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Top 15 Three-Day Treks Worldwide

74 hikes  ·  from $31 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a walking friend: 15 three-day treks worth the money, each with its price, its length and the one thing to know before you commit.

Sapa 3 Days 2 Nights Trekking Tour (1 Night In Ta Van Village, 1 Night In Hotel) - Day one: Hanoi to Sapa, then Cat Cat Village
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Sapa 3 Days 2 Nights Trekking Tour (1 Night In Ta Van Village, 1 Night In Hotel)

1.Sapa 3 Days 2 Nights Trekking Tour (1 Night In Ta Van Village, 1 Night In Hotel)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 699 reviews · from $139Our pick

Review of Sapa’s 3-day trek from Hanoi, with Cat Cat Village, rice terraces, a Ta Van homestay, transport, meals, and practical tips.

“We had a wonderful experience during this tour. On arriving Sapa we had lunch and visited the Cat Cat Village which has a nice atmosphere. We went on a longer hike on the next day which offered beautiful scenery and we also got to meet lRead more”

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3-Day Trekking Adventure of Sapa from Hanoi - Stay Ta Van Village - Day one: Y Linh Ho and the Muong Hoa Valley
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3-Day Trekking Adventure of Sapa from Hanoi – Stay Ta Van Village

2.3-Day Trekking Adventure of Sapa from Hanoi – Stay Ta Van Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 611 reviews · from $109

Review of a 3-day Sapa trek from Hanoi, with Ta Van homestay, rice terraces, village walks, meals, transfers, and practical tips.

“Great trip, (Chang) our guide was amazing. Very knowledgeable and kind. Fabulous walks and managed to get a community feel. Homestay had fabulous food and amazing hospitality. A real treat to meet so many kind local people. Would recommend 3 days as gave chance to really relax and explore the area.”

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From Marrakech: 3-Day Mount Toubkal Climbing Trek - From Marrakech to Imlil through the High Atlas
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From Marrakech: 3-Day Mount Toubkal Climbing Trek

3.3-Day Mount Toubkal Climbing Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 597 reviews · 3 days · from $226

Review Mount Toubkal’s three-day trek from Marrakech, with Berber villages, waterfalls, summit views, meals, refuges, costs, and packing advice.

“Everything was spot on, both tour guides Yassie and Omar were superb with all our needs. Pace was excellently maintained by Omar all throughout to the summit and back. Highly recommend.”

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3-Day Ethical Orangutan Jungle Trek | Bukit Lawang, Sumatra - Entering Gunung Leuser National Park
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3-Day Ethical Orangutan Jungle Trek | Bukit Lawang, Sumatra

Hanoi - Sapa 3 Day 2 Night Trekking With Hotel & Homestay - The early bus from Hanoi to Sapa
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Hanoi – Sapa 3 Day 2 Night Trekking With Hotel & Homestay

5.Sapa 3 Day 2 Night Trekking With Hotel & Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 389 reviews · from $125

Review of a 3-day Sapa trek from Hanoi with hotel, homestay, meals, local guide, rice terraces, villages, and VIP bus travel.

“Both guides we had were fantastic. Wonderful, kind women who I really appreciated. But as for the organized tour itself - you are paying a lot more than you would on the local market for an average to cheap experience. The toilet and refrigerRead more”

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Monkey Business 3 days - 2 nights Jungle trekking (including rafting) - The jungle camp: memorable, basic, and open to the forest
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Monkey Business 3 days – 2 nights Jungle trekking (including rafting)

6.Monkey Business 3 days – 2 nights Jungle trekking (including rafting)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 294 reviews · from $205

Review of Monkey Business Tours’ 3-day jungle trek from Bukit Lawang, with orangutans, rainforest camping, meals, rafting, and practical tips.

“They are really nice. Thanks for caring a lot. I enjoyed it. I recommend to go there with your friends who like hiking or tracking. Actually I was really tired of walking so you need to prepare for your energy and items.”

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3 Days Small Group Trekking And Motorbike Combine + Private room - Day one: Heaven Gate, village paths, and Lung Tam
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3 Days Small Group Trekking And Motorbike Combine + Private room

7.3 Days Small Group Trekking And Motorbike Combine + Private room

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $395

Review of a 3-day Ha Giang motorbike and trekking tour with easy riders, mountain villages, private rooms, meals, and small-group value.

“One the best experiences I’ve had in Vietnam. OG King Chucky guided us through our 3 day bike ride. I was fortunate enough to have him as my driver and received a lot of information between each stop. The views were fantastic, the fooRead more”

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Poon hill Trek 3 days - Day one and the Ulleri staircase
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Poon hill Trek 3 days

8.Poon hill Trek 3 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · from $230

Review of the 3-day Poon Hill Trek from Pokhara, with sunrise views, costs, meals, permits, guides, fitness needs, and practical tips.

“The hike itself was stunning, with the summit being beautiful at sunrise. The guide and porter have been looking after us kindly, asked if I was okay and were amazingly helpful especially I went at a set pace and stopped for a few breaks. I recommend this hike if you are after a short duration hike as it was great and challenging experience to do.”

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From Hanoi: Trek and Stay: 3-Day Sapa Highlands Adventure - The early start from Hanoi and the sleeper bus
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From Hanoi: Trek and Stay: 3-Day Sapa Highlands Adventure

9.Trek and Stay: 3-Day Sapa Highlands Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 152 reviews · from $98Best value

Review of a 3-day Sapa trek from Hanoi, with village walks, ethnic culture, homestay lodging, meals, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“Khu Ly our tour guide was so good! She had a lot of knowledge, because she is from the nearest town and could tell us a lot of information! The environment is breathtaking. Had a lovely stay at the homestay! I would recommend this trip.”

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3 Days gorilla trekking Safari tour in Uganda - Day 2: The main event in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
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3 Days gorilla trekking Safari tour in Uganda

10.3 Days gorilla trekking Safari tour in Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · from $2,600

Review of a 3-day Uganda gorilla trek from Kampala, with Bwindi, Batwa culture, Lake Bunyonyi, permits, meals, and transport included.

“We had a great time getting to and experiencing the Gorillas. Hudson our guide was amazing and had confidence in his driving and getting us to our destinations. He was very helpful with organising a great porter and we were very lucky to have a great guide to take us to Gorillas. What I once in lifetime experience.”

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Sapa 3 Days 2 Nights Trekking Tour From Hanoi (2 Nights in Hotel) - The long ride from Hanoi to Sapa
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Sapa 3 Days 2 Nights Trekking Tour From Hanoi (2 Nights in Hotel)

Salkantay Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights - Day 2: Coffee farms, waterfalls, and the Urubamba River
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Salkantay Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights

12.Salkantay Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $680

Review of the 3-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, with costs, daily hiking demands, lodging, inclusions, tips, and who should book.

“I just completed the Salkantay 3 day Challenge with Salkantay Trekking and had an AMAZING time! My guide, Marco, was incredibly helpful and organized and made sure we all had an amazing time.”

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Rinjani Trekking 3D2N Summit - Day 1: A calm start in Senaru village
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Rinjani Trekking 3D2N Summit

13.Rinjani Trekking 3D2N Summit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · from $243

Review of Lombok’s 4-day Mount Rinjani trek, with summit views, crater rims, lake, waterfalls, meals, porters, costs, and practical tips.

“Great experience and a reasonably priced trek. Enough food, simple but tasty, definitely bring snacks. It was all good, you get what you pay for. If you want a bit more comfort (eg pillow, chair) go for a more expensive company, otherwise tRead more”

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Rinjani Trekking Three Days Two Night Summit Lake - Day one: farmland, rainforest, and the first camp
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Rinjani Trekking Three Days Two Night Summit Lake

14.Rinjani Trekking Three Days Two Night Summit Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · from $519

Review of the 3-day Rinjani trek from the Gili Islands, with summit sunrise, Segara Anak Lake, camping, price, effort, and practical tips.

“While the scenery from the top and ridge of Rinjani was undeniably spectacular, the hike up and down was in one word, brutal. I only recommend this hike if you are an experienced trekker. (There's a reason it's two or three days with campinRead more”

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From Pokhara: 3-Day Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek with Guide - Day one: Pokhara to Nayapul, Tikhedhunga, and Ulleri
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From Pokhara: 3-Day Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek with Guide

15.3-Day Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 68 reviews · from $162

Review of the 3-day Ghorepani Poon Hill trek from Pokhara, with sunrise views, village stays, guide details, costs, and practical advice.

“The hike was incredible, we only had limited time in Nepal and this hike was the perfect way to spend it. It was challenging but doable and we saw one of the most beautiful sunrises of our lives. Santosh was an amazing and patient with all of the pictures we were taking and let us set the pace. The tour group was organised, professional and punctual. We highly recommend Santosh if you’re considering this tour!”

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