of Your Dreams

Dream Hiking & Biking Vacations

Some trips stay on your list for years. Macs Adventure is a leader in self-guided travel, and we plan the routes people dream about, from Scotland's West Highland Way to the Tour du Mont Blanc, the Camino de Santiago and the Alta Via 1. Discover dream like vacations that fly under the radar like Madeira's Flower Island or Japan's Kumano Kodo.

Walk a famous long-distance trail like the Cotswold Way, cycle the Highlights of Puglia or the Loire Valley in Style, or combine rail and hiking across Scotland for a Grand Tour Every trip is self-guided, so you choose the dates and the pace, and we book the rooms and move your luggage.

20+ years of experience and 24,000+ reviews stand behind every route.

  • Glen Coe

    Glencoe on the West Highland Way

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    Japan's Kumano Kodo

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    Italy's Dolomites

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    Mont Blanc trekking

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    Dingle Way to Dunmore Head

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    Misty mornings on Madeira the Flower Island

15 hand-picked routes

  • Scotland

    West Highland Way

    • Walking
    • 5–11 days
    • Easy - Moderate to Moderate - Challenging
    from$1,885CAD pp
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  • France · Spain

    Camino Frances

    • Walking
    • 7–57 days
    • Easy to Moderate
    from$1,340CAD pp
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  • France · Italy · Switzerland

    Tour du Mont Blanc in Comfort

    • Walking
    • 5–14 days
    • Moderate - Challenging
    from$2,480CAD pp
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  • England

    Cotswold Way

    • Walking
    • 5–12 days
    • Easy - Moderate to Moderate - Challenging
    from$1,675CAD pp
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  • Republic of Ireland

    The Dingle Way

    • Walking
    • 6–10 days
    • Moderate
    from$1,530CAD pp
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  • Scotland

    Fife Coastal Path

    • Walking
    • 5–8 days
    • Easy - Moderate to Moderate
    from$1,645CAD 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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  • Portugal

    Madeira: The Flower Island

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Moderate
    from$3,050CAD pp
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  • Italy

    Cycle the Highlights of Puglia

    • Cycling
    • 7–9 days
    • Easy - Moderate to Moderate
    from$2,490CAD pp
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  • Japan

    Kumano Kodo Trail

    • Walking
    • 6–9 days
    • Moderate
    from$2,870CAD pp
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  • Italy

    Highlights of the Alta Via 1 in Comfort

    • Walking
    • 9 days
    • Moderate
    from$4,070CAD pp
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  • Portugal

    Rota Vicentina: The Wild Algarve

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Moderate
    from$2,350CAD pp
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  • France

    Cycle the Loire In Style

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

    Discover England: The Lake District to Yorkshire Dales

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$3,005CAD pp
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  • New Zealand

    Highlights of New Zealand

    • Walking
    • 14 days
    • Moderate
    from$7,075CAD 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 Trips of Your Dreams

  • What counts as a dream trip?

    Our dream trips are the routes travelers ask about most: famous long-distance trails, pilgrimages and scenic cycle routes. Each one is self-guided and graded, so you can match it to your fitness.

  • Do I need to be an experienced hiker or cyclist?

    No. Trips are graded from easy to challenging, and many classic routes have shorter or gentler versions.

  • Which destinations are included?

    Scotland, England, Ireland, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Japan and New Zealand, among others. Browse by country for the full list.

  • Can I combine trips?

    Yes. Many travelers link a long trail with a rail and hike trip or add extra nights in a city. Our team can help you plan the sequence.

  • When should I book?

    Popular routes sell out for peak months, so book as early as you can. Start dates are flexible within each trip's season.

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