2027’s Most Popular Adventures

2027 is the year for adventure. These five routes top the wish list year after year. Here’s why they’re worth planning ahead for. 

Tour du Mont Blanc 

One massif, three countries, and the finest Alpine scenery in Europe. The Tour du Mont Blanc circles the highest mountain in the Alps through France, Italy and Switzerland – glaciers overhead, flower-filled valleys below, and a real sense of achievement when you complete another day. It’s a challenge, no question. But it’s one you’ll be talking about for decades. Go traditional with hut-to-hut stays, or take on the trail In Comfort with hotels, luggage transfers and a hot shower at the end of each day. Either way, our Alpine specialists have hiked every step – and July and August departures are always the first to fill. 

Camino de Santiago – a Holy Year in 2027 

2027 is a Holy Year on the Camino de Santiago – the first since 2022, and a once-in-five-or-six-years chance to arrive in Santiago when the cathedral’s Holy Door is open. Whether you walk the classic Camino Francés, follow the ocean along the Portuguese Coastal Way, or start in the mountains on the original Camino route - Camino Primitivo - the Camino crosses three countries and every kind of landscape – quiet farmland, medieval villages, and that unforgettable final stretch into Santiago’s old town. Walk for the spirit of it, the camaraderie of fellow pilgrims, or simply the joy of a long walk with your Compostela certificate waiting at the end. With routes and trip lengths to suit every fitness level, there’s a Camino for you – but Holy Year demand means 2027 dates won’t hang around. 

West Highland Way 

The West Highland Way is where Macs Adventure began – 96 miles from the edge of Glasgow to Fort William, past Loch Lomond, across Rannoch Moor and up the Devil’s Staircase, finishing in the shadow of Ben Nevis. It’s Scotland’s most famous long-distance trail for good reason, and after 20+ years arranging it, nobody knows it better than we do. Expect big Highland scenery, cozy nights in hand-picked guesthouses and inns, and plenty of Scottish culture along the way – a dram of whiskey here, haggis and shortbread there. Finish it, and you’ve earned every bit of the story.

Alta Via 1  

The Alta Via 1 is the classic high route through the Dolomites – pale limestone towers, high passes and hut-to-hut nights in traditional rifugios, where hearty Italian cooking comes as standard. It's the most doable of the Dolomites high routes – no climbing required, just a good head for big scenery. The summer season is short, so 2027 dates are worth claiming early. 

Isle of Skye 

Skye is Scotland turned up to eleven. Walk beneath the Old Man of Storr, weave through the pinnacles of the Quiraing, and end each day with fresh seafood, a Talisker whiskey dram and a cozy island stay. The Isle of Skye packs more drama into a week than most routes manage in two – it’s a popular spot for good reason, so booking ahead really matters. 

New Zealand 
The long-haul adventure that's back on the wish list. Walk golden beaches on the Abel Tasman, alpine passes in the Southern Alps, and trails that feel a world away – because they are. A 2027 trip needs planning now, and that's exactly why it's trending. 

The Cotswolds 
England at its most easy-going – honey-stone villages, rolling farmland and a proper pub at the end of each day. The Cotswold Way keeps winning over first-time hikers, and 2027's early bookers are snapping up the best village stays. 

Dingle Way 
Ireland's west coast is having a moment. The Dingle Way loops the peninsula through fishing villages, empty beaches and big Atlantic views – with live music and a pint of the black stuff never far away. Word has well and truly got out. 

Bernese Oberland 
Switzerland's greatest hits in one region – the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau above, flower-filled meadows and rattling mountain trains below. Hut nights or hotel comfort, it's Alpine hiking made easy. And 2027 demand is already climbing. 

Fife Coastal Path 
Scotland's coastal secret is out. Fishing harbors, clifftop paths and golden sands link the East Neuk's prettiest villages, with fresh seafood and St Andrews along the way. Gentler than the Highlands – and all the better for it. 

Cycling the Canal du Midi 
Slow travel, done properly. Pedal flat, tree-lined towpaths past vineyards, locks and sun-baked villages from Toulouse towards the Med. It's France at cycling pace – and one of the easiest ways to make 2027 the year you swap four wheels for two. 

Pedal at your own pace through some of Europe's most rewarding landscapes. Whether you're dreaming of quiet countryside, sun-soaked coastlines, or routes rich in culture and cuisine, the below trips are the biking tours travelers love most. 2027 bookings are now open, so you can secure your preferred dates before they're gone.

• Canal du Midi
• Cycle the Highlights of Puglia
• Cycle Sicily's South
• Authentic Algarve by Bike  
• Venice to Poreč
• Camino Portugués by Bike

The journey is just as memorable as the destination. Blend walking with scenic railways, boat trips, self-drive adventures, and unforgettable local experiences on our most popular Discovery tours listed below. Book your 2027 adventure now for the widest choice of departures and stays.

• The Highlands & Isle of Skye: Rail & Hike
• Grand Tour of Scotland: Rail & Hike 
• Highlights of New Zealand
• Outer Hebrides Island Hopscotch: Drive & Hike
• West Highland Line: Rail & Hike