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Top 15 Hiking Day Trips

383 tours  ·  from $10 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 hiking day trips justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get your boots by the door.

Lower Antelope Canyon Hiking Tour - Five Flights Down Into Lower Antelope Canyon
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Lower Antelope Canyon Hiking Tour

1.Lower Antelope Canyon Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,216 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $94Our pick

Walk a 1.1-mile loop through Lower Antelope Canyon with a Navajo guide. You’ll descend five flights of stairs, climb eight railed ladders, and hear about Navajo culture, geology, and botany. Guides such as Eli, Archie, and Aaron are praised for music, stories, and photo help.

“Great experience and wonderful time at the amazing Lower Antelope Canyon. Our guide Aaron Yazzie was super knowledgeable and patient with us, even gave us a short science lesson on how the canyons were formed by demonstrating it real time with sand and water. Oh and not forgetting the flute playing in the canyon, such beautiful music only enhanced by the caverns in the canyon. A+++++”

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

2.Mount Etna: Summit Guided Hiking Tour up to 3,400 m

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

Choose a moderate trek to 3,000 meters or a tougher summit route to about 3,400 meters. A volcanic guide such as Eduardo or Giuseppe leads you across lava flows, volcanic sand, and crater rims, with cable car access and optional pickup from Catania.

“The trip was wonderfull, the guide Eduardo fantastic. We have spend an active and super good time. Eduardo was very helpful all Time. It was very informative trip. We very recomend to take a guide, You will have very good Time and get a lot of knowlegde about volcano Etna.”

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From Tirana: Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain Hiking Tour - Bovilla Canyon and the first photo stop
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From Tirana: Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain Hiking Tour

3.Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain Hiking Tour

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

Escape Tirana for a six-hour trip to Bovilla Lake and Gamti Mountain. You’ll ride through rural Albania, hike about 40 minutes to a dramatic viewpoint, and stop by the river. Guides such as Desi, Irvi, Landi, and Daniel are praised for keeping groups safe, informed, and cheerful.

“It was amazing! Irvi was amazing and very friendly, we had an amazing time and would so recommend it to others. Beautiful view when up the mountain! Thank you irvi for making our trip amazing.”

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Oslo Nature Walks: Island Hopping Tour - Hovedøya: abbey ruins and the first taste of the fjord
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Oslo Nature Walks: Island Hopping Tour

4.Oslo Nature Walks: Island Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,713 reviews · 4 hours · from $69

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”

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Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide - Park Street Church and Boston Common
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Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

5.Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,531 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Follow a 1.2-mile stretch of Boston’s Freedom Trail with a costumed guide playing figures such as Ben, Katherine, or John Hancock. Hear stories of the Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, Paul Revere, and Samuel Adams while walking from Boston Common toward Faneuil Hall and the North End.

“Our tour overall was a great experience. Our tour guide Elaina (mother goose) was all dressed up, and very knowledgeable! We tipped her well!”

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Small Group: Valley of Fire Half Day Tour from Las Vegas - Beehive Rock and the story written into sandstone
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Small Group: Valley of Fire Half Day Tour from Las Vegas

6.Small Group: Valley of Fire Half Day Tour from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,130 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $84

Travel from the Strip to Valley of Fire State Park with a driver-guide such as Charles, Edward, Ray, or Jessie A. Visit Beehive Rock, Atlatl Rock, Rainbow Vista, Elephant Rock, and more, with short hikes, lunch, snacks, water, and park entry included.

“Great day trip to get away from the lights and action. Beautiful place a must do! Highly recommend!!”

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

7.Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,108 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $73

Ride from Portland in an air-conditioned minivan to Multnomah Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Latourell Falls, and Gorge viewpoints. Guides such as Ana, James, Edwin, and Carrie add local history, nature notes, snacks, and practical Portland tips. Expect several short walks, changing stops, and at least three waterfalls.

“Stunning views, great guide. Carrie was so sweet and can hold a conversation well. I don’t typically leave reviews but this adventure definitely deserves one. Super worth it!”

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Fushimi Inari Hidden Hiking Tour (Private Option Available) - From Tofukuji to the forest trail
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Fushimi Inari Hidden Hiking Tour (Private Option Available)

8.Fushimi Inari Hidden Hiking Tour (Private Option Available)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,750 reviews · from $63

Follow a certified MagicalTrip guide from Tofukuji through forest paths, bamboo, and small shrines to Fushimi Inari-Taisha. Expect about 7 kilometers of uphill walking, slippery ground, steps, and fewer people before reaching the famous torii gates. Guides such as Naru, Hina, Yuko, and Josh also take tour photos.

“This was a great way to see Fushimi Inari! We were there on a super busy day at peak foliage season and National Holiday weekend, and we still felt like we had many of the areas on the upper part of the mountain to ourselves. Shin is a Read more”

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Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike - A practical start at the Hof base
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Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike

9.Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,746 reviews · 4 hours · from $165

This four-hour Skaftafell adventure takes you onto Falljökull Glacier and into a naturally formed blue ice cave. Meet guides such as Maria, Elena, or Camino at Troll Expeditions in Hof, collect your gear, and expect a scenic walk, crevasses, ice ridges, glacier lessons, and time for photos.

“Stunning views and ability to see the impact of global warming on nature”

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Peniche: Berlengas Island Trip, Hiking and Cave Tour - Finding the meeting point in Peniche
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Peniche: Berlengas Island Trip, Hiking and Cave Tour

10.Peniche: Berlengas Island Trip, Hiking and Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,473 reviews · 4 hours · from $46

Travel from Peniche to Berlengas by catamaran or smaller boat, then join a guided island hike and glass-bottom cave cruise. You’ll see the São João Baptista Fort, lighthouse, cliffs, and clear water. Guides speak Portuguese, English, and Spanish, with Pedro and Paulo among the praised local guides.

“The catamaran trip was a bit rough, but it’s so high speed it went quickly. The hiking, the little boat through the caves was great. Pay the 1€ to go in the fort. Go up to the roof and marvel at the view. Walk Accross the bridge from the fort. Wear good shoes!!! So beautiful!!!”

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The Volcano Heart Tour: Hiking, Tasting and Sunset Experience - Bandama gives you the first volcanic view
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The Volcano Heart Tour: Hiking, Tasting and Sunset Experience

11.The Volcano Heart Tour: Hiking, Tasting and Sunset Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,120 reviews · 7 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend a full day exploring Gran Canaria’s volcanic interior with guides such as Víctor, Daylos, Celeste, and Angélica. Visit Bandama, Cruz de Tejeda, and Roque Nublo, enjoy a Canarian-French lunch, and finish with sunset and honey rum at Pico de Las Nieves.

“I had the best day. Met some lovely people from all over Europe on the tour. The food was lovely. The staff was lovely. Lots of fascinating information about the island.”

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Freedom Trail Walking Tour 250 - King’s Chapel and Boston’s early religious life
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Freedom Trail Walking Tour 250

12.Freedom Trail Walking Tour 250

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,118 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Walk about 1.2 miles through historic Boston in 1 hour 45 minutes with an English-speaking guide in period costume. Expect stories at Granary Burying Ground, King’s Chapel, the Boston Massacre site, Faneuil Hall, and more. Guides such as Ben, Elizabeth, and Elaina use humor and theatrical storytelling.

“Our tour guide provided a good history lesson with interesting information. We enjoyed the tour with our family.”

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Reykjavík: Volcano Eruption Site and Reykjanes Hiking Tour - Kleifarvatn begins the Reykjanes story
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Reykjavík: Volcano Eruption Site and Reykjanes Hiking Tour

13.Reykjavík: Volcano Eruption Site and Reykjanes Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,066 reviews · 9 hours · from $126

Spend nine hours exploring Reykjanes with a BusTravel Iceland guide. The main event is a demanding hike toward recent eruption sites near Fagradalsfjall and Meradalir, followed by Gunnuhver, Reykjanes Lighthouse, Kleifarvatn, and the Bridge Between Continents.

“Fascinating tour around Iceland's most recently erupted volcano, lava fields and the Reykjanes peninsula geothermal area. Our guide, Elias, was friendly, knowledgeable and clearly passionate. He did a great job of explaining the complex geology but also putting it in context of the people living near these areas in Iceland and how they live and are affected by the "dragon" beneath their feet. The bus was comfortable with plenty of rest stops and the day flew in! Great value for money for what you get to experience.”

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Griffith Observatory Hike: Guided Tour through Griffith Park - Meeting at the Greek Theatre
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Griffith Observatory Hike: Guided Tour through Griffith Park

14.Griffith Observatory Hike: Guided Tour through Griffith Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,020 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Walk 3.5 miles through Griffith Park with a local guide such as Michael, Josh, Chris, or Sarah. Expect uphill sections, Hollywood stories, broad LA views, Hollywood Sign photo stops, and included access to Griffith Observatory. Choose a 10 a.m. or sunset departure.

“Had a really good morning hiking with Emily. Interesting to see LA from a different perspective although it was really cloudy and probably didn't see the best of the views. Legs definitely get a work out and you'll need plenty of water if it's hot”

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Hike El Yunque Rainforest and Kayak Bio Bay Combo Tour - Lunch is a pause, not a culinary highlight
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Hike El Yunque Rainforest and Kayak Bio Bay Combo Tour

15.Hike El Yunque Rainforest and Kayak Bio Bay Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,010 reviews · from $172

Spend a full day hiking El Yunque with guides such as Jason, Adriana, or George, then paddle a two-person kayak through mangroves to Laguna Grande. Expect wet shoes, muddy rocks, rope swings, natural slides, a late lunch, and bioluminescence that can vary with weather and moonlight.

“El Yunque was an incredible experience! The bioluminescent bay was cool, but honestly could’ve been skipped. An overview of the day: Jason was very punctual with the pickups. He kept an energetic, friendly, and helpful attitude the whRead more”

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