Trekking the Planet began with a dream: a 424-day, around-the-world expedition to promote K-12 geo-literacy.

During that journey, we explored 53 countries across six continents, seeking out the world’s most remote and unspoiled places. By minimizing flights and prioritizing local guides and public transport, we kept our footprint small and our experiences authentic. Along the way, over 50,000 students from more than 20 countries followed our path.

Today, our commitment to authentic, active, and sustainable travel continues. Our adventures have spanned the globe, including:

• U.S. Backpacking & Road Trips: Thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, the John Muir Trail, and the Arizona Trail, alongside a historic trek to all 21 California Missions and a massive 27-national-park road trip.
• International Treks: Village-to-village hiking across Europe, including routes on the Camino de Santiago, the Via Francigena, and a complete trek across Switzerland.

This year we trekked 340 miles in France, sampling five long-distance GR trails in four distinct locations.

Wherever the trail takes us, our goal remains the same: to uncover the cultural heart of a region while experiencing its natural beauty firsthand.

Dive into our journeys below, or explore the Our Adventures link above.