Events

Trek to Petra Date - Various Location - Jordan Difficulty - Tough Duration - 8 Days Discover the best of Jordan in this exhilarating 5 day trek along part of the Jordan Trail. Trek across deserts, ascend mountains, traverse high ridges and down into wadis. Camp under the stars, Bedouin-style in the desert and delight in the ancient hidden Rose city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of the World.

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Trek to Machu Picchu Date - Various Location - Peru Difficulty - Tough Duration - 10 Days The feeling of walking through the Sun Gate to witness the UNESCO World Heritage site of Machu Picchu for the first time will live with you forever. The Trek to Machu Picchu follows the uncrowded Ancascocha trail, surrounded by the spectacular Andes mountains, raging rivers and remote mountain communities. Celebrate your success as you marvel at the awe-inspiring lost Incan city of Machu Picchu. 

Sumatra Jungle Challenge Date - 8 - 17 September Location - Indonesia Difficulty - Tough Duration - 10 Days This challenge takes place in the mountainous Gunung Leuser National Park, one of the only places in the world where you can still see Sumatran orang-utans in the wild. Gibbons, hornbills, Thomas leaf monkeys, macaques, sun bears and the elusive

Icelandic Lava Trek Date - Various Location - Iceland Difficulty - Tough Distance - 58km Duration - 5 Days Host to some of Europe’s most incredible wilderness, this Icelandic itinerary takes in thundering waterfalls, steaming lava fields, plunging fjords and spouting geysers. Trek 58kms over 3-days through one of the planet’s most volcanic regions. Your hard work will be rewarded with an indulgent visit to Iceland’s famous Blue Lagoon where you have the chance rest aching limbs!

Trek The Accursed Albanian Alps Date - Various Location - Albania Difficulty - Tough Duration - 8 Days A challenging and spectacular trek at the very heart of the Albanian Alps, known as ‘The Accursed Mountains’. Amazing scenery, ancient traditions and welcoming hospitality along with some incredible hikes will fill your days in this hidden corner of Europe.

Saigon to Angkor Wat Bike Ride Date - Various Location - Vietnam Difficulty - Challenging Distance - 450km Duration - 11 Days This is a challenge for those who love the tropical vibes of South East Asia, the open road, and exploring ancient history. Follow the road less cycled from Saigon to Angkor Wat, through endless miles of quiet backwater roads, passing ancient temples and bustling markets, beautiful and varied rural landscapes, and quaint villages.  Cover 450km across seven days, from the waterways and rice paddies of the Mekong Delta, finishing at the astonishing Angkor Wat to celebrate a cycle well done.

Everest Base Camp Date - Various Location - Nepal Difficulty - Extreme Duration - 18 Days Standing at a formidable 8,848m, the summit of Mount Everest offers the perfect backdrop for this trek of a lifetime. Starting in Lukla, your route will take you through Sherpa villages, past beautiful monasteries and over jaw-dropping suspension bridges until you reach the base camp of the world’s highest mountain. You’ll have the option to wonder at the scenery below the highest point of Kala Patthar before celebrating in mystical Kathmandu.

Tour Du Mont Blanc Highlights Date - tbc Location - France Difficulty - Challenging Duration - 6 Days The Mont Blanc circuit is one of the most renowned and beautiful trekking routes in the Alps and this short itinerary takes in the best of the highlights. Physically demanding and visually stunning, this challenge will be an incredible opportunity to trek around the best sections of the highest mountain in Western Europe, Mont Blanc.

Dog Sledding Challenge Date - 26 January - 01 February Location - Sweden Difficulty - Challenging Distance - 200km Duration - 7 Days A team of loyal huskies leads the way through the snow-covered forests and mountains of Swedish Lapland, across 200kms of beautiful, frozen landscape. Experience the silence of nature while gliding through this winter wonderland, taking the opportunity to spot elk and reindeer and even see the spectacular Northern Lights.

Kilimanjaro Summit Climb - Lemosho Route Date - Various Location - Tanzania Difficulty - Extreme Duration - 12 Days This Kilimanjaro trek begins in the lush rainforests of the Lemosho Glades, climbing towards the Shira Plateau. From here it follows the Southern Flank, Barranco Wall and Barafu Route. Our groups have excellent summit success rates (96%), yet the summit night climb – with its 1,000m ascent and 2,000m descent – must not be underestimated. 

Mount Toubkal Trek Date - Various Location - Morocco Difficulty - Tough Duration - 6 Days This challenge will have you scrambling over northern Africa’s tallest peak – Jebel Toubkal, standing at a majestic 4,167m! Although not involving technical climbing, the weather and terrain make this challenge extremely tough and a good level of fitness is essential. We finish in the vibrant Moroccan city of Marrakech.

Cycle Albania Date - tbc Location - Albania Difficulty - Challenging Duration - 8 Days Join us on our new cycle challenge, discovering the highlights of Albania. Cycling over 400kms on some quiet roads you’ll pass through stunning scenery - from huge snow-capped mountains and attractive rural villages, to the beautiful turquoise coast of the Ionian Sea. Time seems to have stood still in this colourful and welcoming country.

Trek Transylvania Date - tbc Location - Romania Difficulty - Challenging Distance - 60km Duration - 6 Days Traverse the Transylvanian Alps, taking in huge mountains, rugged wilderness and small villages on this 60km trek through Romania. Visit the King’s Rock National Park, home to wolves, lynx and bears plus, no trip to Transylvania would be complete without a stop at Count Dracula’s castle.

Winter Toubkal Trek Date - tbc Location - Morocco Difficulty - Extreme Duration - 6 Days The snow-capped peaks of Morocco's High Atlas mountains provide a striking background to the ascent of Mt Toubkal, North Africa's tallest peak. On clear wintry days the views extend across the Atlas range and over towards to the Sahara Desert.