Hiking Tours · NATURE WALKS
Short, flat and led by somebody who names things. These 15 walks suit an easy day, a mixed-ability group or a morning between the big ones, priced and timed honestly.
Join an English-speaking guide such as Patrick, Shaf, or Giovanni for a four-hour Oslo fjord walk across three islands in warmer months, or two in winter. Expect public ferries, abbey ruins, forest paths, cabin gardens, picnic views, and about 7 kilometers of walking.
“The activity was amazing, even in the rain, all down to our amazing guide Laura”
Join an English-speaking guide such as Giovanni, Patrick, or Christian for a 3.5-hour walk across Oslofjord islands. Ride public ferries, explore Hovedøya’s monastery ruins, stroll past cabin homes, and enjoy city views. Bring lunch from April to September and dress for changing weather.
“We had a great time! Our guide Giovanni was very knowledgeable and very enthusiastic! He even brought cookies to share along with hot water to make coffee or tea which was great since it was very cold! He made a connection with everyone in our group and you can tell he is passionate about his job. 5 stars! We loved the tour!”
Travel from Miami or Fort Lauderdale in a small sprinter-style vehicle, then walk through a tropical hardwood hammock, ride an airboat through alligator country, and visit a Miccosukee village. Guides such as Mitch, Lindsey, Ryan, and Armando bring strong wildlife and local knowledge.
“Great activities, and our guide was amazing! It’s a great way to discover the Everglades.”
Join an EcoTreasures guide for a 2.5-hour Manly outing with a 30-minute headland walk and about an hour in the water at Shelly Beach. Wetsuits and gear are included. Guides such as Sam, Christina, Damien, Jules, and Raf help beginners spot fish, blue gropers, cuttlefish, rays, and sharks.
“Great experience with memorable views of the underwater ecosystem! Truly enjoyed the quick nature walk before getting in the water. Overall fantastic time.”
Hike through Manoa Valley’s rain-fed forest to a 150-foot waterfall, then visit Puʻu ʻUalakaʻi State Park for sweeping views of Diamond Head and Waikiki. Guides such as Robert, Arlaine, and Hema add local plant knowledge, history, walking sticks, water, and practical trail help.
“The waterfall was beautiful and worth the hike up. Alittle steep and loose rocks and quite muddy. Out your said it came with. If spray however we did not get any and they are a lot of mosquitos. Didn’t see much benefit from the tour when you can do it on your own, other than transportation.”
Travel from Barcelona in a comfortable eight-seat van with guides such as Frank, Jordi, Juan, or Jesus. Visit Montserrat’s basilica, ride the steep Sant Joan Funicular, then walk mostly downhill through the natural park before returning to the monastery market and Barcelona.
“The tour was okay. Our group became two groups in one so the tour was a little larger than expected, but not overwhelming. The hike and the Monserrat area was breathtaking.”
Spend one hour riding a well-trained horse through Virginia Key Beach Park, then stop for photos and walk along the beach, sometimes entering the water. Guides speak English and Spanish, groups are limited to five, and no riding experience is needed.
“The tour was AMAZING! My boyfriend and I love to travel and do different things apart from people. This was definitely something different & super exciting. Our tour guide was super informative and patient with both riders and horse. The way he emphasized on checking up on the horse really shows to show respect to the horse. When the horse went into the clear blue water, my heart melted! It was beyond amazing. Overall, it made it to one of our favorite activities together. With no hesitation, BOOK IT! You will not regret it.”
Cruise Lake Wanaka aboard the white catamaran Dual Image, then follow your guide up Stevensons Island for sweeping views. The walk takes about 10 minutes and climbs 50 metres. Guides such as Cam, Toby, Rion, Tim, and Reon add local stories before tea, coffee, and biscuits on the return trip.
“Bring out on the water, especially on such a glorious day. But also nice for variety to do the little walk up the hill on the island. Cam was a very knowledgeable guide.”
Join Rishi for a 4 to 5 hour hike from central Edinburgh into the Pentland Hills. Expect a steep climb, wide views, Highland cows, sheep, birds, local stories, snacks, water, and an all-day bus ticket for the ride back.
“Rishi led an excellent tour of the Pentland Hills. We had a short bus ride to an easily accessible trail that was moderate hiking on good terrain. The hills were magnificent and we saw about a dozen Highland cows and two white wild horses. Rishi had a great wealth of knowledge to share about Edinburgh history, Scottish history in general, and geographical and geological history of the area, Rishi even pointed out numerous interesting facts about the flora and fauna of as we walked. Following the uphill we descended to a little reservoir and surrounding reforestation woods and then ended the hike by going through what I consider to be…”
Cruise 30 minutes across Lake Wanaka with a local guide, then walk to Mou Waho’s island lake and panoramic Southern Alps views. Guides such as Michael and Chris share local nature stories, while tea, snacks, and native tree planting add a thoughtful touch.
“The Mou Wahu Island Nature Walk was awesome! Our guide, Michael, welcomed us at the Wanaka Marina. He is friendly and answered our questions about places to visit around Lake Wanaka. We enjoyed the conversation on the relaxing boRead more”
Spend about 90 minutes at Freedom Elephant Reserve Phuket watching rescued elephants eat, wander, mud-bathe, and swim. Guides including One and Kim explain each elephant’s story and behavior. You can feed and gently touch them, but there are no rides, forced performances, or elephant bathing.
“Pick up from hotel was on time and took around 20min to destination. Meeting the Elephant's was amazing the guide provided lots of information about each elephant and also detailed of facts about the elephants and how the reserve operated. There was enough time given to watch the elephants feed, play, graze in their setting. You were able to get up close to the elephants and also feed them. It was a magical experience that I will never forget and would recommend visiting this sanctuary”
Meet your certified English-speaking guide, Javier, at Manuel Antonio National Park for a one to three-hour wildlife walk. His telescope and trained eye help you find sloths, monkeys, birds, and reptiles. The $25 tour excludes park admission, transportation, food, and drinks.
“We had an incredible time with Javier as our guide during our visit to Manual Antonio National Park. We had already pre booked our entrance to the park as we know it sells out, but wanted to make the most of our visit with the help of an expert. (Most guided tours don't include the park entrance ticket). We couldn't have asked for a more professional and friendly guide. He took the time to explain what we were observing, allowing us to take pictures. We were able to view an incredible amount of wildlife that we wouldn't have seen on our own. Thank you so much.”
From Te Anau, Fiordland Jet takes you by bus to the Waiau River for a 75-minute ride toward Lake Manapouri, with spins, trout spotting, local stories, and a 15-minute forest walk. Guides such as Alex, Jade, Sean, and John are known for mixing humor, safety, and solid knowledge of the area.
“The whole experience was fantastic. Enjoyed the humor and storytelling from the guide. He also made it a priority to engage with the small kids on our ride (not my kids) and Make it a great experience for them. We had a lot of fun doing the spins too.”
Ride with guides such as Nigel, Leroy, or Smalls through St. Kitts countryside, passing bamboo, mango, guava, and farm animals before a short walk to Sofa Stone. The three-hour outing includes pickup, riding instruction, equipment, refreshments, and wide views of Basseterre and the sea.
“Leroy (Leeroy? Sorry if misspelled!) was fantastic. Because of some small hiccups we were picked up a little later than expected from our hotel (not at all their fault). To make up for it while they found someone that could do our tour, Leroy offered to drive us around the island a bit and tell us about the history of the island and different interesting facts, as well as giving us plenty of recommendations for the best restaurants, beaches, attractions, etc. When we got to the stable, it was nice to just relax and chat about each others countries and our lives and nature while we waited. It made the…”
Cruise from Wanaka’s lakefront to Mou Waho Island with a local guide such as Jamie, Toby, Tim, or Reon. Walk 1 kilometer uphill to an island lake and lookout, learning about weka, geology, Maori and colonial history. The hike is optional, but the best views require the climb.
“Our guide was very informative and a great guy. The overall trip was excellent and well worth it. Beautiful views from the top of the mountain as I said, our guide perfect and explain lots of things.”
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