Hiking · WORLDWIDE
Good paddle & hike trips fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ once you are on the trail.
Kayak Kauai’s Wailua River, hike muddy rainforest trails, and reach Uluwehi Falls on this active four-and-a-half-hour guided adventure.
“You have to be reasonably fit and mobile to do this adventure! It is beautiful and peaceful on the river. Paddling at toy own pace. Trail is moderately difficult with lots of mud and roots.”
Paddle Kauai’s Wailua River, hike muddy jungle trails, and swim beneath 100-foot Secret Falls with a helpful local guide.
“Our tour guide was Zach. He was fantastic! Knew a lot about the culture and land. Also brought a sense of humor to the tour that was welcomed! We even got to see a few bird tricks when he passed a Shama he regularly interacts with.”
Review of Puerto Rico’s El Yunque hike and Laguna Grande kayak tour, with muddy trails, waterfalls, natural slides, logistics, costs, and practical tips.
“Adrianna and Cristian were the best tour guides! They made sure that we experienced all the rainforest had to offer! Our family had the best time. I appreciate that this company really promoted safety with life vest and helmets. With younger children it made all the difference. I highly recommend this tour and you should be so lucky to have Adriana and Christian as your guides!”
Review of Halong Bay’s $38 full-day cruise from Hanoi, with cave, viewpoint hike, beach time, lunch, kayaking, and practical tips.
“The trip was very organized and on time. The scenery was beautiful and the staffs were accommodating. Sam, our tour guide is very friendly and helpful. He made us appreciate the history of vietnam esp. ha long bay.”
Review of St. Thomas’s Cas Cay kayak, hike, and snorkel tour, with practical tips on gear, guides, value, fitness, and what to expect.
“The biggest ray I've ever seen, a lionfish and holding a baby starfish. Got some great history while enjoying the natural beauty.”
Review of Kauai’s Wailua River kayak and Sacred Falls hike, with lunch, guide tips, muddy trail advice, price, and booking details.
“My husband and I had a great time. Lindsey was an awesome tour guide. The trek was worth it, though I would say wear hiking sandles or some other sturdy shoe you can walk through water in. The tour company was great with the food and able to accommodate gluten-free and dairy-free dietary needs. Do bring a good size water container - you'll want it!”
Paddle Lake Powell, hike Antelope Canyon, and swim beneath red rock walls on this active four-hour guided tour from $119.
“This tour was fantastic! It was the perfect mix of activities & beauty! Our guide, Ben, was informative and friendly.”
Paddle 12 miles from Hoover Dam through Black Canyon, soak in hot springs, and enjoy lunch with an expert guide.
“Everything was great. Our guide Micheal was great. The scenery was absolutely beautiful. We had a great time.”
Hike, kayak, and snorkel from Balandra to Tecolote near La Paz, with expert guides, reef views, and fresh ceviche on the beach.
“HIGHLY recommend. I have nothing negative to say about this breathtaking and memorable day. Felipe and Sergio were incredibly friendly, organized, knowledgeable and professional while having fun. This trip has it all! Bring plenty of water, wear good shoes that can get wet, and be ready for an adventure. You will not regret it. We did it with our two teenage kids and they absolutely loved the whole day as well. We have traveled the world, and this is easily top five excursions we have ever done.”
Review of Toronto’s Algonquin canoeing and hiking day trip, with Ragged Falls, Canoe Lake, costs, timing, guides, and practical tips.
“This was a fantastic day tour to Algonquin Park. The three hikes throughout the day were great. Very scenic and interesting. It helped that it snowed a little to add to our adventure. Not too arduous but with a challenge. Our guide Mike was terrific. He was enthusiastic, very helpful and knowledgeable. A great way to see a small part of a wonderful park for people with limited time and access to transport. I would highly recommend this day tour.”
Paddle Lake Powell into Antelope Canyon on a guided 5-mile kayak trip with a scenic hike, geology lessons, practical tips, and honest advice.
“I feel obligated to share the horrifying experience my family had during a kayak tour with this company. One of their tour guides, SEAN, acted in a way that was not only negligent but also cruel and deeply offensive. During our return from the tour, my 16-year-old sister fell into the water after being transferred to another boat — something the staff witnessed and said nothing about. She was visibly exhausted, struggling to get back on the kayak in open water, with boats passing by. We were all encouraging her in Portuguese, shouting, “vai, você consegue!” (“you can do it!”). When a boat of strangers approached to help, SEAN told…”
Review of St. Thomas’s five-hour kayak, hike, and snorkel tour, with wildlife, picnic lunch, guide tips, price, and practical advice.
“Upon arrival my wife and I discovered that we had a private tour. And while not planned, we certainly were treated as being special. From the initial welcome, through a discussion on available outfitting and gear from the small shop that delighted my wife and ensured we were properly prepared. My wife is a Docent at the Detroit Zoological Park, so anything to do with nature and wildlife is seriously judged. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable both about the island, the area, and also about the fish and wildlife; plants and trees; and geological history of the lagoon and island. He also was exceptionally open, seeking our input or physical…”
Review of Cat Ba’s 9-hour hike, village cycle, Lan Ha Bay kayak and swim, with honest advice on fitness, value, and what to pack.
“Le trekking n’a pas eu lieu dans son intégralité car une tempête était attendue. Au lieu de nous prévenir la veille afin d’éviter de rester bloqués l’organisateur a indiqué que l’activité avait bien lieu. Ce qui s’est avéré faux. Après 4 heures au lRead more”
Cycle St. John’s, kayak through a mangrove reserve, swim at a beach, and visit Fort James on this active Antigua tour.
“Giles our guide could not be anymore helpful. A good morning cycle, swim in the ocean, paddle around the lagoon and a walking tour of the fort.”
Paddle Kauai’s calm Wailua River, hike through tropical forest, and swim beneath 100-foot Secret Falls on this guided half-day adventure.
“Zach was a great guy, great organization, kajaking was fun and the little hike enjoyable”
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