Trekking/Hiking

Trekking/Hiking

Activities & Interests

As long as there have been mountains, people have felt compelled to climb them. Even if you aren't interested in crampons and first ascents, there's something particularly satisfying about hiking through the wild outdoors completely under your own leg power. So strap on some boots, get sweaty, and earn that view!

Trip Country Days Style Service Level Starting Price  
Amazon To The Andes (PAA) Peru 12 days Classic Standard Map
Feb. 14, 2012 SAVE 25% $2199 $1649 USD
Dolomites Local Living & Trekking (EITD) Italy 8 days Active Standard Map
End Of The Earth (SAPE) Argentina 15 days Classic Standard Map
Inca Discovery (PID) Peru 8 days Active Standard Map
Mayan Ruins & Culture (CERC) Guatemala 14 days Classic Comfort Map
Northern Thailand Experience (ATNE) Thailand 12 days Classic Standard Map
Northern Tuscany Local Living (EINT) Italy 8 days Active Standard Map
Peru Multisport (SPHK) Peru 15 days Active Standard Map
Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu (SPSK) Peru 8 days Active Standard Map
South America Highlights (SPSA) Peru 15 days Classic Comfort Map
Trekking Mont Blanc (EFMB) France 10 days Active Basic Map
Trekking the Full Torres del Paine Circuit (SCPT) Chile 12 days Active Standard Map
Ultimate Cambodian Adventure (ATUC) Cambodia 14 days Classic Standard Map
Absolute Peru (PHPT) Peru 21 days Classic Standard Map
China Adventure (ACBH) China 15 days Active Basic Map
Costa Rica Kayaking Adventure (CRKA) Costa Rica 9 days Active Standard Map
Everest Adventure (ANEA) Nepal 15 days Active Standard Map
Ghana Untouched (DGGU) Ghana 13 days Classic Standard Map
Inca Heartland (PXML) Peru 21 days Classic Standard Map
Mt. Kilimanjaro Group Trek - Machame 8 Day Route (DTM8) Tanzania 8 days Active Basic Map
12 days
Trip Style:
Classic
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
4

Amazon To The Andes(PAA)

South America > Peru

Highlights

Exploring ruins and haggling at Sacred Valley markets, devouring seafood ...

This adventure offers up an intriguing combination of beauty and contrasts in scenery, wildlife and cultures—whether you’re scanning the canopy for wildlife from the comfort of our intimate and exclusive 'G Lodge Amazon’ or climbing the ancient trail of the Incas to Machu Picchu, situated in the heavens of the Americas. Because we run our own treks, we can ensure the fair treatment of our porters and the quality of food and equipment so that you’re free to enjoy the beauty of the region.

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Feb. 14, 2012 SAVE 25% $2199 $1649 USD
8 days
Trip Style:
Active
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
4

Dolomites Local Living & Trekking(EITD)

Europe > Italy

Highlights

Magnificent hiking amongst towering peaks, Participating in a cooking class, ...

Beloved by mountaineers and nature lovers alike, the Dolomites sit perched atop northern Italy like a rocky crown. This exhilarating trip through the mountains features day treks through some of Italy’s most unbelievable scenery, with plenty of visits to small villages along the way to soak up the unique local Ladin culture and cuisine. Nights are spent in a local agriturismo, where your hosts will ply you with hearty home-cooked meals. Eat up; you won’t find tastier mountain-trekking food anywhere else.

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15 days
Trip Style:
Classic
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
4

End Of The Earth(SAPE)

South America > Argentina

Highlights

Trekking in Glacier National Park and Torres del Paine, marvelling ...

Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who want to experience one of the world’s most pristine wilderness settings, this challenging two-week adventure packages the region’s essential highlights into one incredible journey: explore Torres del Paine, encounter the Perito Moreno Glacier and hike Glacier National Park. With years of local experience, we employ the region's best guides to reveal the extraordinary, bringing you to our exclusive campsites which provide stunning views of Patagonia. Prepare to be awed.

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8 days
Trip Style:
Active
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
4

Inca Discovery(PID)

South America > Peru

Highlights

Sampling seafood in Lima, exploring ruins and haggling at local ...

Perfect for those looking to experience the region’s archeological and cultural treasures in a short amount of time, this adventure includes a four-day trek along the Inca Trail. This is one of the world’s best known hikes and will reward those willing to break a sweat with a stunning combination of mountainscapes, cloud forests and jungles. We run our own treks, which ensures the fair treatment of our porters and quality equipment. Our knowledgeable CEOs will work hard to make certain the first glimpse of Machu Picchu will burn itself into your memory.

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14 days
Trip Style:
Classic
Service Level:
Comfort
Physical Grading:
2

Mayan Ruins & Culture(CERC)

Central America > Guatemala

Highlights

Touring Mayan ruins, visiting modern day Mayan communities, exploring the ...

The ultimate exploration of Mayan culture for those who want the complete experience but prefer a more comfortable option. Explore the ruins at Copán and Tikal, walk the cobblestone colonial cities of Suchitoto and Antigua and take part in a Mayan tree-planting ceremony after a local lunch on breathtaking Lake Atitlán. From the Caribbean flavour of Livingston to lesser-visited El Salvador, your local CEO will show you the region’s hidden gems and make sure your trip burns brightly in your memory long after you've left this crossroads of Mayan culture.

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12 days
Trip Style:
Classic
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
3

Northern Thailand Experience(ATNE)

Asia > Thailand

Highlights

Bangkok by bicycle, temple of Doi Suthep, jungle trekking, remote ...

Meet saffron-robed monks, visit hilltribe villages and delve into the different on an adventure that includes Thailand's wild northwest corner. You'll stretch your legs and your mind on a three-day trek to hilltribe villages, each with their own language and religions. Whether you're walking the ancient streets of Ayutthaya or planning some shopping, our CEOs will help you discover places you wouldn't otherwise have known were there. And with plenty of free time to explore on your own, this trip will let you really absorb the spirit of this diverse country.

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8 days
Trip Style:
Active
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
3

Northern Tuscany Local Living(EINT)

Europe > Italy

Highlights

Enjoying day hikes in stunning Tuscany, tasting local specialities, savouring ...

The difference between a tourist and a traveller? Tourists visit. Travellers inhabit. And once you’ve seen, smelled, felt and tasted northern Tuscany, you’ll want to move right in. This journey into the Garfagnana region offers a truly immersive and transformative experience for mind, body and soul. Over eight days, you’ll live like the lucky locals who work and play here year-round. Hike the unspoiled mountains by day, learn to prepare delicious local cuisine and revel in the simple pleasures of country life by night.

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15 days
Trip Style:
Active
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
4

Peru Multisport(SPHK)

South America > Peru

Highlights

Soaking in the views by bicycle in the Sacred Valley, ...

How do you improve a trip that already includes the Sacred Valley, the Inca Trail and Lake Titicaca? Throw in some bikes, a few kayaks and loads of high-energy thrills, that’s how! Peru Multisport connects immersive cultural interaction and classic Peruvian landmarks with challenging physical activities tailored specifically for adrenaline junkies and fitness freaks. Climb and bike your way from small villages to astounding monuments, then explore Lake Titicaca from a kayak; a perspective few visitors ever get the chance to see. Need more? Consult your CEO; they’ll keep your jones for adventure satisfied.

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8 days
Trip Style:
Active
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
5

Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu(SPSK)

South America > Peru

Highlights

Conquering the Salkantay trek in the Andes, exploring Inca ruins ...

Salkantay has been dubbed the most spectacular peak in the Peruvian Andes. On this trip, you’ll trek in the shadows of this impressive mountain, interact with its inhabitants and explore its forgotten ruins. You’ll arrive at Santa Teresa—the ‘back door’ of Machu Picchu—where you’ll catch the train to Aguas Calientes for an early-morning visit to Machu Picchu.

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15 days
Trip Style:
Classic
Service Level:
Comfort
Physical Grading:
4

South America Highlights(SPSA)

South America > Peru

Highlights

Sampling seafood in Lima, exploring ruins and haggling at local ...

Two weeks’ travel in wall-to-wall comfort with all of South America as your playground? Sign us up! This top-flight journey through the historical, cultural and natural treasures of this amazing continent is the perfect fit for time-crunched travellers desperate to conquer South America in grand style. Tremble at the incredible power of Iguassu Falls, trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (or stay behind and meet up with the hikers at the top) and paint Rio red with our passionate and knowledgable CEOs. Anything is possible!

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10 days
Trip Style:
Active
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:
5

Trekking Mont Blanc(EFMB)

Europe > France

Highlights

Hiking the soul-stirring Mont Blanc massif, witnessing glaciers, alpine meadows ...

Experience the rarified air of Europe as you trek the Alps from France to Italy and Switzerland on this active ten-day adventure. This challenging hiking circuit will reward you with mesmerizing views of glaciers, steep valleys and, of course, Mont Blanc itself. Travel across high passes and through Alpine meadows and recharge at night with delicious mountain cuisine in simple refuges. Challenge yourself to conquer one of the world's premier hiking circuits and uncover the alpine heart of Europe on this incredible journey.

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12 days
Trip Style:
Active
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
5

Trekking the Full Torres del Paine Circuit(SCPT)

South America > Chile

Highlights

Soaking up the stunning scenery of Torres del Paine National ...

Gazing upon the towering, steeple-like peaks of Patagonia’s Cordillera del Paine for the first time, you’d swear they were lifted straight from a Lord of the Rings movie. But these massive rock formations are very real. Built for physically-active travellers, not hardcore mountaineers, this trip brings you to remote, lesser-visited sections of the Torres del Paine National Park and the truly unimaginable scenery to be found here. And with top-notch mountain guides at your side, you’ll be able to concentrate on spotting condors on the wing instead of staring blankly at a map.

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14 days
Trip Style:
Classic
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
2

Ultimate Cambodian Adventure(ATUC)

Asia > Cambodia

Highlights

Colonial Phnom Penh and Battambang, amazing Angkor Wat, golden beaches, ...

No matter where you travel in Cambodia, the past is always present. History, both ancient and modern, is everywhere here; whether you’re cycling in the shadows of the mighty Angkor Wat, wandering the streets of cosmopolitan Phnom Penh or exploring the Irrawaddy in search of river dolphins, you can’t escape the pull of time that shaped—and continues to shape—this arresting land. Our trip includes a glimpse of the future as well; travellers can visit a Planeterra-sponsored eye clinic where young and old receive free opthalmic care.

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21 days
Trip Style:
Classic
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
4

Absolute Peru(PHPT)

South America > Peru

Highlights

Trekking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, searching for wildlife ...

Scan the canopy for wildlife from the comfort of our intimate and exclusive 'G Tambopata Ecolodge’, contemplate mountain vistas or take an optional flight over the Nazca Lines—this epic journey explores the geography, culture and history of Peru, offering you the perfect blend of guided excursions and free time. Hike the Inca Trail, which rewards those willing to break a sweat with stunning vistas of ruins, mountainscapes and cloud forest. And because we run our own treks, we can ensure the fair treatment of our porters and the quality of food, service and equipment.

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15 days
Trip Style:
Active
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:
3

China Adventure(ACBH)

Asia > China

Highlights

Exploring Beijing's Forbidden City and hutongs, walking the Great Wall, ...

Explore a side of China you never knew existed on this eye-opening bike-based adventure. Using rural roads that wind through tiny villages and past seemingly endless rice fields, you’ll get a full dose of this land’s truly incredible history, culture and geography. On two wheels, you’ll tour the imperial tombs and palaces of the walled city of Xi’an, study curious limestome karst formations, navigate the busy streets of Beijing and relax, secure in the knowledge that your downtime is rightly earned.

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9 days
Trip Style:
Active
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
3

Costa Rica Kayaking Adventure(CRKA)

Central America > Costa Rica

Highlights

Gliding through the canals of Tortuguero by kayak, searching for ...

Glide straight into the core of the Costa Rican experience when you hit two of Costa Rica’s hot spots in a kayak. Beginners and more experienced kayakers are welcome—for the nature lover, the scenery’s the point not the sweat! Cruise through the canals of Tortuguero in search of monkeys and sloths, and then get really wild at Lake Arenal, the centre of adventure sports like paddle-boarding. Experience lush greenery and Caribbean flavor from a whole different level when you kayak Costa Rica.

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15 days
Trip Style:
Active
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
5

Everest Adventure(ANEA)

Asia > Nepal

Highlights

Trekking to the Everest base camp, conquering high passes, valleys ...

Everest is more than a mountain. And the journey to its base camp is more than just a trek. Along a route dubbed by some as “the steps to heaven”, every bend in the trail provides another photo opportunity—beautiful forests, sherpa villages, glacial moraines and foothills. For active adventurers not afraid to break a sweat, our full trekking support staff will bring you close to local cultures before opening a window to the top of the world.

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13 days
Trip Style:
Classic
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
2

Ghana Untouched(DGGU)

Africa > Ghana

Highlights

Witnessing the Ashanti Akwasidae festival, meeting witches and the Tonga ...

Get off the beaten track and explore the traditions and tribes of villages far removed from the developed world for an immersive cultural encounter that few travellers get to experience. This 13-day adventure provides a great introduction to West Africa’s traditions. Explore its amazing landscape and awe-inspiring wildlife and learn about the spiritual traditions of the region—voodoo. With some nights spent camping in the bush, your accommodation will provide for an authentic travel experience—and keep you at the heart of the action. An expert CEO will guide you through Ghana’s stunning landscape and bridge the language gap, ensuring you come away with deep insight into the origins of Africa’s mystical animist religions.

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21 days
Trip Style:
Classic
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
4

Inca Heartland(PXML)

South America > Peru

Highlights

Spotting condors in the Colca Canyon, trekking the Inca Trail ...

Experience the archeological highlights and the cultural treasures of the Andean highlands and uncover the secrets of the mysterious Nazca Lines and Peru's desert coast on this incredible three-week adventure. Embrace Incan culture past and present in Cuzco and get a taste of Bolivian culture in La Paz. Travel by boat on Lake Titicaca and trek to the stunning ruins of Machu Picchu. As the Inca Trail’s largest operator, we run our own treks, which ensures quality food, service and equipment. Join us for an immersive experience that few travellers get to know.

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8 days
Trip Style:
Active
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:
5

Mt. Kilimanjaro Group Trek - Machame 8 Day Route(DTM8)

Africa > Tanzania

Highlights

Taking in all stunning scenery that Africa's highest mountain has ...

Possibly the most scenic route to the summit, Machame boasts different paths to the summit and back. Emerge onto high alpine deserts with amazing views of ice fields, all en route to Uhuru, peak of Mt Kilimanjaro! Known as the 'Whiskey Route', this path leads you through magnificent forests to gain a ridge leading through moorland to the Shira Plateau. It offers great scenery beneath the glaciated precipices of the Southern Icefields before summiting from the higher Barafu Camp. Camp along the route with support from local guides and porters. As a world leader in Kili treks, we'll take you to new heights in adventure!

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