HIKING TRAVEL GUIDE
The trails worth the airfare.
The 15 most popular full-day hikes. The trails that draw the most hikers, with the distance, the time on your feet, the cost and who guides them.
Marrakech to the High Atlas: camel ride, Imlil Valley hike, Berber villages and Tamatert orchards, plus a homemade lunch.
Most Popular“Lahcen has been a perfect guide for this experience, I recommend it to everyone”
Full-day trek from Sofia to Rila’s Seven Lakes with a chairlift ride, optional Rila Monastery, and safety-first winter changes.
“Great organization especially big thanks to our guide Stoyan Stoyanov for his big experience, patience, attention and thoughtfulness to everyone during the hike. Thank you for making it go peaceful and in safety!! Though, I would not recommend it to be done during this time with snow and wind!”
A deluxe Halong Bay day trip from Hanoi with cruise time, Sung Sot Cave, Titop viewpoint steps, plus kayaking or a bamboo boat.
“Amazing guide, really good quality cruise, great food, everything bang on. Great value for money, super clean and lovely staff.”
Hike Pedra do Telégrafo, then unwind at Grumari or Prainha in Rio. Early summit timing, AC pickup, expert guides.
“Great Hike, it’s not easy….but it’s not too difficult….its a very good hike that will challenge you….but….the view….it’s unbelievable!!! A absolute must do in Rio…host was excellent Dayvison!!”
Hike to six quiet beaches from Boca de Tomatlán, then swim and snorkel in blue Banderas Bay with a small-group guide.
“Was a great excursion that we both enjoyed. The trail was a little challenging at times but not to hard to keep up. Our guide, Diego, was the best and watched out for everyone. Be prepared for an all day outing that is well worth the time.”
A small-group trek from Simatai West to Jinshanling with original and restored wall sections, guide-led history, and local-farmer lunch.
“This was a tough but amazing day. Our guide Woody and driver Yu were great. The hike was challenging, but Woody was able to share many stories and details of Chinese history along the way. If you want to get away from the crowded overrun parts of the Great Wall, and are up for the…”
Hotel pickup, Ihlara Valley hike, Kaymaklı Underground City, Selime Monastery, and pigeon stops with lunch included in one Cappadocia day.
“This tour was fantastic. We only paid 37 bucks because of the off season and Corona virus. I would highly recommend this tour. The only reason it's not 5 starts is because of the small money making details like, drinks are extra and "now we will hear a short presentation from this gem salesperson." Our…”
Full-day hike from Funchal to Ponta de São Lourenço and Caniçal: volcanic cliffs, Desertas views, and a swim in clear water.
“Hike with amazing landscapes 😍 It can get quite muddy and slippery, so good walking shoes are a must. This hike is a back and forth hike, but there’s a possibility to return by speedboat (€15-€25) if the sea allows it. Our guide Sarah and driver Nono were amazing, we had a really good chat…”
Forest trekking, Viet Hai village life, and Lan Ha Bay kayaks and swims in Cat Ba National Park for $39.
“We really enjoyed all of it, the scenery is beautiful and the guide was great, he told us all about lots of the plants and insects that we encountered. It was a pretty small group as well which was nice (only 4 people).”
Full-day Matanuska Glacier hike from downtown Anchorage with small-group guides, glacier gear, snacks, and a scenic Glenn Highway drive.
“So much fun and so beautiful!! I was so glad we did this. The scenery was amazing and a very unique experience.”
13-hour Skye day trip from Inverness with four guided hikes to Old Man of Storr, Quiraing, Fairy Glen and Cuillins, plus Portree lunch.
“Tim was a lovely Tour and Hike Guide. We had a wonderful day on the Isle of Sky! Thank you so much for the "mildly interesting" facts and the crowd control jokes in the bus. I would definitely recommend the tour!”
Full-day hike around Munnar with tea gardens, a guided trek, picnic lunch, and a 2,000m lookout, plus private car pickup.
“Very good hiking trip. We covered a lot of ground in one day - about 15 kms walk and a climb of nearly 500 metres. Our guide Raj was clearly very experienced and set a brisk pace right at the start which meant we got to the peak quite quicRead more”
Challenge your legs on a hard 10.4 km Tijuca Forest hike with small-group jungle trails, coffee-farm ruins, caves, and waterfall refresh.
“Pietro was best guide! He was very informative about the history of Brazil and the rainforest. He was very detailed with his explanations. He was also very chill and cool. I’ve been solo traveling all around South America and he has been one of the best guides I’ve had! The hike was awesome and you…”
Hike Europe’s longest gorge from Chania with a professional guide, transfers, and time to swim in Agia Roumeli.
“Incredible hike, challenging and hot but very picturesque. Dafne the guide was great. Clear instructions, earned trust quickly. Wear very sturdy shoes, preferably hiking boots. Steep descent of 1,700m isn’t kind to the fittest of legs/ankles. Lots of scree, uneven ground, small river crossings and rock hopping. Plenty of clean spring water, rest areas and…”
A full-day Cuc Phuong hike plus a Ninh Binh countryside road trip, with forest walking, ancient trees, and wildlife conservation stops.
“Our very friendly, caring and knowledgeable guide Huyen made this excursion a very special experience. He gave us lots of interesting information about the flora and fauna in Cuc Phuong National Park and beyond. It was not a long hike but rRead more”
Every region we cover, and every kind of ground underfoot.
