New Exodus hiking holidays for 2016

Here are some of the new hiking holidays Exodus Travels will be offering for 2016.

Walking in the Prosecco Hills
Just an hour’s drive north of Venice, in the foothills of the Dolomites, is one of the world’s best yet largely undiscovered wine regions. Here ancient terraced vineyards clinging to the sides of every possible slope are dedicated exclusively to grapes for Italy’s most prized sparkling wine: Prosecco. Based in an elegant converted villa, located in the heart of the so called 'Prosecco Road' - Italy’s oldest wine route - we spend a week walking through picturesque rolling hills and sampling the area’s delicious cuisine and authentic bubbles. We also visit charming mediaeval villages such as Cison, Follina, Asolo as well as the beautiful capital province of Treviso.

Tour du Mont Blanc (Self-Guided)
For those confident of their walking ability we offer the iconic Tour du Mont Blanc as a self-guided itinerary. The majestic beauty of the surrounding scenery is best appreciated on foot as you walk point-to-point each day, staying in friendly hotels and auberges at night. Your main baggage is transported for you by van, and using comprehensive route notes you follow the well-marked trails across the French, Swiss and Italian Alps. The walking is challenging, but the views and the sense of achievement are well worth it!

South Africa: Trails of the Garden Route
Deep winding gorges, towering coastal vistas and ancient forests: this is a must for anyone who craves varied scenery. From conquering iconic Table Mountain to hiking to the point where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet, every day is different – and that’s before game drives and wine tasting.

Three Peaks of Ladakh
If conquering one Himalayan summit isn't enough of a challenge for you, try three peaks and five high passes! After acclimatisation time in Leh (3500m) we begin trekking from Mankarmo. The trail ascends a spectacular gorge to reach a high altitude plain at Nimaling, inhabited by Ladakhi shepherds and their huge flocks of sheep, goats and yaks. Vatseri Peak (5640m) is a good warm up before summiting our highest peak, Dzo Jongo East (6040m), which offers breath-taking views over the Karakorum and Indian Himalaya. The climb is tough, but optional and technically easy. We trek out via the third peak, Konga Ri (5680m). 

Iran: Mt Damavand Ascent
A welcome return to the Exodus map, Iran is home to Mount Damavand, a towering 5,610m peak overlooking the Caspian Sea. Rugged, rocky scenery accompanies you to the summit, a spiritual place echoing with ancient Iranian mythology and storytelling.

Sacred Mountain Lodge Trek
For the first time you can trek in Peru with Exodus but without camping. Our new trek to Ausangate, one of the most famous and beautiful peaks in the Cordillera Vilcanota range, stays in tambos, Peruvian eco-lodges committed to sustainability in this remote, mountainous environment. Not only are the tambos environmentally friendly, they’re also a great way to mingle with the Andeans who call these mountains home.