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Easier & Relaxed Adventures

Highlights
  • Easy alpine hikes and scenic walks designed for all experience levels
  • Flat, well-marked paths ideal for easy biking and gentle outdoor adventures
  • A great choice for first-time hikers or anyone new to active travel
  • Perfect for travelers seeking a relaxing, rejuvenating adventure getaway
  • Relaxing Rail & Hike trips for stress-free exploring at your own pace  

Discover how an easy hiking tour can be the perfect active escape—no extreme fitness required. Outdoor adventures offer all the mood-boosting, feel-good benefits, from improved wellness to unforgettable scenery, without the pressure of a strenuous trek.

Whether you're new to walking holidays or simply prefer a slower, more relaxing pace, our easy hiking and gentle biking trips let you enjoy the outdoors your way. Travel slowly, soak in the landscapes, and choose routes that care for both body and mind—ideal for those craving a refreshing, low-stress adventure vacation.

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  • Best Easy Hiking Tours

    Discover the joy of easy self-guided hiking with Macs Adventure—where the planning is done for you, and the journey is yours to enjoy. Wander gentler trails through the storybook villages of the Cotswolds, soak up sweeping Alpine views in Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland, meander between vineyards and half-timbered towns in Alsace, or savor sun-kissed paths and lakeside strolls in Italy.

    Perfect for relaxed explorers, these trips offer flexible routes, charming stays, and the freedom to hike at your own pace.

    Hikers Stop to Rest and admire views on The Alsace Wine Route
  • Best Easy Discovery Tours

    Experience the best of Europe at a relaxed pace with Macs Adventure’s easy self-guided Rail & Hike tours. Combine scenic train journeys with gentle walks—ride the legendary Glacier Express through Switzerland’s soaring peaks, explore England’s charming countryside from the Cotswolds to Cornwall by rail, and discover Scotland’s dramatic landscapes on the iconic Grand Tour by Rail.

    With flexible routes, handpicked stays, and seamless connections, it’s the easiest way to see more while traveling slow.

    Best Easy Discovery Tours

Featured Tours - Easier & Relaxed Adventures

Classic Routes
Type Classic Routes
7 Days

20 Reviews

Heart of the Lake District

Enjoy gentle walks in the heart of the Lake District, based in Ambleside, Grasmere and Keswick.
From $1,499.00
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Classic Routes
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5 Days

313 Reviews

Escape to the Cotswold Way | 5 Days

Highlight the pretty villages & landmarks through 3 hiking days. Time for pints and afternoon teas!
From $899.00
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Discovery
Type Discovery
8 Days

12 Reviews

Grand Tour of Scotland by Rail | 8 Days

Discover the Highlands and the Isle of Skye by rail with optional hikes included.
From $1,959.00
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Pilgrimages
Type Pilgrimages
12 Days

262 Reviews

Relaxed Camino Final Stage - Sarria to Santiago

Hike the final stage of the Camino leisurely in 10 days, covering less than 9-10 miles per day.
From $1,499.00
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Discovery
Type Discovery
10 Days

4 Reviews

Discover England: Cotswolds to the Cornwall Coast

Discover the storybook charm of the Cotswolds and captivating beauty of the Cornwall Coast.
From $2,095.00
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Slower Adventures
Type Slower Adventures
8 Days

64 Reviews

Best of the Bernese Oberland

Explore the Bernese Oberland on foot with a choice of classic walks between alpine villages
From $2,699.00
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In Style
Type In Style
6 Days

13 Reviews

Cycle the Loire In Style

Relaxing cycling in the Loire Valley by day then dine and stay in upscale châteaux hotels by night.
From $3,099.00
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Slower Adventures
Type Slower Adventures
7 Days

9 Reviews

Relaxed Trails of Tuscany

A relaxed and easy-going hiking tour of Tuscany, with time for cultural and historical immersion
From $1,570.00
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Discovery
Type Discovery
8 Days

9 Reviews

The Glacier Express Rail and Hike

Cross the Swiss Alps on the famous Glacier Express
From $2,799.00
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Classic Routes
Type Classic Routes
7 Days

41 Reviews

The Moselle Cycle Path

Relaxed cycling through Germany's most famous wine region along the banks of the Moselle River.
From $1,339.00
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Slower Adventures
Type Slower Adventures
5 Days

55 Reviews

Alsace Wine Route Short Break

Walk from the village of Ribeauvillé to Eguisheim on this short break itinerary
From $999.00
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Slower Adventures
Type Slower Adventures
7 Days

185 Reviews

Best of the Dingle Way

Walk the best of Ireland’s Dingle Peninsula, staying in comfortable and characterful hotels
From $1,999.00
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