The 5 Best Food Hikes

1.From Helsinki: Nuuksio National Park Hiking Tour with Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 379 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $110Our pick

Join David of Backpacker Helsinki Tour for a four-and-a-half-hour small-group outing from central Helsinki to Nuuksio National Park. Walk forest trails, learn about local plants and animals, enjoy seasonal drinks and biscuits, and finish with homemade mushroom soup at a Finnish fire camp.

“This an absolute must do! David was a brilliant guide - super informative, punctual and the included food / drink were homemade and delicious! Thank You David”

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2.Cruz del Carmen: Hiking in Anaga with Local Food Products

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 198 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $65Best value

Meet at Cruz del Carmen for a 3.5-hour guided hike through Anaga’s laurel forest and toward Taborno’s volcanic dome. Guides such as Cao and Aaron explain local plants, island history, and traditional uses before a tasting of Canarian food. Expect steep sections, mountain views, and possible drizzle.

“Aaron was our guide and he was terrific. He has great knowledge of the area and showed us things we wouldn’t have known about. He quickly changed between Spanish and English since we had a mixed group. He also pointed out lots of plants in the wild that are daily used in cooking. We had a great tasting over lunch in a local restaurant as well. We would recommend Aaron and the Anaga hike! The return is uphill but Aaron set a relaxed pace that allowed our group to complete the hike with ease.”

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3.From Syracuse: Mount Etna Guided Morning Hike & Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 173 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $105

Travel from Syracuse to Mount Etna in a small group of up to eight. Hike around the Silvestri Craters at 2,000 meters, enter a lava cave with helmets and lights, then taste Sicilian food, wine, oils, cheeses, and liqueurs at a traditional farm. Guides such as Federico, Lorenzo, and Simone bring Etna to life.

“Federico was an excellent guide, his driving has to be complemented on as, despite the appalling condition of some of the roads, the journey felt safe and secure. On Etna he was able to explain and describe the formation and changes over time. We were never rushed and always felt that we were in safe hands. Returning to Siracusa via a stop to sample local produce meant that we got back to our pickup point relaxed. Highly recommended.”

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4.Hike to Monkey Mountain (Transport + Fresh coconut + Food)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $101Top rated

Join Jair for a moderate 8-kilometer hike from Higuera Blanca to Monkey Mountain. Learn about local plants, wildlife, culture, and geography, then enjoy a fresh coconut and Mexican food before private transport returns you to Sayulita.

“Hard climb due to the humidity. The guide had a lot of interesting information about the area. Great guy”

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5.Hike Lake Castle and Good Food!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $130

Spend about seven hours with Paolo exploring Monte Antuni, Castel di Tora, and Lake Turano. Expect easy to moderate walking, mountain views, a possible waterfall stop, and a generous Italian lunch with handmade pasta, local cheese, salami, bruschetta, wine, dessert, and coffee.

“Our guide was full of knowledge, and sooo welcoming. He went ABOVE and BEYOND from our first contact until we left at the end of the day. It was the best tour of our trip. We left feeling like part of the family. I am a travel agent and will be sending all my clients his way. We were blessed to have met him and had the perfect day.”

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