Wildlife Trekking in Western Europe

This 16-day trip covers Italy, France, and Switzerland with guided walks through Venice's canals by motoscafo, plus visits to Florence's UNESCO-protected cathedral and Paris's Louvre and Notre-Dame. Spend time in the Swiss Alps with optional mountain trips, then stroll past Rome's Trevi Fountain and Colosseum.

Watch for humpback whales and orcas hunting fish along the Ofotfjord near Narvik, north of the Arctic Circle between snow-covered peaks and dark blue waters. Hike to the remote Kvalvika Beach through Lofoten's rugged terrain, then trek up Gangsåstoppen mountain in Harstad for panoramic views of the 1200-meter Møysalen peak in the surrounding national park. Navigate the 2.5-kilometer Trollfjord by car to see its narrow cliffs and untouched Arctic wilderness up close.

This 190-mile walk from the Irish Sea to the North Sea covers northern England's best landscapes. Starting at St Bees Head in Cumbria, head through Ennerdale Bridge into Lake District National Park, then up past Rosthwaite to Glenridding near Ullswater. Continue through Yorkshire Dales from Shap to Kirkby Stephen, then to Richmond.

Hike from Bavaria through Tyrol into South Tyrol on the Spieljoch trail at 1,850m with great views of Karwendel and Zillertal Alps before heading to Hochfügen. Cross the Alpine ridge at Pfitscherjoch Pass (2,275m) after seeing the Schlegeis Reservoir dam, then descend to Sterzing's old center. 8-day solo trip, max 12 guests, ages 12+.

Starting from Bavaria's Spitzingsee, the trail continues through Tyrol's Alpbachtal Water Trail, crossing flowering farmhouses in Reith before ascending Reitherkogel for panoramic Zillertal views. The route passes through Sidanjoch Pass alpine farming heritage near Hochfügen, with stops at Rastkogel Hut overlooking the Karwendel Mountains and Tux Alps. This 8-day self-guided trek includes stays in charming 3-4 star accommodations, daily breakfast, and transfers to Schlegeis Reservoir, combining Bavarian tradition with South Tyrolean wine culture.

Cross the main Alpine ridge at Pfitscher Joch (2,275m) on this 8-day self-guided trek from Austria's Zillertal into Italy's South Tyrol through glacier-carved landscapes. Pass the 1970s Schlegeis Reservoir dam and hike through Pfitschtal Valley's shady forests before checking out Sterzing's old center and Merano's palm-lined streets.