Completing a walking holiday is a dream for many people, whether they are doing it for religious purposes or just as a challenge. It’s an activity that lets you immerse yourself in a culture and know a country the right way, but for ages, one of its main drawbacks has been the amount of planning it requires, which can feel overwhelming. This is where Orbis Ways comes in handy.
It’s a travel agency that specializes in walking holidays and long-distance hikes like the Camino de Santiago. Its team is packed with knowledge and experience, which can easily be seen in the packages they offer and how the agency stepped away from the one-size-fits-all tour and moved to a more customized approach, a trip where they handle everything, from booking accommodation to moving your luggage.
Let’s face it, the amount of planning required to do a successful walking holiday in France is just one of the reasons, but the biggest drawback in reality is time. Nowadays, most of us have extremely busy daily lives, from work to the gym, to family, friends, relationships, reunions, etc, not many people have the time to sit and figure out and plan a whole week of hikes in a foreign country.
That’s what Orbis Ways really solves, time…
Not only that, but they focus on "self-guided" trips, which means that you do not have to follow a group leader, there’s no rush, and no pace is set for you. You can make any top you want, whenever you want, wherever you want.
For this, the agency offers full information on the destination you choose, as well as complete info and tips on the trails you will be walking. They provide clear instructions so you do not end up lost in a forest.
If you have ever done a long-distance hike before, you know how stressful it is to manage and move your own luggage. Because yes, you’re staying in different places almost every night, and you’re actually walking there, you can’t walk with all your luggage, no, you need to move them.
That’s why one of the best things Orbis Ways does is move your bags for you. It literally works like magic, for example, let's say you’re on a hiking trip in Albania, you leave your luggage in the lobby, and it will be waiting for you at the next town in the afternoon.
This is by far one of the most important services for any walking holiday; this will let you walk carrying only a backpack with the basics.
The place you stay while traveling can really make or break the whole trip, especially after a long day of walking, when the last thing you want is a noisy room or a bed that’s as hard as rock. Thanks to those cases, and based on experiences, the Orbis Ways team has become very picky about where their guests sleep.
They do not just book any random spot they find online; they actually book hotels and guesthouses that feel immersively local and make sure they are perfect for their main purpose: resting.
Most of these places are small and run by local families, which gives you a real taste of the culture. You get a private room and your own bathroom, so you can actually relax and get some peace.
Not only that, but many of these stays also include breakfast and other amenities.
At the end of the day, a walking holiday is about that: walking and all the good things it brings, but that doesn't mean it can't be improved. It should not be about worrying over schedules or lost luggage. Orbis Ways takes all those worries off your plate. They combine years of experience with a genuine love for the trail to give you the best possible trip.
Whether you are on a walking holiday in Greece or trying the Camino de Santiago for a week or a month, they have the tools and the heart to make it better.