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Take a look at our top 20 adventure trekking holidays perfect for those wanting to travel alone and share the experience with like-minded walkers.

ONE-WEEK MOUNT TOUBKAL TREK

Our classic Moroccan trek is the perfect holiday to meet fellow travellers whilst staying in locations popular with other international trekkers. Our excellent local guides are renowned for making sure everyone is looked after from start to finish and this adds to the all-round social experience. Everything is taken care of right down to enjoying the dramatic scenery and summit of Mount Toubkal! With all meals and airport transfers included, plus plenty of 5* reviews, One Week Toubkal is the perfect choice!

>> Take me to Mount Toubkal

WALK THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO ON A SELF-GUIDED ADVENTURE

Taking on a self-guided adventure on your own may sound intimidating, but the benefits of going for it are huge - set a pace which works for just you, stop wherever and whenever you want and feel free to be whisked away by whatever takes your fancy. Whilst you can go solo on any of our self-guided adventures and enjoy the space travelling completely alone can offer, we especially recommend walking the Camino Way. The Camino is a true journey, a pilgrimage completed by many for religious purposes but also by many more seeking to complete the route for their own reasons. Walking this iconic route is famous not just for its beautiful scenes of rural countryside but also the people you come across and the stories you hear as you walk. Going solo is great here as it lends itself to meeting fascinating people, often much more than when you travel in a group or couple. Choose from routes in Portugal and Spain to find the journey that’s right for you.

>> Pick a self-guided Camino route

WALKING AND SAFARI HOLIDAY IN SOUTH AFRICA

Walking as a solo traveller in South Africa can be a daunting prospect, so this unique holiday which takes place in some of the world’s finest game reserves and national parks of Northern South Africa and the Kingdom of Swaziland / eSwatini, should be on anyone’s short-list.  The focus is on walking but the trip includes some game drives too to ensure you’ll see the full spectacle of the Africa wildlife. You’ll walk in the Blyde River Canyon before a Big 5 walking safari and game drive in Kruger National Park – a gem of South Africa and home to elephant, lion, giraffe, zebra, many species of antelope as well as birds and small animals such as warthogs. Crossing the border to the Kingdom of Swaziland / eSwatini, you’ll explore the remote mountainous reserve of Malalotja. Continuing on we visit Hluhluwe and the surrounding nature reserve in Zululand for game drives and a unique walking safari. On the way to the Drakensberg, we visit the Zululand Battlefield and the finale will be walking in the Drakensberg Mountains showing off some of the most dramatic and breath-taking scenery in South Africa.

>> Take me walking and on safari in South Africa

GUATEMALA VOLCANO TREKKING HOLIDAY

Another KE Bestseller, this holiday always has good group sizes. It’s popular with single travellers and although you may be really sociable, you may also want your own space. So, there is a single supplement option to have your own room and tent throughout the whole of this holiday. Summit Seven of Guatemala's highest volcanoes and chill out and relax in Antigua and at Lake Atitlan.

>> Take me to Guatemala

JORDAN'S WADI RUM AND PETRA

Jordan is famed for the friendliness of its people and the outstanding hospitality. Still it’s not the easiest place for solo travellers to negotiate their way around without time on their hands so what better way to pack all the highlights into 8 days than choosing to join a small group. Our easier walking trip allows you to explore the vastness of Wadi Rum, fall asleep under the desert sky at a Bedouin camp, climb the highest peak in Jordan – Jebel Um Adaami (1832m) and spend a full day exploring the archaeological jewel of Petra. Unmissable.

>> Take me to Jordan

CORSICA HAUTE ROUTE – THE COMPLETE GR20

You’ll stay in mixed accommodation on this holiday so you will definitely have a sociable time during this challenging trek which walks the complete route from north to south. Exchange email addresses while enjoying the views from the granite peaks over the dramatic coastline, as you trek across the spine of this beautiful island.

>> Take me to Corsica

ALBANIA’S ACCURSED MOUNTAINS

Wild Albania is a remote, beautiful, intriguing and mind-blowing destination; you will never receive a warmer welcome than from the local people here. You can opt for a single room in the hotels, but most of the accommodation throughout the trek is shared as you stay in traditional mountain homestays and village accommodation where you’ll enjoy real local hospitality. No need to worry about exchange rates after Brexit, this holiday is all inclusive from the minute you land.

>> Take me to Albania

WALKING HOLIDAYS ON THE CAPTIVATING CAPE VERDE ISLANDS

This wonderful archipelago is a rising star of a walking destination with a scintillating mix of volcanic landscapes, lush scenery and Creole Portuguese-African hospitality. What could be better than island-hopping just off the coast of Africa – with some world-class easier walking every day? We think that this is a knock-out of a trip and now’s the time to visit the islands before the word gets out…

>> Take me to Cape Verde

CHOQUEQUIRAO TO MACHU PICCHU

Another iconic trek for the bucket list – but without the crowds on the main Inca Trail! While relaxing in the mess tent, you’ll find yourself chatting over the highlights of your day with your new found friends. Was it the dramatic views down the Apurimac canyon, the incredible sunset on the Llama terraces or the anticipation of Machu Picchu that is the topic of conversation?

>> Take me to Peru

NEPAL - LAMJUNG HIMAL TREK

For the traveller setting out alone, it’s not feasible without spending vast amounts of money to enjoy a supported camping trek in Nepal. If you’ve never done one before, this trek along a superb ridge-top in a little-known part of the Annapurna, is one of the best ways to try out this traditional way of visiting the Himalaya. The price includes the hire of a free sleeping bag and down jacket so it’s perfect for beginners – you don’t even have to buy the kit. With fantastic views of all the Annapurna range, this is a world-class trip at an achievable entry-level.

>> Take me trekking in Nepal

WILD TUSCANY

A lovely setting for solo travellers can be a centre-based walking holiday, giving you the chance to relax each night at the same base with new friends made during the week – especially if the relaxation time includes beautiful Tuscan food and wine. Set amongst the Apennines of Tuscany in a beautiful farmhouse with swimming pool, vineyard and orchards, you’ll enjoy wine-tasting and mouth-watering local food, while walking it all off (hopefully) in the mountains each day. A real taste of the true Tuscan countryside and culture.

>> Take me walking in Tuscany

CHOMOLHARI BASE CAMP AND THE BONTE LA

Bhutan is a Shangri La, but with strict rules for visas and travel it is not the easiest of countries to visit. However, our classic holiday which treks across three high passes and of course visits the famous ‘Tiger’s Nest’ Monastery, takes care of all of that for you. You can just relax and enjoy this spectacular circuit trek in the comfort and safety of your fully guided group.

>> Take me to Bhutan

TREK THE FANN MOUNTAINS IN TAJIKISTAN AND EXPLORE SILK ROAD CITIES IN UZBEKISTAN

Sounds exciting doesn’t it? It’s a fact that if you choose an adventure in Central Asia, most people you know won’t have been - and might not even have heard of either of these two countries. One of the world’s best ranges to go for an off-the-beaten-track trek, the fact that the Fann Mountains remain little-visited mean you can expect untouched mountain scenes, pristine wild camping sites between crystal-clear lakes and genuine encounters with local people who see very few tourists. With routes and trails formed by shepherd trods and an undeveloped trekking infrastructure, it's a place you’ll want a local guide to show you the ways. Go solo and join one of our groups on your own to experience a still undiscovered range for yourself, and then top it all off with an exploration of the unique architectural wonders found in Uzbekistan’s mosaic-patterned cities.

>> Take me to the Fann Mountains

SUMMIT THE HIGHEST PEAKS IN ALBANIA, KOSOVO, MONTENEGRO AND MACEDONIA ON A BALKAN ADVENTURE

Like the idea of joining a group of strangers and taking on a challenge together, all whilst trekking in an off-the-beaten-path part of Europe? Then this is the adventure for you. We’ve taken the four highest peaks in four Balkan countries (because honestly, how many people can say they’ve climbed them?) and combined them into one epic mountain journey. Not just about the summits, you can expect dramatic mountain scenery, remote, wild landscapes and to experience a part of the world steeped in unique culture and traditions too. Moments like taking a ferry through the fjord landscape of Lake Koman before a night in Albania’s bustling capital make this one unforgettable week away.

>> Learn more: Travelling solo in the Balkans - How I explored this region across 3 incredible adventures

>> Take me to the Balkans

WALK AMONGST THE MOST STUNNING MOUNTAINS IN THE WORLD - THE KARAKORAM, PAKISTAN

Pakistan’s Karakoram mountains are simply like no others, and we should know - we’ve been trekking there since the 80s. Whilst it still presents as a challenging destination in the minds of many, it’s definitely a place which is on the up, with new easier visa regulations and the feather in the cap of a visit from the British royals this year. Our trekking and walking holidays in the region are how plenty of solo travellers have discovered this beautiful part of the world. In 2019 we relaunched KE’s first trekking peak trip, Gondogoro Peak and the Hush Valley, an adventure which makes the expedition-style sense of exploration you get from trekking here accessible to any regular hillwalker. Receive a warm welcome in the Hushe valley before heading into the mountains and acclimatise, ready for a rewarding ascent of the 5650m high Gondogoro Peak.

>> Take me to Pakistan

GO TO BEIRUT AND BEYOND: DISCOVER LEBANON'S MOUNTAIN TRAILS

The FCO advice for Lebanon changed just last year making it much more accessible, and since then it’s become one of our bestsellers, with travellers enticed by the combination of a fascinating east meets west culture and stunning mountain trails. An unforgettable place to experience on a solo walking holiday and still little-visited by many western travellers, the best way to explore is as part of a guided group. Join in Beirut but then go beyond to experience Lebanon’s rural mountains and canyons. Trek some of the best sections of the Lebanon Mountain Trail and to the top of the highest peak in the Levant, walk amongst ancient trees in the Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve and visit ancient ruins at Baalbek and Byblos.

>> Read more: 7 reasons Lebanon should be on your travel radar

>> Take me to Lebanon

CLIMB KILIMANJARO AND CONQUER ONE OF THE SEVEN SUMMITS

One of the best challenges you can complete as a solo traveller. Kilimanjaro is a mountain for everyone - anyone willing to get fit and prepared to do a lot of walking can reach the top. It’s all about the journey to the summit, which is why solo travellers get such a kick out of taking it on; join a group of ready-made friends, united in a single goal, and start walking through ever-changing landscapes, all spurred on by our incredible leaders and guides who’ll have you laughing even at 5800m. Once you’ve made it, you’ll be able to say you’ve stood on the highest free standing mountain in the world, the highest point in Africa and one of the world’s Seven Summits - all on a solo holiday.

>> Choose our route up Kilimanjaro

A little preparation can help you feel more secure about travelling alone. We’ve put together answers to some of the most commonly asked questions, to help you feel more secure about travelling as a solo traveller.

>> Solo Travel – The Facts!