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Here's where you'll find the most up-to-date information about what's happening at Mountain Kingdoms. Check below for details of any upcoming events we are holding, any special offers we are running, any news we've got to share and any holidays that have spaces and are due to run in the next few weeks. You can also sign up to receive our monthly e-newsletter.
The following walking and trekking holidays and cultural tours are scheduled to depart in the next few months. If you would like to book a holiday you can do so online or by contacting the office. Please be aware that due to the short time before travel dates, places could possibly be restricted.
- 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
- Optional ascent of Pesnya Abaya
Flight inclusive from £2,890, Land only from £1,995
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- 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 and Lake Louise, Jasper and Kananaskis
Flight inclusive from £3,245, Land only from £2,695
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New for 2020
- Led by Kevin O’Neale - a highly experienced and qualified IFMGA guide
- Two 4,000m acclimatisation peaks plus the Dufourspitze Summit on Monte Rosa
- Two nights in the Monte Rosa Hut to give the best opportunity of reaching the summit
- Alpine skills training, including use of ice axe and crampons
- Hire of crampons, ice axes, harnesses and other technical kit included
- Comfortable hotel accommodation on the nights in Saas Grund
Flight inclusive from £2,335, Land only from £2,195
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Three Peaks of the Balkans
10 day Vigorous / Strenuous Walking & Trekking
- Trek on sections of the 'Peace Trail' circuit straddling the borders of Kosovo, Albania and Montenegro
- Enjoy rugged walking and ascend three peaks including the highest in Kosovo
- Experience the warmest of welcomes and the generous hospitality of the local shepherds and farmers
- Stay in a traditional shepherd's hut and village houses for a glimpse of an ancient way of life
Flight inclusive from £1,475, Land only from £1,195
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Three Cirques Trek, Reunion Island
15 day Vigorous / Strenuous Walking & Trekking
- Discover France’s best kept secret – a tropical island in the Indian Ocean
- Summit both the Piton des Neiges, 3,069m, and the Piton de la Fournaise, 2,632m
- Trek through varied landscapes and microclimates
- Wake up your taste buds with creole cuisine
- Relax on the island’s pristine beaches, and snorkel in a protected lagoon
Flight inclusive from £3,215, Land only from £2,230
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Markha Valley Trek
15 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 £2,230, Land only from £1,595
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K2 Base Camp Trek
22 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
- Spend a night in the magnificent mountain amphitheatre at Concordia, and two nights at Broad Peak Base Camp
- Take a scenic flight to and from Skardu
Flight inclusive from £3,520, Land only from £2,795
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Definitive Cultural Tour of Ladakh
16 day Tour Tour
- Take a train journey across the plains of India and ride the toy train to Shimla
- Explore Leh, the Indus valley and the famous temples at Alchi
- Attend an authentic Tibetan Buddhist festival
- Drive through the Greater Himalaya on a four day road trip
Flight inclusive from £3,060, Land only from £2,295
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Gentle Walking Little Tibet & Indian Himalaya
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 £2,600, Land only from £1,850
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