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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.
4 Holidays
- 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 £2695, Land only from £2045
- 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
Flight inclusive from £3645, Land only from £2750
- One of the World’s great adventure treks that crosses two high passes
- Wild, unspoilt terrain populated by nomads
- The dramatic and spectacular scenery of the Kharkhiraa and Yamaatiin river valleys
- Full service camping on trek and good quality hotels elsewhere
Flight inclusive from £4130, Land only from £2735
- Easy day walks across the steppe to important historical sights
- Have a go at camel riding and horse riding
- Join the celebrations at the Naadam Festival
- Stay in cosy ger camps and comfortable hotels
- Enjoy Mongolian hospitality at a nomadic ger camp
Flight inclusive from £3220, Land only from £1995
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