Each journey may begin with a single step, but some require a few more steps than others.Â
Here’s the idea: we provide you with expert trail guides, accommodation and porters (where necessary); you bring your legs and a sense of adventure. From the frosted peak of Kilimanjaro and Patagonia’s windswept trails to a more sedate stroll through the rice fields of Vietnam, there’s a calf-stretching trip to suit every level of fitness and expertise. All you have to do is put one foot in front of the other.
Our walking and trekking trips
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Conquer Mt Kilimanjaro on the picturesque Marangu Route, hiking with porters on an...
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Travel to Chiang Mai and trek through northern Thailand to discover hilltribe culture,...
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Trek through Chile and Argentina on this 15-day tour and take in Laguna de Los Tres,...
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Embark on the trek of a lifetime to Everest Base Camp on this 15-day tour. Fly into...
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Embark on a 15-day Annapurna trekking experience in Nepal. Cross the Himalayas,...
Tailor-Made trips
Take two or more on an exclusive trip and tailor your itinerary
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Journey out from Kathmandu to the rugged Himalaya. Follow the footsteps of Hillary up...
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Travel to Peru and retrace the steps of the Inca, Peru's fascinating ancient...
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970
Travel to Peru to discover the Inca, Peru's ancient civilisation. Trek or train to...
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This Sabah Adventure tour through the Borneo wilderness will truly capture your...
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Experience trekking in the Himalayas with an experienced guide and explore the...
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Explore the wonders of Tanzania and Kenya including a trek to the summit of Mt...
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Explore the wonders of Tanzania and Kenya including a trek to the summit of Mt...
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Trekking in Chiang Mai, explore Thailand's lush jungle areas, go rafting on the Mae...
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Discover Marrakech and trek Mt Toubkal with Lonely Planet and Intrepid on this seven...
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Trek through Vietnam's mountainous region in the north-west to experience hiltribe...
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Tackle one of Australia’s greatest treks, among some of its most incredible scenery, on...
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From Alice Springs, tackle four sections of the Larapinta Trail, taking in Ormiston...
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Trek through the diverse landscapes of Sri Lanka on this active adventure. Hike through...
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Be challenged and be fulfilled on this coastal Camino, starting in Porto and walking...
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Discover the small villages of the Peak District with this three-day Intrepid Walking...
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1955
See more of New Zealand’s South Island on this eight-day hiking, cycling and paddling...
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1995
Hike and cycle some of New Zealand’s best forests and alps on a seven-day Intrepid tour...
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Take a 5-day walking tour of the Mornington Peninsula with Intrepid, including Point...
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Take a 5-day walking tour through Victoria’s South West with Intrepid, including Mount...
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Spend seven days exploring the Roman remains, ruins and castles along Hadrian’s Wall in...
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Spend five days in the Scottish Highlands and the Cairngorms with Intrepid. From...
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Take a 4-day walking trip in the Great Ocean Road region of Victoria, with stops at...
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Trek the quiet Rongai Route to summit Mt Kilimanjaro on an eight-day Lonely Planet...
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Travel to Tanzania on a nine-day Lonely Planet Experience of Kilimanjaro along the...
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Hike the Transcaucasian trail through Armenia on this trekking adventure through the...
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Ramble round Nepal with Intrepid. Kick off in Kathmandu, hang out in Pokhara, trek in...
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Embark on the trek of a lifetime to Everest Base Camp on this 15-day tour. Fly into...
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Spend four days discovering the best of Tasmania’s East Coast coastal walks with...
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From Hobart, Spend six days on an active adventure following the scenic tracks and...
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Travel to Argentina and trek the legendary landscapes of Patagonia, from Laguna de los...
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Explore the wonders of Tanzania and Kenya including a trek to the summit of Mt...
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Get out of town and explore the stunning Bay of Fires region up close on this five-day...
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Head on an Irish hike with Intrepid. Spend six days following the Wicklow Way from...
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Challenge mind, body and soul on this 11-day trekking adventure through Papua New...
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Take a 5-day walking trip through the Scottish Highlands in summer and enjoy all the...
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Visit South America and travel to Patagonia to experience the 'W' Trek in Torres del...
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Take to BC’s Sunshine Coast on a five-day winter adventure with Intrepid. Hike to...
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Travel to Jordan and tour Amman, Madaba and the inspiring landscape of Wadi Rum. Trek...
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Take five days to explore the wonders of UK’s Jurassic Coast with Intrepid. Walk to...
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Take on sections of the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path in Wales with Intrepid. From Tenby,...
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Visit the Sacred Land of the Inca and delight in Peru's culture with 15 days through...
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Travel to Nepal and hike the Annapurnas. Travel from Pokhara to Tanting, trekking to...
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Trek through the mountainous countryside of Sulawesi and stay in remote villages, visit...
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Soak up the laidback West Coast of Australia's on a 10-day adventure from Broome to...
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Go trekking in Nepal on an adventure that takes you around the Annapurna Circuit. From...
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Travel to Nepal and visit Kathmandu for a spectacular Himalayan experience. Trek from...
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Explore the clifftop scenery and sandy beaches of Cornwall on this four-day Intrepid...
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Take the ultimate trek. Walk in the Himalayas surrounded by some of the most incredible...
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Hit the track-less-travelled on this 15-day Expedition. Trek the sacred Tamang Heritage...
| Trip Name | Days | Start city | Destination | Style | From EUR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilimanjaro: Marangu Route | 8 |
Marangu |
Tanzania |
Basix |
|
|
| Thailand Hilltribe Trek | 5 |
Chiang Mai |
Thailand |
Basix |
|
|
| Patagonia Wilderness | 15 |
Buenos Aires |
Argentina |
Original |
|
|
| Everest Base Camp Trek | 15 |
Kathmandu |
Nepal |
Original |
|
|
| Annapurna Base Camp Trek | 15 |
Kathmandu |
Nepal |
Original |
|
|
| Everest Base Camp & Annapurna Circuit Trek | 30 |
Kathmandu |
Nepal |
Original |
|
|
| Inca Trail Express from Lima | 8 |
Lima |
Peru |
Original |
|
|
| Inca Trail Express | 7 |
Cusco |
Peru |
Original |
|
|
| Sabah Adventure | 12 |
Kota Kinabalu |
Malaysia |
Original |
|
|
| Nepal Family Holiday with Teenagers | 11 |
Kathmandu |
Nepal |
Original |
|
|
| Serengeti & Kilimanjaro | 15 |
Nairobi |
Tanzania |
Basix |
|
|
| Kilimanjaro & Serengeti Adventure | 15 |
Marangu |
Tanzania |
Basix |
|
|
| Chiang Mai Adventure | 4 |
Chiang Mai |
Thailand |
Original |
|
|
| Mount Toubkal Trek | 7 |
Marrakech |
Morocco |
Basix |
|
|
| Sapa Adventure | 5 |
Hanoi |
Vietnam |
Original |
|
|
| Trek the Cradle Mountain Overland Track | 6 |
Launceston |
Australia |
Basix |
|
|
| Trek the Larapinta Trail | 5 |
Alice Springs |
Australia |
Basix |
|
|
| Sri Lanka Expedition: Village & Tea Treks | 14 |
Negombo |
Sri Lanka |
Basix |
|
|
| Portuguese Camino | 10 |
Porto |
Portugal |
Original |
|
|
| Walk the Peak District | 3 |
Castleton |
United Kingdom |
Original |
|
|
| Hike Abel Tasman & West Coast Rainforests | 8 |
Nelson |
New Zealand |
Basix |
|
|
| Hike Aoraki (Mt Cook) and the Southern Alps | 7 |
Christchurch |
New Zealand |
Original |
|
|
| Walk the Mornington Peninsula | 5 |
Melbourne |
Australia |
Original |
|
|
| Victoria’s Great South West Walk | 5 |
Melbourne |
Australia |
Original |
|
|
| Walk Hadrian’s Wall Highlights | 7 |
Carlisle |
United Kingdom |
Original |
|
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| Walk the Cairngorms in Winter | 5 |
Aviemore |
United Kingdom |
Comfort |
|
|
| Walk the Great Ocean Road | 4 |
Melbourne |
Australia |
Original |
|
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| Kilimanjaro: Rongai Route | 8 |
Marangu |
Tanzania |
Basix |
|
|
| Kilimanjaro: Machame Route | 9 |
Moshi |
Tanzania |
Basix |
|
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| Trek Armenia: The Transcaucasian Trail | 10 |
Yerevan |
Armenia |
Basix |
|
|
|
One Week in Nepal
Ages 18 to 29
|
8 |
Kathmandu |
Nepal |
Basix |
|
|
|
Epic Everest Base Camp Trek
Ages 18 to 29
|
15 |
Kathmandu |
Nepal |
Basix |
|
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| Walk the East Coast of Tasmania | 4 |
Hobart |
Australia |
Original |
|
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| Walk Bruny Island & the Tasmanian South Coast | 6 |
Hobart |
Australia |
Original |
|
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| Highlights of Patagonia | 8 |
Buenos Aires |
Argentina |
Original |
|
|
| Safari to Kilimanjaro - Machame Route | 17 |
Nairobi |
Tanzania |
Basix |
|
|
| Walk the Bay of Fires | 5 |
Launceston |
Australia |
Original |
|
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| Walk the Wicklow Way | 6 |
Dublin |
Ireland |
Original |
|
|
| The Kokoda Track | 10 |
Port Moresby |
Papua New Guinea |
Original |
|
|
| Walk the Cairngorms in Summer | 5 |
Aviemore |
United Kingdom |
Comfort |
|
|
| Trek Patagonia | 10 |
Santiago |
Chile |
Original |
|
|
| Sunshine Coast Walking Winter Adventure | 5 |
Vancouver |
Canada |
Comfort |
|
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| Trek Jordan | 8 |
Amman |
Jordan |
Original |
|
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| Walk the Jurassic Coast | 5 |
Weymouth |
United Kingdom |
Original |
|
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| Hike the Pembrokeshire Coast | 6 |
Tenby |
United Kingdom |
Original |
|
|
| Sacred Land of the Incas | 15 |
Lima |
Peru |
Original |
|
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| Annapurna Homestay Trek | 5 |
Pokhara |
Nepal |
Basix |
|
|
| Sulawesi Expedition: Tana Toraja Trek | 11 |
Makassar |
Indonesia |
Original |
|
|
| Broome to Perth Overland | 10 |
Broome |
Australia |
Basix |
|
|
| Annapurna Circuit Trek | 15 |
Kathmandu |
Nepal |
Original |
|
|
| Kathmandu Valley Trek | 4 |
Kathmandu |
Nepal |
Basix |
|
|
| Walk the Cornish Coast | 4 |
Newquay |
United Kingdom |
Original |
|
|
| Everest Base Camp & Gokyo Lakes Trek | 19 |
Kathmandu |
Nepal |
Original |
|
|
| Tamang Heritage & Langtang Valley Trek | 15 |
Kathmandu |
Nepal |
Original |
|
Walking vs trekking
Walking
If conquering mountain peaks and fighting the elements sounds a tad extreme for what is, essentially, a holiday – never fear. We’ve got a range of walking trips designed to stretch the legs without making them feel like they’re about to fall off. Hike the grasslands of northern Thailand, wander through rice paddies in Mai Chau or amble along Turkey’s famous Lycian Way. It’s a simple recipe: fresh air, the wild outdoors and not a basecamp in sight.
Trekking
When does a walk become a trek? Probably somewhere between your first yak sighting and that moment when you realise all this mist is made of clouds. Our trekking trips cover some of the most famous routes on the planet – Kilimanjaro, Annapurna, Basecamp, the Inca Trail – but that doesn’t put them out of reach for the eager novice. All you need is a sturdy pair of boots, a bit of pre-trip training and the best guides in the business. That’s where we come in.
Popular walks and treks
Essential info
On all of our hikes, your accommodation is pre-booked and your luggage is transferred from one point to the next. All you have to carry is a daypack that contains water, any snacks or gadgets you may want and a few layers to keep you dry and warm. This means you get to enjoy the best of hiking without any of the hassles.
We offer an extensive range of both small group and self-guided walking itineraries all over the world that cover everything from one-day hikes through to itineraries spanning 37 days. Armed with route notes and maps, self-guided walks allow you to explore at your own pace and are perfect for those wanting more independence. Or, if you want to concentrate more on the scenery, join a small group and explore with new friends. All your accommodation will be pre-booked, and your main luggage will be transferred between properties – so all you have to do is strap on your daypack and enjoy the walk!
We have walks ranging from relatively easy to rather challenging. But no matter what degree of difficulty or distance you choose to walk, we recommend that you have a reasonable level of fitness to ensure that you get the most out of your walk or hike. Try to commit to some type of physical training program around six weeks before you depart. Here are some suggestions: Long walks: go on some long walks of 3-6 hours duration before you leave, wearing the boots you’re taking and carrying a small backpack to get comfortable with carrying your gear for long stretches. Aerobic exercise: running, distance cycling and the various aerobic classes offered at gyms (like pump, spin, zumba and circuit classes) all help to give you fitness and stamina. Strength training: doing body weight training like pushups, squats, dips, lunges, etc. helps to build up your muscle strength, which is needed for the steady climb up a mountain if you’re embarking on this type of hike (bootcamp sessions are perfect for this type of training).
You’ll need a comfortable daypack to walk with during the day and another piece of luggage (preferably not too large) for the rest of your gear to be transported or carried by porters or Sherpa (this depends on the walking trip you choose). Sturdy, good quality and well-fitted hiking shoes will make the difference between a great trip and terrible time – make sure you break them in before you go to minimise blisters. For some tips and ideas about what to take, check out Intrepid’s Ultimate Packing List – you won’t need half of what’s mentioned but things like wet-weather gear, a hat, layers of clothing, head torch, bandaids for blisters, water bottle and sunscreen are essential.
On some of our hikes you will encounter high altitudes. When climbing above 2,800 metres (9,200 feet), it is common for travellers to experience some adverse health effects due to the altitude, regardless of your age, gender and fitness. It even happened to Sir Edmund Hillary!
There’s no real way to tell how your body will react to the rigours of altitude trekking, so it is important that you monitor your condition and discuss any prevailing symptoms with your guide. If you have any pre-existing conditions that could be exacerbated by high altitudes, be sure to get them checked out by a doctor before you leave.
But above all, try not to worry, most of our travellers shake off the effects of altitude pretty quickly and enjoy a safe and rewarding trek.
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