Hike North Africa's Tallest Mountain - 4 Days.

Atlas Vertical

You will be picked up at 8 pm from Marrakech Airport, or 7:30 pm in the city center,  and then driven to the mountain village of Imlil. Here you can enjoy your welcome dinner, and take in the panoramic views of the High Atlas mountains. All food, accommodation and transfers are included on this trip.

 Marrakech to Imlil (1,740m)

In the morning you’ll give your main bag to the muleteers, and then hike for 3 hours to the tiny settlement of Sidi Chamharouch. Here your cooks will serve up lunch, and you can also get fresh orange juice from one of the local stools. Afterwards you continue for another 3 hours to Refuge de Toubkal, where you’ll stay for the night.

 Hike to Refuge de Toubkal (3,207m)

You start at around 5am, with a slow and steady pace upwards. After 2-3 hours you’ll aim to reach the summit of Mt Toubkal (4,167m) at sunrise! From here you can look down from the snowy summit, to the green Anti-Atlas mountains, and then finally the vast Sahara desert! After taking some time to enjoy the views, we’ll then head downhill for 6 hours to Imlil.

Crampons (spikes for your boots) are provided if needed, and you'll be given training on how to use them, if you've never done it before.

 Summit Toubkal (4,167m)

After breakfast, you will be taken back to Marrakech airport for 12:00 (midday), or the city center if you prefer.

 Return to Marrakech

Toubkal (4,167m)

Follow in the footsteps of Edmund Hillary and Tenzin Norgay, to Everest Base Camp.

Freedom Adventure

You’ll be picked up whenever you arrive in Kathmandu Airport, and taken to your hotel. From here you can relaxe for a few hours, or explore the city, before your welcome dinner. All accommodation and transport is included on this trip.

Arrive in Kathmandu

Today you’ll have a guided tour of Kathmandu and visit the local monastery, which overlooks the whole city. In the evening you’ll travel to the remote village of Ramechhap where you’ll stay in tented accommodation for the night. This is the only night of camping on the trip - for the rest of the trip you’ll stay in tea houses or hotels.

Kathmandu - Ramechhap (1,218m)

From Ramechhap you’ll take an internal flight to Lukla (included). From here you’ll trek through the incredible Khumbu valley, to the small village of Phakding.

Fly to Lukla, Trek to Phakding (2,610m)

On day 4, you continue along the Khumbu valley to Namche Bazaar - the largest town on the trek. Along the way you'll experience some breath-taking views, overlooking the Dudh Kosi river.

Trek to Namche (3,400m)

The air is very thin here – with just 65% of the oxygen at sea level – so days 5 and 6 are used to acclimatise. You’ll do two short but spectacular acclimatisation hikes, so that you’re refreshed and ready for the trail ahead. The views of Ama Dablam (6,812m) are also spectacular from here, which is often considered the most beautiful mountain in the world.

Acclimatisation in Namche

Today you'll do the second acclimatisation hike around Namche.

Second Acclimatisation Hike

You will trek past the incredible Thyangboche monastery and soak in amazing views of Everest itself, before heading to your accommodation in Debouche.

Trek from Namche to Debouche (3710m)

Today you’ll trek to the tiny settlement of Dingboche, with impressive views of the Himalayan mountains around you.

Trek to Dingboche (4,410m)

Today is an acclimatisation day in Dingboche, with a variety of short treks to choose from with your guide.

Acclimatisation day in Dingboche (4,410m)

Today you’ll follow a steep path along the site of an old glacier, to the remote town of Lobuche.

Trek to Lobuche (4,940m)

You start the day by hiking to Gorak Shep, stopping for a short break before heading off to Everest Base Camp! Here you can spend a few hours taking in the views and mountaineering history, before heading back to Gorak Shep for the night.

Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364m)

Today you will have the opportunity to hike up Kala Patthar (5,550m) – the highest point of the trip – with incredible views of Everest itself. Afterwards you’ll trek back to the town of Pheriche (4240m).

Kala Patthar (5550m)

Today you'll be heading mostly downhill, back to Namche.

Hike to Namche

You’ll continue back down the valley to Lukla airport, stopping overnight at tea houses along the way.

Return to Lukla (2,840m)

You'll fly from Lukla to Ramechhap, and then stay in a hotel in Kathmandu for the night.

 Lukla to Kathmandu

On the final day, you’ll be dropped off at Kathmandu airport ahead of your flight home.

Fly home

Everest Base Camp

Trek through dense rainforest and spectacular mountain terrain - from the old colonial city of Cusco to the breathtaking Inca ruins!

Alpaca Expeditions

Your guides will be waiting for you at the airport in Cusco, to take you to your hotel. Then you have a free afternoon to explore the historic town of Cusco.

 Arrive in Cusco (3399m)

Today you will visit the Sacred Valley, gaining some insight into the Inca history. Setting the scene for the days ahead, the Sacred Valley was one of the main Inca settlements with many remains left behind. In the afternoon you will continue to the ruins of Pisac, learning about Inca culture and explore the local handcraft market along the way. It's a great place to get your souvenirs! Finally, you will visit the Ollantaytambo ruins, built during the Inca’s heydays. Accommodation is in glass-roofed cabins, so that you can star gaze from the luxury of a proper bed.

 Explore the Sacred Valley (2900m)

Start your hike towards the incredible Hamantay Blue Lagoon nearby. In the afternoon you will continue your hike down the Salkantay pass.

From Salkantay Pass, the trail becomes much easier as you head downhill for three hours towards your wild camping spot in Wayracmachay. It is here that you will start to see the beautiful jungle views. Your trek porters will have arrived a little before you and started preparing the camp. In the evening, if the weather allows, your guides will show you the Inca constellations.

 Start the Salkantay Trek (3800m)

A nice warm breakfast will begin your day and then hiking downhill watching the scenery change. Today will be full of waterfalls, rivers and amazing vibrant flowers. 

You will make it to your campsite with enough sunlight to enjoy the hot tubs and pools and spend the night in Hobbit-inspired cabins.

 Wayracmachay - Ccollpapampa Loretta

After a warm breakfast, you will get started on this shorter day through rich tropical rainforest and a couple of remote coffee farms and avocado plantations. Your guides know the local farmers well, who will treat you to a few tasters along the journey.

Continuing on to the Llactapata Inca site, you will see amazing views of the Santa Teresa Valley. At Llactapata, you will get the first glance of Machu Picchu.

 Ccollpapampa Loretta - La Playa

Day six's hike will begin with a 2-hour downhill path overlooking Machu Picchu, bringing you back into civilisation with the Hidroelectrica Station. The most impressive part of this area is the natural 300 meters high waterfall which generates the electricity for the region of Cusco. From Hidroelectrica Station, you will then continue to the famous Intiwatana (sun dial rock). According to history, this Inca stone used to work with the sun-dial rock in Machu Picchu, during the winter solstice, which was the beginning of a new farming season for the Incas. 

The next section of the hike was the trail used by the American professor, Hiram Bingham, when rediscovering Machu Picchu. On his way to Machu Picchu, Hiram Bingham met with local farmer Melochor Artaega, who eventually guided him to Machu Picchu. 

Finally, upon your arrival in Aguas Calientes, you will lunch before heading to your cabin to enjoy a hot shower and a visit to the hot springs of Aguas Calientes.

 Llactapata - Waterfalls at Hidroelectrica - Aguas Calientes (2000m)

Waking up early you will take a 30 minute bus ride up to the gates at Machu Pichu. You will see the sunrise over the ruins, and then have a guided a tour of Mchu Pichu as well as some time to explore the lost city on your own. In the afternoon, you’ll catch a two hour train back to Ollantaytambo, followed by a bus back to Cusco, where we will transfer you to your hotel.

 Machu Picchu

Today your guides will say goodbye and wish you safe travels. Airport drop-offs are included.

 Departure Day

Machu Picchu - Salkantay Trek

This course is for total beginners, who want to try ice climbing in one of Norway's most incredible environments.

Dale Skole - Ice Climbing

Most people are out climbing during the day, so if you arrive early, then feel free to put the kettle on, and make yourself at home - there's even a sauna for those who want to relax a little. You will have a course briefing in the evening at around 8 pm.

 Arrive at Rjukan Old School Hostel

Leave the hostel at 9 am for a full day ice climbing at a local venue. The focus is getting into the swing of it and developing good movement techniques. In the evening you will have an opportunity to enjoy a good meal with the other climbers.

 Ice Climbing at Ozzimosis

Leave the hostel for a full day of ice climbing. For those that want to, you'll be taught some more stuff such as; ice screw placement, building belays, moving forward.

Debrief and finish will be around 3 pm, in time for last flights home from Oslo.

 Ice Climbing at Krokan

Beginners Ice Climbing

Hike through France, Italy and Switzerland on one of the world's greatest long-distance treks.

Happy Tracks GmbH

You will be picked up from your hotel in Chamonix between 8:00am - 8:30am. From here you will take the cable car to the Bellevue top station, where the trek begins. Today's hike takes you past the Bionassay glacier to the Col du Tricot.

 Chamonix to Les Contamines

After a cosy night in the mountain hut, you will begin the day with a steep hike up to the famous Col du Bonhomme. In the afternoon you will hike across the Croix de la Bonhomme, to the small alpine village of Les Chapieux.

 Les Contamines to Les Chapieux

After breakfast, you will leave Les Chapieux and walk along the river on a nice and easy path. You will leave the river side and climb up to the Col de la Seigne, which is the French-Italian border at 2516 meters above sea level and also the highest point of the day. From there you have a 400-meter descent to the Refugio Elisabetta Soldini. For those who are still not tired, you can go on a short walk to a natural glacier cave not far away from the hut.

 Les Chapieux to Cabane du Combal

A more relaxed day today, with great views of ambitious climbers tackling the south face of Mont Blanc itself. In the afternoon you hike down to the Italian mountain village of Courmayeur, with the option to take the cable car down for those who have tired legs.

 Cabane du Combal to Courmayeur

The final day in Italy will take you on a beautiful hike along the Val Ferrat, which separates the Italian and Swiss valleys.

 Courmayeur to Val Ferret

A great hike from the Italian to the Swiss Val Ferret. You will ascend 500 meters to the Grand Col Ferret, the Italian-Swiss border and head down to the small village of La Fouly. For those who want, you can try their fantastic local cheese!

 Val Ferret to La Fouly

A relaxing day today with a trek through nice alpine meadows and Swiss villages. You'll end the day in Champex-Lac, which is a picturesque Swiss village with a beautiful lake that you can swim in.

 La Fouly to Champex-Lac

After a great night in Champex you continue your hike and join the long but easy hike up to Bovine. From there you hike down to Trient by passing the Col de la Forclaz.

 Champex-Lac to Trient

Say goodbye to Switzerland, as you hike through the mountains and across the French border. You start nice and early with a steep hike up to the Col de Balme, which boasts some of the best views of Mont Blanc. For those who want, you can also hike up to the Col des Possettes and the Aiguillette des Possettes peak.

 Trient to Argentiere

The final day of your trek, with opportunities to climb over Lac Blanc on some adventurous ladders (you can also take the normal way which is a nice easy hike). Here you will have some of the best panoramic views of the entire trek. You will end your trek with a hike back down in the valley, or you can take the cable car down if you prefer, returning to Chamonix for 5pm.

 Argentiere to Chamonix

Tour du Mont Blanc - 10 Days

Hike the Highest Mountain in North Africa - in Winter Conditions.

You will be picked up at 8 pm from Marrakech Airport, or 7:30 pm in the city center. You will be driven to the village of Imlil, where you will enjoy your welcome dinner, and take in the spectacular panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains. All food, accommodation and transfers are included on this trip.

In the morning you’ll give your main bag to the muleteers, and with your day bag on your back, you will hike for around 3 hours to the tiny settlement of Sidi Chamharouch - here your cooks will serve up lunch. There is also some freshly squeezed orange juice available in the local stalls, which is not to be missed! Afterwards, you continue for another 3 hours to Refuge de Toubkal, where you’ll stay for the night.

Today you'll head up Ouanourkim Peak (4088m), which offers wonderful views of the High Atlas Mountain Range. There may be an opportunity to summit the mountain, but the focus is on gaining experience with your crampons (spikes for your boots), and your ice axe. In the afternoon, you'll head back down to the mountain refuge for dinner.

 Mount Ouanoukrim Peak (4,088m)

You start at around 4 am, with a slow and steady pace upwards. After 2-3 hours you’ll aim to reach the summit of Mt Toubkal (4,167m) at sunrise! From the snowy summit, you can look down to the green Anti-Atlas Mountains, and the vast Sahara Desert beyond! After taking some time to enjoy the views, you'll head back down to the mountain refuge.

Following a nice breakfast, you'll head back down to Imlil, for lunch with your guides. After lunch, you will be driven back to Marrakech airport for around 5 pm. There is also an option to be dropped off in the city center, if you prefer.

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