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Patagonia in the southernmost portion of South America contains some of the most awe-inspiring scenery in the world. It is a land of wilderness where broad expanses of pampa meet the glacially sculpted spires of the Andes. Unique in its flora and fauna, and the wind blows strongly here much of the time. This high level holiday includes the spectacular 5-night 'W' trek in Las Torres del Paine National Park taking you to the foot of the soaring spires of Las Torres and close to Glacier Grey. We will also visit the spectacular Moreno glacier where huge blocks fall off into Lake Argentino to float away as ice bergs. The holiday finishes with 3 days walking in the magnificent Mt Fitzroy region of the Andes, including walking past Laguna de los Tres to reach close up views of Fitzroy's incredible North Face. Though not at altitude, non-technical, with day pack only, the walking in these areas is strenuous with plenty of 'up', and some long days in challenging terrain. The accommodation will be in hotels in Buenos Aries, tents or refuges on trek, and a hostel in Chalten near Fitzroy. Besides the internal flight between Buenos Aries and El Calafete, there will be a total 19 hours of transfer by minibus during the trip: north on Route 40 to the Paine National Park, and south to el Chalten. The first and last nights are spent in Buenos Aries with time to relax, take a city tour, see the historic area of San Isidro, or shop for souvenirs. The holiday includes the flight from London Heathrow to Buenos Aires. (See WW website Accommodation page for the full itinerary).

Includes: all breakfasts, 10 packed lunches, 7 evening meals; international flight incl. fuel surcharges & taxes; transfers & transport to walks/trek; local guide Maria; porters, & most other costs. Atol No. 6497

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A fabulous 2-week intermediate holiday in Nepal. Includes time in Kathmandu and Pokhara, and a 6-day tea house trek in the Annapurna region...

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The incredible experience of trekking in Nepal need not be purely for high level walkers. The Hindu and Buddhist temples of Kathmandu, the amazing medieval city of Baktapur, the serenity of Phewa Tal ('Fish Tail Lake') in Pokhara, and the breath taking views of the Himalaya are all features of this intermediate holiday to Nepal with Linda - including a 6-day circular trek to Gorapani in the Annapurna region. At Gorapani, weather permitting, we'll climb Poon Hill and watch the sun rise over the magnificent Annapurna range. There'll be bamboo forests and huge rhododendron trees in flower, monkeys in the trees, steep stone steps that we'll take as slowly as we need, and little villages dotting the terraced hillsides where we'll stop for tea. While staying at Pokhara before the trek, we will have a warm-up walk to Sunrise View at Sarankot, and maybe cross the lake by boat to climb to the Peace Temple for another special view of the mountains. The walks on this holiday are to the full limit of Intermediate, and on one trekking day we will be walking uphill for 6 hours. Our accommodation over this holiday will vary from 3-star hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara to simple tea houses on the trek (basic accommodation with clean rooms and filtered water. Some have squat toilets). Luggage is transported for you - you carry a day pack only.

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Holiday price: 14 night holiday, 13 of the nights are in Nepal: part board in Kathmandu & Pokhara, full board in tea houses on trek
Ensuite twin rooms shared with another member of the group.

Includes: 13 nights in Nepal in Kathmandu hotel & Pokhara hotel or simple lodges ('tea houses') on trek, indirect return flight to Kathmandu (overnight out/dayflight back), breakfasts in Kathmandu & Pokhara, all food on trek, all transport in Nepal & transport of luggage on trek, + guided walks & trek. Atol No. 6497

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La Gomera is one of the smallest of the inhabited Canary islands, 30 minutes south of Tenerife by ferry. Few places in the world have the natural wealth of this circular volcanic island: misty northern laurel forests, scorched canyons, grand rock monoliths, palm groves, and sea cliffs plunging to crystal clear water below. Ancient tracks and trails thread through this landscape, allowing us to make an anti-clockwise circuit of the central volcanic massif, Alto de Garajonay. After a first hotel night in San Sebastian, we'll walk from Agulo to Vallehermosa, staying here at another comfortable small hotel for 2 nights to allow a stunning sea cliff walk in this corner of the island. We then ascend to characterful Pension Sonia in Chipude, high on the central massif and close to the summit. The next day is long but breathtaking, descending to Playa Santiago on the sunny south coast for 2 nights in apartments by the sea - a wonderful place to take a rest day or catch a boat trip around the island. From here our last day's walk back to San Sebastian is striking. We then have a last night in San Sebastian to celebrate before catching the ferry back to Tenerife for our flights home. Guided by Marian. (You carry a day pack only - luggage is transported).

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Price includes: 7 nights part board in small hotels, pension & appartment
Sharing twin rooms with another member of the group.
Includes: flight from Gatwick or Manchester to Tenerife, ferry to La Gomera, luggage transport & all transport on the island, breakfasts, packed lunches, + guided walks. Atol No. 6497

Not included: evening meals (main courses from £12)

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The first night of this exciting Intermediate May Day trek in Snowdonia will start from a new accommodation - the Dol Peris Hotel in Llanberis which is easy to reach by train then local bus from Bangor. That first evening we'll eat out together in Llanberis (not included - from £12), then the next morning we'll set off for 2 nights at the Snowdon Ranger youth hostel beside beautiful Llyn Cwellyn (Llyn means lake), walking there over the saddle between Foel Goch and Moel Cynghorion, and maybe detouring over Moel Cynghorion for great views of Snowdon. On our second full day we can do a circular walk onto Mynydd Mawr which will tempt us from across the lake. From here we will see Snowdon again, and the striking Nantlle ridge closer by. From the top we'll take the path over Craig y Bera, so we can descend for refreshment at the Cwellyn Arms before walking back to the hostel. On the last day we'll return to Llanberis starting on the bridle path, and this time heading east from the saddle to walk over Foel Goch and onto Moel Eilio, with wonderful views back to Llyn Cwellyn on one side, and forward to Llyn Dwythwch and the Llanberis lakes on the other. It's all too good to miss, so don't book your train home before 4pm! Guided by Anita.

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Price includes: 1 night part board at Dol Peris B&B, & 2 nights full board at Snowdon Ranger hostel
Staying in shared ensuite rooms at the B&B, and a dormitory at the hostel shared with other members of the group.

Includes: breakfasts, packed lunches, 2 evening meals, all luggage transport between hostels, + guided walks.

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The West Highland Way is one of the most breathtaking long distance paths, following ancient trails steeped in history through some of the most spectacular scenery in Britain - from the Scottish lowlands near Glasgow to Fort William near the foot of Ben Nevis in the Highlands. There'll be bluebells on the shores of Loch Lomond, dramatic waterfalls in Glen Falloch, the bleak expanses of Rannoch Moor, and the dramatic Highland scenery of Glencoe and Lairigmor. We start from Drymen, missing out the first road walking section from Glasgow. From Drymen it is 83 glorious miles to Fort William, averaging 12 miles and 340m of ascent a day over 7 walking days. On the way we stay mostly in ensuite twin rooms in B&Bs, old coaching inns, and small hotels. (No nights in hostels this year). Guided by Sue M. (Luggage is transported by taxi).

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Price includes: 8 nights part board in Hotels, Inns, & B&Bs
Staying in twins and 3-bedded rooms, mostly with ensuite facilities.

Includes: breakfasts, packed lunches, all luggage transport, return journey to Drymen or Glasgow Central station + guided walks. (Inexpensive lift from Glasgow Central station to Drymen available).

Not included: evening meals (from approx £15)

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Rum is a diamond shaped jewel of a place - an island of the Inner Hebrides of spectacular wildness and beauty. Its glaciated 'cullins' (high rocks) Askival, Hellival, Trollaval, and Orval, started life near the equator, and are the shattered remnants of a once huge volcano. Apart from its incredible scenery, Rum has been a nature reserve for over 40 years. We may be lucky and see otters fishing along the shores of Loch Scresort, or red deer and wild goats in the heather as we walk. Golden eagles often soar above the Cullins, while Shearwaters nest on their slopes and skim the sea in significant numbers. There are many fabulous high walks to choose from here, often off-path through the heather - along high cliffs overlooking the sea, onto peaks with stunning views, or looking north to the Skye Cullins from beautiful Kilmory Sands. To access the best parts of this island, we will stay for 2 nights in a bothy, walking there low level with 3 days' food and gear, living in very simple bothy conditions with water from a nearby stream and sleeping mats on the floor - a real Scottish walking experience! The rest of the time our base will be the hostel in extraordinary Kinloch Castle near Loch Scresort. Trains run from Glasgow to Malaig, and from Malaig you catch the regular Rum ferry which is a magical journey in itself.

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Price includes: 6 nights full board in Kinloch Castle hostel & bothy
Staying in small hostel dormitories or basic bothy shared with other members of the group.

Includes: breakfasts, packed lunches, evening meals, bothy + guided walks. (Bring sleeping bag, sleeping mat, lightweight camping knife, fork, spoon, large bowl or plate & cup).

Not included: Ferry to Rum (£8 approx each way)

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