Three-Day Treks Worldwide: 15 to Book Next

1.Sapa 3 Days 2 Nights Trekking Tour (1 Night In Ta Van Village, 1 Night In Hotel)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 699 reviews · from $139Our pick

This three-day Sapa trek takes you from Hanoi to Cat Cat, Y Linh Ho, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai. You hike through rice terraces, stay one night in a Sapa hotel and one night in a Ta Van bungalow, and travel with an English-speaking local guide such as Su, Cat, May, or Dao. Expect steep, muddy paths, simple village life, and long bus rides.

“This was a delightful trip with a few little items to consider. The bus was a sleeper and was very comfortable. The driver spoke no English so when he made stops we had no idea that they were just for a bathroom break (2 each way). Our hotel provided us with a breakfast to go. It was a 6 hour journey. Once at Sapa a tour guide met us. She spoke excellent English. We proceeded to walk from Sapa down the mountain towards the valley. It was a crowded gauntlet of shops all the way down. The steps were endless! Bring really good walking shoes. Also a warm jacket. It…”

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2.3-Day Trekking Adventure of Sapa from Hanoi – Stay Ta Van Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 611 reviews · from $109Cheapest way up

Spend three days hiking from Y Linh Ho through the Muong Hoa Valley, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, and Lao Chai. You stay two nights in a village bungalow or stilt house, eat seven included meals, and travel between Hanoi and Sapa by air-conditioned bus. Guides such as Chang, Cat, Khu, Mu, Su, and May have led this route.

“May our tour guide was very friendly and had lots of knowledge on the areas we were in. She gave us lots of options on what we wanted to do and answered any questions we had. Thanks for a great trip May!”

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3.3-Day Mount Toubkal Climbing Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 597 reviews · 3 days · from $226

This three-day small-group trek takes you from Marrakech to Imlil, across Tizi Mzik and Aguelzim passes, past Tamsoult Waterfalls, and up Mount Toubkal at 4,167 metres. Guides such as Mustafa, Hassan, Kamal, and Youssef set a steady pace, while muleteers carry luggage and help prepare meals. Expect basic refuges, early starts, cold summit conditions, and a demanding final day.

“Started off very badly with the weather my group all decided to quit and return to marrakech after 3 hours I stayed on with Hassan who is the best guide in Morocco after 1 day of waiting for the weather to change in imlil my 3 day tour turned into a 2 day tour Hassan did everything to make the day in imlil as comfortable as possible for me and the next day we headed for the toubkal refuge by far the most physically challenging thing I've ever done in my life the scenery was absolutely breathtaking by far 1 of the best experiences of my life and I highly…”

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4.3-Day Ethical Orangutan Jungle Trek | Bukit Lawang, Sumatra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 401 reviews · from $205

Set out from Bukit Lawang with an English-speaking ITGA-HPI certified guide, such as Kiran, for three days in Gunung Leuser National Park. Look for orangutans and monkeys, sleep two nights at basic jungle camps, eat included meals, and return by river tubing. You need strong physical fitness.

“Our small group had a wonderful experience in the jungle. Kiran our guide was great in spotting the Oran Utans and other Monkeys even when day were hiding due to the rain.”

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5.Sapa 3 Day 2 Night Trekking With Hotel & Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 389 reviews · from $125

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by VIP cabin bus, walk through Cat Cat, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, and Su Pan, and sleep one night in a Sapa hotel and one night in a private Ta Van homestay room. A local English-speaking guide, seven meals, entrance fees, and return transport are included.

“This tour was incredible. The hiking was great for people who like to hike, it was about 6 miles the first day and 4 miles the second day. It was slippery at times but overall amazing views and a fun trek. We stayed in a cute one room cabin at Read more”

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6.Monkey Business 3 days – 2 nights Jungle trekking (including rafting)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 294 reviews · from $205

You’ll trek into Gunung Leuser National Park from Bukit Lawang with a private guide, sleep two nights in a basic jungle camp, look for orangutans and other wildlife, swim in the river, and raft back toward town. Guides such as Nang Nang, Kian, Dedi, and Bimbo are praised for their humor, care, and forest knowledge.

“What a great time. Not even an hour into the hike and we were up close and personal with a huge orangutan! The best part had to be our knowledgeable and hilarious guide Nang Nang. He made the experience unforgettable. Thanks so much to Nang Nang.”

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7.3 Days Small Group Trekking And Motorbike Combine + Private room

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $395

Ride as a passenger with a licensed driver through Quan Ba, Yen Minh, Dong Van, and Ma Pi Leng, then walk mountain trails to Nam Dam, Lung Tam, Thien Huong, and the China border. Guides such as Ben and Chucky are known for careful riding and local stories. The group is capped at eight, with meals, fuel, water, tickets, and pickup included.

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8.Poon hill Trek 3 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · from $230

You’ll spend three days hiking from Pokhara toward Poon Hill with a local guide and a group of no more than 12. Expect steep stone steps to Ulleri, rhododendron country, village guesthouses, and a sunrise view of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and more. Guide Sabin has been praised for matching hikers’ pace, though guide assignment can vary.

“The hike itself was stunning, with the summit being beautiful at sunrise. The guide and porter have been looking after us kindly, asked if I was okay and were amazingly helpful especially I went at a set pace and stopped for a few breaks. I recommend this hike if you are after a short duration hike as it was great and challenging experience to do.”

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9.3 Days gorilla trekking Safari tour in Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · from $2,600

This private 3-day Uganda safari pairs a full gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with a Batwa community visit and canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi. A private English-speaking guide, 4x4 transport, accommodation, meals, drinking water, and the gorilla permit are included. Guides named in guest feedback include Hudson, Joyous, Benjamin, Richard, and Adams.

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10.Salkantay Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $680

This fast, demanding route takes you from Cusco over the 4,630-meter Salkantay Pass to Machu Picchu in three days. You get meals, a guide, safety gear, a horse-carried duffel, one night at Mountain Sky View, and one hotel night in Aguas Calientes. Guides such as Marco, Guido, and Cesar Quispe have helped hikers manage the toughest sections.

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11.Rinjani Trekking 3D2N Summit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · from $243

Trek Mount Rinjani with a local guide and porters on a demanding four-day route from Sembalun to Senaru. You’ll camp at both crater rims, climb to the summit, visit Segara Anak Lake and waterfalls, and receive meals, gear, park fees, and Lombok transfers. Guide Radu is specifically praised for attentive care.

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12.3-Day Ghorephani and Poon Hill Private Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 3 days · from $126

Travel privately from Pokhara to Ulleri, Ghorepani, and Poon Hill with a local guide such as Santosh, Laxman, Jeet, or Chandra. Expect steep stone steps, family-run tea houses, rhododendron forests, Gurung villages, and a pre-dawn climb to a 3,210-meter viewpoint. The $126 price includes transport, permits, guide, porter costs, gear, and lodging, with meals included on selected options.

“We had the most incredible three days trekking to Poon Hill with Santosh our guide. He was extremely knowledgeable, funny and kind, and he always made sure we were happy and safe. We saw incredible views on each of the days but the most memorable day was the sunrise hike to the top of Poon Hill where we had perfect views of the Annapurna mountain range! Santosh made sure to book us in for the best food places where we had the most delicious Dhal Bhat we have had on our whole trip to Nepal and booked us into amazing guest houses where we had lovely rooms each night and…”

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13.3-Day Tour to Uganda – Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $1,110

Travel from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in a private 4WD, spend up to an hour with mountain gorillas, then rest beside Lake Bunyonyi. The three-day trip includes meals, accommodation, airport pickup, Kayabwe Equator stops, and a skilled driver, but the $700 gorilla permit is extra.

“Amazing experience. You have a lot of time with the Gorillas and it honestly is something special. Lake bunyoni afterwards was a nice change of pace coming from Kampala. Everything was well arranged and the driver was very skilled.”

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14.3 Day Gorilla Trek at Bwindi National Park via Kigali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $1,940

Start in Kigali and cross into Uganda for a mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bamboo Ecotours handles permits, transport, meals, accommodation, and guiding. Guides such as Fred, Herbert, Jackson, John, and Godfrey have led past trips. Golden monkey trekking at Mgahinga is an optional extra.

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15.Atlas Valleys & Mount Toubkal Private 3 Days Trek From Marrakech

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $255

Leave Marrakech for Imlil and spend three days hiking through Atlas villages to Mount Toubkal, North Africa’s highest peak at 4,167 meters. A private English-speaking guide leads the route, while a mule carries your bags. The package includes transport, two nights, six meals, tea, and summit-day support.

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