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Hiking Vacations in November

Hiking Vacations in November

November is a quietly brilliant month to hike. Japan's autumn color reaches the lower trails of the Kumano Kodo, New Zealand moves into early summer, and Madeira, Malta and the south of France stay mild while the rest of Europe winds down.

Walk the ancient pilgrim paths of the Kumano Kodo as the leaves turn, take a New Zealand Drive & Hike as summer begins, follow Madeira's levada trails through laurel forest, explore the coves and cliffs of Malta and Gozo, or hike from Provence's mountains down to the Mediterranean.

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  • A place these routes go

    Takahara, Kumano Kodo, Japan

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    Malta

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    Queen Charlotte Track, New Zealand

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    Levada trails, Madeira

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    Cassis, Provence, France

9 hand-picked routes

  • France · Spain

    Camino Frances

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

    Algarve Coastal Trails

    • Walking
    • 7 days
    • Moderate
    from$2,295CAD pp
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  • Portugal

    Madeira: The Flower Island

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

    Kumano Kodo Trail

    • Walking
    • 6–9 days
    • Moderate
    from$2,870CAD pp
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  • Malta & Gozo

    Walking on Malta & Gozo

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$1,775CAD pp
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  • Italy

    Relaxed Trails of Tuscany

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

    The Best of New Zealand

    • Walking
    • 26 days
    • Moderate
    from$9,175CAD pp
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  • France

    Provence: Mountains to the Mediterranean

    • Walking
    • 7 days
    • Moderate
    from$3,000CAD pp
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  • New Zealand

    New Zealand: South Island Adventure

    • Walking
    • 19 days
    • Moderate
    from$7,570CAD pp
    View Route

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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!

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Get to know Hiking Vacations in November

Why November is one of our favorite quiet months.

  • Where's the best place to hike in November?

    Japan's Kumano Kodo for late autumn color, Madeira, Malta and Provence for mild European trails, and New Zealand for early summer - less crowded than December.

  • What's the weather like in November?

    Madeira averages 65-72°F and Malta 62-70°F. Provence is cooler, around 50-60°F. Japan's Kumano Kodo region is typically 50-64°F, and New Zealand's early summer 60-72°F.

  • Is November good for New Zealand?

    Yes - Great Walks are fully open and conditions are settled, without the peak demand of the December-January peak-travel window.

  • Where will I stay in November?

    Traditional guesthouses on the Kumano Kodo, hand-picked hotels in Madeira and Malta, village hotels in Provence, and comfortable lodges across New Zealand.

  • How busy are November routes?

    Quieter than the December-January winter-sun rush in Europe, and quieter than New Zealand's Christmas peak too - a genuinely good month for availability.

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