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Where to Walk: the 15 Best Park Hiking Tours Worldwide

55 park days  ·  from $22 a head

Guided walking is how you get past the viewpoint car parks. These 15 treks are compared on distance, ascent and how much of the day is on your feet, with the altitude flagged wherever it matters.

San Francisco: Yosemite National Park & Giant Sequoias Hike - The pre-dawn departure from San Francisco
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San Francisco: Yosemite National Park & Giant Sequoias Hike

1.Yosemite National Park & Giant Sequoias Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,777 reviews · 15 hours · from $219Our pick

Leave San Francisco before sunrise for Yosemite with guides such as Sharon, Andy, Glenda, Brian, and Keith. Spend about five hours in the park, including two hours of free time in Yosemite Valley, then walk 1.6 miles among Giant Sequoias when conditions allow. Transport, park entry for U.S. residents, and audio guides are included.

“David was absolutely amazing, super friendly and funny. He made Really good explanations about history and lost of interesting data. I had an amazing time and recommend it 100%”

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Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Easy Hike - Meeting at Troll Expeditions in Hof
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Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Easy Hike

2.Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Easy Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,370 reviews · from $132

Meet Troll Expeditions in Hof for a three-hour guided hike on Falljökull, an outlet of Vatnajökull. After a bus ride, safety briefing, and gear fitting, you spend about 60 to 90 minutes on the ice with an English-speaking guide, seeing crevasses, moulins, and blue ice. Hiking boots can be rented on site.

“Unforgettable experience, climbing on ice. Our guide was very experienced and helped us a lot”

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Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Advanced Hike - Meeting at Tröll Expeditions Skaftafell
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Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Advanced Hike

3.Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Advanced Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,083 reviews · 5 hours · from $167

Spend five hours exploring Falljökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull, with a certified English-speaking guide. After a short bus ride and safety briefing, use crampons, a helmet, harness, and ice axe to reach crevasses, moulins, ice tunnels, and high viewpoints. The hike is physical but suitable for fit beginners aged 12 and up.

“Jay was a fun and very knowledgeable guide! He made sure we were always safe and gave us time for exploration! We enjoyed our first experience on a glacier and highly recommend this company! The views were amazing and one of the highlights of our trip!”

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Everglades National Park Biologist Led Adventure: Cruise, Hike + Airboat - The River of Grass airboat ride
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Everglades National Park Biologist Led Adventure: Cruise, Hike + Airboat

4.Everglades National Park Biologist Led Adventure: Cruise, Hike + Airboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 685 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes to 10 hours (approx.) · from $295Top rated

Spend 9.5 to 10 hours exploring the Everglades with a small group and a master naturalist. Ride an airboat into the River of Grass, walk in Big Cypress, cruise the Ten Thousand Islands, visit a Miccosukee tree island village, and enjoy local lunch. Guides such as Ryan, Addie, Lindsay, and Stacey are known for sharp wildlife spotting and clear explanations.

“The experience took place in January. Unfortunately the water levels were low preventing the boating portions of the outing to go to a number of areas in the ten thousand island area and also we couldn’t go into the sawgrass on an airboat. This was completely out of the control of the operators but was personally disappointing because I really wanted to ride through the sawgrass. Nevertheless, the experience was very enjoyable overall despite frigid weather conditions (yes, mid-30’s in the Everglades). The tour guide, Ryan, was very knowledgeable, had interesting facts to share and had a good pace to the outing.”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Dok Siew Trek - The mountain road and the first café stop
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Dok Siew Trek

5.Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Dok Siew Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 527 reviews · 1 day · from $39

Spend a full day in Doi Inthanon National Park with an English-speaking guide, a local trail guide, and a gentle but step-heavy walk on Pha Dok Siew Nature Trail. You’ll see the Twin Pagodas, Wachirathan Waterfall, rice terraces, a Karen village, and locally grown coffee. Guides such as Bobo, Matthew, Mint, and Chai are known for keeping the day lively and well organized.

“we thoroughly enjoyed the trip. exploring this part of Thailand was unique. the natural beauty was stunning!”

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Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic - Five hours, with hiking at its core
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Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic

6.Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 516 reviews · 5 hours · from $41

Meet your English or French-speaking guide at Luminy for a five-hour Calanques hike. Routes vary with weather and season, reaching Saint Jean de Dieu, Sugiton, Morgiou, or Sormiou. Guides such as Adrien, Jade, Geoffroy, and Sebastian add local stories, plant knowledge, snacks, and a picnic before free time for swimming.

“Stunning. Our guide, Jade, was amazing. Very kind and patient, provided a more than expected lunch - very informative and experienced. Highly recommend, and thank you Jade!!”

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From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike - Meeting at Luminy and getting to the trail
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From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike

7.From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 489 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $41

Leave Marseille by bus for a guided hike through pine woods, rosemary, and limestone cliffs in Calanques National Park. You’ll walk about 7.51 km, stop for a picnic and swim, and may swim 700 meters round trip to the Blue Grotto. Guides including Geoffroy, Alex, Yana, Freddy, and Sébastien lead in English or French.

“Fabulous-Sébastien was an amazing guide. And his recommendations to visit Malmousque was fantastic. We had a great day”

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From Porto: Hike & Swim in Gerês National Park - Leaving Porto from Rua Mouzinho da Silveira
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From Porto: Hike & Swim in Gerês National Park

8.Hike & Swim in Gerês National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 452 reviews · 9h 30m · from $88

Leave Porto by van for a guided 10 km hike in Gerês National Park. Walk 5 km to seven natural pools, then enjoy 1.5 to 2 hours for swimming and a picnic before returning. Guides such as Miguel, André, Rui, and Angelo have earned strong praise for their humor, care, and local insight.

“Destination is excellent, views are breathtaking, water in the pools is nice and refreshing. Hike was not as challenging as we thought but you do need a good mobility for it. Our guide Eduardo was telling us many things about Portugal and Porto- enjoyed it very much. Thank you for a nice day.”

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From Kuala Lumpur: Taman Negara National Park Trek Day Tour - The four-hour road to Kuala Tahan
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From Kuala Lumpur: Taman Negara National Park Trek Day Tour

9.From Kuala Lumpur: Taman Negara National Park Trek Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 395 reviews · 15 hours · from $177

Spend 15 hours traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Taman Negara for a guided Teresek Hill trek, local lunch, Tembeling River rapid shooting, and a visit to a Bateq Orang Asli village. Guides such as Mushroom and Kopi are known for explaining jungle plants, wildlife, and local culture. Expect heat, stairs, rain, and a very wet boat ride.

“Great day but wouldn't reccomend for anyone who is unfit. Over 2kms of steps up to lookout in the jungle. I was looking forward to the treetop walk listed as one of the highlights on the tour but disappointed when I found it was closed and has been since Nov last year. Apart from that the tour was really good. Loved the boat ride & lunch very tasty”

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From Helsinki: Nuuksio National Park Hiking Tour with Food - Walking the trails of Nuuksio National Park
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From Helsinki: Nuuksio National Park Hiking Tour with Food

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

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

Join David from Backpacker Helsinki Tour for a 4.5-hour trip from central Helsinki to Nuuksio National Park. Walk forest trails, spot berries, mushrooms, trees, and animal tracks, then enjoy seasonal glögi or berry juice, biscuits, and homemade mushroom soup at a Finnish fire camp. The group is limited to eight.

“Brilliant day out. David was an enthusiastic guide with great knowledge. We were lucky to pick a glorious winter's day for our hike with the trees heavy with snow. Beautiful! The food provided was also tasty and interesting. Would most definitely recommend.”

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Half Day Hiking to Cat Ba National Park with a Guide - The climb to Ngu Lam Peak
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Half Day Hiking to Cat Ba National Park with a Guide

11.Half Day Hiking to Cat Ba National Park with a Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 312 reviews · 4 hours · from $22Best value

Spend four hours exploring Cat Ba with a local guide such as Tri or Chi. Walk through Trung Trang Cave, optionally visit Hospital Cave, hike 45 minutes to Ngu Lam Peak at 220 meters, and finish at Chua Linh Quang pagoda. Hotel pickup, transport, park tickets, and water are included.

“My family of 4 (kids 11 and 14) really enjoyed the day. The hike was definitely challenging, but it was a slow pace and worth the sweat. Good walking shoes are recommended, but we saw a few people in slides and they did just fine. The caves were also amazing and must-sees on Cat Ba!”

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From Montreal: Mont-Tremblant National Park Hiking Day Trip - Meeting at Metro Radisson at 8:00 AM
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From Montreal: Mont-Tremblant National Park Hiking Day Trip

12.From Montreal: Mont-Tremblant National Park Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 243 reviews · 1 day · from $72

Meet your bilingual Bonjour Nature guide at Metro Radisson at 8:00 AM for a full day in Mont-Tremblant National Park. Choose forest trails, river walks, waterfalls, or higher viewpoints, then return to Montreal by 6:00 PM. Guides such as Sylvie, Jean-François, and Luc are praised for clear advice and friendly help, but the hiking itself is unguided.

“A real magnificent and unforgettable adventure experience I had. I strongly recommend going on this trip during the autumn season when you’ll see the colourful leaves of the forest as a natural work of art.”

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Full day hikes, Cycles, Kayaks & swims in Cat Ba National park - Three hours through Cat Ba’s tropical forest
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Full day hikes, Cycles, Kayaks & swims in Cat Ba National park

13.Full day hikes, Cycles, Kayaks & swims in Cat Ba National park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 241 reviews · from $39

Spend about nine hours hiking through Cat Ba National Park, stopping at Frog Pond before reaching Viet Hai Village for lunch and a 5-kilometer bike ride. A boat then carries you through Lan Ha Bay to a floating house, where you kayak to a wild beach for swimming. Guides such as Phu and Anh are known for friendly, helpful leadership.

“Phu was the best guide ever and we had an adventurous and really funny day together with the group! Best activity for cat ba.”

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Morning hike in Abisko National Park - The guides make the short walk worthwhile
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Morning hike in Abisko National Park

14.Morning hike in Abisko National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 239 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $91

Walk through Abisko National Park for 1.5 to 2 hours with a Lights Over Lapland guide such as Fabian, Anne, Felix, or Miguel. Expect an easy pace, snowy paths, animal tracks, mountain views, and possible reindeer or moose sightings. Pickup from Abisko and Björkliden is included, while warm overalls and boots cost extra.

“It was awesome experience and guide was really very helpful during the walk path … Being first time snow hiking for me I enjoyed a lot … guide explained everything very well and I made it successfully”

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Doi inthanon National Park + 2Hour Fantastic Trekking with Lunch - The summit area and two royal pagodas
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Doi inthanon National Park + 2Hour Fantastic Trekking with Lunch

15.Doi inthanon National Park + 2Hour Fantastic Trekking with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 233 reviews · from $50

Spend about 11 hours exploring Doi Inthanon from Chiang Mai with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, lunch, and a two-hour seasonal trek. Walk Pha Dok Seaw from May to October or Kew Mae Pan from November to April, then visit the royal pagodas, a Karen coffee village, Hmong market, and Wachirathan Falls.

“Completed this trek, just a couple of days back. It was really worth it!! The jungle walk and the hike to the top of the mountain was very beautiful. The trek was not at all difficult, just a few elevation for very shorter period. A person with average fitness can also complete this trek and tour. Go for it, without any second thoughts!!”

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Doi Inthanon National Park with Nature Trail Trekking 1-Day Tour - Wachirathan Falls: a strong first stop
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Doi Inthanon National Park with Nature Trail Trekking 1-Day Tour

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