Back to basics: 8 Camping experiences around the world

Getting back to basics, there’s nothing like wild camping in the rugged heart of Wells Gray Provincial Park. This is the perfect opportunity to get to grips with bushcraft skills, such as preparing a campfire and putting together a home cooked meal in the wilderness. On a Canadian Adventure you’ll canoe picturesque waterways, taking in the dense greenery and keeping an eye out for elusive wildlife, before arriving at a wild camp (your homebase for two nights). Roast marshmallows with fellow travellers before enjoying a spot of stargazing.

For an idyllic beach camping experience head to Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park. Teeming with unique forests providing a shady canopy as well as a vast range of bird species, this Thailand national park provides a beautiful, rural wild camping location with no shortage of wildlife encounters nearby. While you explore the jungles and wildlife of Thailand, you’ll camp near an unspoilt stretch of beach in this natural haven. Enjoy dinner with newfound friends before settling down in peaceful woods, while the sound of waves soothes you to sleep.

Whether you opt to stretch out under the stars or sleep in a comfortable two-man dome tent, camping in Sudan will immerse you in peace and quiet, with a fantastic night sky to keep you company. As you Discover Sudan you’ll enjoy simple yet comfortable camping experiences along the way, with crew on hand to help you pitch your tent. Meanwhile, in Meroe, your campsite will also feature a shady veranda with views overlooking the vast expanse of desert. As the day draws to a close, sit back and watch the sun dip below the sharp shapes of the pyramids.

Trekking Fitz Roy and Torres del Paine is an undoubtedly challenging experience, but will reward you with spectacular mountainscape and glacier views. On a Trek Patagonia trip, as you make the journey of the ‘W’ circuit, you’ll camp at the refuges along the way, surrounded by the jagged peaks of Patagonia. Though these refuges have basic facilities you’ll find a communal dining room where you can gather with fellow travellers to share your favourite moments from this epic hike.