Maximize Your Adventure Time with the Best Self-Guided Hikes in Europe, & Kilimanjaro Treks +Hiking Gear & Tips to Fuel Your Passion for the Mountains.

SPRING HIKING TOURS

explore cinque terre on our self-guided walking tour

Cinque Terre & Beyond Hiking Tour in Italy (Self-Guided)

Croatia hiking tour from Split to Dubrovnik self-guided

Croatia Hiking Tour: Split to Dubrovnik (Self-Guided)

Lycian Way Hike: Western or Eastern Route (Self-Guided)

Wicklow Way Tour (Self-Guided)

cami de ronda costa brava south hiking in spain

Camino de Ronda: South Costa Brava, Spain Tour (Self-Guided)

SELF-GUIDED MOUNTAIN HIKING TOURS IN EUROPE:

Tour du Mont Blanc (Self-Guided) Hiking Tour

Known as one of the best treks in the world, you’ll hike in France, Italy and Switzerland around the famed Mont Blanc.

Alta Via 1 hike, the most famous High Route in Italy

Alta Via 1 Hiking Tour in Dolomites Italy Entire, North or South Route (Self-Guided)

Hike the most famous hiking/trekking High Route in the Dolomites and one of the top three in the Alps overall.

The Haute Route: Hiking Tour (Self-Guided)

This amazing trek takes you past two of the most iconic places in the Alps – Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn.

Gran Paradiso Hiking Tour in the Italian Alps (Self-Guided)

This breathtaking region boasts soaring peaks like the Grand Paradis at 4,061m and enchanting valleys echoing with rich Aosta Valley traditions.

MOUNT KILIMANJARO HIKE

Hike to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa.

you'll find hiker and adventure traveller Laurel Robbins in the mountains every weekend

Hi, I’m Laurel, the founder of Monkeys and Mountains Hiking Tours. Hiking has completely transformed my life, and I created this company to share that incredible impact with you by offering unforgettable hiking tours.

For over 20 years, I’ve picked my travel destinations based on the best hiking trails and outdoor experiences. I’ve hiked Tour du Mont Blanc climbed Kilimanjaro, done numerous Dolomites hiking tours and ventured to Rwanda to observe mountain gorillas.

Since 2010, my team and I have helped millions of hikers and adventure travellers experience unforgettable outdoor adventures and have been featured in large media outlets like BBC Travel, BBC Earth, National Geographic, Forbes.

oOur goal is to make your multi-day hiking tour as easy and stress-free as possible, so you can focus on enjoying the adventure. I’m here to take the guesswork out of planning, so all you have to do is show up for your hike and experience the transformational and lasting impact of spending time outdoors.