If you prefer to travel with a pair of walking boots in your carry-on and a map of area walks at the ready, then this list is for you. According to Journeys International, a family-owned global adventure company, trekking is an exciting way to experience landscapes and destinations on a more personal level.
From a set of more than 200 trips and 89 active adventures, the team at Journeys International names the five most unique and rewarding treks in 2015. If you are looking for your next outdoor excursion this year, consider these options
Fall Festivals East of Everest in Arun Valley, Nepal, offers an introduction to Himalayan Culture, around Dashain, a 15-day celebration in Nepal, the most widely celebrated national festival.
Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile © Steve Allen | Dreamstime
Patagonia Discovery Safari in Torres del Paine National Park in southern Chile immerses travelers with four days in an eco-camp. The trip starts with a day in Santiago. A travel icon, Machu Picchu is the focus of the company’s No. 3 trek, the Mountain Lodge Trek to Machu Picchu, which takes people through cloud forests, alpine tundra and semi-tropical valleys.
Zanzibar, Tanzania © Dsukhov | Dreamstime
It’s a journey to the top of Africa with the Tanzania Full Moon Kili Climb. Travelers will trek the Rongai Route, go on safari and spend time on the island of Zanzibar.
A Rwanda Gorilla © Randy Mckown | Dreamstime
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