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High altitude trekking holidays

A choice of high altitude treks from specialist operators. As you will be at altitude you will need to be in good health, and have good stamina and fitness for those uphill days. Our full walking holiday classification here

High altitude trekking holidays
Snowman trek in Bhutan
The ultimate Bhutan trekking experience, from £4690 (27 days) ex flights
Everest Base Camp trek
For anyone who has dreamed of seeing Mt Everest, from £1789 - £2229 (18 days ) inc UK flights
Annapurna Sanctuary trekking holiday
Inspiring Himalayan trek, from £1569 - £1999 (16 days ) inc UK flights
Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Climb
Eight days of trekking on Africa's highest mountain, from £1829 - £2579 (12 days) inc UK flights
Gokyo Everest trek in Nepal
Trek the Gokyo region in Northeast Nepal, from US $1237 (18 days) ex flights
Annapurna trekking holidays
Trekking in the Himalaya, from £995 (13 days) ex flights
Mount Kenya climb
Scale the heights and climb Mt Kenya, from US $1385 (7 days) ex flights
Mount Kailash trekking holiday in Tibet
Trek Mount Kailish in Tibet, from £1595 (15 days) ex flights
Kilimanjaro climb, Rongai route
Ascend Mt Kilimanjaro's Rongai Route, from £1399 - £2279 (10 days) inc UK flights
Climb Kilimanjaro, Rongai Route
Summit the highest peak in Africa, from £1290 (8 days) ex flights
Everest Base Camp and Gokyo lakes trek in Nepal
This high altitude trek explores the heart of Sherpa homeland, from £2079 - £2499 (21 days) inc UK flights
Kilimanjaro Machame Route
One of the most scenic routes to trek, from £1325 (8 days) ex flights
Mont Blanc walking holiday
Trek through picture postcard scenery, from £850 (10 days) ex flights
Adventure holiday in Nepal
Walking in the Himalayas rafting and a safari, from £1869 - £2319 (18 days ) inc UK flights
Climb Aconcagua, Argentina
Climb the highest peak in South America, Aconcagua, from US $3600 (20 days) ex flights
Hiking the Inca Trail
Fully supported Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu, from US $600 (4 days) ex flights
Rongai route Kilimanjaro climb, Tanzania
A challenging trek to the Roof of Africa, from £1959 - £2479 (10 days ) inc UK flights
Trekking holiday in Ladakh, The Markha Valley trek
Classic trek in 'Little Tibet' through stunning mountain and meadows, from £1799 - £1899 (15 days) inc UK flights
Alternative Inca trail treks in Peru
An alternative Inca Trail adventure, from US $635 (5 days) ex flights
Mont Blanc climbing holiday
The exhilaration of summiting an alpine peak, from £1450 (7 days) ex flights
Climb Mount Rinjani, Indonesia
Trek through a wonderful national park to the summit of Mount Rinjani, from £1095 (9 days) ex flights
Annapurna trekking holiday, Rhododendron trek
Annapurna's diverse culture, flora & fauna, from US $594 (12 days) ex flights
Kilimanjaro Climbing tour, the Northern Circuit
Trek Kilimanjaro with captivating views, from £1899 - £2089 (13 days) inc UK flights
Indian Himalayan trekking holidays, peaks & summits
Trekking holidays in the Himalayan peaks, from £660 - £1155 (10 days) ex flights

212 reviews for High altitude trekking holidays4 star overall rating

These full and frank independent High altitude trekking holidays reviews are from travellers who have booked directly through responsibletravel.com. They are not edited by us or any of the companies we work with. Find the real story, from real travellers below.

Kilimanjaro climb, Rongai route
Most memorable will be reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro, not without the expert help from the guides, especially Dae. The team were fantastic, helpful, professional, considerate, and made everything as comfortable as possible, they were brilliant.  (more)
From £1399 - £2279 including UK flights
Adventure holiday in Nepal
Most memorable? Climbing up the Annapurna Mountains. It evoked all sorts of emotions; fear, apprehension, joy, excitement and relief. One of the most memorable experiences in my life and I will look back on it with fond memories. (more)
From £1869 - £2319 including UK flights
Activity holiday in Nepal
The scenery is breathtaking, the people wonderful and the rafting was so good. Chitwan was a totally different world and we felt very pampered and spoilt.  (more)
From £1299 excluding flights
Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Climb
Absolutely superb. The organisation was flawless and the local guides were very professional and the people were very friendly...The Lemosoho route offers far more spectacular scenery than the other route I tried last year. The safari to Ngorongoro crater and the Serengeti was the perfect relaxation after the arduous climb.  (more)
From £1829 - £2579 including UK flights
Langtang Valley trekking holiday, Nepal
The most memorable part - Everything from arriving at the airport till leaving the airport. The Nepalese guide was FANTASTIC.  (more)
From £890 excluding flights
Mount Kailash trekking holiday in Tibet
Our holiday organisers took great care of us. Throughout they took great care of us - we felt that we were getting great personal service from a company that were treating us like friends. (more)
From £1595 excluding flights
Annapurna trekking holidays
The most memorable part of my holiday: waking up on trek and looking out of my tent at the Annapurnas with the rising sun catching the peaks and the truly charming and helpful Nepalese people.  (more)
From £995 excluding flights
Kilimanjaro climb and Tanzania holiday
Hiking to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro was a memorable (and, on summit day, very challenging) accomplishment. In the Serengeti we saw three male lions attempt to hunt a hartebeest, which was amazing. (more)
From £2749 excluding flights
Himalayan trekking holiday in Mustang
I would rate my trip to the Annapurnas as being one of the best trips I've ever done. My guide & porter were excellent company, they took excellent care of me. (more)
From US $1186 excluding flights
Mont Blanc walking holiday
5 star - excellent guide and wonderful atmosphere with mule Nikita - guide handled Nikita with care. (more)
From £850 excluding flights
Annapurna Sanctuary trek in Nepal
Wonderful - hard work, but really interesting, and relaxing as well. A perfect mix. We will definitely return to do the Everest trek and we will definitely use this operator again. Thanks to everyone involved. (more)
From £710 excluding flights
Everest base camp trek
It was fantastic! I had a beautiful and relaxing time (even though it was a physical challenge. My guide was knowledgeable and fun and I met some great people along the way!  (more)
From US $1122 excluding flights
Annapurna trekking holiday, Rhododendron trek
This was an excellent holiday, a great experience... Superb mountain scenery, a good challenging trek, really interesting culture, very warm and friendly Nepali people (including the guide and porter)... (more)
From US $594 excluding flights
Annapurna Circuit trek
The scenery was the most memorable part. It provided everything I hoped for.  (more)
From £1550 including domestic flights only
Mont Blanc climbing holiday
I think the attempt to reach the summit of Mont Blanc and in spite not having made it due to bad weather conditions it was still nice to have been to the Dome de Gouter. Other moments were the stunning landscapes. (more)
From £1450 excluding flights
Kilimanjaro Climbing tour, the Northern Circuit
The views across Africa were the most memorable part... Great.  (more)
From £1899 - £2089 including UK flights
Everest Base Camp trek
The scenery was majestic - most humbling. The warmth of the local people lifted your spirits during tricky times and the dynamic of the group was awesome... So hard, mentally and physically, but worth every single step. Would do it again in a heart beat.  (more)
From £1789 - £2229 including UK flights
Rongai route Kilimanjaro climb, Tanzania
It was excellent from start to finish. Hard, challenging but worth it, thanks.  (more)
From £1959 - £2479 including UK flights
Climbing Kilimanjaro, 7 days Machame Route
The whole trip was wonderful. I was passionate about wanting to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and got 2 friends to agree and with the added incentive of raising money for a charity...Just do it! It is an experience and if you like trekking it is absolutely fantastic....would love to do it again. (more)
From US $1895 excluding flights
Hiking the Inca Trail
Excellent! Doing the Inca Trail was a spiritual experience. Our guide, Wilo went out of his way to point out orchids, great photography spots and had fantastic knowledge of the history of the area. (more)
From US $600 excluding flights

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5 stars
I am reborn! Simply the best holiday I have ever been on
4 stars
Some great stories to tell the grandchildren. Would recommend to a friend
3 stars
Very enjoyable
2 stars
It was OK
1 star
A bit disappointing really

Walking holiday classifications

We organise our walking holidays by difficulty & the number of hours you walk each day to help you find the right walking holiday for your level of fitness.

Introductory walking
You do not need previous experience for these trips, but you do need to be in reasonably good health. If you enjoy walking, and will be able to walk for 4-5 hours per day then these trips will be for you. Although these trips are not at higher altitudes, and will have time for rest, remember that the walks will not be flat and that you'll enjoy them even more if you've built up a little stamina!
Moderate walking
If you have walked in the hills at home and are reasonably fit you will enjoy these trips, which will typically involve 5-8 hours walking per day. These trips might involve a day or two of harder and steeper walking, but generally walking conditions will be good.
Strenuous walking
Fitness is important for these trips, and you'll need to improve your stamina before you depart. You should expect to walk in mountainous terrain, usually at significantly higher altitudes than at home, for between 6 to 8 hours per day. You will either have trekked before, or be confident of your fitness.
Very challenging trekking
We recommend previous experience of trekking. You will need to be fit, have very good stamina, and be confident that you can to trek for many days without a break. You will be able to cope with difficult underfoot terrain such as scree, snow or difficult paths on steep mountainsides. Extremes of altitude and weather may also be encountered and walking days can be from 6 to 9 hours.
High altitude trekking
If you want to get away from it all and up into some of the highest and most spectacular mountain ranges in the world then here are some awesome treks for you! As you will be at altitude you will need to be in good health, and have good stamina and fitness for those uphill days. You should expect some long days, cold temperatures, high altitudes, and some tough terrain in simply spectacular scenery.
Climbing
A choice of climbing holidays from specialist operators. For these trips we recommend previous climbing experience, preferably at altitude or the confidence to learn as you go. You will need to be fit, have very good stamina, and be confident that you can climb in demanding conditions.
Wilderness trekking
We've selected these treks for you based on their remoteness and beauty. If you prefer to enjoy the solitude of the mountains away from too many other people then these treks are for you. You'll need a reasonable level of fitness and you will enjoy walking, but these trips are more about enjoying the surroundings than searching out really tough treks.
Walking safari
There is no better way of really experiencing wildife and wildlife habitats than getting out on foot to see and track game. Your safety will be paramount and you will be accompanied by expert guides. It might involve anything from a 3-4 hour walk from camp, to a mobile safari over several days moving from camp to camp. You'll will simply need to be able to walk for 3-4 hours.
Self guided walking
If you prefer to avoid groups and guides, or want create your own group, then a self guided walk is for you. No previous experience is needed.
Charity treks
Charity treks are ideal for people who don’t only want to travel responsibly, but also want to give that little bit extra and help contribute towards a favourite charity. All of our charity treks are either run by charities, or contribute a significant proportion of the cost of the holiday to a good cause.
Summer walking
Want to enjoy the fields, meadows and mountains in the summer sunshine? No previous experience required, just an enjoyment of walking and the outdoors.
Winter walking
Are you looking to get away during the winter months to enjoy an invigorating winter walk? No previous experience required, just an enjoyment of walking and the outdoors.


Want to know more about high altitude trekking holidays before you go?

Find out more about high altitude trekking by reading these articles.

"Those who have climbed Mount Kilimanjaro know that the porters are the heart and soul of your trek. Without their hard work and strength we would not be able to fully experience the magnificence of Kili. But the truth is porters are often impoverished Tanzanians who depend on this labor-intensive employment in order to feed themselves and their families." Find out how you can ensure better care for porters on Kilimanjaro, thanks to Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project. Take a look at this high altitude trekking article.
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