Each journey may begin with a single step, but some require a few more steps than others. These are our walking and trekking trips. 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.
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
All our walking and trekking trips
12 Days From €955
An adrenaline charged tour of Turkey. Visit the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, tour Anzac...
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Trek through South America's Patagonia region on an overland trip to Chile and...
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Jump aboard an active tour of Northern Thailand. Visit Bangkok, explore Chiang Mai,...
15 Days From €1,315
Go trekking in Nepal on an adventure that takes you to Mt Everest Base Camp. Explore...
16 Days From €1,040
Embark on a 16-day Annapurna trekking experience in Nepal. Cross the Himalayas and...
31 Days From €2,425
Journey out from Kathmandu to the rugged Himalaya. Follow the footsteps of Hillary up...
8 Days From €1,132
Travel to Peru and retrace the steps of the Inca, Peru's fascinating ancient...
7 Days From €836
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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Travel to Africa and visit the Serengeti, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar. From Nairobi in...
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This comprehensive New Zealand tour captures the best of both the North and South...
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Travel to the Galapagos Islands from Quito, Ecuador. Tour the Galapagos' highlights...
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Venture into the lush environs of Mai Chau and enjoy two days of cycling through remote...
4 Days From €322
Trekking in Chiang Mai, explore Thailand's lush jungle areas, go rafting on the Mae...
17 Days From €2,106
Visit South America and travel through Peru from Cuzco to Lima. Follow the Inca Trail,...
8 Days From €515
Trek to the summit of Mt Toubkal, North Africa’s highest peak, on this Moroccan...
5 Days From €287
Trek through Vietnam's mountainous region in the north-west to experience hiltribe...
11 Days From €3,190
Hike to Ardoukoba Volcano, see whale sharks, join a nomad camel trek to Lake Assal and...
5 Days From €332
Travel to Nepal and hike the Annapurnas. Travel from Pokhara to Tanting, trekking to...
10 Days From €1,062
Soak up the laidback lifestyle on Australia's West Coast from Perth to Broome. From...
10 Days From €1,250
Soak up the laid-back lifestyle of Australia's West Coast. From isolated beaches and...
8 Days From €1,665
Mountains, forests and beaches – soak up the spectacular scenery of Italy’s Amalfi...
8 Days From €1,995
Pamper the appetite and treat the senses on this exquisite journey through Italy’s Lake...
8 Days From €1,635
Walk into a world that's a play of colourful houses and blue sea as you amble between...
11 Days From €2,612
Experience a journey of epic proportions. Hike one of the most challenging and...
7 Days From €965
Get a fix of tropical Australia in Cairns and the Atherton Tablelands, then hit the...
21 Days From €1,964
Discover Peru in depth on this adventure tour through Peru that ends in La Paz, Boliva....
8 Days From €1,230
Based in Bled, hike Mt Vogel, bike through Triglav National Park and raft the rapids of...
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Pump up the octane on this active Croatia adventure. Enjoy hiking, mountain biking,...
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Travel to Kangaroo Island and enjoy natural stunning sceneries, myriad wildlife...
19 Days From €1,775
Take the ultimate trek. Walk in the Himalayas surrounded by some of the most incredible...
8 Days From €1,175
Travel to Jordan and tour Amman, Madaba and the inspiring landscape of Wadi Rum. Trek...
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Go trekking in Madagascar, an island like no other. Travel from Antananarivo to Ifaty,...
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Travel to South America and visit Peru on a family adventure through Lima,...
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Visit South America and travel to Patagonia to experience the 'W' Trek in Torres del...
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Travel to Ecuador and the wildlife-rich shores of the Galapagos Islands. Then visit...
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Travel to Tanzania and embark on an ascent of mighty Mt Kilimanjaro along the Machame...
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Approach Mt Kilimanjaro from the north for the opportunity to see amazing mountainside...
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Experience the boundlessly welcoming and friendly nature of the ethnic hill tribe...
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From Rishikesh to Sari, Chopta, Chandrashila and Delhi, hike, bike and raft your way...
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| Trip Name | Days | Start city | Destination | Style | From EUR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey - Hike, Bike & Kayak | 12 |
Istanbul |
Turkey |
Original |
€955 |
|
| Kilimanjaro - Marangu Route | 7 |
Marangu |
Tanzania |
Basix |
€1,848 |
|
| Hilltribe Experience | 5 |
Chiang Mai |
Thailand |
Basix |
€337 |
|
| Patagonia Wilderness | 15 |
Buenos Aires |
Argentina |
Original |
€4,055 |
|
| Thailand - Hike, Bike & Kayak | 12 |
Bangkok |
Thailand |
Original |
€1,173 |
|
| Everest Base Camp | 15 |
Kathmandu |
Nepal |
Original |
€1,315 |
|
| Annapurna Sanctuary | 16 |
Kathmandu |
Nepal |
Original |
€1,040 |
|
| Everest & Annapurna | 31 |
Kathmandu |
Nepal |
Original |
€2,425 |
|
| Inca Trail | 8 |
Lima |
Peru |
Original |
€1,132 |
|
| Inca Trail Express | 7 |
Cusco |
Peru |
Original |
€836 |
|
| Borneo : Hike, Bike & Kayak | 9 |
Kota Kinabalu |
Malaysia |
Original |
€1,381 |
|
| Nepal Family Holiday with teenagers | 11 |
Kathmandu |
Nepal |
Original |
€1,270 |
|
| Best of Tanzania | 17 |
Nairobi |
Tanzania |
Basix |
€4,795 |
|
| Serengeti & Kilimanjaro | 14 |
Nairobi |
Tanzania |
Basix |
€3,156 |
|
| Kilimanjaro & Serengeti Adventure | 15 |
Marangu |
Tanzania |
Basix |
€3,765 |
|
| New Zealand Adventure Northbound (ex Christchurch) | 22 |
Christchurch |
New Zealand |
Original |
€5,140 |
|
| Galapagos Island Hopping | 8 |
Isla San Cristobal |
Ecuador |
Original |
€1,632 |
|
| Mai Chau Adventure | 2 |
Hanoi |
Vietnam |
Basix |
€187 |
|
| Active Chiang Mai | 4 |
Chiang Mai |
Thailand |
Original |
€322 |
|
| Cuzco to Lima | 17 |
Cuzco |
Peru |
Basix |
€2,106 |
|
| Mount Toubkal Trek | 8 |
Marrakech |
Morocco |
Basix |
€515 |
|
| Sapa Adventure | 5 |
Hanoi |
Vietnam |
Original |
€287 |
|
| Djibouti Expedition: Footsteps of the Afar | 11 |
Djibouti City |
Djibouti |
Original |
€3,190 |
|
| Walking Annapurna | 5 |
Pokhara |
Nepal |
Basix |
€332 |
|
| Perth to Broome Overland | 10 |
Perth |
Australia |
Basix |
€1,062 |
|
| Broome to Perth Overland | 10 |
Broome |
Australia |
Basix |
€1,250 |
|
| Amalfi Coast: Hike, Boat & Kayak | 8 |
Naples |
Italy |
Original |
€1,665 |
|
| Italian Lakes: Hike, Bike & Kayak | 8 |
Como |
Italy |
Original |
€1,995 |
|
| Cinque Terre: Hike, Bike & Kayak | 8 |
Levanto |
Italy |
Original |
€1,635 |
|
| The Kokoda Track | 11 |
Port Moresby |
Papua New Guinea |
Original |
€2,612 |
|
| Reef to Rock Overland | 7 |
Cairns |
Australia |
Basix |
€965 |
|
| Essential Peru | 21 |
Lima |
Peru |
Basix |
€1,964 |
|
| Slovenia: Hike, Bike & Raft | 8 |
Bled |
Slovenia |
Original |
€1,230 |
|
| Croatia: Hike, Bike & Kayak | 8 |
Zadar |
Croatia |
Original |
€1,230 |
|
| Kangaroo Island Adventure (Original) | 2 |
Adelaide |
Australia |
Original |
€340 |
|
| Everest Base Camp & Gokyo Lakes | 19 |
Kathmandu |
Nepal |
Original |
€1,775 |
|
| Trek Jordan | 8 |
Amman |
Jordan |
Original |
€1,175 |
|
| Madagascar: Hike & Bike | 14 |
Antananarivo |
Madagascar |
Original |
€2,536 |
|
| Inca Trail Family Holiday with teenagers | 14 |
Lima |
Peru |
Original |
€1,916 |
|
| Patagonia Trekking | 10 |
Santiago |
Chile |
Original |
€3,145 |
|
| Galapagos & Inca Trail Adventure | 17 |
Quito |
Ecuador |
Original |
€4,102 |
|
| Kilimanjaro - Machame Route | 9 |
Marangu |
Tanzania |
Basix |
€2,771 |
|
| Kilimanjaro - Rongai Route | 8 |
Marangu |
Tanzania |
Basix |
€2,358 |
|
| Northern Vietnam Adventure | 10 |
Hanoi |
Vietnam |
Original |
€705 |
|
| Annapurna Explorer | 16 |
Kathmandu |
Nepal |
Original |
€1,180 |
|
| Active Galapagos | 10 |
Quito |
Ecuador |
Original |
€2,525 |
|
| India: Hike, Bike & Raft | 12 |
Delhi |
India |
Original |
€1,935 |
|
| Safari to Kilimanjaro - Machame Route | 16 |
Nairobi |
Tanzania |
Basix |
€4,266 |
|
| Cycle Peru with Inca Trail (Machu Picchu & the Sacred Valley) | 11 |
Lima |
Peru |
Original |
€2,080 |
|
| South Africa Expedition: Kruger Walking Safari | 7 |
Johannesburg |
South Africa |
Original |
€2,030 |
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.
Traveller reviews
Our Walking trips score an average of 4.84 out of 5 based on 1512 reviews in the last year.
Everest Base Camp, May 2018
Chris Duggins
The Everest Base Camp Trek is a fantastic once in a lifetime experience. You need to both physically and mentally prepare yourself for the journey but it's definitely worth it! The views are spectacular, guides and porters are great, and you also get to learn a bit about Nepalese culture on the way. The accommodation is basic and the food gets a bit repetitive in the tea houses, but if you hire a decent sleeping bag (and buy a liner) and take some extra snacks with you you'll be fine! Also make sure you have a good buffer at the end of the trip - flight cancellations to/from Lukla are common due to weather (clouds) and you may need to extend your stay by several days.
Review submitted 21 Jun 2018
Inca Trail Express, May 2018
James Wallace
Excellently organised, explained, catered and hosted! Can't recommend enough!
Review submitted 20 Jun 2018
Everest Base Camp, March 2018
Sam Geyer
A great, life changing experience spend with even better people who you are traveling with or meeting along the way.
Review submitted 19 Jun 2018
Inca Trail Express, June 2018
Kathleen Graves
This was my 2nd trip with Intrepid and I look forward to planning my 3rd. I am a solo traveler, 54 years old, yet with Intrepid you are never alone. Our group was very cohesive and supported each other to make sure everyone was successful and made it to the end. That's what I love about travelling with Intrepid. Our guide Joseph was the most positive, and encouraging leader and could not have been better. I valued his help and support. Our co-guide Mel had to be the most compassionate person. She was such a comforting supporter. They had a great team. I went during the dry season and it was wet! I advise to bring a very good rain jacket and poncho even if you book in the dry season. The poncho's you buy on the trail and not sturdy enough for the gusting winds and rain.
Review submitted 19 Jun 2018
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