What's included on a March hiking vacation?

Accommodation every night, luggage transfers between stops, route notes and maps in our app, and 24/7 support. Flights aren't included.

Is luggage transfer included on March routes?

On most of our March routes, yes - your bag travels ahead while you carry a light daypack. Our New Zealand Drive & Hikes are the exception, since you'll have your own vehicle. Each tour page confirms what's included.

What countries can I hike in during March?

New Zealand, Portugal (including Madeira) and Spain are our strongest March destinations, with Scotland and Malta also open as spring begins.

Can I hike solo in March?

Yes. Solo travelers are welcome on our March routes, and quieter early-season trails suit solo hikers well.

What grades are available in March?

Grades range from Easy to Challenging depending on the route. Each tour page shows its grade, and our Adventure Specialists can help you choose the right fit.

What gear do I need for March hiking?

A waterproof jacket, good hiking boots and warm layers - March weather in Europe can shift quickly, and New Zealand's autumn evenings turn cool. Full gear lists come with your booking.

Can I customize my March itinerary?

Yes – while our routes are expertly planned and fine-tuned by our team, you can add rest days, extra nights before or after, or book trips back to back. Get in touch and we’ll help you find the right fit.

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Hiking Vacations in March

March is a month of contrasts. New Zealand settles into a calm, golden early autumn, Portugal and southern Spain wake up to spring wildflowers, and the Camino de Santiago's walking season gets underway.

Explore New Zealand at your own pace on a Drive & Hike as the summer crowds thin out, follow Madeira's levada trails, or hike Portugal's Rota Vicentina, and Algarve coast. In Andalucía, the white villages of Ronda and the Sierra de Grazalema are at their greenest. And if the Camino or Scotland's West Highland Way is on your list, March is a quieter time to start.

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What's open for hiking in March?
New Zealand in its early autumn, Portugal - Madeira, the Rota Vicentina and the Algarve - and Andalucía's Ronda. The Camino de Santiago season gets underway too.
What's the weather like in March?
Portugal and southern Spain average 60-68°F with a good chance of sun, and Madeira stays mild at around 65-70°F. Northern Spain on the Camino is cooler, around 45-60°F. New Zealand's autumn runs 55-68°F.
Is March too early for UK hiking?
Not if you pack for changeable weather. The West Highland Way sees its first walkers of the year in March, though April onward is more dependable in the Highlands.
Where will I stay in March?
Comfortable lodges and hotels across New Zealand, hand-picked hotels in Madeira, Sintra and the Douro Valley, coastal guesthouses along the Rota Vicentina and Algarve, village inns in Andalucía, and hand-picked guesthouses along the Camino.
How fit do I need to be for March routes?
Our March routes suit most active adults, from gentle coastal walks to longer days on the Camino. Check each tour's grade, or ask an Adventure Specialist which fits you best.

Hiking Vacations in March