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Trekking is not a word that is typically synonymous with luxury. But a serious walking holiday doesn’t have to mean that you compromise on comfort, style or exclusivity, even in more remote locations.

A trekking holiday can be a fantastic way to experience new landscapes and cultures whilst keeping active, with opportunities ranging from leisurely hiking trips to more challenging explorations of wilder terrain. When you add a luxurious lens to the experience, you end up with an unforgettable holiday.

Ready to lace up your hiking boots and set out on an adventure? Here are five of the best destinations where you can experience luxury trekking.

Tanzania

Africa is a travel destination that is most often visited for safari holidays. But if you’re looking for something different, consider visiting Tanzania and exploring the country’s varied landscapes on foot. You’ve got sprawling desert plains home to animals like zebras and lions, but you’ve also got forests and mountain ranges waiting to be explored.

Because of Tanzania’s status as a prime place for safaris, it’s already geared up with a lot of luxury accommodation out in the wilds of the country where you can stay on a trekking holiday. You might be hiking through the bush during the day, but at night you can relax in a luxury lodge or tent and soak in an outdoor bath or dine under the stars.

A highlight of Tanzania is Mount Kilimanjaro hiking, which is definitely not a trek for beginners but is one that will give you serious bragging rights even if you only make it some of the way up. At 5895m it’s the highest mountain in Africa, and with an official guide and trekking group conquering the peak can be an incredible experience.

Nepal

Nepal is another of the world’s best destinations for trekking holidays, which means that the country is well-equipped for walkers looking for a more luxurious experience. There are all kinds of established trails and routes around the mountains, valleys and national parks in Nepal, so whatever level of trekking you’re looking for, you’ll likely find it here.

Everest Base Camp is one of the most popular and famous trekking opportunities in Nepal, but there are plenty of other routes and options if you don’t fancy scaling the tallest mountain on Earth. The Annapurna Circuit is a popular but challenging trek, or the Ghandruk Loop promises much easier terrain and has the option to stay in luxury lodges in the surrounding villages on the way.

Antarctica

One element of what makes a travel experience luxurious is its exclusivity. And where else can you feel like one of only a few visitors in all of history than Antarctica?

Reaching the southernmost continent in the world isn’t as simple as just boarding a plane or a train, and is definitely best done as part of exciting Antarctica tours which will take you to the destination and organise all kinds of activities, including hikes across the ice.

Trekking and hiking in Antarctica as part of a tour can range from short hikes across the ice to spot colonies of penguins to more intrepid expeditions where you’re roped up to your group and kitted out with ice axes and crampons to explore the glacial landscape. You’ll feel like an intrepid explorer from history, but you’ll get to return to comfort and luxury at the end of your hike, instead of a freezing tent!

United Kingdom

For trekking holidays that aren’t quite as intrepid, the UK is a destination with plenty of great trails for a luxurious trip. Whether you decide to hike through the highlands of Scotland or tackle a route like the Southwest Coast Path or Coast to Coast Path, there are plenty of ways to make your trip feel more luxurious.

Many of the most popular hiking trails in the UK don’t stray too far from civilization, so it’s easy to find stylish and luxurious places to stay along the route. You also have the option of a walking holiday where your luggage is transported between stops for you, so all you need to worry about is enjoying the hike between locations and letting a team of planners take care of everything else. 

Canada

Canada is a travel destination that is known and loved for its spectacular scenery. So it’s no surprise that the vast and magnificent country is also one of the best places in the world for a trekking holiday, with plenty of brilliant options for a trip that won’t compromise on luxury.

Some of the best places to visit for trekking in Canada include the Canadian Rockies, Newfoundland, Banff National Park and Nova Scotia. If you want to visit in the summer then a great option is staying at a luxury lakeside camp out in the wilderness, where you can feel close to nature without having to ditch any important amenities. If you’re hiking in Canada during the spring or fall, there are all kinds of luxurious hotels and lodges in the mountains, forests and along the coast where you can spend a night in between walks to soothe tired muscles and enjoy the chance to relax in comfort.

Wrapping Up

Luxury trekking is a fantastic travel experience for anyone who wants to get out and about in the great outdoors without having to worry about the logistics of things like camping or hosteling. You don’t have to wave goodbye to luxury in order to have an authentic trekking experience, even in countries like Nepal or Tanzania.

The key to an unforgettable hiking experience is to plan your trip with a company that offers luxury walking holidays. They’ll be able to recommend places to stay or might have existing itineraries that keep guests comfortable whilst also allowing them to explore established routes and trails around the world. That way, you can be sure that you’re booking a trip with the ideal combination of time outdoors and time spent in unique and stylish surroundings.

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