APT has tapped into the burgeoning walking holiday market, releasing a collection of guided walking experiences with a touch of luxury.The range comprises four Walking Holidays in Tasmania (x2), Queensland’s Scenic Rim and New Zealand’s Marlborough Sounds region.On the APT Walking Holiday guests will walk with ease, carrying day packs only and will be accompanied by an APT Walking Leader as well as local walking guides. The length of day walks and terrain varies, and guests are accommodated in unique locations, dine on gourmet food and wine, and will have ample free days included.
Chris Hall, APT Managing Director said the new touring style is designed for active and adventurous guests who wish to enjoy being in nature explorations of some of Australia’s and New Zealand’s most spectacular and remote regions in world-class style.“We understand the interest in exploring our local areas and we are looking at all ways we can offer our amazing APT experience to agents and their guests.”We are in the perfect position to offer more touring style options as we have the knowledge, infrastructure and expertise to be able to make it happen in this new travel landscape,” Hall said.The program complements the recent addition of APT Luxury Short Breaks, also in Australia and New Zealand.The Walking Holidays include:
10-day New Zealand’s Queen Charlotte Track & Marlborough Sounds Walking Holiday which includes four walking days in the Queen Charlotte Sounds region and a journey on the Coastal Pacific Train. Priced from $6,495 per person twin share with four departure dates starting January through to April 2021.
• 12-day Tasmania’s Bay of Fires, Lake St Clair, Hobart & Bruny Island Walking Holiday which includes seven walking days, boutique accommodation and gourmet dining. Priced from $9,295 per person twin share, with the first departures 4 December 2020 and further trips in February and March 2021.
• Nine-day Tasmania’s Bay of Fires, Lake St Clair & Hobart Walking Holiday which includes four walking days, boutique accommodation and gourmet dining. Priced from $6,695 per person twin share, with three departures December 2020, February and March 2021.
• Nine-day Queensland’s Scenic Rim & Sunshine Coast Walking Holiday which includes four walking days on the spectacular Scenic Rim trail which passes through Gondwana rainforest. Priced from $7,595 per person twin share, with four departures April to July 2021.
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