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Not every objective ends with crampons and a rope. RMI's trekking and hiking programs take climbers and non-climbers alike into some of the most spectacular wilderness terrain in the world, with the same guiding depth and logistical support that backs every RMI expedition.
From Patagonia's granite towers to the approaches of the world's highest peaks, RMI's trekking programs reach places most guided itineraries don't.
Trekking in remote terrain requires the same kind of professional judgment as a technical climb: sound logistics, honest pacing, and disciplined decision-making in places where conditions change fast. RMI brings that standard to every trekking program, regardless of whether the summit involves a rope. Itineraries range from single-week treks to multi-week combined trips across Nepal, Tanzania, Peru, and Patagonia — browse by destination below to find the right fit.
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RMI's Gokyo Trek is a nineteen-day lodge-to-lodge trek through Nepal's Khumbu Valley, reaching the Gokyo lakes by the quieter Renjo La Pass.
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A 12-day climb of Kilimanjaro (19,341'), the Roof of Africa, via the scenic Machame Route — seven days on the mountain for proper acclimatization, with porter support and genuine mountain luxury.
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A guided ascent of Kilimanjaro via the scenic Machame Route followed by a four-day luxury safari through Tanzania's most iconic national parks.
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An 8-day Tanzania safari through Lake Manyara, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Parks — four days of game drives among Africa's great wildlife, with nights at secluded safari lodges.
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A guided 80-mile circuit of Chile's Torres del Paine National Park, exploring the full O Circuit through remote Patagonian wilderness with cultural immersion in Puerto Natales and the Strait of Magellan.
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RMI's Machu Picchu Trek is a thirteen-day program built around a six-day trek to Machu Picchu via the Salkantay route, with time in Cusco and the Sacred Valley beforehand.
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RMI's Everest Base Camp Trek is an eighteen-day lodge-to-lodge trek through Nepal's Khumbu Valley to Everest Base Camp, with a night spent at Base Camp itself.
Have a destination in mind that isn't on this list? RMI guides terrain beyond what any program catalog covers. If the route is worth doing, we can put a program together around it.
No — RMI's trekking programs are built for climbers and non-climbers alike. No technical climbing skills or roped travel are required on standard trekking itineraries.
Multi-day trekking at altitude and on remote terrain still demands a solid fitness base — expect consecutive days of hiking, often at elevation. Fitness requirements vary by trip; each program page lists specifics.
RMI's trekking programs include Nepal (Gokyo, Everest Base Camp), Tanzania (Kilimanjaro, safari), Peru (Machu Picchu), and Patagonia (Torres del Paine).
Yes, on several — Everest Base Camp, Gokyo, and Kilimanjaro all involve significant altitude gain. RMI builds acclimatization days into these itineraries and guides manage pacing accordingly.
Professional guides, in-country logistics, and lodging/camping as specified per itinerary. Each program page lists exactly what's included and what's climber-provided.
Some RMI itineraries do — the Kilimanjaro Climb combines with an optional Tanzania safari extension, for example. Check each program page for combination options.
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