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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
Explore a wide range of walking and trekking holidays worldwide with Mountain Kingdoms. From gentle hikes to challenging expeditions, book today.
93 Holidays
- An opportunity to genuinely trek where few other westerners venture.
- Spectacular Himalayan scenery with views of many 8,000m peaks.
- Excellent acclimatisation and ample time to explore.
- Highly experienced Nepali leader and trek crew.
- Relax in a 4* hotel in Kathmandu.
Land only from £2965
- For ten nights on trek stay in luxury lodges with excellent facilities, food and service.
- Five other nights are spent in the best tea houses available on the trail.
- Visit the Base Camp of beautiful Ama Dablam and trek to both Everest Base Camp and Kala Pattar to gain the most stunning views of Everest
- Excellent acclimatisation and first rate leaders
- Stay in Kathmandu's best hotel - the Dwarika’s Hotel - a 5-star heritage property
Land only from £3335
- Trek the most beautiful section of the new Transcaucasian Trail.
- Stay in traditional watchtower villages, including beautiful Ushguli, now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Explore the unspoilt alpine scenery of ancient Upper Svaneti, one of the wildest, most mysterious regions of Georgia.
- Enjoy the hospitality of local families experiencing the distinctive Svaneti culture firsthand.
- Have your luggage transferred each day so all you need to carry on trek is a small daysack.
- Step back in time on a guided walking tour of Tblisi, Georgia's remarkable capital city.
- Stroll along the waterside promenade in Split and walk the wonderful city walls of Dubrovnik
- Explore three distinctive Dalmatian islands on foot - Hvar, Mljet and Lopud
- Take in the sumptuous views as you hike to the best island viewpoints
- Enjoy enchanting seaside towns, relax on beautiful beaches and swim in the incredibly clear sea
- Spectacular scenery from start to finish
- Spend time in the remote mountain village of Laya
- Enjoy first-rate camping facilities on trek
- Attend the Chomolhari Mountain Festival on our autumn departure
- Look for rare tigers in the high mountains where the BBC filmed Lost Land of the Tiger
Land only from £4795
- Walk to the base camps of both Mount Fitzroy and Cerro Torre – the two iconic peaks of Los Glaciares National Park
- Discover the real Patagonian wilderness at magical Estancia Cristina, a truly remote and historic landmark
- Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Los Glaciares at the Patagonia Eco Domes
- Experience the remarkable sights and sounds of the spectacular Perito Moreno Glacier
- 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
Land only from £835
- Explore the spectacular and little visited hill-top towns and temples of east Bhutan.
- Visit the picturesque village of Ura and stay in a traditional farmhouse for one night.
- Cross the high Thrumshing La on an exciting drive to Mongar.
- Enjoy gentle walks in the beautiful valleys around Bumthang.
Land only from £4795
- 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
Land only from £2750
- 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
- Walk on every day of this holiday through stunning mountain scenery to the best viewpoints
- Hike in Banff, Yoho and Jasper National Parks and Kananaskis Country
- Drive along the Icefields Parkway – one of the world’s most scenic highways
- Stay in comfortable hotels or chalets in Jasper, Lake Louise and Canmore
- Explore stunning Alpine mountain scenery on satisfying, high level daily walks
- Discover the diverse wildlife of this protected area of the Alps,
- Immerse yourself in the peace and tranquility of the Claree Valley with its ancient cultural heritage, distinctive local architecture and lack of modern-day development.
- Stay in a traditional, family run hotel where you will enjoy a warm welcome, delicious regional dishes and comfortable rooms.
Land only from £1730
- Trek on ancient pilgrimage trails that now form a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Enjoy beautiful and varied scenery from coast to country to high mountains
- Experience traditional Japanese accommodation including a Buddhist temple
- Explore cultural Kyoto and historic Mount Koya
- Stay in high quality trekking lodges with lots of home comforts
- Relax at a high quality hotel in Kathmandu and tour the city’s main sights
- Discover the Annapurna foothills and the Everest region on two well-paced treks with stunning views
- Enjoy the best trekking experience with excellent acclimatisation and first rate leaders
Land only from £3750
- One of the World’s great adventure treks that crosses two high passes
- Wild, unspoilt terrain populated by nomads
- Enjoy the hospitality of the local people visiting a local family ‘ger’
- Full service camping on trek and good quality hotels elsewhere
- Enjoy seven days of excellent walking, taking in all the highlights of the spectacular Torres del Paine and Los Glaciares National Parks
- Visit the breathtaking Perito Moreno Glacier
- Stay in high quality accommodation throughout including the award winning Ecocamp in the Torres del Paine
- Discover Santiago with a city tour and a full day walk in the Andes to San Francisco Glacier
Land only from £6100
- Spend several nights in approved farmhouse homestays to experience the lives of the local people.
- Trek for two days on the Bumdra Trek to reach celebrated Taktsang Monastery.
- Enjoy varied and interesting day walks.
- Discover the beautiful 'hidden' valleys of Phobjika and Haa.
- Join the festivities at a Bhutanese tsechu.
Land only from £3695
- Experience first-hand the unique textile traditions of Bhutan in the company of Sue Lawty, one of the foremost textile artists in Britain
- Meet local weavers and learn about the rich Bhutanese culture of spinning and weaving
- Visit small villages and stay in homestay accommodation to experience life with a Bhutanese family
- See the key cultural highlights and enjoy walks in the beautiful Bhutanese countryside
- Join the revelries at two colourful local festivals
- Spend four days exploring the nature & culture of northern Ecuador’s Otavalo area
- Enjoy 'comfortable', "handpicked" accommodation with lots of character including a centuries-old, traditional hacienda
- Explore the Galapagos' landscape and wildlife on three different islands
- Experience close encounters with incredible wildlife of the Galapagos - on foot and in the water
- The classic Snowman trek with a superb hike out through uncharted terrain
- Travel with a highly experienced Mountain Kingdoms leader supported by a Bhutanese guide and crew
- Excellent acclimatisation with carefully placed rest days in the best locations for exploration
- Sightseeing in Paro and Punakha including the walk to Tiger's Nest Monastery
- Two nights getting to know the people of Laya with their unique dress and cultural traditions
- First-rate camping on trek and a four-star hotel in Kathmandu
Land only from £12490
- Step back in time on a superb trek in the beautiful Lares region
- Enjoy your first views of Machu Picchu through the iconic Sun Gate
- Explore impressive Inca sites including Machu Picchu, Pisco and Sacsayhuaman
- Take a walking tour of Cuzco and an acclimatisation hike in the Sacred Valley
- Unique to Mountain Kingdoms, this trek avoids the more well-known routes in Zanskar with large parts of it through completely uninhabited wilderness.
- A truly exciting and challenging trek for the serious adventurer.
- An excellent acclimatisation programme with time in Leh the walk to Sapi Lake.
- First rate camping facilities and a highly experienced Mountain Kingdoms appointed leader.
Land only from £5285
- Experience one of the world's greatest treks with excellent acclimatisation
- Enjoy spectacular scenery with views of the great peaks of the Karakorams
- Camp at breathtaking Broad Peak Base Camp giving a much less demanding trek into K2 Base Camp and maximising your time there
- Spend two nights in the magnificent mountain amphitheatre at Concordia
- Take a scenic flight to and from Skardu
Flight inclusive from £3485, Land only from £2585
- Trek along an ancient trading route in a remote, beautiful and culturally fascinating area of eastern Bhutan
- Keep watch for yetis near the Rodang La - a traditional haunt of this most elusive of creatures
- See numerous varieties of colourful and exotic birds in one of the world’s birding hotspots
- Walk to Tiger’s Nest Monastery, the most spectacularly located in all Bhutan
- Visit many of the dzongs, temples and other key cultural attractions of eastern Bhutan
- Join the celebrations at a traditional Bhutanese festival
Gangkar Punsum Wilderness Exploration Trek
25 day Strenuous Walking & Trekking
- Explore the incredible wild country south of Gangkar Punsum
- Trek through the rarely visited Chamkhar Chhu valley
- Enjoy close up views of Bhutan's highest peak
- Walk up to the breathtaking clifftop temple of Taktsang Monastery
- A challenging, exciting, off-the-beaten-track trek in true wilderness
- Spectacular gorges, high passes and wild scenery from first step to last
- The dramatic monastery of Phuktal Gompa clinging to a cliff face
- Time to explore Leh, Manali and Delhi
Flight inclusive from £5745, Land only from £4995
- A traverse of the Jebel Sahro in the company of an experienced Berber guide
- The best route giving excellent acclimatisation and spectacular scenery
- First rate camping with all meals on trek included
- Comfortable riad accommodation before and after trek
- Visit the historic kasbah of Aït Benhaddou
Land only from £775
- Our trek completes the entire circuit of the Torres del Paine
- This is a fully supported trek, leaving you just to carry a small day sack
- On trek, you will have high quality tents and equipment
- Good paths and campsites with no altitude issues make for a superb trekking experience
- Before and after the trek you stay at the award winning EcoCamp Patagonia for three nights
- A city tour of the vibrant latin city of Santiago is included
- Trek in some of the most remote, wild and spectacular scenery in South America
- Acclimatise with an excellent programme of day walks and visits to cultural attractions
- Spend time at Copacabana and the Isla del Sol on Lake Titicaca
- Visit the vast archaeological site of Tiwanaku
- Enjoy a full-service camping trek and comfortable hotels elsewhere
Land only from £2625
- Trek the high Andes in real style, staying in four superb mountain lodges
- Follow a beautiful trail, away from the crowds of the Inca Trail, with unique views of Machu Picchu
- Enjoy the best acclimatisation programme with time in the Sacred Valley
- Tour the incomparable Inca ruins of Machu Picchu
- Extend your time in Cuzco or travel on to some of Peru's other key attractions
- 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 the legendary Mongolian hospitality by visiting a nomadic ger camp
- Ride a mountain train, walk the Mall in Shimla and visit the magnificent Golden Temple at Amritsar
- Visit Dharamsala, the home town of the Dalai Lama
- Stay in converted palaces, heritage properties and characterful hotels
- Enjoy good day walks and explore the key cultural sights on foot.
Land only from £2795
- Visit tribal villages and walk in the off-the-beaten-track areas of Northern Laos
- Tour the important sights of charming Luang Prabang and elegant Vientiane
- Enjoy a languid, scenic journey along the Mekong River
- Stay at 4 star hotels and comfortable lodges
- En suite bathrooms, excellent food and top quality service – the Everest region in style
- Superb trekking with wonderful views of Mount Everest and many other Himalayan giants
- Stay in the delightful village of Phortse, situated on a ridge overlooking the Dudh Kosi River
- Join the celebrations at the Mani Rimdu Festival (31st October departure)
- Dwarika's fabulous heritage hotel in Kathmandu
- Guided walking tour of the highlights of Kathmandu
Land only from £2985
- Stay in luxury lodges on trek with excellent facilities, food and service
- Trek the main trails of the Everest region including the old Tibetan trade route the Nangpa La
- Meet climbers or simply explore the Base Camp of beautiful Ama Dablam
- Enjoy the Mani Rimdu Festival on the November 2024 departure
- Relax at indulgent Dwarika's Hotel in Kathmandu
- Enjoy a walking tour of Kathmandu’s key sights
Land only from £2995
- Explore the forested landscape of the Cardamom Mountains by foot and mountain bike
- Discover the diverse flora and fauna of the Cardamoms
- Enjoy sunrise from the top of Mrech Kongkep Mountain
- Take a tour of Phnom Penh and discover idyllic Rabbit Island
- Spend three full days amid the architectural splendours of Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom
- Visit a small Buddhist kingdom that until relatively recently was closed to the outside world.
- Attractive Tibetan-style villages with a strong, well preserved Tibetan culture and intriguing long-abandoned cliff dwellings and ancient cave monasteries.
- A dramatic desert landscape with incredible ‘organ-pipe’ cliffs, set against a backdrop of the mighty snow-capped Himalaya.
- While on trek stay in charming teahouses, small hotels and lodges
- 4* hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara and a combination of tea houses and lodges on trek.
Flight inclusive from £4315, Land only from £3295
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