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Amalfi Coast
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those who would prefer a self- guided trip, rather than a group, as they’re likely to feel more confident striking out on their own. Inntravel’s The Amalfi Coast & Villages snakes down this striking coast from Corpo di Cava
to Positano. Trails lead through woodland, vineyards and lemon groves, and along cliff paths – visiting monasteries and villages along the way – and allowing two free days to explore Ravello and Positano. Luggage is transported for clients who self-guide from hotel to hotel. Prices start from £998 including seven nights' accommodation with breakfast, some other meals, walking maps, notes and luggage transport.
l CHALLENGING Challenging treks don’t have to mean entire holidays dedicated to walking. They can be dropped into more relaxing itineraries, such as Premier Holidays’ one-night Mount Kinabalu climb, which can slot into any Borneo trip. After a six-hour trek on the first day, clients will sleep in basic resthouse accommodation on the mountain so they can start the ascent to the summit early enough to reach the peak, at 4,095 metres, for sunrise. A good level of fitness is needed, but no special climbing equipment – just sensible clothing, walking shoes, a windproof jacket and
Summit of Kilimanjaro
a headtorch. Premier’s one- night package starts from £369, including full board, return transfers from a hotel, entrance fees and a guide. However, many
clients will dream of ticking off one of the world’s most famous hikes, and specialist operators are the ones to realise these aspirations, with the safety of sufficient backup and expertise. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, is on many a bucket list. The result is that it can also be crowded. Not so on Exodus’ Kilimanjaro Climb, which uses the least-trekked Lemosho route, which is also noted for its beauty and its high success rate – 96% of Exodus clients reach the summit. The 12-day trip – eight of which are spent on the mountain – means there’s time to acclimatise, and to enjoy the incredible scenery. Prices start from £2,699 including flights, transportation, most meals, accommodation in tents and hotels, and park fees. Everest, the daddy of them
all, can be adapted for different clients. Specialist operator KE Adventure Travel has a range
of treks to choose from. Classic Everest Base Camp (18 days, from £1,845 including flights from London) is recommended for those who are fit but not experienced trekkers, or have limited time. Staying in teahouse lodges throughout, most of the walking is on good trails, with only the final couple of kilometres over the rubble-covered glacier
to reach Basecamp itself. The Ultimate Everest Trek
(21 days, from £2,045 including flights from London) is more challenging, turning away from the classic trail and ascending the spectacular lake-filled Gokyo Valley and Cho La pass. Days are longer and ascents steeper, but accommodation is still in lodges. For those who want to get up close to Everest, but aren’t concerned with making Basecamp, the Everest Luxury Lodge Trek (14 days, from £2,545 including flights from London) is at a lower altitude though still with superb Everest views and stays in Yeti Mountain Home luxury lodges, so even on the roof of the world, clients don’t necessarily need to rough it. TW
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