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Discovery

There are two different ways to explore our Discovery trips - Drive and Hike, and Rail & Hike. By combining rail and driving options with hiking or biking, you have the flexibility and freedom to cover more ground and explore entire regions the way you want.

Experience the area's highlights and all it has to offer beyond the usual stomping grounds. By meeting locals, learning about their traditions, and discovering their heritage, you'll feel fully immersed in the place.

Each accommodation you stay in has been hand-selected for its convenience, comfort, and warm welcome. Not sure what there is to do or where to eat? From the coziest café and the best brunch spot, to must-see sites and hidden historical landmarks, we can provide personal recommendations and insider suggestions, so you don’t have to worry about researching.

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Top discovery

  • Scotland

    The Highlands & Isle of Skye: Rail & Hike

    The perfect trip to experience the Scottish Highlands and Skye with spectacular train journeys

    • Walking
    • 5–8 days
    from$2,710CAD pp
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  • Switzerland

    The Glacier Express Rail and Hike

    Enjoy the ultimate Switzerland hiking trip - combine Swiss Alp hiking with the Glacier Express

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    from$4,745CAD pp
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  • Norway

    Oslo to Bergen: Rail & Hike

    Travel one of the world’s most scenic railways, hopping off to enjoy fantastic walks along the way

    • Walking
    • 10 days
    from$5,650CAD pp
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  • England

    Discover England: The Lake District to Yorkshire Dales

    Discover England's North, journey through the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales by rail and on foot!

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    from$3,005CAD pp
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  • Glenfinnan Viaduct on the West Highland Line
    Scotland

    Grand Tour of Scotland: Rail & Hike

    Experience Scotland from epic rail journeys to world-class trails and hidden treasures.

    • Walking
    • 13 days
    from$5,530CAD pp
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  • New Zealand

    The Best of New Zealand

    Discover New Zealand, “the land of the long white cloud,” on a journey that pairs scenic drives with unforgettable walks.

    • Walking
    • 26 days
    from$9,175CAD pp
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  • The iconic arched stone bridge at Sligachan
    Scotland

    Grand Tour of Scotland - 8 Days

    Discover the Highlands and the Isle of Skye by rail with optional hikes included.

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    from$3,490CAD pp
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  • Iceland

    Around Iceland: Drive & Hike

    Travel around the Land of Fire and Ice by car and on foot, ticking off its must-see highlights!

    • Walking
    • 15 days
    from$8,350CAD pp
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  • Glenfinnan Viaduct on the West Highland Line
    Scotland

    West Highland Line: Rail & Hike

    Journey through the Highlands by rail and on foot as you trace the iconic West Highland Way.

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    from$2,935CAD pp
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Reasons to pick Discovery

Here's a breakdown of our Discovery trips to help you choose

  • Rail & Hike

    Hop on and watch incredible views of glaciers and vast lochs go by as the train trundles towards your next destination. Hop off to walk sections of fjords, rural Highland routes and Swiss valleys. Each portion of the trip ends in another charming and characterful accommodation.

  • Drive & Hike

    Road trip through dramatic plains and picturesque country lanes to remarkable locations. Park up and navigate loop walks, passing golden beaches of Scotland’s northern reaches, Icelandic waterfalls and other-worldly ruins and formations in Ireland.

  • We've got you!

    Have all the route info and maps in the palm of your hand with our easy navigational app (no internet service needed). And we’re here for you 24/7 just in case you need us.

  • Tried and tested itineraries

    Our trips have been built with our knowledge and expertise and we make in app recommendations based on our first-hand experiences. Must-visit foodie spots, secret vantage points, special sights- you get the idea.

  • Charming Places To Stay

    Wake up feeling refreshed and ready for the adventure ahead in hand-picked local accommodation that’s welcoming and cozy, like a home-away-from-home.

  • Independent Travel at Your Own Pace

    Because you’re not part of a group you can vacation your way. It’s all about having the freedom and flexibility to see the best of a region and make it as active as you like, at the pace you like.

More discovery recommendations

  • Switzerland

    The Glacier Express Rail and Hike

    Enjoy the ultimate Switzerland hiking trip - combine Swiss Alp hiking with the Glacier Express

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    from$4,745CAD pp
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  • Iceland

    Iceland's Scenic South Coast: Drive & Hike

    Explore Iceland’s dramatic south coast on an action-packed drive and hike tour.

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    from$3,845CAD pp
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  • New Zealand

    New Zealand: South Island Adventure

    Walk and explore the length and breadth of New Zealand’s South Island on this drive and hike tour

    • Walking
    • 19 days
    from$7,570CAD pp
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