Business Details
40 Years
experience
Guided Hiking Adventures in Global Destinations
Since 1986, Comfortable Hiking Holidays has been dedicated to providing exceptional guided hiking experiences that combine adventure with comfort. Our philosophy centers on treating guests as friends, ensuring personalized attention throughout every stage of their journey. With firsthand knowledge of all destinations, we meticulously plan each itinerary to showcase cultural richness, natural beauty, and unique local experiences. Our team personally leads or accompanies every trip, prioritizing safety, detail-oriented service, and seamless logistics.From airfare to accommodations and meals, we handle all arrangements, allowing guests to focus solely on enjoying immersive, small-group hiking holidays across five continents. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our 70% repeat guest rate and ongoing dedication to evolving with traveler needs while maintaining our founding principles.
Services
Guided hiking tours
Travel arrangements
Accommodation bookings
Fitness preparation
Loyalty rewards
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We personally lead or accompany every trip we offer
- Our team has visited every destination we feature
- We provide personalized attention from first contact
- We maintain 70% repeat guest satisfaction rate
- We handle all travel logistics from airfare to meals
Associations and certifications
- TICO
Services
Guided hiking tours
Our guided hiking tours combine cultural immersion with scenic exploration across five continents. Each itinerary features expert-led treks through villages and natural landscapes, with options ranging from light to challenging difficulty levels. We ensure authentic local experiences through curated accommodations and dining.
Personalized travel arrangements
We handle complete travel logistics including airfare, accommodations, and transfers. Our team provides individualized attention from initial booking through trip completion, addressing specific needs like meal requirements and holiday extensions.
Fitness preparation
We provide comprehensive fitness guidance for hikers of all ability levels. Our resources include stretching routines, gear recommendations, and terrain-specific preparation tips to ensure physical readiness for varied hiking conditions.
Loyalty rewards
Our Hiking Buddy Rewards Program offers $100 discounts for successful referrals. The Trailblazer Loyalty Program provides 5% discounts on land portions for guests completing 10+ trips, recognizing long-term customer relationships.
Sustainable tourism
We incorporate environmental responsibility through $15 per booking donations to World Animal Protection. Our itineraries emphasize cultural preservation and support local communities through authentic dining and accommodation choices.
People
Maddalena Molino
Head of Operations
Maddalena personally leads hikes and manages reservations, flights, and special requests. With extensive hiking experience across all destinations, she combines operational oversight with hands-on guest interaction.
Robert Eschenasi
Trip Leader
Robert serves as trip leader and manages travel insurance requests. He researches new destinations while maintaining fitness through tennis and Krav Maga training, ensuring active involvement in trip development.
Sheila Parry
Hike Leader
Sheila leads trips in Europe and Turkey, leveraging her extensive hiking expertise. A competitive ballroom dancer, she brings both physical fitness and interpersonal skills to enhance guest experiences.
Questions
What hiking difficulty levels do you offer?
We offer LIGHT (easy terrain), MODERATE (up to 500ft elevation), and CHALLENGING (up to 3000ft elevation) hikes with optional participation.
What is included in your tour packages?
Packages include airfare, accommodations, meals, local transfers, and guided hikes with experienced leaders.
How should I prepare for a hiking trip?
We recommend breaking in hiking boots, packing essentials like rainwear and water bottles, and following our fitness preparation guidelines.
Do you offer loyalty rewards?
Yes, our Hiking Buddy Rewards gives $100 discounts per referral, while the Trailblazer Program offers 5% discounts after 10 trips.
How do you ensure traveler safety?
Experienced guides accompany all trips, with attention to trail markings, group coordination, and emergency preparedness protocols.
What sustainability initiatives do you support?
We donate $15 per booking to World Animal Protection and emphasize eco-conscious practices in our operations.
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Reviews (5)
Tom Smee
Sep 30, 2020
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We had several trips with Comfortable Hiking Holidays. Super fun. The hiking routes were interesting and just the right amount of challenge, the other guests are always great to meet and chat with, the restaurants well chosen. Best of all the hosts/guides are wonderful, caring people. Highly recommended!
Debbie Martin
Sep 06, 2020
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I can't say enough great things about Maddalena and Robert from CCH. They take excellent care of their guests. I've had the pleasure of experiencing 4 hiking trips with them and I can't wait for the chance to join them again. Their motto is true - hike an adventure and rest in comfort.
Maria Turcotte
Jul 15, 2020
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Amalfi Coast trip is packed with great hikes, good food, fun upon fun shopping, 5 star hotel accommodations and the opportunity to meet new people. Did I mention the food?
Murray Matheson
May 09, 2020
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Do we love CHH trips? Well, we're planning trip #7 right now. CHH offers personal access to a destination, through locally owned restaurants and cultural experiences, and a view of the country you can only get by hiking. Love it!
Denise Lavergne Wallace
Apr 28, 2020
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Well organized, great lodging, wonderful food and many, many fond memories. We have experienced 2 trips and would highly recommend booking with CHH.
