This short, 3-day altitude acclimatisation safari visits Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara, and includes a climb of Mt Lemagurut in the Ngorongoro Highlands. Taking you to over 3,000ms, it provides good acclimatisation and is recommended for those attempting a fast (e.g. 6-day) Kilimanjaro ascent.

Journey into Eastern China’s least-developed province, Anhui, to discover ancient Huizhou villages and stunning mountain scenery. This 10-day part-guided tour can be booked as a standalone holiday or as an extension to a broader overview of China’s east coast, with Anhui’s dramatic scenery and slower pace of life providing a welcome antidote to the hustle and bustle of China’s megalopolises.

This trek passes through a spectacular diversity of climate, vegetation and cultures. From the lush vegetation of rain and temperate forests to terraced rice fields, the land and its people change daily or even hourly, giving trekkers a tantalising introduction to Nepal’s natural and cultural beauty. There are priced options to camp or stay in tea houses and hotels.

Complete Costa Rica is a full overview of this fascinating country. Starting in San Jose, the two week tour takes in the best of Costa Rica's natural heritage, including the Osa Peninsula, Tortuguero canals, Poas Volcano, and more.

This comprehensive three week tour takes in the very best of Myanmar, from the beautiful central coast to northernmost Putao on the border with Tibet.

Discover the scenic splendour and contrasting scenery of northern Oman's desert and mountain environments. Focusing on the Al Hajar Mountains and Wahiba Sands, this programme can be booked as a sightseeing tour, with an emphasis on scenic drives and easy walking, or as a more in-depth trekking itinerary, with scope for longer walks. The itinerary also incorporates the green turtle nesting grounds at Ras Al Jinz, and can be extended to include a longer beach component.

This 2-week itinerary offers a comprehensive overview of Ethiopia's Historic Route - including Axum, Gondar, Lalibela, Lake Tana and Addis Ababa - as well as remote Tigray and the Simien Mountains.

Explore the spectacular karst landscapes of Guangxi province before venturing north to the remote and often-overlooked province of Hunan on this guided 9-day tour of south-western China. Taking advantage of a new highway between Longsheng and Fenghuang Ancient Town, you'll visit parts of China far removed from the standard tourist circuit.

This 3-day walking trail will allow you to experience Namibia's stunning desert landscapes up close and on foot. You’ll learn about the desert’s varied fauna and flora, as well as its unique geology, as you traverse the dunes, rocky hills and grass plains that make up the NamibRand Reserve.

Discover Japan's wild north, famed for its stunning national parks, dramatic coastline and endless mountains, on this 12-day overview of Hokkaido Island.

Climb Mount Stanley, Africa's third highest mountain, on this 8-day expedition into the Mountains of the Moon. Experienced climbers will have the option to ascend to Margherita Peak, the highest of Mt Stanley's twin summits, while trekkers will have the opportunity to complete a snow and ice trek across the Stanley Plateau - Mt Stanley's primary glacier.

Explore the fascinating Rwenzori massif in this 8 day trek to Mt Baker via the Kilembe Trail. The third highest mountain in the Rwenzori range, Mt Baker is a technical climb suitable for experienced climbers, which can be booked as a standalone climb or in combination with Margherita Peak (Mt Stanley).

Trek the Kilembe Trail to Weismann Peak. This is a short, 6-day trekking peak offering a comparatively gentle introduction to the Rwenzori Mountains.

Discover the game-rich Mfuwe area of the South Luangwa National Park, and enjoy the comforts of Kafunta River Lodge and Island Bush Camp on this 5-day guided safari itinerary. Game-viewing activities include the guided walking safaris for which the South Luangwa is justly famous, and day and night game drives.

Experience the mountains of Peru in comfort on this fully lodge-based trek to Machu Picchu. An alternative to the standard camping-based routes, on the Salkantay Journey you will stay in four top-quality mountain lodges, all of them located in pristine areas on a remote, uncrowded trail to Machu Picchu.

Discover the samurai culture of Matsumoto, the rural folk traditions of Takayama, and the Edo-era heritage of Tsumago on this ten-day journey into the Japanese Alps. This itinerary can be extended to include mountain trekking in Kamikochi.

Journey along the legendary tea-horse trail, an ancient trading route connecting West China with Tibet and India, on this 16-day guided tour of Yunnan province. Beginning in Kunming, the capital of Yunnan province, you’ll travel north to the Tibetan Plateau via the ancient settlements of Dali, Shaxi, Lijiang and Zhongdian, visiting remote villages and taking in stunning mountain scenery along the way.

This self-drive tour aims to cover the best of South Island's scenic and historic attractions. Explore the stunning 19th-century city of Christchurch, hike the Abel Tasman coast, weigh anchor in the Milford Sound, and pay a visit to the Scottish settler town of Dunedin. The itinerary can easily be adapted to focus on walking, adventure activities or historic attractions, according to your preferences.

PRIVATE DEPARTURES ONLY | Rongai 7-day Kilimanjaro Climb via Second Cave and Mawenzi Tarn, going for Uhuru Peak through Gilman's Point and descending via Marangu Route.

Begin your trek in the valleys of the Gandaki zone, passing through small agricultural communities, terraced rice fields and lowland forests, before gradually climbing higher, out of the sub-tropical zone and into a harsher climate. You will reach a max height of 5,416m as you traverse the Thorung La Pass, before descending to the lakeside city of Pokhara, the end point of your trek.

Trek through the Sagarmatha National Park to the base camp of the world's highest mountain, Everest, in this most popular of Nepal trekking itineraries. You will begin your journey in Kathmandu, flying to Lukla and then journeying along the Khumbu trail, passing Tok Tok, Namche Bazaar, and Dingboche before reaching your goal at Everest Base Camp. Those looking for an extra challenge have the option to take on Kala Patthar.

Our full Simien Mountains trek takes you to remote parts of the Ethiopian Highlands, including Ras Dejen, Arkwasyie, Lamo and Mulet. This guided trekking tour also includes as standard some aspects of the Historic Route, and can be extended to include the Rift Valley Lakes, Omo Valley, or Bale Mountains.

Our standard Simien Mountains trek takes you to the summit of Ras Deshen, Ethiopia's tallest peak, via Geech and Ambiko. The tour also includes as standard some aspects of the Historic Route, including Gondar and Lalibela, and can be extended to feature more.

Our unique Satpura Under Canvas itinerary represents a one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore Indian tiger country on foot. Follow the Pachmahri trail into the heart of Satpura, the only Tiger Reserve in Central India where comfortable mobile camping and trekking in the core area of the reserve is possible.

This combination climb provides perfect altitude acclimatisation for Kilimanjaro on Africa's fourth highest summit - Mount Meru. Climb Meru via Miriakamba and Saddle hut over four days, with excellent views of distant Uhuru from Little Meru Peak; then on to Kilimanjaro for a 6 day climb on the northern Rongai route.

Venture into the heart of the Congo Basin, the world's second largest expanse of tropical rainforest, and the home of Africa's densest population of western lowland gorillas. Rarely visited, Odzala-Kokoua National Park is Africa at its most wild.

Zambia’s most famous wilderness park, the South Luangwa Valley, is also one of Africa’s greatest wildlife sanctuaries, famed for its pristine scenery and prodigious game. This 7-day safari itinerary will allow you to experience the best that the Luangwa has to offer, with an emphasis on traditional, low-impact walking safari activities.

Spend a night in a tree house in the Bokeo Nature Reserve, trek the Luang Nam Tha hills, and meet the tribes of Muang La, on this 12-day overview of northern Laos that starts and ends in Luang Prabang.

Escape the beaten path on this journey into Vietnam's northern highlands. Trek and bike to isolated hamlets in Mai Chau, learn about Vietnam's colonial-era history and independence struggle in Dien Bien Phu & Son La, and discover some of the country's most splendid scenery in the hills around Sapa. This 13-day itinerary starts and ends in Hanoi, and includes an overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay.

5-day trek to Machu Picchu via the classic Inca Trail, camping en route. The tour begins in Cusco and includes a full day of sightseeing in and around the Sacred Valley region.

The Mt Kenya Burguret Wilderness Route route was pioneered during the colonial era and then abandoned for many years before being re-opened in the early 90s. Gane and Marshall are one of a small number of companies to offer this unique wilderness route.

This is a classic trek to Mount Kenya, which combines two of the most splendid routes on the mountain. Using one of the gentlest ascent trails to the peaks and with an extra acclimatization day included at 4,200m, it has a very good summit success record.

The programme is our lengthiest Mt. Kenya climb. It packs in Hell’s Gate National Park and Mt Longonot, overlooking the Rift Valley Lakes, but still leaves time for acclimatisation and a chance to scramble to the remote outposts of Terere and Sendeo, before trekking to Point Lenana on the magnificent Mt. Kenya.

Explore Peru’s scenic and historical wonders on this 13-day highlights tour, taking in the cosmopolitan cities of Cusco and Lima, the Sacred Valley of the Incas & the lost city of Machu Picchu, and the vast Lake Titicaca.

Combining historical sights and mountain walking, this 6-day package includes a 4-day shared trek to visit the remote ruins of Choquequirao, with time either side in Cusco. It can be booked as a standalone itinerary or as an add-on to a longer itinerary exploring Peru’s Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.

Explore the remote and little-visited Nyika National Park, in the north of Malawi, on this 3-day (43km) scenic walking trail. This is a beautiful region of Malawi notable as much for its dramatic landscapes as its wildlife. Stunning highlands, wildflower meadows and rich montane vegetation define Nyika, and though it is by no means big game safari territory, the wildlife is rich and varied.

Venture into the Avenue of the Volcanoes, the long valley that separates the major Cordillera ranges, in this 10 day trekking itinerary that will take you to the summit of some Ecuador’s most impressive mountains, including the magical Cotopaxi.

Journey deep into the Indian Himalaya and to the summit of Stok Kangri (6,121m/20,082ft), one of Asia’s most fascinating mountains. This unique climb is a perfect follow-on for those who have climbed a high altitude trekking peak such as Kilimanjaro, introducing you to basic snow and ice climbing. The walk-in, via the famed Markha Valley trail, is beautiful.

Explore the Maasai Lands of Tanzania, East Africa, visiting remote Maasai communities, seeing wildlife within and outside the national parks, and ending with a tour of Ngorongoro Crater.

Bike, trek, kayak and raft your way across Costa Rica on this 10-day traverse, taking you from the Caribbean Coast in the east to the Pacific Ocean coastline in the west. This is a demanding challenge involving approx. 20km of rafting/kayaking, 210km of biking, and 34km of trekking over the course of six days, through challenging terrain including rainforest, mangrove swamps and volcanic foothills!

This unique wilderness route will start from Umbwe Gate, cross Shira Plateau, follow the western and northern sectors of the high altitude circuit trail to a new and little-known scrambling route up to a bivouac just below the famous Crater. After we cross the Crater, we climb up to the southern rim and visit the summit at Uhuru Point – the Roof of Africa. The descent is via Stella Point, down to Barafu Camp and then via Mweka Route to the gate.

Located in the south of France, the Verdon Gorge forms the heart of Green Provence. This is the biggest canyon in Europe, with truly breathtaking landscapes, and the setting for this 3-day multi-activity challenge incorporating kayaking, trekking and biking! This itinerary is available in two forms: the Triple (kayak, trek and bike) and Double (trek and bike) challenges. Please see full itinerary (via the "download itinerary" link) for a detailed overview of both options.

Summit Mount Kenya's highest peaks, Nelion and Batian, on this 8-day fully supported climb itinerary. Please note that this is a demanding technical climb. We also offer guided treks to Point Lenana, Mount Kenya's trekking summit.

Explore the beautiful western coast of Scotland and discover the abundant wildlife that calls the region home on our 5-day West Coast Wildlife itinerary. Sea kayak on the seal and sea otter-inhabited waters of Loch nan Ceall; visit a successful beaver reintroduction project in Argyll; discover the island home of sea eagles and osprey; and enjoy spotting a multitude of inland bird species as you wander between ancient standing stones at Kilmartin Glen.

Explore the Scottish Highlands in the company of an expert guide on this private walking itinerary. Over the course of 7 days, you’ll hike lesser-known trails as well as some classic Scottish walks. In the Cairngorms, you’ll discover remote mountain glens and sparkling lochs – and maybe bag a munro or two! - while at Glencoe and Loch Leven, you’ll be able to capture some of Scotland’s most famous landscapes. The itinerary finishes with a climb to the summit of Ben Nevis, Scotland’s tallest peak.

Pico Island is representative of everything that makes the Azores archipelago so appealing: dramatic landscapes shaped by volcanic activity, wonderful food and wine, fascinating marine life, and lots of scope for adventure! On this 7-night privately guided itinerary you’ll enjoy the best that Pico has to offer, as you explore its famous vineyards, experience whale-watching from its coast and surrounding waters, and climb to the summit of its highest peak, the eponymous Mt Pico.

PRIVATE DEPARTURES ONLY | An eight day Kilimanjaro trek commencing in the west, crossing Shira Plateau, and going for the summit via Barafu Route and Stella Point. The descent is via Mweka Route. We offer regular small group departures commencing in Arusha most Fridays during the climbing seasons.

One of Europe’s most beautiful coastal routes, the Wild Atlantic Way is a sensational journey of soaring cliffs, hidden beaches, off-shore islands, colourful villages, and stunning coastal bays. Starting in Castlebar and ending in Clifden, this 8-day guided walking tour will see you explore the coast of County Mayo, as well as the islands of Achill, Clare and Inishbofin. You’ll be accompanied along the way by an experienced walking guide and up to 11 travelling companions.

From the estuary west of Carlisle to the North Sea coast east of Newcastle lies a cross section of spectacular English countryside. This will be the location for a demanding trek which will see you cross Britain from coast to coast, trekking across farmland, through forests, and over hills and high moorlands, and enjoying amazing views of England along the way!

2022 Departures Available | Ascend Aconcagua, America’s highest mountain, via the popular Horcones Valley route, in this 18-day itinerary that offers sufficient time for altitude acclimatisation. This route provides a faster ascent than the Vacas Valley, or 360°, route. For information on alternative routes, please contact us.

This short 3-day trek into the Rwenzoris follows an easy circuit route, taking you through the rainforest and bamboo zones and to the high altitude heath. Please note that the Kalalama Loop is generally intended to be booked as an add-on to a longer itinerary, and the quoted price is for the trek and park fees only; if booking the itinerary as a standalone, transfers to/from Entebbe and accommodation before and after the climb are additional.

The County of Kerry consists of a series of mountainous peninsulas divided by deep-sea inlets. Here is found the Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Ireland’s highest mountain range, centred on the dramatic Carrauntoohil. This itinerary explores the extraordinary scenery of the Dingle Peninsula and the Ring of Kerry. Connecting the coastal peninsulas are a network of ancient routes, many of which form part of the walks that you will enjoy during your holiday.

2023 DEPARTURES AVAILABLE | Enjoy a selection of famous highland hikes on this 7-day small group walking itinerary. The tour begins in the Perthshire Highlands, where we spend the first three nights, with time to visit freshwater Loch Tay, Glen Lyon and the beautiful Mount Schiehallion. We then continue to the western coast of Scotland, going by sea in a rib boat from Oban to Loch Leven, where three days are spent exploring Glen Coe and the Trossachs.

Situated on the Uganda-Kenya border, Mt Elgon is an often-overlooked East African mountain that can be comfortably climbed in 4 days. This itinerary sees you climb Mt Elgon via the Ugandan side, taking the Sasa Trail to Wagagai Peak at 4,320m. Included in the cost are transfers to/from Entebbe and accommodation before and after the climb in Mbale. Excluded are park fees and accommodation in Entebbe (if required).

OPEN GROUPS AVAILABLE | 8-day Kilimanjaro climb via Lemosho route. A western approach through Lemosho rainforest, across Shira Plateau, and up Barafu route to Uhuru Point, the summit of Kilimanjaro. Descend via Mweka Route.

OPEN GROUPS AVAILABLE | The seven-day Machame route sees you climb to Kilimanjaro’s summit via Shira Plateau, the Southern Flank, Barranco Wall and Barafu. The descent is via the wilderness Mweka Route. This is a popular and approachable trek, offering a good acclimatisation profile.

OPEN GROUPS AVAILABLE | Rongai six days Kilimanjaro Climb via Mawenzi Tarn, going for Uhuru Peak through Gilman's Point and descending via Marangu Route.

OPEN GROUPS AVAILABLE | This unique and spectacular Kilimanjaro itinerary consists of a nine day climb via Shira Plateau, the northern flank, Gilmans Point and Uhuru Point. Descent is via the scenic, wilderness Mweka Route.

Starting and ending in Kathmandu, this 10-night / 11-day trekking itinerary takes you deep into the Annapurna region of Nepal. It is a low-altitude trek, reaching a maximum altitude of just over 2,000m. A minimum amount of time is spent travelling between each destination, enabling you to make the most of your time in Nepal. You will trek for approx. 5 hours each day, and stay in comfortable, heated lodges throughout.