Beech Forests

Experience the South Island’s striking natural landscape by taking a train one way between Christchurch and Greymouth. Along this journey you’ll see epic vistas, travel the edges of the ice-fed Waimakariri River, traverse the Southern Alps, and see miles of native beech forest.

New Zealand's longest running passenger service, the Northern Explorer is a long distance scenic train service running between Auckland and Wellington. Experience the extremes of New Zealand's scenery, from the fertile farmlands of Waikato to the volcanic peaks of the Central Plateau and the sparkling Kapiti Coast.

New Zealand's longest running passenger service, the Northern Explorer is a long distance scenic train service running between Wellington and Auckland.  Experience the extremes of New Zealand's scenery, from the fertile farmlands of Waikato to the volcanic peaks of the Central Plateau and the sparkling Kapiti Coast.

Feel the adrenaline as you ride a powerful 11 HP Quad Bike through the rugged trails, riverbeds, and lush forests of the breathtaking Taurus Mountains. This 24 km off-road adventure, led by expert guides, offers the perfect mix of thrill and nature, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced riders. Choose between a morning or afternoon session and experience Antalya’s countryside like never before!

Spend a day on the stunning Kepler Track, one of NZ’s most rewarding day walks! You can’t beat a walking track that’s been built with the purpose of showing off the very best features of Fiordland. The Kepler Track was custom-built for pure hiking pleasure. Its alpine vistas, rugged high country, deep gorges and tall beech forests make the Kepler one of our favourite NZ Must Do’s. Kepler Track highlights Climb to the peak of Mount Luxmore, 1472m, for a birds-eye view of Lake Te Anau & the town. Explore the stunning stalactites and stalagmites of the Luxmore Caves and soak up the beauty of grand alpine views that stretch on for miles. Hike through golden tussock high country and tall Beech Forests; and at night, listen for the sound of the morepork, a tiny native owl, or shrill whistles from the Brown Kiwi. The quintessential Fiordland hiking experience!

Experience the South Island’s striking natural landscape by taking a train one way between Greymouth and Christchurch. Along this journey you’ll see epic vistas, travel the edges of the ice-fed Waimakariri River, traverse the Southern Alps, and see miles of native beech forest.

After being picked up at your hotel in the center of Ushuaia, where you will take an exciting ride on the last 4.5 miles. The park has dramatic scenery, with waterfalls, forests, mountains and glaciers. The Senda Costera (Coastal Path), connecting Ensenada Bay to Lapataia Bay on Lago Roca, is a popular hiking trail within the park. Forests of Antarctic beech, lenga beech and coihue in the lower elevations of the park are home to many animal species. A professional guide will be with you every step of the way if you may have any questions.

Tour through the most beautiful landscapes of the interior of Bizkaia. Bucolic valleys, medieval towns and natural parks are waiting for you. This tour will put you in absolute contact with nature.

At Howlanders, we consider the "Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers Tour" a must for every traveler visiting Puerto Natales. From the boat, the tour will introduce two of the most impressive glaciers in Chile: Balmaceda and Serrano. In addition to the glaciers, this tour includes a 40-minute walk through a lush forest to reach the foot of the glaciers. On the way back to the ship, you can enjoy a glass of whiskey made with millenary ice from the glaciers, coffee, or a hot cup of tea. Are you ready for a real adventure? Here are all the details of the tour:

Small group bigger experience! • Visit the Boyana Church – an inspiring temple, with unique frescoes from the 13th century. • Visit the top Bulgarian Landmark, a UNESCO site and the biggest Monastery in Bulgaria – Rila monastery. • Know more about the Eastern Orthodox traditions, frescoes and history. • Get close to the nature and enjoy the “Rila Mountain Natural Park”, the biggest in Bulgaria. • Know more about Bulgarian culture • Walking through an old beech forest, which takes us to a mystical place – the cave and the prayer rock of the hermit

Once we arrive at the Visitor Center of the Acquerino Nature Reserve we will give a brief illustration of the territory, the route and the correct use of mountain bikes. Wearing the helmets we are ready to start the excursion aboard our MTBs among paths and dirt roads, surrounded by ancient trees, and with a little luck we will be able to see the very rich local fauna which includes deer and roe deer among other things. For lunch time we will arrive in an area of wide meadows and centuries-old beech trees, where we can eat packed or take advantage of the excellent traditional recipes of the adjacent farmhouse (own production of cheeses and ricotta). A little relaxation and then our excursion will end again at the Visitor Center.

Dajti National Park, Albania, also known as Tirana's Natural balcony, is located 26 km to the east of Tirana. It is situated at a distance of 50 km from the Rinas International Airport at an elevation of 1612 meters above the sea level. In winter, the mountain is often covered with snow, and it is a popular retreat to the local population of Tirana that rarely see snow falls. Its slopes have forests of pines, and beech. Dajti National Park, Albania commands a spectacular view of the capital. Dajti National Park, Albania is spread on a sprawling 3,300 hectares of land on the Dajti Plain, which is the converging point of visitors to Dajti. After arrive in national park of Dajti via its cable car Dajti Ekspres, we have lunch restaurant where you can enjoy the great views and nature

Rila monastery is the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. The monastery complex includes: – The Hrelyo's tower – 130 monastic cells – Monastery‘s church “The Nativity of the Virgin Mary” – Threeе museum- Monastery main museum, Museum of daily life and Ethnographic museum. The most significant exhibit is the Rafael’s cross. Throughout the centuries Rila Monastery has always been the spiritual, educational and cultural center of Bulgaria. Five kilometers from the monastery is situated the cave of St. John of Rila. Part of our experience is the short hike to the cave. The trail is decorated with pristine beech forest, wild herbs and flowers.

Please arrive between 9:00 and 9:30 am. We will depart on a private vehicle as soon as we finish preparation. The snowy silver world awaits only 20minutes away! Discover the snowy forest just for you with an experienced guide. Spend the morning to enjoy and fully immerse in the great nature, simply relax or have a snowball fight, all up to you. Once you're done playing, the guide will swiftly prepare a piping hot lunch on the snow in the great outdoors. We may need your help making snow tables. Lunch in the snow forest is sure to be a memorable one. After lunch, have a go sliding down a snowy hill and re-live your childhood. As with all fun things, it will all be over in a flash. Our return vehicle will come to collect us between 2:30-3:00 pm and we will farewell at "Mori-no-Kuni". Please advise us in advance if you wish to rent equipment with sizes as these need to be pre-arranged from our partner stores. Please feel free to contact us with any queries.

An evening excursion to enjoy the daily sunset show from a privileged place, the top of a mountain! A ring itinerary feeling the nature available for the whole family. The natural landscapes of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennine National Park, the majestic views over the Garfagnana valley and the entire skyline of the Apuan Alps at sunset, the first stars in the sky and the atmosphere of the forest at dusk, will be an experience to remember as one of the highlights of your holiday in Tuscany!

Departing from Rifugio Sapienza you will arrive till 2500m. With constant ups and downs, you will cross in rapid succession some amazing scenes: rich green mixed forests, fragrant pine woods, deserted fields of lava, high mountain refuges, caves and beech woods. You will enjoy an e-bike tour in the highest active vulcano of Europe. You will live an adrenalinic adventure in lunar landscape.

Walking along the 400-year-old lined cedar trees and walking on the frozen lake experience are special experiences that can only be found here. Let's explore the winter of Togakushi, where mountain ascetic have been practicing the mountain worship since ancient times. The experience of walking along a row of 400-year-old cedar trees and a frozen lake is a special experience that cannot be found anywhere else. Let's explore the winter of Togakushi, where the trainees have practiced rigorously since ancient times, wearing snowshoes!

Explore the side of Zagreb most visitors often overlook in a company of a private guide. Medvednica is a mountain that guards the city of Zagreb to the north located just 30 minutes from the city centre. Medvednica is a famous weekend getaway where locals go to enjoy fresh air and beautiful views of the city. We will follow their steps to see a unique different side of Croatian capital city. Leaving the city noise behind we will take one of many hiking trails into the dense forests of beech, oak and chestnut to reach its highest peak Sljeme at 1033 m. We will have a stunning view of Zagreb to the one side and Zagorje region to the other. Best way to be a local on Sljeme is by eating a traditional lunch of warm bean soup with sausages in the hut at the top.

We will visit the cave of the great painter Vasilis Ithakisios. Petrostrouga refuge with an extraordinary view. The old settlements of the shepherds and Skourta summit for the most dare one, where you can have the breathtaking to Muses Plateau, Pantheon, and Thermaikos gulf

Teteven Balkan – one of the most beautiful parts of the Balkan Mountains – is situated very close to Sofia, it takes only an hour drive. Hidden forest paths lead to high ridges with spacious views – up there, where it’s easy to take a deep breath and where the eyes cannot get enough. But the pleasure is even greater when you enjoy this lovely nature riding on a horse back!  Highlights: Glozhen Monastery Itinerary: We arrive at the village of Golyam Izvor. We meet the horses and get brief instructions. We saddle the horses and head along forest paths to the Ridge of Lisets Mountain, from where a splendid panorama view to Teteven Balkan is revealed. Riding through a century-old beech forest we approach Glozhen Monastery. Its impressive silhouette perched on an inaccessible rock is one of the most impressive sights in Bulgaria. After a short walk inside we return to Golyam Izvor. Drive back to Sofia. Riding: 4-5 hours Note: This tour is suitable both for beginners and experienced riders.