New Zealand
This country is suitable for adventure lovers — rainforests, waterfalls, glacier climbing, hiking tours, Alpine crossings, caves.
It has the widest network of tourist routes in the world. All trails contained in good condition. There are also special huts and houses from the department of nature protection where you can stay. They maintained by standards, especially for tourism.
Prices average from 5 to $35 per night depending on the conditions. You can buy an annual pass. Typically for $5 a basic hut has a toilet, drinking water, stove, cooking space and bunk beds with mattresses for sleeping. In huts accepted to leave the place clean and neat and take away all garbage.
Switzerland
With Swiss Travel Pass you can travel around the country on different types of transport, most often by train, to pass all tourist routes. Many hiking tours, trails through the mountains and forests. The environment here monitored. Well-developed public transport, convenient and punctual. It's hard to get lost in Switzerland. The Swiss are friendly and welcoming.
Iceland
One of the most popular tourist destinations. This is a country for individual travellers who like to relax in nature, explore the area and hike. Also one of the safest countries in the world. Developed campsites, hiking trails, horse riding, driving routes.
Peru
The country is perfect for hiking. Here is the longest mountain range in the world and the most famous and longest tourist route Machu Picchu. This hiking trail offers views of ancient runes, highlands, lakes and forests. The climate is mild, but with rainy seasons. Therefore, during travelling take into account the weather.
France
South-Eastern Alps is one of the most popular tourist hiking destinations. There are thoughtful hiking trails, trails along with the villages where you can stay. All trails marked on maps, the routes are called Grandes Randonnees and Petites Randonnees. Along the way located small cafes, bakeries, where you can buy inexpensive products in a campaign.
Norway
In Norway, hikers can see the scenery of the fjord coast or walk on the glacier. There are 46 national parks in the country, which can be visited free of charge all year round. Most trails are marked according to the level of complexity with information signs on the routes.
There are many campsites in Norway where you can pitch a tent, use the kitchen and shower for a fee. Also, along the tourist routes, you can find huts or houses created especially for tourists. There you can stop for the night and even find food supplies. If you want to live for free then you can put a tent almost anywhere.
Japan
In Japan for travellers made a Japan Rail Pass, which applies to all transport: high-speed Shinkansen, several commuter trains and some metro lines.
The travel card is designed for visitors and operates throughout the country. The price of Japan Rail Pass for 7 days is about 100,000 tenge or $260. For residents, a one-way ticket to Shinkansen costs about 50,000 tenge.
The Netherlands
A bicycle is the favourite type of transport in the Netherlands. You can rent it for 10-15 euros per day, depending on the city and class of transport.
All conditions are created for bicycle travellers — special tracks and parking, including trains, buses and subway. Paths for cyclists are made between cities and pass through the picturesque places of the country.
We thank for the help in creating the article Kseniya Shilina, Olga Mikulyak, Julia Savitskaya, Saniya Ibullaeva.