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15 Best Guided Hikes

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The 15 most popular guided hikes. Trails where a local guide makes the difference, from glacier ice to volcano summits.

15 Best Guided Hikes

From Marrakech: Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Hike and Boat Trip - Morning Pickup and the Long Van Ride That Still Works
Atlas Mountains Hikes, Cruises & Boat Tours, Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Marrakesh, Tour Reviews, Waterfall Hikes

From Marrakech: Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Hike and Boat Trip

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1.From Marrakech: Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Hike and Boat Trip

Guided Ouzoud Waterfalls hike and boat trip from Marrakech, with Berber culture stops, monkey sightings, and jaw-dropping views.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“An amazing and beautiful trip! Definitely worth doing. Huge thanks goes to our guides Mohamed Boumansour and Youssef El Ouahid who were very polite, nice, easy to talk to and just gave the best vibes. We had a lot of laughs and learned pretty much everything there is to know about Ouzoud, Moroccan languages and…”

33,630 reviews10 - 11 hoursFrom $17by Ando Travel Ltd

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Bali: Mount Batur Sunrise Guided Hike and Natural Hot Spring - Mount Batur in the dark: the guided hike to the summit
Bali, Bali & Indonesia Volcano Hikes, Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Morning, Spa & Hot Springs, Tour Reviews

Bali: Mount Batur Sunrise Guided Hike and Natural Hot Spring

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Mount Etna: Summit Guided Hiking Tour up to 3,400 m - Two route choices: 3,000 m Barbagallo vs ~3,400 m crater rim
Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Mount Etna, Mount Etna & Sicily Hikes, Tour Reviews, Tours

Mount Etna: Summit Guided Hiking Tour up to 3,400 m

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4.Mount Etna: Summit Guided Hiking Tour up to 3,400 m

Guided Mount Etna summit hike to 3,400 m with certified volcanic guides, cable car views, lava terrain, and safety gear. 5–6 hours.

★ 4.8

“As a solo female traveler this was an incredible tour of Etna, the guide was really informative and we covered a lot of ground across the vulcano. Make sure you either bring lunch with you or buy a sandwich from the cafe before you leave for the tour. Incredible views to enjoy your lunch!”

4,792 reviews5 - 6 hoursFrom $65by Sicilying S.R.L.

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Mount Etna: Guided Volcano Summit Hiking Tour with Cable Car - Cable Car Up to 2,504m: Your Fast Track to Real Altitude
Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Mount Etna, Mount Etna & Sicily Hikes, Tour Reviews, Tours, Volcano Hikes

Mount Etna: Guided Volcano Summit Hiking Tour with Cable Car

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5.Mount Etna: Guided Volcano Summit Hiking Tour with Cable Car

Cable car to 2,504m, guided hike to Mount Etna summit craters, then Valle del Bove viewpoints. Small group, expert volcanology guides.

★ 4.7

“From the moment of booking it, to the organised transport through to the guide and the actual climb it was extremely well organised and clear and concise as to what was happening. It was a beautiful day (if a tad windy at the summit!!) but a memory that will stay with myself and my wife…”

3,784 reviewsFrom $124.61by Sicilying S.R.L.

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Marrakech: ourika valley lunch & guided hike to waterfalls - Women’s Argan Oil Co-op: A Skill You Can See Up Close
Atlas Mountains Hikes, Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Lunch Experiences, Marrakesh, Tour Reviews, Waterfall Hikes

Marrakech: ourika valley lunch & guided hike to waterfalls

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Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Stairs with Optional Summit by Lift - Meeting Point, Security Lines, and Why Timing Can Get Tight
Guided, Paris, Tour Reviews, Tours

Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Stairs with Optional Summit by Lift

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7.Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Stairs with Optional Summit by Lift

Stair climb to the Eiffel Tower second floor with panoramic views, then optional summit lift. Expect stories, glass-floor moments, and real lines.

★ 5.0

“We booked late at holiday time but I was still surprised that for $110 a person we got a “guide” who brought us into a line where we waited for over 2 hours to get into the tower. During the wait he visited each of the groups in our tour and spent a few minutes…”

2,970 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $54.42by Epic Tours

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Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Transfer Self-guided Hike - Door-to-door transfer from Funchal and Caniço (and how that saves stress)
Funchal, Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Madeira Levada & Peak Hikes, Morning, Private Drivers, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews

Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Transfer Self-guided Hike

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8.Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Transfer Self-guided Hike

Hike Madeira’s highest peaks at sunrise with door-to-door transfer from Funchal or Caniço and clear route instructions.

★ 4.9

“Due to a closed route, we had to walk another path which included stairway to heaven and PR3 which we lovely - highly recommend that trip as well. There weren’t that people on that time of the day. WE WERE INFORMED ABOUT THAT AND CONFIRMED TO TAKE THAT TRIP. Our guide Nuno was very kind,…”

2,798 reviewsFrom $37by Do it Madeira

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Eiffel Tower Guided Climbing Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade - Meeting Near the Eiffel Tower: Avenue Elisée Reclus and the Pre-Climb Flow
Guided, Paris, Tour Reviews

Eiffel Tower Guided Climbing Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade

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9.Eiffel Tower Guided Climbing Experience & Optional Summit Upgrade

Guided stair climb to the Eiffel Tower second floor with optional summit elevator and a Seine cruise add-on for prime Paris views.

★ 4.5

“It isn’t worth the money-this does not have skip the line so you can basically do the same thing yourself, get in the line with no tickets and purchase them once inside. You are paying more for having a tour guide but he basically meets you at the first floor after you have climbed the…”

2,696 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $43.44by City Wonders Ltd

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Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Hike and Boat Trip from Marrakech - The included boat ride: the moment you’ll remember
Atlas Mountains Hikes, Cruises & Boat Tours, Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Marrakech, Tour Reviews, Waterfall Hikes

Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Hike and Boat Trip from Marrakech

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From Valencia: Montanejos Guided Hike with Natural Pools - Getting from Valencia to Montanejos (and why the timing helps)
Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Tour Reviews, Valencia

From Valencia: Montanejos Guided Hike with Natural Pools

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11.From Valencia: Montanejos Guided Hike with Natural Pools

Guided hike from Valencia to El Chorro and Fuentes de los Baños natural pools. Coach transport, swimming time, and mountain views in 8.5 hours.

★ 4.5

“The hike was slightly challenging for someone my age but worth it! My children loved it. Especially el Chorro. Unfortunately it rained when we reached the bath area, but it didn’t stop my 8 yo from taking a dip. Great experience!”

1,741 reviewsFrom $51by Hola Trip

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Etna: summit craters trekking with volcano guide 3350mt - Cable car to altitude, then jeep 4x4: why this combo is a smart design
Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Mount Etna, Mount Etna & Sicily Hikes, Tour Reviews, Volcano Hikes

Etna: summit craters trekking with volcano guide 3350mt

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12.Etna: summit craters trekking with volcano guide 3350mt

Trek Etna’s summit craters with a certified volcano guide, using cable car and 4x4 transport for crater-rim views.

★ 4.7

“Great day We were a small group of 10 people who harmonised very well, as well as a friendly, great guide who taught us a lot about volcanoes as well as leading us. We walked up to the summit where our group was completely alone. The result was a unique, unforgettable adventure and great photos.…”

1,712 reviews6 hoursFrom $77by Ashàra Etna & Stromboli Guides

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Valley of Fire Guided Hike from Las Vegas - Getting there from Las Vegas: pickup, timing, and ride time
Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Las Vegas, Tour Reviews

Valley of Fire Guided Hike from Las Vegas

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13.Valley of Fire Guided Hike from Las Vegas

Small-group Valley of Fire guided hike from Las Vegas with hotel pickup, petroglyph stops, and snacks and water included.

★ 5.0

“Sarah was an amazing guide! She was very knowledgeable about the trail and the petroglyphs and very fun! I’m not an experienced hiker but she was very patient and made sure I was comfortable. We will 100% do another hike when back in Vegas.”

1,611 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $128.99by Love Hikes

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Eiffel Tower Reserved Access Summit or 2nd Floor Guided by Lift - 1st and 2nd floors: the quick route to big Paris views
Guided, Paris, Tour Reviews

Eiffel Tower Reserved Access Summit or 2nd Floor Guided by Lift

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Etna Volcano: South Side Guided Summit Hike - Stop-by-stop: the route that makes Etna feel real
Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Mount Etna, Mount Etna & Sicily Hikes, Tour Reviews, Volcano Hikes

Etna Volcano: South Side Guided Summit Hike

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15.Etna Volcano: South Side Guided Summit Hike

Hike Etna’s active summit craters from the south side with certified guides, cable car to 2,500 m, crater-rim photos, and lunar lava terrain.

★ 4.7

“We had quite the surprise on our end-of-May trek - Snow! Nello did fantastic though, keeping things light, sharing abundant knowledge, and helping others along the way with guidance, support, and extra supplies to keep our group of varying experience levels together. Ended up being an unforgettable experience! A few tips - This is a…”

1,545 reviewsFrom $67.97by Ashàra Etna & Stromboli Guides

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