HIKING TRAVEL GUIDE
The trails worth the airfare.
The 15 most popular sunrise & sunset hikes. The trails that draw the most hikers, with the distance, the time on your feet, the cost and who guides them.
Sunrise on Mount Batur with breakfast and optional hot springs, waterfall, or jungle swing, plus early hotel pickup and local guides.
Most Popular“Had a great time. It was my 2nd trip up there so I knew what to expect & how difficult it would be. My favorite Bali experience! Ketuk was a great guide too!”
Mount Batur sunrise hike from Ubud with volcano-steam egg breakfast, hot drinks, photos, and door-to-door pickup.
“Great hike. My guide was amazing. The breakfast was not great. The hot chocolate at the top of the volcano was a nice touch. Best experience in Bali.”
Guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike in Cape Town with flashlights, panoramic views, and expert local guidance for $46.
“We had an amazing experience hiking Lion’s Head at sunset with our guide, Kurt. He made the tour not only safe and well-organized, but also fun and inspiring with his knowledge and positive energy. The views were breathtaking, and Kurt knew the best spots to enjoy them. His passion for Cape Town and its nature…”
Hike up Lion’s Head for a Cape Town sunrise or sunset, with small-group pacing, headlamps, and photo stops over the Atlantic.
“Incredible guide and hike. Never experienced anything like it I am scared of heights and got up to 2nd station with incredible views. I want to do it again. The guide even took the time to give us some history about South affrica”
Guided sunrise scramble up Le Morne Brabant to the memorial cross summit, with history, snacks, and photos for a challenging 4-hour climb.
“Kevin is a Great Guide with Lots of experience. Can highly recommend the 5am tour to Le Mourne with him.”
Guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike with head torches, 360° Cape Town views, and guide-shot photos and videos.
Early-morning trek up Mount Batur for sunrise, breakfast, crater walks, lava crossings, and a Tibumana waterfall swim, plus lounge showers.
“Absolutely amazing hike and visit to the hidden waterfall. Nesa was such a lovely tour guide. We are so happy we were lucky enough to have him Take us to the waterfall and tell us all about life in Bali! Thank you!”
Sunrise hike transfer from Pico do Arieiro in Madeira. Small-group van, PR1/PR3 trails, pickup from Funchal and Caniço, about 8 hours.
“Amazing experience!! Our guide was super patient, nice and gave us a lot of good local recommendations, you can never miss this experience in Madeira!”
Mt. Batur sunrise hike from Ubud with breakfast, guide, flashlight and poles, then hot springs soak and transfers for about $24.
“Jero and Nita were the unsung heroes of the day. Jero was a punctual and safe driver ensuring that we got to all of our destinations promptly. Nita was an ABSOLUTE angel. This hike was a wee bit more intense than I believed (honestly thosRead more”
Guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike with panoramic Table Mountain and Atlantic views, plus coffee, snacks, and local guiding.
Early-morning hike up Mount Batur for sunrise views, plus breakfast and included Toya Bungkah Hot Springs. Small group, guided, easy logistics.
“The guide was really good, views were amazing. A must see if you are in Bali. The hike is pretty easy as well, especially if you’ve done some hiking before. And don’t miss out on the hot springs. Better if you leave from Ubud than Canggu like us as travel time back is long.”
Guided Pico Ruivo sunrise hike from Madeira with hotel pickup, head torches, tea, and Milky Way views—small group, steep but worth it.
“The tour was amazing. Carlos is very friendly and always let us comfortable during the hiking, without any time pressure while going up or down. He also provided us with tea and a snack bar for our sunrise. Really recommend it!!”
A guided Seoul city-wall sunset walk in Naksan Park, with K-drama sights, a café drink with views, and a Korean dinner.
“Super fun and chill experience during sunset. You do a quick hike up to the cafe in one of the old village to see the sunset.. this is the first time I see sunset in Seoul and indeed this is the best spot. Alex was a great host! We got dinner after and I enjoyed…”
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…”
Guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike in Cape Town with headlamp, coffee/tea, photos, 360° summit views, from $49.
“Was a great experience, I was alone in the group, so I got a personal tour of sorts. Special thanks to the guide, Patrick, who made the hike safe and interesting. Magnificent views throughout the entire hike.”
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