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Where to Walk: the 15 Best One-Day Hikes Worldwide

35 hikes  ·  from $12 a head

The 15 best one-day hikes you can book today, with what each costs, how far it walks and how much of it is uphill. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa - Manarola begins the Cinque Terre story
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Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa

1.Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,486 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $66Our pick

Spend about 13 hours traveling from Florence to Cinque Terre by comfortable coach, with options for a guided hike, train transfers, boat views, or a combined Pisa visit. Guides such as Claudia, Chris, Joana, and Alessandro lead the day. Expect steep steps, free time in the villages, and a full but carefully managed schedule.

“We had an amazing day with Joann! She provided detailed information about each of the five villages along with favorites for each. Highly recommend booking this experience!”

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Florence: Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa - The morning ride from Florence to La Spezia
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Florence: Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa

2.Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,848 reviews · 12 - 13 hours · from $65

Join Walkabout Tours for a 12 to 13-hour trip from Florence to Cinque Terre. Visit all five villages with a guided hike, or choose three villages plus Pisa. Guides such as Ado, Chris, Joanne, and Claudia keep the busy train connections clear and the day moving.

“Gianluca and Gabriel were honestly the best tour guides that we have had in Italy. They are very knowledgeable, funny, upbeat, and just wonderful. I highly recommend this tour with them. They'll tell you all the good places to eat and best wines in Cinque Terre. Thanks guys for a great experience.”

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From Tirana: Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain Hiking Day Trip - Pickup from Tirana and the bumpy road north
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From Tirana: Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain Hiking Day Trip

3.Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,397 reviews · 6 hours · from $12Cheapest way up

Escape Tirana for Bovilla Lake and Gamti Mountain with a guide such as Altin, Artol, Ilmi, or Bris. Expect a bumpy rural road, a demanding 2 km uphill hike, a panoramic viewpoint, and free time at a mountain restaurant. The scenery is superb, but good shoes, water, and reasonable fitness are essential.

“Such a beautiful trip. The lake is beautiful. The guide Altin was amazing. Had a really good time. A must to do if visiting Tirana”

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From SF: Yosemite Day Trip with Giant Sequoias Hike & Pickup - Tunnel View gives you the grand opening
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From SF: Yosemite Day Trip with Giant Sequoias Hike & Pickup

4.Yosemite Day Trip with Giant Sequoias Hike & Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,331 reviews · 14 hours · from $239

Leave San Francisco around 5:30am for Yosemite with a small group of up to 14 people. Your English-speaking guide, such as Derek, Kurt, Steve, or Brian, leads you to Tunnel View, Bridalveil Falls, Yosemite Valley, El Capitan, and Tuolumne Grove. Expect a comfortable van, photo stops, free time, and a demanding one-mile sequoia hike when conditions allow.

“Derek was an excellent guide. Lovely experience in an amazing landscape.”

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From Seville: Caminito del Rey Hike Day Trip - The long coach ride from Seville
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From Seville: Caminito del Rey Hike Day Trip

5.Caminito del Rey Hike Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,240 reviews · 10 hours · from $117

You travel from Seville by air-conditioned coach to the Caminito del Rey, then walk restored cliffside paths above the Guadalhorce River with a local guide. Expect about 2.5 to 3 hours on foot, dramatic gorge views, a suspension bridge, and a stop in Osuna when included. Guides such as Sandro, Pedro, Merce, and Rachel have earned praise for clear, lively commentary.

“All was a fantastic day and will recommend this to everyone. Thanks Laura and Rachel. Mario & Winnie.”

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From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip - Sólheimajökull gives you the active hour
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From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

6.Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 915 reviews · 12 hours (approx.)

Spend about 12 hours exploring Iceland’s South Coast with a guide, including a 1.5-hour hike on Sólheimajökull. See Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Seljalandsfoss, and possibly Gljúfrabúi. Crampons, helmet, ice axe, Wi-Fi, pickup, and drop-off are included. Bring hiking boots, warm clothing, snacks, and water.

“Incredible experience and so glad I was with a small group for this one. The glacier hike is truly special and incredible and this experience was worth every penny. The guide makes sure that you have everything you need and that the experience is amazing. The best part of my Iceland trip!”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park with Kew Mae Pan Hike Day Trip - Reaching Thailand’s highest point
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park with Kew Mae Pan Hike Day Trip

7.Doi Inthanon Park with Kew Mae Pan Hike Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 841 reviews · 11 hours · from $62

Spend 11 hours exploring Doi Inthanon from Chiang Mai with an English-speaking guide such as Mo, James, Paul, or Yoong. The day includes Thailand’s highest point, the King and Queen pagodas, a 2.78-kilometer Kew Mae Pan hike, Hmong coffee culture, lunch, and Wachirathan Waterfall. The trail operates only from November through May.

“Amazing tour out to Doi Inthanon! Mo was the best guide we could have asked for - funny, engaging and very enthusiastic. All the stops were excellent, and we had just the right by amount of time at each. The hike had great views without being too challenging. Lunch was delicious, and the transport everywhere was comfortable and efficient. To top it off the price was extremely reasonable. Highly recommend!”

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Day Trip To Ouzoud Waterfalls (Guide Hike & Boat are options) - The early pickup and the long ride
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Day Trip To Ouzoud Waterfalls (Guide Hike & Boat are options)

8.Day Trip To Ouzoud Waterfalls (Guide Hike & Boat are options)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 787 reviews · from $18

Leave Marrakech for Ouzoud Waterfalls on a shared, roughly 10-hour trip with pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a professional driver. Expect a 2.5 to 3-hour drive each way, a steep walk near the falls, optional local guide service for €3, and a €2 boat ride. Guides may include Samir, Mustafa, Mohamed, Ali, or Hicham Momi.

“Came from London. Took a day trip to Ouzad. I had Mustafa as my tour guide. He was amazing, communicated very well, very accommodating. We were falling a lot and he made sure we felt safe and looked after us very well. He made our experience 1000x better and when I come back inshallah I definitely want him back! Very good at what he does !!!”

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Reykjavik: Thrihnukagigur Volcano Guided Hiking Day Trip - The ride from Reykjavík to the Blue Mountains
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Reykjavik: Thrihnukagigur Volcano Guided Hiking Day Trip

9.Thrihnukagigur Volcano Guided Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 564 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $414

Hike 45 to 50 minutes across the Bláfjöll lava field, then descend 120 meters into Thrihnukagigur’s colorful magma chamber by a secured lift. Guides explain Icelandic volcanic activity, and small groups of four to five people allow a calm visit inside. Finish with Icelandic soup and hot drinks.

“The only place on earth where this phenomenon exists. The walk to and from was not fun in the driving rain but the experience was worth it.”

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From South Tenerife: Mount Teide Hiking Day Trip & Cable Car - Teide National Park, volcanic scenery before the climb
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From South Tenerife: Mount Teide Hiking Day Trip & Cable Car

10.From South Tenerife: Mount Teide Hiking Day Trip & Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 482 reviews · from $169

Ride from south Tenerife to Mount Teide National Park in a small group of up to 10. With guide Steffi or another official mountain guide, take the cable car from 2,350 to 3,550 meters, then hike the final 170 meters to the crater. Permits, transport, insurance, and cable-car tickets are included.

“Visiting Mount Teide is a unique experience. Steffi is an excellent guide. Recommended!”

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From Heraklion: Samaria Gorge & Agia Roumeli Hiking Day Trip - The early pickup and the long road west
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From Heraklion: Samaria Gorge & Agia Roumeli Hiking Day Trip

11.Samaria Gorge & Agia Roumeli Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 422 reviews · 15.5 - 17.5 hours · from $58

This full-day trip takes you from Heraklion or nearby resorts to Omalos and down Samaria Gorge, usually in 4 to 5 hours. You finish at Agia Roumeli for lunch and a swim, then take a ferry to Chora Sfakion. Guides such as Maritsa and Maria provide trail instructions in several languages.

“Very nice day spent in Samaria Gorge. I was picked up at appointed time in my hotel in central Heraklion by van. Driver Zaharias was very nice and professional. He took me to the suburb of Heraklion where bus with other travellers and guide was waiting. Bus makes two stop for toilette, coffee or snacks (If you have not packed with you) and also one stop in the evening during return when it is possible to have pita for dinner. Our guide Maritza gave us very good and detailed instructions and advice to hike the Gorge. You hike individually but guide goes last and there are rangers along the route…”

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From Sapa: 1-Day Guided Trek to Lao Chai & Ta Van with Lunch - Starting in Sapa and heading toward Lao Chai
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From Sapa: 1-Day Guided Trek to Lao Chai & Ta Van with Lunch

12.1-Day Guided Trek to Lao Chai & Ta Van with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 416 reviews · 1 day · from $34

Walk about 12 kilometers from Sapa through Muong Hoa Valley, rice terraces, and Black Hmong and Zay villages. Your local guide leads you to Lao Chai for lunch, then Ta Van for a look at traditional incense making. Expect a small group, muddy sections after rain, and plenty of mountain scenery.

“We enjoyed trekking, an amazing landscape of Rice terraces and lovely local people in Sapa! Antoine was very helpful and knowledgeable, he was a great guide!! We strongly recommend this guided trek tour.”

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Sapa 1 Day Long Trek: Trek to Hau Thao and Sa Seng Villages - Hang Da brings you closer to mountain life
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Sapa 1 Day Long Trek: Trek to Hau Thao and Sa Seng Villages

13.Sapa 1 Day Long Trek: Trek to Hau Thao and Sa Seng Villages

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 344 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $24

Spend 7 to 10 hours hiking from Sa Seng through Hang Da and Hau Thao to Giang Ta Chai. A local English-speaking guide such as Mao, Su, Zozo, or Vang leads you past rice terraces, bamboo forest, farm animals, and Black Hmong villages, with lunch at a family-run restaurant and transport back to Sapa.

“Very nice hike I really recommend:) we did not see much because of foggy weather but it was very nice,good organization,lunch was nice. Our guide Mao was amazing;) and we met very interesting and lovely people in our hiking group”

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Ninh Binh: Cuc Phuong Jungle Hike & Wildlife Day Trip - The Endangered Primate Rescue Center gives the day its purpose
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Ninh Binh: Cuc Phuong Jungle Hike & Wildlife Day Trip

14.Ninh Binh: Cuc Phuong Jungle Hike & Wildlife Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 327 reviews · 9 hours · from $26

Spend nine hours with an English-speaking guide in Cuc Phuong National Park. Visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Center, walk through rainforest to the 1,000-year-old Cay Cho tree, explore a prehistoric cave, and eat a generous Vietnamese lunch. Guides such as Hoa and Viet bring decades of park experience.

“Day was exactly as described in the description. Family lunch was decent. Would recommend for others. Guide was very informative.”

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San Francisco: Day Trip to Yosemite with Giant Sequoias Hike - The early start and the long road east
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San Francisco: Day Trip to Yosemite with Giant Sequoias Hike

15.Day Trip to Yosemite with Giant Sequoias Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 290 reviews · 14 hours · from $209

Spend a full day traveling from San Francisco to Yosemite in a biofuel vehicle, with a strenuous 2.5-mile hike to Tuolumne Grove, Tunnel View, and free time in Yosemite Valley. Guides such as Jordan, Sharon, Hannah, and Phil have been praised for clear explanations and good humor. Bring water, sturdy shoes, and patience for the long ride.

“Great trip and Brendon was a great guide. The bus was a bit rough due to a lit of bumping”

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