About Tour de Outdoors
Tour de Outdoors was created around a simple belief — that Himalayan trekking can feel quieter, more personal, and less rushed than the typical commercial experience.
We run a limited number of carefully chosen journeys each year, favouring thoughtful pacing, realistic acclimatisation, and routes selected for landscape and character rather than popularity.
Founder
Tour de Outdoors is led by Jude Rayen, who has spent over a decade guiding across the Indian and Nepali Himalayas.
All scheduled treks are personally guided by Jude, while custom journeys follow the same philosophy and may be led either by him or a trusted local team depending on the route.
Who these journeys suit
These treks resonate with travellers drawn to quieter trails, intentional pacing, and a more personal way of experiencing the Himalayas.
How journeys are shaped
Small groups and flexible decision-making on the trail allow each trek to adapt naturally to changing conditions while protecting meaningful mountain time.
At the core of every journey:
Intentionally small group sizes
Thoughtful pacing that supports proper acclimatisation
Strong safety margins without rushing the experience
Routes chosen for landscape, character, and atmosphere rather than popularity