Tours of Spain

Over more than 30 years Explore has developed a diverse and exciting range of more than 100 walking and trekking holidays. Whether you’re new to walking holidays, a casual hiker or a seasoned trekker you will find plenty of expertly planned walks and treks to choose from. We specialise in small group walking and trekking holidays. On these you will be in a group of up to 16 along with an experienced tour leader. Depending on the trek you may also have guides, porters, muleteers, cooks and camping crew with you too. For many trekkers the camaraderie with the crew is one of the highlights of the holiday.

The Outer Canaries

Tour Map of The Outer Canaries

On this walking trip to the Canary Islands we explore the little-visited islands of La Gomera and La Palma, as well as the perfect volcanic cone of El Teide on Tenerife. We hike through varied and dramatic scenery with steep-sided valleys, quiet villages and the cloudforest of Parque Garajonay National Park.

With over 200 holidays to choose from, KE Adventure Travel has one of the very best collections of trekking and walking holidays worldwide. Graded on a scale from 1 to 12, we have holidays to suit everyone. Our tougher treks are likely to involve multi-day hikes through wilderness regions, with porter support and tented accommodation. Whilst at the other end of the scale, our softer walking holidays are more likely to be hotel or lodge-based with a day-walk format and an emphasis on uncovering the area's history, culture and cuisine. From our earliest days we've developed a range of treks that include celebrated classics such as Peru's Inca Trail trek, the ascent of Tanzania's Kilimanjaro and the ever popular Everest Base Camp trek in Nepal. Alongside these, we have always made it a priority to seek out distinctive and unique itineraries in less familiar areas such as Armenia, Cameroon, Madagascar and Burma. Whichever of our trekking or walking holidays you choose to undertake, you can be sure you'll enjoy breaking out of your day-to-day routine and exploring exotic landscapes on foot, with the chance to experience different cultures.

Viva Gran Canaria

The highest mountain and the delights of the coast, combined with vibrant, historic Las Palmas, make this is a walking week crammed full of contrasts, with that special holiday feeling. With its eternal spring/summer climate, Gran Canaria provides a revitalising escape from a gloomy dark winter. Described as a continent in miniature the island has a dramatic variation in terrain, with the mountainous interior creating an exhilarating paradise for walking adventures. Staying in 3 different locations around the island we'll experience the undiscovered Gran Canaria, a million miles away from the beachfront tourism that most people see. Our hotel bases will give us access to a mouth-watering variety of day walks. We'll stay on the coast for the first 3 days at the busy little yacht harbour of Puerto de Mogan, nicknamed the Venice of the Canaries and probably the most picturesque resort on the island. Moving up into the mountains, the quaint village of Tejeda provides the perfect location for the second half of this holiday, as we embark on some superb walking in the central massif, including the trek to the island's highest point, Pico de las Nieves (1951m). After a delightful 6 days of mountains and sea, we end our walking week with another side of this island, the colourful and vibrant capital, Las Palmas, where we can explore the ancient streets of Vegueta, a fascinating historic area of the city. This week-long walking escape covers all the hiking highlights of Gran Canaria.

With over 200 holidays to choose from, KE Adventure Travel has one of the very best collections of trekking and walking holidays worldwide. Graded on a scale from 1 to 12, we have holidays to suit everyone. Our tougher treks are likely to involve multi-day hikes through wilderness regions, with porter support and tented accommodation. Whilst at the other end of the scale, our softer walking holidays are more likely to be hotel or lodge-based with a day-walk format and an emphasis on uncovering the area's history, culture and cuisine. From our earliest days we've developed a range of treks that include celebrated classics such as Peru's Inca Trail trek, the ascent of Tanzania's Kilimanjaro and the ever popular Everest Base Camp trek in Nepal. Alongside these, we have always made it a priority to seek out distinctive and unique itineraries in less familiar areas such as Armenia, Cameroon, Madagascar and Burma. Whichever of our trekking or walking holidays you choose to undertake, you can be sure you'll enjoy breaking out of your day-to-day routine and exploring exotic landscapes on foot, with the chance to experience different cultures.

La Gomera - Jewel of the Canaries

La Gomera, the greenest of the Canary Islands, lies just 30 kilometres off the coast of Tenerife, at the edge of an enormous shelf in the Atlantic Ocean. The most surprising of La Gomera's botanical treasures are found in the Garajonay National Park, its ‘green crown'. The centuries-old luxuriant Laurel forests that clothe the highest point of the island are a biodiversity hotspot for flora and fauna. Fanning out from the centre of La Gomera are volcanic ridges which end in steep cliffs along the rocky coastline. Deep gorges, or barrancos lie between these ridges, limiting road access to many parts of the island and tourism here especially for walkers, is still in its early stages. These sculptured natural landscapes are further enhanced in the valleys by centuries of hard-won agriculture, where the local people have constructed terraces for the plantation of banana, papaya and mango trees, with dry-stone walls running impossibly up the hillsides. La Gomera is also the Canary Island home of ‘El Sibo', one of the world's few remaining whistling languages, originally developed for communication between neighbours separated by the deep barrancos. A walker's paradise, La Gomera offers perfect temperatures for walking year round and is criss-crossed with trails, many of which follow the coastline and offer spectacular views inland toward towering volcanic peaks. On this holiday we will enjoy six of the best walks on the island, each of around 5 - 6 hours duration and covering the full gamut of the wide variety of landscapes and walking on offer in La Gomera.

Undiscovered Tenerife and Pico Teide

This spectacular walking holiday shows a surprising side to Tenerife as we explore the island from end to end and trek to the summit of Pico Teide '“ the highest point in Spain! We start by exploring the dramatic Masca Gorge and sail along the base of the Los Gigantes cliffs. Next is Europe's most famous volcanos - Mount Teide! We head off on an unforgettable two day adventure through a beautiful and protected landscape to spend a night on the shoulders of Teide at the fantastically located Refugio Altavista. In the morning we hike to the summit of Teide (3718m) in time for sunrise, ensuring we catch the early morning light casting a "pyramid shadow" across the island. The view form the summit is superb as we look down on the neighbouring islands of La Palma and La Gomera. After Teide we stay in the colonial town of La Laguna whilst we explore the undiscovered UNESCO region of Anaga, a lush, prehistoric looking landscape with its own culture, flora, food, legends and some of the best coastal walking in Europe. The week finishes in the colourful capital of Santa Cruz, with its squares, pavement cafes, bustling harbour and laid-back atmosphere. If you are looking for a surprising side to the Canary Islands, with breath-taking scenery, fantastic walking and the opportunity to ascend the highest point in Spain, then this wonderful walking holiday shows a secret side to Tenerife!

Lanzarote - The Island of Eternal Spring

With its year round mild climate, sweeping sea views, endemic flora, dramatic volcanic landscape and stark beauty, Lanzarote is known as the 'Island of Eternal Spring.' The most intriguing of the Canaries and declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1993, Lanzarote has an abundance of volcanic cones, a palm-filled valley, meandering footpaths, white-washed villages and colourful lava fields. During this new centre-based walking holiday we stay in the coastal town of Costa Teguise and each day walk a section of the excellent GR 131 long distance footpath which traverses across all seven of the Canary Islands. Starting on the South-Western coast with its traditional villages and views across to neighbouring Fuerteventura, we will walk across Lanzarote through a landscape of volcanic vineyards, tiny hamlets, fragrant orchards and lava fields. We'll enjoy views of the Timanfaya National Park, home to the Fire Mountains and explore pretty Teguise, once the ancient capital and known as La Villa due to its cobbled streets lined with beautiful buildings. Towards the end of the holiday we'll hike across the highest point of the island and take a ferry to explore the charming Isla of Graciosa. If you're looking for an island walking holiday which offers a kaleidoscope of colours, winter sunshine, excellent accommodation and a wonderful volcanic landscape then this is the perfect choice!

Over more than 30 years Explore has developed a diverse and exciting range of more than 100 walking and trekking holidays. Whether you’re new to walking holidays, a casual hiker or a seasoned trekker you will find plenty of expertly planned walks and treks to choose from. We specialise in small group walking and trekking holidays. On these you will be in a group of up to 16 along with an experienced tour leader. Depending on the trek you may also have guides, porters, muleteers, cooks and camping crew with you too. For many trekkers the camaraderie with the crew is one of the highlights of the holiday.

Walking The Gran Isla

Tour Map of Walking The Gran Isla

The Canary Islands offer some of the best walking anywhere in Southern Europe. Gran Canaria in particular offers far more than the beaches it is best know for. We discover dramatic volcanic landscapes, steep gorges, high peaks, semi-tropical valleys and unspoilt hillside villages as we explore the Gran Isla on a variety of walks. We split our time between La Aldea de San Nicholas, on the western side of the island, and Agaete on the coast.

Mount Teide Weekend - Tenerife

Dominating the stunning island of Tenerife and the highest peak in Spain, UNESCO Mount Teide is famed for its breath-taking national park, amazing lunar landscape, endemic flora, star gazing skies and incredible views of the surrounding islands. This fantastic new adventurous weekend starts in the small coastal resort of El Medano, with its long sandy beach and lovely views of Montana Pelada 'the bald mountain.' Next we head to the Teide National Park and begin our ascent to the fantastically located Alta Vista Refuge 3260m for an overnight. Our trail snakes through a brightly coloured landscape dotted with volcanic boulders and stark lava fields. Spending an evening on the shoulders of Teide ensures we catch the magnificent sunset. An early start the following morning allows us to stand on the highest point on the island, 3718m as the sun rises and the famed Teide shadow dominates the horizon '“ a truly memorable experience! This adventurous short-break finishes in the capital of Santa Cruz with its pavement cafes being the perfect spot to chill out and finish the weekend feeling relaxed!