The Best Hiking Trips Around the World

Follow in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia on our cinematic eight-day adventure across the extraordinary landscapes of Jordan. After fuelling up on street food and wine in Amman, plus an authentic cooking class in Umm Sayhoun, we’ll head off to explore the ancient city of Petra. Having entered a less-crowded backdoor route, you’ll embark on a stunning two-hour hike through the Wadi Ghrab mountains to Petra’s monastery, before descending an ancient staircase back to the main site of Petra’s treasury. You’ll also get to explore Wadi Rum – Hollywood’s favourite playground – by 4×4 and join an optional hike on the Wadi Mujib Canyon trail, next to the Dead Sea.

This epic little nation, nestled high in the Caucasus on the fringes of both Europe and Asia, is one of the best hiking destinations on the planet. Our nine-day Georgia trip blends outdoor adventure with local culture and cuisine. You’ll be fuelled on local delicacies, home-baked bread and sweet treats as we trek through the forests of Lagodekhi National Park, but the real hiking highlight comes in the Caucasus Mountains themselves, where we’ll embark on a stunning three-hour hike in the shadow of the towering Mount Kazbegi. Our end point is the gorgeous Gergeti Trinity Church, a fairytale structure that stands out like the most beautiful sore thumb you ever saw amid the surrounding snowy peaks. Your hard work will be rewarded with local wines and a soak in Tbilisi’s sulphur baths.

This tropical Indonesian paradise might have a reputation as a party destination and a place of spiritual retreat, but it’s also an incredible island to visit for avid hikers. We’ll introduce you to Bali with a stunning trek through rice paddies and remote villages, but the highlight undoubtedly comes on day five, when we set alarms early for a sunrise hike up Mount Batur. This 1,717m (5,633ft) volcano is the best place to watch the sunshine bathe Bali in a warm, dreamy glow. Trust us, this one’s worth the early wake-up.