Berliner Höhenweg: A Rugged Hut-To-Hut Trek in the Zillertal Alps
03-01-2023Are you ready for a wild hiking adventure? Then the Berliner Höhenweg should definitely be on your list. The challenging route leads through the high alpine terrain of the Zillertal Alps. With two tough mountain passes and the as...
Menalon Trail Greece: Hiking in the Peloponnese
30-11-2022The Menalon Trail in Arcadia, in the Peloponnese. It doesn't get much more Greek. Sure, islands like Crete and Corfu are stunning for their perfect combination of mountain and sea, but the 'real' Greece can be found on foot deep in Greece's...
Camino Del Norte: Via the Spanish Coast to Santiago
01-11-2022Santiago de Compostela is a familiar name to pilgrims; for more than 1,000 years, many feet have walked to this Spanish destination. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people visit the cathedral in this city, having completed a journey of...
Hut-To-Hut Hiking in Slovenia? These Are Your Best Options!
27-10-2022Slovenia makes your hiking heart beat faster! Especially in the Julian Alps and Triglav National Park. Get lost in the beautiful forests and discover emerald blue glacial lakes. Enjoy nature and discover some of the most breathtaking landsc...
Walking in La Gomera: The Best Routes For Your Walking Holidays
26-10-2022La Gomera is not a secret for enthusiasts anymore, but thankfully the island still is not on the radar of the mass tourist. No all-in hotels, no fighting over beach chairs and no fish 'n chips. This is La Gomera, the green pearl of the Cana...
Camino Portugués: Towards Santiago From Portugal
19-10-2022Santiago de Compostela is one of the most famous destinations for pilgrims in the world. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people visit the cathedral in this city, having often completed a journey of many kilometres on foot along a Camin...
Hiking in Tenerife? Self-Guided With These Tips!
18-10-2022Welcome to Tenerife, the Canary Island of eternal spring. Spring? Absolutely, temperatures here never actually dip below 20 Celsius. That is why everyone knows someone who regularly flies to Tenerife or one of the other Canary Islands. Ther...
The Corfu Trail - Explore the Island From Head to Toe
18-10-2022Hiking the Corfu Trail? Explore the island from head to toe that takes you from south to north. The island is known for its welcoming people and diverse sightseeing. Hike the entire island in just 9 days and enjoy the green nature, long gol...
Palaronda Trek: 4 Days of Pale di San Martino Magic
07-10-2022So you want more Dolomites? The Palaronda Trek is as Dolomites as can be! The Pale di San Martino or the Pale Group is the largest massif of the Dolomites and this rugged group of mountains hosts the spicy and legendary 4-day Palaronda Trek...
Camino Francés: The Classic Pilgrimage Route to Santiago
06-10-2022Santiago de Compostela is well known to everyone. For over 1,000 years pilgrims have walked to this place to visit the tomb of the apostle James in the cathedral. The Camino Francés is the most popular route to complete this journey....
Alta Via del Granito: From Hut to Hut in the Lagorai
03-10-2022The Alta Via del Granito, just not any Alta Via. It's the Italian name for High Trail and in Northern Italy and the Dolomites you can find a lot of them. You may have heard or you even may have hiked Bookatrekking.com bestsellers Alta Via 1...
Hiking in Albania - Discover the Albanian Alps & Riviera
28-09-2022Hiking in Albania, where to start? This small country in south-eastern Europe is one of many in the Balkans. Albania is remarkably diverse, with landscapes ranging from the snow-capped mountains of the Albanian Alps to the warm and sunny sh...
Hut-to-Hut Hiking With Kids? Yes! Check Our Tips, Routes and Packing List
26-09-2022Hiking from hut to hut is not the most obvious option for a holiday with the kids. Up and down mountains, say 2,000 metres of elevation gain, a dormitory full of roaring mountain enthusiasts and the inevitable "Are we almost there yet?". -...
Hut-To-Hut Hiking Packing List With Checklist
16-09-2022On a hut-to-hut trek, you don't just take anything with you. Every ounce you put in your bag, you also carry on your back. Fantastic, trekking through the Alps for a few days, but those jeans you're lugging along unused have no use for it a...
Hiking the GR221 in Mallorca: Everything You Need to Know
14-09-2022The isle of Mallorca? That's an island in the Mediterranean where you can go for a beach holiday, right? Soak up the sun and sea and enjoy good food and drinks. You can certainly do that in Mallorca, but the island has much more to offer! Y...
Hut-to-Hut Hiking in the Pyrenees: The 4 Best Walks
12-09-2022Hiking in the Pyrenees is the next best thing. Away from the busy trails in the Alps and upwards and onwards to some of the most pristine hiking trails and mountain huts Europe has to offer. With a little bit of French and a little bit of S...
Peaks of the Balkans Trail - All You Need to Know
08-09-2022The countries Kosovo, Albania and Montenegro are connected by the Peaks of the Balkans Trail, one of our best-kept secrets. This trek has only been available for several years now; previously the borders remained closed. In about 10 days yo...
Porta del Cel: The Hut-to-Hut Trek to Heaven
06-09-2022It's quite a statement to say that the Porta del Cel is the hut-to-hut trek to heaven. And yet, it is true. Porta del Cel is Catalan for Heaven's Gate and if you consider that the highest point of this trek is Pica d'Estats, the highest pea...
Carros de Foc: Everything About Hiking in Aigüestortes
05-09-2022There are a lot of opportunities for hiking in the Spanish Pyrenees, but does it get any better than the Carros de Foc? To be fair, it's also one of the best-known multi-day hut-to-hut hikes in the area. Rather obvious, because with 65 kilo...
Hut-to-Hut Hiking in Mercantour National Park
29-08-2022At only a stone's throw from Nice and the Mediterranean coast, you can find a mountain range with the striking name Les Alpes Maritimes. In these mountains, you can find Mercantour National Park, one of the most beautiful national parks Fra...
Tour du Mont Thabor in Vallée de la Clarée: The Family-Friendly Trek
24-08-2022The Tour du Mont Thabor, the French Alps' best-kept secret. In Vallée de la Clarée you can find unspoiled Alpine scenery, away from the beaten track, the most hospitable gites and refuges, and to top it all off: The option for...
Walker's Haute Route: All About Hiking from Chamonix to Zermatt
03-01-2022The Walker's Haute Route. When it comes to hiking, is there anything better, more beautiful, and more intense? When it comes to adventure and challenge, the Walker's Haute Route can be ranked alongside Kilimanjaro, the Everest Base Camp Tre...
Pembrokeshire Coast Path - Everything You Need to Know!
25-11-2021Have you always dreamed about wandering along the wild and rugged coastline of Wales? Now is your chance! Walk the Pembrokeshire Coast Path along Wales' western peninsula. You'll find remote beaches, castle ruins, old fishing villages, and...
Hiking Rob Roy Way: Everything You Need to Know!
05-11-2021The Rob Roy Way starts in the picturesque village of Drymen, just outside Glasgow, and finishes in the lively tourist town of Pitlochry in Perthshire. This route follows in the footsteps of Rob Roy MacGregor, the legendary Scottish outlaw w...
Beara Way - Map, Accommodation, Walking Route and More!
25-10-2021The Beara Way offers a unique possibility to discover one of Ireland's best-kept secrets. The Beara Peninsula is a 48-kilometre-long mountainous strip of land that extends into the Atlantic Ocean. The rather remote location makes it perhaps...
The Kerry Way - Everything About Ireland's Finest Walk
15-10-2021The Kerry Way, in Irish Slí Uíbh Ráthaigh, is the most famous and popular long distance hiking trail in Ireland. The Kerry Way, which can be found 'between' the Dingle Way and the Beara Way, is a circular walking r...
Walking Hadrian's Wall Path - England's Most Historic Trek
12-10-2021The Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail is a fascinating and rewarding coast-to-coast walk from the North Sea to the Irish Sea alongside the iconic Hadrian’s Wall in Northern England. It is Britain’s biggest Roman archaeolo...
The South Downs Way - England's Newest National Trail
12-10-2021The South Downs Way is a trail that runs through the South Downs National Park. It is England’s newest National park and was only established in 2009. It runs through as many as 5 National Nature Reserves and many more interesting att...
Walking the Cotswold Way - Explore the Most Iconic Area of England
05-10-2021The Cotswolds might be one of the most famous natural scenic areas of Great-Britain. For most people, when thinking about England, the old stone Cotswold houses and glowy, rolling hills come to mind. Walking the Cotswold way is on top of th...
The South West Coast Path: Map, Route in 6 Days, Baggage Transfer, and More!
04-10-2021The South West Coast Path is the longest marked walking route in England. This route has been named England's best walking route twice, and for a good reason. After all, you'll be hiking through some of the most dramatic landscapes in Engla...
Hiking in Iceland - The Best Routes for Your Walking Holidays
25-02-2021Hiking in Iceland? The land of geysers, glaciers and volcanoes and incredible landscapes. Only a handful of people live there, most of them in the capital. The nature in Iceland is unprecedented, untouched and unusually beautiful. Do the La...
Fimmvörðuháls Hike - All About This Icelandic Classic
24-02-2021Fimmvörðuháls. Difficult to pronounce and also quite difficult to walk. However, both the pronunciation and the hiking are definitely worth it. Together with the Laugavegur Trail, the Fimmvörðuháls hike is on...
Laugavegur Trail - All About Iceland’s Most Beautiful Trek
23-02-2021If you want to hike in Iceland, it doesn't get much better than this. The Laugavegur Trail is the most famous in Iceland and if you have seen the photos and the videos, it is not so difficult to understand how this status was achieved. The...
Walking Holidays Spain - Best Routes for Hiking in Spain
19-02-2021You may know Spain from the beaches, the Rioja, and the bullfights, but did you know that Spain is actually a true mountain country? That's right, the Pyrenees, Sierra Nevada, the Canary Islands, the Balearic Islands all have some of the be...
Dolomites Hiking - The 5 Best Options for Hiking Hut-to-Hut in Italy
09-02-2021A walking holiday in Italy doesn't get much better than hiking from hut-to-hut in the Dolomites. Sure, the southern part of the Italian boot has its charms and the weather is actually always fantastic, but if you're looking for mountains, y...
Hiking in the Alps: 5 most beautiful routes for your hiking holiday
05-02-2021Hiking in the Alps; it doesn't get much better if you're looking for a hiking vacation in Europe. Whenever possible, the trekking experts of Bookatrekking.com can be found in the Alps every summer. And rightly so, because it doesn't matter...
Walking Holidays Europe - 20 Routes for the Best Hiking in Europe
28-01-2021Hiking in Europe. Whether you prefer walking in the rain or the sun on your shoulders, you can do anything when looking for walking holidays in Europe. Your ultimate goal may be the Everest Base Camp Trek or climbing Kilimanjaro, but then y...
Hiking in Germany - the 5 Best Hiking Holidays
15-01-2021You really don't have to travel far for a relaxing walking holiday in Europe. Germany is a big country and also offers a lot of variety, in terms of hiking. You can explore the hills of Sauerland, winding paths along the Rhine, scenic trail...
Walking Holidays Italy - The 4 Best Routes in the Dolomites
08-01-2021Walking holidays to Italy? Although the wonders of nature in Italy are well known, it is only when you head into the mountains and walk along the dazzling coastline that you realise how bella this country really is. The coast is fantastic o...
Walking Holidays Switzerland - Our 3 Favourite Routes
18-12-2020Grüezi! Walking holidazs to Switzerland? The Alps don't get much better than in Switzerland. Don't let the French, the Italians, the Germans and the Austrians hear about it, but it is clear that Switzerland may be the best destination...
Walking Holidays Austria - The 5 Best Hiking Routes
03-12-2020Walking holidays in Austria are the absolute pinnacle if you like hiking. There is really nothing that Austria does not have. Multi-day hut hikes, Via Ferrata's or relaxing day hikes on the Alpine meadows; there is a suitable hiking holiday...
The Dingle Way, Ireland - map, accommodation, walking route, and more!
17-11-2020Walking the Dingle Way. The Dingle Way is an enchanting trek in the Dingle Peninsula, in Ireland. This is a rare slice of Ireland where Gaelige (Gaelic) is still spoken, century-old crofts huddle below the mountains, and where you can find...
The Great Glen Way - Map, Baggage Transfer, Accommodation, and more!
09-11-2020The Great Glen Way is a long-distance route that starts in Fort William and ends in Inverness, and follows the major natural faultline of the Great Glen which divides Scotland from coast to coast. This extraordinary trail is 79 mile/127 km...
Mullerthal Trail - 10 Tips from the experts!
27-10-2020In the small country we all know as Luxembourg, you will find the Mullerthal region, also known as 'Little Switzerland'. In September 2020, I visited this wonderful region for Bookatrekking.com. The result: several nice packages on Bookatre...
Malerweg in Germany - Hiking in Saxon Switzerland
26-10-2020Hidden in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains in Saxon Switzerland and the most beautiful hiking trail in Germany, as voted by hikers. Just by looking at the photos, you will immediately understand why. This special part of Germany could not be fu...
West Highland Way: map, route in 5 days, baggage transfer, and more!
23-10-2020The West Highland Way is Scotland's most popular long-distance walking trail, quite possibly because it runs through some of the most iconic landscapes of the Scottish Highlands. The route is 96 miles long, which is equivalent to 154 kilome...
Adlerweg - All You Need to Know About the Eagle Walk in Tyrol, Austria
23-10-2020The Eagle Walk, known in German as the Adlerweg, is one of the most famous treks in Tyrol, Austria. If seen from above, the Adlerweg map resembles the silhouette of an eagle hovering in the air with its wings spread wide open, therefore its...
Rothaarsteig Trail - Hiking in Sauerland
19-10-2020The Rothaarsteig in the Sauerland is one of Germany's top hiking routes. If you want to go hiking in Sauerland or in Winterberg, sooner or later you will come across the Rothaarsteig trail. In this blog post, you will read about the Rothaar...
The Moselsteig Trail - Adventure in Germany
12-10-2020Located between the Rheinsteig and the Eifelsteig, the Moselsteig is a bit of the underdog when it comes to hiking in Germany. The Moselsteig Trail has not been around as long as its two 'big' brothers and not every hiker has heard of it. T...
Via Alpina 1 in Switzerland - Bärentrek
08-10-2020The Via Alpina 1, also known as the Swiss Alpine Pass Route, is the section of the Via Alpina that runs through the Swiss Alps. The Via Alpina is actually a network of five long-distance hiking routes through the alpine regions of Slovenia,...
Rheinsteig Trail - Hike & Wine
25-09-2020The Rheinsteig: hiking along the Rhine. Along with the Eifelsteig, the Malerweg, the Rothaarsteig and the Moselsteig, the Rheinsteig is one of the absolute German hiking classics. The Rheinsteig follows a path along the right bank of the Mi...
Peter Habeler Runde Trek - Hiking Holidays in Austria
24-09-2020Are you looking to completing the famous Peter Habeler Trek, one of the finest examples of hiking holidays in Austria? Also known as the Peter Habeler Runde, this trek is a circular route that starts and ends in Vals, a mountaineering...
Kesch Trek in Graubünden - Your Hut-to-Hut Tour!
18-09-2020Hidden in the heart of Graubünden, you will find the Kesch Trek, one of the most beautiful options for your walking holidays in Switzerland. This 4-day trek leads you through breathtaking mountain landscapes, including wide valleys, gl...
Hiking the Eifelsteig - Route, Stages, GPX and more
18-09-2020The Eifelsteig is a 313-kilometre trekking trail divided into 15 stages in the German Eifel region. Hike from Aachen in Nordrhein-Westfalen (North Rhine-Westphalia) to beautiful Trier in Rheinland-Pfalz (Rhineland-Palatinate) and experience...
Salzburger Almenweg - Trekking in Salzburgerland
10-09-2020The Salzburger Almenweg is one of the most popular treks in Austria. This relaxed trek takes you "von Alm zu Alm", which means that you trek from one alpine pasture to the next. The Salzburger Almenweg is a 350-kilometer long trial divided...
Alta Via 2 in The Dolomites: Map, Via Ferrata, Itinerary, and More!
28-08-2020You want to tackle the Alta Via 2 in the Dolomites? Of the 6 Alta Via's that you can find in the Dolomites, the Alta Via's 1 and 2 are by far the most popular and, moreover, the most favored hut-to-hut walking tours in Italy. On Bookatrekki...
GR20 in Corsica - Route, Stages, Map and More!
13-07-2020The GR20, also known as Fra li Monti is a GR (Grande Randonnée) footpath that crosses the Mediterranean island of Corsica running approximately from north to south. The entire trail is about 180 km long with 12,000 m of elevation gai...
Huayna Potosi Climb - All You Need to Know
29-06-2020The Huayna Potosi Climb is the most popular climb in Bolivia and one of the busiest trails on the cordillera Real mountain range. This impressive massif has been conquered by basically all its faces. The first ones to reach the top were 2 G...
K2 Base Camp Trek in Pakistan - All You Need To Know
22-06-2020The K2 Base Camp Trek is the best multi-day trek the Karakoram Mountains in Pakistan you can find. If you are thinking of doing the trek to K2 Base Camp, you probably have read about the Everest Base Camp Trek as well. Is it the same? No. I...
Alta Via 1 - Map, Difficulty, and Route on the Italian Dolomites
19-06-2020The Alta Via 1, also known as the Dolomite High Route 1, is one of Italy's most famous trekking trails. The Dolomites are a series of individual, self-contained, pale-colored, limestone rock formations. The Famous Alta Via 1 is the easiest...
Tour du Mont Blanc - Map, Cost, Difficulty, and All You Need to Know
09-06-2020The Tour du Mont Blanc is one of the most famous trekking adventures available in Europe. When talking about mountain trekking, most people think about trekking in Nepal or climbing higher peaks like Mount Kilimanjaro. However, there are op...
Hiking in France - 6 Best Hiking Trails in France
05-06-2020France is more than just visiting the Eiffel Tower, walking along the Arc de Triomphe and eating baguettes. A walking holiday in France is an excellent way to get to know the country thoroughly. Hiking through vineyards, the most beautiful...
Hiking in Croatia - Three best Walking Holidays in Croatia
05-06-2020Croatia is found at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. Because of its varied climate and geography, the country has one of the richest biodiversity in Europe. From the Dinaric Alps in the south...
Hiking in England - Discover the best hikes!
05-06-2020There are currently more than 700 so-called multi-day hiking trails in the United Kingdom, of which the vast majority can be found in England. Some long distance walks are well marked, offer luggage transport and have plenty of accomm...
Hiking in Wales - Discover the best walks of the North And South
05-06-2020Wales has about 3 million residents and together with England, Ireland and Scotland, it forms the United Kingdom. Along the entire coastline, there is a hiking trail of more than 1000 KM! But there are also several other long-distance walks...
Hiking in Scotland - Discover the best long distance walks
28-05-2020Scotland is a hikers' paradise! But which hiking trails in Scotland are the best and how should you include them in your itinerary? This blog is a guide to some of the best long-distance hiking holidays in Scotland. Everything you need to k...
Hiking in Ireland & Northern Ireland - Discover the best walks!
28-05-2020For such a small island, Ireland is a unique place when it comes to hiking. And yes, we are talking about both Ireland and Northern Ireland here. A walking holiday to Ireland and Northern Ireland is therefore a must-go for every hiking enth...
Walking el Camino de Santiago de Compostela - Routes, Costs, and Maps
27-05-2020El Camino de Santiago, also known as The Way of Saint James in English, is one of the oldest pilgrimage routes in the world. Dive deep in the Mediterranean culture and walk through vineyards, dine in little bistros and meet like-minded pilg...
Where to Stay in Cusco Before and After your Trek to Machu Picchu
16-04-2020Once you got the tickets to Peru and you have already decided which trek you are going to choose to reach Machu Picchu, the next step is to find a place to stay in Cusco. It doesn't matter if you choose the classic of classics, the Inca Tra...
Mera Peak Trek in Nepal - Climbing Your First Six-Thousander
08-04-2020Mera Peak Trekking is something unique. Mera Peak in Nepal is considered a trekking peak and this means that you can technically reach this peak on foot. Okay, it's not a walk in the park, but it's not really mountaineering either. Neverthe...
Island Peak Nepal - Everything about Island Peak Climbing
08-04-2020Do you want to include an Island Peak ascent in your plans for trekking in Nepal? Good idea. Island Peak (Imja Tse) is a six-thousander with a summit that is relatively easy to climb, and due to the numerous trekking opportunities in the im...
Gokyo Ri Trek and Gokyo Lakes Trekking - Hiking in Nepal
07-04-2020Do you want to climb Gokyo Ri and do the Gokyo Trek? This jewel of a trek will take you to the Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Valley, away from the crowds on their way to Everest Base Camp, in Sagarmatha National Park. The Gokyo Ri Trek in Nepal was...
Langtang Trek Nepal - Trekking in Langtang National Park
02-04-2020The Langtang Trek offers the opportunity to experience an authentic trekking adventure in Nepal, not far from Kathmandu. In about 8 days you can experience the best of what the Himalaya has to offer. Some say that the Langtang National Park...
Hiking in Austria - Hut to Hut Hiking Holiday
01-04-2020Hiking in Austria. A hiking holiday in Austria is a great way to relax and enjoy nature. In Austria, there is a wide range of hiking tours of three, four, five, or more days. Almost every federal state like Salzburg and Tyrol has hut tours...
Machu Picchu Hike - Tours, Weather, Holidays and Machu Pichu Mountain
30-03-2020Ready for your Machu Picchu hike? Yes, you can do Machu Picchu tours without having to do the Inca Trail. The Lost City of the Incas is a dream destination for many, and a trip to Peru is not complete without a visit. Preparing Machu Picchu...
Climbing Mount Kenya - Expert Tips from a Guide
16-03-2020Climbing Mount Kenya is something else. Yes, of course, you should climb Kilimanjaro but when you are looking for a more interesting piece of rock in Africa, you will sooner or later come across Mount Kenya. Mount Kenya offers outdoor enthu...
Terms and Conditions Bookatrekking.com
13-03-2020When making a booking or simply using the platform, it is important that you familiarize yourself with the terms and conditions (T&Cs) of Bookatrekking.com. You can find our full terms and conditions below. In generalBookatrekking....
Mount Meru Climb (Tanzania) - Tips for Kili's Little Brother
12-03-2020You are looking to do your Mount Meru Climb? It doesn't matter whether you are climbing Mount Meru in preparation for big brother Kilimanjaro or you just want to tick the 5th highest peak of Africa of your list. Mount Meru in Tanzania is ma...
Mount Elbrus Climb 2022 - Tips from Vitaly Lazo
05-03-2020You are looking to do your Mount Elbrus Climb? If you are looking to do the Seven Summits or want to climb the Roof of Europe, then you have will have to go to the Russian Caucasus. Climbing Mount Elbrus is not a walk in the park but with t...
Kota Kinabalu - All You Need to Know before Climbing Mount Kinabalu
28-02-2020Kota Kinabalu is the highest peak in Borneo, an island in south-east Asia, shared by 3 countries: Malaysia, Brunei, and Indonesia. Mount Kinabalu is situated in Sabah, on the Malaysian side of the Island, and is the highest mountain in Mala...
Walking Holidays in Crete - Gorges, White Mountains and more!
17-02-2020Walking on Crete? Absolutely! We all know someone who has been to Crete for an all-in beach holiday. Fighting for a beach chair and barely getting out of the hotel. A shame, because the Greek island has much more to offer than just sun, sea...
Climbing Mount Olympus - From Hut to Hut to the Gods
12-02-2020There are very few mountains with such an air of mythicism as Mount Olympus. The bulk of this impressive mountain massif towers high above the lower hills of northern Greece and it’s easy to see why the people in ancient Greece though...
Climbing Mount Triglav - All About This Adventure!
30-01-2020The roof of Slovenia and a guaranteed challenge, that's Mount Triglav (2864m)! The highest peak in the Julian Alps is Slovenia's national pride and a must for adventure-seekers. You reach the summit in just two days, stay overnight in mount...
Walking Holidays and Hiking in Greece
30-01-2020Hiking in Greece. Greece is located on the southern tip of the Balkan Peninsula, and it encompasses not only the mainland but also plenty of islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Famous for its mythology, philosophy, literature, and political s...
Torres del Paine W Trek - Map, Refugios, Itinerary and More!
11-12-2019The W Trek in Torres del Paine is by far the most famous trek in Patagonia. The W stands for the shape of the route if you look at it from a bird’s eye perspective. There are many options if you want to conquer this massif. Although t...
Upper Mustang Trek 2022/2023 - Ultimate Guide
21-11-2019The Upper Mustang Trek is all about exploring the hidden world of the ancient Buddhist kingdom of Mustang. It can’t get much more remote. Due to its inaccessibility, Mustang has long been protected from mass tourism and is now known a...
Mardi Himal Trek - Ultimate Guide To A Hidden Gem
19-11-2019The Mardi Himal Trek is one of the hidden gems when it comes to trekking in the Annapurna Region. Where most people would do the trek to Annapurna Base Camp, you have the opportunity to go around the corner of the map and get off the beaten...
Annapurna Base Camp Trek 2022 - Your Annapurna Sanctuary Trek
18-11-2019The legendary Annapurna Base Camp Trek is also known as the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. Go along and trek through the Himalaya to the base camp of Annapurna I, the legendary Nepalese mountain with a height of 8091m. Next to Annapurna, the ent...
Manaslu Circuit Trek 2022 - Everything You Should Know
18-11-2019On the Manaslu Circuit Trek in Nepal, you can forget about the traditional Annapurna Routes and escape the masses. This trekking offers fantastic views of the best the Annapurna area. See snow-capped mountains, high glacier lakes and spot t...
Trekking and Hiking in Montenegro - All You Need to Know
14-11-2019Montenegro is a coastal country in Southeast Europe, on the Adriatic Sea, and is one of the many countries that make up the Balkan Peninsula. This small but fascinating country has some of Europe's most rugged terrain, with peaks higher tha...
Poon Hill Trek - How To Do The Perfect Short Trek in Nepal
12-11-2019The Poon Hill Trek is your first choice when you are visiting in Nepal and you will be doing what you should be doing in Nepal: Trekking. What so cool about the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is that this is truly a trek that can be done by almos...
Lares Trek Peru - The Best Alternative - Trail, Altitude, Map and more
28-10-2019You want to do the Lares Trek in Peru. Why else would you be here? You’ve done all the research about the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu. You’ve found out the permit situation is real or you just know that the Lares Trek is better...
Hiking & Trekking in Georgia 2022
28-10-2019Hiking in Georgia. There are not many places in the world where you can find such a rich combination of nature, culture, and history. If you go trekking in Georgia, you will find yourself on some of the most unspoiled hiking trails of Europ...
Trekking in Patagonia 2022 – Argentina & Chile
27-09-2019If Patagonia is not one your trekking bucket list, you may have missed the pictures of turquoise lakes, snow-powdered peaks, and the most dramatic glaciers. Indeed, when talking about trekking in Patagonia, we are not referring to a famous...
Annapurna Circuit Trek Nepal – Itinerary, Map, Cost and More
09-08-2019The Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the most legendary trekking routes in the world and although some of the route is tarred these days, it still attracts thousands of trekking enthusiasts every year. In terms of numbers, it is the third m...
Inca Trail Machu Picchu – Price & Cost, Permits and Alternatives
31-05-2019Looking to do an Inca Trail booking for the next season? Permits for the Inca Trail sell out like hotcakes and if you want to reach Machu Picchu, you better start planning your travels to Peru. Continue reading and find out about the best s...
Salkantay Trek Peru – Trail, Salkantay Pass, Map and more
29-05-2019The Salkantay Trek is for the purists, for those who know that there is more than the Classic Inca Trail or the Short Inca Trail. If you are going Salkantay trekking then you know that the Incas created more beautiful trails and there are m...
Mount Rinjani Trek 2022 – Your Options
23-05-2019Mount Rinjani trek. Unlike late 2018 and early 2019, it is possible to go trekking on Mount Rinjani again. And guess what, from April 2020 you are able to hike all the way up to the summit. All the trails to the summit of Gunung Rinjani in...
Climbing Mount Toubkal – 10 Tips to Summit
21-05-2019Sore knees, a smile, the view from the top. As trekking experts we visited our partners in Morocco and there we couldn't let a climb of the highest mountain of North Africa go by. Here are our best tips for climbing Mount Toubkal! Las...
Trekking in Nepal - Get your Trekking Holidays in Nepal sorted!
17-05-2019Want to go trekking in Nepal? Namaste! A world of high peaks, endless routes and plenty of trekking options is awaiting you. This blog post will provide you with plenty of information and guidelines for your trekking and walking holiday in...
Trekking in the Atlas Mountains in Morocco
12-04-2019Are you thinking of trekking in Morocco? Well, why wouldn’t you? Morocco is a varied and rich country. This country is famous for its culture, its people, its food, and most important to us: its geography. From the Atlas mountains to...
Short Mount Everest Region Treks – 5 to 10 Days Trekking
28-03-2019Finally, you can make your dreams come through and set off to the Everest Region in Nepal to do some proper trekking in the Himalayas. What a great opportunity to go to Everest Base Camp and beyond. Yes, it is, but you just found out that m...
Climb Kilimanjaro in 2022 - All You Need To Know
28-03-2019Thinking about climbing Kilimanjaro? The Kili bug has bitten you and here you find yourself researching your Kilimanjaro climb whenever you have a moment. We know exactly how it feels. It’s a yearning for the Roof of Africa. An unstop...
Inspirational Hiking & Trekking Quotes to Keep Going
22-03-2019We don't need a lot of inspiration to venture out into the mountains for our next trekking expedition but sometimes we do need an inspirational quote to keep us going. The mountains have attracted people ever since there were cavemen and ma...
How to Get to Cusco for the Inca Trail
22-03-2019If you are looking to go trekking in Peru or if you want to tackle the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu you are bound to end up in Cusco, the Peruvian center of trekking. From Cusco, you don’t only have access to doing the Classic Inca Trai...
Everest Base Camp Trek 2022 - How To Do This Trekking Right
20-03-2019If you want to do the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal right, you do it in 12 days. With a rest day in Namche Bazaar and an acclimatization hike to Chhukung Valley, you are most likely to beat the symptoms of altitude mountain sickness...
Where to Stay in Marrakech – Before & After Toubkal
20-03-2019If you are looking to climb Mount Toubkal, your starting base will likely be the bustling city of Marrakech. Your tickets are booked, your beach holiday on the coast is taken care of and you have broken in your hiking boots. All you are loo...
Where To Stay in Moshi – Before & After Kilimanjaro
13-03-2019You are ready to climb Kilimanjaro. You have chosen your climbing route, you have booked your flights, you have done your homework with regards to the climate zones on the mountain and have packed accordingly and, finally, you are bringing...
Sapa Trekking - Tips about your trek in Sapa Vietnam!
07-03-2019Sapa Trekking? A visit to Vietnam is not complete without a stop in the beautiful Sapa (Sa Pa) district of the Lao Cai Province. Sapa is home to the 3,143 meters high Mount Fansipan, dubbed the roof of Indochina, and the valleys invite you...
These 5 Inca Trail Alternatives are Secretly Better
19-02-2019The Classic Inca Trail and the Royal Inca Trail both like to play hard to get. It doesn’t matter how soon you make up your mind and book one these two beautiful treks, you are always prone to missing out on the last permits. You don&r...
Climbing Kilimanjaro with Bookatrekking.com
07-01-2019Climbing Kilimanjaro. It was an idea that Remco Kuilman and his father had and carried out in June 2018. They left for Tanzania and reached Uhuru Peak via the fantastic Lemosho Route, the highest point of Mount Kilimanjaro, the Roof of Afri...
Where to Stay in Kathmandu – Before and After your Trekking
18-12-2018When planning your trekking in Nepal, whether it be the Annapurna or the Everest Region, you are likely to touch ground in Kathmandu first and last. Whether you seek comfort or the most affordable option, in Kathmandu you can always fi...
How Much Does Climbing Kilimanjaro Cost?
11-12-2018Climbing Kilimanjaro is the experience of a lifetime that tops bucket lists of people from all over the world. So here you are: You are thinking of climbing Kilimanjaro and you wondering about the price tag of it all. Let’s break the...
Mount Kilimanjaro Park Fees 2023
11-12-2018Why is climbing Kilimanjaro so expensive? If you ended up here after reading our blog post about the cost of climbing Kilimanjaro, then you know that most of the price tag of your Kilimanjaro ascent goes straight to the compulsory fees of K...
Permits for Inca Trail 2022 – How and what if?
04-12-2018Imagine a few thousand people queueing up on the Inca Trail. Every little natural obstacle becomes a traffic jam, the whole trail is littered and there is zero space for personal hygiene. Got it? That sums up the situation on the Inca...
Kilimanjaro Tipping Ceremony – How Much Should I Tip Porters?
27-11-2018You are researching options for climbing Kilimanjaro and every now and then you read something about tipping porters. You are surprised. Why is it expected to tip porters? You are paying a large sum for your flights, you expect to pay a fai...
How to Get to Torres del Paine in Patagonia
20-11-2018You want to do the W-Trek or the O-Trek in Torres del Paine National Park, but the whole transport situation seems a bit overwhelming. Is it though? We get a lot of similar questions about flights, buses, and catamarans and therefore decide...
Our Favourite Songs for Trekking and Hiking
13-11-2018You can just listen to the sounds of nature while trekking or hiking, but there may be a moment that you could do with some extra motivation. A song that helps you to move your legs as you are on your way to let’s say the top of Kilimanja...
Top 8 Health Benefits of Trekking and Hiking
09-11-2018Being in the mountains tagging remote peaks while carrying a backpack filled with all the basics you need. It sounds like a great experience but is there more to it other than enjoying beautiful views and snapping great photos? Of course! G...
6-Year-Old Youngest to Summit Kilimanjaro
08-11-2018You are never too young to dream big. So why not climb Mount Kilimanjaro? Coaltan Tanner, a 6-year-old young man from Albuquerque New Mexico took this statement to the extreme when he summited Mount Kilimanjaro last September. In the proces...
Getting Fit for Trekking in Patagonia
26-10-2018How do you get fit for trekking adventures in Patagonia? It is a question we and our operators often get. You have done your research, watched some videos and seen tons of photos, but that still doesn’t give you an idea of the intensi...
The Ultimate Patagonia Trekking Packing List
26-10-2018What to bring while trekking in Patagonia? If you have ever been exposed to the elements while out in the mountains, then you know that the right gear and equipment is essential. When you want to go trekking in Patagonia, you have to take y...
Kilimanjaro Routes and Map - Best Climbing Routes
24-09-2018Kilimanjaro Routes and Map. 50,000 people are climbing Kilimanjaro every year, making the mountain popular than Mount Everest and Mount McKinley. There are quite a few routes up Kilimanjaro. At Bookatrekking.com you can book the most popula...
Rongai Itinerary and Route Map
24-09-2018Do you want to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in the rainy season? Choose the Rongai Route. The north side of Kili sees less rainfall and is, therefore, the first choice outside peak season. Do you want to enjoy the Kilimanjaro in relative peace?...
Northern Circuit Itinerary and Route Map
24-09-2018The Northern Circuit Route is one of the best routes on the Kilimanjaro. It is highly praised by operators, guides and hikers for its ideal conditions and high success rate. The Northern Circuit Route, the Northern Circuit, is the longest r...
Marangu Route Itinerary and Map
24-09-2018Is the Marangu Route sponsored by that famous soft drink brand? No. It is the nickname for the Kilimanjaro route that is also known as the Tourist Route. This is not because there are no tourists on the other routes, but because the route i...
Machame Route – How To Climb Kilimanjaro
24-09-2018The Machame Route on Kilimanjaro is the chosen route for more than half of the people who want to make their way up to Uhuru Peak, the Roof of Africa. Good on them, because the Machame Route is indeed one of the better ones compared to othe...
Lemosho Route – How To Climb Kilimanjaro
24-09-2018The Lemosho Route is our favourite Kilimanjaro climbing route and that makes writing this blog post an absolute joy. Why wouldn’t the Lemosho be our favourite route? It is most definitely the most scenic and diverse one, it has one of...
Getting Fit for Trekking in Nepal
09-08-2018How do you get fit for trekking adventures in Nepal? It is a question we and our operators often get. You have done your research, watched some videos and seen tons of photos, but that still doesn’t give you an idea of the intensity o...
Best Time to Climb Kilimanjaro
06-08-2018The best time to climb Kilimanjaro? You want to climb Kilimanjaro and you are wondering when would be the best time to do so. Let’s start with the good news: You can basically climb Kilimanjaro all year round. And the other news? It&r...
Climate Zones of Kilimanjaro
06-08-2018Climbing to Uhuru Peak, the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro is a fantastic experience. The landscape and the temperatures are as diverse as the cultures you come across on the African continent. When trekking, you cover about 5.000 meters of al...
Kilimanjaro Preparation - Flights, Training, Kit List and Insurance
06-08-2018You are finally climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Whether you have already booked your Kilimanjaro climb, or you are still looking: There will come a time that you have to think about what to bring to the world’s tallest freestanding mounta...
Prevent Altitude Sickness while Trekking
25-07-2018Altitude sickness, mountain sickness or AMS. You don't want to experience that during your trek. For years you have dreamed of your upcoming adventure to Everest Base Camp in Nepal, Uhuru Peak on Kilimanjaro, the ascent of Rinjani Volcano o...
Best Time for Trekking in Nepal - Weather and seasons explained.
25-07-2018The best time for trekking in Nepal? In the Himalayas, the mountains dictate the weather. Forecasts are hard to make when giants like Mount Everest, Manaslu, Lhotse, and Annapurna are in the way of changing weather patterns. Regardless of t...
The Ultimate Nepal Trekking Packing List
25-07-2018What to bring while trekking in the Nepal Himalayas? If you have ever been exposed to the elements while out in the mountains, then you know that the right gear and equipment is essential. When you want to go trekking in Nepal, you have to...
Staying in Tea Houses while Trekking in Nepal.
25-07-2018You are preparing yourself for your trekking adventure in Nepal, and you keep seeing tea houses being mentioned. From your Annapurna or Everest itinerary, you understand that you will be spending the night in these tea houses. Do they only...
