Hellenic Business Awards 2026 Most Trusted Adventure Travel Operator 2026 & Outdoor Tourism Education & Community Impact Award 2026 For 40 years now, Trekking Hellas has been creating active experiences that connect people with nature, local communities, and destinations across Greece and beyond. From rafting and kayaking to hiking, climbing, cultural experiences, and corporate activities, the company allows travellers to enjoy nature in an active and authentic way. Solo travellers, families, groups, and more are offered these adventures, something Niki Ploska, the company’s marketing manager, told us more about following Trekking Hellas’ recognition with these titles. Rooted in safety, professionalism, a respect for nature, authentic local experiences, and a genuine passion for the outdoors, Trekking Hellas develops meaningful adventures encouraging people to explore, be active, and see destinations from a different perspective. It exists to bring its guests closer to nature and to one another, working towards this every day by combining the skills of its experienced team with local knowledge and strong operational standards. This approach has guided its experiences since doors opened in 1986. A lot has changed in the four decades since Trekking Hellas started out life as a pioneering outdoor adventure company looking to share the best of what Greece has to offer with the world. Quintessentially, the company is today much bigger, boasting a national partner network right across Greece and an increasingly broad international presence. One thing that has stayed the same, however, is that the company is guided by spirit and expertise. Whilst Trekking Hellas itself deserves a lot of credit for shaping Greece’s adventure travel market over the last 40 years, it has certainly had some help from the beautiful surroundings which form the backdrop of its experiences. Greece offers unique, gorgeous landscapes, with mountains, rivers, gorges, coastline, and islands all found within a relatively short distance of each other. These spaces are also rich in cultural heritage and strong local traditions. The potential this creates for the travel sector is something Trekking Hellas has been taking advantage of from day one, presenting Greece as more than a summer and beach destination. As Niki herself told us: “There is significant scope for year-round travel, active holidays, corporate experiences, educational programmes, and specialised adventure tourism. Greece also benefits from an increasingly sophisticated tourism ecosystem and a growing interest in authentic and experience-led travel.” Primarily, the authenticity of Trekking Hellas comes from it operating through its local network, which means that its teams are connected to the destinations in which they work. This knowledge on a local level is matched by the central expertise the company has across crucial areas like marketing, sales, operations, and international partnerships. A synergy such as this leads to the creation of experiences that feel local and authentic whilst still meeting the professional standards that travellers from all around the world have come to expect. Apart from higher standards than ever, travellers today increasingly look to participate when they visit somewhere new, seeking out activities, local connections, nature, culture, and experiences that they will genuinely remember. This can be quite different from the adrenaline-fuelled vision many people have in mind when they hear about adventure travel, which is just one side of the coin. Sharing Trekking Hellas’ definition of adventure travel in Greece, Niki explained: “For us, it is simply about experiencing a place differently. It can mean paddling through a river, walking through a forest, discovering a remote village, learning about local traditions, or simply spending meaningful time outdoors.” Whatever people want from their outdoor activities Greece, Trekking Hellas has been delivering it longer than most, and shows no signs of slowing down as of yet. The 40th anniversary of Trekking Hellas has been a great opportunity for the team to look back, but also ahead to what is next for the company. This includes developing new travel experiences in Greece, strengthening its local networks, and continuing to expand its work beyond the country’s borders. It is also looking to improve the guest experience by enhancing the way that people discover, book, and experience activities. In the longer term, the recognition that Greece is becoming an even stronger location for responsible travel, outdoor activities, and adventure holidays all year round is seeing Trekking Hellas double down on what it does so well. It continues to be guided by everything it has discovered across its 40-year journey, which ultimately comes down to the fact that the outdoors always brings people together. More on Trekking Hellas’ work in Greece and abroad can be found below. Contact: Niki Ploska Company: Trekking Hellas Web Address: https://trekking.gr/
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