WALKING, HIKING & BIKING

Indian Ocean

From guided nature walks with ecologists in the Seychelles, to following tea plantation trails in Sri Lanka, to cycling around the palaces of Rajasthan – the Indian Ocean region offers a plethora of diverse hiking and biking opportunities!

View fro the top of Le Morne Brabant, Mauritius

Himalayan Peaks & Tranquil Backwaters

Have a truly off-the-grid hiking experience in the barely-visited islands of the Comoros. Trek towering Himalayan peaks or hike through the backwaters of Kerala in India. Or hike Réunion’s rugged volcanic landscape, crisscrossed with miles of astonishing world-class trails.

You’ll find all of this and much more in our Indian Ocean Hiking & Biking pages. Explore the countries below to learn about some of the Indian Ocean’s very best island walking, hiking & cycling trails, as well as information on other superb walks if you would like to add an off the beaten track hiking adventure into your itinerary while visiting.

Sri Lanka

Probably the country’s most famous viewpoint, no visit to Sri Lanka would be complete without a visit to the Sigiriya Rock Fortress!

India

Trek India’s towering Himalayan peaks, stroll along secluded beaches in the Andamans or hike through the backwaters of Kerala!

Mauritius

Ascend staggering peaks, traverse the crests of volcanic ridges, or spot endemic bird species on guided nature walks!

Comoros Islands

The Comoros is a destination for the adventurous traveller in search of a truly off-the-beaten-track, off the grid experience!

Maldives

Enjoy a nature walk or cycle barefoot on one of the Maldives’ idyllic islands, stopping off at a comfy hammock along the way!

La Réunion

Réunion is the perfect destination for intrepid hiking enthusiasts, the entire country is covered with astonishing world-class trails!

Seychelles

The Seychelles granite interiors have a wealth of footpaths and nature trails, many leading to secret waterfalls & pristine tropical forests

Hiking & Biking

Explore other islands around the world offering guided & self-guided walking, hiking & biking adventures!

Blaze a Trail

Or head back to our Hiking & Biking main page for more islands across the globe, perfect for exploring on foot 

Hiking in Norway

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