Treks, Tours, and Backpacking - All Locations
Full-Service, Non-Technical Adventures for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Our treks and tours give you the opportunity to enjoy beautiful and remote places without the hassle of logistical planning and cooking. Our guides' technical knowledge and familiarity with the regions means that you can relax and spend your energy taking pictures, chatting with your fellow travellers, or doing absolutely nothing (but walking, of course).
Treks, Tours, and Backpacking - All Locations
Full-Service, Non-Technical Adventures for Outdoor Enthusiasts
A backpacker's high camp near White Rock Lake on the Ptarmigan Traverse backpacking route. Myron AllenAn introductory weekend backpacking trip designed for people with little or no overnight camping experience in the wilderness. Set in the North Cascades of Washington, this course covers equipment selection, navigation, meal planning and cooking, and campsite selection.
- Location:North Cascades, Washington
- Season:May - September
- Length:2-day weekend
- Cost:$650
Mt. Rainier, as seen from the Goat Rocks Wilderness. Steph WhiteOn this trek, we combine sections of the Wonderland Trail and Northern Loop Trail, exploring some of the most fascinating and famed areas of Mt. Rainier National Park.
- Location:Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
- Season:Currently Unavailable
- Cost:N/A
Dozens of glaciers grace the scenery in this pristine area, just a few miles from Canada. Mount Challenger in the background. Jeff RiesJoin us for a custom private backpacking trip in the North Cascades, a vast and rugged wilderness in northwest Washington State. Learn the fundamentals of wilderness living while enjoying some of the most inspiring alpine scenery in North America.
- Location:North Cascades, WA
- Season:July - September
- Length:Custom
- Cost:Private Rates Apply
Hiking up the Little Lakes Valley. Kurt HicksJoin us for a unique trek through the heart of California's High Sierra, a place John Muir called the "Range of Light." We take care of the logistics, so you can simply enjoy yourself in this beautiful place.
- Location:John Muir Wilderness, California
- Season:July - August
- Length:6 days
- Cost:Contact AAI Office for more details
Hikers traverses the Altiplano with a perfect view of Huayna Potosi in the background. Matthew Hook.Our exploration of western Bolivia includes a tour of La Paz, Inca and Aymara archaeological sites, and a five-day trek that takes us over a 15,000-foot pass and through Aymara mountain villages largely unaffected by the modern world. Join us for the trek only, or continue with our Cordillera Real Expedition.
- Location:La Paz and Cordillera Real, Bolivia
- Season:May - August
- Length:7 days
- Cost:Contact AAI Office for more details
The Matterhorn, just outside of Zermatt. Aeron RiesJoin us on this spectacular trek through the heart of the French and Swiss Alps, from Chamonix to Zermatt. This is the hiker's Haute Route, a summer super-light backpacking version of the famous winter ski hut trip.
- Location:French and Swiss Alps
- Season:July - August
- Length:10 days
- Cost:Starting at $2840
Approaching the south side of Siguniang at the start of the trek into the Changping Gou. Andy BourneThis trek offers exploration in diverse and remote areas of China, awe-inspiring scenery, and the chance to experience Tibetan and Chinese cultures.
- Location:Sichuan Province, China
- Season:September - October
- Length:9 days
- Cost:$6000
Island Peak above the town of Chukung. Colin Monteath - Hedgehog HouseThis climbing and trekking program explores several of the largest mountain valley systems in the Khumbu Himalaya and includes optional ascent of 20,306-foot Island Peak (Imja Tse).
- Location:Khumbu Region, Nepal
- Season:April - May; October - November
- Length:24 days
- Cost:$4,600 or $5,300 with Island Peak
Giraffes browse for food near the Ngorongoro Crater. Shawn OlsonJoin us for a world-class safari experience. We offer driving, walking, and camping safaris through a number of areas in Tanzania, including the Serengeti, Lake Manara, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha, Mt. Meru, and many other areas.
- Location:Tanzania, East Africa
- Season:June - February
- Length:3-7 days
- Cost:varies; see Safari Options and Prices below
A skier rips through exceptionally dry Hokkaido powder. Gregg OliveriHokkaido, Japan is one of the best places in the world to backcountry ski and snowboard. The combination of light, dry snow that feels more like fairy dust, moderate lines, beautiful vistas and a rich cultural experience provide for an exceptional introduction to Japan's backcountry. The American Alpine Institute offers a flexible program that includes seven days of skiing or riding, while exploring several different backcountry and sidecountry venues in Hokkaido.
- Location:Hokkaido, Japan
- Season:December - March
- Length:Varies
- Cost:$637 per person, per day for 1 - 3 people
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