Walking tours in the u. S. And europe

COST: $1,549 per person FEE INCLUDES:  5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners; lodging at the Yellowstone River Motel; SUV rides to trailheads; guided hikes. DAILY WALKING TOTALS: 3 to 7

miles; you can choose from multiple hiking options based on your own pace. BAVARIAN RIVERS IN GERMANY This trip from Exodus Travels starts and ends in Regensburg, about 90 minutes north of

Munich. Exploring this World Heritage Site is a time-traveling treat, whether observing medieval architecture, crossing the 12th-century stone bridge or heading to the Historic Sausage

Kitchen, which has served weenies for, no joke, 900 years. (Don’t worry about the calories — you’ll burn ’em off by walking.) You’ll also walk along the Altmuhl and Danube rivers for views

of wildflowers, animals (look for deer and wild boar) and castles. On your journey through Kelheim, take a break at Kloster Weltenburg, a Benedictine abbey with its own brewery (this is

Germany, after all). LENGTH OF TRIP: 7 days COST: $1,615 per person FEE INCLUDES: All breakfasts; accommodations in 3- and 4-star hotels; map and route notes; luggage transported to each

hotel; 24-hour emergency assistance; a representative meets you when you arrive and remains on call; complimentary beer collection service (if you buy beer at a local brewery, your Exodus

rep will transport it to your final hotel). DAILY WALKING TOTALS: 11 to 14 miles, but don’t panic. Exodus rates this a leisurely walking experience, and since it’s self-guided, you can go at

your pace (or call the local rep for a taxi). DUBROVNIK, CROATIA, AND THE ELAPHITI ISLANDS Travelers may neglect Croatia for Italy, its neighbor on the other side of the Adriatic Sea, but

Dubrovnik is as scenic as any seaside town in Europe. On this self-guided trip from On Foot Holidays, you’ll wander the walled city’s alleys, shops  and  churches, then ferry to the Elaphiti

Islands for quiet strolls along wooded hills and rocky shores. The towns are quiet, too: The islands of Lopud and Kolocep are car-free (just watch for bikers and locals in golf buggies).

Kolocep is home to Konoba Skerac, a popular seafood restaurant, says Dubrovnik-born Tomislav Coric, who designed the walking routes on both Sipan and Kolocep. Each island features stone

churches and sandy beaches, so you’ll find plenty of spots for selfies. LENGTH OF TRIP: 8 days COST: $1,073 per person (prices can increase by around $260 during peak seasons) FEE  INCLUDES:

 5 breakfasts; accommodations; airport and ferry port transfers; ferry tickets (excluding the optional Kolocep day); detailed maps, route notes, timetables  and  background information;

support staff available by phone. DAILY WALKING TOTALS: 2.4 to 7.5 miles; you can choose how much you want to walk each day. SAN FRANCISCO, MUIR WOODS AND POINT REYES How’s this for

contrasts? After a day in the bustling city and a walk across the Golden Gate Bridge into Sausalito, you’ll head to the redwood forests of Muir Woods and then to rugged Point Reyes — one of

the bay area’s under-the-radar gems — to see white-sand beaches and jagged cliffs. You may even spot gray whales or harbor seals on this self-guided trip from Country Walkers. The company

provides a detailed itinerary with turn-by-turn directions for every walk, including points of interest, restaurant recommendations and side trips.