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Walking & Trekking
Walking holidays & trekking at altitude - what to expect
Our walking holidays and trekking holidays are designed to allow gradual height gain, spread over a number of days. There is no way of predicting who will suffer from altitude but, for the vast majority of people, a slow ascent to height will produce minimal effects. On a few high altitude treks we carry a Gamow Bag as a precautionary measure.
The dossier pack that we send to you when you book your holiday includes comprehensive advice on safe travel at altitude. If you would like to find out more about the effects of altitude and the best preventative measures, then please visit the website of the research charity Medex and download their excellent booklet called 'Travel at High Altitude'. For treks involving travel above 4,000m/13,120ft, we'd strongly recommend that you read this booklet before you travel. You can also call our office and speak to an experienced member of our team.
Walking & Trekking
With our extensive range of walking and trekking holidays worldwide we have something to offer everyone. Our small group walking and trekking holidays are graded from Gentle to Expedition Grade and include iconic treks, pioneering adventures, plus less energetic gentle walking holidays and loads in-between.
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- Explore a little known part of the High Atlas where you are unlikely to see many other trekking groups
- Discover the magical Bougamez Valley – known as the Happy Valley and considered one Morocco's best-kept secrets
- Walk and wade through the spectacular M’goun Gorges, carved into the mountains of the High Atlas
- Meet nomadic shepherds with their herds of sheep and goats
- Trek with experienced and fully qualified Berber guides
- Enjoy comfortable camping with good quality tents, chairs and dining table, tasty locally sourced food
- Stay in a centrally located riad hotel in Marrakesh
Flight inclusive from £1485, Land only from £1050
Sahara Camel Trek, Morocco
9 day Moderate Walking & Trekking
- Trek across immense dunes, through oases and across a deep wadi in the capable company of your expert guide and camel team
- Enjoy incredible desert sunsets and nights under the stars with no light pollution - a stargazing paradise
- Have fresh bread cooked in sand ovens and enjoy traditional Berber cooking on trek
- Return to Marrakesh via the Iriki National Park, the saffron fields of Talouine and the dramatic Tizi n’Test Pass
- Stay in delightful riads and explore flamboyant Marrakesh with guided tours of the souks and the sights
Flight inclusive from £1335, Land only from £875
Dana Trek to Petra
9 day Moderate / Vigorous Walking & Trekking
- Trek the most awe-inspiring section of the Jordan Trail
- Explore Petra, entering by the lesser-visited 'backdoor'. Stop at Little Petra en route.
- Begin your trek at Dana Nature Reserve â one of Jordanâs must-see natural sights
- Experience floating in the salt-rich waters of the Dead Sea
- Enjoy a first rate camping experience on trek and stay in good quality hotel in Madaba
Flight inclusive from £2235, Land only from £1735
- Wander picturesque coastal trails in a little-known area of Morocco
- Drink mint tea in traditional Berber villages and relax in a hammam steam bath
- Trek with camels and then take the reins and try riding them!
- Stay in delightful riads and explore charming seaside Essaouira and flamboyant Marrakesh
Flight inclusive from £1085, Land only from £835
- A traverse of the Jebel Sahro in the company of an experienced Berber guide
- The best route giving excellent acclimatisation and spectacular scenery
- First rate camping with all meals on trek included
- Comfortable riad accommodation before and after trek
- Visit the historic kasbah of Aït Benhaddou
Flight inclusive from £1025, Land only from £775
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