There’s a particular kind of rest that only comes from a women’s hiking adventure — the kind earned step by step, breath by breath, on a trail that asks something of you and gives something back.
The slow, steady rhythm of placing one foot in front of the other, surrounded by nature, with nowhere else you need to be.
Many women tell us they didn’t set out to become hikers. They simply discovered, somewhere along the way, that walking outdoors made them feel more like themselves. Clearer. Stronger. More grounded. And once that feeling takes hold, it tends to ask for more.
More time outside. More meaningful movement.
If you love hiking — truly love it — why not let that passion shape how you travel? At Wild Women Expeditions, hiking is one of the most powerful ways we know to experience the world. Not as a checklist of sights, but as a lived-in journey through mountains, coastlines, villages, forests, and sacred paths that have carried travellers for centuries.
And for women in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond, hiking offers something especially valuable: a way to travel that feels purposeful, nourishing, and deeply alive.
When Travel Stops Being About “Getting Away” — and Starts Being About Coming Home
There’s a shift many women experience at midlife.
Travel stops being about squeezing everything in. It becomes about choosing what matters.
You want movement that feels good in your body, landscapes that quiet your mind, and experiences that leave you feeling expanded — not exhausted.
Hiking does that beautifully.
It slows you down just enough to notice details: the way the light changes on a mountainside, the smell of pine or sea air, the sound of your own breath settling into a steady rhythm. It invites presence — not perfection.
And when you hike in places like the Alps, the Scottish Highlands, ancient pilgrimage routes in Japan or Spain, or along coastal paths in Croatia, something subtle happens. You begin to feel part of the landscape, the history, the stories, not just a visitor passing through.
“I’d Go… If I Had Someone to Go With”
You want to experience these places. You’ve imagined yourself there — walking ancient trails, standing at a high pass, arriving somewhere beautiful. But coordinating schedules, interests, and comfort levels with friends or family can sometimes feel overwhelming.
Our hiking adventures are designed so you can travel solo-ish — independently, confidently — while being instantly welcomed into a small group of women who share your love of nature, movement, and meaningful travel.
You don’t have to plan the itinerary.
You don’t have to worry about pacing or permits.
You don’t have to convince anyone else that this is a good idea.
You simply show up.
Women’s Hiking Adventures for Every Season of Life
Not all hiking adventures are the same — and they shouldn’t be.
Some women want trails that challenge the legs but leave room for culture, conversation, and good meals. Others are ready for a physical goal — one that requires training, commitment, and a sense of accomplishment. And some are drawn to walks that feel quieter, more reflective, where the inner journey matters as much as the miles.
Wild Women Expeditions brings all of this to life — thoughtfully paced, expertly guided, and rooted in connection. Here are a few upcoming hikes we’re especially excited about.
Where Movement Meets Ease
Croatia Active Adventure
These are the trips women often describe as the perfect balance.
You’ll hike some days, feel satisfyingly tired by evening, and still have energy to enjoy the places you’re moving through. There’s space for conversation, laughter, cultural encounters, and moments of quiet awe.
Hiking in Croatia feels like a series of beautiful contrasts. One day, you’re walking along coastal paths with the Adriatic shimmering below. Another, you’re moving through national parks where waterfalls and turquoise lakes seem almost unreal.
The hiking days on this active itinerary are an easy pace, the trails are approachable but rewarding, and the days unfold at a pace that invites you to linger — over coffee in historic towns, over long dinners, over stories shared with locals.
Where Effort Meets Epic
Iceland Hiking Adventure
Our Iceland Hiking Adventure explores Iceland’s untamed landscapes — from glacier trekking on Sólheimajökull to geysers, waterfalls, and Thingvellir National Park.
You’ll have literal jaw-dropping moments exploring geothermal valleys, riding Icelandic horses, and soaking in hot springs.
Some women have shared that Iceland has a way of reigniting parts of you that everyday life forgets to nurture.
Earn the View — Every Step of the Way
Some women feel a pull toward something more demanding — not to test themselves against others, but to meet themselves honestly on the trail.
Scotland Hiking Adventure
Scotland’s landscapes have a way of getting under your skin.
You hike beneath big skies, through mist and sunlight, along ridgelines and ancient paths that feel steeped in story. The terrain can be demanding — but the reward is a sense of wildness that’s increasingly rare.
Many women share that Scotland has a way of making them feel deeply rooted in something ancient and steady.
Vietnam Hiking Adventure
In northern Vietnam, hiking becomes a doorway into daily life.
Women often tell us this kind of hiking stays with them — because it created real connection. To people. To place. To a way of life different from their own.
You’ll walk through terraced hillsides and remote villages, passing farmers at work and children heading home from school. The cultural richness is profound.
This is hiking for women who love being active — but also love slowing down enough to truly experience where they are.
Japan Pilgrimage- Kumano Kodo Trail
Some trails invite something quieter.
Walking the Kumano Kodo in Japan feels like stepping into another rhythm entirely.
You move through cedar forests, past shrines and waterfalls, following paths walked for over a thousand years. The days are gentle but meaningful, offering space for reflection and quiet connection.
It’s a pilgrimage that speaks softly — and lingers long after you return home.
Camino de Santiago Hiking Adventure
The Camino de Santiago strips life back to its essentials.
They’re less about elevation and endurance, and more about presence. About walking not to arrive somewhere quickly, but to let the journey itself do its work.
Each day, you walk. You eat. You rest. And in that simplicity, many women find clarity they didn’t know they were missing. Digging deep into your own strength as you lift one another up, sharing stories over plates of tapas and cups of café con leche.
The Camino welcomes walkers of all ages and backgrounds — and offers a sense of shared humanity that’s both grounding and deeply affirming.
Challenging Hiking: A Goal Worth Training For
Switzerland Hiking Adventure
The Swiss Alps are iconic for a reason. Alpine meadows, dramatic peaks, and well-crafted trails come together in a hiking experience that feels both challenging and deeply satisfying.
You move steadily, take breaks when needed, and end each hike knowing you’ve done something meaningful with your body.
This is hiking that reminds you just how capable you are.
Inca Trail To Machu Picchu
The Inca Trail isn’t just a hike — it’s a rite of passage.
Over several days, you follow stone paths laid centuries ago, moving through cloud forest and past sacred ruins before arriving at Machu Picchu on foot.
It’s challenging. It’s humbling. And for many women, it becomes a moment they return to again and again when they need to remember what they’re capable of.
Why Putting a Hike on the Calendar Changes Things
When you choose a hike — really choose it — something shifts.
You walk more.
You train gently, consistently.
You carry a sense of anticipation into your everyday life.
Planning a women’s hiking adventure isn’t about escape. It’s about intention. About giving yourself something meaningful to move toward — physically, mentally, emotionally.
Whether you’re craving challenge, balance, or spiritual connection, we offer hiking adventures designed for women who want to travel deeply, confidently, and on their own terms. You can trust the pacing, the guides, the group, and the experience itself.
Train for it. Dream about it.
Sometimes, the most powerful step is simply choosing the trail — lacing up, showing up, and taking that first step. Everything changes from there.
