Helping you make the most of your outdoor time because it’s then that we discover what’s inside ourselves.
Hi, I’m Laurel. I started Monkeys and Mountains Adventure Travel because being outdoors more often has had a profound impact on my life. I know that it can have a similar positive impact on your life too.
For 20+ years I’ve been choosing my travel destination based on the outdoor activities and/or wildlife viewing it has to offer. I travelled to Rwanda because I wanted to observe mountain gorillas. I hiked the Tour du Mont Blanc because I wanted to hike in three countries.
Since 2010, I’ve helped millions of travellers experience unforgettable outdoor adventures and have been featured in large media outlets like BBC Travel, BBC Earth, National Geographic, Forbes.
My goal is to help you make the most of your time outside. Spending more time in the mountains, on the bike trail, or doing the adventure of your choosing, can have a tremendous impact on your life long that lasts long after the adventure is over.
NEW HIKING TOURS IN EUROPE FOR SUMMER 2021
Crete White Mountains Hiking Tour (Self-Guided)
One of the few places where high mountains meet the sea, + gorgeous gorge and coastal hikes.
TOUR STATUS: Greece is open to international travellers for Summer 2021.
Croatia Hiking Tour: Split to Dubrovnik (Self-Guided)
Hike along the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia from Split to Dubrovnik.
TOUR STATUS: Croatia is open to international travellers for Summer 2021.
Cinque Terre Walking Tour (Self-Guided)
Walk on some of the best coastal walks in all of Europe in the famed Cinque Terre.
TOUR STATUS: Italy is open to international travellers on special COVID-tested flights with further openings expected soon.
Alta Via 1 Hiking Tour in Dolomites Italy Entire, North or South Route (Self-Guided)
Hike the most famous hiking/trekking High Route in the Dolomites and one of the top three in the Alps overall.
TOUR STATUS: Italy is open to international travellers on special COVID-tested flights with further openings expected soon.
Southern Via Dinarica in Montenegro, Albania & Kosovo (Private Guided)
Hike the most beautiful parts of the Via Dinarica, an epic 2000 km long trail in 7 countries and 1 of the top long-distance hikes worldwide with your own private guide.
TOUR STATUS:
All 3 countries are open to international travellers.
Peneda – Gerês National Park Hiking Tour (Self-Guided)
Hike in Portugal’s only national park with a mix of remote medieval villages, culture and local wine tastings.
TOUR STATUS: As of May 17th travellers from the EU and UK are allowed into Portugal. It’s expected that restrictions will be relaxed for tourists coming from other countries in the next few weeks.
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