In this OUTDOORSmagic advertorial, walking and trekking company Exodus presents us with a few holiday ideas for 2007.
With over 150 walks and treks, Exodus is the leading walking and trekking company worldwide. With so many trips to choose from, we’ve selected a couple of extraordinary ideas for 2007.
Chile
Trip Code: TAW
Grade B (Moderate)
You’ll explore the magnificent Torres del Paine National Park and hike to a stunning viewpoint from where you can see three separate glaciers and all the park lakes. On to the Atacama Desert, the driest desert in the world, to spend time trekking in Cornizas and the Moon Valley, around the black altiplano lakes and the salt lake where there’s the chance to see llama and vicuna. There is also the option to take a trip to see the El Tatio geyser before flying back to Santiago.
No. of days: 17
2007 Departures: January, February, March, October, November and December
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Namibia
Trip Code: TZN
Grade C (Strenuous)
Explore the beautiful scenery of one of the world’s most fascinating countries. Walk through the magnificent Naukluft Mountains, through the sand dunes of the Namib Desert, and past lonely quiver trees and unique wildlife. Hiking in Fish River Canyon is perhaps the highlight of this trip. Along its 85km length, the canyon trail provides a consistently exhilarating backdrop, passing plunging gullies and flying buttresses glowing pink and yellow in the changing light.
No. of days: 15
2007 Departures: May, June, July, August and September
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Iceland
Trip Code: TSE
Grade B/C (Moderate/Strenuous)
In just one exciting week this trek explores some of Iceland’s most impressive landscapes, from the rugged coast through to dramatic volcanic highlands. Walking through the Fjallabak region in southern Iceland, our route follows the Eldgja volcanic fissure, passing through craters, lavaflows, lakes and canyons. If you visit within the month of June there is 24 hours of daylight, allowing you to witness the spectacular ‘midnight sun’.
No. of days: 8
2007 Departures: June, July and August
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Morocco
Trip code: TMM
Grade C (Strenuous)
Mt Toubkal, at 4,167m above sea level, is North Africa's highest peak. From the summit the plains of Marrakech roll away to the north, the Anti Atlas mountains to the south, whilst to the east and west the jagged tooth-like peaks of the High Atlas complete the panoramic views. En route to the summit, the trail passes through remote Berber villages, unchanged for centuries, giving a fascinating insight into a bygone way of life.
No. of days: 8
2007 Departures: April, May, June, July, August and September
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Tanzania
Trip code: TYR or TYW
Grade C/D (Strenuous/Tough)
From the summit of Kilimanjaro it is possible to see the curvature of the planet with the naked eye. Rising from the lush forests of the surrounding plains, this glacier capped volcano reaches up three miles (or 5895m) into the earth's stratosphere, creating the highest point on the African continent. Unlike most other travel companies, Exodus offers you two routes: the less crowded and slightly easier Rongai or the Shira, taking an extra day to avoid crowds and far better acclimatisation.
Shira Route (11 days)
Rongai Route (8 days)
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Nepal
Trip code: TNT
Grade C (Strenuous)
The Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful countries in the world. At its heart lies the magnificent Mount Everest, the highest point on the Earth's surface. Whilst the summit maybe the preserve of the mountaineer, the route to Base Camp is within reach of the experienced trekker. Following the classic route through the Sherpa heartland, and therefore in the footsteps of the great climbing parties, this is perhaps the greatest trek of them all.
No. of days: 19
2007 Departures: January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December
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Peru
Trip code: TPJ
Grade B (Moderate)
The Inca Trail is easily the most famous trek in South America and a 'must' for any walker. Constructed as an ancient highway linking the Inca capital of Cuzco with the lost city of Machu Picchu, it has been restored creating one of the most stunning treks in South America. Although Machu Picchu is the ultimate goal, the trail passes through a wonderful mountain landscape of cloud forest and snow-capped Andean peaks.
No. of days: 16
2007 Departures: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December
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Ethiopia
Trip Code: TYE
Grade C (Strenuous)
The Simien is probably the most beautiful mountain range in Africa. Vast and unique, the highland plateau is capped by a dramatic skyline of jagged volcanic plugs and split by deep gorges and gullies. The views across this landscape are breathtaking: the striking towers and formations having been described as 'the chess pieces of the Gods'. This trek takes us to both the highland and rural lowland areas, with an ascent of Ras Dashen, the highest peak in Ethiopia at 4546m, and the fourth highest in Africa. A haven to many endemic species of wildlife and flora, including the Gelada baboon and Walia Ibex, the Simien National Park has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
No. of days: 15
2007 Departures: February, April, October, November and December
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Nepal
Trip Code: TNQ
Grade C (Strenuous)
The mountain Kingdom of Nepal is arguably one of the most beautiful countries on earth. From the heights of Mt. Everest to the wildlife of Chitwan National Park, it is a land of variety, colour and simply breathtaking landscapes.
The Annapurna Circuit, one of Nepal's classic treks, offers more variety than any other equivalent length trek, taking us through virtually every type of scenery that Nepal has to offer. There are superb views of the Annapurnas and Dhaulagiri, and an amazing variety of landscapes ranging from sub-tropical to alpine and arid semi-desert akin to Tibet. This trek is also an excellent introduction to walking in Nepal.
No of days: 24
2007 Departures: March, April, September, October, November and December
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Italy, Switzerland
Trip Code: TWW
Grade C/D (Strenuous/Tough)
At just under four and a half thousand metres in height, the Matterhorn is probably the world’s most instantly recognisable mountain. Described as being one of the most beautiful treks in the world, this new circuit of the Matterhorn takes in alpine meadows, larch forests, rugged cols, high balcony paths, glacier crossings and views of all sides of the Matterhorn, as well as 25 other peaks of more than 4,000m.
No. of days: 10
2007 Departures: July and August
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