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15 Best National Parks Hikes

The trails worth the airfare.

The 15 most popular national parks hikes. The trails that draw the most hikers, with the distance, the time on your feet, the cost and who guides them.

15 Best National Parks Hikes

San Francisco: Yosemite National Park & Giant Sequoias Hike - The road to Yosemite: What the long bus ride is like
Hiking & Trekking, National Parks, Oakdale, Tour Reviews, US National Park Hikes

San Francisco: Yosemite National Park & Giant Sequoias Hike

1.San Francisco: Yosemite National Park & Giant Sequoias Hike

One-day Yosemite from San Francisco with sequoias. Early pickup, big photo stops, Yosemite Valley time, multilingual geo audio guides.

Most Popular 4.5

“Enjoyed the trip with Rob. He’s eccentric and not for everyone, but I find his stories refreshing and captivating, and I never felt bored. There was a bit of a hiccup with the logistics - I got a message in the morning that I had to be picked up elsewhere and they had to Uber…”

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Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Easy Hike - The 3-hour rhythm: meeting point, bus ride, and safety briefing
Hiking & Trekking, Iceland Glacier & Volcano Hikes, National Parks, Skaftafell, Tour Reviews

Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Easy Hike

2.Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Easy Hike

Easy glacier hike on Vatnajökull at Skaftafell: crampons, crevasses, moulins, and epic views with an English guide in about 3 hours.

4.7

“it's an awesome experience!! the guide took care of the group and made sure everyone is safe, explained some things about the surroundings. the crevices are the highlight, really worth seeing. too bad we didn't go down one with ropes, would've made the whole experience even more exciting”

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Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Advanced Hike - From Troll Expeditions to the glacier: timing, warmth, and that first wow
Hiking & Trekking, Iceland Glacier & Volcano Hikes, National Parks, Skaftafell, Tour Reviews

Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Advanced Hike

3.Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Advanced Hike

Advanced 5-hour Falljokull hike from Skaftafell: certified guide, crampons and ice axe on Vatnajokull, crevasses, blue ice, big views.

4.8

“Our guide, Marc (the proud Catalan), was amazing. Patient with everyone. Knowledgeable about the glacier. Positive and upbeat. And everyone seemed to feel safe at all times. The five hour trip was pretty tiring, and people should know it is WORK, not a walk in the park. But overall, as one of my very adventurous…”

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Everglades National Park Biologist Led Adventure: Cruise, Hike + Airboat - Pickup and van comfort from Miami, Hollywood, and Fort Lauderdale
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Everglades National Park Biologist Led Adventure: Cruise, Hike + Airboat

4.Everglades National Park Biologist Led Adventure: Cruise, Hike + Airboat

Biologist-led Everglades day with River of Grass airboat, Ten Thousand Islands cruise, Big Cypress walk, Native village, and lunch.

5.0

“We had an incredible all-day Everglades tour with Wild Lime Adventures, and our guide Ryan was an absolute gem. His passion for the Everglades was contagious and you can tell he genuinely loves what he does and deeply cares about this unique ecosystem. Ryan was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating details about the wildlife, plants, history,…”

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Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic - The hike: what 200m of climbing means on the ground
Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Marseille, National Parks, Tour Reviews

Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic

From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike - The hike pace and timing: a day with 3 big chapters
Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Marseille, National Parks, Tour Reviews

From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike

6.From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike

Guided Calanques hike from Marseille through pine and limestone coves, with picnic lunch, swimming, and optional Blue Cave swim.

4.8

“Spectacular views, cute village with an amazing cove to swim midway through the hike. Bring lots of water (1.5L+), also an opportunity to pack a picnic for the rocky beach. Swimsuit, towel and water shoes are a bonus (also a small restaurant in the village). On the way out from the cove, we opted for…”

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From Porto: Hike & Swim in Gerês National Park - The van ride out of Porto: start earlier, arrive ready
Hiking & Trekking, National Parks, Peneda Geres National Park, Sintra & Portugal Trails, Tour Reviews

From Porto: Hike & Swim in Gerês National Park

7.From Porto: Hike & Swim in Gerês National Park

Porto to Gerês for a 10 km hike to seven natural pools, with time to swim in cool water on a small-group day trip.

4.8

“I will start with saying the whole day was an amazing experience with George, Phillip and another gentleman being our guides. Myself and my friends were between 52 and 63 years and with the heat which couldn’t be predicted once booked found it hard work but made it to the end. On a negative note…”

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From Porto: Hike, Swim or just Explore Gerês National Park - From Porto to Peneda-Gerês: long roads, big payoffs
Hiking & Trekking, National Parks, Peneda Geres National Park, Sintra & Portugal Trails, Tour Reviews

From Porto: Hike, Swim or just Explore Gerês National Park

9.From Porto: Hike, Swim or just Explore Gerês National Park

From Porto, hike Peneda-Gerês National Park and swim in natural pools: an all-year waterfall loop or a summer 10 km swim trek.

4.8

“André is a superb guide! Very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. We got to know more than just the hike itself — bits of pieces of Portugal and lots of random fun facts. Ask him about anything! Highly recommend for people wanting to explore the nature side of Portugal.”

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From Montreal: Mont-Tremblant National Park Hiking Day Trip - Meeting the guide: your head start before boots hit trail
1-Day Tours, Hiking & Trekking, Montreal, National Parks, Tour Reviews

From Montreal: Mont-Tremblant National Park Hiking Day Trip

Full day hikes, Cycles, Kayaks & swims in Cat Ba National park - Cat Ba National Park trek: butterflies, climbs, and not always the big views
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Full day hikes, Cycles, Kayaks & swims in Cat Ba National park

12.Full day hikes, Cycles, Kayaks & swims in Cat Ba National park

Forest trekking, Viet Hai village life, and Lan Ha Bay kayaks and swims in Cat Ba National Park for $39.

5.0

“Good, challenging hike up and down five peaks with some scrambling/climbing and the majority rocky trekking. Unfortunately there are no nice vistas or animals on the hike - its all climbing under the jungle. Lunch was plenty and very Read more”

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Morning hike in Abisko National Park - Stop in Abisko National Park: What You’ll Do on the Ground
Arctic & Lapland Hikes, Hiking & Trekking, Morning, National Parks, Sweden, Tour Reviews

Morning hike in Abisko National Park

13.Morning hike in Abisko National Park

A relaxed 2-hour morning snow hike in Abisko National Park with hotel pickup, small groups, and a real chance at moose, reindeer, and tracks.

5.0

“Our guide Miguel war great. He was taking care about nature and the group. He was well informed and very charismatic”

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Quebec City: Guided Hike in Jacques-Cartier National Park - The hike rhythm: guided hike first, then you take the wheel
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Quebec City: Guided Hike in Jacques-Cartier National Park

From Hue: Bach Ma National Park Hiking Day Trip with Pickup - Ngu Ho Lake and the Five Lakes route: where the day gets physical
1-Day Tours, Hiking & Trekking, Hue Vietnam, National Parks, Tour Reviews

From Hue: Bach Ma National Park Hiking Day Trip with Pickup

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