10 Walking & Trekking Trips Worth Flying For

1.Rio: Tijuca Forest Small Group Hike to Caves and Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 536 reviews · 6 hours · from $69Our pick

Hike Tijuca Forest to waterfalls, caves, ruins, and a historic chapel with a bilingual guide, hotel pickup, and a refreshing waterfall swim.

“It is a little bit disappointing that we haven’t seen any animals. The whole hike was fine, but not so much interesting to see in the forest. A few waterfalls and a cave didn’t impress, and there are a lot people there. So far Vinnie was ok.”

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2.Hiking in Termessos Ancient City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · 4 hours · from $62Top rated

Review of Antalya’s Termessos hike: a small-group mountain tour with ruins, sweeping views, expert guide Onder, and practical tips.

“The tour was beautiful and the theatre in particular was unbelievably scenic. Our guide Onder was excellent. He was really knowledgeable on the ancient city itself as well as rich Turkish history. Onder is incredibly friendly and went above and beyond for us, giving us great advice on our stay in Antalya and beyond. This was certainly a major highlight in our entire Turkish holiday. Thank you Onder.”

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3.Nepal Discovery Tour: Heritage Sites & Scenic Hill Easy Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · from $375

Review of Nepal’s 5-day heritage and hill hike tour, with Kathmandu temples, Shivapuri trails, village lodges, Nagarkot sunrise, and practical costs.

“Mr Prakash was an excellent FRIEND, he made This tour incredible! From the bustling streets of Kathmandu, Jomsom Pasupathinath Temple prayers to the serene beauty of Pokhara and the spiritual heights of Muktinath, every moment was unforgettable. The tour agencRead more”

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4.PRIVATE LeMorne Mountain Picturesque Hike-UNESCO Recognised

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 51 reviews · 4 hours

Review Le Morne Mountain’s guided four-hour hike in Mauritius, with UNESCO history, steep scrambling, sea views, guide tips, price and practical advice.

“Shah was amazing guide, he took care of us, showed where to put our legs and arms when climbing the hardest part on mountain, and made it easy and stress free journey for me and my wife. Definitely I would would suggest to take guide for hiking Lemorne mountain.”

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5.1-Day Tour from Nagoya: Hiking the Historic Nakasendo Trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 34 reviews · 8 hours · from $189

Hike Japan’s historic Nakasendo Trail from Tsumago to Magome with an English-speaking guide, small group, and transport from Nagoya.

“We had an amazing time, we really enjoyed the hiking. Our guides’ explanation was precious and clear. We were a small group and this also helped us to enjoy this trip. We were a family of three with a 2yo baby, the trail is feasible also for kids even though we suggest using a baby backpack carrier. We strongly recommend you trying this authentic experience instead of just visiting Magome and Tsumago.”

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6.Mauritius: Le Morne Brabant Hike with Historical Immersion

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 27 reviews · 4 hours · from $64

Hike Le Morne Brabant for sweeping lagoon views, island wildlife, and Mauritius history with a professional French or English-speaking guide.

“It was an amazing adventure. And thanks to my guide, it was educational and very comfortable. I felt his support and attention throughout the entire route. Special thanks for the cold juice at the summit and the wonderful photos.”

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7.Termessos, Ancient City Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $60Best value

Review of the Termessos hiking tour near Antalya, with ancient ruins, mountain views, guide details, costs, logistics, and practical tips.

“It was a great tour! Historical site and absolutely stunning nature! The guide, Onder was very friendly! Thank you so much!”

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8.Historical Montserrat Half-Day Hiking Tour from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $101

Review of Montserrat’s half-day hike from Barcelona, including the monastery, Black Madonna, funicular, hermitages, views, price, and practical tips.

“This was an amazing experience. Our guide promptly picked us up and took us to Monserrat. We went to see the Black Madonna first to beat the crowds. This was a great idea, since when we returned from the mountain, there were a lot of tour buses and people. We had an amazing, personalized tour and hike. We ended up being the only 2 people, so it was a great experience, walking at our own pace, and seeing everything we could want. I was very impressed at the care our guide took in picking up garbage, moving loose stones, and even scolding a young teen who was throwing rocks that…”

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9.Chania: Hiking through History and Hidden Gems at Katholiko Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 19 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $180

Hike from Chania to Katholiko Bay for caves, sea views, St. John’s Monastery, swimming, snacks, and a private guide.

“Konstantinos was a delight to hike with! We started off on an easy pace and we stopped at a few of historical and natural monuments. He was able to explain and answer questions about the cultural impact of the monasteries and the moks that reside(d) there. The downhill hike was really quick and we were the only people at the bay. It was the most serene and beautiful water body I have experienced in Greece. He gave us enough privacy and also took great pictures. For the uphill climb, I recommend carrying a hat or something because the heat was really harsh . But Konstantinos was more than happy to…”

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10.Discover Ancient Pictographs – Guided Canyon Hiking Tour 3H

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Explore Canmore’s canyons, waterfalls, caves, and Indigenous pictographs on a small-group guided hike with transport and safety gear.

“Amazing. Jacob was the best guide we could ask for!”

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