Walking and hiking allow you to experience the city or countryside. Momentarily, you are one with the environment and are able to meet friendly locals. A lifestyle concierge can arrange walking or hiking tours for you on your vacation based on your interest in the city or countryside, with paths that depend on your personal preferences. Your lifestyle concierge can arrange guided excursions or self-guided routes that are sent to your mobile device's GPS system, allowing for some alone time with your surroundings.
Costa Rica
The cool mountain air in the Monteverde Cloud Forest is a welcome retreat from the heat of the coast. Bring a lightweight raincoat since the wispy clouds bring a gentle rain to this beautiful wilderness. Hike over suspension bridges and elevated platforms on the Skywalk tour. Breathe clean mountain air and enjoy the moss-covered trees, wild orchids, birds and butterflies. Visit the frog pond and Butterfly Gardens. The beautiful Cloud Forest Lodge offers a spectacular view of the Gulf of Nicoya along with gourmet meals.
You may also enjoy hiking the Manual Antonio National Park near Quepos or the Corcovado National Park on the Osa Peninsula. The area features eco-lodges built into the jungle–don't be surprised to see and hear howler monkeys, toucans and parrots. With luxurious accommodations, gourmet meals made of fresh local produce served outdoors, and relaxing spa treatments you'll indulge without any of the guilt.
Southwest Ireland
Walk along the pathways of Ireland's Dingle Peninsula on trails marked Sli na Slainte or Path to Health. There are trails throughout Ireland with this designation from the Irish Heart Foundation to encourage walking.
Hiking the Dingle Peninsula, the westernmost point in the British Isles, will take you past farms, ancient ruins and a spectacular seashore. The peninsula, also known as Corca Dhuibhne, stretches 30 miles into the Atlantic allowing for continuous ocean views.
The Dingle Skellig Hotel and Peninsula Spa on the coast offers luxury accommodations and spa treatments. Dine on Ireland's finest cuisine at the hotel or down a locally-brewed pint at a nearby pub.
Switzerland
You may have skied the Swiss Alps in the winter but hiking along the Alpine lakes and meadows in summer and fall is a different experience. Switzerland offers many challenging mountain hikes and 57 obstacle-free paths along lakes and rivers. Day hikes are accessible from any of the cities and resort areas.
You can take guided hikes arranged by your lifestyle concierge for several days that include great meals and overnight accommodations in charming mountain inns, meeting other friendly hikers along the way.
Let our luxury concierge services find the perfect resort and arrange your travel to any destination for a truly enjoyable vacation.
