Our top 5 walks and treks from around the world. Take a look at some of our favourites, from the iconic Inca Trail in Peru to gorilla trekking in the forests of Rwanda.
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Trekking to Petra in Jordan.
The options are endless when it comes to walking and trekking, however, the pace of your trip will very much depend on how much time you would like to dedicate to these activities.
There are, however, a number of walking and trekking options around the world that are simply too special to ignore and below we have selected what we feel are a must for anyone with a keen interest in walking and trekking.
Hidden high above a verdant valley surrounded by mist-shrouded mountain peaks, a lost Inca civilisation has remained undisturbed for more than 500 years. Machu Picchu, once a thriving city with agricultural terraces, polished stone plazas and astronomical observatories, offers a magical experience for today's traveller, and this is why it is one of our favourite treks.
This impressive five-day adventure tramp from Te Anau to Milford Sound is renowned for its glacially carved valleys, waterfalls, primeval forests and alpine flowers. A total of 53 kilometres, and generally easy with one demanding climb on the third day, the Milford Track is a popular guided option, but equally accessible to independent walkers.
Built by the Nabateans, Petra fell into obscurity about a thousand years ago, while its existence - and location - were kept a closely-guarded secret by the local Bedouin. In 1812, John Louis Burckhardt tricked his way into the site, and almost immediately tourists began to follow.
This easy and manageable hike allows you to enjoy the most extraordinary view of the Arenal Volcano as you walk along the base of this marvellous 'Mountain of Fire'. The hike begins on one of the trails close to the volcano, which will take you through the forest over recent lava flows and the area destroyed in 1968, which is now in the process of regeneration.
Mountain gorilla tracking is one of Africa's most superb wildlife experiences. That said, it is not something to be undertaken lightly. The hike up to the gorillas preferred habitat of bamboo forest involves a combination of steep muddy slopes, dense vegetation, slippery underfoot conditions after rain and high altitude.