Whether you’re in for a wild trekking adventure or a gentle few days of village wanderings and lodge comforts, Annapurna fits the bill. Spectacular, varied and flexible, it’s anchored by the Annapurna Conservation Area — Nepal’s first conservation site and largest protected area - and is rich in both biodiversity and culture, with tiny communities spread across the valleys. A classic circuit is Poon Hill, famous for being manageable but rewarding – and for its sunrise views and places like Ghandruk, full of terraced hillsides and big Himalayan backdrops that look as if they have fallen from a storybook. Bigger journeys head for Annapurna Base Camp or take on sections of the Annapurna Circuit… and there’s always a cosy fire and hearty dinner on your return.
If Nepal had a greatest hits album, the Annapurna region would be most of the tracklist. This is where the classic tea house trek was perfected: well-worn trails connecting stone villages, steaming dal bhat served at every stop, and views that somehow manage to outdo themselves day after day. The full Circuit remains one of the world's great long-distance walks, crossing the Thorong La pass at 5,416 metres, but shorter routes like the Annapurna Base Camp trek or the Poon Hill sunrise hike deliver plenty of drama in less time. Beyond the boots-and-backpack crowd, mountain biking has taken off on the lower trails – a brilliant way to cover ground with the wind in your face – and the Seti and Marsyangdi rivers offer white water rafting that ranges from family-friendly floats to grade IV rapids that'll have you holding on for dear life.
Huge views, beautiful villages, and the freedom to choose your difficulty and comfort level, from brilliant lodges to classic tea-house trekking.
The magic is often in your route choice and two Annapurna trips can feel like different countries depending on which valleys and villages you choose (and we’ll certainly help with that!).
Be prepared for some early starts if you want those classic, crisp morning views (and remember that the breakfast tastes even better the earlier you set out).
Season
Season
Season
Season
Season
Season
Season
Season
Season
Season
Season
Season
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."
,url-https%3A%2F%2Fwaybird.imgix.net%2Fimages%2Fmap%2Fpin-primary-outlined.png%3Fw%3D12(86.96012867300162,27.21080066067232),url-https%3A%2F%2Fwaybird.imgix.net%2Fimages%2Fmap%2Fpin-primary-outlined.png%3Fw%3D12(86.96017161007276,27.2108769923361),url-https%3A%2F%2Fwaybird.imgix.net%2Fimages%2Fmap%2Fpin-primary-outlined.png%3Fw%3D12(83.87361102780709,28.61447676073007),url-https%3A%2F%2Fwaybird.imgix.net%2Fimages%2Fmap%2Fpin-primary-outlined.png%3Fw%3D12(83.8201920971136,28.596976805223093),url-https%3A%2F%2Fwaybird.imgix.net%2Fimages%2Fmap%2Fpin-primary-outlined.png%3Fw%3D12(83.87369685848999,28.61443908697422),url-https%3A%2F%2Fwaybird.imgix.net%2Fimages%2Fmap%2Fpin-primary-outlined.png%3Fw%3D12(83.87361102780709,28.614363739421997)/auto/600x400?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoidGltYnVrdHV0cmF2ZWwiLCJhIjoiY2poMGw1eHpkMmRkbDJ6bW8xYWZ5OGpjYyJ9.PYvAO7lUJ40SOpGvwmQLqw&attribution=false&logo=false)
