The bustling Alpine town of Zermatt has attracted trekkers and climbers for many years offering some of the most spectacular and varied walking in the Alps. Using Zermatt as our base, we make 2 expeditions staying at well-run traditional Swiss mountain huts with their generous hospitality and picture-perfect locations. There is also the opportunity to climb the Breithorn, a non-technical Alpine peak rising to 4164m and giving wonderful views of the region.

Holy mountains cloaked in green, azure seas fringed by golden beaches, tropical jungles teeming with wildlife and the ruins of fabulous ancient cities - Sri Lanka is the perfect setting for our unique activity-focused exploration.

An adventurous trip through some of the most remote and inspiring corners of Thailand - including Nan province in the far north and Umphang region on the Myanmar border. We camp in the jungle, ride elephants and white-water raft down untamed rivers. We also visit the most beautiful waterfall in South East Asia and stay with families in far-flung tribal villages.

The virgin land of Patagonia lies at the southern tip of the South American continent, a unique and undisturbed wilderness. Its cluster of lofty granite peaks are some of the world's most spectacular. We'll spend several days exploring Torres del Paine and Los Glaciares National Parks, both places of outstanding beauty. Our trips operate at the best time of year, but local weather conditions are unpredictable.

A one-week break offering a complete change of scene. Hike picturesque paths in the beautiful Cyclades, caressed by a cool breeze perfumed with the aroma of wild herbs. Sip an ouzo under a gnarled plane tree at the end of a day's hike through olive groves and sunny villages.

A feast for Greek island lovers, as you pick up the ancient trails of Andros and Tinos, then continue your odyssey by boat.

Albania - a little-visited country, with a lot to offer! This one-week walking tour takes in small villages, forested mountain slopes, and allows us to experience rural Albanian life. Visit traditional churches and bathe at stunning beaches.

Borneo evokes images of primeval forest, jungle rivers and headhunters. Travelling by plane, bus, longtail boat and on foot, we explore this fascinating and varied land. We journey through both Sarawak and Sabah - the provinces that make up Malaysian Borneo.

Columbus was so enamoured by the beauty of this tropical island that he even considered staying rather than return to his native Spain. From the UNESCO world heritage site that is Santo Domingo's colonial quarter, to the lush rainforests of the Dominican Alps, we discover the best bits of the interior before unwinding on the coast with the chance (in season) to watch one of nature's finest spectacles; humpback whales mating and calving in the Bay of Samana.

Never tried trekking before, or perhaps you want to see more of Nepal? This could be for you! Our varied and stimulating itinerary features a relaxed stay in a comfortable jungle lodge, the ancient temples of Kathmandu and an easy, but enjoyable trek offering wonderful views of the Annapurna range.