Updated September 2026
There’s still time to lock in 2026 pricing on your 2027 trek, but our Early Booking Special ends October 1, 2026. The offer applies to all guided, self-guided, and privately guided treks, giving you the opportunity to secure your preferred trip and dates before new pricing takes effect.
Still deciding where you want to go? You can secure the Early Booking Special with a $500 per person deposit by emailing adventure@ryderwalker.com or calling 970.728.6481, then choose your trek later.
Need some inspiration? Here are a few of our favorite adventures for next year.
Best Bucket-List Trips
Every Ryder-Walker trek is bucket-list worthy, but there are some trips we think everyone should experience at least once. Here are a few of our favorites:
Iceland: The Remote Westfjords trek will take you across the otherworldly moonscape of northwest Iceland. Here you will delve into the history of the Vikings, learning about their way of life and the strange landscape they came to call their home. Hiking in Iceland is like hiking nowhere else on earth, the trails are often marked by towering cairns, the villages are remote, and the rock and moss of the Icelandic tundra represent the last land before the expanse of the Northern Sea.
The Tour du Mont Blanc is the ultimate multi-country bucket list tour, as well as one of the most famous hiking tours in Europe. The trek circumnavigates the awe-inspiring Mont Blanc Massif, connecting footpaths around the entire mountain range. The Mont Blanc itself sits comfortably nearly straddling the triple border between France, Italy, and Switzerland, with each country separated by the nearly impenetrable mountain walls of the Mont Blanc. There is little more satisfying than walking between the delicious meals of French Savoyard fondues and cheese dishes to an Italian restaurant serving a delicious array of pastas, cured meats, and fresh salads. This classic tour is a highly satisfying cultural expose, as well as one of the most renowned hiking goals in the world! In 2027, self-guided treks will be run with pre-booked dates.
Our Matterhorn Trek is one of the most challenging hikes we offer in the Swiss and Italian Alps. The hike begins in Italy beneath the Matterhorn, one of the most iconic peaks in the world. The tour also partially circumnavigates the Monte Rosa, the highest mountain in Switzerland and the second highest peak in Western Europe. The hike finishes beneath the north face of the Matterhorn in legendary Zermatt, Switzerland. Hiking days are challenging, but the scenery is breathtaking, and at the end of the day a comfortable bed, hot shower, a good meal, a glass of local wine or beer and the company of other hikers awaits. If you like a trip with top-notch accommodations, maximum effort, and a healthy dose of challenging terrain, then this is the trip for you.
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Family-Friendly Hiking Trips
The key to a successful trek with kids is a hiking trip with a great deal of flexibility as well as broad interest. Ryder-Walker also offers a variety of trips that are excellent for teens and college-age young adults, so it’s time to rally the family and set out on an adventure. Some of our most popular family friendly trips are:
Our Engadine Trek is the perfect flexible trip to introduce your young ones to the European hiking experience. The Engadine is a peaceful valley that lies in the Eastern Swiss Alps, filled with historic locations, romantic charm, and some of the most peaceful village to village hiking Ryder Walker has to offer. The true magic of the Engadine for a family comes from the area’s fantastic transportation systems. Charming red trains run through the valley making shorter hiking days a consistent option, as well as a robust system of lifts, trams, and funiculars which make sure that our younger hikers never have to go farther than they are comfortable with without the excitement of a gondola ride! For older kids we have our Engadine Summit Series. The Engadine also has a charming series of castles which run through the valley and make for excellent side expeditions for the entire family! Short on time or want a gentler option? We offer a 5-day Mini-Trek as well as an Easygoing Engadine Trip.
The Italian Dolomites Trek is consistently one of Ryder-Walker’s most popular hikes, and the Dolomites are an ideal trekking destination for families. With an extensive network of trails and lifts, hikes can often be shortened, made easier, or adjusted for those looking for more of a challenge. One highlight is a night in a charming alpine rifugio, where a comfortable but rustic room awaits at the end of the day. For those looking for a more relaxed experience, our Easygoing Dolomites Trek features shorter hikes and greater use of lifts, while our Italian Dolomites Mini-Trek offers a shorter itinerary for travelers with limited time. Whichever style you choose, you’ll experience the dramatic limestone spires, beautiful alpine landscapes, and delicious blend of Italian, Ladin, and international cuisine that make this region so special. The Dolomites offer, without question, some of the most stunning hiking on earth.
Our Italian Dolomites: Lago di Braies, Fanes Wilderness & Alta Badia trek is an exceptional journey through the dramatic limestone spires of the Italian Dolomites. This unique region is tri-lingual, with Italian, German, and the traditional Ladin language all spoken, giving families a wonderful introduction to the culture and traditions of the region. A highlight is beautiful Lago di Braies, one of the most iconic alpine lakes in the Dolomites and a perfect place to enjoy a picnic or rent one of the famous wooden rowboats for a paddle across its turquoise waters. The hiking is wonderfully flexible, with both relaxed and more challenging options available, making this an excellent choice for families and multi-generational groups. For those who prefer shorter hikes at a more relaxed pace, our Easygoing Trek offers another wonderful way to experience the spectacular scenery, culture, cuisine, and hiking of this remarkable region.
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Cultural Hiking Adventures
One of the most rewarding parts of a Ryder-Walker trek is the opportunity to experience the culture of a region along the way. Food, history, art, architecture, and local traditions make each destination distinct. A few of our favorite cultural trips include:
England: The Cotswolds trip will take you away to a different time period entirely. Set in the peaceful Cotswold mountains in England some of the highlights of the Cotswolds trip include visiting medieval castles, Woodchester Mansion and Westonbirt Arboretum as well as Highgrove’s gardens (home of King Charles lll) and historic Stonehenge. The pastoral fields of the Cotswolds are the perfect place for you to get away from the stress of life and work. Here, lambs gambol in open pastures, thatched roof villages transport you back in time, and a selection of relaxing hikes and historic attractions will provide you with the perfect distraction from the “real” world.
The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is one of Ryder Walker’s favorite trips, which follows the less crowded route to Machu Picchu. This trek, in which we work alongside local guides, will take you through the ruins of the Inca civilization. The Peruvian Andes are some of the most dramatic mountains in the world and the change in biome from the rainforest in the valley floors to the high alpine terrain above is alone enough reason to visit these remarkable Inca holy sites.
Wherever 2027 takes you, we look forward to helping make your next hiking adventure a reality. Our experienced team and guides are here to help you choose the right trek and take care of the details along the way.
Here’s to new trails, new places, and new adventures in 2027. We hope you’ll join us!
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