Adventure, Reimagined in Luxury

We are Rugged Luxury:

Rugged Luxury, brought to you by Climbing the Seven Summits (CTSS) embodies the perfect fusion of refinement and rugged adventure. Guided by the mountaineering leadership and world-class reputation of CTSS, we elevate expedition travel to unprecedented heights. Rugged Luxury is about bringing a dash of sophistication to the most remote places and innovating to achieve comfort and indulgence without compromising the authentic experiential aspects of adventure that we all seek and cherish.

At Rugged Luxury, we don’t believe adventure and comfort are mutually exclusive. We believe you deserve both: deep immersion in wild places, enhanced by thoughtful touches that transform your climb into an exceptional journey. It remains an untamed, off-the-beaten-path expedition that fulfills your craving for exploration and closeness to nature, yet provides as many creature comforts as possible.

In essence, Rugged Luxury is comparative luxury in the world’s most remote and extraordinary locations, backed by the expertise and prestige of Climbing the Seven Summits.

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Rugged Luxury Expeditions

Rugged Luxury Executive Geodesic Domes set up on rocky terrain at the high-altitude Climbing the Seven Summits Everest Base camp, with prayer flags overhead and snow-capped himalayan mountains in the background.

Everest Base Camp Trek & Stay

Trek the Khumbu Valley towards the world’s highest peaks as you make your way through rhododendron forests and Sherpa villages by day, then relax with warm beds and gourmet meals each night.

Led by expert Everest guides, spend two exclusive nights at Everest Base Camp , staying in a private heated geodesic dome. Enjoy a cappuccino in the Big House, ice climbing clinic on the glacier, before soaring back to Kathmandu via a specialized high-altitude helicopter.

Mount Kilimanjaro Summit Trek

Ascend from Tanzania’s plains to Africa’s highest peak in comfort and style. Trek through five distinct climate zones, including rainforests, moorlands, and glaciers with expert guides. Travel light with a porter, relax in heated tents, and enjoy gourmet meals under the stars.

Start with sunrise and espresso, summit the Roof of Africa with champagne, and then skip the long trek down as your whisked away via helicopter back to Arusha for a celebration dinner and massage and maybe even a safari.

Sunrise on the Inca Trail overlooking Andean mountains with a pathway and greenery in the foreground.

Machu Picchu via the Inca Trail

Trace the Inca's path on a modern pilgrimage through Peru’s Sacred Valley.. Experience Peru’s Sacred Valley. Stay in hand-selected luxury lodges, wander lively markets, and take part in shamanic blessings that ground your journey. Trek alongside expert guides while enjoying gourmet meals, heated cots, and restorative massages at night.

Arrive at the Sun Gate for first light and explore Machu Picchu before the crowds, then return on the iconic Hiram Bingham train, all in true Rugged Luxury fashion.

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The Rugged Luxury Difference

Four Rugged Luxury guests sitting around a wooden table inside the Climbing the Seven Summits' Everest Base Camp Big House, a large geodesic dome, playing cards and laughing, with water bottles, cups, and flowers on the table.

In a world where luxury travel has veered away from genuine connection, real adventure, and meaningful experiences, Rugged Luxury redefines what it means to truly explore. True luxury isn’t just about thread counts and star ratings; it is about the quiet confidence that every detail is anticipated. At Rugged Luxury, we masterfully combine the raw beauty of the world’s most untamed places with the thoughtful comforts that allow you to enjoy them at your best.

Each journey is designed with intention. Routes are chosen for their majestic and secluded beauty, while days are paced for genuine challenge and reflection. Wake to breathtaking vistas and end each evening with a chef-prepared meal and a warm bed. Here, standard itineraries give way to meticulously curated journeys, where every detail is thoughtfully arranged by our trip designers, ensuring an expedition that perfectly suits your pace, purpose, and aspirations.

This is more than a check on the bucket-list; It is an invitation to push your limits, to recharge your spirit, and to forge a deeper connection; with yourself, with your loved ones, and with the wild world that surrounds you. And when you embark with Rugged Luxury, you do so with purpose. Each expedition is built with local partners to protect rugged landscapes and uplift vibrant communities.

We handle the complexity, so you’re free to savor every step. This is your expedition— expertly crafted, and completely yours.

But don’t just take our word for it, see what our clients are saying about our experiences.

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