Hiking scene in Vinicunca, Cusco Region, Peru

Luxury Hiking Tours made for you

Set off on remarkable hiking vacations around the world

New Zealand

Explore Great Walks in picturesque wilderness

Tanzania

Follow your epic Kilimanjaro ascent with a safari

Nepal

Discover the awe-inspiring Himalayas

Peru

Experience off-the-beaten-track hikes in the Sacred Valley

Enjoy the best hiking trails in the world, on journeys expertly tailored to you

Exploring on foot, whether it’s a relatively gentle walk, or a challenging once-in-a-lifetime hike, allows you to fully immerse yourself in a region, forging a deeper connection by engaging with the terrain and the people who call it home. Whether you’re looking for the best trekking in South America or hiking in Europe or New Zealand, your travel designer will help you plan an unforgettable trip customised perfectly to your level of adventure.

Hiking vacations are the epitome of slow travel and have a lighter environmental footprint – particularly when you’re able to explore lesser-known trails. Our experts specialise in arranging bespoke itineraries that take you off-the-beaten-track in hiking destinations including Nepal, Switzerland and New Zealand, plus the very best trekking in Central and South America, in Peru, Argentina, Guatemala and beyond.

Stop at a tiny, remote teahouse for lunch, meet farmers to understand their unique agricultural practices, visit Indigenous craft markets and religious sites and sample the best local dishes. Then take in sensational views of soaring snow-capped peaks, lush terraced valleys, steep-sided river gorges and immense frozen glaciers.

With Jacada you can expect seamless journeys, luxury camps and lodges, detailed pre-climb meetings, and privately guided tours, activities and excursions en-route.

For more inspiration, see Jacada’s best hikes in Europe, best hikes in South Africa and best hiking trails in the world.

Highlights

Enjoy a private Kilimanjaro trek with safari in Tanzania

Walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru

Hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing on New Zealand’s North Island

Stay in local lodges on a Poon Hill trek in the Annapurna region of Nepal

Discover Drakensberg, South Africa’s highest mountain range

Jess Kay

On walking trips, luxury and comfort are important – whether that’s all-terrain sleeping and dining tents set up for you each night, staying in a luxury lodge with the Himalayas as a backdrop, or exploring New Zealand’s Great Walks with a private guide. Our team can also help you extend your trip by suggesting additional luxury places to stay once you’ve finished hiking.

Keith Jarman

Senior Travel Designer

Luxury accommodation on your hiking tour

There are many incredible places to stay on your hiking vacation. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook

Sitting snug in the idyllic surrounds of the Ahuriri Valley on the working Ben Avon Station, and covering 600 acres of rugged landscape, is the unique and iconic Lindis.

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Annapurna

Shinta Mani Mustang

Located in the magnificent Annapurna region of Nepal, Shinta Mani Mustang features 29 exquisit suites, all with expansive floor-to-ceiling windows framing mesmerising captivating vistas of the Nilgiri range. Renowned designer Bill Bensley has intricately curated the décor of every suite, drawing inspiration from the vibrant tapestry of Tibetan art and local imagery.

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Machu Picchu

Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel

The hotel consists of several whitewashed cottages in an Andean village located in the heart of Aguas Calientes, part of the historical Machu Picchu attraction. Tea time and evening nature shows are offered each day, and the hotel has a spa and yoga facility. The spacious rooms all have a fireplace and thick, handmade alpaca wool blankets cover each bed making it a perfect place for simple relaxing before and after your Machu Picchu excursion. Inkaterra is a leader in ecotourism and sustainable development in Peru. They have a commitment to research, and sharing knowledge about biodiversity and culture with the world through authentic travel experiences. Because of this, they have been granted the First International Certificate in Sustainable Tourism given by Control Union Green Choice and the Sustainable Tourism Standard Conservation Award. They are also Rainforest Alliance verified and there is no single-use plastic at the property. It does not stop there, as of 2021 Inkaterra has been acknowledged by the United Nations as the World’s First Climate-Positive Hotel Brand

Jungfraujoch and Interlaken

Victoria Jungfrau

Founded in 1856, the Victoria Jungfrau Hotel boasts an illustrious history as one of the leading luxury hotels in the region. During the belle époque, celebrated writers, artists, intellectuals and royals flocked through its doors and there are plenty of glamorous touches from this beautiful era dotted around the property. Rooms and suites are beautifully furnished with large windows looking out over the town of Interlaken or the Bernese Alps. Some are decorated in a very classical style, while others are much more contemporary. Some of the larger suites feature private balconies from which you can sit and gaze out across the majestic Swiss countryside. Take your pick from one of the numerous culinary offerings at the Victoria Jungfrau. La Terrasse draws inspiration from the Mediterranean and southern France, and is a bright and elegant space reminiscent of an orangerie. Enjoy fine Italian cuisine at Quaranta Unoor or light bites and cocktails on the Victoria Terrace that looks out over Interlaken and Jungfrau. The spa at the Victoria Jungfrau is exquisite, a sanctuary where guests can totally unwind. A large indoor pool, sauna complex and set of steam baths mean you can escape into dreamlike bliss in an instant. The Spa Café also serves healthy pick-me-ups, like fruit juices and aromatic teas.

El Chalten

Explora El Chalten

Cradled by towering granite spires and glaciers, Explora gives you access to El Chalten's untamed beauty, offering breathtaking vistas of the Andes and the soul-stirring serenity of nature.

Drakensberg Mountains

Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse

Anyone looking for a true mountain lodge getaway which is all about good eating, great wines and tuning into the cosy farm life of the Drakensburg Mountains, then Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse would be the perfect fit. Hidden away into Kwazulu’s slice of the resplendent Drakensburg Mountain Range and right on the borders of the UNESCO Ukahlamba Reserve, Richard and Mouse Poynton run this delightful country house hotel with a competent flair of homely hospitality and culinary passions. Each of the eleven rooms are decorated differently and incorporating some quirky aspect or style from the region or the farmhouse’s history, so prepare yourself for lots of character, cosy log fires and country kitchen warmth. Richard does all the cooking and there is a large kitchen and herb garden attached to the house, so the produce used in the cooking is fresh and the menu changes with the seasons. After a day outdoors exploring the area with the many different activities to choose from, Richard’s seven-course gourmet dinners paired with the cellar’s wines and striking views, are well received indeed.

Why book with Jacada?

Personalised design

We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.

Authentic experiences

Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.

Responsible travel

Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.

Trip inspiration

Get inspired with our luxury hiking example trips and then get in touch to plan your own adventure

13 Day trip

Epic New Zealand Hiking

Lace up your hiking boots and set out on a journey across New Zealand, discovering majestic peaks, lush valleys, fresh mountain rivers and stunning glaciers along the way

13 Day trip

Hiking in the Himalaya

Soaring snow-capped peaks, rolling hills cloaked in cloud and forests rich with the scent of pine – the Himalayas are one of the world’s most incredible landscapes. This epic 13-day exploration takes you from Delhi, across the Kumaon Region to Sikkim and finally back to Delhi.

13 Day trip

Luxury Amazon, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca Discovery

An epic exploration of Peru's diverse landscapes, cultures and history

15 Day trip

Private Kilimanjaro Trek with Safari

Starting with the grand climb up to the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro and ending with an exciting safari in the Northern Serengeti

10 Day trip

A Zambian Walking Safari

Spend 10 exhilarating days exploring South Luangwa National Park on foot with experienced guides

11 Day trip

Classic Bhutan Explorer

Discover Bhutan's cultural and natural highlights on this classic and comprehensive tour in complete Jacada style.

Ready to plan your adventure?

Whatever you want from your luxury hiking tour, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

Where to go

Europe

Europe has an incredible diversity in its landscapes and offers everything from gentle rambles to the world’s most challenging hikes. Discover epic glacier hikes or gorge walks in Switzerland, follow a medieval pilgrimage walk in Spain, or explore the dramatic fjords of Norway.

Nepal

The Himalayas straddle India, Bhutan, Nepal and Tibet, but it’s in Nepal that you’ll find many of the most staggering trails in this monumental mountain range – to Everest base camp, but also the Annapurna circuit and Himalayan hikes from the lakeside town of Pokhara.

New Zealand

An outdoor playground made for exploring on foot, New Zealand is famous for its eleven multi-day ‘Great Walks’ through diverse natural landscapes – including the glacier-carved wilderness of Fiordland.

Peru

Packed with some of the best trekking trails in the world, Peru offers so much more than the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, including the Lares trek (which traverses part of the Sacred Valley), the Choquequirao Trek and Rainbow Mountain.

Tanzania

Kilimanjaro, the roof of Africa, is the ultimate hiking destination for the challenge of a lifetime. The dormant volcano’s snow-capped peak is reached on an ascent of 8–10 days, camping at different points each night, and from the summit you will have panoramic vistas of the vast plains of Tanzania.

When to travel

There is somewhere wonderful in the world to take a hike whatever the time of year. In Europe, April to June and September to October are warm but not hot, while on the other side of the world in New Zealand, the hiking season is generally considered to be October to April (most of the Great Walks are closed in winter). September to November are the best months to visit Nepal, due to the pleasant temperatures and clear skies.

Hiking in Europe

April–June, September–October

Climbing Kilimanjaro

June–October

New Zealand great walks

October–April

Walking in the Himalayas

September–November

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Your trip, your story

We craft trips deeply personal, delightfully surprising and entirely one of a kind. Every Jacada journey begins in conversation with a travel designer, a specialist in their destination of expertise. Behind each journey is a wealth of insight, gathered over years of on-the-ground exploration.

Once you’re booked, you’ll meet your concierge. Based in the region you’re visiting, they’ll take care of all the details so your mind is at rest. They make the trip truly special – and truly yours.

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