HIKING TRAVEL GUIDE
The trails worth the airfare.
The 15 most popular evening experiences. The trails that draw the most hikers, with the distance, the time on your feet, the cost and who guides them.
Mauna Kea summit sunset and stargazing by 4x4 van with warm gear, telescope viewing, and a free pro night photo on Big Island.
Most Popular“Our tour guide was knowledgeable and hilarious. He had loaner coats and snack - including hot chocolate - on this chilly excursion. He clearly loves his job and the island of Hawaii.”
Ride a 4x4 up Mauna Kea for sunset and guided stargazing, with warm gear, dinner, and free DSLR photos included.
“We had an excellent experience on the Mauna Kea Summit tour! Wes was an awesome guide — prompt at pickup, super informative on the drive up, and kept us updated the whole time when the rangers closed the road. On a clearer night, the experience was amazing. They provided warm jackets and pants, plus a…”
A small-group hike through Gran Canaria’s Bandama calderas, Tejeda tastings, and a cloud-top sunset at Pico de Las Nieves.
“I had the best day. Met some lovely people from all over Europe on the tour. The food was lovely. The staff was lovely. Lots of fascinating information about the island.”
Guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike in Cape Town with flashlights, panoramic views, and expert local guidance for $46.
“Kurt is super helpful and I enjoyed his stories and jokes! Great experience!”
Hike up Lion’s Head for a Cape Town sunrise or sunset, with small-group pacing, headlamps, and photo stops over the Atlantic.
“Amazing hike! Kurt is a great guide. We had the best spots for pics, he also told us more about history. Would recommend to everyone!”
Guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike with head torches, 360° Cape Town views, and guide-shot photos and videos.
Mauna Kea sunset and stargazing from Hilo with warm parkas, telescope views, free night photos, and a black-hole story.
“Amazing experience! Our wonderful tour guide Jess was extremely knowledgable, fun, and kept us super engaged the whole time. The sunset was beautiful at the summit and the stargazing gives you a view into the cosmos like you’ve probably never seen. The pictures don’t do it justice so highly recommend going up to get the…”
Watch the Mauna Kea sunset from the summit, then enjoy a guided night-sky show with hot drinks, telescope views, and emailed photos.
“Don’t try to make this trip on your own. Our driver Mitch provided so much information and had us in the right area at the right time with the right clothing for a fabulous sunset. The stargazing was truly out of this world. This trip was worth the money. Pictures they provided of our trip…”
Guided Sonoran Desert hike in Phoenix at sunrise or sunset with custom pacing, big valley views, and water, snacks, and photo stops.
“My guide Liz was lovely and seamlessly pivoted the trail to meet my skill level. Highly recommend the experience for those traveling solo and wanted a guide for the sunset hike”
Night panoramic bus tour of Paris with audio drive-by sights and an optional Eiffel Tower summit elevator upgrade to the 3rd floor.
“This is basically a bus ride around the city picking up and dropping off people. You DO NOT go to popular sites such as the Champ Elycessa , Louve etc. You see the Eiffel Tower only. A total rip off”
Guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike with panoramic Table Mountain and Atlantic views, plus coffee, snacks, and local guiding.
Hollywood sunset walking tour with Scott and Blue. Walk the Walk of Fame, then hike Runyon Canyon for golden-hour views.
“Such a great tour and experience! Scott was so knowledgeable, relatable, engaging and warm. He shared a ton of info and showed us around Hollywood like a true insider. The hike was fun and the views were spectacular. Worth every penny!”
A guided Seoul city-wall sunset walk in Naksan Park, with K-drama sights, a café drink with views, and a Korean dinner.
“We walked up the wall and made a stop at a nice local cafe, where we enjoyed some cold Drinks. On our way, Jin explained a lot of stuff about Seoul and the Life in it. After another walk we went to a local restaurant with super delicious.”
A high-altitude Mauna Kea sunset and stars tour with a 4x4 climb, telescope viewing, and free DSLR photos sent to your phone.
“An unreal experience, where else do you see such an amazing sunset?! 🤩 That is why I would always recommend it, even if the tour isn't cheap, but our guide Yoki was fun and super caring, and it was definitely worth it.”
Blue Mountains night hike with hotel pickup, red-light headlamps, glow-worm cave glow, and wildlife spotting for small groups.
“What a stunning experience! The glowworms were absolutely breath-taking so this experience just can’t be missed. Come prepared for a hike, sleep in the van, and you are in for a wonderful experience that will live on in your memories!”
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