Best tours for mountain lovers

There’s no doubt about it – mountains put a destination on the map. From the Alps to the Andes, people travel across the globe for a breath of fresh mountain air. And, whether you prefer lacing up your hiking boots in the summer or hiding away in a cosy log cabin during ski season, there's loads to keep you busy while you’re there. Some of our tours take you on scenic mountain drives and up into hillside communities, while others offer postcard-perfect views of world-famous peaks like Mount Fuji. See them for yourself...

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You might think Morocco’s only made up of sand dunes, but it's home to a mountain range, too. The Atlas Mountains stretch across Morocco and Algeria into Tunisia, separating the cooler coastlines from the Sahara. On our Tracks of the Nomads tour, you'll get to explore the souks and squares of Marrakech, plus camp under the stars in the desert. But the real highlight of the trip is the drive into the mountains in a 4x4. You’ll head up cedar tree-lined hillsides on dirt roads through the Tizi n’Tichka pass to explore a pair of kasbahs. These crumbling settlements were once home to important leaders, with tall walls used to protect locals from invaders. One of them, Ait Benhaddou, which is over 300 years old, scooped world heritage site status from UNESCO. You’ll get up close and personal with the ancient buildings before heading back down the mountainside.

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Our 12-night Discover Japan tour takes you from the bright lights of Tokyo – where you’ll spend a whole day sightseeing – to 3,000-year-old Lake Ashi. The star of the show here is Mount Fuji, AKA Japan’s highest mountain, and you’ll see it from all angles on a boat trip. You’ll glide along the volcanic Owakudani Valley, which lives up to its name with active sulphur vents and steaming hot springs. And you’ll round things off with a traditional kaiseki dinner, with lots of small tasting dishes to try. Mount Fuji aside, there are lots more things to do on this tour to give you a real taste of Japan’s best bits. That includes a visit to Miyajima’s famous floating shrine, the world’s largest bronze Buddha statue at Todaiji Temple, and a Kyoto city tour.

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Steaming geysers, sulphur springs and scattered icebergs are all served up with a backdrop of volcanic mountain scenery in Iceland. And our six-night Journey Around Iceland tour is the best way to get a taste of the landscape here. It starts with a scenic drive from Reykjavik to Akureyri, past huge fjords and vast lakes, like Myvatn. You’ll get a close-up look at the volcanic rock formations around this one, as well as a chance to marvel at Dettifoss – one of Europe’s most powerful waterfalls. Another highlight is a Golden Circle tour on day six, when you’ll tick off Gulfoss Waterfall, Strokkur Geyser and Thingvellir National Park in one hit.

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Our Classic Ceylon Private Tour is a must if you want to explore the mountainous landscapes of Sri Lanka. It includes a trip to Nuwara Eliya, one of Sri Lanka's most well-known tea-growing districts, which is hidden in greenery high up in the mountains. The lofty altitude is key to the quality of the Ceylon tea that’s made here, and you’ll sip the signature blend for yourself after a tour of the plantation. There’s plenty more lined up for mountain-lovers elsewhere on this tour, too, including a hike up Sigiriya Rock, one of Sri Lanka’s most famous landmarks.

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