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Cirque du Cilaos, Reunion.
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Trek the Grand Traverse of Reunion Island

11 nights
Challenging

An unparalleled crossing of a wild and lush mountainous paradise in the middle of the Indian Ocean

What's Included?

Activities & Certified Guides

All itinerary activities with expert, local, English-speaking guides

Accommodation

5 nights in locally owned hotels, 6 nights in gîtes & mountain refuges

Meals

11 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 9 dinners

Transfers

Airport transfers, transfers at the start and end of the trek and luggage drop-off halfway through the traverse

Small Like-minded Groups

Solo-friendly by design, join our small n’ sociable groups of up to 12 like-minded, active and outdoorsy people
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What's it like?

Cirque du Cilaos, Reunion.
Trekker at a viewpoint on Reunion Island
Trekking through Reunion Island
Cirque du Mafate, Reunion.
Chameleon, Reunion Island.
l’Hermitage-les-Bains, Reunion.
Piton de la Fournaise volcano, Reunion.
Trekking through Cirque du Mafate on Day 3. Grand traverse of Reunion
Cilaos at sunset, Reunion.

Cross the stunning interior of the French territory of Reunion Island on foot, with 9 days of trekking unlike anywhere else in the world

Enjoy magical sunrise summits at Piton de la Fournaise - one of the most active volcanoes in the world - and Piton des Neiges, the highest point of the Indian Ocean at 3071m

Immerse yourself in the natural wonderlands of Reunion's famous Cirques of Mafate and Cilaos, and bunk down in a series of remote gîtes nestled in sublime scenery along the route

Kick back at the end of the trek on a beautiful lagoon beach on Reunion's west coast to soak up the warm, azure and wildlife rich waters of the Indian Ocean

Key Information

Day 1

Rendezvous in Reunion

Reunion Island from the air

Get your first glimpses of the Reunion Island, nestled in the Indian Ocean as you descend into St-Denis Roland-Garros airport. Your host will meet you on arrival and transfer you a short distance to your hotel in downtown Saint-Denis. The rest of today is free to relax after your journey to Reunion; there's a pool at the hotel if you want to chill, or the seafront and historic centre of Saint Denis are all easily explored on foot. There'll be a meet-up this evening with your guides and fellow adventurers for a welcome dinner and a briefing on the adventure ahead.

Day 2

The trek begins

Cirque de Mafate, Reunion

Trekking

5.30-6.30hrs · 12km · 828m up · 867m down

Hop in the van for a 45 minute drive to Dos d'Âne, a small village between the sea and the mountains which marks the start point for your grand traverse of the island. The trailhead sets you off into Reunion's famous cirques - a trilogy of mountainous valleys and natural amphitheatres formed by multiple millennia's worth of volcanic activity and erosion. After a short distance you'll begin your descent into the truly stunning Cirque of Mafate via a technical but well-secured trail with some incredible vistas right form the start on the first day of your trek. You'll be following the GRR2 trail, a meandering route which allows trekkers to traverse the cirque in 4 days; Mafate is only accessible by foot which gives the grand traverse a feeling of having gone back in time, with no roads or cars to be seen for several days. Your first stop is at the îlet of Aurère, a small plateau isolated within the rugged terrain. The îlets on Reunion were once the refuge of fugitive slaves known as 'maroons'. On today's last section between Deux-Bras and Aurère, you'll follow the bed of the Rivière des Galets, crossing the river at several points and eventually reaching Piton Cabris Inn, the first of a series of gîtes that you'll be staying in, tucked away in the rugged interior of Reunion's cirques. Settle in for dinner and a well earned night's sleep with your first day of trekking under your belt.

Day 3

Through the heart of the Cirque du Mafate

Trekkers resting at a Gite in the Cirque of Mafate, Reunion.

Trekking

6hrs · 13km · 1000m up · 900m down

Fuel up on breakfast and coffee at the gite before setting off for the next stage through the Cirque of Mafate, continuing along the GRR2. Along this section you'll have ample time to take in the breathtaking scenery of the heart of Mafate as you pass through the charming hamlets of îlet à Malheur, îlet à Bourse, and Grand-Place-les-Hauts. There's a great place to stock up on snacks and supplies at the grocery shop at the Le Pavillon lodge. Descend towards the bridge over the Rivière des Galets which will take you to the western side of the cirque. A steep climb with many steps awaits you here, leading all the way to îlet des Orangers, where you’ll stay for the night nestled in an incredible remote spot after the tough ascent to get there.

Day 4

îlet des Orangers to Marla

Trois-Roches, Reunion

Hiking

6hrs · 12.5km · 1147m up · 513m down

Wake up in a truly memorable location, waiting for the sun to rise above the peaks and light up the valley around you before breakfast and coffee to fuel you up for the day. A final full stage through Mafate awaits as you lace up the boots and set off on the GRR2 from îlet des Orangers, with a scenicic meandering ascent through a rocky ravine taking you to Roche-Plate. Here you'll switch trails to avoid a section of technical passages with steep descents and vertiginous exposed points. You'll take an alternative route to Marla via the geological site of Trois-Roches with its impressive waterfall, an ideal spot for a nice picnic. Finishing up today's route at another picturesque gite at the foot of the Col du Taïbit - a ridgeline that separates the cirques of Mafate and Cilaos.

Day 5

Marla to Cilaos, via the Col du Taïbit

Trekkers ascending the Col du Taïbit, Reunion

Trekking

6-6.5hrs · 11.7km · 784m up · 1200m down

Today kicks off in adventurous fashion with an ascent of a mythical pass: the Col du Taïbit perched at an altitude of 2081 metres. You'll gradually climb the ridgeline, bidding farewell to the Cirque du Mafate which has been your home for the past few days as the route transitions into the Cirque du Cilaos. The Col du Taïbit is a prominent section of a famous trial-running race known as 'The Diagonal of Fools' - you'll be taking it a little easier that the trail runners along the ridge today with your pack in tow. Back on the GRR2 trail, take in the epic expanse of views over the Cirque du Cilaos as you descend towards the town of the same name, this long route dotted with beautiful rivers, waterfalls & canyons. After several days away from civilisation, Cilaos will welcome you to it's friendly mountain town vibe as you settle into a hotel for the next two nights to slow the pace of the trek down a little ahead of the big efforts required on the second half of the Grand Traverse of Reunion in the days to come.

Day 6

Hike, canyon or rest up in Cilaos

Cilaos, Reunion.

Trekking

4.5hrs · 7km · 513m up · 513m down

Today is all about soaking up and exploring Cilaos via one of three options: the relaxed way, the adventurous way, or the super adventurous way. If you want to take a load off your feet and relax in the town today, soaking up your hotel and spa surrounded by the highest mountains on the island, then that's all good and a fine choice! For those keen for more hiking today, your guide will be leading a day-hike along a beautiful trail called 'Le sentier de la Chapelle' to discover the cirque. The day hike takes in a good chunk of the cirque outside of Cilaos with 4-5 hours of hiking, including exploring one of Cilaos' famous canyons to reach an incredible stone cathedral. The other option for you today is to go canyoning - Cilaos is a fantastic place to do this activity, so if you're a fan of getting wet and wild and tackling natural water slides, rappels and jumps into natural pools and wish to tick this off during your time in the Indian Ocean, then this is the place to do it. Please note that this guided activity is not included in the trip cost and is payable locally - the activity costs €70 and your guide can help you arrange it with their local partner company.

Day 7

Cilaos to Piton Des Neiges refuge

Trekkers along a forest path in Cirque du Cilaos, Reunion.

Trekking

4-5hrs · 7.5km · 1361m up · 87m down

Leave Cilaos behind to get back on with the job at hand and kick off the second half of your great crossing of Reunion island. Today is almost all uphill, with a continuous lung-busting but beautiful climb to reach the Caverne Dufour hut, nestled below the Piton des Neiges - the highest point in the Indian Ocean. Bunk down in the mountain refuge here surrounded by more lunar like terrain as you near the summit of this 10,000 feet high volcano which emerged from the sea over 2 million years ago. Alarms will be set for a very early rise in the morning...

Day 8

Sunrise at Piton des Neiges and on to Bourg-Murat

Hiker watching the sunrise over Piton des Neiges, Reunion

Trekking

8-9hrs · 24km · 810m up · 1725m down

Rise early - very early - and roll out of the refuge with the stars still out. As long as the forecast is good - your guide will make the call - you'll wrap up with warm layers and a headtorch and set off around 4am to climb the Piton des Neiges straight from the refuge. The first light of the day will help guide the way towards the summit, allowing you to reach in time for a magical sunrise from the highest point of the Indian Ocean at 3070 meters. Take in this memorable moment, looking out across Reunion island (or at a blanket of cloud below you depending on the conditions) before descending. The summit round trip takes approximately 3 hours, with 600m up and down to get through. This is all before the next stage of the traverse itself after breakfast, so today is a really big day. It is optional to sit out the summit if you wish. The GRR2 will lead you on as you admire fantastic views of the cirque of Cilaos from the Kerveguen hillside, before switching to Bourg Murat and its landscapes of open plains populated by cows. This part of the trail leads you to a beautiful primary forest and a long and at times muddy descent. The final few kilometres take you through open pastures to reach Bourg-Murat, your final stop today at a local guesthouse.

For anyone struggling towards the end of today having done the sunrise summit, you can shave the final 6km and 1.5hrs off and take a transfer from Mare-à-Boue to tonight's guesthouse at Bourg-Murat.

Day 9

Bourg-Murat to the Gîte du Volcan

Trekkers crossing the Plaine des Sables, Reunion.

Trekking

6.5-7hrs · 19km · 1016m up · 362m down

The landscape continues to morph today, having left the cirques behind, you'll trek through plains and pastures and on to a forest before arriving at the panorama of the Nez de Boeuf. Entering the old river canyon here you'll skirt old volcanic craters before reaching the Piton Textor - a summit overlooking the lunar landscape. The final stretch today crosses the splendid Plaine des Sables and its lunar horizon as you reach the refuge at the Piton de la Fournaise volcano (2250m).

Day 10

The final stretch

Sunset at l’Hermitage-les-Bains beach, Reunion.

Trekking

5.5-6hrs · 12.5km · 510m up · 510m down

Another volcano sunrise hike kicks off this morning, however it's a much easier and quicker undertaking compared with the one a few days ago. A 20-minute hike down to the Piton de la Fournaise at around 6am to soak up then incredible light and colours as the twilight changes to the first light of the day. Hike back up to the gite for breakfast and then the final section of your epic traverse gets underway. Trek down further into the volcanic area below passing near a crater called 'Formica Léo' with its tones of ochre and vivid red, then continue your route to the summit of the main crater of the volcano, the Dolomieu crater. The trek officially ends today with the final 6 hours or so of trekking under your belt. You've walked across the bulk of the island, covering 120km and eating into 9000m of elevation gain and 7500m of loss: a truly epic effort! A driver will meet you at the end point to transfer you to Reunion's glistening west coast area and your next accommodation close to the beautiful lagoon beaches at l’Hermitage-les-Bains. Grab a sundowner to toast your achievement while watching the sunset over the Indian Ocean.

Day 11

Soak up the Indian Ocean

Beautiful coral reefs landscape of Reunion island

You've earned the right to do anything you please today. No trip to this part of the world is complete without some time soaking up the incredible coastline and tropical ocean. Your base is ideal for either relaxing and soaking up the beautiful lagoon beach at l’Hermitage-les-Bains, swimming and snorkelling whenever you wish, or if you're keen to pack more adventure in there are a number of activities that your host can help organise for you. Whale and dolphin watching trips are popular from July-October when the humpbacks are around, scuba diving trips are a possibility nearby for those qualified to take a dive on Reunion's coral reefs, or you can take a scenic helicopter flight over the island for a different perspective of the incredible landscape you spent the past 10 days trekking through.

Day 12

The adventure comes to an end

Indian Ocean on Reunion Island.

The time has come to bid a fond farewell to your host as they take you back to Saint Denis for your onward flight back to the real world.

The Area

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Logistics

Starts

Roland Garros Airport (RUN), Saint-Denis, Reunion.

Anytime on Day 1

Ends

Roland Garros Airport (RUN), Saint-Denis, Reunion.

12:00 on Day 12

Transfers

Your host will meet you on arrival at Roland Garros Airport, Reunion island's main gateway located just outside it's capital, Saint Denis. You'll be transferred a short distance into town to your accommodation ahead of meeting up with the rest of the group. On the last day of the trip, your host will drop you back off at the same airport in time for any onward flights. Transfers between Roland Garros Airport and your hotels at the start and end of the trip are provided for any flight arriving on Day 1, and departing on Day 11 of the trip. If you wish to arrive earlier or stay on later, your host can arrange private transfers for an additional cost. See Optional Extras for details.

Travel options

There are direct flights to Roland Garros Airport on Reunion from Paris, Johannesburg, Bangkok, Mauritius & Seychelles. Travellers from myriad origin points across Europe and North America can reach Reunion via one of those five transit points to connect to the direct flights

Day 1

Hotel · Twin share

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Day 2 – Day 4

Mountain refuge · Multi share

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Day 5

Hotel · Twin share

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Day 6

Hotel · Twin share

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Day 7

Mountain refuge · Mixed dorm

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Day 8

Guesthouse · Twin share

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Day 9

Mountain refuge · Multi share

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Day 10

Boutique Hotel · Twin share

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Day 11

Boutique Hotel · Twin share

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Day 12

Departure day

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

What is the food like?

Pork and beans soup, Reunion.

Breakfasts at the hotels are buffet style, involving pastries, fruits, eggs, bread, cheeses and meats plus juices, teas and coffees. At the gîtes & mountain refuges along the route, the food is more basic. Dinner is generally rice, lentils and vegetables with a meat option such as goat and chicken. If you like to end a long day of trekking with a well earned beverage, rum is plentiful on the island, as is the local bottled beer known affectionately as 'Dodo'. Each day along the trek you'll have a picnic lunch which you collect from the gîte each morning before setting off.

A handful of lunches and dinners on this trip are not included at Cilaos and on the coast at the end to allow you to pop into local cafes and restaurants to sample the Creole cuisine on the island. Some popular food and dishes to try whilst in Reunion are:

Cari: The national dish of Reunion Island, which is a type of curry that can be made with meat, fish, or vegetables Palm heart salad: A crunchy salad made from the tender shoot of the coconut palm, also known as the 'millionaire salad' Rougaille sausage: A delicious sausage stew Sweet potatoes cakes: A popular dish in Reunion Island Chouchou: A native pumpkin variety Tomato rougail: A typical Creole sauce Chayote: A vegetable that is best braised and served in a gratin with white sauce and cheese

Vegetarians, vegans and other dietary requirements and allergies can be catered for – please just request this on your passenger info form.

What is the accommodation like?

Mountain refuge, Mafate, Reunion.
Gîtes & mountain refuges along the route

Throughout the traverse, you'll bunk down along the route at a series of gîtes & mountain refuges situated in stunning surroundings. The gîtes & mountain refuges are simple but cosy and characterful. Bathroom facilities are shared - there is hot water at each place. Clean bedding is provided by the refuges, but you'll need to bring your own travel towel as these are not supplied. There are electrical points in the communal dining areas to charge your phone and camera etc... Refuge du Piton des Neiges is the most remote and the most basic. Charging of personal items this night is not permitted due to the limited solar power available. Blankets are provided here, however you'll need to bring a travel bed sheet to fit a single bed for your night's stay here.

Below are the gîtes & mountain refuges you'll stay in, and which size rooms to expect at each.

Auberge du Piton Cabris: 4 bed dorms
Gîte du Cirque: 4 bed dorms
Chez Fanélie César mountain lodge: 4 bed dorms
Refuge du Piton des Neiges: 9 bed & 15 bed dorms
Hydrangea mountain lodge & guesthouse: 4 bed dorms and twin rooms
Gîte du Volcan: 4 bed & 6 bed dorms

Cilaos

After spending 4 days and 3 nights of trekking through the Cirque du Mafate, only accessible by foot with no roads or infrastructure, you'll reach Cilaos in the afternoon of day 5 ready for some creature comforts as the grand traverse pauses to allow you to soak up this beautiful spa town for 2 nights. Your base here is Le Vieux Cep, a 3-star hotel and spa, a newly renovated spot blessed with arcing views of the surrounding mountains. You'll stay in comfortable twin-share rooms with ensuite bathrooms. Le Vieux Cep has a 'wellness oasis' to help you reboot midway through the trek, with jacuzzi to and hammam to soothe away any sore limbs, and even a counter-current pool for a swim in a beautiful setting.

On Reunion's West Coast

Your final two nights of the trip, having completed the traverse, are spent on a beautiful spot on the west coast of Reunion. Located 80 metres from the sandy beach in L'Hermitage-les-Bains, Tropic Appart Hotel is your base to relax or explore more of Reunion on your final day and a bit of the trip. The hotel has cosy twin-share rooms with air conditions and lovely decor, plus an outdoor pool and a tropical garden.

Upgrades

For solo travellers wanting their own space, you can request a solo room upgrade for the 5 nights in hotels on this trip. Please request on booking, as this is subject to availability. See Optional Extras for prices. There is no option for solo rooms at the gîtes & mountain refuges.

This trip has been rated as Challenging

This trek requires a good level of fitness, and ideally previous multi-day trekking experience. You must be capable of hiking all day for several consecutive days on trails of varying difficulty with steep sections on uneven ground. On average, you'll be tackling 900m of elevation gain and 750m of elevation loss each day, with some lung-busting days including day 7 where you'll be summiting Piton des Neiges (3071m) - the highest point of the Indian Ocean.

What if i need to skip an activity?

The only day on which it is feasible to skip the entire day is day 6 where the group remain in Cilaos for 2 nights. There is a planned hike this day, with optional activities such an canyoning. But you do have the option to just take a rest day on this day.

What will I need to carry?

You'll need to carry your own trekking pack throughout the trip. You can leave additional luggage with your host when you set off on day 2, which will be returned to you on the evening of day 5 in Cilaos (where you stay for 2 nights). Additional luggage will then be picked up again on day 7, leaving you to trek with your trekking backpack for days 7-10 when you'll again have any excess luggage delivered to you at the hotel on the coast for the final two nights.

May to November, is Réunion Island's dry season, and the best time for trekking.

May to August are the cooler months, being generally cool and dry, with clear skies and the odd rain shower, especially on the eastern windward side of the island. Temperatures range from 18°C to 26°C (64°F to 79°F), whilst at the higher elevations in the interior during the trek, things can drop significantly, especially at night, ranging from 5°C to 15°C (41°F to 59°F). Frost is even possible at higher altitudes.

September to November are the warmer months, reaching 20°C to 28°C (68°F to 82°F) by November. Higher elevation temperatures remain cooler, but not as cold as earlier months, ranging from 10°C to 20°C (50°F to 68°F). Overall this period sees lower rainfall, but higher humidity and chances of more precipitation in November as the island transitions into its wet season.

This trip is brand new

We’re still waiting to collect any reviews from other travellers on this trip. However, all our hosts go through an extensive vetting process to ensure that your adventure is awesome.

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What do I need to bring?

BAGS

  • Trekking backpack, 40-50 litres with waist straps and waterproof liner
  • Main luggage pack or case. See the FAQ on excess luggage

CLOTHES

  • Waterproof jacket
  • Waterproof trousers
  • Fleece jacket or similar
  • Lightweight jacket for higher altitude and colder sections such as the sunrise summits
  • Warm hat
  • Light gloves for the summit of Piton des Neiges
  • Buff or neckscarf
  • Lightweight trousers/shorts/skirts
  • T-shirts
  • Underwear
  • Several pairs of good quality trekking socks
  • Swimwear
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunhat
  • Sleepwear
  • Hiking boots (worn-in)
  • Sandals

SLEEPING

  • Lightweight single travel sheet, will be needed for the night at the Piton des Neiges refuge (blankets are provided)
  • Travel pillow (the gites provide pillows but at Piton des Neiges refuge your own pillow will come in handy!)

OTHER

  • Universal travel plug adapter
  • Power bank or solar charger
  • Passports (and visas)
  • Travel insurance documents
  • Ear plugs
  • Insect repellent
  • Suncream
  • Personal first-aid kit (inc. blister treatment)
  • Personal items (biodegradable toiletries, sanitary wear etc)
  • Quick-dry towel
  • Alcohol hand-gel
  • Headtorch or torch
  • Reusable water bottle and/or bladder x2 litres minimum
  • Biodegradable wet-wipes
  • Energy bars and snacks - read our article on Best Hiking Snacks
  • Water purification tablets/treatment system if you wish to safely fill up from natural water sources
  • Trekking poles (optional but recommended for the ascents and descents on this trip). These can be easily bought in Saint Denis before your trek starts if you don't bring your own.
*Requests for optional extras can be made after booking on your “My Bookings” page

Single room in L'Hermitage-les-Bains

Payable Before Departure

Single room in L'Hermitage-les-Bains

Per Night

Single room in Saint Denis

Payable Before Departure

Single room in Saint Denis

Per Night

Twin/double room in L'Hermitage-les-Bains

Payable Before Departure

Twin/double room in L'Hermitage-les-Bains

Per Night

Twin/double room in Saint Denis

Payable Before Departure

Twin/double room in Saint Denis

Per Night

Optional Private Room Upgrade for 5 nights at hotels

Payable Before Departure

Optional Private Room Upgrade for 5 nights at hotels

We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity.

What's the number?
It works out on average at 299kg of CO2 emissions per person, including all local transport, accommodation, food, activities, guides, staff and office operations.

The only thing it doesn’t include right now is flights and travel to the destination. We do make an overall estimate across all our customers separately, but as we don’t book flights, have customers from all corners of the world, and no way of reliably knowing their travel plans, we simply can’t include an individual number in the figure on display here. We’ve got a goal to fix that, so that when you book, there is a way to measure and mitigate the carbon emitted by your flight too.

But what does the number mean?
Yep, hard to picture eh? To give you an idea:

  • Driving 1000miles/1609km would be approx. 281kg of CO2 in an average car (or 140.5kg per person if there was 2 of you in it).
  • A return economy class flight London - New York would be approx. 1,619kg (1.66 tonnes) per person.
  • 10 trees in a temperate forest are estimated to remove approx. 250kg of CO2 from the air in a period of 5-10 years.

What are we doing about it?
Our trips are relatively low-carbon by design, and we're working with all our hosts to develop long term carbon reduction plans. We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity, ensuring the protection of the reserve and its wildlife.

Want to know more?
Amazingly, no international travel company has ever publicly published their carbon measurements before, as far as we know. We believe that must change, quickly. So we’re openly sharing the method we used in the hope that other companies will be able to more easily follow suit and build on what we've done so far. You'll find it all here.

The trekking season from May-November is reliable in terms of temperatures and rainfall, since this falls outside of Reunion's rainy season from December to April. Your host is a long term adventure specialist based in Reunion with experience operating activities all over the island. In the event that conditions affect the itinerary, your guides will have several options to pivot to in terms of different routes.

This trip is guided by one qualified and experienced local trekking guide throughout, from day 1 to the end on day 12. You'll have an additional driver at the start and end of the traverse and for your airport transfers to and from Saint Denis.

Excess luggage can be left with your host in Saint Denis on the morning of day 2. They will return your luggage to you at the hotel in Cilaos on the evening of day 5, and collect it again on the morning of day 7. Finally it will be returned to you again at the final hotel in the coast on the evening of day 10.

The water in Reunion is safe for foreign travellers to drink. You'll need to bring a minimum of 2 litres of carrying capacity in bottles or bladders to carry with you throughout the trek. Bear in mind it can be hot and humid on this trek. You can fill up at the gites and refuges, and your guide will advise on further refill opportunities each day. If you wish to safely fill up from natural water sources during the trek, have a read of our guide to the best water filters for adventures

This trip visits locations which can be considered to be remote, where the travel time to the nearest medical facility is likely to be above 12 hours, even with outside assistance. Outside communications in some locations may be limited. An evacuation may require a change of route from the originally planned one and the use of a support vehicle, either privately owned or public transport by land, air or water, to reach a point of medical care. Additional consideration should be given by and to those with pre-existing medical conditions with specific care needs and should be raised with your host before the trip. Those with pre-existing medical conditions should also seek guidance from a health professional prior to travelling. Should you experience health issues during your trip you should inform your guide immediately so the proper care can be provided. All travellers should have suitable and adequate travel insurance in place to provide cover for potential additional costs.

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For customers joining this trip from other international destinations – please also read the official travel advice applicable to your country of residence/origin, as this may differ.

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Travel insurance is compulsory for all of our adventures and you are required to provide your policy information before departing.

Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and the specific activities involved on your adventure. We also strongly recommend it includes cancellation and curtailment insurance, should you be unable to join your trip for specific reasons such as illness.

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All of our group adventures are specially designed for adults to enjoy (18+) as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded. Children can be accommodated on some private departures.

You're always in good company on one of our adventures.

Our trips are typically made up of a mixture of solo travellers and small groups of 2 or 3 friends, with most in their 30s-50s.

Our sociable adventures are solo-friendly by design and naturally attract outdoorsy people with a shared mindset; a love for adventure, a desire to push themselves and meet awesome, like-minded people along the way.

It’s this camaraderie that has so often turned a great adventure into a life-changing one.

Don't just take our word for it:

  • 95% of people rate the group dynamics on our trips 5/5
  • 90% of people recommend joining a trip to make new friends
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All our trips are now guaranteed to run. Once you’ve booked your spot you can immediately make your travel arrangements, no uncertainty, no hanging about (excludes 'request to book' departures). Full details

Flexible payments

Secure your spot with the minimum deposit and pay off the remaining balance in as many instalments as you like, with no interest or fees. Full details

Happiness Guarantee

We’re so confident you’ll have an amazing time we’ll put our money on it. Full details

Full financial protection

To give you complete peace of mind we’re backed by ABTOT, ABTA and ATOL memberships. Full details

Tried & Trusted

We’re rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot with over 1000 verified trip reviews averaging 4.8/5.

Connect before you go

You'll be invited to join a WhatsApp group to get to know each other before your big adventure together. Full details

DEPARTURE DATES

May 2025

Wednesday 14th May 2025

to Sunday 25th May 2025
Guaranteed to run
Early Bird Offer - Next 2 spots available at 10% off
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Go private and split the bill with ease.

Forget complex logistics, we've taken care of all the details to ensure a hassle-free get together. All of the adventure, none of the faff.

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