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Where to Walk to a Lake: the 15 Best Hikes Worldwide

52 hikes  ·  from $11 a head

A lake at the top is the reward that makes the ascent negotiable. The 15 below cover crater lakes, glacial lagoons and reservoir viewpoints, with prices, distances and which ones you can swim in.

From Tirana: Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain Hiking Day Trip - The pickup from Tirana requires patience
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From Tirana: Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain Hiking Day Trip

1.Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,397 reviews · 6 hours · from $12Our pick

Review of the $12 Bovilla Lake and Gamti Mountain hike from Tirana, with transport details, trail advice, views, guides, and practical booking tips.

“Our guide Altin was brilliant! He was super friendly and knowledgeable, we really enjoyed our day trip. The trip itself is amazing, great value for many and beautiful views. We would highly recommend, 10/10 experience! Thank you Altin 😊”

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From Tirana: Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain Hiking Tour - The drive from Tirana to Bovilla
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From Tirana: Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain Hiking Tour

2.Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,003 reviews · 6 hours · from $12

Review of the $12 Bovilla Lake and Gamti Mountain tour from Tirana, with hike details, transport tips, guide insight, and honest value advice.

“It was an amazing experience- Thanks to Daniel guide for looking after us, you were not just a guide but as a friend who helped us to take care, ofcourse taking good pictures, guiding the route with each steps so that we won’t fall!!, lastly funny jokes and making everyone included :) not that no one can feel left out :). Thanks a lot Will definitely recommend to my friends who will be traveling to Albania :)”

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From Tirana: Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain Viewpoint Hike - A short stop at the Bovilla Canyons
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From Tirana: Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain Viewpoint Hike

3.Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain Viewpoint Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,053 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $12

Review of the $12 Bovilla Lake hike from Tirana, with Gamti Mountain views, transport details, river swimming, costs, and practical tips.

“This trip was amazing and our guide was very knowledgeable. He even dropped us off at our hostel afterwards because it was raining. 10/10 recommend.”

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Hike Gamti Mountain with Bovilla lake view & canyon- From Tirana - Climbing Gamti Mountain in about 40 minutes
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Hike Gamti Mountain with Bovilla lake view & canyon- From Tirana

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

5.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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Bali: Munduk Waterfalls Trek, Twin Lakes and Temple Tour - Starting at the Twin Lakes viewpoint
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Bali: Munduk Waterfalls Trek, Twin Lakes and Temple Tour

6.Munduk Waterfalls Trek, Twin Lakes and Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 545 reviews · 5 - 9 hours · from $41

Explore Munduk’s waterfalls, Twin Lakes, rainforest trails, canoe rides, temple, and local lunch in this active North Bali day tour.

“We had a really great time during this activity! The transportation provided by our driver Erik was very smooth, he was always in time and ready to pick us up. Our trekking guide Gunk was also great, during the jungle trek he explained a lot about the local fauna and flora, as well as Balinese culture and customs. We also really enjoyed the canoeing on the lake! Our lunch at the local restaurant was exceptionally good, we loved every bit, especially the nasi campur!”

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Munduk: Twin Lake Jungle Hike, Ulun Danu Temple, & Waterfall - Through Bencingah Temple and into the forest
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Munduk: Twin Lake Jungle Hike, Ulun Danu Temple, & Waterfall

7.Munduk: Twin Lake Jungle Hike, Ulun Danu Temple, & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 536 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $38

Explore Bali’s Tamblingan jungle, temples, canoe ride, and Banyumala Waterfall with practical tips on value, fitness, weather, and timing.

“I had an awesome driver and a very knowledgeable guide. Although it was pretty far away, this was definitely worth the trip. It was a serene jungle hike followed by a nice canoe trip across the lake. The lunch add-on was delicious and we finished at the waterfall, which had a lot of natural beauty. I would highly recommend this trip for anyone, especially if you want to see a different part of the island away from all of the traffic, hustle and bustle.”

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Antelope Canyon Lake Powell: Guided Kayaking & Hike Tour - Paddling across Lake Powell toward the canyon
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Antelope Canyon Lake Powell: Guided Kayaking & Hike Tour

Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake - Tilicho Lake, the trip’s dramatic detour
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Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake

From Cusco: 7 Lakes Ausangate Trek with Breakfast and Lunch - The 4 a.m. start from Cusco
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From Cusco: 7 Lakes Ausangate Trek with Breakfast and Lunch

10.7 Lakes Ausangate Trek with Breakfast and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 360 reviews · 1 day · from $29

Review of Cusco’s 7 Lakes Ausangate trek, with high Andes views, breakfast, lunch, hot springs, practical altitude advice, and value tips.

“This trek was a really good experience, the landscapes were amazing, the guide really cared about all of us, gave us lots of informations about his country and his culture. The food was also really good, for me no need to bring more food that was enough or maybe a little snack for the trek. I’d recommend this experience!”

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From Tirana- Hiking Tour to Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain - First look at the lake and dam
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From Tirana- Hiking Tour to Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain

11.Hiking Tour to Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 358 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $12

Review of the Bovilla Lake and Gamti Mountain tour from Tirana, with hiking tips, transport details, swimming advice, costs, and honest drawbacks.

“We had such an amazing day, Desi was a brilliant tour guide full of enthusiam and interesting facts! Went hiking with my mum for the first time and we enjoyed every second. Thank you, would definitely recommend!!!”

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Kayak Antelope Canyon and hike, at Lake Powell - The 2.5-mile paddle back to Lake Powell
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Kayak Antelope Canyon and hike, at Lake Powell

12.Kayak Antelope Canyon and hike, at Lake Powell

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 275 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $119

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…”

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From Ushuaia: Tierra del Fuego Emerald Lagoon Trekking Tour - Through forest and two valleys
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From Ushuaia: Tierra del Fuego Emerald Lagoon Trekking Tour

13.From Ushuaia: Tierra del Fuego Emerald Lagoon Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 271 reviews · 6 hours · from $105

Review of the Ushuaia Emerald Lagoon trek: a guided 10 km hike with mountain scenery, lunch, hotel transfers, and practical gear advice.

“Great experience - the guide was PERFECT - nice route and real good informations - the food was real good - everytime again - looking forward to get the next experience there with them!!! All the best Reinhard”

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Best of Mangrove Lagoon Kayak, Hike and Snorkel Adventure with Picnic Lunch - Kayaking through the mangrove channels
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Best of Mangrove Lagoon Kayak, Hike and Snorkel Adventure with Picnic Lunch

14.Best of Mangrove Lagoon Kayak, Hike and Snorkel Adventure with Picnic Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 261 reviews · from $159

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…”

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From Tirana: Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain Hiking Trip - Bovilla Canyon: a quick photo stop
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From Tirana: Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain Hiking Trip

2-Day South Coast Waterfalls, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and Hike from Reykjavik - Reynisfjara’s black sand and powerful surf
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2-Day South Coast Waterfalls, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and Hike from Reykjavik

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