HIKING TRAVEL GUIDE
The trails worth the airfare.
The 15 most popular hiking day tours. The trails you can walk and be back by dark, with a guide who knows the route.
Lower Antelope Canyon hike with a Navajo guide in Page, AZ. Walk a 1.1-mile loop with stairs and eight ladders.
Most Popular“The experience was great. We are not ones who usually do tours but this one I would definitely recommend. Talking with our guide the groups are usually no bigger than 15 per group. We went in off season so it was my husband and I and one other person. The views were breathtaking. There are…”
Guided Mount Etna summit hike to 3,400 m with certified volcanic guides, cable car views, lava terrain, and safety gear. 5–6 hours.
“The trip was wonderfull, the guide Eduardo fantastic. We have spend an active and super good time. Eduardo was very helpful all Time. It was very informative trip. We very recomend to take a guide, You will have very good Time and get a lot of knowlegde about volcano Etna.”
Cable car to 2,504m, guided hike to Mount Etna summit craters, then Valle del Bove viewpoints. Small group, expert volcanology guides.
“Communication was perfect. Pickup at hotel by Serena was punctual. At nearly 69 years old, I was clearly the oldest. The pace worked for me. Emi the guide was patient and helpful to the slower people. With the altitude, everyone was happy for breaks. Terrain varied: uneven icy snow, loose ash, some slightly muddy sections…”
Tirana to Lake Bovilla and Gamti Mountain. Guided hike with pickup and panoramic views for about $12 in a 6-hour day trip.
“Very good and very well guided. Enjoyed very well. The guide was very friendly”
Stair climb to the Eiffel Tower second floor with panoramic views, then optional summit lift. Expect stories, glass-floor moments, and real lines.
“The tour to the 2nd floor to the Eiffel tour was much more than we anticipated. Our tour guide Fortune gave us a great history and engineering lesson about the tower and as we walked up the steps was ready to answer any questions or provide a quick joke. After having time to explore for…”
Guided Eiffel Tower 2nd-floor tour by lift with summit option. Skip the ground lines, get crisp views, and learn Paris fast.
“The tour guide (Ivan) encouraged guests to go off on their own and not follow his tour. The tour was unorganized with little valuable information. The tour guide spent most of his time dedicated to answering one woman's questions while neglecting the others who ultimately left the tour. Finally, even though you pay extra for…”
Eiffel Tower summit option with line-skip access, plus a Seine cruise and Paris city bus loop with multilingual audio in 4 hours.
“The meeting spot was fairly easy to find. The two young ladies checking us in were very disorganized, but we were finally all checked in. They led us over to the entry point for the Eiffel Tower and went through security with us and got us to the elevators, and that was the end of…”
Small-group Valley of Fire half-day from Las Vegas with hotel pickup, easy hikes, petroglyphs, iconic rocks, and lunch included.
“We had an amazing time . Very detailed and professional . Greta lunch and snacks . Highly recommended”
Multnomah, Latourell, and Bridal Veil falls in a Portland half-day gorge tour with short hikes, viewpoints, and expert guide stories.
“This was a great tour! Full of beautiful sights, mild hikes, and plenty of rest stops. Ana was very knowledgeable and had amazing energy. Made the tour a fantastic experience. Would do it again.”
Guided Eiffel Tower tour with 2nd floor or summit access, plus a short Seine-to-tower walk for photos and history.
“Rafael was absolutely amazing! Our favourite tour guide so far! So warm, knowledgeable and friendly.. and good looking too”
Skip crowds on a guided back-route hike to Fushimi Inari. Bamboo trails, quiet torii moments, and a castle viewpoint in 3 hours.
“The majority of this tour will avoid the crowds of people. The hikes in and out are scenic and beautiful. Our tour guide, Skito, was knowledgeable and patient, we enjoyed his company and his personality. Obviously the cultural significance is amazing. Being in good shape is recommended but not entirely necessary.”
Walk Falljökull Glacier and enter a blue ice cave near Skaftafell with a small-group guide, free parking, and gear included for $165.
A small-group Mauna Kea summit and stargazing tour with a 4x4 van, warm picnic, private telescope show, and big-sky night photography.
“The tour guide was very knowledgeable and certainly added to the experience. People do need to understand that breathing can be effected”
A half-day on Berlengas from Peniche: glass-bottom boat, guided hike with fort and lighthouse views, and cave cruising when seas allow.
“The best activity easily! Berlengas is stunning! I loved every minute. Take snickers for hiking and kids, elderly persons or those who have any disability condition can have difficulties. Improvement point: the hiking guide can go slower and also offers to take pictures and show the best spot! Yeah, everybody wants a nice photo of…”
Ride a 4x4 up Mauna Kea for sunset and guided stargazing, with warm gear, dinner, and free DSLR photos included.
“We had an excellent experience on the Mauna Kea Summit tour! Wes was an awesome guide — prompt at pickup, super informative on the drive up, and kept us updated the whole time when the rangers closed the road. On a clearer night, the experience was amazing. They provided warm jackets and pants, plus a…”
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