Epic Adventure Club

Join us to explore the highlights of northern Spain's Picos de Europa National Park on this hotel-based adventure with iconic day hikes!

Duration: 6 nights
Group size: 16
Accommodation: Twin share rooms in comfortable rural hotels/guesthouses (limited single occupancy places available for £160 - please enquire)
Meals: 6 breakfasts, 6 dinners
Trip cost: £999

This hotel-based trip takes us deep into one of the country’s most spectacular mountain landscapes, where soaring limestone peaks, deep gorges, and sweeping valleys create a paradise for walkers. Over the course of five hiking days, we explore some of the park’s most iconic routes.

We ascend to the spectacular Mirador de Ordiales, perched above a 1,000-meter drop with panoramic views across the Angón Valley. At the base of the imposing Naranjo de Bulnes (Pico Urriellu), we stand in the shadow of one of Spain’s most legendary climbing peaks.

The unforgettable Ruta del Cares, a narrow trail carved into the cliffs of a deep gorge, offers one of the most scenic and thrilling walks in the country.

Additional hikes take us high into the Central Massif, with a cable car ride to the striking Horcados Rojos summit and a visit to the unique Cabaña Verónica mountain hut. We also summit Coriscao Peak, a superb natural balcony offering unmatched views of the entire Picos range, as well as the surrounding Palentina and Leonese massifs.

Along the way, we'll enjoy comfortable hotel stays (3 nights in Arenas de Cabrales and 3 nights in Espinama), traditional Asturian and Cantabrian cuisine, and time to explore picturesque villages like Potes.

This trip is ideal for hikers looking to experience the best of the Picos de Europa—combining challenging hikes and iconic mountain scenery with comfortable hospitality.

ITINERARY:

Sun 02/08 (-/-/D) – Transfer from Bilbao airport. Dinner and accommodation in Arenas de Cabrales. Briefing with the guide.

Mon 03/08 (B/-/D) – Hike to Mirador de Oriales, a classic walk with breath-taking views in the Western massif of the Picos de Europa, where chamois are often spotted (16 Km +800m/-950m). Dinner and accommodation in Arenas de Cabrales.

Tue 04/08 (B/-/D) – Naranjo de Bulnes adventure - hike from Pandebano to the base of the iconic Naranjo de Bulnes, with stunning views from Collado Vallejo (13KM, +900m/-900m). Dinner and accommodation in Arenas de Cabrales.

Wed 05/08 (B/-/D) – Ruta del Cares, iconic hiking trail linking the villages of Caín and Poncebos known for its narrow paths carved into the rock face, and the impressive Cares River gorge (13KM, +250m/-150m). Dinner and accommodation in Espinama.

Thu 06/08 (B/-/D) – Take a cable car up and hike to the summit of Horcados Rojos (2,506m) for panoramic views, stopping at the Cabaña Verónica hut on the return (12KM, +800m/-800m). Dinner and accommodation in Espinama.

Fri 07/08 (B/-/D) – Ascent to Coriscao peak (2,235m), with its exceptional balcony with stunning views of the Picos de Europa (10KM. +600m/-600m). Dinner and accommodation in Espinama.

Sat 08/08 (B/-/-) – Trip finish, transfer back to Bilbao airport (TBC)

Please note that this itinerary may be altered depending on weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.

ACCOMMODATION:

Accommodation on this trip will be in twin share rooms in comfortable rural hotels/guesthouses (limited single supplement places available upon request).

DIFFICULTY:

Hikes on this trip will be challenging with significant elevation to be tackled each day on rough terrain and this trip is therefore suitable for fit and experienced hikers. You should be comfortable walking on steep, rocky and uneven terrain, have a head for heights and will need the fitness to hike up to 16 km with 950m ascent/descent per day. We will only need to carry a day pack on our hiking days.

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

• 6 nights accommodation in rural hotels/guesthouses in twin share rooms - 3 nights in Arenas de Cabrales and 3 nights in Espinama (£160 single supplement - limited availability)
• Meals: 6 dinners, 6 breakfasts
• 5 guided day hikes
• Local experienced and certified English speaking hiking guide
• Epic Adventure Club trip leader
• Airport transfers from/to Bilbao timed to meet the recommended flights (see below, drop off possible in Santander on return)
• All transport during our hiking days
• Ticket for the Fuente Dé Cable Car
• Financial protection in accordance with the Package Travel Law 1992

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:

• Any other meals not specified (picnic lunches can be purchased in the hotels or local shops)
• Flights
• Travel Insurance

FLIGHTS:

Airport transfers for this trip will be scheduled to align with the following flights:

Outbound Sun, 2 Aug 2026:
Vueling Airlines VY7291
09:25 LGW London Gatwick - 12:30 BIO Bilbao

Return Sat, 8 Aug 2026:
Vueling Airlines Y6633
13:35 BIO Bilbao - 14:30 LGW London Gatwick

Please note that on the return, a drop off in Santander is also possible (Ryanair flies there).

It will be easy to extend your stay before or after the trip, for example to explore the vibrant city of Bilbao. Vueling offers direct flights to Bilbao every day and so do other airlines such as Wizzair (not every day) or Iberia (with a stopover). If you choose to book different flights then you will need to meet the group at Bilbao Airport on Sunday 2 August at 12:45.

HOW TO BOOK:

The trip costs £999. To secure your place, either full payment or a £333 deposit is required (plus any single supplement if applicable). RSVPing alone won’t reserve your spot.

If you’re paying in instalments, the remaining balance is due on the following dates—please kindly make a note of them in your calendar:

£333 by 2 January 2026
£333 by 2 April 2026

Please make all payments via bank transfer and use 'PICOS' as your payment reference. The account details are:

Account Name: EPIC ADVENTURE CLUB LTD
Sort Code: 08-92-50
Account Number: 63235003

After you’ve sent your payment, just drop us an email at ingridhansen1@gmail.com so we can officially confirm your spot on the trip!

Join us on a 4-day hut-to-hut trek from Seiser Alm (Alpe di Siusi) to the fiery peaks of Rosengarten (Catinaccio) in the Dolomites over the August bank holiday.

Duration: 5 nights
Group size: 16
Accommodation: 2 nights in twin rooms in a hotel in Bolzano and 3 nights in shared rooms in mountain huts (please enquire about single occupancy for the two hotel nights)
Meals: 3 breakfasts and 2 dinners in the mountains huts
Trip cost: £579 (or £589 if paying in two instalments)

Our journey begins on Seiser Alm, the largest high-altitude alpine pasture in Europe. Stretching across rolling hills and dotted with wooden huts, this vast plateau is a world of its own. The fields display beautiful shades of green and gold, with views stretching endlessly across the Dolomite peaks.

Walking here feels like stepping into a storybook—wide-open skies, open meadows, and the dramatic backdrop of the Schlern massif rising above.

The trail then leads into the legendary Rosengarten massif, a crown of jagged limestone towers famous for their fiery glow at sunset. According to local legend, these peaks were once the enchanted rose garden of King Laurin, and at dusk they still blaze with magical hues of pink, orange, and gold—the phenomenon known as Enrosadira.

Hiking here feels otherworldly: sheer rock faces, narrow passes, turquoise alpine lakes, and sweeping views that change with every turn of the trail.

Each night, we rest in cozy mountain huts and enjoy hearty alpine meals, recharging for days filled with adventure and spectacular scenery.

Join us on this 4-day hut-to-hut trek through one of the Dolomites’ most spectacular gems, with towering peaks, winding passes, and unforgettable panoramas at every turn!

DIFFICULTY:

This 4-day trek is demanding, with significant elevation gains and steep climbs, and is best suited for fit, experienced hikers. The trails are not technical, but you should be comfortable on rough, rocky, and uneven terrain. Each participant carries a backpack with the gear needed for four days. Meals are provided or can be purchased at the mountain huts along the route.

ITINERARY:

Wed 26/09 (-) - Arrival in Bolzano (Bozen). Overnight in hotel.

Thu 27/08 - Bus (1 hour 15 min) or private transfer (30 min) to Völs am Schlern. Trek from Völs am Schlern to Schlernhaus/Rifugio Bolzano. (10km, +1600m -10m). Overnight in mountain hut.

Fri 28/08 - Trek from Schlernhaus to Plattkofelhütte/Rifugio Sasso Piatto. (12km, +500m -640m). Overnight in mountain hut.

Sat 29/08 - Trek from Plattkofelhütte to Rifugio Passo Principe/Grasleitenpasshütte. (11.5km, +1000m -710m). Overnight in mountain hut.

Sun 30/08 - Trek from Rifugio Passo Principe to Ciampedie cable car. (7km, +50m -650m, or a slightly longer version depending on timing/weather). Cable car to Vigo di Fassa. Bus + train (~3 hours) or shared taxi (1 hour) to Bolzano. Overnight in hotel.

Mon 31/08 - Trip finishes in Bolzano.

INCLUDED:

• Accommodation: 5 nights accommodation with 2 nights in a hotel in Bolzano (twin rooms) and 3 nights in mountain huts (shared rooms). Please note that in the mountain huts room allocations may be mixed gender.
• Meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners
• Epic Adventure Club trip organiser
• An itinerary of planned hikes and gpx files for our 4 trekking days
• Financial protection in accordance with the Package Travel Law 1992

NOT INCLUDED:

• Flights and airport transfers
• Any other meals not specified - in Bolzano we can sample the local cuisine for dinner and breakfast can be purchased at the hotel (around €10 at the time of writing). The first hut has an a la carte menu for dinner and we can buy lunch packs at all huts
• Tourist tax (about €2.5 per night)
• Showers, device charging and any other optional consumptions in the huts
• Buses/train or shared taxi to/from the start and finish of the trek (theorganiser will confirm the mode of transport closer to the trip date).
• Alpine guide (see disclaimer below)
• Travel Insurance

FLIGHTS:

Bolzano is reachable with easy train or bus connections from Verona and Innsbruck airports, and slightly longer connections from Milan (Linate/Bergamo/Malpensa) and Venice (Marco Poli, Treviso). All of these airports are well served by multiple airlines flying from London and other UK cities. For the fastest option, SkyAlps operates direct flights from London Gatwick to Bolzano, though only on selected days each week.

Please note that our hotel is located a 15 min walk away from Bolzano South/Bozen Sud station, from where Flixbus has a number of affordable bus connections to/from the above mentioned airports (ensure to check the schedules).

HOW TO BOOK:

Trip Cost Options:
• Pay in full: £579
• Pay in instalments: £589 (£299 deposit + £290 balance due by 30 April 2026)

Please send all payments by bank transfer and use DOLOMITES as your payment reference.

The account details are:
Account Name: EPIC ADVENTURE CLUB LTD
Sort Code: 08-92-50
Account Number: 63235003

Let's explore the wild, untamed beauty of Kosovo, the Balkan's hidden gem, by trekking some of the best parts of the Via Dinarica!

Duration: 7 nights
Group size: 16
Accommodation: Family-run guesthouses and hotels
Meals: 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches + 5 packed lunches, 6 dinners
Trip cost: £899

Optional via ferrata on day 4!

This epic trekking adventure takes us through one of the most wild and remote mountain regions of the Western Balkans and most spectacular parts of the Accursed Mountains in undiscovered Kosovo.

Hiking some of the most scenic sections of the Via Dinarica and Peaks of the Balkans trails, we tackle rugged shepherd paths, cross high ridges, and climb two of the country’s most iconic peaks—Hajla Mountain and Gjeravica, the highest point in Kosovo.

Along the way, we pass through beautiful alpine meadows, remote valleys, Edelweiss-covered slopes, and the mirror-like Liqenati Lakes.

Each night, we'll rest in welcoming mountain guesthouses or hotels, refuelling with hearty homemade meals and experiencing the warm hospitality of the Kosovan highlands.

Our journey ends with a rich taste of Kosovo’s culture in the Rahoveci wine region and the historic city of Prizren.

This off the beaten track adventure is for intrepid hikers who like challenge, amazing scenery, and an authentic taste of the Balkans—away from the tourist trail.

ACCOMMODATION:

Accommodation will be a combination of 3 nights in twin rooms in hotels and and 4 nights in shared rooms in mountain guesthouses (likely about 3-4 people per room).

DIFFICULTY:

Hikes will be challenging with significant elevation gains and this trip is therefore suitable for fit and experienced hikers. You should be comfortable walking on rough, rocky, steep and uneven terrain and have a head for heights.

We will only need to carry a day pack on our hiking days as our main bags will be transferred each day, but please ensure you will be able to comfortably manage the distances and elevations in the below itinerary (up to 18.5km with 860m ascent/descent, 7-8hrs).

ITINERARY:

Sun 27/09 (L) - Arrival at Pristina airport and transfer to Peja. Visit the White Drini Natural Park, marvel at the region’s largest waterfall, and explore the Sleeping Beauty Cave. Overnight in a comfortable hotel near Peja’s city centre. Free evening.

Mon 28/09 (B/PL/D) - Transfer to to Shtedimi ridge. Hike on Rusolia Mountain, known for its giant sinkholes and carpets of delicate Edelweiss flowers. Follow the Via Dinarica trail through Zhlebi valley, blueberry fields, and rocky alpine terrain, with panoramic views of the Accursed Mountains. Overnight at Hajla Cabin Guesthouse. (16km, +882m -882m, 5-6hrs)

Tue 29/09 (B/PL/D) - Summit Hajla Mountain (2,403 m), the highest peak in the Rugova Valley, and hike along the Hajla ridge for magnificent vistas across the national park. End the day in Boge village, staying at a welcoming guesthouse. (14km, +540m -840m, 5-6hrs)

Wed 30/09 (B/PL/D) - Short transfer to trailhead. Hike to the serene Liqenati Mountain Lakes, passing Kuqishte Lake, Drelaj Lake, and scenic pine forests. Overnight at a family-run guesthouse in Milisheci, with traditional local cuisine. (14km, +722m -480m, 5-6hrs). On this day there is also the opportunity to do the optional via ferrata activity instead of the hike.

Thu 01/10 (B/PL/D) - Hike through Roshkodoli Valley and blueberry fields toward Gacaferri Mountain, a remote village near the Three Borders peak. Overnight at a family guesthouse with hearty local food. (16.5km, +580m -580m, 5-6hrs)

Fri 02/10 (B/PL/D) - Hike Gjeravica Mountain (2,656 m), Kosovo’s highest peak, passing some of the highest lakes in the Balkans. Transfer to Gjakova for a restful evening in a family-run hotel near the Grand Bazaar. (18.5km, +860m -860m, 7-8hrs)

Sat 03/10 (B/L/D) - Cultural day: visit the Rahoveci wine region, sampling local wines, then continue to the historic city of Prizren. Stroll along the Lumbardhi River, cross the Old Stone Bridge, visit the Sinan Pasha Mosque, and finish with a sunset view from the castle. Overnight in a city-center hotel.

Sun 04/10 (B) - After breakfast in the hotel, transfer to the airport for our return flight. Trip finish.

Although we will do our very best to adhere to this itinerary, it is subject to change for various reasons, including weather, or circumstances beyond our control.

INCLUDED:

• Accommodation: 7 nights accommodation in family-run guesthouses and hotels (3 nights in twin rooms in hotels and and 4 nights in shared rooms in mountain guesthouses)
• Meals: 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches + 5 packed lunches, 6 dinners
• Experienced local English-speaking guide and Epic Adventure Club trip leader
• Airport transfers timed to meet the recommended flights (see below)
• All transfers according to the itinerary (comfortable Mercedes Sprinter and 4x4 Land Rover Defenders for the mountainous terrain)
• Luggage transfers for our 5 hiking days (15kg max, soft/semi-soft bags only)
• National Park fees
• Financial protection in accordance with the Package Travel Law 1992

NOT INCLUDED:

• Flights (see below)
• Any other meals not specified
• Optional via ferrata activity on day 4 (cost around EUR 40, minimum 2 participants required)
• Travel Insurance

FLIGHTS:

Our airport transfers will be timed to meet the following connecting flights with Austrian Airlines:

Outbound Sun, 27 Sep 2026:
Austrian Airlines OS340: 06:00 LHR London Heathrow - 09:10 VIE Vienna
Austrian Airlines OS743: 10:00 VIE Vienna - 11:30 PRN Pristina

Inbound Sat, 4 Oct 2026:
Austrian Airlines OS744: 12:15 PRN Pristina - 13:50 VIE Vienna
Austrian Airlines OS337: 17:15 VIE Vienna - 18:40 LHR London Heathrow

We would highly recommend arriving a day or two early to explore the vibrant capital city of Pristina (the organiser will arrive on Friday 25 September and anyone is welcome to join early to explore the city).

If you choose to book different flights then you can meet the group at Pristina Airport on Sun, 27 Sep 2026 at 12:00. Please do not book any flights arriving later than 11:30 on 27/09 and leaving no earlier than 12:15 on 04/10.

HOW TO BOOK:

The trip cost is £899. To confirm your place either full payment or a £299 deposit is required. Your RSVP is not enough to reserve a space on this trip.

If paying instalments, the remainder is to be paid as follows:
£300 by 28 February 2026
£300 by 31 May 2026

Please send all payments by bank transfer and use KOSOVO as your payment reference. The account details are:

Account Name: EPIC ADVENTURE CLUB LTD
Sort Code: 08-92-50
Account Number: 63235003

Please email ingridhansen1@gmail.com when you send payment so that we can send you the confirmation.

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Join us on an unforgettable bucket-list adventure trekking the spectacular Manaslu Circuit in Nepal — an epic journey through soaring Himalayan peaks, remote mountain villages, and some of the most breathtaking scenery on Earth.

Duration: 16 nights
Accommodation: 3 nights 3 star hotel (twin share) and 13 nights in teahouses/guesthouses (twin share where possible)
Meals: 16 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 14 dinners
Trip cost: £1499 (£299 deposit required)

The magnificent Manaslu Circuit Trek circles the world’s eighth-highest mountain, Mount Manaslu (8,163m), on one of Nepal’s most spectacular and rewarding high-altitude journeys. Blending true remoteness with awe-inspiring scenery, this is a bucket-list Himalayan adventure filled with unforgettable moments.

The trail winds from lush terraced lowlands and rhododendron forests through the dramatic gorges of the Buri Gandaki River, across exhilarating suspension bridges and into timeless mountain villages where we stay in welcoming traditional teahouses.

As we ascend, the landscape opens to wild alpine meadows and remote Tibetan-influenced communities before the ultimate highlight: crossing the magnificent Larkya La (5,106m), rewarded with sweeping views of glaciers and soaring snow-capped peaks.

Often described as the “new Annapurna Circuit,” the Manaslu Circuit remains far less crowded — an unspoiled, off-the-beaten-path experience in the heart of the Himalaya.