The rarest travel experiences. The toughest. The most memorable. The one-offs and the ones that won’t be around forever. These are the real must-do journeys of a lifetime.

The Tour du Mont Blanc is an epic 170km trek around the Mont Blanc massif, showcasing a stunning landscape of snow-capped peaks, ice scarred mountains and tumbling glaciers. With its legendary high, steep mountain passes, this journey takes you through France, Italy and Switzerland, offering an experience that's truly hard to surpass.

You can choose to go self-guided and enjoy the trek at your own pace, or join a guided group. If you fancy a challenge, take on our ultimate high level version to trek the high trails and stay in lofty mountain huts or, if you're short on time, then our one week 'best of' itinerary may suit you better as it cuts out some sections but still includes the best stages and links them by short vehicle transfers.

Since the unveiling of St James Tomb in the 9th century, millions of pilgrims have walked a Camino to Santiago to visit the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Today the Caminos are undertaken by people from around the world not just for religious motivations but for the challenge of completing a long distance trail and for the experience of the journey along the way. Discover rural parts of France, Portugal, Spain and Galicia you may never otherwise have visited and meet fellow trekkers along the way. 

There are many ways to walk to the famous cathedral of Santiago de Compostela and our guide to walking the Camino de Santiago may help you choose which route is right for you. There are options including our 2 week self-guided Camino de Santiago the French Way or the Portuguese Way, bike the route from Porto to Santiago, or you could look to join our small group 8 day guided Camino de Santiago trek. 

The Torres del Paine National Park is without a doubt an absolute highlight for everyone visiting Chile. Where the vastness of the Patagonian steppe and the steep peaks of the Southern Cordillera meet, nature shows its most breathtaking side.  Some of its most iconic sites are the three granite towers from which the park takes its name and the horn-shaped peaks called Cuernos del Paine.

The Classic Paine Circuit is a wonderful way to explore the park to its fullest. Otherwise known as the 'O' trek, it is a complete circumnavigation of the Paine massif, trekking over the spectacular John Gardner Pass and hiking along the serene Lake Nordenskjold, exploring one of the most remote and untamed regions in South America. For something a little less challenging, you can hike the 'W' Trek where you can walk to the foot of Mount Fitz Roy, experience the Perito Moreno Glacier and take in the breathtaking view of Cerro Torre.

From spotting the "Big Five" to exploring untouched landscapes that stretch beyond the horizon, a safari is a journey into the heart of the wild - an unforgettable experience that promises to change how you see the world.

If this is your first safari, then take a look at the Best of Botswana Lodge trip. You will visit the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, paddle through the Okavango on Mokoro, witness some incredible wildlife in the northern parks of Moremi and Chobe before ending in the impressive Victoria Falls. If you have some time and you are up for a true adventure then the Great Southern Safari, camping, 21 days, would be brilliant for you. It takes in ALL the main areas, including Victoria Falls, the elephants in Caprivi, the sand dunes and wildlife of Namibia, the Okavango and magical northern parks of Botswana. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned explorer, a safari offers the perfect mix of adventure, discovery and awe-inspiring moments that you’ll treasure forever.

Very few of us will ever get to stand on top of Mount Everest (8,850m) however, the trek to Everest Base Camp (5,340m) is a much more achievable goal for those who dream of hiking in the Nepalese Himalaya – and probably on the majority of trekkers' bucket list!

Our most popular and best-selling trek takes the classic route from Lukla to Namche, via Thyangboche to Everest Base Camp. This trek takes 16 days making it ideal for those eager to complete this iconic route but have limited time. However, if time is on your side, then our 20-day Ultimate Everest Trek veers off after Namche and takes a quieter route via the Gokyo Lakes and the Cho La Pass. If you fancy a real challenge and are an experienced trekker at altitude, then how about taking the high-level route that crosses the Renjo La, Cho La and Kongma La before arriving at Lobuche, your final stop before your hike to base camp.

The iconic Inca Trail is a chance to follow in the footsteps of a great lost civilisation, a trek leading from the old capital of Cusco through the Sacred Valley to the ruins of Ollantaytambo and up to the Sun Gate overlooking mighty Machu Picchu. We've been taking trekkers on the Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu since 1997 and know the trail intimately. We pride ourselves in keeping away from the crowds and trekking responsibly to really offer the best Inca Trail experience. 

Although our 8-day Inca Trail trek is the classic way to reach Machu Picchu, there are thousands of Inca trails that criss-cross the Peruvian Andes presenting a wealth of choices in routes, terrain and difficulty. Alternatives include Choquequirao to Machu Picchu, the Inca Trail and Beyond, the Salkantay Trail and Luxury Lodges to Machu Picchu - each one offering a unique way to experience and tick Machu Picchu off your bucket list.

The huge frozen landmass at the bottom of our planet is more than just spectacular icing on the globe. It is vast, remote, otherworldly and beautiful beyond imagination. Taking a polar expedition cruise is the only way to truly explore Antarctica.

We have six different Antarctic polar cruises from 8 days to 22 days, reaching as far east as South Georgia and as far south as the Antarctic Circle. You'll have opportunities to hike and kayak and spot some of the best-known animals from the southern continent, penguins, whales, seals and albatrosses. You'll travel with professional and highly skilled historians, marine biologists and naturalists on board who offer keen insight and a unique personal perspective to each and every adventure. 

The Tiger's Nest Monastery, also known as Paro Takstang, is one of Bhutan's most recognised spots and ranks highly on many bucket lists. A visit to Bhutan would not be complete without a climb to this gravity-defying, cliff-hugging monastery named for the monk who flew there on a flying tigress.

You can visit the Tiger's Nest on a variety of different Bhutanese treks, ranging from the moderate Druk Path Trek between Paro and Thimphu,  to the  breathtaking circuit leading to Chomolhari Base Camp. For the ultimate challenge, consider the iconic, Snowman Trek itinerary, a 26-day adventure across 11 high passes. This is renowned as one the world’s toughest routes and each year only a handful of trekking groups complete this world-class circuit - will 2025 be your year? 

Kilimanjaro is not only the highest mountain in Africa, but it's also one of the world's seven summits and the tallest mountain on the African continent. You don't need special mountaineering gear to climb Mount Kilimanjaro which makes it technically the easiest to climb of the Seven Summits and climbing Kilimanjaro is like walking from the equator to the North Pole in a week, providing dramatic changes in vegetation and animal life day by day.

The most popular route is the Machame Route which we take on our Mount Kenya and Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro trips. However, if you are looking for a quieter route then consider the Rongai Route which takes you through forest, farmland and open moorland and gives you an additional rest day at Mawenzi Tarn Camp. Or, you could think about taking the Lemosho Route which is two days longer but takes one of the quietest and most varied routes on the mountain and gives you extra time to acclimatise.

This spectacular trail stretches for 180 km and winds its way along the jagged spine of Corsica’s mountainous centre. Despite the rugged nature of much of the terrain, it is a trek that most confident regular walkers who are in good shape, have good stamina and the ability to move confidently and safely over rocky rugged mountainous terrain should be able to complete. 

Stretching from Calenzana in the south, to Conca in the north, it takes two weeks to trek the entire GR20. Covering 10-15km per day with 800-1,000m ascent/descent it’s a physically demanding route. Due to limited vehicle support, you’ll need to carry your sleeping bag, rain gear, food for the day, extra snacks and essential overnight items for 8 of the 13 hiking days. It’s no easy feat. Our ‘highlights' itinerary allows us access to all the best sections of the northern GR20. While shorter than the full route, the days remain long and demanding, offering the same level of challenge and sense of achievement that make the GR20 so special.

Some say this is one of the toughest treks in Europe... If it's on your bucket list then check if the GR20 is for you.