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On Foot Holidays Traveller Reviews
Reviews of On Foot Holidays
Walking in Catalunia
Excellent choice of accomodation, good maps for the walks, and good food - what more could you want. Very interesting walks with a variety of scenario.
Excellent choice of accomodation, good maps for the walks, and good food - what more could you want. Very interesting walks with a variety of scenario.
Rating for tour operator:Very helpful and knowledgeable.
A delightful introduction to a charming part of provence at ground level
I had not travelled in Provence before , nor with what the French insist on calling One Foot, and I was attracted by a reasonably strenuous walk, unaccompanied and to my own timetable. I made my own way by rail to Avignon Station with my 42 year old son and was delighted that thereafter the beds, catering and routes were able to unroll with a minimum of confusion as the maps and village plans were highly comprehensive and annotated. Some of ...
I had not travelled in Provence before , nor with what the French insist on calling One Foot, and I was attracted by a reasonably strenuous walk, unaccompanied and to my own timetable. I made my own way by rail to Avignon Station with my 42 year old son and was delighted that thereafter the beds, catering and routes were able to unroll with a minimum of confusion as the maps and village plans were highly comprehensive and annotated. Some of our evening meals were excellent and where we were fending for ourselves suitable guidance was available. All accommodation was perfectly adequate and occasionally eccentric but enjoyable and although variable the range of packed lunches was also fine. The area was far less densely populated than I had anticipated and I felt a genuine affinity with a natural area. Our 2 nights in Avignon were well based booked through On Foot although we were properly left to our own devices. The individual taxi arrangements were efficiently executed although the first driver did not know where the hotel was in the small village where our walk began. The local contact was extremely helpful to my son lending him walking poles when he was suffering from knee strain but we were treated as grown up walkers and not pestered. On Foot has a light touch which in preparation is very personal and in due course I would hope to travel under their arrangements again.
Rating for tour operator:See above
Inspirational walk in Slovenia
We spent eight days following an excellently planned route through the Karst region of Slovenia. The route was very well explained and maps provided. The scenery was beautiful and varied and the walking suited our level. The accommodation in tourists farms was all excellent with generous and friendly hosts.
We spent eight days following an excellently planned route through the Karst region of Slovenia. The route was very well explained and maps provided. The scenery was beautiful and varied and the walking suited our level. The accommodation in tourists farms was all excellent with generous and friendly hosts.
Rating for tour operator:On Foot Holidays organise walking holidays for people who want to walk independently. They plan the routes using local people as advisors, book accommodation and organise luggage transportation between the hotels. They are an efficient and friendly company to deal with.
A week walking the Rhine Valley
Walking along the Rhine Valley from Bingen to Koblenz covered lots of history, castles, forests and the huge and busy river, as well as local food and wine. Some of the days were strenuous, but there are lots of alternatives (boat, train, chairlift) to help get you to the hotel for the night if you don't feel like doing the whole, or any, of the day's walking.
Walking along the Rhine Valley from Bingen to Koblenz covered lots of history, castles, forests and the huge and busy river, as well as local food and wine. Some of the days were strenuous, but there are lots of alternatives (boat, train, chairlift) to help get you to the hotel for the night if you don't feel like doing the whole, or any, of the day's walking.
Rating for tour operator:They provided lots of information - where to eat, what wines to look out for, history along the route, and very detailed walking notes and maps - and were receptive to feedback about things which didn't work well or which might have changed since they prepared their tour notes.
Exceeding expectations
We chose a self-guided mountain trekking holiday using On Foot Holidays route maps and instructions as we did not wish to join a group. We trekked through the Alpes Maritimes for 7 days from high up in the mountains at La Brigue down to the Mediterranian Sea at Menton. The walk involved extensive hill climbs with rewarding views of beautiful scenery and the awesome Roya river far below. Although quite tough the walking was exhilarating and the ...
We chose a self-guided mountain trekking holiday using On Foot Holidays route maps and instructions as we did not wish to join a group. We trekked through the Alpes Maritimes for 7 days from high up in the mountains at La Brigue down to the Mediterranian Sea at Menton. The walk involved extensive hill climbs with rewarding views of beautiful scenery and the awesome Roya river far below. Although quite tough the walking was exhilarating and the sense of personal achievement was terrific. We are looking forward to doing another one next year with the same company.
Rating for tour operator:We chose On Foot Holidays from many operators offering similar tours on the internet because of their impressive presentation, holiday descriptions and itineraries and the glowing reviews posted by their clients. The package of maps, route guides and terrain descriptions was excellent. They arranged our hotel bookings in charming mountain inns and also arranged for our luggage to be transferred from hotel to hotel leaving us only carrying a small day pack on the walk. All arrangements worked smoothly . The safety contacts they have in place and the fact that the operators have themselves walked the route was also very reassuring.
A wonderful walk in beautiful country with everything logistical completely taken care of for us.
We spent 6 days walking from Salisbury to Lyme Regis through gorgeous countryside. We tramped carefree while our luggage was transported between boutique B&B accomodation spots all organised by On Foot. We were so relaxed and liberated by the feeling of freedom from holiday logistics responsibility - we were left free to just set out, follow the paths and keep on walking!
We spent 6 days walking from Salisbury to Lyme Regis through gorgeous countryside. We tramped carefree while our luggage was transported between boutique B&B accomodation spots all organised by On Foot. We were so relaxed and liberated by the feeling of freedom from holiday logistics responsibility - we were left free to just set out, follow the paths and keep on walking!
Rating for tour operator:We exchanged many friendly emails with the On Foot team in the months leading up to our holiday, and were delighted to meet Simon and Mary in person on arrival! They were always proactive, organised, helpful and friendly, even taking our calls while we were out on our trip when we needed guidance! We really appreciated how personal and genuine was all contact with the company members.
a perfectly arranged walk for a birthdayparty of 8 !
A 10 days birthday - walk- and- sea- holiday! A success, from the very planning, to every detail, as where to stay, and to go, even the weather! Alle the 8 of us, aged 18 to 65, where happy about the beautiful country, the food, the walks, and the rooms for the night- . We walked towards east and the last day of our walk descended 1000 meters down to the Adriatic sea, to Moscenica Draga. Where we had a few wonderful days
A 10 days birthday - walk- and- sea- holiday! A success, from the very planning, to every detail, as where to stay, and to go, even the weather! Alle the 8 of us, aged 18 to 65, where happy about the beautiful country, the food, the walks, and the rooms for the night- . We walked towards east and the last day of our walk descended 1000 meters down to the Adriatic sea, to Moscenica Draga. Where we had a few wonderful days
Rating for tour operator:We have used On Foot Holiday twice, and both times with the same experience: They can be trusted! Everything promised is fullfilled. Very quick and nice response, whenever contacted. All very well planned, to the smallest details. Very well choosen places to stay, people to cooperate with. A safe and obvious choice, when you want a "slow travel self-guided walking holiday in an unspoilt Europe". We will do it again!
A dream holiday!
The holiday was absolutely brilliant and I enjoyed every minute. The company was very well organised form the first email to the completion of the walk. I was very impressed that they took my feedback seriously. The maps and the directions were all fantastic. All the tips on restaurants etc were very good as well.
The holiday was absolutely brilliant and I enjoyed every minute. The company was very well organised form the first email to the completion of the walk. I was very impressed that they took my feedback seriously. The maps and the directions were all fantastic. All the tips on restaurants etc were very good as well.
Rating for tour operator:All my dealings with on foot holidays were very good they always emailed back straight away and couldn't have been more helpful.
Walking holiday in Tuscany
Two nights in Sienna were followed by a fabulous walking trip through the glorious rolling Tuscan countryside. Along the way we stayed at a number of hilltop towns, such as Montalcino, Pienza and Montepluciano. The weather was perfect for walking, the food and wine were excellent and all the locals we met were friendly and welcoming.
Two nights in Sienna were followed by a fabulous walking trip through the glorious rolling Tuscan countryside. Along the way we stayed at a number of hilltop towns, such as Montalcino, Pienza and Montepluciano. The weather was perfect for walking, the food and wine were excellent and all the locals we met were friendly and welcoming.
Rating for tour operator:Whenever you call, you get straight through to one of the staff - no dreaded phone menus or hold music! As soon as you give your name, they have your details in front of you and make you feel as though their business was set up just to cater for your individual needs. This was the second trip through On Foot, and all the bookings and supporting information were organized flawlessly on both occasions. Excellent walking routes and great choice of hotels/B&Bs. A truly personal, friendly and efficient service.
Dorset walking holiday
Self-guided walking from Tisbury to Lyme Regis, plus a couple of nights in Salisbury at the beginning. A gorgeous route!
Self-guided walking from Tisbury to Lyme Regis, plus a couple of nights in Salisbury at the beginning. A gorgeous route!
Rating for tour operator:On Foot Holidays, based in Salisbury--specializing in self-guided walking packages in Europe and UK, where one's luggage is moved by taxi from one B&B or pub to the next, and the traveller walks the route with detailed notes and maps. I like this operator because their routes are carefully chosen and extremely well-researched--you can be confident it won't be a dud.