October is the perfect time to escape the noise and crowds. With cooler temperatures and clear skies, trails offer a more intimate experience of nature. And there are no high-season supplements: all advantages.
Choose your destination and get your backpack ready! We depart in October!
Why is it better to go trekking in October?
October has something special. Trails empty and become peaceful, transforming the experience of travel. Walking at this time reveals the world’s beauty without distractions, through all the senses.
- Fewer tourists
Just you, the trail and your footsteps. Accommodation feels more personal and welcoming. Share a chat with your hosts, a homemade dinner and a local story that never appears on maps. - Ideal climate
You can walk without exhausting yourself, sleep without sweating and wake to a gentle breeze that invites you outside. - Spectacular landscapes
Some colours appear only in October: forests turning gold, mountains seeming taller against a deep blue sky, and sunsets that stop you in your tracks. - Local contact
When traveling out of season, local people have more time, more desire to share. The conversations are more sincere. You're not a tourist, you're a visitor. And that changes everything.
6 unique trekking experiences for this October
This October, leave routine behind, pack your rucksack and explore fascinating places on foot. These five treks combine incredible scenery, meaningful cultural encounters and routes that give you time to reconnect with yourself.
1.- Trekking in the Himalayas: Viewpoint of Poon Hill
An ideal introduction to trekking without acclimatisation worries. Clear October skies reveal spectacular Annapurna and Dhaulagiri views. We walk through bamboo forests and flowering rhododendrons, following ancient teahouse trails. A gentle but unforgettable journey through Nepali nature and culture.
Nepal✔️ Departures 3 SEP | 1 Oct | 10 Nov 2026
✔️ Price from 1930€
2. Ascent of Pikey Peak – Deep into Nepal
For those seeking something authentic, October is perfect for exploring the Himalayas’ quieter trails and discovering Sherpa life at its heart. The route takes you through remote villages, changing landscapes and Tibetan monasteries to the summit of Pikey Peak at 4,065 metres, with exceptional sunrise views of Everest.
✔️ Departures 1 OCT | 10 Nov 2026
✔️ Price from 1750€
3. Trekking in the Caucasus – Authentic Armenia
A journey reconnecting us with history and the mountains. For eight days, we walk through green valleys and volcanic landscapes, painted green and gold by October. We climb Mount Aragats and share meals and smiles in local homes, discovering Armenian hospitality and home cooking.
✔️ Departures 12 SEP | 3 Oct 2026
✔️ Price from 2580€
We will stay in hotels, camp for a couple of nights and spend the remaining nights in local homes, experiencing Armenian hospitality and traditional food.
4.- Island crossing: trekking from Porto da Cruz to Porto Moniz
An exciting challenge for experienced hikers: a coast-to-coast crossing over the island’s peaks and central plateau. From Machico to Porto Moniz, we follow the paths and levadas (irrigation channels) that once connected the island.
✔️ Departure 4 OCT 2026
✔️ Price from 1410€
5.- Trekking in Vietnam – Cao Bang and the Chinese border
A different, committed and powerful journey. The region of Cao Bang is dressed in fog and intense greens. We walk through jungle trails, visit waterfalls and live with local tribes that open the doors of their houses and traditions. A sustainable, demanding and deeply human trek.
✔️ Departure 21 SEP | 5, 19 Oct | 2 Nov 2026
✔️ Price from 1450€ + flight
6.- Trekking in Georgia – Medieval villages, from Mestia to Ushguli
Possibly one of Georgia and the Caucasus’s finest trekking routes. Mestia to Ushguli involves 5 days of moderate walks through remote valleys and medieval villages, crossing mountain passes and admiring glaciers beneath the country’s highest peaks. Staying in local homes each night, we can sample excellent cuisine and discover these Caucasian communities’ culture first-hand.
✔️ Departure 7 SEP | 5 Oct 2026
✔️ Price from 1620€
