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First time treks
If you want to give trekking a try but don't know where to start, take a look at our selection of treks that are ideal for first timers. They all combine superb scenery with cultural interest and just the right amount of challenge.
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Never been trekking before? Here's a selection of introductory treks that will leave you wanting more.
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- 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 £1225, Land only from £895
Gentle Trekking & Luxury Lodges, Annapurna Foothills
12 day Gentle / Moderate Walking & Trekking
- Varied trekking through beautiful Himalayan scenery and delightful villages
- Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the cultural highlights of Kathmandu and a boat ride in Pokhara
- Stay at the best trekking lodges in the Annapurnas and a top quality hotel in Pokhara
- Relax in a fabulous 5 star hotel in Kathmandu after the trek
- Extend your holiday with a range of options
Flight inclusive from £2695, Land only from £1895
- Experience the tranquillity of the Camino del Norte in rural Northern Spain
- Arrive at Santiago de Compostela - the culmination of 7 days and 160km of walking
- Receive a Compostela Certificate when you successfully complete your pilgrimage
- Stay at the exquisite Pazo Santa Maria country house and the Parador de Vilalba - a converted medieval tower
- Visit magnificent medieval monasteries and cathedrals en route
Land only from £1695
Druk Path Trek
14 day Moderate Walking & Trekking
- Trek one of Bhutan’s oldest trails with wonderfully varied scenery and superb mountain views
- Walk to the fabled Tiger’s Nest Monastery and visit Punakha Dzong
- Explore the key cultural sights of Thimphu and the Paro Valley
- Attend one of Bhutan’s most significant festivals (on selected departures)
- Enjoy first-rate camping and well-appointed hotels
Flight inclusive from £3495, Land only from £2695
- Trek in a beautiful valley with fabulous views of the Monte Rosa Massif and its glaciers.
- Explore an historic area with traditional villages, castles, churches and ancient gold mines
- Walk through alpine meadows full of flowers and beautiful forests, walking well maintained trails.
- Stay in small friendly hotels of a good, comfortable standard.
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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 £3115, Land only from £2265
Annapurna Sanctuary
16 day Vigorous Walking & Trekking
- Trek to Annapurna Base Camp, 4,130m/13,550ft
- Explore the heart of the Annapurnas, the Annapurna Sanctuary
- Experience Sherpa culture and be escorted by highly experienced Sherpa leaders
- Stay in traditional tea houses on trek and four-star hotels with swimming pools in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Flight inclusive from £2510, Land only from £1660
- Trek on Japan's Nakasendo trail with beautiful scenery, picturesque villages and historic post-towns
- Stay in traditional accommodation, enjoy hot spring baths and get under the skin of Japanese life
- Discover modern high-rise Tokyo and the cultural city of Kyoto
- Explore the many temples and monasteries of atmospheric Mount Koya
Flight inclusive from £4625, Land only from £3750
Tiger's Nest Trek, Bhutan & Kathmandu Valley Trek, Nepal
15 day Gentle / Moderate Walking & Trekking
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- A three day trek between villages and temples along the ridgeline of the Kathmandu Valley
- Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims on the trail to the sacred temple of Namobuddha
- An overnight camping trek in Bhutan to reach the Tiger’s Nest Temple of Taktsang
- Time to explore the heritage towns of Bhaktapur, Dhulikel and Panauti in Nepal
- Gentle walks in Bhutan and the cultural highlights of Paro, Punakha and Thimphu
- All the colour and celebrations of a traditional Bhutanese festival
Flight inclusive from £3625, Land only from £2775
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