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Wilderness Walking: The Top 5 Beautiful Places to Go Hiking With a Local Guide

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Go off the beaten path and take in some of the most beautiful views on Earth with our Local Insider-led adventures.

Traversing unique terrains, discovering amazing viewpoints and immersing yourself in nature – there’s nothing like tackling a new destination on foot, and the best way to do it is with a guide who really knows their way around. Our Local Insiders know the scenic routes, the picnic stops and the hidden treasures waiting to be found on these epic wilderness Culture Trips.

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The Fifth Season hut near Chaukhi Mountain, Juta, Georgia

Georgia and the Caucasus

Join us high in the Caucasus Mountains, on the border between Europe and Asia, for nine days of exploring one of the most photogenic countries on the planet. You’ll get to go on a stunning three-hour hike to the fairytale Gergeti Church, sat in the shadow of Mount Kazbegi, and trek through the luscious forests of Lagodekhi National Park, all with the guidance of our Georgian Local Insider. In between outdoor adventures you’ll fill up on traditional bread and churchkhela, and wind down with world class wine and a soak in Tbilisi’s sulphur baths.

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Trip highlights and details
STARTS AT Tbilisi, Georgia
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ENDS AT Tbilisi, Georgia
DURATION 9
GROUP SIZE 16
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Siq - long canyon of Petra in Jordan

Discover Jordan

With a local guide by your side throughout this eight-day tour, you won’t have a single worry as you explore the Jordanian desert. Whether you’re hiking through the red-rock canyons of Petra or summiting Mount Hor at sunrise, your guide’s hyper-local knowledge will keep you more focussed on staying engaged with the conversation no matter your environment. Even the rugged Shaq al Reesh trail will leave you feeling relaxed with your Local Insider by your side.

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STARTS AT Tirana, Albania
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ENDS AT Dubrovnik, Croatia
DURATION 11
GROUP SIZE 16
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This is an updated version of an article originally written by Nick Dauk and Maja Proescholdt.

About the author

Gethin Morgan has developed an exciting portfolio across a series of roles at Culture Trip. With a keen interest in food and drink, Gethin is also particularly interested in niche or alternative travel which, in his case, usually involves following the Wales national soccer team to Europe's most obscure cities.

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