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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.
85 Holidays
- Enjoy a two-centred holiday with a rich diversity of landscapes, history and culture
- Explore the wild scenery of the Western Taurus mountains
- Walk the stunning coastline along some of the best sections of the Lycian Way
- Visit the remarkable archaelogical site at Olympos and climb to the summit of Tahtali
- Turn your holiday into a two week Turkish extravaganza by joining our Cappodocia holiday
Flight inclusive from £1140, Land only from £745
Everest Base Camp & Gokyo Lakes
21 day Strenuous Walking & Trekking
- Trek to both Everest Base Camp and Kala Pattar
- Cross the Cho La and ascend Gokyo Ri
- Excellent acclimatisation and highly experienced Sherpa leaders
- Four-star hotel and time to relax and take in the sights of Kathmandu
Flight inclusive from £3620, Land only from £2525
- Discover the four fabulous cities of the Great Silk Road - Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand
- Explore the Nuratau Mountain range on a series of delightful village walks offering a real insight into traditional rural Uzbek life
- Enjoy three days of walking in the picturesque Chimgan mountains with high peaks and alpine-style meadows
- Stay in welcoming accommodation including good city hotels and friendly, family guesthouses
Flight inclusive from £2775, Land only from £1875
Gentle Walking Sri Lanka
16 day Gentle Walking & Trekking
- A comprehensive tour of Sri Lanka, combining cultural highlights with gentle walking
- Travel into the hill country by train to hilltop tea plantations
- Take a jeep safari to look for leopards in Yala National Park
- A relaxing beach stay at the end of your travels
Flight inclusive from £3520, Land only from £2455
- Walk through valleys lined with fairytale ‘chimney’s and fantastical rock formations in Cappadocia
- Discover the hidden rock-hewn churches and cliff dwellings of the beautiful Ihlara Valley
- Explore the incredible underground city of Kaymakli
- Cross the Davraz Pass and enjoy rewarding walks along the St Paul’s Trail near scenic Lake Eğirdir
- Follow in the footsteps of the Romans to the ancient city of Adada
Flight inclusive from £1345, Land only from £925
- View the giant moai statues of Easter Island
- Walk to the top of the three main extinct volcanoes that comprise Easter Island
- Visit the quarries where the giant statues were made
- Stay in a geodesic dome at the award winning EcoCamp in the heart of Torres Del Paine National Park
- Enjoy walks and boat rides for close up views of the highlights of the Torres del Paine
- Take a guided tour of Chile’s laid back capital of Santiago
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Grand Annapurna Traverse
27 day Strenuous Walking & Trekking
- Experience a genuine wilderness trek in the heart of the Annapurna mountains
- Cross three challenging passes: the Kang La, 5,300m, the Mesokanto La, 5,120m and the Namun La, 4,850m
- Enjoy incredible close-up views of the Annapurnas, Machhapuchare, Manaslu and Dhaulagiri
- Camp at 5,000m at stunning Tilicho lake - a unique experience
- Explore the delightful mountain villages of Naar and Phu
Flight inclusive from £5180, Land only from £4060
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Everest Base Camp Trek
19 day Strenuous Walking & Trekking
- Excellent acclimatisation, giving high success rates and greater enjoyment
- Trek to both Everest Base Camp and Kala Pattar
- Highly experienced Sherpa leaders, some of whom are Everest summiteers
- Four-star hotel with time to relax in Kathmandu
- Attend the Mani Rimdu Festival (October 2023 departure)
Flight inclusive from £3355, Land only from £2285
Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu
11 day Moderate / Vigorous Walking & Trekking
- Enjoy sightseeing and acclimatisation in the Sacred Valley of the Incas
- Visit the Inca ruins at Pisac and Ollantaytambo and the salt pans at Maras
- Learn about ancient Inca agrictulture at Potato Park and Moray, and take lunch with a local community
- Trek the spectacular Inca Trail with first rate camping service on trek
- Enter iconic Machu Picchu at dawn through Inti Punku, the Sun Gate
- Option to climb Huayna Picchu peak or Macchu Picchu Peak
Flight inclusive from £2745, Land only from £1750
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 £1170, Land only from £875