From an iconic ancient pilgrimage to classic Himalayan challenges, we share 10 of the best long-distance treks for beginners
Trekking has been an enormous part of my life for decades. It has taken me through some of the most jaw-dropping landscapes on the planet, and I have met people from all over the world and made lasting friendships on the trail.
Above all, trekking brings me a sense of peace and escapism that is so seldom found in other activities. On the trail, my mind clears of all the distractions of the modern world and settles into a wonderfully uncomplicated routine: hike, rest, repeat. On that note, I’d encourage anyone to hit the trails and find the kind of headspace you simply can’t get from a city break or beach holiday.
As such, we’ve picked out the best long-distance treks for beginners from our small-group travel specialists, G Adventures. We are big fans of G Adventures, and I have used them for several treks, including Kilimanjaro and Everest Base Camp. We’ve also travelled with them on active trips to Myanmar and New Zealand, and tours to Vietnam and Cambodia, Costa Rica, India and, most recently, Kia’s solo trip to China.
10 best long-distance treks for beginners
G Adventures uses a physical grading system from one to five to indicate the level of activity on their adventure tours, with one being easy and five being challenging. We’ve mostly opted for treks graded level four or five, or ‘demanding’ or ‘challenging’ respectively. These are often high-altitude treks or tours that contain more strenuous activities.
While that may sound a touch intimidating, the daily distances are manageable, with rest days built into the itineraries, and the routes make use of relatively comfortable accommodation that should suit those with limited trekking experience. As such, all of these long-distance treks are considered accessible to most healthy travellers.
1. Camino de Santiago, Spain
Duration: 10 days
Price: From $1,447
Physical rating: 3 – Average
More info: Camino de Santiago Encompassed
The gentle Camino de Santiago makes for a tranquil introduction to multi-day hiking, as unlike remote mountain routes, the well-signed Camino passes through villages and towns nearly every day, meaning you’re never far from food, accommodation and conveniences.
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