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Adventure Alternative is an established adventure travel company which was started in 1991 by adventurer and mountaineer Gavin Bate, and developed over many years of guiding expeditions around the world.
We have a strong emphasis on responsible tourism and have invested in setting up travel companies in Kenya, Tanzania, Nepal, Borneo, Russia and Morocco.
We aim to provide personal service, experienced advice and a high quality adventure holiday with both scheduled and bespoke itineraries.

Mount Kenya

Mount Kenya trek

5 day trip for £945.00

Trek to Point Lenana peak going up and down the Naro Moru and Sirimon routes on the North and West side of the mountain.

Mount Kenya Summit Circuit

6 day trip for £1,295.00

A six day trek to Point Lenana crossing the mountain from West to East and circling the summit massif via several of the famous high camps.

Mount Kenya Traverse

5 day trip for £1,095.00

Ascend by the west or northwest side and descend the south-eastern Chogoria route to traverse the mountain via the peak of Point Lenana.

'No Picnic on Mount Kenya' route

6 day trip for £1,395.00

A six day trek up the less travelled Burguret route made famous by the Italian Felice Benuzzi, and descending the Chogoria route.

Treks in Nepal

Everest Base Camp trek

17 day trip for £1,395.00

Trek to the foot of Mount Everest along the Khumbu Glacier, staying in lodges and teahouses and guided by Sherpas.

Annapurna Sanctuary trek

15 day trip for £1,395.00

Classic Annapurna Base Camp trek and also Machupuchare (Fish Tail) base camp.

Langtang valley trek

14 day trip for £1,195.00

Beautiful cedar forests and flowers, Sherpa villages and views of soaring Himalayan peaks.

Upper Mustang trek

1 day trip for £1,995.00

A beautiful two week trek to the forbidden kingdom of Mustang.

Manaslu Circuit Trek

21 day trip for £1,695.00

A beautiful 17 day trek around the less visited Manaslu peak.

School Expeditions

School Expedition Kenya

1 day trip for £1,495.00

Adventure trip combining challenge, travel, fun, culture and community service. A transformative trip for young people.

Nepal School Expedition

1 day trip for £1,445.00

Adventure trekking, community service, Sherpa culture and traditional home stays with flexible dates and full supervision.

Tanzania School trip

1 day trip for £1,445.00

Adventure, community service, travel and culture on this three week trip for young people under the shadow of Kilimanjaro.

Mount Elbrus

Mount Elbrus South Route

11 day trip for £1,595.00

A classic ascent of Europe's highest peak and one of the seven summits in the Caucasus mountains of Russia.

Mount Elbrus North Route

12 day trip for £1,895.00

This camping trip on the quieter north side offers a different perspective on the classic volcano of the Caucasus Mountains.

Mount Elbrus Traverse

12 day trip for £1,995.00

A challenging trip to ascend the north side and descend the south side of this Russian peak.

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