Dec 11

Make the Holidays Memorable with a Ryder-Walker Trek!

Surprise the Traveler in Your Life with Their Next Adventure

Looking for a gift that feels personal, memorable, and a little magical? Surprise your favorite traveler with a Ryder-Walker trek. Each itinerary is thoughtfully designed with curated routes, charming inns, and meaningful cultural moments that turn a holiday gift into a lifelong memory. Give now and let them choose their next great adventure with a Ryder-Walker Gift Card.

 

Explore one of our newest guided treks, Appenzell to Liechtenstein through the breathtaking Appenzell region of Switzerland, where dramatic limestone peaks rise above lush pastures, offering a glimpse into old-world Swiss traditions and culture. Continue into the charming Principality of Liechtenstein, exploring high alpine paths, castles, and mountain huts in one of Europe’s most picturesque and welcoming destinations.

Our guided Corsica Alpine & Coastal Trek, is for those seeking a blend of rugged mountains, pristine beaches, and timeless villages. Corsica boasts a captivating fusion of Italian and French influences, creating a unique tapestry in both its culture and cuisine.

Join our new guided Italy’s Ortler Alps Trek—set along the Swiss border, where glacier-crowned peaks, turquoise lakes, and quiet granite-walled valleys define the landscape. Hike beneath glaciers in Stelvio National Park, ride the legendary Bernina Express into Switzerland, and explore panoramic alpine trails. The journey concludes in the glacier-carved Val di Mello—Italy’s “Little Yosemite”—with its soaring granite walls and peaceful meadows. Our guide, Elsa Giumelli, grew up in this region and has crafted an itinerary that is truly bucket-list worthy.

If your adventure meter leans to the wilder side, you’ll want to join our Montenegro and Croatia: Highlights of the Adriatic Coast. This trek blends Montenegro’s dramatic Lovćen National Park with island-hopping and peak-bagging along Croatia’s spectacular coastline. Guide Nikola Marković has crafted the ultimate Adriatic escape.

Coastline in Spain on Costa Brava trek

Short on time? Ryder-Walker Mini-Treks are perfect for squeezing adventure into a business trip or romantic getaway, with easy access from major international airports. These journeys offer exciting trails, delicious cuisine, and charming accommodations in some of our favorite destinations—Austria, France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Scotland, England, Ireland, and the USA.

For those craving the untouched beauty of the Southern Hemisphere, Argentina’s Patagonia: The Lakes District beckons with hikes that explore this untamed frontier, where the lakes gleam like jewels and jagged mountain peaks pierce the sky. Your holiday gift becomes an expedition into the heart of Patagonia’s soul-stirring wilderness.

If you’re looking to give a truly unforgettable, bucket-list experience, we highly recommend trekking with Ryder-Walker guide Dave Nesis on our Peru: The Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu. This once-in-a-lifetime journey takes you from soaring mountain passes to lush rainforest valleys, uncovering ancient Incan history with local guides and relaxing in top accommodations along the way. The trek culminates at Machu Picchu—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a breathtaking testament to Incan ingenuity. More than a trip, it’s a lifetime memory in the making.

A lavender field with a town on a hill in the background

With hiking adventures spanning the globe, there’s a perfect trek for everyone. Whether it’s exploring our new Mallorca, Spain trek through the Serra de Tramuntana, walking the the picturesque countryside and historic sites of Provence’s hill towns in the Luberon, conquering the heights of the Alps, or venturing into more exotic destinations like Morocco and Northern Greece, Ryder-Walker offers the ultimate gift: an unforgettable journey for someone special.

How to Gift a Ryder-Walker Adventure

A Ryder-Walker Gift Card makes giving easy—select the amount, include a $500 trip deposit, and let your loved one pick their dream adventure.

To book, call us at 970-728-6481 / 888-586-8365 or email adventure@ryderwalker.com

Prefer to shop online? Purchase a Gift Card online, and we’ll send a personalized gift certificate out right away.

Wishing you happy trails and a warm, adventure-filled holiday season from all of us at Ryder-Walker.

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