The Most Awesome Mountain Trips to Take in the US
Senior Travel Writer
Book your way to the summit with these mountain TRIPS by Culture Trip and other small-group adventures around the best mountains in the US.
In need of an altitude adjustment? You’re not the only traveler scrambling to get a new perspective on the world. From coast to coast, the towering mountain ranges of the United States offer all-season thrills, natural splendor and sublime relaxation. Kicking up dirt while roaming the Rockies is just as alluring as gazing uninterruptedly at the Kenai Mountains in Alaska or tracking wolves through Yellowstone National Park. Scale the slopes of the best mountains in the US and admire the view with these incredible mountain trips, all bookable with Culture Trip.
Off-road adventures in Utah and Colorado – TRIPS by Culture Trip
A breath of fresh mountain air. The sound of autumn leaves crunching under your boots. Sudden sightings of mountain goats, elk and black bears. If that’s your idea of an awesome mountain trip, follow us on this eight-day hiking and biking tour of Colorado and Utah. You’ll spend time exploring the Rocky Mountains, a fantastic contrast to the days spent kicking up dirt in the canyonlands of Utah. This exciting two-state adventure combines green forests and red-rock deserts with two of the West’s most iconic national parks: Rocky Mountain and Arches National Parks.
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Next available from 1st Jan 1970
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Trip highlights and details
STARTS AT
Denver, Colorado
ENDS AT
Denver, Colorado
DURATION
8
GROUP SIZE
13
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Active
Track wolves in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks – by Intrepid Travel
Moose, grizzly bears, beavers and more roam throughout Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Teton mountain range. Even low-impact hiking trails can lead you straight to prime wildlife viewing if you’re lucky. By far, one of the coolest species to stumble upon are the wolves of Yellowstone. Tag along on this trip to the mountains of both parks, and an experienced wolf tracker will show you where these hounds hang out. Come evening, practice your howl – and your yee-haw – with dinner, drinks and entertainment in the frontier town of Jackson, Wyoming.
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Next available from 1st Jan 1970
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Trip highlights and details
STARTS AT
Jackson, Mississippi
ENDS AT
Jackson, Mississippi
DURATION
6
GROUP SIZE
12
PHYSICAL RATING
Light
STYLE
Discovery
Navigate the Kenai Peninsula’s peaks and glaciers in Alaska – by Intrepid Travel
Alaska is far from just about everywhere, but – home to some of the best mountains in the US – America’s largest state is well worth the trek. This five-day mountain trip starts and ends in Anchorage, as you explore the best of the majestic Kenai Peninsula. You’ll visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center, before traveling overland to the coastal town of Seward, which is the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park. Here, you’ll navigate peaks and glaciers, spotting orcas and humpback whales along the way, before visiting the icy tundra of the Exit Glacier, where you’ll take the reins of a dog sled.
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Next available from 1st Jan 1970
Secure your spot with a low deposit
Trip highlights and details
STARTS AT
Anchorage, Alaska
ENDS AT
Anchorage, Alaska
DURATION
6
GROUP SIZE
10
PHYSICAL RATING
Light
STYLE
Discovery
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Hanna
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A GUIDE?
2 years.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR JOB?
It's the personal contact, the personal experiences. I love meeting people from all over the world... I really like getting to know everyone and feeling like I'm traveling with a group of friends.
WHAT DESTINATION IS ON YOUR TRAVEL BUCKET-LIST?
I have so many places on my list, but I would really lobe to go to Africa. I consider myself an “adventure girl” and Africa feels like the ULTIMATE adventure!
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Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.
Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.
Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.
Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.
We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.
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