Top Five Adventure Treks and Hikes to Take in 2024
From jungle-trekking in Thailand to the dusty red deserts of Jordan, tackle the most inspiring treks in the world on these two-footed trips.
We’re calling 2024 the year of adventure, and it’s time to pack your hiking boots and head off in search of new horizons. But where to go? You could trek through centuries-old ruins in Jordan, find yourself high in the Caucasus of Georgia, or summit a prominent peak like Doi Inthanon in Thailand. Book one of these trips and you’ll have Local Insiders to lead the way and a small group of like-minded travellers join you in admiring the view.
Climb Mount Batur for sunrise views of Bali
Our 12-day discovery of paradise in Bali is full of once-in-a-lifetime experiences, from snorkelling with sea turtles to swimming in Banyumala Twin Waterfalls, but hikers will never forget day five. It’ll be an early start, but well worth it, because watching the sun come up over Bali from atop the island’s second highest peak is something else. Depending on the weather, you might even end up above the clouds. Either way it’s a stunning spectacle, and one you’ll still be thinking about as you tuck into a lakeside breakfast at the bottom of the mountain.
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Next available from 16th Mar 2024
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Bali, Indonesia
ENDS AT
Bali, Indonesia
DURATION
12
GROUP SIZE
18
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Traverse high mountain passes and river-snaked forests in Georgia
The Alps have nothing on the oh-my peaks of the Caucasus, eight of which are taller than the 4,809m-high (15,777ft) Mont Blanc. Lace up your boots for a three-hour trek to the Gergeti Trinity Church, which sits against a backdrop of soaring cliffs under snow-capped Mount Kazbek. This nine-day excursion in Georgia also features a ramble through the Lagodekhi National Park, filled with waterfalls, mountain eagles and wild cats. Then, recharge back in capital Tbilisi with local wine, typical Georgian cuisine and a session in the local thermally fed baths, complete with a traditional exfoliating kisa massage.
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Next available from 18th May 2024
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STARTS AT
Tbilisi, Georgia
ENDS AT
Tbilisi, Georgia
DURATION
9
GROUP SIZE
16
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Ascend Thailand’s highest mountain, and stop at an elephant sanctuary
Imagine you’re in a Herbal Essences ad on this 10-day tropical expedition into the jungles of Northern Thailand. Thundering waterfalls, bamboo bridges and impressive canyons wait for your hair-swishing close up. However, the real highlight of this tour is a sunrise hike to the top of Doi Inthanon, the highest mountain in Thailand, as well as an afternoon spent at the Elephant Nature Park, a rescue centre for former working elephants. There will also be plenty of photo ops at the impressive Tham Lod Cave and Pai Canyon, a network of snaking paths that drop dramatically into a seemingly bottomless gorge.
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Next available from 20th Jan 2024
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STARTS AT
Chiang Mai, Thailand
ENDS AT
Chiang Mai, Thailand
DURATION
10
GROUP SIZE
16
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Hike the frozen glacial tongue of Sólheimajökull in Iceland
It’s no secret that Iceland is one of the world’s best adventure destinations, and our five-day trip in the Land of Fire and Ice is full of it, from checking out the black sand beach of Reynisfjara to snowmobiling across glaciers and getting up close to some of the island’s thundering waterfalls. On our last full day we’ll also go on a three-hour hike across Sólheimajökull glacier, toasting our achievements with a shot of soul-warming whiskey, before retreating to a hearty farewell dinner at the hotel. If your legs are feeling a little weary, you’ll be grateful for the scheduled visit to the Blue Lagoon next morning, where you can soak in the resort’s famous muscle-soothing waters.
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Next available from 17th Feb 2024
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STARTS AT
Reykjavik, Iceland
ENDS AT
Reykjavik, Iceland
DURATION
5
GROUP SIZE
16
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Maja Proescholdt and Gethin Morgan contributed additional reporting to this article.
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