Best Trekking Destinations Worldwide

Quick answer: Multi-day adventures for serious hikers. These 12 routes are bucket-list.

This guide ranks top picks by traveler reviews and value.

1. Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

4 days, 26 miles.

2. Annapurna Circuit, Nepal

12-21 days.

3. Everest Base Camp, Nepal

14 days.

4. Tour du Mont Blanc, EU

11 days through 3 countries.

5. Torres del Paine W, Chile

5 days.

6. Salkantay Trek, Peru

5-day Inca Trail alternative.

7. West Highland Way, Scotland

8 days, 96 miles.

8. Camino de Santiago, Spain

30+ days.

9. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

7 days.

10. Larapinta Trail, Australia

12 days outback.

11. Pacific Crest Trail (US)

5 months for full.

12. Tour de Vanoise, France

8 days Alps.

Plan Your Trip

FAQs

Plan length?

5-14 days.

Best time?

Shoulder season.

Budget?

Mid-range: $130-220/day.