Tracks n Trips Brochure

Tracks n Trips offers guided walking holidays across several scenic destinations, including Andalucia in Southern Spain, Mallorca in the Balearic Islands, and Tuscany in Northern Italy. Walks combine leisurely mountain and coastal routes with the chance to explore the flora, fauna and culture of each area.

Destinations and Accommodation

Tracks n Trips bases its holidays in privately-owned, family-run accommodation to give walkers an authentic experience of each region.

• Tuscany: a family-run hotel on a half-board basis, with home cooking including anti-pasta, pasta, a main course and dessert. Cultural visits to Florence and the medieval walled town of Lucca are possible.
• Andalucia: traditional village houses or a small hotel, with Andalucian cuisine available in the village restaurants and an optional visit to Granada.
• Mallorca: a two-centre holiday with four nights in a family-run hotel in the coastal resort of Puerto de Soller and three nights at the monastery at Lluc, dining in the refectory; optional visits to Deia, Valdemosa or Palma.
• Transylvania (Romania): a holiday that includes a visit to the famous "Dracula's castle" at Bran and the medieval town of Brasov.

Guided Walks and Fitness Grades

All holidays feature guided walks led by professional guides with experience and knowledge of the area. Walks are generally aimed at people with a moderate level of fitness and are graded as follows:

• Easy: walking 4–5 hours, around 6–8 miles, with less than 1,000 ft of ascent.
• Moderate: walking 5–7 hours, around 7–10 miles, with up to 3,000 ft of ascent.
• Strenuous: walking 7 hours or more, 8+ miles, with up to 5,000 ft of ascent.

Most of the breaks and holidays fall into the easy or moderate category.

Customised and Specialist Trips

Tracks n Trips can customise guided walking holidays for groups anywhere in the UK, including Shropshire, the Yorkshire Dales, Pembrokeshire, the Lake District, Wales, Devon and the Cotswolds, arranging accommodation, leaders and meal packages. The company is a supplier to Spice, Activity Group, and can also customise group holidays in Mallorca, Tuscany, Romania, New Zealand and Andalucia. Customised treks to Nepal's Annapurna or Everest regions can be organised through a partner organisation and expedition leader Kuman, with a minimum of two persons. There is also a programme of activities, breaks and holidays for single parents and their children.

Responsible Tourism and Safety

The company operates a philosophy of responsible tourism, staying in privately-owned hotels, eating in local family-run restaurants, buying provisions locally, using local transport and ensuring walks are sensitive to the environment. All leaders hold first aid certificates and are experienced navigators, carrying a first aid kit and mobile phone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Tracks n Trips run its walking holidays?

Holidays are offered in Andalucia in Southern Spain, Mallorca in the Balearic Islands, Tuscany in Northern Italy and Transylvania in Romania, with customised options elsewhere.

How fit do I need to be?

Walks are generally aimed at people with a moderate level of fitness and are graded easy, moderate or strenuous, with most current breaks falling into the easy or moderate categories.

Are flights included?

You can book a holiday with flights included, with the company trying to arrange flights from your preferred regional airport. Alternatively you can arrange your own flight and, if you meet the transfer arrangements, transfers will be included. Budget airlines fly to all relevant airports for overseas trips other than Romania.

What dining is provided?

Dining varies by destination, from half board with home cooking in Tuscany to meals in the monastery refectory in Mallorca and local restaurants in Andalucia.

Can you arrange holidays for groups?

Yes, group walking holidays can be customised anywhere in the UK as well as in Mallorca, Tuscany, Romania, New Zealand and Andalucia, with accommodation, leaders and meal packages arranged.

Are the guides experienced?

All walks are led by professional guides who hold first aid certificates and are experienced navigators and leaders, carrying a first aid kit and mobile phone.

This brochure is part of the Catalink archive and may no longer be available to order. The information above describes Tracks n Trips. For current details, visit the company's official website.