Relaxed Trails of the Amalfi Coast

For this tour, you should have hiking experience, a good basic level of fitness and surefootedness, and have no problem with heights.

Since this is a Slower Adventure trip style we have made every effort to ensure that most walks are fairly short which gives you more time to explore the villages and creates a more relaxed pace. However, even though the walks are short, the terrain, at times, can involve steps and some elevation gain and loss (between +410m and -430m) and at times you will have to negotiate typical Mediterranean terrain which can be rocky, but this is minimal overall. We have also tried to limit the elevation gains and losses as much as possible, but in this region of Italy it is impossible to find walks that are completely flat!

This tour is graded easy to moderate. Within the tour, individual days may vary in difficulty, with some walks a little tougher or easier than the overall grade suggests.

We specifically choose your hotels to ensure you enjoy every minute of your stay. All offer a warm welcome to walkers, traditional hospitality and delicious local food and drink. Because this is a popular area, early booking is highly recommended, especially for June to September. We'll always try to use the hotels described in your itinerary, but due to limited availability at busy times, we may need to book you into an alternative of the same or better standard, with details noted on your accommodation sheet. Room upgrades are available at some hotels too, so just ask our team at the time of booking if you're interested.

It's easy to add an extra night at any point in your itinerary, or at the beginning or end of your tour - just let us know when booking.

Yes, solo travelers are very welcome on this tour. There will be a supplement because some costs, like transfers, aren't shared. Or if you'd like to book a single room, just ask. These are available for a supplement.

We'd recommend solo travelers have some experience hiking and navigating alone, given the varied terrain on this route.

Breakfast is included each morning - in Italy this is generally a light continental breakfast with baked goods. Lunch and dinner aren't included, but you'll find plenty of options at your hotel or nearby restaurants. The food of the Amalfi Coast draws heavily on local produce, with seafood and gnocchi alla sorrentina among the traditional specialities worth trying.

This tour is available from late March to October, and you can start on any date in the season. We'd recommend avoiding the end of July into late August, as this is the hottest time of year and can make for uncomfortable hiking - hotel bookings are also difficult to secure then, given it's the Italian summer holiday period, and the trails tend to be more crowded.

Spring is lovely here, with April, May and June especially pleasant, and May is when most of the wildflowers are in bloom. Autumn is also a great time to visit, with golden and red tones across the landscape making September and October well worth considering.

If you're planning to travel in early July, late August or September, we'd recommend booking around 6 months ahead to secure the best choice of accommodation, and it helps to have some flexibility with your dates.

Summers here are long and hot, with July and August the warmest months - temperatures can climb above 86°F/30°C during the day, so it's worth starting early to miss the heat and carrying plenty of water. The months either side of summer are sunny but a little cooler, which some travelers prefer. Due to more frequent bursts of heavy rainfall in recent years, occasional mud or landslides have affected the area - our local partners keep us informed of any risk, and if a trail needs to be swapped for an alternative, we'll let you know.

Your bags will be collected from your accommodation each day and moved onto your overnight accommodation. We ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to 20kg/44lbs per person.

If you need to bring an extra bag, this must be requested in advance at an extra cost, to avoid a surcharge during your tour.

The routes are waymarked in some areas, but not in all.

Navigation is straightforward using our app which has maps, tracks and daily route info. Simply download the information and tracks for offline use and follow the route on your phone. Once on the trail you do not need signal for the app to work and follow your progress.

Getting to the start

Fly into Naples Airport, from where we offer a private transfer to your first accommodation in Ravello. If you fly into Fiumicino Airport in Rome instead, you'll need to change trains at Roma Termini to reach Salerno, with a total travelling time of about three hours. From Salerno we offer a private transfer on to your first accommodation in Ravello.

Getting from the end

The simplest way to leave is the Curreri shuttle bus from Sorrento to Naples Airport, taking 1 hour 30 minutes. Alternatively, take the Circumvesuviana train to Naples Train Station (1 hour 30 minutes) and then the ALIBUS shuttle bus on to Naples Airport. We can also arrange a private transfer for an additional cost if you'd prefer. Travelling back from Sorrento to Fiumicino Airport in Rome, you'll need to change trains at Napoli Afragola and Roma Termini, with a total travelling time of about 4 hours.

You'll need good hiking shoes or boots, comfortable hiking clothes, waterproofs, a daypack, and we recommend hiking poles. A portable charger for your cell phone is essential. On booking, our Tour Info will give you a complete packing list.

On certain days you can shorten the route or skip it entirely by using a taxi or public transport.

During the walking days, you won't need public buses or trains unless you'd like to skip a stage or use your free time to visit Pompeii. The tour also gives you the chance to visit Positano and Capri by ferry - timetables and fares (payable locally in cash) are available at your hotel, and while you don't need to pre-book, it's worth arriving early for your chosen sailing as ferries can fill up quickly in the busy season.

You'll have free time built into the itinerary to visit the ruins of Pompeii, reachable from Sorrento by bus, car or train. Pack a hat, sunscreen and good walking shoes for the uneven ground, and consider bringing a packed lunch, since the site's cafés can get busy.

It's good practice to carry some cash for small purchases, public restrooms, public transport and hotel tourist taxes, even though most places accept cards.

We highly recommend that you have travel insurance when you book with Macs Adventure. Your policy should cover medical treatment (including repatriation and emergency evacuation by air ambulance or helicopter), injury, death, third-party liability, and trip cancellation