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Classic treks
We've selected these holidays as must-do once in a lifetime treks, as they are famed for their stunning scenery and exhilarating mountain walking.
Why you should take a classic trek with Mountain Kingdoms:
- Trek with the experts
- Over 32 years first-hand experience
- Well considered trekking routes
- Excellent acclimatisation
- Expert trekking guides
- Good quality accommodation
- Great value, unbeatable service
- High success rates
- Complete financial security
Classic treks
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Everest Base Camp, the Inca Trail and Torres del Paine - take a look at our selection of classic treks in the great mountain ranges of the world.
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Annapurna Sanctuary
16 day Vigorous Walking & Trekking
- Complete the classic trek into the Annapurna Sanctuary, trekking with a Sherpa guide
- Trek to Machhapuchare Base Camp & Annapurna Base Camp, 4,130m/13,550ft
- Enjoy sunrise views from Poon Hill
- Follow the trail through picturesque villages and experience Sherpa culture
- Stay in traditional tea houses on trek and a four-star hotel in Kathmandu
Flight inclusive from £2805, Land only from £1695
Everest Base Camp Trek
19 day Strenuous Walking & Trekking
- Excellent acclimatisation, giving high success rates and greater enjoyment
- Trek to both Everest Base Camp and Kala Pattar
- Highly experienced Sherpa leaders, some of whom are Everest summiteers
- November 2024 departure attends the Mani Rimdu Festival
- Four-star hotel with time to relax in Kathmandu
Flight inclusive from £3165, Land only from £2145
Everest Base Camp & Gokyo Lakes
21 day Strenuous Walking & Trekking
- Trek to both Everest Base Camp and Kala Pattar
- Cross the Cho La and ascend Gokyo Ri
- Excellent acclimatisation and highly experienced Sherpa leaders
- Four-star hotel and time to relax and take in the sights of Kathmandu
Flight inclusive from £3575, Land only from £2495
Markha Valley Trek
14 day Vigorous Walking & Trekking
- A classic summer trek in the dramatic Indian Himalaya
- A week long trek crossing a pass of 5,216m/17,113ft
- Plenty of pre-trek acclimatisation time in and around Leh
- Time at a traditional Ladakhi festival
Flight inclusive from £2990, Land only from £1995
Torres del Paine Circuit, Chile
15 day Moderate / Vigorous Walking & Trekking
- Our trek completes the entire circuit of the Torres del Paine
- This is a fully supported trek, leaving you just to carry a small day sack
- On trek, you will have high quality tents and equipment
- Good paths and campsites with no altitude issues make for a superb trekking experience
- Before and after the trek you stay at the award winning EcoCamp Patagonia for three nights
- A city tour of the vibrant latin city of Santiago is included
Flight inclusive from £6255, Land only from £5225
Druk Path Trek
14 day Moderate Walking & Trekking
- Trek one of Bhutan’s oldest trails with wonderfully varied scenery and superb mountain views
- Walk to the fabled Tiger’s Nest Monastery and visit Punakha Dzong
- Explore the key cultural sights of Thimphu and the Paro Valley
- Attend a festival (on selected departures)
- Enjoy first-rate camping and well-appointed hotels
Flight inclusive from £4580, Land only from £3290
Kilimanjaro Summit, 5,895m/19,340ft - Lemosho Route
12 day Strenuous Trekking Peak
- Trek Kilimanjaro via the longer and more scenic Lemosho Route providing excellent acclimatisation
- All park fees and meals are included in the trip price.
- Led by highly experienced local guides and we use top quality camping equipment
- First rate equipment on trek and a comfortable, characterful hotel before and after
Flight inclusive from £4075, Land only from £2850
K2 Base Camp Trek
21 day Strenuous Walking & Trekking
- Experience one of the world's greatest treks with excellent acclimatisation
- Enjoy spectacular scenery with views of the great peaks of the Karakorams
- Camp at breathtaking Broad Peak Base Camp giving a much less demanding trek into K2 Base Camp and maximising your time there
- Spend two nights in the magnificent mountain amphitheatre at Concordia
- Take a scenic flight to and from Skardu
Flight inclusive from £3485, Land only from £2585
Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu
11 day Moderate / Vigorous Walking & Trekking
- Enjoy sightseeing and acclimatisation in the Sacred Valley of the Incas
- Visit the Inca ruins at Pisac and Ollantaytambo and the salt pans at Maras
- Learn about ancient Inca agrictulture at Potato Park and Moray, and take lunch with a local community
- Trek the spectacular Inca Trail with first rate camping service on trek
- Enter iconic Machu Picchu at dawn through Inti Punku, the Sun Gate
- Option to climb Huayna Picchu peak or Macchu Picchu Peak
Flight inclusive from £3250, Land only from £1750
Long Trek to Everest Base Camp
24 day Strenuous Walking & Trekking
- Follow in the footsteps of early Everest pioneers on the original trail to Everest Base Camp
- Enjoy fabulous sunrise views from Pikey Peak, said to be the favourite view of Everest of Sir Edmund Hillary.
- Visit both Everest Base Camp and Kala Pattar and trek through beautiful Sherpa villages
- Trek in the company of highly experienced Sherpa leaders, some of whom are Everest summiteers
- Stay in a four star hotel in Kathmandu with a walking tour of the city’s key sights
Flight inclusive from £3895, Land only from £2735
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