108 Strenuous hiking vacations found
Everest Base Camp luxury trek in Nepal
Luxury lodge trek up to see the highest mountain on Earth
From US $3,219 19 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout September - May
Walking vacations in Cairngorms
Guided Walking breaks in the Cairngorms National Park
From £485 to £1,037 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 25 Jun, 28 Jun, 23 Aug
Trek to Everest Base Camp, Nepal
Trek up to see the highest mountain on Earth
From US $1,939 19 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout September to May
Mont Blanc Circuit trek, with hotel accommodation
Classic Tour, using small inns and guesthouses
From US $4,105 to US $4,225 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug
2020: 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug
2020: 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug
Late availability on these dates: 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 06 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 03 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Mont Blanc Circuit classic hiking tour, 8 days
Hearty local cuisine from 3 countries & phenomenal views
From US $2,135 to US $2,295 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 29 Jun, 31 Aug, 14 Sep
2020: 27 Jun, 11 Jul, 8 Aug, 29 Aug
2020: 27 Jun, 11 Jul, 8 Aug, 29 Aug
Late availability on these dates: 29 Jun, 31 Aug
Kumano Kodo trail self guided trekking vacation, Japan
Self guided trekking on the Kumano Kodo Trail
From US $975 to US $2,270 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Guided walking vacations in the French Alps
Guided walking from a historic chalet base
From £715 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 6 Jul
Mount Kailash trekking vacation in Tibet
Trek Mount Kailish in Tibet
From £1,795 to £1,895 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Winter walking & snowshoeing, France
Top winter walking/snow shoeing in the Mercantour, France
From 830 to 945 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 20 Dec, 29 Dec
2020: 25 Jan, 8 Feb
2020: 25 Jan, 8 Feb
Mont Blanc walking holiday
A stunning walk through the Alps around Mont Blanc
From US $1,079 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 02 Jun, 09 Jun, 16 Jun, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 04 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 01 Sep
Inca trail trekking vacation
Andean adventure small group holiday
From US $1,560 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 17 Apr, 1 May, 22 May, 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 31 Jul, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct
South West Coastal Path walking vacation, England
The South West Coast Path and Isles of Scilly
From £459 to £899 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Pyrenees guided walking vacation
Walking& trekking holidays with qualified Mountain Leaders
From £790 to £810 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 6 Jul, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 13 Oct
Everest base camp trek
Trek amid stunning views of the Himalayas
From US $1,375 to US $1,475 18 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Trek to Everest base camp
Trek to the base of the world's highest mountain
From US $2,990 17 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 2 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec, 25 Dec
2020: 5 Jan, 8 Jan, 19 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 9 May, 17 May, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 30 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 17 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec, 23 Dec
2020: 5 Jan, 8 Jan, 19 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 9 May, 17 May, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 30 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 17 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec, 23 Dec
Annapurna Circuit & Tilicho Lake trekking vacation
Trek in the beautiful Annapurna massif region
From US $1,195 to US $1,295 18 days ex flights
Tailor made
Alternative Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu
Remote trekking to Machu Picchu
From US $2,599 to US $2,675 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 10 Jul, 24 Jul, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 11 Sep, 25 Sep
2020: 25 Mar, 8 Apr, 22 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 9 Sep, 23 Sep
2020: 25 Mar, 8 Apr, 22 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 9 Sep, 23 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 10 Jul, 24 Jul, 14 Aug, 21 Aug
Walking holiday in France, Mercantour Reflections
Magic walking - Mercantour National Park - South of France
From 810 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 22 Jun, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct
Inca trail & Amazon Rainforest vacation
Inca Trail, Machu Picchu & rainforest
From US $3,565 to US $4,185 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 31 May, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov
2020: 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct
2020: 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 31 May, 05 Jul, 19 Jul, 09 Aug, 23 Aug
Trekking and mountain biking in Peru
Stunning Mountain biking, trekking and rainforest, Peru
From US $4,390 21 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Tailormade departures available throughout the year
Manaslu Circuit hiking vacation, Nepal
A spectacular and fairly isolated circular trek in Nepal
From US $2,475 to US $2,865 18 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 2 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct
2020: 11 Mar, 1 Apr, 30 Sep, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 18 Nov
2020: 11 Mar, 1 Apr, 30 Sep, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 18 Nov
New Zealand hiking vacation
Explore New Zealand's incredible landscapes
From US $7,905 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 7 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 25 Jan, 15 Feb, 7 Mar
2020: 4 Jan, 25 Jan, 15 Feb, 7 Mar
Mountain peaks hiking vacation in Norway
Walking tour through peaks in Valdres & Jotunheimen, Norway
From NKr7,200 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul
Patagonia trekking vacation
Trek the third largest single expanse of ice on earth
From US $2,320 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departs weekly from November to March.
Patagonia trekking vacation, Patagonia Eco-camp
Camp & trek Los Glaciares & T. del Paine Parks, Patagonia
From US $4,469 to US $5,656 17 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs every Friday with min 2 people (based on Paine W trek in Chile). Departs every Sunday between October and April with min 2 people (based on Paine Circuit in Chile)
Everest trekking vacation, Everest Circuit
3 week trek of Gokyo Lake & Everest Base Camp
From US $3,380 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov, 4 Dec, 12 Dec, 25 Dec
2020: 5 Jan, 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 17 Feb, 26 Feb, 18 Mar, 23 Mar, 1 Apr, 22 Apr, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 2 Dec, 10 Dec, 23 Dec
2020: 5 Jan, 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 17 Feb, 26 Feb, 18 Mar, 23 Mar, 1 Apr, 22 Apr, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 2 Dec, 10 Dec, 23 Dec
Inca Discovery
Retrace the steps of the Inca
From US $1,120 to US $1,499 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs once a day throughout the year
Everest Base Camp trek, Nepal
For anyone who has dreamed of seeing Mt Everest
From US $1,635 to US $1,870 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 21 Aug, 24 Aug, 28 Aug, 31 Aug, 4 Sep, 7 Sep, 11 Sep, 13 Sep, 14 Sep, 18 Sep, 21 Sep, 25 Sep, 27 Sep, 28 Sep, 7 Oct, 9 Oct, 11 Oct, 12 Oct, 18 Oct, 19 Oct, 23 Oct, 25 Oct, 26 Oct, 27 Oct, 30 Oct, 2 Nov, 6 Nov, 9 Nov, 13 Nov, 16 Nov, 20 Nov, 22 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 4 Dec, 7 Dec, 11 Dec, 14 Dec, 18 Dec, 20 Dec, 21 Dec, 25 Dec, 28 Dec
2020: 1 Jan, 8 Jan, 25 Jan, 29 Jan, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 26 Feb, 28 Feb, 29 Feb ...
2020: 1 Jan, 8 Jan, 25 Jan, 29 Jan, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 26 Feb, 28 Feb, 29 Feb ...
Late availability on these dates: 21 Aug, 24 Aug, 28 Aug, 31 Aug
Leon to Santiago de Compostela hiking vacation, Spain
15 days on the most popular Camino from Leσn to Santiago.
From 875 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Sarria to Santiago de Compostela walking tour, Spain
9 days on the popular pilgrimage route - Sarria to Santiago
From 675 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
From
US $1,635
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The beautiful Himalayan scenery and the friendliness of fellow trekkers and guides.
Tips?
Make sure you have thick clothes for the day at Base Camp, appropriate medicine for Acute Mountain Sickness, and bring lots of energy snacks.
Local benefits?
Yes, the trek made a point of minimal environmental impact and had a good reputation as a fair employer for guides and porters.
Overall rating?
Absolutely fantastic! (more)Alexander Taylor
From
US $2,300
excluding flights
Bucket list vacation, bucket list memories. Multiple events throughout the entire vacation were memorable such as the snorkelling with Sea Iguanas or into a cave where white tipped sharks were sleeping. (more)Pippa Finlayson
The most memorable part of the trip was staying with local families, going to the local farm in peru!
(more)Alvin Narsey
From
875
excluding flights
Standing in front of the cathedral in Santiago was memorable. The trip was a once in a lifetime experience. (more)roger forrest
There were many memorable moments. Crossing the Pyrenees on the first day, from St.John pied de port to Roncevalle. Also battling through a bit of a snow storm when going over the mountains from Rabanal del Camino to Molinaseca and passing the famous iron cross en-route... (more)Philip Francis
There were many highlights. The beautiful countryside, lovely little villages, friendly people, and many of the hotels were beyond all expectations. (more)Wendy Williams
From
US $975
excluding flights
Specific moments on the trail were memorable, especially at the approach to Hongu, our ryokan and experience at Chikatsuyu.
(more)Joanne Bauer
The most memorable part was hiking the Kumano Kodo, staying in inns along the way; 2 days at Koyasan... Great. (more)Todd Grant
It was a fantastic experience. The Kumano Kodo is a hidden treasure. My wife and I were alone on the trail almost the entire time. We rarely came across other travelers but when we did we had great conversations (more)shaun orr
From
US $1,079
excluding flights
We had some stunning views, every day! Although the days were very different, they did not disappoint. (more)Teuntje Tijssen
A great experience, really glad I was there for the wild flowers. Well organised and a brilliant guide. Good rapport among the group despite language differences. (more)Susan Sandalls
Excellent - this is our third family vacation through Responsible Travel and each
one has been fantastic. (more)Leslie Keeney
From
560
excluding flights
5* (more)Janne Thomsen
I did the hike together with my daughter who is ten years and I think from this travel she could more benefit for her life than from any other materialised
consumerism such as buying stuff
(more)Sarah Dorkenwald
It was fantastic. We loved it (even when it rained). (more)Lucy Chadwick
From
US $3,065
excluding flights
Walking the trail was very hard in places, but so well organised that it was a great sense of achievement to complete each day and the trail itself. When we got to the Sun Gate above Machu Picchu we arrived in a lot of low cloud which took the edge off it, however we walked on a bit further and got a great high level view of the lost city so we were more than happy with this.
(more)Dave Jackson
It was the most challenging vacation I have ever been on. I came back home with
many wonderful memories. Our guide, Carlos Luchuga, contributed a great deal in the success of my vacations. (more)Teresa Trippenbach
Great...Hiking the Inca Trail to see Macchu Picchu at the end and the Nazca Lines were the most memorable parts. (more)Jack Bond
From
675
excluding flights
From
£715
excluding flights
Probably the best walking vacation I've ever had - spectacular scenery; the perfect combination of hard physical exercise and pampering that you know you've
earned. (more)Alison Sadler
If you are unsure whether this vacation is for you - just do it. The guided walks were a particular highlight.
(more)Lesley Hadfield
I do want to say that our stay in the chalet was absolutely 5 *****. We were cared for beautifully in a warm and friendly ambiance with delicious, generous and creative meals, including wine. There was plenty on offer at the chalet....tv, games, hot tub. Our guide, Bruno, was fantastic. (more)Denise Hellier
From
£270
excluding flights
The beautiful island of Cayo Levisa. And the salsa classes and dancing in the Casas de la Trova. (more)Judith Lamb
Getting to know the Cuban people and staying in their homes was an invaluable experience. By far my favourite moment was the tobacco wanting tour! We enjoyed it so much we returned 2 days later and had a great time visiting the owners of the different farms. (more)Chantal Moore
The nature in Topes de Collantes National Park and Turquino National Park was the most memorable. Overall we've had a great vacation and enjoying a short period of time in the great (current) environment of Cuba is leaving us a beautifull memory for life. (more)Annemarie Van Vliet
From
830
excluding flights
We had fabulous weather to enjoy the scenery... It was a lovely relaxing vacation. The food was plentiful and good... (more)Catherine Mclaren
Wonderful scenery, great food, best company (more)Michaela Brinkhaus
Having a great variety of walking experiences was wonderful - from full-on snowshoeing to walking over ice and snow with cleats/microspikes on our boots to gazing across from the mountain tops at the Med (more)Angie Polkey
From
£1,795
excluding flights
Highly recommended. The company was very efficient in their organisation and everything went seamlessly.
(more)David Conway
Our vacation organisers took great care of us. Throughout they took great care of us - we felt that we were getting great personal service from a company that were treating us like friends. (more)Neil Small
Trust this agent who quietly and with much courtesy arranged this link up.
(more)David Elsey
From
US $2,990
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Getting to Everest Base Camp and traveling with such a wonderful group of people.
Tips?
Be prepared for cold weather at night and don't underestimate the effects of high altitude.
Local benefits?
Definitely.
Overall rating?
What an amazing experience. We had the best Nepalese guide (Tikendra) and support team. I travelled with an amazing group of people, we supported each other through the hard times and encouraged each other when the going got tough! (more)Marie Cook
From
US $1,560
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Tips?
Local benefits?
Overall rating?
(more)christian sweeney
From
810
excluding flights
Wonderful walking in the Vesubie valley and Mercantour National Park in stunning mountains with superb views and dazzling lakes. Beautiful wildflowers and countless butterflies, lots of other wildlife to spot. (more)Ian Sheriff
Liz and Mel made us extremely welcome and were excellent hosts. We were given delicious meals and snacks every day and Liz went out of her way to cater for dietary needs, which was a real bonus on a vacation like this. (more)Janet Nelson
Seeing fantastic landscapes & wildlife was memorable. Really great. (more)Ingrid Beveridge
From
US $1,375
excluding flights
All of it was fantastic! Couldn't rate it more highly, it was fabulous and an experience of a lifetime! (more)Amy Brewer
The most memorable part was reaching Everest Base Camp and conquering Thorung La Pass on the Annapurna Circuit!!! In reality however there were many more!! (more)Edmund Raczkowski
It was fantastic! I had a beautiful and relaxing time (even though it was a physical challenge. My guide was knowledgeable and fun and I met some great people along the way!
(more)Veronica Baker
From
US $3,565
excluding flights
It is really hard to single out any one thing. There were a number of magical moments along the way - rounding a corner on Day 1 of the Moonstone Trek to see an eagle sitting perched, less than 100 feet away from us... (more)Paul Brown
Extremely enjoyable. There was a lot of travel involved and a fully packed itinery but well worth it as we seen so much and so many great experiences. (more)Keith Charters
The overall experience was very good. ...The Inka Trail and the first glimpse of Machu Picchu from the Sun Gate. (more)Chris Chaddock
From
£790
excluding flights
Thoroughly enjoyable...the absolutely awesome views of mountains covered with patchy snow, lakes of glacial water so still the reflection of the landscape clearly visible; thundering waterfalls cascading down the cliff sides... (more)Carol Ferris
Great walks, good company and food. Was well looked after - important as a solo traveler (more)Rosemary Ruddell
The scenery was very varied and magnificent, at night there was a blanket of stars and the food was very good. Rob led the trek and is a qualified and experienced mountain guide with an extensive knowledge of geology and natural history (the same applies to Emma) which he shared with us. (more)Jenny Lunn
From
£2,215
excluding flights
Inca trail and Machu Picchu was the most memorable part of the vacation (more)Mandy Risso
The Andean explorer train ride from Cusco to Lake Titicaca was an excellent way to see many aspects of Peru from the city suburbs through the slums then farming communities, through the middle of market towns and past the spectacular backdrop of the Andes. (more)Jane Lines
The most lasting memory will probably be our stay on Amantani Island on Lake TitiKaka. We stayed with a family without water and electricity and it was both enjoyable as well as being an eye opener.
(more)Chris Simmons
From
£1,010
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The walking, the food, and Rebecca and Andy's hospitality.
Local benefits?
Andy and Rebecca have tried really hard to create a B&B which offers a very comfortable experience but yet limits the environmental impact. Everything that can be recycled or reused is, but yet at the same time this doesnt effect the quality of the service offered and I feel this certainly adds to the whole experience and ambience of the lodge.
Overall rating?
An excellent vacation,... (more)Ruth Seward
From
US $1,997
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Getting to climb down to the Yangtze River in the Middle Gorge and experience the power of the river. Also a getting boat ride in a stunning part of the river -
when the road was closed. Walking around the Old Town in Leijang
Tips?
Be flexible! Plenty of road closures due to slips - ended up on boats and horses. If you are open to changes you will have great experiences. If you like salt
with food carry you own.
Local benefits?
Probably benefited local... (more)Wendy Barton
From
£459
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The scenery
Tips?
Be prepared for all types of weather
Local benefits?
Yes
Overall rating?
Great I would book with them again (more)Karla Bascaran
From
US $1,195
excluding flights
It was incredible, amazing, breathtaking. Simply spectacular. Totally worth it, Nepal is a paradise, and its people are a big part of the good feeling you get there. (more)Laura Murillo
My guide Krishna and porter Ali were helpful throughout with Ali never saying a negative word about my kit bag he was carrying and Krishna being especially on the early morning ascent to Thorong La Pass. He sensibly walked 40/50 paces then stopped for 30 seconds and then on again etc. At that altitude the pace was just right and we made it to the top in wonderful snowy conditions with clear blue skies at 8.30 am a great memory to have. (more)Len Davison
Nepal is a stunning country but it is being undermined by pollution and corruption. There seems to be an attitude that its ok to overcharge tourists because they are seen as rich by comparison. (more)Jane Crashley
From
US $2,489
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Hiking the Iceline trail in Yoho National Park. Seeing grizzly and black bears by the roadside.
Tips?
The pace of this vacation is a bit frenetic and there was very little 'down time'. Days started early and every minute was taken up with hiking, cooking for the group (of 16 in our case) and washing up, putting up or taking down tents and
traveling between destinations, but, despite the hard work, it was one of the best vacations I've ever had. Truly fabulous group... (more)Christabel Owens
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