Hiking with lightweight backpacks

You haven't been to the mountains because you don't want to sleep in a tent and don't want to carry a 20-kilogram backpack? Then buy a train or plane ticket. Because these programs are designed for you!

Options for hiking with lightweight backpacks

• Luggage is transported by porters, mules, or cars, and overnight stays and meals take place at the hostels.
• You carry your things yourself, and the day's trek is the distance from hut to hut (hut-to-hut trekking is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe), in which you can sleep and eat overnight.
• The place of overnight stay (camping, camp or hotel) is in one stationary place. You hike in the mountains radially – you start in the morning and return in the evening.

Hiking in the mountains with a lightweight backpack is the best option for the beginner

We recommend this variant of hiking for people who have not been to the mountains yet and want to understand how their organism reacts to such activity. This format of outdoor activities will be appreciated by those who are not engaged in active physical activity, or have a mainly sedentary lifestyle. Also, hiking with a light backpack will appeal to photographers who want to focus on the photo, and couples who travel with children and want to open to them the world of mountains.

After all, hiking in the mountains without heavy backpacks has many advantages.

Hikes with light rucksacks in Ukraine

This type of hiking has started to gain popularity in Ukraine. And we have plenty to offer you on the most popular routes:

A hike up Hoverla without tents + excursions to Bukovel, Yaremche and the waterfalls

This hike up Hoverla is special because we won’t be carrying a heavy rucksack, just the bare essentials – a jacket, a snack and some water. All our other belongings will be left at the house, which is situated right in the heart of the Carpathian Mountains.

After the hike, you’ll have the chance to enjoy some delicious Carpathian food and relax in the sauna. As an added bonus, the programme includes a visit to the Bukovel mountain resort, the Dovbush Trail and the famous souvenir market in Yaremche.

A hike along the Borzhava River – fast and with a light rucksack

This hike along one of the most picturesque ridges in the Carpathians is ideal for people who love to walk long distances and want to make the most of their experience and enjoy the scenery over three days. We’ll climb Mount Stiy and Mount Velykyi Verkh, and admire the Shipit Waterfall.

Each day we walk 15–20 kilometres with a light rucksack, and in the evening we’re treated to a fragrant Transcarpathian dinner, followed by a traditional hot tub or sauna, as desired.

Hikes and treks with light backpacks abroad

An easy hike through Svaneti – no tents or heavy rucksacks

This programme has been specially designed for those who want to hike the trail without heavy rucksacks, whilst still visiting the most interesting places in Svaneti! You’ll see the mighty glaciers and five-thousand-metre peaks of the Caucasus, as well as raging rivers and deep canyons.

All overnight stays will be in guesthouses booked in advance. You’ll be able to have a shower, charge your smartphones and cameras, and sample some local Georgian cuisine.

The Dolomite Alps – a hike with light rucksacks

The Dolomites are often described as Europe’s most Instagrammable mountains. So why deny yourself the pleasure of photographing them every minute? To make this possible, we’ve put together a programme that includes overnight stays at campsites, and every day we’ll be going on day trips to different parts of the Dolomites.

You’ll see the region’s landmark – the Tre Cime di Lavaredo – admire the mountain lakes, sample Tyrolean cuisine and find yourself in the very heart of Italian tourism and mountaineering.

A motorhome tour of Iceland – A Tale of Ice and Fire

Iceland is a country of fantastic landscapes, which are particularly easy to explore whilst travelling in campervans. Over the course of a few days, we’ll see the main natural attractions of the Golden Circle and the island’s south coast: geysers and geothermal springs, the rift between tectonic plates, mighty waterfalls, black volcanic beaches, basalt columns, glaciers and gigantic icebergs.

We’ll take a walk along the Atlantic coast, see the new lava fields near the Fagradalsfjall volcano, bathe in the hot thermal waters and visit locations familiar from well-known films and TV series. Among the main highlights of the itinerary are Thingvellir, the Valley of Geysers, the Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, Reynisfjara beach, Jökulsárlón lagoon, Diamond Beach and the Reykjanes Peninsula.

We’ll be staying overnight at comfortable campsites, each equipped with hot showers and toilets. This will be a truly unforgettable trip, during which you’ll see Iceland in all its glory.

Hiking in Turkey without tents or heavy rucksacks

This route follows the western section of the Lycian Way through one of the most popular regions for hiking. Turkey’s mild climate allows you to combine walks through the picturesque mountains with a seaside holiday. Participants stay overnight and have their meals in cosy guesthouses, so you only need to bring a small rucksack with your personal belongings.

On this straightforward hike, we can look forward not only to stunning natural sights, but also to the ruins of ancient cities, as well as delicious Turkish cuisine and the warm hospitality of the local people.

The Fishermen’s Trail in Portugal – Rota Vicentina

The trip will take us along the Atlantic coast, where it’s both beautiful and warm. The “Fishermen’s Trail” is ranked among the six most beautiful coastal trails in the world. We’ll stroll along unspoilt beaches and through traditional fishing villages, and sample wine and seafood. We can look forward to the majestic ocean, the colourful towns and villages, and incredible sunsets on the beaches of the Algarve region. We’ll be travelling with light rucksacks, admiring the ocean, and staying overnight in guesthouses and hostels.

A hike on Madeira

Hiking in Madeira is an exciting 9-day journey during which we’ll walk along the most picturesque trails of the ‘Island of Eternal Spring’. The itinerary includes a visit to the island’s capital, Funchal, ascents to the highest peaks, walks through ancient laurel and eucalyptus groves and, of course, the most diverse views of the ocean, visible from almost every point on the island. Hiking in Madeira is very comfortable – all overnight stays will be in cosy guesthouses with all mod cons.

A walk through Provence

A tour of Provence offers the chance to discover France’s most picturesque region, which attracts millions of tourists every year. We’ll stroll through atmospheric, charming towns and villages, visit the majestic Verdon Gorge, and enjoy the famous fields of blooming lavender. And once the programme is over, participants will have the chance to continue their holiday independently in Nice or other towns on the Côte d’Azur.

Trekking around the Matterhorn

The Matterhorn is one of the most beautiful mountains in the world. It is a symbol of Switzerland and is well known to everyone from the famous Toblerone chocolate. We invite you to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Swiss Alps through a traditional European hiking experience – a trek where you travel in comfort from one mountain hut to the next, admiring the Matterhorn from every angle. No heavy rucksacks, no tents – you’ll spend the nights in cosy Alpine chalets along the entire route. Two circular treks around the Matterhorn await you, during which we’ll show you all the unique, iconic views of the peak, whose silhouette is recognisable to every mountain lover.

Treks in Nepal

The culture of trekking in Nepal involves day treks from lodge to lodge (as the guesthouses are called). Your luggage is carried by porters (local residents). You can order food and tea at the restaurant located right inside the lodge.

All you have with you is a rucksack containing only the bare essentials. And the beauty of the snow-capped Himalayas lies right before your eyes. At any moment, you can pull out your camera to take photos of Ama Dablam, the suspension bridges and the lovely Nepalese children, and enjoy the beauty of the mountains to the full!

You can read more about trekking in Nepal here.