If you’re the type of person who thinks beach holidays are for the lazy, city-breaks are too noisy, and romantic getaways are just plain boring, you might just be one of the growing number of people looking for a little adventure on their travels. Trekking tours have become an increasingly popular way of unwinding for tourists in recent years, and it’s easy to see why.
Inca Trail, Peru
This classic trek through the Peruvian rainforest and upwards to the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu, one of the wonders of the world, is the experience of a lifetime for any ardent trekker, and takes its place amongst the most loved treks in the world. Taking in subtropical jungle, mountain plateaus and breathtaking inca ruins, this trek rates as one of the most spectacular experiences you could wish for.
Kinabalu National Park in Borneo, Malaysia, is a stunning setting, and this trip to the summit of the world’s twentieth highest mountain provides the perfect trekking experience. The national park is known as one of the most important biological sites in the world for its vast array of species, both flora and fauna. The mountain itself is a challenging climb, but rewards climbers with its stark beauty and stunning views.
If wildlife and even wilder landscapes are your thing, then Namibia should be on your must-see list. Described as the last frontier, this wild country is a wonder to behold. Take a safari for the chance to capture African wildlife in all its glory, before heading for the sand dunes and stark beauty of the unforgiving Skeleton Coast, for some truly spectacular memories. Roadtrip treks are available, allowing you to explore the whole of this stunningly diverse country.
Mont Blanc, France
European destinations might easily be overlooked by those yearning true adventure, but trekking in the French Alps can be amongst the best in the world. A circuit that starts and finishes in the Chamonix valley, taking in breathtaking views of the highest mountain in Western Europe and snaking into Italy and Switzerland en route, this trek is truly the best Europe has to offer, and shows that there is plenty more to the Alps than skiing.
Yosemite National Park, USA
A country as vast and diverse as the United States offers visitors a wealth of options when it comes to the great outdoors, but Yosemite is one of the most popular, and arguably the most beautiful of all the national parks. Organised tours in Yosemite start from the very basic, to those designed for the most ardent trekker, so every level is catered for, and everyone has the chance to experience this stunningly beautiful slice of Californian wilderness for themselves.