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Eleven days on the old pilgrim roads
Cedar forests, hot-spring villages and a night with the monks of Koyasan, at walking pace.
1-2KyotoArrive and settle into the old city
- Afternoon
Meet the group at our townhouse and walk the lanes to Yasaka Shrine as the lanterns come on.
- Evening
Welcome dinner of Kyoto home cooking in a family-run place in Gion.
- Day 2
Fushimi Inari before the crowds, then a quiet tea ceremony in Uji.
3Nara to TanabeTemple deer and the train south
- Morning
Todai-ji and the Nara park deer, with time for the forest path behind Kasuga.
- Afternoon
Scenic rail along the Kii coast to Tanabe, gateway to the Kumano roads.
4-5Nakahechi trailTwo days under cedar and cypress
- Day 4
Takijiri to Chikatsuyu over mossy stone steps and quiet oji shrines.
- Day 5
The long forest stage to Hongu. Bags travel ahead, you carry a day pack.
6Hongu TaishaThe grand shrine and the hot springs
- Morning
Hongu Taisha and the giant torii at Oyunohara, the old shrine site on the river flats.
- Evening
Soak in Tsuboyu, the only World Heritage hot spring you can bathe in.
7-8Nachi and KoyasanA waterfall, then a night on the holy mountain
- Day 7
The Daimon-zaka stone stairs to Nachi Falls and the red pagoda.
- Day 8
Okunoin cemetery by lantern light and vegetarian shojin ryori with the monks.
9-11Osaka and homeStreet food and a slow goodbye
- Day 9
Morning prayers at the temple, then down the mountain to Osaka.
- Day 10
A free day. Your guide shares a list of the best kitchens in Dotonbori.
- Day 11
Transfers to Kansai airport whenever your flight leaves.
The people who walk it with you
Every trip is led by someone who grew up in the region or has lived there for years.
11 years guidingAiko Tanabe
Leads Kumano Kodo and Kyoto
“I still find a new shrine on the trail every season.”
Speaks English, Japanese
14 years guidingPemba Dorje
Leads Everest Base Camp
“We walk slowly so everyone reaches the top smiling.”
Speaks English, Nepali, Sherpa
8 years guidingGiulia Moretti
Leads the Dolomites
“The best rifugio dinners are the ones you earned.”
Speaks English, Italian, German
12 years guidingYoussef Amrani
Leads the Sahara and High Atlas
“Nights in the dunes are the quietest you will ever hear.”
Speaks English, French, Arabic
10 years guidingLucía Quispe
Leads the Inca Trail
“My grandmother grew up two valleys from Machu Picchu.”
Speaks English, Spanish, Quechua
7 years guidingMinh Khoa Tran
Leads Northern Vietnam
“Ha Long is beautiful, but wait until you see Ha Giang.”
Speaks English, Vietnamese
What travellers wrote home about
4.8Average from 2,140 verified reviews, collected after every departure.
“Aiko knew every innkeeper by name. The onsen night in Yunomine is the best evening I have had anywhere.”
Harriet CloughKumano Kodo and Kyoto, May 2026“Twelve of us, one guide, zero queues. We had Machu Picchu almost to ourselves at sunrise.”
Daniel OkonkwoInca Trail, August 2026“I booked alone and came home with five friends. Pemba set a pace that got every one of us to base camp.”
Sanne de VriesEverest Base Camp, October 2025Before you book
How small are the groups?
Never more than twelve travellers, and most departures run with eight to ten. Small enough for family-run guesthouses and last-minute detours.
Who leads the tours?
Every trip is led by a local guide who lives in the region and has walked the route many times. Our trekking guides hold wilderness first-aid certificates.
What is included in the price?
Accommodation, the meals listed day by day, all guiding, entry fees and transport during the trip. International flights and travel insurance are not included.
How fit do I need to be?
Easy trips suit anyone who walks regularly. Moderate means four to six hours on foot most days. Challenging routes have long climbs and altitude, so we send a training plan.
Can I travel solo?
Around half our travellers do. You can share a room with a traveller of the same gender at no extra cost, or book a private room for a supplement.
What if I need to cancel?
Cancel up to 60 days before departure and we refund everything except the €250 deposit, which you can move to any future trip.
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