Keep your cool on these active vacations that make the most of Europe, away from the intensity of the summer heat. We’ve rounded up all the top spots for your summer adventures.
Explore quintessential England walking the Cotswold way or one of our other carefully curated Cotswolds tours. Delightful countryside and picture perfect towns with historic honey-colored buildings and cozy village pubs.
Ancient trails and pilgrimage epics, explore rural Japan to truly experience tradition. The Kumano Kodo is a UNESCO World Heritage pilgrimage trail, and walking both it and the Camino can give you the honor of being a dual pilgrim.
The Great Walks of New Zealand are a selection of designated trails offering some of the finest walking across diverse terrain and landscapes.
Filled with active days on unforgettable routes, these trips have been designed with the journey at their core. Take on national trails, the great walks of the world, pedal long-distance paths, and achieve something great.
Take your time to immerse yourself in the local culture and scenery. We believe that active travel is the best way to get to know a destination, but with typically lower mileage, we've made sure you'll have plenty time to pause and take it all in.
The best known pilgrimage is the Camino de Santiago. The Camino is not just one path. It is a network of routes across the world which lead to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. The most popular of these is the French Way or "Camino Frances".
From boutique hotels, to wine estates in spectacular locations, to country castles. Each accommodation is hand-picked for superior comfort. This is active travel when you want to treat yourself, with ample opportunity for great food and wine!
Discovery tours allow you to get to know the full spectrum of your destination. Join up fabulous hikes on a drive & hike adventure, or soak up iconic scenery by rail. See all the highlights in one carefully curated itinerary.
Scotland's best-loved long distance trail is a must for any hiker. Walk 96 miles through some of Scotland's most iconic scenery and complete one of the world's best walks.
Explore the UK and Europe on a self-guided biking adventure. Pedal at your own pace and discover ever-changing landscapes, with luggage transfers and comfortable and convenient places to stay included.
Pack in all the highlights, from the majestic highlands to historic cities, ancient ruins to spectacular castles. Drive & hike, take the train, or purely self drive options are available.
The Camino de Santiago in Spain is the heart of the modern pilgrimage world and every year thousands take to its various paths to trek to Santiago de Compostela.
Order our free travel catalog and get inspired by hidden gems, customer stories, and unforgettable experiences. Browse the pages, then explore the paths.
Self-guided adventure combines all the best elements of solo exploration and DIY travel. Get started by exploring our destinations to find your perfect adventure—booked by us, led by you.
At Macs, we focus on four key areas where we can make a real difference. Measuring our carbon footprint, maintaining and restoring trails, becoming B Corp certified, and advocating for low-impact self-guided travel.
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