Inspired by its 50th anniversary – which will be celebrated with Everest as its backdrop next month with a series of special treks – adventure travel specialist World Expeditions has collated below the key anniversaries for 2025-26 to inspire your next travel plans. 

From exploring the real-life 'Brokeback Mountain' and seeing how Dian Fossey's vision lives on to stepping into Gerald Durrell's childhood world or discovering the very best of the 'Golden State' as it turns 175, World Expeditions and its two European brands, UTracks and Walkers' Britain, can help make these trips happen... 

Mark 10 years since the Transcaucasian Trail began taking shape > In development since 2015, once completed the Transcaucasian Trail will connect more than 20 National Parks and protected areas in the three countries collectively known as Southern Caucasus: Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan. 
- Transcaucasian Trail Hike Georgia with World Expeditions (10 days) departs June-September, from £1,790 per person; Armenia section also available to book 

Explore the real-life 'Brokeback Mountain' 20 years on > The acclaimed 2005 film was largely filmed in the stunning landscapes of Canada's Alberta, whose majestic Rocky Mountains, rolling foothills and wide-open prairies provided the perfect stand-in for the American West. 
- Canadian Rockies Hiking Adventure with World Expeditions (7 days) departs June-August, from £2,090 per person 

Follow in the footsteps of notorious outlaw Rob Roy to commemorate the film's 30th anniversary > Praised for its sweeping cinematography, the 1995 historical drama 'Rob Roy' was shot in various scenic locations across Scotland, capturing beautifully the rugged Highlands landscape and atmosphere.  
- Rob Roy Way with Walkers' Britain (9 days) departs March-October, from £940 per person 

See how Dian Fossey's vision lives on, four decades later > 40 years after the death of the esteemed zoologist, who dedicated her life to observing and protecting the endangered mountain gorillas, the legacy of her pioneering book and its film adaptation 'Gorillas in the Mist' remain as topical as ever. 
- NEW! Rwanda Hike, Bike and Kayak with World Expeditions (9 days) departs year round on selected dates, from £3,350 per person; e-bike upgrade also available 

Take a reflective journey in Cambodia, 50 years since the Khmer Rouge Genocide, widely considered one of the greatest crimes of the 20th century, began > Neighbouring Vietnam has its own historic 50th anniversary in 2025, the fall of Saigon, which marked the end of the Vietnam War. 
- Ho Chi Minh City to Angkor Wat Cycle with World Expeditions (12 days) departs monthly year round, from £2,090 per person 

Walk the UK's first long distance footpath 60 years since it officially opened > A rugged mountain journey across the backbone of England, the Pennine Way has legendary status in the annals of British walking, as in 1965 it became the first National Trail to ever be created in the country.  
- The Full Pennine Way with Walkers' Britain (20 days) departs March-September, from £2,250 per person; alternatively, you can walk either the southern or the northern section

Celebrate the 70th anniversary since the third tallest peak on the planet was conquered > In honour of the 1955 British expedition that reached the top of Kangchenjunga for the first time ever on 25 May 1955, World Expeditions launches this new trip that treks through the heart of the Sikkim Himalaya. 
- NEW! Sikkim & Kangchenjunga via the Singalila Ridge with World Expeditions (18 days) departs in October, from £2,990 per person 

Visit a World Heritage Site on UNESCO's 80th birthday > The Galapagos Islands were among the first sites to receive World Heritage status from UNESCO in 1978. However, the organisation's history dates back to the end of World War II – it was founded in London on 16 November 1945. 
- Galapagos in Depth with World Expeditions (8 days) departs weekly year round, from £4,690 per person 

Trace Lawrence of Arabia's journey 90 years after his death > T.E. Lawrence (1888-1935) spent time in Jordan during the Arab Revolt. He wrote about the dramatic scenery in his book 'Seven Pillars of Wisdom' and Wadi Rum served as a filming location for the 1962 epic 'Lawrence of Arabia'. 
- Jordan Hike & Bike with World Expeditions (8 days) departs March-May and September-December, from £1,450 per person 

Step into Gerald Durrell's childhood world on his birth's centenary > Born in 1925, the British naturalist had a special connection to Corfu, where he spent part of his childhood. His experiences inspired his autobiographical series, which vividly captures the island's rich wildlife and vibrant culture. 
- Best of the Corfu Trail Self Guided Walk with UTracks (8 days) departs May-October, from £770 per person 

Embark on an Irish journey in tribute to Oscar Wilde, 125 years after his passing > Connect with the spirit of one of Ireland's most iconic writers amid the landscapes that once inspired him. Special commemorative events have been planned for 2025 to mark the 125th anniversary of his death. 
- The Wicklow Way with Walkers' Britain (7 days) departs April-October, from £990 per person; longer, 9-day itinerary also available 

Mark 150 years since a new chapter began in Rijksmuseum's history > Following years of debate, construction of Rijksmuseum's new home started in 1876. Today, it is the largest art museum in the Netherlands and houses one of the finest collections of Dutch Golden Age masterpieces. 
- Classic Holland Cycle with UTracks (7 days) departs April-September, from £890 per person; exclusion dates available; e-bike upgrade also available 

Discover the very best of the 'Golden State' as it turns 175 > California is commemorating a remarkable milestone in 2025: 175 years since it became the 31st US state, in September 1850. The celebrations highlight its rich history, tracing its journey from the Gold Rush era to the present. 
- California Discovery with World Expeditions (9 days) departs May-September, from £3,190 per person 

Plan a trip to Bolivia as it celebrates 200 years of independence > This month marks 200 years since the country declared its independence from Spain. The country was named after Simón Bolívar, who led the charge and became its inaugural president. 
- Uyuni Salt Flats and Potosi with World Expeditions (8 days) departs three times weekly year round, from £1,990 per person 

Flights extra. For more information and bookings please contact: 

World Expeditions: 0800 0744 135/+44 (0) 20 8875 5060, www.worldexpeditions.com  
UTracks: 0800 0744 135 /+44 (0) 20 8875 5069, www.utracks.com  
Walkers' Britain: 0800 008 7741/ /+44 (0) 20 8875 5070, www.walkersbritain.co.uk   

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PR/media contacts: 
World Expeditions | UTracks | Walkers' Britain 
020 8875 5060 
Tom Panagos pr@worldexpeditions.co.uk 
Gordon Steer gordon@worldexpeditions.co.uk 

Notes for editors: 
* One of the very first operators in what has now become a very popular area in travel, since its inception in 1975 World Expeditions has earned itself an outstanding reputation as a world leader in small group adventure holidays and cultural journeys. 
* World Expeditions remains independently owned and a truly global company, with seven offices around the world, including the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. 
* The two factors that distinguish World Expeditions from its competitors, the number of inclusions and the exceptional value of its trips, can be found today in nearly 500 stand-alone itineraries across all continents, escorted by expert leaders and meticulously designed for those travellers who want to 'take the paths less travelled'.  
* Always innovative, it was, among others, the first operator to offer cycling holidays in India (1977), China (1978) and Vietnam (1990) and trekking trips in Mongolia (1980), Tibet (1981) and Japan (1999). As of 2011 World Expeditions is the only commercial company to offer the Full Nepal Traverse of the newly mapped Great Himalaya Trail.  
* An advocate of thoughtful, responsible travel, World Expeditions operates permanent, exclusive eco-campsites, designed to increase travellers' comfort levels, in the Himalaya (Everest, Annapurna) and Australia's Red Centre. 
* The European division of World Expeditions, activity holiday specialists UTracks and Walkers' Britain, cover over 35 countries across the British Isles and the continent, with more than 400 stand-alone itineraries, from short four-day breaks to longer, month-long itineraries. 
* The World Expeditions Travel Group consists of 16 travel brands in total, also including Adventure South, Australian Walking Holidays, Great Canadian Trails, Great Walks of New Zealand and North America Active.