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15 Guided Hikes Worldwide Worth Flying For

127 hikes  ·  from $12 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a walking friend: 15 guided hikes that justify the airfare, each with its price, its distance and the one thing to know before you commit.

From Marrakech: Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Hike and Boat Trip - First views of the 110-meter cascade
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From Marrakech: Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Hike and Boat Trip

1.Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Hike and Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 33,630 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $17Our pick

Travel from Marrakech to the 110-meter Ouzoud Waterfalls with a local guide such as Youssef, Hachimi, or Mohamed Boufarma. Walk through olive groves, visit an argan oil cooperative, see Barbary macaques, ride a small boat, and eat lunch overlooking the falls. The day lasts 10 to 11 hours and includes hotel pickup.

“It was honestly one of the best tours we’ve ever been on, from start to finish we were extremely well looked after. Driver was nice and drove safely, spoke good English. Tour guide (Youssef) was also friendly, made sure he waited for the group and not race ahead, gave lots of really interesting facts and history about the waterfall and Moroccan culture. Would highly recommend despite the long drive, it was 100% worth the wait”

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Bali: Sunrise Mount Batur Guided Hike with Breakfast - What happens from hotel pickup to the mountain base
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Bali: Sunrise Mount Batur Guided Hike with Breakfast

2.Sunrise Mount Batur Guided Hike with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9,660 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $27

Leave Bali early for a guided Mount Batur sunrise hike with local guides such as Sar, Madi, or Meggie. Expect steep, dark trails, a simple summit breakfast, tea, coffee, water, trekking gear, and views of Lake Batur. Afterward, visit a coffee plantation and taste Luwak coffee before returning to your hotel.

“It was awesome! Our guide Jason was so lovely and also our driver Depa. Highly recommend the coffee plantation too! Super cozy”

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Bali: Mount Batur Sunrise Guided Hike and Natural Hot Spring - The early pickup sets the tone
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Bali: Mount Batur Sunrise Guided Hike and Natural Hot Spring

3.Mount Batur Sunrise Guided Hike and Natural Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9,284 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $36

Set out before dawn with a local guide such as Sar, Nova, Jordan, or Luna for Mount Batur’s steep sunrise trek. Enjoy breakfast and volcano views at the summit, then rest in warm hot-spring pools and visit a Temen coffee plantation. Hotel pickup is available from Ubud, Kuta, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Canggu, Seminyak, and Denpasar.

“Garis was a fantastic driver and made sure we were always on time to all the activities and that there were no issues.”

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Mount Etna: Summit Guided Hiking Tour up to 3,400 m - The 3,000-meter route: the better choice for moderate hikers
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Mount Etna: Summit Guided Hiking Tour up to 3,400 m

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

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

Hike Mount Etna with a certified volcanic guide, choosing a 3,000-meter route or a more demanding summit trek to about 3,400 meters. Expect cable-car views, lava flows, volcanic sand, crater rims, and Valle del Bove. Guides including Eduardo and Giuseppe explain the volcano as you walk.

“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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Marrakech: ourika valley lunch & guided hike to waterfalls - Argan oil, breakfast, and a working cooperative
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Marrakech: ourika valley lunch & guided hike to waterfalls

5.ourika valley lunch & guided hike to waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,737 reviews · 7 hours · from $12Cheapest way up

Travel from Marrakech into the Ourika Valley for Atlas Mountain views, a Berber village visit, a guided hike to Setti Fatma waterfalls, and lunch beside the river. Guides including Hamza, Hiba, Ismail, and Khadija are praised for clear explanations and patient help. Expect rocky, sometimes steep paths, so wear sturdy shoes.

“Excellent trip. Great translation from Aziz, even though we were the only English”

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Bali: Mount Batur Sunrise Trek With Guide and Breakfast - The early pickup and drive to Kintamani
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Bali: Mount Batur Sunrise Trek With Guide and Breakfast

6.Mount Batur Sunrise Trek With Guide and Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,461 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $27

Start in the dark with an English-speaking guide such as Roman, Sar, or Agus, climbing Mount Batur by headlamp for sunrise over Lake Batur and Mount Agung. At the summit, you get breakfast and hot drinks. After the descent, the Mt. Batur Lounge offers toilets, limited showers, and a place to rest before your transfer home.

“We had an amazing time , our driver ismail and leader Jordan were both amazing and made sure we had a great experience”

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From Chania: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide - From Chania to Omalos and the White Mountains
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From Chania: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide

7.Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,191 reviews · 9 - 12 hours · from $41

You’ll hike 17 kilometers through Samaria Gorge, starting in Omalos and ending at Agia Roumeli. English-speaking guides such as Sara and Christina provide safety instructions, timing advice, and help along the route. The day includes hotel pickup, bus transport, a ferry to Sougia, and free time by the sea, but entrance and boat tickets cost extra.

“The adventure through the gorge and our awesome guide”

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La Palma: Tajogaite Volcano Guided Trek - The 15-minute van ride from El Paso
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La Palma: Tajogaite Volcano Guided Trek

8.Tajogaite Volcano Guided Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,810 reviews · 4 hours · from $45

Spend four hours exploring Tajogaite, La Palma’s newest volcano, on an 8-kilometer guided route. A short van ride from El Paso leads to fresh volcanic ground, lava flows, and views of the south crater. Guides such as Bebe, Juan, Amanda, Steven, and Gianluca explain the eruption in English, Spanish, or German on selected days.

“Gianluca is a great tour guide with lots of knowledge about La Palma and its history and geography. He led the entire tour with such a perfect sense of humour that nobody felt the tiredness. Even after the tour he was kind enough to arrange a Taxi to drive our hotel back! A must go to place in La Palma and the person to be with for a tour! Gracias!!”

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Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Hike and Boat Trip from Marrakech - Arriving at Morocco’s highest waterfall
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Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Hike and Boat Trip from Marrakech

9.Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Hike and Boat Trip from Marrakech

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,755 reviews · from $29

Ride from Marrakech in an air-conditioned minibus to Morocco’s towering Ouzoud Waterfalls. Walk steep, uneven trails with a multilingual local guide, pause for views and Berber culture, then take the included short boat ride near the falls. Lunch is extra, and the full day can involve about six hours on the road.

“Fun day out from Marrakech. Lots of walking and steep / slippery at times so recommend good grippy walking shoes. There are wild monkeys but they will only get near you if you engage them. Our guide and bus driver Abdelaali were both lRead more”

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From Valencia: Montanejos Guided Hike with Natural Pools - The coach ride from Valencia to the Mijares River
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From Valencia: Montanejos Guided Hike with Natural Pools

10.Montanejos Guided Hike with Natural Pools

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,741 reviews · from $51

Travel by coach from Valencia to Montanejos for a guided mountain walk along the Mijares River. See the Chorro water jet, then relax at the Fuentes de los Baños pools. Guides speak English and Spanish. The hike is moderate, but you can skip it and spend more time swimming.

“We really enjoyed the trip. Such a beautiful place to visit! It was pleasure to hike with our guides and group and then relax in the water. This is one of our highlights of visiting of Valencia for sure!”

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Etna: summit craters trekking with volcano guide 3350mt - From Rifugio Sapienza to the upper slopes
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Etna: summit craters trekking with volcano guide 3350mt

11.Etna: summit craters trekking with volcano guide 3350mt

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,712 reviews · 6 hours · from $77

Meet Ashàra’s guide at Rifugio Sapienza and ride the cable car and 4x4 toward 2,800 meters. Hike across lava, sulfur-stained ground, and volcanic channels toward Etna’s summit craters. Guides such as Antonio, Massimo, Giovanni, and Giacomo adjust the route for weather and volcanic activity. Bring layers, water, snacks, and €65 cash for transport.

“I wholeheartedly recommend the Etna tour with Ashara—an exceptional experience! Our guide, Massimo, brought amazing energy that made the whole group feel excited and at ease. We were provided with everything needed for the climb: trekking poles, crampons, helmets, proper hiking boots, and hardshell jackets, which were perfect for the chilly weather. While the hike wasn’t the easiest for me, Massimo made sure everyone could enjoy the stunning, snow-covered slopes of Etna without stress or rush. The route is carefully adapted every day based on weather conditions and volcanic activity, so safety is always a priority. An unforgettable adventure with a knowledgeable and passionate guide. Highly ...”

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Valley of Fire Guided Hike from Las Vegas - Hotel pickup and the drive from Las Vegas
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Valley of Fire Guided Hike from Las Vegas

12.Valley of Fire Guided Hike from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,611 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $128Best guided

Leave Las Vegas for a guided 4 to 6-hour Valley of Fire hike, choosing an easy, moderate, or difficult route. Your guide, often Sarah, Halle, Nick, or Brayden, handles navigation, explains the geology and Native American petroglyphs, and provides water and snacks. Hotel pickup and small groups of up to 12 keep the outing simple.

“Sarah was amazing and guided us through the park, ensuring our safety each step of the way. She knew the best spots to take us. She was also a great photographer. We enjoyed having her as our guide.”

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Mount Etna: Guided Trek 3,000 Meters to the Summit - Starting at La Terrazza DellEtna
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Mount Etna: Guided Trek 3,000 Meters to the Summit

13.Mount Etna: Guided Trek 3,000 Meters to the Summit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,407 reviews · from $113

Meet your English or Italian-speaking guide at La Terrazza Dell'Etna, ride toward 2,500 meters, then hike across ash and lava to the summit crater area at 3,000 meters. Guides such as Luca, Marco, and Manuel explain Etna's geology, manage the pace, and adjust the route when weather or volcanic conditions change.

“Fantastic day they took care of us, gave us hiking boots, jacket and helmet, taught us about Mount Etna and the different types of surfaces and helped us have a smooth day.”

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Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide - Leaving the kayaks for a muddy rainforest trail
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Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide

14.Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,387 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $140

Paddle about four miles on the Wailua River, then hike roughly two miles through rainforest, mud, rocks, and stream crossings to Uluwehi Falls. Guides such as Zach, Brian, and Mikayla add local stories, wildlife knowledge, humor, and steady safety help. Expect a real workout, wet shoes, and a memorable waterfall swim.

“You get your workout in. Four mikes kayak and two mile hike. Great reward at the end. Brian was our guide. Excellent”

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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

15.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 and the Hollywood Hills to Griffith Observatory, with views of the Hollywood Sign, Downtown LA, Los Feliz, and more. Your guide shares local stories, offers photo stops, and provides skip-the-line observatory access. Choose a 10 a.m. or sunset departure, and bring water for the uphill trail.

“It was our first time in LA, and we wanted to explore iconic places differently, we booked a hiking tour on 2 October 2024 @10AM. Our tour guide was on time, and she was the best! Very charismatic, athletic and very smart! It was quite amazing the wealth of knowledge she has of the area and the places to be. We had so much fun during our hike amid the sweltering 26C temperature. We will definitely book for another tour with this team the moment we head back to LA.”

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