Best hiking and trekking group tours 2027

Big mountains. Tiny trail snacks. Views that make the uphill slog suddenly feel very worth it. The best hiking and trekking group tours turn a great walk into a full-blown adventure, with the routes, logistics and group sorted for you.

And there’s a lot of variety out there. You can trek deep into the Himalayas with a group of fellow solo travelers, make Kilimanjaro your next big goal, take the family hiking around Mont Blanc or keep things more easygoing among New Zealand’s national parks. Boots on. Let’s go.

TL; DR

Flash Pack’s 12-day Nepal: Annapurna Base Camp is our pick for a soulful Himalayan adventure with other solo travelers, while its 10-day Chile: Santiago to Patagonia packs the iconic Las Torres hike into a wider Chilean adventure.

Want a summit to work toward? Adventure360’s 10-day Climb Mt Kilimanjaro - Lemosho Route is all about the climb. Explore’s 19-day Walking in New Zealand keeps the hiking more leisurely, while Exodus’ 8-day Mont Blanc Family Hiking Adventure brings the whole family into the Alps.

Who this guide is for

This guide is for anyone who likes the idea of seeing a destination on two feet. Maybe you’re ready for a high-altitude trek. Maybe you want a hiking trip that works for the family. Or maybe you’re hiking-curious but would prefer to start with leisurely trails and plenty of scenery.

We’ve mixed up the difficulty levels, destinations and group dynamics so you can quickly compare hiking styles, activity levels and the kind of people you’ll be sharing the trail with - without opening 37 tabs to figure it all out.

Best hiking and trekking group tours compared

Trip	Best for	Trip style	Group dynamic	Hiking level
Flash Pack - Nepal: Annapurna Base Camp	Himalayan trekking for solo travelers	High-altitude Himalayan trek	Solo travelers aged 30-49 or 50-65, max 16	Challenging
Flash Pack - Chile: Santiago to Patagonia	Patagonia hiking for solo travelers	Multi-activity adventure with a full-day hike	Solo travelers aged 30-49 or 50-65, max 16	Active
Adventure360 - Climb Mt Kilimanjaro - Lemosho Route	A bucket-list summit	Multi-day summit trek	18+ (mostly travelers aged 18-25), max 12	Challenging
Explore - Walking in New Zealand	First-time hiking adventures	Leisurely walking and sightseeing	Small group with tour leader, max 15	Leisurely
Exodus - Mont Blanc Family Hiking Adventure	Active family escapes	Alpine hiking from a Chamonix base	Guided family group	Moderate & Challenging

Best for Himalayan trekking with solo travelers (Annapurna Base Camp, Nepal)

Flash Pack creates small-group adventures exclusively for solo travelers, combining headline experiences with boutique stays and a group of people at a similar stage of life.

Trip Style

The 12-day Nepal: Annapurna Base Camp goes big on the Himalayas. You’ll trek through the Annapurna Conservation Area toward base camp, spending serious time on the trail with expert local support along the way.

Group Dynamic

Flash Pack brings together solo travelers in two age groups - 30-49 and 50-65 - with a maximum of 16 participants. Its small-group setup means you’re sharing the experience with people at a similar stage of life.

Example Experiences

• Trek through the Annapurna Conservation Area toward Annapurna Base Camp

• Spend your hiking days surrounded by huge Himalayan peaks and remote mountain scenery

• Explore Nepal on foot with expert local support

Who This Is Best For

Solo guests aged 30-49 or 50-65 who want their hiking trip to feel like a genuine achievement. This is a physically demanding, high-altitude trek, so strong fitness and preparation matter.

Best for Patagonia hiking with solo travelers (Las Torres, Chile)

Another Flash Pack option, but with a completely different flavor. This one combines one epic day on the trail with rafting, wine, food and some of Chile’s most dramatic scenery.

Trip Style

The 10-day Chile: Santiago to Patagonia takes you from Santiago into Chile’s wild south. The headline hiking moment is a full-day trek to the Las Torres lookout in Torres del Paine.

Group Dynamic

Groups are exclusively solo travelers aged 30-49 or 50-65, with a maximum of 16 participants. An expert local Pack Leader handles the logistics, while rafting, hiking and shared meals give the group plenty to bond over.

Example Experiences

• Hike to the Las Torres lookout in Torres del Paine

• Raft the Petrohué River through Chile’s Lake District

• Celebrate with Chilean wine and a Patagonian barbecue feast

Who This Is Best For

Fit solo adventurers who want one big hiking challenge without committing to a trekking-only vacation. It’s a strong match if you want your trail time mixed with food, wine, outdoor activities and premium stays.

Best for a bucket-list summit (Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania)

Adventure360 specializes in active group travel, and this trip has one very clear mission: get you up Africa’s highest mountain.

Trip Style

The 10-day Climb Mt Kilimanjaro - Lemosho Route follows the Lemosho Route through rainforest, moorland and high-alpine desert before the final climb toward Uhuru Peak. Longer options add Zanzibar or the Serengeti into the mix.

Group Dynamic

Groups are capped at 12, with guides, cooks and porters supporting participants throughout the climb. Adventure360 lists the minimum age as 18+, and you’ll be tackling the multi-day ascent as one compact trekking crew.

Example Experiences

• Catch sunrise high on Kilimanjaro as you push toward Uhuru Peak

• Take on the Barranco Wall before crossing the Karanga Valley

• Hike around Lava Tower with views toward the Western Breach

Who This Is Best For

Fit adventurers who have Kilimanjaro firmly planted on the bucket list. You’ll need a high level of physical fitness, with summit day alone involving around 11-14 hours of hiking. The company's age range of guests leans towards 18-25s.

Best for first-time hiking adventures (New Zealand)

Explore combines hiking with classic small-group travel, giving you lots of time outdoors without turning every single day into an endurance test.

Trip Style

The 19-day Walking in New Zealand covers both islands and some of the country’s major national parks. The walking is graded Leisurely, making this an approachable way to try a hiking-focused vacation.

Group Dynamic

Explore uses a small-group format with an experienced tour leader. Hiking is mixed with sightseeing and traveling through New Zealand, so there’s a nice rhythm between time on the trail and seeing more of the country.

Example Experiences

• Walk among the volcanic landscapes of Tongariro National Park

• Follow sections of the Kepler Track through mountain beech forest

• Cruise Milford Sound beneath Fiordland’s mountains and waterfalls

Who This Is Best For

Anyone who is new to walking vacations or simply prefers manageable hiking days. Previous hiking experience isn’t essential, although general fitness will make the occasional steeper sections more comfortable.

Best for active family escapes (Mont Blanc, French Alps)

Exodus brings its adventure-travel know-how to a family-friendly Alpine trip, with proper hiking days and a cozy Chamonix base to return to afterward.

Trip Style

The 8-day Mont Blanc Family Hiking Adventure explores the Chamonix Valley and surrounding Alps with an International Mountain Leader.  There are five walking days, typically involving around five to seven hours on foot.

Group Dynamic

This is a guided family adventure designed around experiencing the mountains together. A chalet in Chamonix provides the base, with shared meals and downtime bookending the days outside.

Example Experiences

• Hike to Lac Blanc for wide-open views across the Mont Blanc range

• Cross into Italy to walk above Val Ferret toward Courmayeur

• Explore Alpine trails around the Chamonix Valley with an International Mountain Leader

Who This Is Best For

Active families ready to spend proper time on the trail. Exodus grades the trip Moderate & Challenging, with rocky sections, steep terrain and significant climbs and descents.

FAQs

What are the best hiking and trekking group tours?

It depends on the adventure you’re chasing. Annapurna Base Camp and Kilimanjaro offer multi-day, high-altitude trekking. New Zealand has a more leisurely hiking style, Mont Blanc is designed around active families, and Flash Pack’s Chile trip gives solo travelers one major Patagonia hike within a broader adventure.

Are group hiking tours good for solo travelers?

Definitely. Hiking gives everyone an instant shared goal, so conversation tends to happen pretty naturally somewhere between the first climb and the inevitable snack stop. Flash Pack takes this further by designing its adventures exclusively for solo travelers, with separate groups for ages 30-49 and 50-65.

Which group hiking tour is good for beginners?

Explore’s Walking in New Zealand is the most beginner-friendly option featured here. Its walks are graded Leisurely and previous hiking experience isn’t essential.

Do I need hiking experience for a trekking vacation?

Not always. Beginner-friendly hiking vacations can be accessible to anyone in good general health, while tougher trips such as Annapurna Base Camp and Kilimanjaro demand considerably more preparation. Check daily walking hours, elevation, altitude and activity grading before booking.

What’s the difference between hiking and trekking?

Hiking generally means shorter walks that can be completed within a day. Trekking tends to involve consecutive days on foot and can take you into more remote or high-altitude terrain. Operators use the words differently, though, so the actual itinerary tells you more than the label.

Which hiking group tours involve high altitude?

Annapurna Base Camp and Mount Kilimanjaro are the two major high-altitude treks featured here. Both require good fitness, proper preparation and an understanding that altitude can make hiking significantly more demanding.

Can I join a hiking group tour in my 50s or 60s?

Yes. Fitness and the individual trip’s activity level are more useful things to consider than age alone. Flash Pack offers dedicated adventures for solo travelers aged 50-65, alongside its 30-49 departures.

What should I check before booking a group hiking tour?

Look at the activity grade, elevation, altitude, daily hiking hours and terrain. Then check the group dynamic, age range, accommodation and whether luggage is carried for you. Those details give you a much clearer picture of what your days will actually feel like.

How we chose this guide

We picked five hiking and trekking group tours that show just how different a vacation in hiking boots can look. The selection covers leisurely national park walks, family-friendly Alpine hiking, a full-day Patagonia challenge and serious high-altitude trekking.

We compared trip style, activity level, terrain, group dynamic, age suitability and the overall experience, while also looking for itineraries where hiking actually unlocks the destination - whether that’s walking through Himalayan landscapes, following trails beneath Mont Blanc or watching the scenery change as you climb Kilimanjaro.

Best hiking and trekking group tours 2027 by GroupTravelReviews.com