Climbing to the world’s tallest peaks is a high priority on many people’s bucket lists. For the experienced mountaineer, the tallest mountains like Everest are an attainable goal, but for others, completing a smaller trek is just as much of an accomplishment. See the world from a new perspective and hop on one of these epic tours to scale the most incredible peaks across the globe.
10 Trek To Everest Base Camp, Nepal
Scaling Mount Everest isn’t the only reason to go trekking in Nepal. Travelers who want the experience of seeing this massive peak without having to climb the mountain can embark on the adventure of a lifetime on a 12-day (approximately) trek to Everest Base Camp from Lukla. Travelers will trek with a guide, staying in Sherpa villages along the way and reaching Everest Base Camp at a maximum altitude of 5,364 meters at the base camp, usually on day 8.
- Tour: Everest Base Camp Trek
- Duration: 12 Days
- Cost: From $1,315 USD per person
9 Climb Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Kilimanjaro is the tallest peak on the African Continent, standing at 5,895 meters. It’s located in Tanzania and entices hikers from around the world each year to the summit through one of the various routes up the mountain. This tour takes approximately six days and follows the Machame Route. The Machame is one of the most popular routes (along with the Rongai Route) up the mountain because the acclimatization to the high altitude along this trail gives hikers a better chance of successfully reaching the summit. Only around 50% of hikers reach the summit of Kilimanjaro, so selecting a route with a high success rate is critical to making the most of the experience.
- Tour: 6-Day Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour Through Machame Route
- Duration: 6 days
- Cost: From $1,095 USD per adult
8 Scale Mount Everest, Nepal
Experienced trekkers and mountaineers can join the expedition of a lifetime and scale the world’s tallest peak, Mount Everest, in 2023. At 8,850 meters above sea level, climbing Mount Everest is no small feat and takes months to years of preparation to do successfully. The journey starts with a few nights in Kathmandu, followed by the trek to Everest Base Camp. Then, when the time is right, the group attempts to head for the summit.
- Tour: Mount Everest Expedition 2023
- Duration: Approximately 61 days
- Cost: From $46,153.85 USD per adult
7 Visit Machu Picchu Via Salkantay, Peru
Although certainly not the tallest peak in the world, Salkantay is a beautiful mountain in Peru that travelers can see and hike to as an alternative to the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Over the course of 5 days on the Salkantay Trek, travelers hike toward Machu Picchu through snowcapped mountains and lush jungle terrain. They sleep at campsites and hostels along the way, eventually reaching Machu Picchu on the fifth day.
- Tour: 5-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu with Optional Hot Spring Bath
- Duration: 5 days
- Cost: From $435 USD per person
6 Summit Mount Toubkal, Morocco
Mount Toubkal is North Africa’s highest mountain, with the summit sitting at 4,167 meters above sea level. This is an epic adventure that only takes a couple of days but is a memorable experience. Fly into Marrakech to join this excursion.
- Tour: Mount Toubkal Trek 2 days
- Duration: 2 days
- Cost: From $231.47 USD per adult
5 Trek To Annapurna Base Camp, Nepal
Annapurna is a gorgeous mountain in the Annapurna mountain range in the Gandaki Province of Nepal. The mountain itself is the 10th tallest in the world, with a peak of 8,091 meters above sea level. Trekking to its base camp alone is an epic adventure that takes around two weeks to complete. The Annapurna Circuit is incredibly scenic, and this tour includes a relaxing stop at the Jhinu Danda Hot Spring.
- Tour: 14-Day Private Annapurna Base Camp Trek
- Duration: 14 days
- Cost: From $1,090 USD per adult
4 Mount Rinjani Trekking, Indonesia
See the wild side of Indonesia on an epic day trek to the rim of Mount Rinjani. The tour is operated by an eco-friendly trekking company called Green Rinjani Trekking, so travelers can feel positive about the impact their business has on the local economy and environment. This trek is a great reason to add Lombok to your Indonesia itinerary.
- Tour: Rinjani Trekking 1 day Trek To the rim via senaru 2,642m
- Duration: 1 day
- Cost: From $155.77 USD per adult
3 Tour Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, USA
Mount Rainier is a large volcano in the Cascade Mountain Range of America’s Pacific Northwest. This crown jewel of Mount Rainier National Park in Washington is worth visiting to see, even if you’re just hiking with a view of it rather than climbing it.
- Tour: Touring and Hiking in Mt. Rainier National Park
- Duration: 10-11 hours
- Cost: From $190 USD per adult
2 Climb A Volcano In Guatemala
Travelers who find themselves in Antigua, Guatemala, can consider summitting the Acatenango Volcano in an overnight adventure. The tour includes hot chocolate, tent accommodation (with sleeping bags), and a delicious lunch, dinner, and breakfast.
- Tour: Overnight Volcano Acatenango Hiking Adventure
- Duration: 2 days
- Cost: From $90 USD per adult
1 Bike Up Mount Fuji, Japan
Why hike Mount Fuji when you can bike it? This unique tour gives cyclists a chance to ascend Mount Fuji to the highest point, which bicycles can reach in just half a day. Standing at 3,776 meters, Fuji is Japan’s tallest peak and is an iconic sight in the country.
- Tour: Mount Fuji Ascent Bike Tour: Ride up and down the mountain!
- Duration: 4 to 6 hours
- Cost: From $593.44 USD per adult