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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.
10 Holidays
- Complete the classic trek into the Annapurna Sanctuary, trekking with a Sherpa guide
- Trek to Machhapuchare Base Camp & Annapurna Base Camp, 4,130m/13,550ft
- Enjoy sunrise views from Poon Hill
- Follow the trail through picturesque villages and experience Sherpa culture
- Stay in traditional tea houses on trek and a four-star hotel in Kathmandu
Flight inclusive from £2805, Land only from £1695
- A scenically spectacular little-known alternative to the Annapurna Sanctuary trek
- Wild terrain with towering cliffs, waterfalls, glaciers, a brilliant blue lake and a host of Himalayan giants
- Trek high point at French Advance Base Camp, 4,305m, with staggering 360-degree mountain views
- Four-star hotel in Kathmandu, exciting mountain road to the start of the trek, and a well-paced ascent
- Remote camping trek - the equal of anything in the Himalaya but in just two weeks London to London
- Enjoy the Laxmi Pooja festivities (on selected October departures)
Flight inclusive from £3195, Land only from £2085
- Enjoy a tour of the vibrant Latin city of Santiago
- Trek the spectacular W Route of the Torres Del Paine – Patagonia’s most famous hiking route.
- See the iconic Torres del Paine from the Las Torres Viewpoint
- Stay in the stunningly located Eco Camp
- Experience the remarkable sights and sounds of the spectacular Perito Moreno Glacier
- Explore the landscapes and wildlife of wild and windswept Tierra Del Fuego – the very southern tip of South America
- Take a boat trip on the Beagle Channel to view the last lighthouse sailors see before reaching Antarctica
Flight inclusive from £7140, Land only from £5850
- 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 £5845, Land only from £4745
- 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 Namo Buddha
- An overnight camping trek in Bhutan to reach Taktsang Monastery
- 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 £4435, Land only from £3170
- 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 £3340, Land only from £2345
- Walk and trek the best sections of the western end of Bhutan's new long-distance trail
- Experience traditional rural life, ancient cultural sights and beautiful scenery
- Avoid the toughest climbs of the trail with a carefully selected itinerary
- Visit Taktsang Monastery, the Tiger's Nest, and Punakha Dzong
Flight inclusive from £4280, Land only from £3190
- 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 £1085, Land only from £835
- 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 a festival (on selected departures)
- Enjoy first-rate camping and well-appointed hotels
Flight inclusive from £4710, Land only from £3290
- Trek the most awe-inspiring section of the Jordan Trail
- Explore Petra, entering by the lesser-visited 'backdoor'. Stop at Little Petra en route.
- Begin your trek at Dana Nature Reserve â one of Jordanâs must-see natural sights
- Experience floating in the salt-rich waters of the Dead Sea
- Enjoy a first rate camping experience on trek and stay in good quality hotel in Madaba
Flight inclusive from £2235, Land only from £1735
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