The adventure travel specialist Explore has a wide variety of walking trips departing in September, ideal for those looking to take advantage of the quieter trails and warm walking conditions. From 'bog walking' in the Baltic States to hiking through Greek olive groves or discovering the US national parks, there is a trip for everyone.

Explore's eight day Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania on Foot, offers easy graded walking and a chance to see the cultural highlights of the Baltic States. The tour discovers the beautiful National Parks of the region; time to soak up the atmosphere in the cities of Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius and visit the 15th century Trakai Castle. Enjoy varied landscapes of forests, sand dunes and learn to 'bog walk' in Lahemaa National Park. Trips depart on 18 September 2016 and cost from £945 per person. This price includes return flights, seven nights' hotel accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, transport and the services of an Explore Leader and driver.

The eight day Greek Cruise and Island Walking offers an easy to moderate graded walking trip around the quiet island of Evia. Experience traditional Greece while sailing to beautiful bays and quiet fishing villages, walk in the hills above the fjord in Panagia and discover the olive groves in the Valley of Strya. There is also time to relax in the Aegean Sea and sample traditional Greek food. This trip departs on 24 September 2016 and costs from £825 per person. This price includes return flights, six nights' boat and one night hotel accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, transport and the services of an Explore Leader, driver and boat crew.

Further afield, Explore's Walking the Western US National Parks is an 11 day trip through some of America's most beautiful national parks. The moderate graded trip begins in Las Vegas, driving along Route 66 for a sunset hike at the Grand Canyon. Discover the steep red cliffs and Angels Landing rock formations of Zion National Park, hike through the sandstone Fisher Towers area of Moab and end the trip in Salt Lake City. This trip departs on the 17 September 2016 and costs from £1,829 per person. This price includes return flights, six nights' camping and three nights' hotel accommodation; most meals, transport and the services of an Explore Leader and driver.

For more information, or to book visit www.explore.co.uk or call 01252 884723.

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