Feel Inspired Part 4: Our favourite hiking adventures

For the 4th and final part of our ‘Feel Inspired’ blog series we have rounded up a few our favourite hiking adventures. With a world of mountains, meadows, valleys, rivers and lakes to explore, we have no shortage of recommendations to suit everyone from the most experienced hikers to gentle ramblers. Strap on your hiking boots and let us inspire you with some of our favourite hiking trails and adventures.

Views across the Rocky Mountains

ROCKBOUND LAKE TRAIL, CANADA

Late spring or early autumn is a spectacular time for an adventure to Banff National Park. Discover the coniferous forests, winding rivers and glacial lakes and spot the unique mountain wildlife. The Rockbound Lake is a gentle trail with stunning views whilst summiting Castle Mountain and is a Powder Byrne favourite when visiting the Rocky Mountains. 

Distance - 17.5km 

Best for - wildlife spotting

View across the Dolomites

PUEZ-ODLE ALTOPIANO, DOLOMITES

A days hike from the picturesque Italian mountain village of San Cassiano is the Puez-Odle Altopiano, one of the highest peaks in the UNESCO world heritage site of the Dolomites. The hike takes around eight hours but you will be rewarded with 360-degree views from your vantage points. Talk to our travel consultants and design your personalised Dolomites itinerary, including the best of our hand-picked hotels in San Cassiano.

Distance - 14.5km

Best for - high peaks and incredible views

Machu Picchu

INCA TRAIL, MACHU PICCHU

There is a reason this is one of the most famous hikes in the world, allowing you to explore the enchanting lost city of the Incas. As part of our Peru Air & Space Adventures, we offer the hike as a 1 or 4-day tour, walking through rainforests and ancient paths on a family adventure you’ll never forget.

Distance - 11km for the 1-day hike / 40km for the 4-day hike

Best for - exploring ancient ruins

Untersee Lake

UNTERSEE LAKE, AROSA/LENZERHEIDE

Visit our incredible full-service Alpine Sun resort of Lenzerheide in summer and you will find it a completely different place to winter and breathtakingly beautiful. This short and easy hike winds around the lake past streams, rivers and waterfalls and is just one of the many hosted activities available within our Lenzerheide summer programme. 

Distance - 6km 

Best for - a lazy amble with family and friends

Tongariro alpine crossing

TONGARIRO ALPINE CROSSING, NEW ZEALAND

This full-day hike in New Zealand’s oldest national park traverses active volcanoes and explores spectacular vistas, glacial valleys, dramatic landscapes and emerald lakes. Come prepared as this other-worldly terrain is exposed to the elements, your Powder Byrne travel consultant and our local guides will advise you on what to expect and the equipment you’ll need.

Distance - 19.4km 

Best for - spotting Mordor landscapes from Lord of the Rings

View of the Sulphur Wave

LAUGAHRAUN LAVA FIELD, ICELAND

Iceland is home to a number of diverse hiking trails, the Laugavegur trail is one of the most famous and whilst the whole trail takes up to 4 days, there is a shorter 4km section that affords just as scenic views over the red mountain, ‘Sulphur Wave’. This hike is easily accessible from Reykjavik and a popular activity on our Iceland adventure itineraries.

Distance - 4km

Best for - unique views over volcanic landscapes

View of Mount Fuji

SUBASHIRI TRAIL, JAPAN

This trail offers the path less travelled to summit the highest mountain in Japan. Hikers typically start walking in the early evening to catch the sunrise at the top. This incredible climb can be included as a hosted experience and part of a personalised Air & Space adventure in Japan.

Distance - 11.7km

Best for - missing the crowds

ADAM’S PEAK, SRI LANKA

One of the best experiences Sri Lanka has to offer, Adam’s peak is located on the southern half of the island and hikers typically time it so you can reach the peak for sunrise. The hike is also considered a Buddhist pilgrimage so expect to see the mountain’s resident monks. Adam’s peak is a perfect stop on our ‘Journey South’ Air & Space tour between Kandy and Yala National Park.

Distance - 14km 

Best for - witnessing a truly incredible sunrise

Call our travel consultants on 020 8246 5300 or enquire online for their expert advice on how to incorporate some scenic hikes into your next Air & Space adventure holiday with Powder Byrne.