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Experiences

Hiking

Oh the places you’ll go!

Hiking

What you'll do

Is there a better way to get a feel for a new destination than exploring on foot? We think not! Walking (or hiking) offers the chance to venture off the beaten track and enjoy sights the likes of which you might not normally see. From trekking along the Inca Trail towards Peru’s Machu Picchu to wandering beneath the spires of Torres del Paine, roaming between Berber villages in the Atlas Mountains or hiking up the iconic Table Mountain, the adventure never stops when you’ve laced up your boots and left the crowds behind.

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Hike through Easter island's beautiful terrain

Hike to the picturesque Lake Humantay in Cusco

Hike in the Rainbow Mountains, The Sacred Valley

Hiking Trips

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An Argentinian adventure to the 'End of the World'

An Argentinian adventure to the 'End of the World'

11 nights from $10.1K per person

Buenos Aires El Calafate and Surrounds Argentine Patagonia

Chilean adventure: deserts to glaciers

Chilean adventure: deserts to glaciers

10 nights from $10.5K per person

Atacama Desert Santiago Torres Del Paine

A classic Costa Rica adventure

A classic Costa Rica adventure

9 nights from $6.3K per person

San José & Central Valley Arenal Volcano Monteverde Cloud Forest

Epic Ecuador: volcanoes, jungles & the Galapagos

Epic Ecuador: volcanoes, jungles & the Galapagos

14 nights from $9.2K per person

Quito Otavalo The Ecuadorian Amazon

Classic Sri Lanka

Classic Sri Lanka

13 nights from $9.2K per person

Negombo & surrounds Anuradhapura Cultural Triangle

The secrets of Argentina's north

The secrets of Argentina's north

10 nights from $8K per person

Mendoza Salta & The Northwest Buenos Aires

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Jessica

Jessica Klauzenberg

Asia Travel Specialist

Jonty

Jonty Medcalf

Africa and Antarctica Travel Specialist

Kevin

Kevin Zimmermann

Africa & South America Travel Specialist

Articles

Hiking in the blog

Malawi Travel Guide

Planning Guides

Malawi Travel Guide

What to see and do in the Land of the Lake

Are you ready to climb Mount Kilimanjaro?

Planning Guides

Are you ready to climb Mount Kilimanjaro?

How to prepare to climb Africa’s highest mountain

Uganda Safari Guide

Planning Guides

Uganda Safari Guide

From gorilla trekking to tree climbing lions, we cover it all

Bhutan Country Guide

Planning Guides

Bhutan Country Guide

Mysterious and magical, the mountain kingdom of Bhutan

Peru Country Guide

Planning Guides

Peru Country Guide

Ancient mysteries & dreamy landscapes…This is Peru.

South Africa Country Guide

Planning Guides

South Africa Country Guide

Safaris, sandy shores and multicultural cities

Reviews

Based on 902 Feefo Reviews

26 nights in Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia

They are great. Great planning with your participation! They have great folks on the ground. I have done on trip to India, leaving for Africa soon and planning a trip to South America. Both Carola and Meg are great!!!

Expert travel advisors

Expert travel advisors

19 nights in Kenya and Tanzania

This will be my third trip with Timbuktu and they are amazing! Very smart and helpful with plans and what you want to see and do. They can tailor your trip to your specifications which isn't always the case with travel agencies.

17 nights in Chile and Argentina

My Kenya and Ethiopia trip

My Kenya and Ethiopia trip

16 nights in Kenya and Ethiopia

So far Kevin has done an excellent job on everything. Communicates well and seems to be on top of all the details

Great experience - highly recommended

Great experience - highly recommended

11 nights in Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania

Wonderful experience - this is the second time I booked with Tessa for Africa safari. The first in 2024 was a great experience so I naturally came back to her this year. She is very knowledgeable (she has traveled to many of the camps herself), she listens before she suggests, and a pleasure to work with. Her communications are timely and clear / concise. I highly recommend Tessa and Timbuktu.

South Africa/Zambia/Seychelles

South Africa/Zambia/Seychelles

12 nights in South Africa, Zambia and Seychelles

We planned a multi country vacation with several flights, lots of different hotels and many activities. Timbuktu took a lot of the stress off of me by helping me Figure out exactly what I wanted to do on this trip and helping me get it all scheduled. At every stop we were well taken care of and we had exactly what we needed. We felt safe and taken care of the entire trip.

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11 Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialists 2025

No. 1 & No. 2 Tour Operator in Travel + Leisure's Best Awards 2024 & 2025

Best Booking Platform in Women's Health Travel Awards 2025

Travel Specialist voted as Latin America A-List Travel Advisor 2025

"Timbuktu can take relatively complex and slightly amorphous travel plans and transform them into a well-organized, perfectly tailored trip."