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Forest & Jungle Hikes: 15 to Book Next

37 hikes  ·  from $26 a head

Cloud forest, rainforest and the paths between rice terraces. The 15 here are compared on humidity, leeches, how much of the route is boardwalk and what the wildlife odds honestly are.

Small Group Waterfall and Rainforest Hiking Adventure on Maui - Riding the Hana Highway from Kahului
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Small Group Waterfall and Rainforest Hiking Adventure on Maui

1.Small Group Waterfall and Rainforest Hiking Adventure on Maui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,417 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $187Our pick

Meet at Kahului Park & Ride at 9:30 a.m. for a small-group trip along the Hana Highway, then hike through East Maui rainforest with a local naturalist. Expect muddy trails, stream crossings, waterfall pools, optional rock jumps, tropical fruit tastings, snacks, and lunch. Guides such as Des, Michael, Joel, and Abby bring local stories and plant knowledge.

“My favorite part was definitely seeing the waterfalls. I did expect to see more wildlife… definitely more birds. But our guide couldn’t have done a better job. She made it fun and informative!”

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Hike El Yunque Rainforest and Kayak Bio Bay Combo Tour - What the El Yunque route feels like in practice
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Hike El Yunque Rainforest and Kayak Bio Bay Combo Tour

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

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

Spend about 12 hours combining a muddy, water-filled El Yunque hike with a nighttime kayak through mangroves to Laguna Grande. Guides such as Jason, Adriana, George, and Chris lead the rainforest portion, while a separate kayak crew handles the bay. Expect wet shoes, late lunch, darkness, and a long but memorable day.

“Wonderful experience hiking the rainforest and kayaking through mangroves! It was a very long day almost 13 hours, with easy hotel pick up at 9:15am and drop off 10pm. The hiking part was almost 3-4 hrs long then they took us to a restaurant for lunch. From restaurant we got picked up by different guide around 5pm and he took us to the lagoon for bio bay. Jason, our tour guide for rainforest, was great! He made sure that we were safe and was very considerate of different strength levels of the group members. Natural waterslide was the best part! Biotour was a great experience. Almost 3 miles of kayaking…”

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Chiang Mai: 2-Day Jungle Trek with Elephant Farm & Raft Ride - From Chiang Mai’s old town to the Mae Wang River
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Chiang Mai: 2-Day Jungle Trek with Elephant Farm & Raft Ride

3.2-Day Jungle Trek with Elephant Farm & Raft Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 881 reviews · 2 days · from $97

Spend two active days hiking from rice fields into bamboo forest, sleeping in a Karen hill village, and visiting a jungle elephant sanctuary. Guides such as Witoon, Sammy, Moon, and Po are known for adding local insight, humor, and practical care. Expect uphill walking, simple lodging, generous local food, waterfalls, and a calm bamboo raft ride.

“Every part of this trip was fun, from the hiking, swimming at waterfalls, staying the night at the campground, visiting the elephants, and th the river rafting. Great guide, great food. great value.”

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From Khao Lak: Khao Sok Jungle Hike & River Tour - The rainforest hike: more than an easy walk
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From Khao Lak: Khao Sok Jungle Hike & River Tour

4.From Khao Lak: Khao Sok Jungle Hike & River Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 688 reviews · 8h 30m · from $95

Spend about 8.5 hours exploring Khao Sok from Khao Lak with an English-speaking guide such as Ron, Mong, or Gay. Walk a rainforest trail, cool off in a stream, eat a generous Thai lunch, ride a guided bamboo raft down the Sok River, and stop for bamboo-brewed coffee and a panoramic viewpoint.

“Great guide with good knowledge to inform our hike through Khao Sok jungle - we saw snakes, tarantulas, a scorpion, chameleons, spectacled langurs, long-tailed and pig-tailed macaques and many beautiful birds and butterflies. The transportation was comfortable and the restaurant provided plenty of tasty food. We then closed out the tour with somebeautiful scenery to enjoy whilst river rafting down the river. Overall, well worth booking this tour!”

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Guided forest hike to Seattle waterfalls incl. Snoqualmie Falls - Olallie State Park and the Twin Falls trail
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Guided forest hike to Seattle waterfalls incl. Snoqualmie Falls

5.Guided forest hike to Seattle waterfalls incl. Snoqualmie Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 589 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Leave downtown Seattle in a small, air-conditioned vehicle for a guided hike through Olallie State Park to Twin Falls and Upper Falls. Guides such as John, Susan, Brie, Rachel, and Bri share local history and forest details. You’ll also see Snoqualmie Falls, North Bend, Snoqualmie, and Borst Lake.

“Hike was fantastic, everyone was able to go at their own pace. Scenery and waterfalls were stunning.”

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Rainforest Hike and Waterfall Safari - Open-air 4x4 roads through the island interior
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Rainforest Hike and Waterfall Safari

6.Rainforest Hike and Waterfall Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 567 reviews · from $66

Start in Gros Islet at 7:20 a.m. for a 4.5-hour open-air 4x4 ride through plantations and rainforest to Venus Estate Waterfall near Anse La Raye. Guides such as Lulu, Marley, Crystal, Kelvin, and Dee add island history, plant knowledge, humor, and trail help. Wear water shoes, bring sun protection, and expect wet feet.

“Walking through the rainforest and seeing the local trees, fruits and wildlife was so different to the beach. Walking through streams and seeing the natural waterfalls, bathing in the pool it was beautiful. Dee and Marley gave a very informative trip, took photographs of us and made it fun as we went along. We also visited the local town and ate Caribbean food made by the locals. It was a great outing. Thank you.”

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Ketchikan Electric Bike and Rain Forest Hike Ecotour - Learning to handle the e-bike
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Ketchikan Electric Bike and Rain Forest Hike Ecotour

7.Ketchikan Electric Bike and Rain Forest Hike Ecotour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 562 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $161

You’ll pedal a step-through e-bike from Ketchikan toward the end of its paved road system, then hike about a mile through Tongass National Forest to waterfalls, salmon streams, and the beach. Guides such as Chandler, Sophie, Raven, and Koda lead small groups of up to 12, with smoked salmon, vegan snacks, drinks, and rain gear available.

“Koda and Raven did a great job. We enjoyed the ride and the beauty. I would recommend this tour. The bikes were nice and comfortable”

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Munduk: Twin Lake Jungle Hike, Ulun Danu Temple, & Waterfall - Starting at Bencingah Temple
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Munduk: Twin Lake Jungle Hike, Ulun Danu Temple, & Waterfall

8.Munduk: Twin Lake Jungle Hike, Ulun Danu Temple, & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 536 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $38

Travel from Wanagiri to Tamblingan Lake for a rainforest hike, traditional canoe crossing, temple visits, and a swim at Banyumala Waterfall. Guides such as Oka, Putu, Suma, and Henry explain local plants, culture, and Hindu traditions. Pickup, snacks, coffee or tea, and lunch options make this a full northern Bali day.

“This was an amazing tour.. Meriska ( our driver ) was extremely communicative , confirming departure and pickup details and arriving on time . He was safe and provided good commentary on the region, engaging with all my questions . Oka, our tour guide , was outstanding . His knowledge of the forest , his passion for his culture and nature was really lovely to see . His sustainability and environmental care was further demonstrated as he picked up plastics along the way, explained how the forest regenerated and the focus on nature and well being .. Professional delivery end to end .❤️”

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Rio: Tijuca Forest Small Group Hike to Caves and Waterfalls - The route from Taunay Waterfall to Mayrink Chapel
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Rio: Tijuca Forest Small Group Hike to Caves and Waterfalls

9.Rio: Tijuca Forest Small Group Hike to Caves and Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 536 reviews · 6 hours · from $69

Spend six hours exploring Tijuca Forest with an English or Portuguese speaking guide such as Vini, Riccardo, Tito, or Luiza. The moderate 6.2 km route visits Taunay Waterfall, Mayrink Chapel, a suspension bridge, coffee-era ruins, Bat Grotto, and Baronesa Cascade, with time for a waterfall shower.

“our guide Richie was great and made the trip very fun and interesting. the trip itself was also very nice. Highly recommendable.”

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Waterfall & Rainforest Hiking Adventure with Hotel Pickup - What the 2.5-mile hike is really like
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Waterfall & Rainforest Hiking Adventure with Hotel Pickup

10.Waterfall & Rainforest Hiking Adventure with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 518 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $229

Spend about seven hours on a guided East Maui rainforest hike along the Hana Highway. You’ll walk 2.5 miles to at least three waterfalls, swim in a tropical pool, and may jump from 10 to 15 feet into the water. Guides such as Pasco, Sara, Gail, Des, and Jacob are praised for their island history and plant knowledge.

“A run hike with swimming and jumping into waterfalls. Jack was an awesome guide who kept everyone talking and lively.”

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3-Day Ethical Orangutan Jungle Trek | Bukit Lawang, Sumatra - Two jungle camps and very simple nights
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3-Day Ethical Orangutan Jungle Trek | Bukit Lawang, Sumatra

11.3-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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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

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 327 reviews · 9 hours · from $26Cheapest way up

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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Tenerife: Anaga Mountains & Enchanted Forest Hiking Tour - The drive into Anaga and the first viewpoint
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Tenerife: Anaga Mountains & Enchanted Forest Hiking Tour

13.Anaga Mountains & Enchanted Forest Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 303 reviews · 7 hours · from $122

Spend seven hours exploring Anaga with a guide such as Alex or Elena, combining a misty laurel forest walk, cliffside paths, tunnels, old water channels, and ocean views. The small group is capped at eight, with hotel pickup, hiking poles, helmets, picnic food, and 20 to 30 digital photos included.

“A beautiful walk away from the bustling southern coast which combines a visit to the very green « enchanted « forest followed by a hike up to the top of a mountainous crête, where your efforts will be rewarded by a stunning view over the ocean. We were lucky not to have any cloud on our hike but the heat can be a challenge for the physically unfit! Alex took great care of all the group, provided interesting and knowledgeable information along the way and has a good sense of humor which added spice to the walk! The second part of the walk is the most fun but you need…”

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Tenerife: Hike Above Masca in Enchanted Forest with Pick-up - From southern resorts to the Teno mountains
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Tenerife: Hike Above Masca in Enchanted Forest with Pick-up

14.Hike Above Masca in Enchanted Forest with Pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 294 reviews · 5 hours · from $104

This five-hour small-group hike takes you through four climate zones above Masca in Teno Rural Park. Guides such as Massimo, Elena, and Alex point out plants, fungi, volcanoes, and wildlife while you walk about 8 kilometers with 300 meters of climbing. Expect changing weather, a light picnic, trekking poles, and 20 to 30 digital photos.

“Great tour and great tour guide who was very informative and made the Christmas Day hike special. I would definitely recommend booking this trip.”

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Monkey Business 3 days - 2 nights Jungle trekking (including rafting) - Day two, longer forest walks and jungle sounds
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Monkey Business 3 days – 2 nights Jungle trekking (including rafting)

15.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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