Hiking · WORLDWIDE

Where to Hike With a Guide: the 15 Best Day Walks Worldwide

128 hikes  ·  from $10 a head

A guide buys you the trailhead nobody else has found, the local weather read, and the paperwork on the trails that require it. The 15 below are priced by group size and length, with a note on which include lunch and which include the drive.

From Marrakech: Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Hike and Boat Trip - The Morning Ride and Coffee Stop
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From Marrakech: Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Hike and Boat Trip

1.Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Hike and Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 33,630 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $17Our pick

Review the Ouzoud Waterfalls day trip from Marrakech, with guided hiking, a boat ride, monkeys, Berber culture, and practical tips.

“Azzouz was the best guide, very friendly and funny and offers a lot of information. Definitely recommend this experience. it’s worth every penny.”

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Berber villages : Atlas Mountains Day Hike from Marrakech - Moulay Brahim Gorges and the road into the mountains
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Berber villages : Atlas Mountains Day Hike from Marrakech

Bali: Sunrise Mount Batur Guided Hike with Breakfast - Early pickup and the ride to Kintamani
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Bali: Sunrise Mount Batur Guided Hike with Breakfast

3.Sunrise Mount Batur Guided Hike with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9,660 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $27

Hike Mount Batur for sunrise, enjoy breakfast above the clouds, use shower facilities, and taste Luwak coffee for $27 in Bali.

“Had a great experience climbing the mountain - Andi the driver was great, made contact with us promptly and organised transportation with no problems. Our tour guide Nyoman was hilarious and so kind to us. Great trip overall”

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Bali: Mount Batur Sunrise Guided Hike and Natural Hot Spring - The overnight pickup and ride to Kintamani
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Bali: Mount Batur Sunrise Guided Hike and Natural Hot Spring

4.Mount Batur Sunrise Guided Hike and Natural Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9,284 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $36

Review of Bali’s Mount Batur sunrise hike, hot spring soak, breakfast, coffee plantation visit, transport, difficulty, and value.

“Satria is a good driver we had a good conversation. I can recommend him. The same with our guide Ayuh, she was very good and always made sure the group stays together. It was very nice talking with her. overall a good experience.”

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From Marrakech: Atlas Mountains Full-Day Hiking Trip w Lunch - The morning drive from Marrakech to Agafay
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From Marrakech: Atlas Mountains Full-Day Hiking Trip w Lunch

Mount Etna: Summit Guided Hiking Tour up to 3,400 m - Starting at Rifugio Sapienza at 1,900 metres
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Mount Etna: Summit Guided Hiking Tour up to 3,400 m

6.Summit Guided Hiking Tour up to 3,400 m

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,792 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $65

Hike Mount Etna to 3,000 or 3,400 metres with a volcanic guide, cable car, lava fields, crater views, and optional Catania pickup.

“The driver, Peppe and our tourguide was very informative and helpful, we learned a lot about Etna. It was totally worth it, it was our greatest experience in Sicily.”

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Marrakech: ourika valley lunch & guided hike to waterfalls - Pickup from Marrakech and the drive into the Atlas Mountains
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Marrakech: ourika valley lunch & guided hike to waterfalls

Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Hiking Tour - Bridal Veil offers a quieter forest walk
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Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Hiking Tour

Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Hike and Boat Trip from Marrakech - First sight of Morocco’s tallest waterfall
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Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Hike and Boat Trip from Marrakech

From Valencia: Montanejos Guided Hike with Natural Pools - The Mijares River hike starts with a real climb
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From Valencia: Montanejos Guided Hike with Natural Pools

10.Montanejos Guided Hike with Natural Pools

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,741 reviews · from $51

Review of Montanejos from Valencia: a guided mountain hike, the Chorro water jet, and a swim in 23°C natural pools.

“The views were incredible and was a nice hike with natural pools. Guide would walk off from stopping points without announcing leaving half the group behind whilst looking at views.”

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Valley of Fire Guided Hike from Las Vegas - The ride from Las Vegas and the early start
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Valley of Fire Guided Hike from Las Vegas

11.Valley of Fire Guided Hike from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,611 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $128

Review of the Valley of Fire guided hike from Las Vegas, with trail choices, guide quality, petroglyphs, pricing, pickup, and practical tips.

“This was an amazing guided tour!! Sarah individualized our tour to the group and was super informative about area and the history. she was awesome. Highly recommend.”

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From Antigua: Adventure, 2-Day Hiking to Acatenango Volcano - Leaving Antigua and reaching La Soledad
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From Antigua: Adventure, 2-Day Hiking to Acatenango Volcano

12.Adventure, 2-Day Hiking to Acatenango Volcano

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,189 reviews · 2 days · from $54

Review of the two-day Acatenango hike from Antigua, covering the steep trail, cold camp, Fuego views, meals, gear, and value.

“The experience was amazing. The way isn’t easy but it worth definitely. The tour is good enough for the price you pay. Everything was so good. Thank u so much guys!”

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From Chania/Rethymno: Samariá Gorge Guided Hike with Pickup - The early pickup and ride to Omalos
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From Chania/Rethymno: Samariá Gorge Guided Hike with Pickup

From Sofia: The Seven Rila Lakes Full-Day Hiking Tour - Riding the chairlift above the forest
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From Sofia: The Seven Rila Lakes Full-Day Hiking Tour

14.The Seven Rila Lakes Full-Day Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 923 reviews · 10 - 12 hours · from $47

Review of Sofia’s Seven Rila Lakes hike, with lift details, winter warnings, guide tips, costs, route difficulty, and practical advice.

“The navigator was great at explaining and navigate us through the mountain in order to see all seven lakes. (At the time we went there we saw 6 because one of the lakes was not its best shape but I’m sure that won’t be an issue in the future). And people in our group were really friendly. Bring comfortable clothes and a jacket since it can get chilly. And bring snacks and water since the hiking trip is long and there aren’t any kiosks apart from the one between the lift and the mountain. That being said, I somewhat agree with the description that this is made for people with…”

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Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Guided Hiking Tour - Two hours on Breiðamerkurjökull
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Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Guided Hiking Tour

15.Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Guided Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 921 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $150

Walk Breiðamerkurjökull on a guided Vatnajökull glacier hike with crampons, super-jeep transport, ice formations, and expert safety guidance.

“The walk on glacier exceeded our expectations. The glacier itself was spectacular and our guide provided us a lot of insights on the glacier which was very interesting to learn. I would highly recommend this trip.”

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