International Treks
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The Great Wall of China In China there is an old saying that goes “you are not a man until you have been to the Great Wall!” This famous ‘icon’ stretches over 3,000 kilometres from the Shanhaiguan Pass on the eastern coast to the Jiayuguan Pass in the Gobi Desert. The first Emperor to unify all of China in 221 BC, Qin Shihuang, had a workforce of up to a million people link previously existing walls from smaller kingdoms and build new sections, in order to keep out northern invaders. |
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The Himalayas – Annapurna Trails A taste of Nepal. Draped along the greatest heights of the Himalayas, the Kingdom of Nepal is a land of sublime scenery, time-worn temples and some of the best trekking trails on earth. It’s a poor country, but it is rich in scenic splendour and cultural treasures. Our trip will cover the cultural sites of Kathmandu including the Hindu Pilgrimage site of Pashupatinath and the Buddhist Stupa of Boudha as well as the fascinating Durbar Square. Our 6 day trek will take us on a challenge through one of the most beautiful parts of the Himalayas - the foothills of the Annapurnas – it offers awesome views and a chance to experience some of the renowed Nepali hospitality and culture. Nepal |
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The Inca Trail - Peru This is deservedly the most famous footpath in South America. It has everything: gorgeous mountain scenery, cloudforest and lush sub-tropical vegetation with numerous species of flowers, a stunning destination (Machu Picchu) and, above all, the Inca remains that give the trail its name. There are Inca paving stones, Inca stairways, an Inca tunnel, and of course the ruins: Runkuracay, Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca, Huiñay Huayna and Machu Picchu itself. |
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The Hilltribes of Northern Thailand There are six main hilltribes found in Northern Thailand. The Lahu, Akh, Lisu, Hmong, Mien and Karen. Each tribe is divided into clans or sub-groups, which have distinct customs, rituals and clothing. During our trek through the Jungle we will have the opportunity to stay in a number of these tribal villages and to witness their way of life and culture. |
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Madeira – Pearl of the Atlantic The mountainous island of Madeira lies in the Atlantic Ocean off the Moroccan coast. Its cragged peaks are merely the tip of a gigantic volcano that plunges 4000m (13,200ft) below sea level to the ocean floor. Madeira derives its name from the forests that covered the uninhabited island when the first seafarers arrived in 1351 – they named it “The Island of Wood” (Madeira = wood in Portuguese). Over 6 days we will experience the great diversity of walking in Maderia from the High Mountain Range, to the Great Levadas and onto the Coastal Paths. |
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