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“It was amazing!! LAHCEN was extremely caring and good guide, interesting topics he brought closer to us and the food was super tasteful! It was never boring and i would definitely book the tour again when i come back!!”
Full-day trek from Sofia to Rila’s Seven Lakes with a chairlift ride, optional Rila Monastery, and safety-first winter changes.
“Everything was perfect, location is amazing. Our guide Bojan is friendly and polite. 🫶”
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.
“This activity was great! Really helpful guide throughout the hike and incredible view at the top!”
Hike to six quiet beaches from Boca de Tomatlán, then swim and snorkel in blue Banderas Bay with a small-group guide.
“I really enjoyed this activity, it was a decent hike and I will be sleeping well tonight. The beaches were fun and beautiful as well. Overall a great trip and I highly recommend if you enjoy adventure. Much thanks to Diego. He is an very nice person and an awesome guide”
A small-group trek from Simatai West to Jinshanling with original and restored wall sections, guide-led history, and local-farmer lunch.
“Our visit to the Jinshanling section of the Great Wall was made truly memorable thanks to our incredible tour guide. From start to finish, their knowledge, professionalism, and passion for history were evident. The guide provided clear and engaRead more”
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.
“It was a beatiful trail with a fantastic guide. I It’s not so difficoult because you can stop where you want.”
Forest trekking, Viet Hai village life, and Lan Ha Bay kayaks and swims in Cat Ba National Park for $39.
“Our pick up time was supposed to be at 8:00 , however the mini van came over half an hour later — during which time were left wondering around the pick up point in confusion with no response from the organiser. During our hike, it starteRead more”
Full-day Matanuska Glacier hike from downtown Anchorage with small-group guides, glacier gear, snacks, and a scenic Glenn Highway drive.
“The glacier tour guide was fabulous. She was very informative, kind and warm. Safety was her number one objective and that we had a good time. The tour operator was nonresponsive and and rushed us with shorter stops. Compared to our other excursions that were almost the same price. The transportation was below expectations. This…”
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.
“Great day with the wonderful guide Mr. Anand. Strongly recommend if you are looking for a hike in the natural beauty of Munnar”
Challenge your legs on a hard 10.4 km Tijuca Forest hike with small-group jungle trails, coffee-farm ruins, caves, and waterfall refresh.
“Ricardo is an excellent guide! Despite the rain in the forest, he made it feel like the sun was shining all the time. He made jokes, he told lots of interesting facts & figures, took endless pictures of the group. Would really recommend Ricardo as a tourguide for this trip!”
Hike Europe’s longest gorge from Chania with a professional guide, transfers, and time to swim in Agia Roumeli.
“Fabulous trip, booked via GYG and delivered locally with Io Tours. Our guide Pari was exceptional, really knew her stuff and organised us all with ease. Reasonable challenging hike - pole(s) a very good idea, can be bought at the cafe stop 5 mins before the gorge entrance. Stunning scenery - early October and very…”
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”
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