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Walking in La Gomera

La Gomera, the greenest of the Canary Islands is a real hiker’s paradise. Steep cliffs along the coastline give way to volcanic peaks, deep gorges and lush green valleys. From Garajonay Peak through the tropical rainforest of National Park Garajonay to the rugged coast, you will be rewarded with spectacular views.

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Trails of Albanian Alps

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Camino Portugues Final Stage: Tui to Santiago

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Smartphone Navigation App

Having teamed up with industry leaders, starting in 2018 we have launched our free smartphone navigation app (available for Android and iOS devices), which will gradually eliminate the need of bringing a separate GPS device on our itineraries.

The Natural Adventure Company

Co-founded by Peter Duncan, former UK Chief Scout and BBC Blue Peter man, we have become the leading UK experts for self guided walking holidays and walking tours in the heart of the spectacular nature of the Balkans, Central, Eastern and Southern Europe.

Starting in 2011 by developing several walking programmes in the Balkans, now we offer 130+ self guided walking and cycling itineraries in 25 countries in our core region and beyond.

Explore unspoilt natural beauty, experience traditional regional cuisine and relax in comfortable hand-picked hotels – all this at an unbeatable value.

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Walk in beautiful countryside and enjoy a glass of great local wine at the end of the day

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Discover the wonders of unspoilt nature

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Hiking and spa holidays with luxury accommodation

Our self guided holidays allow you to choose your start dates, travel partner, grade levels as well as adventure, discovery and guided options and city, beach and spa extensions.

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Testimonials

We took our first holiday in Romania with the Natural Adventure Company this summer, but very much doubt that it will be our last. The staff was helpful in the utmost, tailoring the trip to our needs and offering detailed and insightful advice. The routes were well planned and beautiful, and on the one occasion […]
Jane Liddy

The company was friendly, helpful and made me feel very welcome. I thoroughly enjoyed the sense of adventure that came with an utterly unique experience. It was a pleasure to explore the wonderful sites the Rhodope Mountains had to offer.
Theo Flitcroft

The Rhodopes tour allowed us not only to admire the beauty and escape of the Bulgarian countryside but to enjoy a completely different culture with the locals. We were presented with steaming piles of doughnuts for breakfast and indulged in the hotels’ spas at the end of our treks. The tour was organised with military […]
Gabrielle Phillips

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Peter Duncan

TV adventurer, former UK Chief Scout and one time Blue Peter man.

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Why Choose Self-Guided?

Outstanding value
Choose your date
Choose your companions
Baggage transfers arranged
24/7 in-country support
Hand-picked hotels
Detailed route information
Freedom to explore

Why us

The Natural Adventure Company is dedicated to offering unforgettable self guided walking holidays that place our hikers in the very heart of a diverse selection of outstanding natural environments and provide the opportunity to soak up the culture and history of the regions they visit. Because we’ve got our feet firmly on the ground… Our destination and route specialists are […]

Where we go

We have carefully hand-picked for our self guided walking holidays in Europe such locations that provide a range of exceptional natural diversity within a relatively compact geographical region. When Peter Duncan took up a friend’s invitation to make his first visit to the Balkans, he was faced with an abundance of surprises. He happily admits: […]

In the Press

The Daily Mail

Feeling on top of the world on Bear Mountain. When two neighbouring countries both seek to talk up their green credentials in a bid to attract environmentally savvy travellers, it... read more

Adventure Travel Magazine

Unexplored Europe: Trekking in the Albanian Alps If you’re looking for a European trekking adventure in one of the continent’s last unexplored destinations, Nick Robinson from the Natural Adventure Company... read more

The Guardian

Remember the Duncan Dares television show back in the 1980s? Energetic former Blue Peter presenter Peter Duncan has launched his own travel company, specialising in self-guided walking tours of natural... read more