Ride the Quilotoa Loop

The world’s largest volcanic lake, with Batak villages on Samosir Island at its centre.

One of the world's highest active volcanoes.

Crater lake ringed by three volcanoes and Maya villages — Aldous Huxley called it the most beautiful lake in the world.

Not the highest mountain, but its summit is the furthest point from the centre of the Earth.

Hike between medieval tower villages under the highest peaks of the Caucasus.

Car-free alpine village at the foot of the world’s most photographed peak, with Europe’s highest cable-car station.

Berber villages below snowy peaks.

Hike between Hmong and Dao villages through emerald terraces cut into the mountains near the Chinese border.