HIKING TRAVEL GUIDE
The trails worth the airfare.
The 15 most popular half-day hikes. The trails that draw the most hikers, with the distance, the time on your feet, the cost and who guides them.
Multnomah, Latourell, and Bridal Veil falls in a Portland half-day gorge tour with short hikes, viewpoints, and expert guide stories.
Most Popular“We had a very great time with ana she was so helpful. Would definitely recommend her to anyone that books here.”
Half-day guided hike on Mount Etna from Catania. Reach 2000m, see Silvestri craters, Grotta dei Tre Livelli, and the latest eruption.
“Our guide was wonderful. Informative, amusing. We spent an agreeable morning and wished we had booked an all day tour. We highly recommend this tour!”
Private South Kaibab half-day hike with pickup, poles, headlamps, and trail lunch so you see the Grand Canyon below the rim.
“I’m not sure there are words I can use to describe how amazing our experience was. It truly beat all expectations! From the first check in with owner John describing our day, talking through options, and making recommendations for our family to enjoy the other days we would be in the area; to meeting up…”
Half-day Cassis hike through Port-Miou, Port-Pin, En-Vau with a local guide and an optional swim in Calanques National Park.
“I thought the guide was friendly and attentive. No knock on her I just don’t think the tour was worth the $$. It’s not like I left with a new perspective or great insights. I feel like it would have been best to hike without a guide.”
Hike in Moorea’s sacred Afareaitu valley to a swimable waterfall, with plant-and-temple storytelling and a fresh fruit garden tasting.
“A fun moderate hike full of knowledge about the Tahitian. Cultures a great swim at the waterfall and a delicious snack of fresh fruit”
4-hour hike through Cassis Calanques: Port-Miou, Port-Pin and En-Vau, with a guide, cliff views, and a swim break.
“Very pleasant walk, stunning views and great guide!”
Half-day hike from Porto’s São Bento into Serras do Porto Park with Ricardo, dog Shy, and a homemade picnic in a small group.
“Just such a lovely experience walking with Ricardo and Shy. The hike was challenging enough but not horrendous. Luckily we did the hardest section when it was a bit cooler in the early part of the day. Ricardo was such a lovely person, made sure everyone was included and gave people his insider knowledge not…”
Half-day Vatnajökull glacier hike on Falljökull: 4x4 transfer, crampon training, and 3 hours on dramatic icefalls in a small group.
“Genial, fuimos en una minibus Mercedes 4x4 hasta la lengua del glaciar, nos facilitaron botas de montaña ya que llevábamos deportivas, la excursión muy bonita, aunque es subida con los crampones, fue nuestra primera vez y lo llevamos bien, la guia iba haciendo paradas para explicarnos y coger aire. Estuvimos un poco más del tiempo…”
A tailored half-day guided hike in Joshua Tree National Park from Palm Springs, with naturalist insights, off-crowd routes, and water.
“Our half-day Joshua Tree hiking trip with Travis at Wondering Mojave was absolutely exceptional. Travis expertly navigated the park, leading us away from the crowds and into quieter, less-traveled areas that truly showcased Joshua Tree’s unspoiled beauty. Every turn revealed incredible vistas, from sweeping desert landscapes to striking rock formations, and it felt like we…”
Small-group half-day tour from Bishkek to Ala Archa NP: hike the Broken Heart trail, enjoy mountain views, shuttle, and guides.
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Puerto Vallarta half-day hike to Cascadas Palo Maria: waterfalls, river swimming, climbing, and Pacific views with Curiel Xperience.
“Our host was very helpful and kind. My wife got Ill so we couldn’t complete the hike and Cerillo (unsure of the spelling of his name) took her by the hand and guided her back. He gave us a lot of information about the flora and fauna. He clearly loves God’s creation and we will…”
Demanding Falljökull glacier hike from Skaftafell with crampons and an ice cave visit, guided by certified pros for small groups.
“When they say demanding... This ended up being about 4.5 miles of hiking on the glacier. That may not seem like a strenuous hike but being on a glacier is entirely different. Having to stomp crampons into the ice with each step adds quitRead more”
Falljökull glacier hike in Vatnajökull NP with a 4x4 transfer, crampon training, and 3 hours on ice for small groups.
“Perfect, our guide Maria was cheerful and informative, we had a great time!”
Sa Pa half-day hike to Cat Cat Village: meet Black H’mong families, watch H’mong dance, and hike to a waterfall from Sa Pa.
Hike Middleham Falls and cool off at Ti’tou Gorge. Guided hike plus upstream canyon swim in Dominica, about 4 hours from Roseau.
“This is definitely NOT an easy hike (husband opted to wait for us on a bench halfway) but the powerful falls and taking a dip in the pool at the bottom was well worth it! The forest is amazing - perfectly quiet at times and a lot of “screeching” Read more”
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