HIKING TRAVEL GUIDE
The trails worth the airfare.
The 11 most popular safari hikes. The trails that draw the most hikers, with the distance, the time on your feet, the cost and who guides them.
St Lucia rainforest safari from Gros Islet to Venus Estate Waterfall. Swim, sample fruit, and ride in an open-air 4x4.
Most Popular“So beautiful and 1000% worth the experience!!! Would do again and again. Can’t wait to come back one day!! Tour guide was amazing and so helpful and informative!”
A small-group hike through Howth’s cliffs, caves, and viewpoints with scones, story-rich guides, and a sea-breeze reward loop.
“Had a wonderful day with Shane and his dog Lucky!! He was so friendly and knowledgeable. The 10 km hike was invigorating and not too challenging.”
Off-the-road Lamar Valley hiking with expert wildlife viewing, safe gear, and a full packed lunch in Yellowstone.
“Emily Jo and Josh are great! Emily Jo eased my concerns about taking my 12 and 9 year old daughters before we went. Then Josh met us at the trailhead and took us off the beaten path! We hiked the bison trails, saw a herd, a few pronghorns and grizzly tracks. He was very knowledgeable…”
See Arenal’s best trio on one day: river safari float, La Fortuna waterfall swim, and an old-lava volcano hike with lunch.
“A perfect introduction to our first day in Costa Rica. The boat trip was incredible and we saw so much. The walk down to the waterfall was hard but certainly worth it. The hike at the volcano was amazing. The two different guides we had were very informative and the transport and organisation from one…”
Hike in Dovrefjell National Park with a local guide to spot wild musk ox safely, with a telescope and flexible routes from Hjerkinn.
“The activity is wonderful! Highly recommended. Our guide was Uwe: he was super competent and funny! I will do it again!”
5-hour Howth coastal safari hike from Dublin. South-facing cliffs, wildflowers, scones, and a guide plus video memento for $67.
“It was really fun! Dee was an amazing guide and was patient with me while I was walking slowly. We went across all different types of terrain. Highly recommend the hike!”
Climb UNESCO Sigiriya Lion Rock, then ride a private safari jeep for elephant-rich wildlife viewing at Minneriya or nearby parks.
“We had a fantastic trip with Puncha and his jeep safari. He was punctual, polite and knowledgeable and was a great guide. Lion Rock was amazing and the traditional village was really interesting. We really enjoyed helping to make Sri Lankan traditional dishes and then eating lunch after. The boat trip on a crocodile lake…”
Small-group north safari from Arusha with Tarangire elephants, Serengeti wildlife, Ngorongoro rhino viewing, Lake Manyara stops, then Materuni waterfalls and coffee.
“David is the best safari driver in the world. Full stop! Book with him and you won't be disappointed. We saw half of Tanzania's animals thanks to him. Very knowledgeable about wild nature and awesome spirit. Despite having travelled the world, my safari with him was probably the best experience I have had so far.…”
Tuk-tuk from Ella to tea country for a Lipton Seat hike, picnic lunch, and a Dambatenne factory tour on this 7-hour day trip.
6-hour Lamar Valley wildlife hike with lunch: bison and pronghorn spotting, binoculars and bear spray, plus a riverside picnic.
Jeep safari through south-east Crete with a Sarakinas Gorge hike, Katharo Plateau coffee, and a swim at Voulisma Beach.
Every region we cover, and every kind of ground underfoot.
