Top Tropical Alpine Ascents

Does the thought of mountaineering conjure images of ice, snow, and chattering teeth? As we head into winter in the Southern Hemisphere, how about ditching the icy climates for something a little more.... tropical?

Countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia and Ecuador are growing in their reputation as destinations for tropical alpine mountaineering. These mountaineering expeditions will take you to newer (and sweatier!) heights as you explore the versatile, lush landscapes of tropical alpine mountains. Instead of snow-capped mountains, you’ll glimpse wildlife darting through the trees. Swap the icy glaciers for lush green landscapes flourishing with flora and fauna. Check out our top three alpine mountaineering expeditions departing this year, and swap the snow for the alpine glow!

Rinjani - Indonesia 
Towering over the small island of Lombok sits the spectacular Mount Rinjani, Indonesia’s second highest volcano at 3726m. Trekking Mount Rinjani is one of the best kept secrets in Indonesia, offering trekkers spectacular scenery including wildlife, waterfalls, hot springs, caves and lush rainforest, with the piece de resistance humbly sitting at the top. Often considered one of the more isolated mountains in the region, Rinjani is renowned for its stunning sunrise views over Segara, with Anak Lake and the island of Lombok stretching far below.

Rinjani and Gili Islands (8-days)

In just 8 days you can climb spectacular Mount Rinjani then enjoy the cultural highlights of Lombok and the Gilli Islands; book now on our Rinjani and Gili Islands trip, departing regularly between June-September 

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Mount Kinabalu - Malaysia
A treat for the body and soul, the three day climb of Mount Kinabalu in Borneo is a hugely rewarding ascent of its 4095m summit. There’s two routes, the Summit Trail which ascends 8.85km to Low’s Peak. For the more adventurous the other is the Via Ferrata where you ascend on iron rungs, cables and rails along one of the highest suspension bridges at 3600m. From the top, you’ll be rewarded wit the sun rise over Saba’s majestic forest and vistas of South China Sea.

Mount Kinabalu Climb (3-days)