Wilderness Walking: The Top 5 Beautiful Places To Go Hiking With A Local Guide

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.

From US$1287

Next available from 18th May 2024

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Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT

Tbilisi, Georgia

ENDS AT

Tbilisi, Georgia

DURATION

9

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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People sitting in a pool between thermally heated waterfalls at Tabacón hot springs

The Real Costa Rica

Spend eight days with us in the jungles, mountains and cloud forests of Costa Rica and you’ll go home armed with a lifetime worth of travel memories. We’ll start off in Arenal Volcano National Park, spotting sloths as we hike through rainforests in search of hidden waterfalls, which we’ll have plenty of time to splash about in. Then it’s time to head up to the mountains and explore Costa Rica magical cloud forests, including a nocturnal wildlife walk, where we’ll go on the prowl for howler monkeys and pumas. We’ll end the trip by putting our feet-up in the Pacific beach town of Tamarindo, where you can relax on the golden sands or hit the waves with a surfing lesson.

From US$2023

Next available from 11th May 2024

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Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT

San Jose, Costa Rica

ENDS AT

Tamarindo, Provincia De Guanacaste

DURATION

8

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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This is an updated version of an article originally written by Nick Dauk and Maja Proescholdt.

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.