Tatra Mountains - Poland & Slovakia
A little known gem yet a truly fantastic area that is easily accessible from the UK - trek in the beautiful hills, forests and mountain passes while exploring the Tatra Mountains. If you're keen for culture and stunning scenery, the mountains of Poland and Slovakia will not disappoint.
The Tatra give a great way to see a quieter and more remote landscape with different languages, tasty food and basic refuges perched high in the mountains to stay in. You might like to take a cable car to the heart of the mountains to acclimatise and explore the local supermarkets to stock up on tasty expedition supplies. Spend time after your expedition exploring the wonderful city of Krakow, a day visiting Auschwitz, exploring the cathedral sized Wieliczka salt mines or simply staying in the mountains a little longer.
After experiencing Poland and Slovakia we are confident that you will see why the area has become one of our most popular overseas areas with schools returning to the Tatra year after year.
Best time of year to go: July, August, early September
Julian Alps - Slovenia
Nestled among sparkling lakes, crystal clear rivers, pointy limestone peaks and vibrant little alpine towns, the Julian Alps of Slovenia are a real mecca for walkers and a stunning place to complete an expedition. When planning your route you have a good amount of choice depending on what your team would like to see, the level of challenge you would all like to undertake and what your interests are.
You will spend your days walking between basic mountain refuges or 'doms' to stay in each night, linked by great trails. The landscape offers famously stunning views, crisp mountain air, awe-inspiring gorges with unbelievably blue water and the famed mountains of the Triglav National Park.
After your expedition, relax at one of the National Park's many sparkling lakes, enjoy some outdoor activities or explore the beautiful town of Bled with it's famous lake and cream cake - a perfect way to celebrate your expedition! Whatever your interests, Slovenia is a stunning destination to visit on expedition and easily accessed from UK airports.
Best time of year to go: July, August
Isle of Arran - Scotland
Ok, so we know this isn't technically overseas but we guarantee that it will feel like it! With incredibly good transport links and a short ferry ride where wildlife spotting can begin with keeping a look out for basking sharks, dolphins and seals, arriving on Arran feels like you are heading on an expedition with a difference.
The wildlife doesn't stop there as your expedition can take you into areas to spot golden eagles, otters and rare whitebeam trees. The geology and scenery of Arran won't disappoint either - from the pointy Goatfell down to the sandy beaches and wooded areas of the South, Arran is a real gem and your chance to be a castaway for a little while.
If you have a day or two after your expedition ends and would like to explore more, there are lots of options: head out otter spotting, take a short boat ride over to neighbouring Holy Isle and see seals along the way or hang out in Brodick and sample local fish and chips and write some postcards home.
Arran is one of our firm favourites and we return here many times each year - it definitely feels as though you're overseas!
Best time of year to go: April to October
Where Would You Like To Go?
Some locations may be more appropriate at certain times of the year because of climate or snow cover on the ground which may influence your choice if you have specific dates in mind - get in touch if you would like to discuss which location might work best for you.
Fancy heading somewhere that we haven't listed? We are always open to different ideas and options - if you would like to go there chances are that others will too and we can look at how best to make the programme work for you. All locations are recced by us to ensure quality, safety and that you can achieve the aims that you have.
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