Private Hiking Tours in the USA: Our 15 Picks

Private Yellowstone Tour: ICONIC Sites, Wildlife, Family Friendly Hikes + lunch

1.Private Yellowstone Tour: ICONIC Sites, Wildlife, Family Friendly Hikes + lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 739 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) Our pick

Review of a private Yellowstone tour with wildlife, geysers, family hikes, picnic lunch, early pickup, and expert naturalist guides.

“My friends and I had an amazing time on the Lower Loop Yellowstone tour. Josh was very knowledgeable, informative, thoughtful and fun! He made sure we saw many animals, were safe and had a great time! We highly recommend this trip!”

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Road To Hana: Maui Waterfall Hiking Tour in Private Jeep

2.Road To Hana: Maui Waterfall Hiking Tour in Private Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $299

Review of Maui’s private Road to Hana Jeep tour, with waterfalls, bamboo forest, local food, flexible stops, guide Alec, price, and practical tips.

“HIGHLY recommend! So many hidden gems that you would miss driving the road to Hana yourself. At most of the stops we were the only ones there or maybe one other small group. It was so nice to see the beauty up-close outside of the car, and to get view of the island more as a local would while still checking out the sights that draw tourists to the road to Hana.”

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Half-Day Private Grand Canyon Guided Hiking Tour

3.Half-Day Private Grand Canyon Guided Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $345

Review of a private South Kaibab hike with pickup, guides, lunch, gear, snacks, and canyon views for all hiking levels.

“Jon was a terrific guide for a hike in the Grand Canyon. We had an a great experience enjoying the amazing views, lunch and plenty of stops for pictures. He tailored the experience to our needs with adjustments for weather. A perfect way to maximize a day in the canyon! Highly recommend.”

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The Narrows: Zion National Park Private Guided Hike

4.The Narrows: Zion National Park Private Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 209 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $364

Review of Zion’s private Narrows hike, with expert guides, river gear, charcuterie lunch, pricing, difficulty, and practical tips.

“An amazing day in the narrows!! Moi was an incredible guide, fun and knowledgeable. I would recommend to everyone.”

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Private Valley of Fire Hiking and Sightseeing Adventure

5.Private Valley of Fire Hiking and Sightseeing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · 6 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $180

Explore Valley of Fire privately from Las Vegas with guided hikes, sandstone formations, wildlife, snacks, photos, and flexible pacing.

“Adam is the best tour guide you could ask for. He was a bouncing ball of infectious energy that had us happy to challenge ourselves in the valley of fire. He was happy to share stories, and his amazing finds from himself and his other tours. He wasn't afraid to say he didn't know something, but you could tell he would know for the next tour. He made our visit a one of a kind experience and was happy to do so, he was ready to make the trip whatever we wanted, just had to say. If only we could take him to every park. 5 stars is not enough…”

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Private Grand Canyon Hike and Sightseeing Tour

6.Private Grand Canyon Hike and Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $775

Review of a private Grand Canyon hike from Flagstaff, with South Kaibab Trail, picnic lunch, expert guides, pickup, and South Rim views.

“Molly was unforgettable. Her knowledge of the Grand Canyon exceeded any expectations our family had. My husband and 2 of our adult children had a glorious day hiking to OOH AAH Point, learning about the stunning geology and animal life, eating a delicious prepared picnic lunch and feeding the adorable mules. We loved Molly so much, my husband and I will come back for the Rim to Rim hike and request Molly for our guide.”

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Secret Tide Pool Hike – Jungle & Coast – Private

7.Secret Tide Pool Hike – Jungle & Coast – Private

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 92 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $100Best value

Explore Pāhoa’s jungle, lava rocks, and a private tide pool with a local guide. Get practical tips on footwear, fitness, weather, and value.

“This is a real wild exploration experience that you can meet the true environment of Big Island. The trial is not able to find on a map but local people may know. Climbing up and down on lava rocks is challenging and exciting. Josh is a very experienced tour guide and excellent hiker can always bring you to the secret pool safely.”

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Acadia Full Day Private Tour & Hike

8.Acadia Full Day Private Tour & Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $850

Review of Acadia’s private full-day tour, with expert guides, custom hikes, picnic lunch, Cadillac Mountain, and practical booking advice.

“This was the best tour hike that our family of three (12yo) have ever taken. It was catered to our skill level. We were able to see all that we wanted to see including some local secret hiking spots. The picnic lunch was also perfect!”

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Sedona Dark Sky Sunset & Night Hike With a Private Guide

9.Sedona Dark Sky Sunset & Night Hike With a Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $185

Review of Sedona’s private sunset and dark sky hike, with red rock views, star watching, gear, snacks, pickup, price, and booking tips.

“Great time with a very knowledgeable guide. My family loved all of the special gear amd snacks provided by the company”

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Private Birding Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park

10.Private Birding Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Review of a private nine-hour birding hike from Denver to Rocky Mountain National Park, with wildlife, lunch, private transport, and a naturalist guide.

“BOOK THIS TOUR! We had a great time with Ryan the Birdman. This is not your normal scripted tour. There is no stop 1, stop 2, stop 3.... Since this is a private tour, Ryan can ad lib to your liking. On our tour we saw Moose, Bald Eagles Golden Eagles, Horned Owls, Elk, Wild Turkey, Prarie Dogs, and more. There is no way we would have saw the things we did without Ryan. He would be driving and then just pull off the road, pull out his binoculars and call us out to look at some incredible animal. I cannot recommend this tour enough.”

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Private Grand Canyon Full Day Hike

11.Private Grand Canyon Full Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $775

Review of a private Grand Canyon hike from Flagstaff, with trail options, meals, gear, pricing, fitness needs, and practical booking advice.

“The views were spectacular. The hike was very challenging. The heat was intense. The was the last major excursion of our summer trip. We finished with a bang!”

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Grand Canyon Full Day Private Tour & Hike

12.Grand Canyon Full Day Private Tour & Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $972

Review of a private Grand Canyon day tour with custom rim stops, a South Kaibab hike, picnic lunch, hotel pickup, and expert guides.

“Our excellent guide Matthew Bloomfield. His willing sharing of his knowledge. His thoughtfulness and care of our abilities. The park itself is mind boggling in its beauty and Matt made the experience even more beautiful by his knowledge.”

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Private Bucket List Adventure Day- Hikes, Beaches, Waterfalls

13.Private Bucket List Adventure Day- Hikes, Beaches, Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $225

Review of Oahu Hiking Adventures’ private day of waterfalls, beaches, hikes, and ocean views, with practical advice on fitness, value, and planning.

“We had an AWESOME day of adventure with Travis. He communicated with us a few days prior to the excursion to plan out the perfect day fitted to our interests. From waterfalls to cliff jumping to smoothies to beautiful overlooks, this was definitely our favorite day on the island. If you want a day of adventure with an Oahu expert, book a day with Travis today! He is a professional risk taker who is kind and very adaptable to whatever you need.”

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Private 1.5-Hour Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

14.Private 1.5-Hour Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 4 hours (approx.)

Review of Boston’s private Freedom Trail tour with a costumed guide, flexible timing, 11 or 16 historic stops, pricing, tips, and practical details.

“Very detailed guide. He added an extra stop to Beacon Hill area. He knew his history of the Freedom Trail. Add Paul R stop to tour it was near where we ended.”

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Sedona Creekside of Cathedral Rock Hike With a Private Guide

15.Sedona Creekside of Cathedral Rock Hike With a Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $235

Review of Sedona’s private Creekside of Cathedral Rock hike, with Oak Creek views, gear, snacks, pickup, guide service, and practical tips.

“Our guide Jason, was extremely knowledgeable of the area. The adventure was very well planned and organized. If you’re looking for a private tour that hears the clients and caters to their needs, you must choose TrailLovers!”

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