HIKING TRAVEL GUIDE
The trails worth the airfare.
The 15 most popular private hikes. The trails that draw the most hikers, with the distance, the time on your feet, the cost and who guides them.
Skip crowds on a guided back-route hike to Fushimi Inari. Bamboo trails, quiet torii moments, and a castle viewpoint in 3 hours.
“This was a great way to see Fushimi Inari! We were there on a super busy day at peak foliage season and National Holiday weekend, and we still felt like we had many of the areas on the upper part of the mountain to ourselves. Shin is a Read more”
Private Yellowstone day trip with early wildlife stops, easy hikes, big geothermal sights, included picnic lunch, scopes, and take-home wildlife video.
“We had an A+ Yellowstone National Park day with Josh. Leaving West Yellowstone, MT at 5 am, we entered the lower loop early, ahead of the crowds. We saw bison, wolves, black bears, a mama grizzly and cubs, elk, mule deer and ravens. Josh is an encyclopedia about park, animal and nature history and was…”
Private Jeep Road to Hana waterfall hiking tour with hotel pickup, bamboo hikes, quiet stops, and banana bread lunch—about 8 hours from 7am.
“Alec was on time, super friendly and full of adventure. He took my partner and on a cool Tour of the road to Hana, did half the road, saw the black sand beaches, waterfalls, a swimming hole and learned about the irrigation system and history! It was so much fun!”
Private South Kaibab half-day hike with pickup, poles, headlamps, and trail lunch so you see the Grand Canyon below the rim.
“Jon was a terrific guide for a hike in the Grand Canyon. We had an a great experience enjoying the amazing views, lunch and plenty of stops for pictures. He tailored the experience to our needs with adjustments for weather. A perfect way to maximize a day in the canyon! Highly recommend.”
Private-guided Narrows hike in Zion with waders and poles, flexible pace, and a Zion Lodge charcuterie picnic to Orderville Canyon.
“We took this tour in July 2025 - 2 adults, 2 teens. It was definitely a strenuous hike mainly due to the rocks you are walking on for the 4 miles in the water. The water was cold, but the highest it ever got was waist deep and that was for a small part. I…”
A private sunrise-to-sunset hiking day in Valley of Fire with Adam, snacks, water, and photo help, plus round-trip transport from Las Vegas.
“Adam is without a doubt the best guide you can get. I'd wish all tour guides could be like him!”
Small-group day trip from Barcelona to Montserrat Monastery, Sant Joan funicular, and a scenic downhill walk with local guides.
“We ended up taking a different home than planned bc the other guests had booked that. It was a more difficult hike but more beauty.”
Private sunrise hike to Aruba’s Conchi Natural Pool. 5:45am start, headlamps, snorkeling gear, snacks, and park day passes included.
“This was a nice break from the monotony of beach/poolside vacation. Our guide, Rob, was helpful and informative. You don’t need to be too athletic but will have to do about 3 mile hike (round trip). The views are stunning and worth the effort. It also ends before 10am so you still have the rest…”
Two days of South Coast waterfalls, black-sand beaches, Glacier Lagoon, and a Falljökull hike from Reykjavík with lodging, transfers, and gear.
“First, a huge thank you to Bjorn, our tour guide. If you are lucky to have him, you will be blessed for an amazing tour of the south coast. He is a warm, chatty, funny and intelligent guide. Apart from seeing all the beauty of the south coast, we learned so much about the country…”
Private Grand Canyon day with South Kaibab hike, multiple South Rim viewpoints, A/C pickup, picnic lunch, and guide-led spotting scope stops.
“Jason was a great guide. Knew the canyon geography, geology, and history well. Tailored the adventure to our family’s style.”
Semi-private Montserrat monastery and mountain hike from Barcelona. Small group, basilica entrance, guided trails, and market cheese time.
“Tour guide Jordi was superb. Very knowledgeable and engaging, adding much during both the drives and the time out of the bus. Very well organized tour and lots to see in the allotted time. The hikes are beautiful.”
Catch the Himalayas at dawn from Nagarkot, then hike down to UNESCO Changu Narayan Temple with a guide and a packed breakfast box.
“What a wonderful day!! Nagarkot is a beautiful vantage point to see the peaks in the Himalayas and for a stunning sunrise. Our guide Anon was super friendly and accomodating making the trip a joy. Thank you Anon :))”
Hike Arikok National Park to Conchi Natural Pool, snorkel early in Aruba, and swim at Boca Ketu with a local guide.
“We booked this private hiking tour with Uncle Howie (Howard) through Viator, and I am SO glad we did. From the moment he picked us up, he went above and beyond to make the experience unforgettable. He suggested we leave earlRead more”
Private hike in Piatra Craiului National Park from Brașov with two route options, optional Bran Castle, and a real mountain guide.
“Great day in the park! Mihai was able to adapt the day to fit our gear so we managed to explore part of the park, visit some local villages, and check out a nearby bat cave. He shared lots of information about Brasov, Romanian culture, and his experience as a mountaineer and guide.”
Hike Bali’s Sekumpul waterfalls, taste Balinese coffee, then visit Ulun Danu Beratan temple with a private guide and car.
“Agung Dede our driver provided outstanding service, we felt very safe for the whole trip. the waterfall and guide were absolutely amazing, the highlight of our trip to Bali, it is a place of wonders. highly recommend!”
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