Looking to make your overseas trek even more special? Then add an extension - whether it's for an additional activity, a spot of sightseeing, or a bit of time to unwind and reflect on what you've just accomplished. Here are our 15 favourites:
KILIMANJARO
One of the most popular Kili
bike rides takes you across the African savannah to the Ngorongoro Crater, located in one of the world’s most abundant game reserves.
As well as the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, there's also
wildlife watching in the Serengeti National Park, with zebras, lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, rhinoceros, monkeys and more.
If it's R&R that appeals then the beaches of
Zanzibar fit the bill perfectly, an idyllic island paradise just 20 minutes by plane from the Tanzanian capital of Dar es Salaam.
Kilimanjaro treks
EVEREST BASE CAMP
Take in more of the stunning Nepalese mountain scenery by trekking all or part of the
Annapurna Circuit, which provides breathtaking 360-degree views of the Himalayas.
Nepal is also one of the very best places in the world for
whitewater rafting - not surprising given its mountains and over 6,000 fast-flowing rivers.
Made it to Base Camp but want to look down rather than up at Mount Everest? A
mountain flight out of Kathmandu will take you above the clouds.
Everest Base Camp treks
MACHU PICCHU
Lake Titicaca makes an ideal stopping point after a Machu Picchu trek and there you'll see the floating islands of the indigenous Uro people - made (and constantly remade) from reeds.
Extend your Machu Picchu adventure with a cycling trip - you can mountain bike through the Andes all the way to the
Amazon rainforest in less than a week.
Machu Picchu treks
GREAT WALL OF CHINA
The
Terracotta Warriors were the most significant archeological find of the 20th century - over 8,000 life-size soldiers, horses and chariots. The excavation site now doubles as a museum.
Step back in time in the centre of Beijing at the
Forbidden City, the Chinese imperial palace between 1420 and 1912 for 24 emperors for the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Depending on your finish location, another option after a Great Wall of China trek is visiting the famous
giant panda breeding and research centre in Sichuan's capital city Chengdu.
Great Wall of China treks
GRAND CANYON
After trekking one of the seven natural wonders of the world, celebrate in
buzzing Las Vegas, with its glitzy hotels and vibrant nightlife.
North American treks
THE ATLAS MOUNTAINS AND MOROCCO
Mount Toubkal is the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains and a focal point for many treks but the region also features some of the best
single-track mountain bike trails in the world.
If it's retail therapy rather than MTB trails for you, then the
souks of Marrakech are an incredible shopping experience with the alleyways a riot of colours and smells.
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ICELAND
Close to home and the fastest-growing trekking location in recent years, Iceland's spectacular landscapes provide many added bonuses, including the chance of seeing the
Northern Lights.
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