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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.
84 Holidays
- Stay within the walls of the Diocletian Palace in Split
- Discover the fantastic walled-city of Dubrovnik on a walking tour
- Explore three distinctive Dalmatian islands on foot - Hvar, Mljet and Lopud
- Relax and refresh with dips in the crystal clear waters
Flight inclusive from £2010, Land only from £1695
- Spectacular scenery from start to finish
- Spend time in the remote mountain village of Laya
- Enjoy first-rate camping facilities on trek
- Attend the Chomolhari Mountain Festival on our autumn departure
- Look for rare tigers in the high mountains where the BBC filmed âLost Land of the Tiger'
Flight inclusive from £5805, Land only from £4755
Gentle Walking Patagonia in Style
14 day Gentle / Moderate Walking & Trekking
- Walk to the base camps of both Mount Fitzroy and Cerro Torre â the two iconic peaks of Los Glaciares National Park
- Discover the real Patagonian wilderness at magical Estancia Cristina, a truly remote and historic landmark
- Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Los Glaciares at the Patagonia Eco Domes
- Experience the remarkable sights and sounds of the spectacular Perito Moreno Glacier
Flight inclusive from £7640, Land only from £6525
- 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
- Explore the spectacular and little visited hill-top towns and temples of east Bhutan.
- Join the celebrations at a vibrant Bhutanese festival.
- Visit the picturesque village of Ura and stay in a traditional farmhouse for one night.
- Cross the high Thrumshing La on an exciting drive to Mongar.
- Enjoy gentle walks in the beautiful valleys around Bumthang.
Flight inclusive from £5800, Land only from £4850
- Trek on ancient pilgrimage trails that now form a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Enjoy beautiful and varied scenery from coast to country to high mountains
- Experience traditional Japanese accommodation including a Buddhist temple
- Explore cultural Kyoto and historic Mount Koya
Flight inclusive from £5875, Land only from £4740
South Inylchek Glacier to Khan Tengri
16 day Vigorous / Strenuous Walking & Trekking
- Trek through wild glacial terrain beneath towering peaks
- Stay in permanent camps along the route
- Experience the incredible helicopter ride from South Inylchek Base Camp to Karkara
- Swim in the warm(ish) waters of Issyk Kul Lake with views of the mountains on all sides
Flight inclusive from £3850, Land only from £2750
- Walk on every day of this holiday through stunning mountain scenery to the best viewpoints
- Hike in Banff, Yoho and Jasper National Parks
- Drive along the Icefield Parkway – one of the world’s most scenic highways
- Stay in comfortable hotels or chalets between Banff, Jasper and Kananaskis
Flight inclusive from £4200, Land only from £3350
- Coastal walks in the Bay of Kotor
- Take the train to Kolasin in the north
- Trek in the Biogradska and Durmitor National Parks
- See Tara River Canyon, the second deepest river gorge in the world
- Stay in 4* hotels and a traditional shepherd's cabin
Flight inclusive from £1965, Land only from £1595
- Explore stunning Alpine mountain scenery on satisfying, high level daily walks
- Discover the diverse wildlife of this protected area of the Alps,
- Immerse yourself in the peace and tranquility of the Claree Valley with its ancient cultural heritage, distinctive local architecture and lack of modern-day development.
- Stay in a traditional, family run hotel where you will enjoy a warm welcome, delicious regional dishes and comfortable rooms.
Flight inclusive from £1855, Land only from £1675
Annapurna & Everest in Style
18 day Moderate Walking & Trekking
- Stay in high quality trekking lodges with lots of home comforts
- Relax at a high quality hotel in Kathmandu and tour the cityâs main sights
- Discover the Annapurna foothills and the Everest region on two well-paced treks with stunning views
- Enjoy the best trekking experience with excellent acclimatisation and first rate leaders
Flight inclusive from £5065, Land only from £3750
Mongolian Wilderness Trek
14 day Moderate Walking & Trekking
- One of the Worldâs great adventure treks that crosses two high passes
- Wild, unspoilt terrain populated by nomads
- Enjoy the hospitality of the local people visiting a local family âgerâ
- Full service camping on trek and good quality hotels elsewhere
Flight inclusive from £4135, Land only from £2685
- Enjoy seven days of excellent walking, taking in all the highlights of the spectacular Torres del Paine and Los Glaciares National Parks
- Visit the breathtaking Perito Moreno Glacier
- Stay in high quality accommodation throughout including the award winning Ecocamp in the Torres del Paine
- Discover Santiago with a city tour and a full day walk in the Andes to San Francisco Glacier
Flight inclusive from £7175, Land only from £6125
Hidden Valleys of Bhutan
16 day Gentle / Moderate Walking & Trekking
- Spend three nights in approved farmhouse homestays to experience the lives of the local people.
- Trek for two days on the Bumdra Trek to reach celebrated Taktsang Monastery.
- Enjoy varied and interesting day walks.
- Discover the beautiful 'hidden' valleys of Phobjika and Haa.
- Join the festivities at a Bhutanese tsechu.
Flight inclusive from £4670, Land only from £3635
Gentle Walking Ecuador & Galapagos Safari
16 day Gentle / Moderate Walking & Trekking
- Spend four days exploring the nature & culture of northern Ecuador’s Otavalo area
- Enjoy comfortable, handpicked accommodation with lots of character including a centuries-old, traditional hacienda
- Explore the landscape and wildlife on three different Galapagos islands
- Experience close encounters with incredible wildlife of the Galapagos, on foot and in the water
Flight inclusive from £6555, Land only from £5395
Lunana Snowman Trek Bhutan
36 day Strenuous Walking & Trekking
- The classic Snowman trek with a superb hike out through uncharted terrain
- Travel with a highly experienced Mountain Kingdoms leader supported by a Bhutanese guide and crew
- Excellent acclimatisation with carefully placed rest days in the best locations for exploration
- Sightseeing in Paro and Punakha including the walk to Tiger's Nest Monastery
- Two nights getting to know the people of Laya with their unique dress and cultural traditions
- First-rate camping on trek and a four-star hotel in Kathmandu
Flight inclusive from £13815, Land only from £12490
Lares Trek & Royal Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
11 day Moderate / Vigorous Walking & Trekking
- Step back in time on a superb trek in the beautiful Lares region
- Enjoy your first views of Machu Picchu through the iconic Sun Gate
- Explore impressive Inca sites including Machu Picchu, Pisco and Sacsayhuaman
- Take a walking tour of Cuzco and an acclimatisation hike in the Sacred Valley
Flight inclusive from £3140, Land only from £1550
Markha Valley Trek
14 day Vigorous Walking & Trekking
- A classic summer trek in the dramatic Indian Himalaya
- A week long trek crossing a pass of 5,216m/17,113ft
- Plenty of pre-trek acclimatisation time in and around Leh
- Time at a traditional Ladakhi festival
Flight inclusive from £2695, Land only from £1995
Zanskar Dream Trek
31 day Strenuous Walking & Trekking
- Unique to Mountain Kingdoms, this trek avoids the more ‘popular’ routes in Zanskar with large parts of it through completely uninhabited wilderness.
- A truly exciting and challenging trek for the serious adventurer.
- An excellent acclimatisation programme with time in Leh the walk to Sapi Lake.
- First rate camping facilities and a highly experienced Mountain Kingdoms appointed leader.
Flight inclusive from £5790, Land only from £4995
K2 Base Camp Trek
21 day Strenuous Walking & Trekking
- Experience one of the world's greatest treks with excellent acclimatisation
- Enjoy spectacular scenery with views of the great peaks of the Karakorams
- Camp at breathtaking Broad Peak Base Camp giving a much less demanding trek into K2 Base Camp and maximising your time there
- Spend two nights in the magnificent mountain amphitheatre at Concordia
- Take a scenic flight to and from Skardu
Flight inclusive from £3625, Land only from £2595
Rodang La Trek, Eastern Bhutan
20 day Vigorous / Strenuous Walking & Trekking
- Trek along an ancient trading route in a remote, beautiful and culturally fascinating area of eastern Bhutan
- Keep watch for yetis near the Rodang La - a traditional haunt of this most elusive of creatures
- See numerous varieties of colourful and exotic birds in one of the world’s birding hotspots
- Walk to Tiger’s Nest Monastery, the most spectacularly located in all Bhutan
- Visit many of the dzongs, temples and other key cultural attractions of eastern Bhutan
- Join the celebrations at a traditional Bhutanese festival
Flight inclusive from £6340, Land only from £5295
Curzon's Trail & Kuari Pass, Indian Himalaya
17 day Vigorous Walking & Trekking
- A stunning trek in the Garhwal Himalaya over the Kuari Pass
- High mountain passes, dense forest and wide open meadows
- Spectacular views of Trisul and Nanda Devi
- Fully supported camping trek to a little-visited area
- A train ride to Hardiwar and rafting to Rishikesh along the Ganges
Flight inclusive from £2545, Land only from £1795
- 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
Torres del Paine Circuit, Chile
15 day Moderate / Vigorous Walking & Trekking
- Our trek completes the entire circuit of the Torres del Paine
- This is a fully supported trek, leaving you just to carry a small day sack
- On trek, you will have high quality tents and equipment
- Good paths and campsites with no altitude issues make for a superb trekking experience
- Before and after the trek you stay at the award winning EcoCamp Patagonia for three nights
- A city tour of the vibrant latin city of Santiago is included
Flight inclusive from £6365, Land only from £5285
Cordillera Real Traverse, Bolivia
22 day Strenuous Walking & Trekking
- Trek in some of the most remote, wild and spectacular scenery in South America
- Acclimatise with an excellent programme of day walks and visits to cultural attractions
- Spend time at Copacabana and the Isla del Sol on Lake Titicaca
- Visit the vast archaeological site of Tiwanco
- Enjoy a full-service camping trek and comfortable hotels elsewhere
Flight inclusive from £3775, Land only from £2625
Luxury Lodges to Machu Picchu
13 day Moderate / Vigorous Walking & Trekking
- Trek the high Andes in real style, staying in four superb mountain lodges
- Follow a beautiful trail, away from the crowds of the Inca Trail, with unique views of Machu Picchu
- Enjoy the best acclimatisation programme with time in the Sacred Valley
- Tour the incomparable Inca ruins of Machu Picchu
- Extend your time in Cuzco or travel on to some of Peru's other key attractions
Flight inclusive from £5090, Land only from £4095
Genghis Khan Trails & Nadaam Festival
11 day Gentle Walking & Trekking
- Easy day walks across the steppe to important historical sights
- Have a go at camel riding and horse riding
- Join the celebrations at the Nadaam Festival
- Stay in cosy ger camps and comfortable hotels
- Enjoy the legendary Mongolian hospitality by visiting a nomadic ger camp
Flight inclusive from £3490, Land only from £2095
- Ride a mountain train, walk the Mall in Shimla and visit the magnificent Golden Temple at Amritsar
- Visit Dharamsala, the home town of the Dalai Lama
- Stay in converted palaces, heritage properties and characterful hotels
- Enjoy good day walks and explore the key cultural sights on foot.
Flight inclusive from £3380, Land only from £2585
- Mountain, sea and city – the Great Wall in all its splendour
- Hotel and guesthouse accommodation
- The cultural highlights of Beijing
- Optional extension to see the magnificent Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an
Flight inclusive from £2845, Land only from £1945
Gentle Walking Ladakh
14 day Gentle / Moderate Walking & Trekking
- Explore the sights of Leh - the fascinating capital of Ladakh
- Enjoy pretty walks in lovely countryside
- Visit some of the most stunning monasteries and palaces of Ladakh
- Stay in comfortable hotels that reflect the character of the region
Flight inclusive from £3480, Land only from £2695
- Visit tribal villages and walk in the off-the-beaten-track areas of Northern Laos
- Tour the important sights of charming Luang Prabang and elegant Vientiane
- Enjoy a languid, scenic journey along the Mekong River
- Stay at 4 star hotels and comfortable lodges
Flight inclusive from £3685, Land only from £2550
Luxury Lodges to Ama Dablam Base Camp
16 day Vigorous Walking & Trekking
- Stay in luxury lodges on trek with excellent facilities, food and service
- Trek the main trails of the Everest region including the old Tibetan trade route the Nangpa La
- Meet climbers or simply explore the Base Camp of beautiful Ama Dablam
- Enjoy the Mani Rimdu Festival on the November 2024 departure
- Relax at indulgent Dwarika's Hotel in Kathmandu
- Enjoy a walking tour of Kathmandu’s key sights
Flight inclusive from £4190, Land only from £3045
Cardamom Mountains Trails
16 day Gentle / Moderate Walking & Trekking
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- Explore the forested landscape of the Cardamom Mountains by foot and mountain bike
- Discover the diverse flora and fauna of the Cardamoms
- Enjoy sunrise from the top of Mrech Kongkep Mountain
- Take a tour of Phnom Penh and discover idyllic Rabbit Island
- Spend three full days amid the architectural splendours of Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom
Flight inclusive from £3490, Land only from £2495
Kingdom of Mustang Trek
19 day Vigorous Walking & Trekking
- Visit a small Buddhist kingdom that until relatively recently was closed to the outside world.
- Attractive Tibetan-style villages with a strong, well preserved Tibetan culture and intriguing long-abandoned cliff dwellings and ancient cave monasteries.
- A dramatic desert landscape with incredible ‘organ-pipe’ cliffs, set against a backdrop of the mighty snow-capped Himalaya.
- While on trek stay in charming teahouses, small hotels and lodges
- 4* hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara and a combination of tea houses and lodges on trek.
Flight inclusive from £4005, Land only from £3055
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