3 Five-Day Treks Worth Flying For

1.Annapurna base camp trek 5 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 252 reviews · from $699Our pick

Travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara, then trek through rhododendron, bamboo, and oak forests to Annapurna Base Camp. An English-speaking guide handles permits, lodges, meals, and transport. Expect a small group of up to 12 people, tea-house stays, Fish Tail views, and a return to Pokhara.

“Totally disappointed with the whole trip experience: 1. Before the trip, it’s clearly stated that the team would provide enough tablet to purify tapped water, however the tour guide forgot to bring and not willing to buy/correct his mistake. InRead more”

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2.Machu Picchu: 5-Day Salkantay Trek with Panoramic Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 5 days · from $655Best value

Trek from Cusco through Humantay Lake, Salkantay Pass, cloud forest, coffee farms, and Llactapata with guides such as Cesar, Roger, and José. You will camp, enjoy a Pachamanca feast, see Machu Picchu from an unusual angle, then return by Vistadome or 360° train.

“Booked this last minute because I am a very “book things as you go” traveler, and I honestly think I got so lucky because I genuinely do not think there is a better experience you can get. My guides were absolutely incredible. Eddie was very knowledgeable and put together and made sure everything went smoothly. Elias was just the kindest and most fun person to be around, and truly cared about all of the people. Very amazing environment and the food was just phenomenal. Seriously cannot recommend this company more, and it is also 100% local!!!”

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3.5-Day Pearl of Africa Chimps and Gorilla Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $2,171

Travel from Entebbe or Kampala through Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi. Track chimps in Kyambura Gorge, cruise the Kazinga Channel, search for Ishasha’s tree-climbing lions, then spend an hour with mountain gorillas before relaxing at Lake Bunyonyi. A private 4x4, English-speaking guide, meals, and lodging are included.

“We were a group of four friends, and this 5-day safari with Home to Africa was nothing short of spectacular! From the moment we were picked up in Entebbe, every detail was well-organized and seamless. The team went above and beyonRead more”

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