{"id":125,"date":"2016-01-07T09:47:36","date_gmt":"2016-01-07T08:47:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/?p=125"},"modified":"2019-04-11T13:07:32","modified_gmt":"2019-04-11T12:07:32","slug":"worlds-best-hiking-trekking-destinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/worlds-best-hiking-trekking-destinations\/","title":{"rendered":"The World\u2019s Best Hiking &#038; Trekking Destinations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that hiking is not only great for your body but also for your soul? A trekking trip is the perfect escape from the daily grind because the views are breathtaking, you&#8217;ll challenge your limits and the experience actually makes you happy (Stanford says so). With so many great trails to choose from, we&#8217;re sharing our roundup of the top eight hiking and trekking destinations from around the world. Happy hiking!<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5121 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Machu-Picchu-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Machu-Picchu-2.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Machu-Picchu-2-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Machu-Picchu-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Machu-Picchu-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1080px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1080\/720;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s known as one of the most gruelling, but also one of the most life-changing hikes in the world. The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu takes four days and incorporates three trails: Mollepata, Classic and One Day. The trail will take you on a spiritual journey as you discover the Incan settlements, tunnels and ruins that line the path. Arriving at the ancient city of Machu Picchu will forever remain etched in your memory, for the once forgotten city is now one of the most breathtakingly spectacular places on our planet. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Go there with\u00a0<a href=\"\/t\/66903\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trek Along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 6 destinations in 7 days.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p><em>Travel to: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/i\/nepal-hiking-trekking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Everest <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everest Base Camp<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5123\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5123\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5123 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Everest-base-camp.jpg\" alt=\"Everest-Base-Camp\" width=\"1080\" height=\"775\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Everest-base-camp.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Everest-base-camp-900x646.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Everest-base-camp-1024x735.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Everest-base-camp-211x150.jpg 211w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1080px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1080\/775;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5123\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/valcker\/15094746501\/\">valcker<\/a>\u00a0\/ <a href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\"> CC BY<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One of the mightiest mountains on earth, Mount Everest has captivated travellers for decades. This trek is an adventure of a lifetime, and will see you immersed in the Sherpas\u2019 Buddhist culture, visiting remote monasteries and walking the paths of this gentle Himalayan giant. Be sure to stop by a Nepalese teahouse for a rest on your journey, and take in your surrounds. Many travellers describe this trek as an unforgettable mixture of nature, culture and an extraordinary sense of personal achievement.<\/p>\n<p><em>Go there with\u00a0<a href=\"\/t\/30622\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everest Base Camp &amp; Kala Pattar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 7 destinations in 18 days.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p><em>Travel to: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/i\/nepal-hiking-trekking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hiking and Trekking in Nepal <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glaciers &amp; Northern Lights of Iceland<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5124\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5124\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5124 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Iceland-Northern-Lights.jpg\" alt=\"Iceland-Northern-Lights\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Iceland-Northern-Lights.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Iceland-Northern-Lights-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Iceland-Northern-Lights-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Iceland-Northern-Lights-300x200.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1080px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1080\/720;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5124\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/anieto2k\/20998985864\/\">anieto2k<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/visualhunt.com\">Visual Hunt<\/a> \/ <a href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\"> CC BY-SA<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A magical, unspoilt island on the top of the globe, Iceland draws tourists, scientists and poets alike. They are searching for the Northern Lights, a colourful ballet of light dancing across the night\u2019s sky for those who are lucky enough to catch a show. Iceland is famous for its dramatic landscape; its volcanos, glaciers, hot springs and mountains make Iceland unrivaled in natural beauty. Hiking and trekking trails are plentiful, with there being something for everyone, whether you would like an easy half day hike or a challenging hike to the top of a glacier.<\/p>\n<p><em>Go there with\u00a0<a href=\"\/t\/46394\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trekking in Iceland<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 6 destinations in 8 days.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"><em>See Also: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/days-to-come\/5-reasons-to-visit-iceland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Why Iceland Won 2016: 6 Reasons to Visit Europe\u2019s Far Away Nation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mount Kilimanjaro<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5125 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Kilimanjaro.png\" alt=\"Kilimanjaro-hike\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Kilimanjaro.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Kilimanjaro-900x675.png 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Kilimanjaro-1024x768.png 1024w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1080px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1080\/810;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest freestanding mountain in the world, and at 19,340 feet is also the world\u2019s tallest walkable mountain. Climb this spectacular beauty and you will journey through five different climatic zones to reach the summit. With over 35,000 climbers every year, Mount Kilimanjaro is popular for even inexperienced climbers as it requires no technical equipment or ropes. Don\u2019t let that fool you though, as successfully climbing from Mount Kilimanjaro&#8217;s desert shadows to her snow crowned peak is a magnificent achievement.<\/p>\n<p><em>Go there with\u00a0<a href=\"\/t\/19220\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kilimanjaro-Lemosho\/Shira via Barafu with Crater Camp<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 2 destinations in 11 days.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grand Canyon Hike<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5126\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5126\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5126 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Grand-Canyon.jpg\" alt=\"Grand-Canyon\" width=\"1080\" height=\"673\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Grand-Canyon.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Grand-Canyon-900x561.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Grand-Canyon-1024x638.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1080px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1080\/673;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5126\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/aigle_dore\/5824868343\/\">Moyan_Brenn<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/visualhunt.com\">Visual hunt<\/a> \/ <a href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\"> CC BY<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One of the world\u2019s seven natural wonders, the Grand Canyon is a travel through time. At an extraordinary 2 billion years old, hiking through its endless multicoloured rock formations is an opportunity to experience the beauty of natural architecture. The three rims of the Grand Canyon (south, north and west) offer vastly different experiences, due to their geographic locations and the fact that they lie hundreds of miles apart. To get the most out of your hike, be sure to camp under the stars, keep an eye out for wildlife, learn all about the cultural history of the area and take in the dramatic scenery.<\/p>\n<p><em>Go there with\u00a0<a href=\"\/t\/68742\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grand Canyon Rim To Rim Hiking<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 1 destination in 5 days.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patagonia<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5128 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Patagonia-2.jpg\" alt=\"Patagonia\" width=\"1080\" height=\"718\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Patagonia-2.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Patagonia-2-900x598.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Patagonia-2-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Patagonia-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1080px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1080\/718;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Barren and wild, Patagonia is enormous, silent and beautiful. Occupying South America&#8217;s southern tip, Patagonia is host to a landscape of jagged peaks, sparkling waterfalls, and glacial lakes. Most hikers choose one of two tracks in the Parque Nacional Torres del Paine: the \u201cW\u201d or the \u201cCircuit\u201d. Apart from the extraordinary landscape that has been compared to only the deep Amazon and remote Alaska, hikers are welcomed by the thousands of penguins that line its windblown shore.<\/p>\n<p><em>Go there with\u00a0<a href=\"\/t\/61479\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great Patagonian Traverse<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 9 destinations in 15 days.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">El Camino de Compostela<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5129\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5129\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5129 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Cathedral-de-Santiago-de-Compostela-Spain.jpg\" alt=\"Cathedral-de-Santiago-de-Compostela-Spain\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Cathedral-de-Santiago-de-Compostela-Spain.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Cathedral-de-Santiago-de-Compostela-Spain-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Cathedral-de-Santiago-de-Compostela-Spain-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Cathedral-de-Santiago-de-Compostela-Spain-300x200.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1080px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1080\/720;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5129\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/elentir\/6876182643\/\">Contando Estrelas<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/visualhunt.com\">Visual hunt<\/a> \/ <a href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\"> CC BY-SA<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Follow in the footsteps of thousands of medieval pilgrims with this hike of a different kind. The Camino de Santiago is the name given to any of the routes taken to the shrine of the apostle St. James the Great. His shrine is located in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in northwestern Spain. The journey there, also known as \u201cThe Way of St. James\u201d, follows a winding path that passes many churches, monasteries and different landscapes.<\/p>\n<p><em>Go there with\u00a0<a href=\"\/t\/69596\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">El Camino Stage 5 Sarria To Santiago<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 6 destinations in 8 days.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"><em>See Also: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/days-to-come\/socals-best-kept-secrets-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3 Epic SoCal Day Trips When You\u2019ve Already Done it All<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n<h2>Trolltunga<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3094\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3094\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3094 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/10135865576_12883b37b4_k.jpg\" alt=\"Trolltunga-Norway\" width=\"1080\" height=\"712\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/10135865576_12883b37b4_k.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/10135865576_12883b37b4_k-900x593.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/10135865576_12883b37b4_k-1024x675.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1080px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1080\/712;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3094\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by alexemanuelkoch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The famous Trolltunga is in the Hardanger region of breathtaking mountainous Norway. Considered to be one of the most spectacular walks in the entire country, Trolltunga stretches about 20 km and takes approximately 12\u00a0hours to complete. The walk starts in Skjeggedal, and there are plenty of great nature experiences along the way. Walking season runs approximately from mid-June to mid-September. You can also reach the summit on a Via Ferrata or on skis or snowshoes.<\/p>\n<p><em>Go there with <a href=\"\/t\/46371\" target=\"_blank\">Norwegian Fjord Hiking Tour<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"\/t\/46371\" target=\"_blank\">:<\/a> 1 destination in 7 days.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that hiking is not only great for your body but also for your soul? A trekking trip is the perfect escape from the daily grind because the views are breathtaking, you&#8217;ll challenge your limits and the experience actually makes you happy (Stanford says so). 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