From key tourism developments and exciting new launches to much-awaited film releases and flight routes, World Expeditions and its two European brands, UTracks and Walkers' Britain, choose below the top destinations you should explore in 2025… and why.

BRITISH ISLES

England's Coast to Coast
WHY: Work is currently underway to bring the popular Coast to Coast route up to National Trail standards. The project, which formally started in November 2022, is due to be completed by October 2025, so the route can officially be declared a National Trail next year. 
> BOOK THE TRIP: The Highlights of the Coast to Coast Walk with Walkers' Britain is a new, distilled version of Wainwright's celebrated walk that will have you crossing Britain under your own steam over just 12 days; more options on the Coast to Coast also available 

Cornwall
WHY: April 2025 will see the long-awaited cinema release of the film adaptation of bestselling memoir 'The Salt Path'. The movie, about a couple who embark on a yearlong trek on the South West Coast Path, England's longest footpath, has been shot on location in southwestern England. 
> BOOK THE TRIP: Take in England's dramatic coastline on the South West Coastal Path: Mevagissey to Plymouth with Walkers' Britain; more sections of the South West Coastal Path also available, including the segment from its official start in Minehead 

Channel Islands
WHY: May 2025 marks the 80th Liberation Day of the Channel Islands, the only part of the British Isles occupied by German forces during World War II. Eighty years on, the coastline still bears testament to this time, dotted with well-preserved fortifications built by German soldiers.
> BOOK THE TRIP: See how the German Occupation has shaped the islands on Guernsey Islands - Channel Island Way with Walkers' Britain and discover its lasting legacy with visits to sites such as the German Military Underground Hospital and the German Occupation Museum

Pennine Way
WHY: Steeped in the region's history, the Pennine Way has legendary status in the annals of British walking, as it was England's first National Trail. Crossing some of the country's finest upland scenery, it opened in April 1965, paving the way for public access to some of England's wildest landscapes.
> BOOK THE TRIP: Mark 60 years of the iconic trail by walking The Full Pennine Way with Walkers' Britain, passing through three national parks and crossing some of the loneliest and loveliest high walking terrain in England; alternatively, you can book the northern and southern sections separately

Yorkshire Dales
WHY: 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the death of James Alfred Wight, the vet who wrote about his experiences in the Yorkshire Dales as James Herriot. With 'All Creatures Great and Small' having returned to TV screens for a fifth season – and a sixth season officially confirmed – 2025 is a great time to explore the landscapes that inspired him. 
> BOOK THE TRIP: The James Herriot Way with Walkers' Britain is the perfect trip for fans of the much-loved TV series about a rural vet in the Yorkshire Dales, which is based on James Herriot's real-life memoirs and features stories about animals and their owners

EUROPE

The Dolomites
WHY: The Dolomites need little introduction to fans of the outdoors; but with all eyes on northern Italy in February 2026 as the host of the next Winter Olympics (Milano Cortina 2026), 2025 is a great time to explore the region before even more crowds discover this spectacular mountain range.
> BOOK THE TRIP: Joining in lively Cortina d' Ampezzo, the Dolomites Guided Walk with UTracks is a stunning circuit through the dramatic spires of the Dolomites in northern Italy, with every day on the walk offering a new scene

Amsterdam
WHY: On 27 October 2025 the Dutch capital will mark its 750th birthday. The anniversary year will be all about Amsterdam's history and future: visitors will find something happening daily, from small-scale neighbourhood initiatives to the best the city offers in terms of music, theatre, art and culture.
> BOOK THE TRIP: Travel around the Netherlands the way locals do on the Classic Holland Cycle with UTracks, whose circular route starts and finishes in Amsterdam, so you can make the most of the anniversary year celebrations

Tallinn
WHY: Having celebrated last year as the 'European Green Capital 2023', Tallinn will welcome 2025 with another distinction: the 'European Capital of Sport'. Estonia's capital earned the title thanks to its “unique sport urban planning design, lots of sport participation [...] and top quality events.”
> BOOK THE TRIP: Starting in Tallinn, discover the contrasting characters of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania on a Treasures of the Baltic Self Guided Cycle with UTracks as you pedal at your own pace between the three Baltic States

La Palma
WHY: Less known compared to some other Canary Islands, rugged La Palma is ideal for a walking holiday. The island suffered its longest and most damaging volcanic eruption in 2021 but the hiking trails have recently safely reopened and walkers can walk across old lava flows.
> BOOK THE TRIP: Follow the 'Route of the Volcanoes', see why the whole island, a World Biosphere Reserve, has been described a “miniature continent” and take advantage of its unrivalled location for stargazing on the new La Palma Island Walking trip with Walkers' Britain

Via Francigena
WHY: 2025 is a special year for modern pilgrims who will visit Italy, as it is celebrated by the Catholic Church as a Jubilee Year (Holy Year). As part of the preparations, the Italian capital is undergoing an extensive facelift overhauling tourist sites and transport hubs, as well as many parks and streets. 
> BOOK THE TRIP: Arrive into Rome on foot as you walk the last section of the Via Francigena: Orvieto to Rome with UTracks; the 1,200-mile route dates back to the 11th century when pilgrims travelled to Italy from Canterbury and across Europe

Vienna
WHY: Vienna celebrates 200 years of Johann Strauss in 2025. You can expect traditional Viennese Johann Strauss music and contemporary experiments, as well as an enormous range of themes, artistic performances and city-wide events, starting on 1 January and culminating on 31 December.
> BOOK THE TRIP: The Blue Danube Cycle to Vienna with UTracks is the perfect opportunity to add a few extra days in the Austrian capital and join in the festivities planned for the 200th anniversary of the birth of the so-called 'King of the Waltz'

FURTHER AFIELD

Georgia
WHY: 2025 marks 10 years since the Transcaucasian Trail began taking shape – it has been in development since 2015 – and with new flights from London to Tbilisi launching next spring it is easier than ever to experience what is often described as 'the next big thing in trekking'.
> BOOK THE TRIP: Join World Expeditions, the first UK operator to offer the option to trek selected sections of the long-distance trail, on the Transcaucasian Trail Hike Georgia for an unforgettable experience in the Caucasus mountains

Vietnam and Cambodia
WHY: A trip to Indochina in 2025 will give you an extra reason to reflect on the region's challenging history: April 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the start of the Khmer Rouge Genocide in Cambodia, as well as 50 years since Saigon fell, which marked the end of the Vietnam War.
> BOOK THE TRIP: For a truly epic – and reflective – journey combine the two destinations in one trip on the Ho Chi Minh City to Angkor Wat Cycle with World Expeditions, which takes in some of the most iconic highlights of the two countries

Silk Road
WHY: On view until February 2025, British Museum's brand new blockbuster exhibition unravels how the Silk Roads shaped cultures and histories retracing the fabled routes the traders traversed and exploring the rich cultural and archaeological legacy they left behind.
> BOOK THE TRIP: Explore oasis towns, admire vaulted domes, wander cobbled streets and market bazaars on the Silk Road to Samarkand via Kashgar with World Expeditions, which follows the ancient route from China through an ever-changing landscape to Uzbekistan

Uganda
WHY: Africa's first National Park, established in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1925, celebrates its centennial next year; although the UK government currently advises against any travel to Virunga National Park, you can search for the elusive mountain gorillas in neighbouring Uganda.
> BOOK THE TRIP: Memorable, once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounters await on  Primates and Wildlife of Uganda with World Expeditions, which takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, habitat to more than half the world's population of mountain gorillas

Peru
WHY: With the beloved Paddington character heading to Peru for his third big screen instalment – on-site filming has included locations such as the iconic Machu Picchu and the adjacent peak of Huayna Picchu – there has never been a better time to plan a trip to this captivating country.
> BOOK THE TRIP: Suitable for children as young as 10, Peru Family Hike, Bike & Kayak with World Expeditions is a fun-filled, family-friendly soft adventure that ticks off many of Peru's highlights, including Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the Amazon jungle

Kilimanjaro
WHY: As one of the famed Seven Summits, setting out to climb Kilimanjaro has all the makings of a great bucket list adventure; getting there becomes much easier from next month, with Air France launching a new route to Kilimanjaro airport, offering convenient connections from the UK.
> BOOK THE TRIP: The well-paced Kilimanjaro - Lemosho  Route with World Expeditions is one of the most beautiful trails to the 'Roof of Africa' and is a perfect route for acclimatisation, which is reflected in its higher summit success rate

Tanzania
WHY: Walt Disney Pictures returns to the African savannah with the upcoming release of the long-awaited prequel to the beloved 'Lion King' film, making 2025 a great time for film fans (and not only!) to plan a safari and spot Africa's incredible wildlife up close – lions and not only.
> BOOK THE TRIP: The multiple game drives on the Northern Tanzania Circuit with World Expeditions maximise your chances to observe the wildlife in Tanzania's renowned parks, including the world-famous Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater

Nepal
WHY: In September 2025 World Expeditions, one of the very first operators in what has now become a popular area in travel, will commemorate its 50th anniversary with a series of exclusive treks in Nepal, honouring five decades of exploring the world's most breathtaking landscapes.
> BOOK THE TRIP: Trekkers from around the globe are invited to join one of nine World Expeditions 50th Anniversary Treks that will culminate in an unforgettable black-tie banquet with Everest as the backdrop on 24 September 2025

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For more information and bookings please contact:
World Expeditions: www.worldexpeditions.com, 0800 0744 135/+44 (0) 20 8875 5060
UTracks: www.utracks.com, 0800 0744 135/+44 (0) 20 8875 5069
Walkers' Britain: www.walkersbritain.co.uk, 0800 008 7741/+44 (0) 20 8875 5070

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Notes for editors:
* One of the very first operators in what has now become a very popular area in travel, since its inception in 1975 World Expeditions has earned itself an outstanding reputation as a world leader in small group adventure holidays and cultural journeys.
* World Expeditions remains independently owned and a truly global company, with seven offices around the world, including the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
* The two factors that distinguish World Expeditions from its competitors, the number of inclusions and the exceptional value of its trips, can be found today in nearly 500 stand-alone itineraries across all continents, escorted by expert leaders and meticulously designed for those travellers who want to 'take the paths less travelled'.
* Always innovative, it was, among others, the first operator to offer cycling holidays in India (1977), China (1978) and Vietnam (1990) and trekking trips in Mongolia (1980), Tibet (1981) and Japan (1999). As of 2011 World Expeditions is the only commercial company to offer the Full Nepal Traverse of the newly mapped Great Himalaya Trail.
* An advocate of thoughtful, responsible travel, World Expeditions operates permanent, exclusive eco-campsites, designed to increase travellers' comfort levels, in the Himalaya (Everest, Annapurna) and Australia's Red Centre.
* The European division of World Expeditions, activity holiday specialists UTracks and Walkers' Britain, cover over 35 countries across the British Isles and the continent, with more than 400 stand-alone itineraries, from short four-day breaks to longer, month-long itineraries.
* The World Expeditions Travel Group consists of 16 travel brands in total, also including Adventure South, Australian Walking Holidays, Great Canadian Trails, Great Walks of New Zealand and North America Active.