TREKKING DESTINATIONS
Looking For Your Next Adventure?
Explore some of our favourite treks, hikes and mountain adventures from around the world.
Many of these adventures were also part of our own journey towards Project Base8000. We used everything from day hikes and multi-day treks to alpine skills courses and mountain climbs to build experience, test our gear and prepare for trekking to the world's highest mountains.
Whether you're looking for your first multi-day trek, a classic Great Walk, a high-altitude adventure or something more challenging, hopefully you'll find some inspiration here.
Find Your Next Trek
Not sure where to start? Our Trek Finders can help you narrow down the possibilities based on the type of experience you're looking for. Click or tap the images to enlarge.
These are starting points rather than a definitive guide. Once you've found something that appeals, explore our destination stories below — or use the ideas in the Trek Finders to start planning an adventure of your own.
Base Camp Treks
Our Project Base8000 journey took us to the base camps of all 14 of the world's 8,000m peaks. Explore the individual mountains and our trekking experiences.
A spectacular Himalayan trek via Poon Hill, with sweeping mountain panoramas and a dramatic finish at Annapurna Base Camp.
Five of the world's highest mountains, vast glaciers and the raw, spectacular landscapes of Pakistan's legendary Karakoram.
A remote Himalayan circuit through dramatic mountain scenery, traditional villages and the impressive Manaslu Base Camp at 4,881m.
One of Nepal's toughest and most remote treks, crossing wild mountain landscapes and reaching the dramatic Dhaulagiri Base Camp.
A short but unforgettable journey across the stark Tibetan plateau to Shishapangma North Base Camp at 5,157m.
A surreal high-altitude adventure to 5,800m in Tibet, with vast glaciers, yaks, mountain expeditions and the spectacular Nangpa La.
Remote, pristine and spectacular, the Makalu Barun Valley - dubbed ‘the Yosemite of Nepal’ - leads deep into the Himalaya.
Remote trails, striking mountain scenery and almost no crowds on Nepal's Kanchenjunga Circuit, with views of Mt Jannu along the way.
Everest Base Camp, turquoise Gokyo Lakes and the challenging 5,420m Cho La Pass combine in one of Nepal's great Himalayan circuits.
Nepal's iconic Everest Base Camp trek through the Khumbu Valley, with soaring Himalayan peaks and a front-row view of the world's highest mountain.
Other Himalayan & Asian Treks
A 1,400km journey across the vast Tibetan plateau, from ancient monasteries and Lhasa to three unique 8000er base camps.
Stunning views of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna range, far from the crowds, via old yak herder trails and Kopra Ridge.
A challenging climb to Borneo's 4,095m summit, with granite rock, rope-assisted scrambling and a sunrise above the clouds.
A high-altitude adventure to Nepal's 6,476m Mera Peak, where spectacular mountain scenery meets adversity, resilience and a hard-earned lesson in preparation.
New Zealand Hikes
A demanding climb to Mt Taranaki's 2,518m summit, with steep scree, rock scrambling, a volcanic crater and rewarding views.
Can't choose between New Zealand's two iconic Great Walks? Compare the Routeburn and Milford for scenery, difficulty, distance and the overall experience.
A challenging hike through the dramatic landscapes of Mt Taranaki, with volcanic terrain, mountain views and a taste of the adventure below the summit.
A relaxed coastal Great Walk through lush native forest, golden beaches, tidal estuaries and beautiful bays on New Zealand's South Island.
A winter adventure across Tongariro's snow-covered volcanic landscape, with ice, dramatic views and the thrill of tackling the crossing in alpine conditions.
A challenging alpine crossing through an otherworldly volcanic landscape, with steaming vents, colourful crater lakes and views across the North Island.
Alpine ridgelines, pristine lakes, cascading waterfalls and sweeping valley views make the Routeburn one of New Zealand's great walks.
Ancient rainforest, alpine valleys, towering peaks and thundering waterfalls make the Milford Track one of New Zealand's most memorable Great Walks.
Australian Hikes
A remote multi-day adventure through the Jagungal Wilderness, with alpine ridges, rugged trails, mountain huts and the summit of Mt Jagungal.
Take on Australia's biggest vertical ascent via Hannels Spur to Mt Kosciuszko, with rugged terrain, alpine scenery and a side trip to Mt Townsend.
Take on Australia's ten highest peaks in a challenging four-day alpine adventure through the Snowy Mountains, guided by Zac Zaharias, who has summited six of the world's 8,000m peaks.
Learn essential alpine skills in Australia's Snowy Mountains with Andrew Lock, the first Australian to climb all 14 of the world's 8,000m peaks.
Follow Sydney Harbour from Spit Bridge to Manly through native bushland, quiet beaches and picturesque bays, with harbour and ocean views.
Walk Tasmania's wild east coast through white-sand beaches, orange granite boulders and vivid blue seas on this unforgettable coastal adventure.
Explore a striking red-rock gorge in the West MacDonnell Ranges, with rugged outback landscapes and a refreshing waterhole along the way.
A winter skills adventure in the Australian Alps, learning snow climbing, crampon and ice-axe techniques in Kosciuszko National Park.
A short steep climb through the Stirling Range to Western Australia’s 2nd highest peak, with rewarding summit views, if you’re lucky.
A challenging three-day hike through the Blue Mountains, with forests, waterfalls, rivers, camping and a historic trail to Jenolan Caves.
A memorable multi-day adventure along Tasmania's rugged southern coast, with towering sea cliffs, wild landscapes, forests and sweeping ocean views.
Hikes in North & South America
A short Pacific Northwest adventure to Oregon’s iconic Multnomah Falls, one of the memorable hikes we fitted into our journey through North America.
Hike through the forests of Mt Rainier National Park to Tolmie Peak, where a historic fire lookout rewards you with views of Mt Rainier and Eunice Lake.
Take the trail high above Whistler for an alpine adventure through rocky terrain, mountain scenery and sweeping views over Cheakamus Lake.
Hike through larch forests and alpine valleys to Sentinel Pass, with mountain views across one of Canada’s great wilderness landscapes.
Escape into the remote Canadian wilderness for an unforgettable adventure of off-trail hiking, glaciers, wildlife and vast mountain landscapes.
Journey across Chile and Argentina on an unforgettable Patagonian adventure of remote trails, glaciers, mountain landscapes and wild places.
Hikes in Europe
A day away from Barcelona hiking among the dramatic peaks of Montserrat – proof that we’ll take any opportunity to explore on foot.
A taste of Arctic winter in Tromsø, with snowshoeing, snow-covered landscapes and more experience testing our gear in challenging cold-weather conditions.
A week of winter mountaineering skills in the Pyrenees, preparing for our trek to Makalu Advance Base Camp and learning to adapt when the mountains have other plans.
Ready For Your Own Adventure?
You don't have to trek to an 8,000m mountain. Start with something that challenges you, inspires you or simply takes you somewhere new.
Not sure where to start? Explore our trekking guides for beginners, learn how to prepare for a trek, or get inspired to create your own adventure project.
Trekking for Beginners | How to Prepare for a Trek | Start Your Own Adventure Project