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Walking and Hiking adventure tours in Tunisia

Tunisia hiking / walking holiday packages
Tunisia offers hikers and tourists wanting a break a wide variety of scenic wonders. From the cool forests in the North West and the Rocky Mountains to the sand dunes of the Sahara in the South.

Best time of the Year for hiking and walking tours in Tunisia
In the North: march-october
In the South: October -march. In this period, the temperatures in the desert and mountains are at their coolest.

Walking and hiking packages of 1 to 3 days include:
Planning of the trail and path of your hike
Provide a professional guide during the entire time
Transfers from the hotel in minivan or 4WD off-road vehicle
Logistics handling for luggage, hotel bookings, food, picnics, snacks, to make it all hassle-free.

Walking or Hiking tour timings and schedule sample
A normal day will start at 7:30am, but later beginnings can be arranged. The day is divided into 2 hiking parts. In the middle of each is a 30-minute break where snacks and refreshments are provided. Following the last stage is lunch which is provided in the middle of the countryside. Finally the minivan or 4WD car takes you back to the hotel.
Depending on their level of fitness, hardcore hikers can have as many additional stages during the day as they like. Some hikers decide to opt for the desert Bedouin experience and sleep in traditional tents.

Sample hiking tours and trails for your vacation package
Mountain hiking in the North of Tunisia:
The Mountain range of Zaghouan offers tremendous opportunities at just 55km from Tunis, making it easy to organize a hiking experience for just 1 day of your vacation package if you wish. You can hike along a part of the world’s longest Roman Aqueduct (132km or 85 miles) before arriving to the mountain range.

Twin peaks of Jebel Boukornine: Only 20 km or 12 miles from Tunis, these two summits are characterized by their vegetation and are part of a national park

Ain Draham and its famous Mont Khroumirie will welcome visitors and hikers in this land once used by Romans as a source of steaming sulphuric water.
In the South, hiking can take you to Tataouine or Matmata, where secret cliffhanging villages can be discovered. On this tour you will have a special guide that will tell you the stories of the ancient populations that lived in these mysterious homes dug into the cliff sides. Near Chenini, your hike will take you in the Giants’ Tombs and the valley of the Sleeping Giants once persecuted by the King Dakyanus and protected by the mountain where they slept for 7 centuries… Your personal guide will tell you all about the regional myths during your vacation hike.