Tours

For experienced mountain walkers this may be the ultimate alternative route to Everest Base Camp. From the sacred lakes at Gokyo, ascending Gokyo Ri for Everest views, cross the Cho La, then to Lobuche and EBC. Kala Pattar offers classic Everest views before your descent to Lukla. Acclimatisation days allow adjustment to high altitudes. The challenge is well worth it!

As a result of popular demand, for people with more time, or who want to break up some of the longer days of the original two week tour, we have given you the option to increase Wainwright’s masterpiece to 18 days! This is the quintessential English hill walking and long distance trail experience: 190 plus miles traversing three national parks and a lot of interesting landscapes, old towns and of course public houses in between! There are cozy small hotels, guesthouses and pubs to stay at on this tour and these, as well as the rich variety of the people that you meet en-route, reflect something of the great diversity of England.

For experienced mountain walkers, this is the classic route to the base of the world's highest mountain. From the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar and the villages of Thyangboche and Dingboche to Lobuche and Everest Base Camp. Kala Pattar offers fantastic Everest views before your descent to Lukla. Acclimatisation days allow adjustment to high altitudes. The challenge is well worth it!

Annapurna Circuit Trek, a classic trek in the Nepal Himalaya, takes you to one of the world's most popular trekking trails. A favorite of many trekkers who have been to the Himalayas, hiking the Annapurna Circuit allows you to complete a loop in the Annapurna region. The journey takes you from lush green terraced farms to barren landscapes surrounded by soaring icy mountains.

Throughout your journey, our experienced trek leader will be there to guide you. He will dispense valuable advice and nuggets of information about the people and places along the trail. Many who have completed the Annapurna Circuit swear that Nepal has to offer this is the best trek. All trekkers highly recommend the circuit as a spectacular trekking route. The diversity of landscape, mountain views, culture and people you encounter during the trek are incomparable.

The Upper Mustang area is also known as the Last Forbidden Kingdom. Mustang lies in the trans-Himalayan region North of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. It’s an arid, desert-like environment with colorful rock formations. Trekkers were only allowed to enter this region in 1992, and still, only about 700 trekkers are visiting Mustang a year. This is one of the few remaining enclaves where Tibetan culture remains undisturbed. See for yourself on the Upper Mustang Trek.

We are pioneers in gastronome trekking in the Himalayas. We provide a varied, interesting menu on treks throughout the Himalayas. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals can be catered for upon request, and other special diets can be accommodated with advance notice.

While the ridges of Helambu and the delights of the Langtang Valley are the closest trekking areas to Kathmandu, they are both frequently overlooked by the crowds that flock to the busier Everest and Annapurna regions. Passing through villages not despoiled by the influences of tourism makes for a more authentic Nepal trekking experience. The walking is quite challenging with regular ascents and descents, although walking days usually are between 5-6 hours each day. This is a great route for a quieter trekking experience and a chance to see a different side to Nepal.

A superb and much quieter circuit trek of an 8000m peak, the Manaslu Circuit is a discerning alternative to the more popular Annapurna Circuit. Being a less busy Nepal trek, many of the trekking lodges are much simpler and more basic by default. Stupendous views of Himalayan giants as well as an opportunity to experience life in isolated villages where the Tibetan culture remains unspoilt. Very much a trek for the walking connoisseur with a very high level of fitness who thrives in a high mountain wilderness and is capable of trekking for several continuous, lengthy, tough days. Don't forget our trekking holidays are tailor-made and whilst this itinerary includes acclimatisation, additional acclimatisation and additional contingency days are highly recommended.

Raise a margarita glass to the colourful beauty and fiery flavours of Mexico. Discover the culture and landscapes of this fascinating country on a trip that takes you from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen – with some enticing stops along the way. Discover Maya history and culture at the incredible Chichen Itza ruins and visit indigenous communities near the charming San Cristobal de las Casas. Indulge in a feast of delicious local food, with a chance to learn some cooking skills of your own. Snorkel in the brilliant Caribbean waters, laze on white sands and stroll through lively marketplaces. Waterfalls and mountains await you, and a host of museums, churches and archaeological sites will be sure to give you a taste of Mexico’s rich cultural heritage.

Everest Base Camp Trek is a once-in-a-lifetime journey that lets you explore the beauty of the Himalayas. We Alpine Ramble Treks have professionally designed our Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary so that you can enjoy every second of the trip without facing any trouble. The trail is extremely adventurous and involves different climatic zones and diverse vegetation. Trekking through Sagarmatha National Park and many alpine forests, you traverse the region. Likewise, on the way, you will cross many thrilling bridges and beautiful villages. Everest Base Camp Trekking ultimately takes you to the foot of the world's highest mountain, Mt. Everest.

This adventure combines two classic treks featuring the Annapurna Sanctuary and Poon Hill. From Pokhara you'll trek up through forests to reach Ghorepani, and you’ll join the traditional route up to Annapurna Base Camp via Machhapuchhare Base Camp. This trip can also easily be extended. You’ll return home with beautiful memories of that panorama sunrise.

The circuit of Mount Manaslu (8,156 meters) is gaining popularity rapidly. Mount Manaslu is the eighth highest mountain in the world. Part of the Manaslu region’s trails was restored after it was damaged by the massive earthquake of 25th April 2015.

The local name for Manaslu is Kutang – Spirit Mountain. The government of Nepal only opened the Manaslu Circuit Trekking route to tourists in 1991. We start this trek by either taking a private Jeep to Macha Khola to begin the trek.

The trail begins with narrow valleys with tropical vegetation hiking along the Budi Gandaki River. Parts of the path are small with loose rocks used as steps, and several places can be potentially dangerous, especially when you encounter passing caravans of mules.

We will pass through Machi Khola, Jagat, Ghap, Lho Gaun, and Samagaon with impressive views of Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, and other smaller peaks of 6,000 meters. We spend an extra night at Samagaon to acclimatize to the altitude.

You will notice the change in the landscape becomes austere as we begin to gain altitude while at the same time, Hindus in the lower valleys, and now you see Buddhists in the higher elevations.

We cross over Larke La into the District of Manang. Once we reach Dharapani, we are on the main Annapurna Circuit trail. Dharapani is where the Manaslu Circuit trek ends; we drive back to Kathmandu in a private jeep.

This trip opens up a different part of Nepal, where foreigners were forbidden for many years, and Mustang remains restricted. It’s for intrepid travellers with good fitness and previous experience at high altitude, to experience Tibetan culture and small villages. See unique rock formations and arid cliffs, as well as the legendary walled Lo Manthang. As Mustang isn’t affected by monsoons, this adventure is possible year-round.

This relaxing journey explores laid-back southern state of Kerala, blessed with enchanting green landscapes of paddy fields, palm trees, golden beaches and forested hills. We experience old trading ports and idyllic backwaters along the coast to wild elephants and hill stations as also a spectacular Hindu temple in Tamil Nadu.

We start our tour in Kochi, the centre of the Indian spice for many centuries, before heading inland to visit the hill station of Munnar - a cool and serene town full of tea and rubber plantations and surrounded by grasslands and verdant forests. Christianity and even Judaism have left their mark on these coastal regions but it is Hinduism that dominates and hence a huge and elaborately decorated temple at Madurai – a treat for the eyes and the soul. High in the Western Ghats, Periyar National Park is home to a huge variety of wildlife where even colourful birds of various species are in abundance. We finish by relaxing on the tropical beaches of Kovalam but not before cruising along the picturesque Kerala backwaters with an overnight stay on a houseboat.

Highlights:

• Fort Kochi - an amalgam of Old Portuguese, British and Dutch architectural treasure.
• Munnar - a cool and picturesque hill station in the Western Ghats.
• Meenakshi Temple - one of the largest temple-complexes in India.
• Thekkady - famous for its spices like black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and cloves.
• Periyar – for its Wildlife Sanctuary with vast wildlife; particularly elephants.
• Alleppey – for a memorable houseboat cruise through its backwaters.
  

Nar Phu Valley Trek is inarguably one of the better off-the-beaten-track trails and the least visited regions in West Nepal. Since it was opened in 2003, very few visitors have been in the wild, exotic, and sparsely populated valleys of Nar and Phu, offering intriguing medieval Tibetan culture and customs that remain untouched and along with breathtaking mountain views.

Nar Phu Valley’s restricted area can only be accessed with a special permit issued to an authorized trekking agency, providing the trekking tour’s essential logistics. The Nar Phu Valley trek has to be completed in seven days because that is the period the permit is issued for.

Our journey starts with a drive to Koto, a little village on the crossroads of the main Annapurna circuit trail and the gateway into the Nar Phu valleys. We go off the beaten track via a deep narrow river valley north of the Annapurna range.

We have a few days of acclimatizing and exploring the subalpine forests, mysterious valleys, and narrow river valleys with the presence of a robust Tibetan Buddhist culture along with ever-increasing wildlife – we might even spot the elusive snow leopard on the hike to the village of Nar.

We hike on a barren trail to high camp at the base of Kang La pass, also known as Kang La Phedi (4,530m). We climb gradually on a steep ascent, which leads to the summit of Kang La pass (5,320m).

We can be rewarded with spectacular views of the Annapurna range and the Marshyangdi valley from the top. We will have a 360-degree panorama on a clear day. Kang La is the gateway from the remote Nar/Phu valley into the ever-famous Marshyangdi valley. We have a steep descent to the village of Ngawal (3,615m). We are now on the main trail of the Annapurna circuit trek.

Some of the towering peaks seen from the summit of Kang La are Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II. Annapurna IV and Annapurna III, to name a few. We will be looking at the North Face of the Annapurna Range.

From Ngawal, We drive to Besisahar, where we stop for the night. It is a grueling drive of 8-10 hours on rough roads. We continue our overland journey the following day, all the way to Kathmandu.

This challenging two-week mountain bike trip along the famed Carretera Austral highway offers cyclists a chance to experience some of Chile and Argentina’s most unique and unspoiled landscapes.

A predominantly paved route, you will cycle along the highway's southernmost portion, from Coyhaique city to El Calafate — the gateway to Argentina’s stunning Los Glaciares National Park. Along the way you will pedal past beautiful lakes, rivers and valleys, visit national parks and glacial ice shelves, and take a trip to the fascinating clifftop town of Caleta Tortel, which until 2003 was only accessible by water.

Our tour is an interesting experience into culturally enchanting and verdant landscapes and charms of tropical South India. We explore ancient Hindu temples and lavish palaces; enjoy picturesque hill walks; see exotic wildlife in its natural habitat; and relax on a houseboat while cruising through the famous Kerala backwaters.

Highlights:

• Watching wild elephants and tigers in national parks in Bandipur, Madumalai and Nagarhole.
• Riding the toy train through the hills.
• Exploring Munnar hill station famous for its picturesque tea gardens.
• Experiencing old seaport of Cochin.
• Riding the boat on Periyar Lake.

One of the most popular treks in Nepal, the Annapurna Sanctuary route takes you from verdant hills to a spectacular glacial basin. Stand under the inspiring Annapurna Massif at Annapurna Base Camp. These sacred mountains are revered as gods. In addition, a hike to the village of Ghorepani and its viewpoint Poon Hill adds flavour to this classic itinerary. From the vantage point, enjoy a three-sixty degree panorama of the Annapurna mountains.

This tour is a rewarding two-week discovery of all the best that this beautiful and green south-western corner of India has to offer. Get close to real Kerala with an off-the-beaten-track two-wheeled exploration of its back-roads and byways, and of course, some well-deserved relaxation on a tropical beach. This narrow Indian state sandwiched between the Arabian Sea and the mountainous Western Ghats is known for its tropical greenery, quiet backwaters, spectacular wildlife reserves and endless tea and spice plantations. This carefully designed two-week itinerary gives one the freedom to stop wherever one likes; to interact with the local villagers; to get close to the soul of the place.

The tour begins with a relaxing stay in Kovalam, with its sandy beaches and lively, before we set off up the coast to the picturesque cliff tops, and bike through villages inhabited by the traditional fishing community of Varkala. It’s a gentle ride on to Kollam, the southern gateway to the Kerala backwaters – mile after mile of stunningly beautiful palm-lined inland waterways. We navigate this quiet and green world aboard wooden canoes from our base in the village of Mancombu. Our route then heads inland, into a landscape of spice, tea and rubber plantations, to reach the charming hill station of Wagamon at an altitude of 1,200 metres, and surrounded by picturesque waterfalls. We enjoy some challenging hill-cycling, and stop by at Periyar National Park where there’s a chance to see wild elephants, leopards and other rare wildlife, before returning to the coast via the hill station of Kuttikkanam. The last two days are spent in the delightful old city of Cochin, with its colonial mansions and laid-back ambience.

Highlights:

• Cycle the Kerala coastline beside magnificent tropical beaches.
• Relax on the beaches of Kovalam.
• Explore Varkala, an unspoiled village with a lovely beach.
• Explore the magical waterways around Kollam and Mancombu.
• Stay in the charming hill station of Wagamon.
• Spot wildlife at Periyar National Park.
  

This is an extremely varied trip that offers everything from fascinating ancient Kathmandu to seeing Nepal’s countryside during the drive to Pokhara and Chitwan and game-watching in Chitwan. However, the highlight is a short trek, with our expert trek leader and porters, visiting some of the most interesting villages in the Annapurna’s foothills surrounded by magnificent mountain views.

We use a series of picturesque luxury lodges that offer a much higher comfort level than is ordinarily available while trekking. Each lodge has twin rooms, attached bathrooms, hot running water, dining rooms, cozy lounges, gardens, and stunning views.

The trekking part is ideal for active persons from a child to someone in their 70s.

This 13 Day 12 night package encompasses everything that a curious traveller could want to explore in Tasmania from the comfort of our private coach bus. Your host Robert has parcelled together 20 years of experience exploring Tasmania and arranged an itinerary that truly reflects and showcases the diversity of Tasmania’s attractions. An anti-clockwise loop of the island, we move fast enough to sample dozens of the most scenic locations yet slow enough to relax and enjoy a ‘holiday paced’ tour. On 3 occasions we stay at our accommodation for multiple nights, meaning you won’t need to pack and unpack those bags daily. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels this tour is great for couples, families, friends and single travellers! This 13 Day experience will truly leave an amazing and lasting impression.

The full 186 mile path in 12 - 18 days

Duration and daily distances are suggestions only; all itineraries can be tailored to suit you.

Through the last two centuries of Welsh history, Pembrokeshire has been the Holy Land at the Western End of the Celtic world. A wonderful and mysterious extremity defiantly facing the full fury of the Atlantic Ocean that has given “The land of Magic” a revered status, for not only the Welsh, but also for the invaders and crusaders that tried to control and tame this isolated, unique and exposed western outpost of mainland Britain.

For the Walker today, the Pembrokeshire National Park is a place where you can leave behind the pressures of the modern world to unwind and relax in a remote haven on the very edge of where the land ends and the sea begins. Past no fewer than 58 stunning beaches and over 14 harbours. You will climb 35,000ft on the way, well over the height of Mount Everest, in a glorious run of short steep ascents and descents from the hidden coves to the towering cliffs, a huge twisting and relentless Celtic Coastal rollercoaster

At night expect to rest in hidden fishing villages nestled in deep green valleys, beneath towering Norman Coastal Castles in historic medieval towns or simply gazing over wide broad golden sands in perfect crescent shaped bays. A walkers odyssey, in two weeks of wandering, The Pembrokeshire Coast Path will lead you into pure air, clean seas and forgotten corners.

The ultimate two week Nepal adventure holiday through the world's deepest valley, the Kali Gandaki, by bike, raft and on foot. From the Tibetan influenced high, arid, mountain desert of Mustang to sub-tropical jungle in two exciting, varied and enthralling weeks.

Shaped by volcanoes and scoured by ice ages, the north Wrangells give experienced backpackers the rare opportunity to feel like a mountaineer and travel like an explorer. The 50-mile route will take you across glaciers, swift creeks, high mountain passes, and wide-open tundra. Combine all of this with exciting bush flights and absolute Alaska solitude, and you have the makings of a true backpacking adventure of a lifetime.

Travel southwest to King Salmon, Aniakchak's gateway community, before boarding the bush flight bound for the caldera itself and the iconic Surprise Lake. This is where the adventure truly begins! Spend days backpacking and hiking around the mighty Aniakchak Caldera. Climb up Vent Mountain, visit the site of the 1930 eruption and explore the caldera floor, hiking its rugged rim.

Scour the hillsides for the coastal grizzly's that call Aniakchak home, with the route back to civilization descending the caldera's northern aspects towards the Bering Sea coastline and the village of Port Heiden. By expedition's end, your sense of wilderness and wildness will forever be altered by the experience of spending 10-nights in a landscape that defines it.

Gates of the Arctic National Park remains one of the most remote and unspoiled places on earth. At 8.4 million acres, Gates covers an area twice the size of Connecticut and only a bit smaller than the country of Switzerland. The park is essentially road-less, and except for limited and difficult access along the Dalton highway, most recreational visitors choose to enter its wilderness via a chartered bush plane.

Traversing the park on two separate bush flights, the first from Fairbanks to Bettles, a small gateway community and the field headquarters for the National Park Service. From Bettles, hop into a float-plane for the flight to Circle Lake and the start of ten days of hiking and rafting in the Arrigetch. This part of the park offers the full spectrum of Alaska hiking; from bushwhacking and talus hopping to tundra romping and creek crossing. Spend days exploring this small portion of the Brooks Range, and nights enjoying the sounds of Arrigetch Creek as you camp along its tundra carpeted headwaters beneath the massive granite escarpments of the Arrigetch Peaks.

After six days of hiking and backpacking, canoe down the wild and scenic Alatna River running directly through the heart of the Brooks Range. Spend the final days boating along the Alatna to reach Malamute Fork.

Spanning from the heart of the Brooks Range to the Chukchi Sea on the western coast of state, the Noatak River is home to abundant wildlife including the 500,000-strong Western Arctic Caribou Herd. The Noatak is also one of the largest wilderness river basins and also one of the longest untouched rivers on earth. With class I & II whitewater, the river is fun for both novice and experienced boaters, and the hiking along the river is simply astounding.

After six days of river life in both Gates of the Arctic and the Noatak National Preserve, you’ll make the bush flight to Kobuk Valley National Park and the Great Kobuk Sand Dunes for two full days exploring this oddity of the north. Spend the days traveling this obscure landscape with light daypacks, marveling at the stark contrast from the Noatak River to the barren landscape that makes the sand dunes as marvelous as they are unique.

Return to Nature and the English Countryside on an 11-day, 10-night tour tracing the full length of the rolling Cotswold hills. 102 miles of magical walking from Chipping Campden in the North to Bath in the South, leading you from one breath-taking view to the next, immersing you in the Cotswolds’ iconic history and heritage and championing England in all its glory.

Journey on foot, at your own pace, in your own time. We take all the hassle out of walking by including all luggage transfers, organising and booking all accommodation, providing maps, GPS instructions, and recommending incredible iconic palaces, castles, estates, ancient sites and more to visit along the way. Walk through the Cotswolds along canals, rivers and meadows into our incredible towns and cities.

Step back in time on one of our idyllic walks through the heart of the English countryside, along routes used since prehistoric times, winding through villages, tracing ridgelines, down into woodlands and valleys, and with panoramic views around every corner. These linear journeys are the perfect way to discover England at its finest.

Choose from either small group (max 14 people), private escorted tour, or self-drive with guided excursions at each location.

An epic self-drive tour from Las Vegas to San Francisco via the absolute highlights of the American Southwest: Death Valley, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, Arches, Canyonlands, Monument Valley and Horseshoe Bend.

Highlights:

• City Tour of San Francisco
• Tour of Death Valley National Park
• Grand Canyon, Zion, Arches, Canyonlands and Bryce walks and hikes
• Historic Route 66
• Incredible wildlife viewing
• Optional tour to Antelope Canyon
• Grand Canyon sunset and optional helicopter flight

Return to Nature and the English Countryside on an 11-day, 10-night tour tracing the full length of the rolling Cotswold hills. 102 miles of magical walking from Chipping Campden in the North to Bath in the South, leading you from one breath-taking view to the next, immersing you in the Cotswolds’ iconic history and heritage and championing England in all its glory.

Journey on foot, at your own pace, in your own time. Walk through the Cotswolds along canals, rivers and meadows into our incredible towns and cities with all the logistics taken care of so you can relax and enjoy the journey.

Flexible Walking Distance Options Each Day:

Don’t feel obliged to walk the full distance each day. There are shorter options for guests, with opportunities to spend more time at the iconic sites, castles, manors, gardens and in the towns for those wishing to walk fewer miles each day.

This is the longer version of the our Hadrians Wall walk, not longer in length, but with the addition of a couple of extra days it generally lessens the length of some days, thus making it better for slower walkers, or perhaps those who want to spend more time visiting museums and historical sites.

The complete South Downs Way, stretching for a hundred miles over a rare area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in an otherwise crowded southern England, follows the chalk (soft limestone) ridge just to the North of the popular seaside towns on the Sussex and Hampshire coast. At intervals the hilly downlands are broken by “wind gaps” or river valleys, mixing the ridge walking with some meandering visits to beautiful rivers such at the Cuckmere, Arun, Ouse and Meon with their associated villages. Most of the route is ancient, made up out of the old droving roads that took animals and goods between the market towns of the region. There are many historical features, including a couple of remaining round towered Saxon churches, ancient “Dew Ponds” providing water on the high Downs for cattle, cross dykes and tumulus burial sites, Bronze Age hill forts and rings. This is a leisurely paced walk with extra time to explore old churches, dawdle through Cuckmere Haven, picnicking on some high down, or poking around lowland villages.

The Cotswold Way is one of the UK’s managed National Trail footpaths, running 103 miles from the market town of Chipping Campden in the North of The Cotswolds, to the spa town of Bath in the South. The route crosses typical Cotswold countryside with a patchwork of fields partitioned by traditional honey coloured dry stone walls across rolling hillside. The route stops at a plethora of traditional villages and small towns.

In the early 15th century, Owain Glyndŵr led an ill-fated rebellion against English rule. This superb walk through some of the finest scenery in Wales visits many of the sites connected with his campaign for an independent Welsh nation. Beginning in the old market town of Knighton on the English border, the walk enjoys a landscape of rich farmland, rounded hills, quiet forests, gentle riverbanks and hidden valleys, with excellent, far-reaching views throughout.

As well as many wonderful little settlements, Glyndŵr's Way boasts a wealth of amazing history to discover, with landmarks of interest including the ruins of Abbey Cwmhir and the magnificent Powis Castle.

Shorter sections of this trail are available — get in touch for more information.

This 10 day Winchester to Eastbourne South Downs Way walk is the perfect choice if you want to take things at a slow pace with no long days. Choosing this 10 day holiday will allow you to really enjoy your surroundings and have some time to explore places of interest along the way.

Our family-friendly journey is the perfect introduction to the scenic southwestern corner of India. From picturesque old hill stations and colonial trading ports to wildlife sanctuaries and pristine beaches, there much to see, appreciate and digest on this varied tour. The tour features backwater cruise on houseboats. The tour begins at Kochi on the Malabar Coast, with its handsome old colonial buildings harking back to the day when this was the hub of India’s lucrative spice. After exploring Cochin we head inland to the green hills for a two-night stay in the lovely old hill station of Munnar. We enjoy a gentle walk through the hills and tea plantations, visiting the picturesque village of Annamudi, before we head across to the city and arrive at thekkady. After seeing the spice plantations around Thekkady, we visit Periyar National Park to watch wildlife including elephants and tigers. We descend to the coast for an enjoyable cruise along the picturesque Kerala backwaters before the tour concludes with some downtime on beautiful beaches of Marari’.

Highlights

• Fort Kochi - an amalgam of Old Portuguese, Dutch and British colonial architecture.
• Munnar - a beautiful hill station high in the Western Ghats.
• Periyar National Park - a sanctuary for exotic wildlife including elephants and tigers.
• Alleppey - a picturesque town of canals, backwaters, lagoons & beaches.
• Mararikulam- A serene and tranquil beach destination.

The Mohare Danda trek is a combination of hiking on a less trodden part and a popular trail of the Annapurna range. The first half is a lovely alternate Annapurna trek that is off the beaten path. Compared to the Ghorepani tour, the first part of the trail is relatively new and still unknown to many other trekkers.

It is a great way to promote sustainable eco-tourism in Nepal while supporting local community projects. The community projects are designed to play a vital role in the inhabitants’ lifestyle’s overall upliftment.

This trek is also known as the Eco-Community Lodge trek. It is an excellent choice for those enthusiastic travelers who have a short amount of time. It is a perfect combination of experiencing the absolute cultural and natural beauties of Nepal. You get to admire the close views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges from Mohare Danda, which is at an elevation of 3,300m.

An added advantage of this trek is that you can enjoy the sunrise and sunset views over the glittering mountains right with the comfort of the lodge’s dining room.

This brilliant Golden State trip takes you on a loop from San Francisco, to Yosemite, to Carmel, and back up to the City by the Bay. You will definitely leave your heart somewhere—maybe in San Francisco, the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, or with a sea otter in Monterey Bay.

Every day is special, whether you’re on your own at Fisherman’s Wharf or on a Big Sur beach, or enjoying guided experiences like biking the Golden Gate Bridge, hiking in Yosemite, peering into tide pools, or going behind-the-scenes at the outstanding Monterey Bay Aquarium.

This routes explores three of Lake Clark National Park’s most spectacular watersheds — Telaquana Lake, Turquoise Lake, and the famed Twin Lakes. This backpacking trip will take you up and over glaciers, through spectacularly vertical canyons, past huge waterfalls, and across some of the most stunning alpine tundra in Alaska.

This 10-day backpacking and hiking trip will take you from the shores of remote Telaquana Lake, around the Trail Creek highlands, beneath the glaciated 8000’ Telaquana Mountain, under the hanging glaciers surrounding Turquoise Lake, over a glacier pass, through the tundra of the Emerson Creek valley, and finally to Twin Lakes.

While the mountains present exciting route-finding challenges, the tundra allows the opportunity to hike easily and glass the horizons for Dall’s sheep, grizzly bears, caribou, moose, migratory foul, and birds of prey.

This 10-day itinerary includes 8-full days of backpacking along massive glaciers, above wild rivers, and through virgin wilderness in this most amazing and virtually unexplored area of the park. Not only does this experience include an amazing flight-seeing tour of the Susitna River valley and mighty Ruth Glacier by float plane, it also provides experienced backpackers the opportunity to truly experience Denali National Park in an extraordinary way.

What remains today is a vast area known as the Valley of 10,000 Smokes, and, even 100 years after the cataclysmic eruption, the landscape still bears the scars. Brimming with adventurous possibility and inviting exploration, Katmai's Valley of 10,000 Smokes is a backpackers dream. Rimmed with active, glaciated volcanoes, and blanketed with a hiker-friendly surface of sand and ash from the massive 1912 eruption, the Valley is a must-see for anyone with a "peak" experience in mind. After flying from Anchorage to King Salmon, you and your guide(s) will then hop in a float plane for the bush flight from King Salmon to the world famous Brooks Camp where we’ll spend the night in the local campground. Here you’ll have the chance to witness the annual bear viewing spectacle, before heading out to the valley by bus on day three. From the Three Forks visitor center we will begin our circumnavigation of the valley floor, with stops along the way to attempt non-technical ascents of Broken Mountain, Fallen Mountain, Baked Mountain, Cerebrus, and maybe even Mt. Griggs.

Alaska Alpine Adventures has been exploring the Revs since 2002, and they still believe that this small and obscure portion of Alaska offers some of the most stunning and remote backpacking and hiking anywhere on earth. A backpacking trip through the Revelations will take you through the high tundra of the range's western escarpment, past beautiful alpine lakes and tumbling creeks, through a carpet of alpine tundra, across braided rivers, and down onto the Big River for a finish at a small airstrip.

At 19-million acres, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) is the largest federally protected conservation area in North America. To say the the refuge is big would be paltry misrepresentation of its magnitude - ANWR is in fact incomprehensibly massive. It's one of the few places left on the planet where one can literally disappear within the complex topography and utterly disconnected serenity of the far north. That said, it's also one of the most approachable and user friendly wilderness areas anywhere in Alaska - the hiking is simply sublime! Combine all of this with an ancient, though largely invisible, history of human presence and the Arctic Refuge could possibly be the perfect representation of the America's incomparable culture of wilderness preservation.

Rollup, rollup for just the first half of Wainwright’s masterpiece! This is a chance to walk part of the famous Coast-to-Coast walk, getting a taste of Britain’s long distance hikes. This itinerary traverses The Lake District national park ending at the quaint market town of Kirkby Stephen. Pass through the dramatic landscapes of the Lake District, majestic lakes, rugged mountains, working hill farms and pretty villages, many of which include a fine traditional pub. Emerging from the mountains of Cumbria and looking east towards the Yorkshire Dales you reach your journeys end; not quite Coast to Coast but a fulfilling time of walking through some of England’s best mountain scenery.

The second half of Wainwright’s masterpiece, from the Pennines into the Yorkshire Dales and over the mystical Nine Standards Rig, before following the beautiful River Swale for a couple of days into the old market town of Richmond. There follows a marathon section to link up with the North York Moors National Park from where we roller coaster around to the North Sea Coast to make a triumphant entrance into Robins Hoods Bay where a celebratory pint, bottle of Champagne or ice cream whilst standing in the sea is in order. Along the way you will be amazed at the variety of the dry stone walls, the charming little villages and just how much that you get to eat for a full English cooked breakfast!

Rob Roy MacGregor fought in some early Jacobite battles against the British government, but 'settled down' to become a well-known cattleman at a time when cattle rustling was a commonplace means of earning a living. Defaulting on his loans he became an outlaw and a price was placed on his head. Escaping capture several times turned him into a folk hero and in later life due to his fame or notoriety, King George l gave him a pardon, and converting to Catholicism in later life, he died peacefully near Balquidder.The Rob Roy Way is a 124km walk linking Drymen with Pitlochry in Perthshire, which goes through areas that were his old haunts and certainly on routes where the MacGregor clan drove their cattle towards market towns in the area.The route joins paths and tracks through highland scenery, taking advantage of attractive villages and small towns. The walk begins in the pretty village of Drymen, whose Clachan Inn is the oldest registered licensed pub in Scotland and would have been known by Rob Roy as it was run by his sister! It then passes through the forests of the Trossachs, crossing the River Forth at Aberfoyle and down beside Loch Venachar to Callander, before leading out through fine glens by Loch Lubnaig and Glen Oich to Killin. From here the route climbs high into the hills on the remotest stretch of the walk, before descending to follow the quiet path along the southern shores of Loch Tay. Descend to Aberfeldy via the famous Birks, and the final stretch along the river and over the moors to Pitlochry.

The West Highland Way is the most famous and perhaps best loved long distance walking route in Scotland. It is 96 miles/154km in length and begins in Milngavie (on the edge of Glasgow) and ends in Fort William. It's an incredibly diverse trail which explores some of the best scenery Scotland has to offer. From mountains and lochs, to moorland and farmland, the West Highland Way trek really does have it all.

This 9 Day Winchester to Eastbourne walk is the perfect choice if you want to take things at a steady pace with no very long walking days. Choosing this 9 day South Downs Way holiday will allow you to really enjoy your surroundings and have some time to explore places of interest along the way.

This is a seven day walk on the Isle of Skye, a beautiful, mountainous island off the west coast of Scotland. The Skye Trail is a challenging, unofficial long distance route, it is unmarked and many sections aren't even on paths. However, the challenge is well worth the effort as you will experience some of the most breath-taking scenery in Scotland. You will pass ruins of deserted villages, destroyed in the Highland Clearances. Have multiple views of the Cuillin Ridge and walk over the Trotternish Ridge. You will also have the chance to see The Isle of Skye's array of wildlife, including seals, otters and eagles.

This 7 day walk covers the Cape Wrath Trail from Ullapool to Cape Wrath. One of the most challenging treks in the UK, this 101 mile trek is not to be missed taking you through the spectacular far north of Scotland. Some big days allow you to see magnificent mountains and stunning coastlines as well as everything in between before finishing at Cape Wrath the north westerly point of the UK mainland.

This amazing multisport adventure will allow you to experience the best of Alaska by hiking, kayaking, climbing, cruising, and flying through its vast wilderness, all while enjoying the comfort of nightly accommodations in some of Alaska’s most famous lodges and B&Bs, and tent camping at a comfortable Denali basecamp, located in the heart of Denali National Park. If you’re looking to actively experience in the “real” Alaska and want to mix up amazing lodges with a remote camping experience, then this nine-day itinerary is your quintessential adventure.

Locals call Utah’s national parks “The Mighty Five,” and on this epic journey you’ll hike in all of them. From Moab, you’ll traverse the fins and needles of Arches and discover quiet beauty in Canyonlands. As you venture through Capitol Reef, you’ll find some of the best of southern Utah’s geologic wonders. Bryce Canyon is hoodoo heaven, and in Zion, one trail culminates in an astounding viewpoint. This is your ultimate Utah: heaps of hiking, numerous national parks, and pockets of peace for red-rock ruminations.

From Grand Junction, follow the Colorado River right into Moab, where we don our hiking boots and head straight for Arches. Prepare to be amazed!! With three nights at the Red Cliffs Lodge, right off the main drag, we’ll get to know Canyonlands and Arches National Parks. Highlights are hikes to the iconic Delicate Arch and the stunning and remote Needles District in Canyonlands.

Our next stop is Boulder Mountain Lodge, where we access arches and canyons in Capitol Reef National Park and the classic Calf Creek Falls in Escalante National Monument.

Springdale, outside of Zion National Park, is our last destination, and en route we’ll hike among the high elevation spires in Bryce Canyon. We’ll embark on our last hikes of the trips in Zion National Park, where myriad trails await!

The Peak District in the county of Derbyshire is like an upland Cotswolds. It is an area of immense variety and importance, rich in wildlife where dramatic moorlands contrast sharply with lush valleys and stunning limestone gorges; where centuries-old stone villages and market towns have been as much a part of the environment on the landscape itself. The contrasting landscape is never more apparent than in the High Peak to the north, where you’ll find the Derwent Valley’s historic ‘Dam Busters’ dams and the caverns in the picturesque village of Castleton, where there is also an interesting castle. And at Baslow is Chatsworth House, one of the finest great houses in Britain.