Everyone loves a bargain, and the best ones are where you get the most bang for your hard-earned buck. On top of numerous unforgettable memories, with our guided adventures our prices guarantee you an authentic experience led by a local guide, some ready-made friends to travel with and few extra costs to think about when you’re there, other than a few souvenirs, some local delicacies or a celebratory beer.

Our self-guided adventures don't have all the above, they are just incredible value for money and another way to enjoy slow travel. Sound good? Then take a look through our guide to find out where to go for under £1000 in 2020. 

Trekking the Ridges and Summits of Bulgaria

How long: 8 days 

For just: £675

What you get: A week of spectacular mountain trekking in an undiscovered part of Europe, in two different ranges: the Rila and Pirin mountains. You’ll summit the big Bulgarian four, Vihren, Kotelo, Maliovitsa and Musala, walk across the airy Marble Ridge and stay in a remote mountain refuge on the shores of Dark Lake. All meals included. 

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The Lycian Way

How long: 8 days 

For just: £575

What you get: The chance to walk the best sections of the Lycian Way, Turkey’s spectacular coastal trail. You’ll also get to enjoy hand-picked family-run accommodation with wonderful hospitality, delicious food and a few little holiday comforts to enjoy at the end of each walking day – all for under £600. 

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Walking in the Balkan Borderlands

How long: 8 days 

For just: £850

What you get: 3 beautiful Balkan countries in one amazing holiday, combining walks on trails of the Peaks of the Balkans route, hiking amongst traditional villages and an afternoon sail across breath-taking Lake Skadar. 

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Self-Guided Walking on Lake Como

How long: 5 days 

For just: £490

What you get: A taste of la dolce vita. On this adventure, we put you in perfectly situated lakeside accommodation and give you the choice of a beautiful selection of walks and sightseeing opportunities. The kind of flexibility offered by this self-guided adventure is priceless; from cruising across the lake to meandering through orchards and olive groves, all at your own pace.

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Traverse of the Picos de Europa

How long: 8 days 

For just: £995

What you get: An expertly guided 6 days of challenging, rewarding and utterly incredible mountain trekking – all led by our brilliant Leader of the Year 2019, Rosana Laguia. One of Europe’s hidden gems, you’ll enjoy dramatic routes along rugged trails and nights spent in cosy mountain refuges. All meals included. 

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Mount Teide Weekend – Tenerife

How long: 4 days

For just: £495

What you get: Summit the highest peak in both the Canary Islands and Spain in one incredible weekend. At 3718m Tenerife’s Mount Teide is a respectable but very doable challenge, and perfect as a weekend adventure. Sleep in a refuge on the shoulders of Teide, which is an official dark sky reserve, before waking up for a spectacular dawn sunrise summit. All meals included. 

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Best of Northern India

How long: 9 days 

For just: £815

What you get: A seriously iconic selection of wonders for under a grand. The ultimate tour of northern India, we’ll take you along the Golden Triangle to see the Taj Mahal and go beyond, exploring lesser-known but no less spectacular highlights as well. Spot tigers at the Ranthambore reserve and visit Varanasi, the ‘City of Light’, one of the holiest places in India.

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High Tatras Trekking – The Carpathian Mountains 

How long: 8 days 

For just: £745

What you get: Beautiful mountain days in two countries you might not have thought of trekking in. Expert guides will take you on lesser-known routes through the Carpathian Mountains, leading to the highest peak in Poland, Rysy (2499m). Trek hut-to-hut and stay in scenically located mountain refuges, the perfect way to appreciate this genuine wilderness setting.

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Jordan’s Wadi Rum and Petra 

How long: 8 days

For just: £995

What you get: Seeing what we consider 2 of Jordan’s most jaw-dropping highlights: the ancient city of Petra and Wadi Rum. Both these settings are so spectacular they’ve served as the backdrop for many a blockbuster, from Indian Jones to The Martian. With nights spent in Bedouin camps and camping in the desert, this trekking adventure offers a true immersion into an out-of-this-world setting. All meals included. 

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Self-Guided Walking in Las Alpujarras

How long: 8 days

For just £535

What you get: Already a bargain at just over £500 for a week in sunny Spain, this holiday is made even easier with numerous cheap and easy flight options to Malaga. From Granada’s rich culture to the charming white-washed villages of Andalucía, our selection of walks will take you through the best of the region’s UNESCO biosphere reserve, a hub for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. 

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Walking Cuba’s Wild West 

How long: 8 days 

For just: £995 

What you get: A completely unique walking itinerary in the wild west of Cuba and an immersion into its utterly fascinating culture, all for under a grand. Walk to the highest point of the Sierra Rosaria range, stay in authentic homestays and finish your adventure with a unique highlight, exploring the buzzing streets of Havana in style in a 1950s vintage American car tour.

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Trekking the Transylvanian Alps 

How long: 8 days 

For just: £795

What you get: A journey to the highest peak in Romania, along with a stunning mountain adventure in a lesser-known range of Europe. Stay in mountain huts to appreciate the wild and dramatic scenery to its fullest, and then finish your trip with a taste of traditional Romania by exploring the medieval gem of Brasov.

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Timeless Trails of Portugal’s Algarve

How long: 8 days

For just: £795 

What you get: The nearly indescribable pleasure of being looked after in our outstanding, eco-friendly lodge accommodation, with welcoming hosts Jonathan and Violetta and some excellent home-grown food. This lovely escape serves as an excellent base to enjoy walks along the Algarve’s wild Atlantic coastal trails, and with a perfect climate too (over 300 days of sunshine a year), this becomes simply one of the most restoring weeks of walking you could ask for. 

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Trek the High Taurus Mountains and Cappadocia

How long: 12 days 

For just: £735

What you get: Cappadocia, and then the chance to experience so much more than the average traveller with a trek amongst the beautiful High Taurus mountains. Spend 8 days hiking through this magnificent range, with a highlight of summiting Mount Emler (3273m), before being taken on 2 days of walking in Cappadocia to really get to see these completely unique rock formations. All meals included.

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Trails of the Amalfi Coast 

How long: 8 days

For just: £925

What you get: An expertly guided week on the Amalfi coast which combines walks with all the highlights of this beautiful part of Italy. Experience some of the best walks along one of the most stunning and dramatic coastlines in the world, soak up the history of Pompeii, look down into the crater of Vesuvius and enjoy the charming towns of Amalfi and Ravello. You’ll also stay in a lovely family-run hotel with a super terrace and lots of tasty cuisine. 

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Trek Mount Toubkal in Winter

How long: 8 days 

For just: £585

What you get: Possibly the best introduction to winter mountaineering you could ask for, all for under £600. Our expert guides (who get rave reviews, by the way) will show you how to use an ice axe and crampons, before taking you on a thrilling ascent to Morocco’s, and northern Africa’s, highest point. All mountaineering equipment is included.

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Self-Guided Cycling Lake Constance & Rhine Falls 

How long: 8 days 

For just: £875 

What you get: A beautiful cycling tour which includes 3 countries in 1 week. We make things easy for you with all your baggage transfers included, which means all you have to do is get on your bike and ride each day with our easy-to-follow instructions. Discover medieval villages, visit the spectacular Rhine Falls and take a boat journey to Reichenau Island. Cycle hire included, with the option to upgrade to an e-bike.