Walking, hiking or trekking…what better way to get outdoors and experience the natural beauty of the places you visit?
Around the globe there are amazing trails to follow which will take you to beautiful and historic spots. Here are our favorites.
Great Britain – The British have used rambling as a way to keep fit for centuries and no wonder with so much of the land free to roam and perfect for walking. There’s a wide range of walks to choose from including coastal, forest and hilly terrain, themed walks and family walks. Areas providing exceptional scenic and historic interest along the way are the Cornish Coast, the Cotswolds, the Lake District, Welsh countryside, Scottish Highlands, Border Abbeys and the path along Hadrian’s Wall in the north of England.
New Zealand – This outdoor paradise has 461 tracks for you to enjoy and no natural predators to disturb you. Internationally renowned are the Milford Track, a four-day alpine trail in Fjordland National Park and Routeburn Track, two to three days between Fiordland and Lake Wakatipu on the South Island. There are plenty of others to explore along the coast, through Kauri forests and volcanic areas. Marlborough Sound is particularly picturesque along The Queen Charlotte Track. Along the way you’ll find accommodation ranging from hiking huts to luxury hotels with gourmet cuisine. Join a guided hike or venture off on your own. New Zealand certainly offers incredible variety for your outdoor adventure.
Tibet and Nepal – World class trekking takes place in these Himalayan countries where you’ll trek through rhododendron forests, Sherpa villages and glacial moraines. You can even reach a base camp on the world’s two highest mountains, Everest and K2. From easy hikes to peak climbs, you’ll see some of the most remote mountain scenery in the world.
Peru – One of the most popular treks anywhere is the Incan Trail from Cusco to the ruins of Machu Picchu, high in the Andes. This four-day trek is steep and spectacular. Porters help carry goods and experienced guides lead the way as you follow in the footsteps of the Incas. Truly one of the most memorable trekking experiences you can have.
Alaska – Hiking is an excellent way to discover the natural beauty of the Great Land and there’s a wide variety of trails to explore. Tundra walks with views of Mt. McKinley, glacier hikes, forest and mountain trails, walks along a lake, a stream or the Inside Passage bring you close to Alaska’s pristine and remarkable nature.
Africa – While trekking Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, and maybe even reaching the summit of Africa’s highest peak, is high on every trekker’s list, Africa offers many other fascinating opportunities: Gorilla treks in Rwanda, hikes on and around Mt. Kenya, rainforest walks at Victoria Falls and wilderness trails in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, Drakensburg region or Cape Point are just a few of the many enticing adventures available.
