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Best Hikes with Hotel Pickup Worldwide: Our Top 13

13 hikes  ·  from $43 a head

The good hikes with hotel pickup cap their group sizes and fill up weeks ahead. Below: the 13 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.

Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Private Tour with Breakfast and Hotel Transfer - The 1:30 a.m. pickup and ride to the base
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Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Private Tour with Breakfast and Hotel Transfer

1.Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Private Tour with Breakfast and Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 885 reviews · from $49Our pick

Start with a private pickup from Ubud or south Bali around 1:30 a.m., then climb Mount Batur by headlamp with a guide such as Tana, Jata, Donn, or Oman. Reach the summit for sunrise, hot drinks, and breakfast of eggs, fruit, sandwiches, and cakes before choosing your way down.

“Fantastic trip! We enjoyed it once we were at the top of the mountain. Our guide Oman was very knowledgeable and helpful especially after I twisted my ankle he couldn’t do more to make the experience amazing as well a great breakfast and hot drinks to keep us warm.”

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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

2.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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Mauritius: 7 Waterfalls Hike with Lunch and Hotel Transfers - Seven cascades, changing views at every level
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Mauritius: 7 Waterfalls Hike with Lunch and Hotel Transfers

3.Mauritius: 7 Waterfalls Hike with Lunch and Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 454 reviews · 5 hours · from $110

Start with hotel pickup and follow a guide such as Daryeau Ramalingum through Henrietta’s forest to all seven Tamarind Falls. Expect steep, slippery ground, scrambling, waterfall swims, local plant stories, a fish foot spa, picnic food, and return transport. Bring grippy shoes, swimwear, insect repellent, and extra water.

“The transportation was very comfortable and driver Mr. Sam was great and knowledgeable. The hiking guide was amazingly caring and explaining everything. It was unforgettable experience. The nature and the falls worth it”

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Madeira: Pico Ruivo Guided Sunrise Hike with Hotel Pickup - Hotel pickup and the one-hour drive into the mountains
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Madeira: Pico Ruivo Guided Sunrise Hike with Hotel Pickup

4.Pico Ruivo Guided Sunrise Hike with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 257 reviews · 5 hours · from $68

Start with hotel pickup and a one-hour drive to Achada do Teixeira. Guide Carlos leads a small group up Pico Ruivo in the dark, pointing out stars and pacing the 260-meter climb with breaks. At the summit, enjoy sunrise, hot tea, and a granola bar before walking back and riding to your accommodation.

“Incredible views that really were breathtaking! Well worth the trip!”

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Dalat: Cloud Chasing packaged hike - Sunrise Pickup Included - The 4:15 AM start and the ride into the hills
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Dalat: Cloud Chasing packaged hike – Sunrise Pickup Included

5.Dalat: Cloud Chasing packaged hike – Sunrise Pickup Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · from $43Cheapest way up

Start before dawn with guide Khanh and a small group of up to six. Hike about 1.5 kilometers to Dalat’s second-highest peak, watch sunrise above drifting clouds, then enjoy toast, coffee, artichoke tea, and a local breakfast. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and smartphone photos are included.

“the guide was the best part his is super friendly and easy to talk with perfect English and even helped plan other trip around Vietnam”

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The Best! Lions Head Sunrise & Sunset Hike & Hotel Pick-up - Sunrise or sunset, choosing the right departure
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The Best! Lions Head Sunrise & Sunset Hike & Hotel Pick-up

6.The Best! Lions Head Sunrise & Sunset Hike & Hotel Pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $74

Climb Lion’s Head with a certified guide such as Kai, Kieron, or Yvette on a moderate 3 to 4 hour sunrise or sunset hike. Expect rocky paths, grassy slopes, chain ladders, sweeping Cape Town views, and help with pacing, safety, photos, snacks, and tea. Hotel pickup is offered, though the listed meeting point is the Lion’s Head parking area.

“We had the most amazing morning with Kai our guide. He was so patient, friendly and knowledgeable and made the experience even better. The views at the top are incredible and the sunrise was beautiful over the city. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Cape Town.”

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Mauritius: Guided Tamarind Falls Hike with Hotel Transfers - The early hotel pickup and drive
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Mauritius: Guided Tamarind Falls Hike with Hotel Transfers

7.Mauritius: Guided Tamarind Falls Hike with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 3 hours · from $137

Hike the first waterfalls of Mauritius’s Tamarind Falls, also called 7 Cascades, with a small group of up to 10. Your English- or French-speaking guide leads you through forest, steep sections, rivers, and natural pools, with homemade snacks along the way. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but this 3-hour outing is more physical than the easy label suggests.

“obolazak je bio super. Priroda je nestvarna, vodopadi su prelepi! Ali ovo definitivno nije za pocetnike!!”

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Private Sunrise Hike to Pico Ruivo with Hotel Pickup - What the sunrise viewpoint is really like
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Private Sunrise Hike to Pico Ruivo with Hotel Pickup

8.Private Sunrise Hike to Pico Ruivo with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 6 hours · from $94

Leave Funchal before dawn for a private 2.3 km hike to Pico Ruivo, Madeira’s highest peak. Guide Claudio leads the 45 to 60 minute walk, provides hot tea or coffee at the summit, and shares local insight. After sunrise, visit Santana’s traditional houses and several viewpoints before returning around 11:30 AM.

“An incredible experience with Claudio doing the sunrise hike to Pico Ruivo. Claudio is a knowledgeable guide, who promptly picked us up and took a short hike to the peak in the early morning to see an incredible sunrise above the clouds. I would highly recommend Hiking Island Tours. Claudio represents all that's great about Madeira, friendly, kind, informative and welcoming. We shared jokes, experiences and pieces of our lives with each other. Picking us up from our hotel at 5.30am, he drove us to Pico Ruivo and after sharing headlamps with us, we took a short 3km hike to the peak to watch as the stars and planets disappeared…”

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Lion's Head Sunrise or Sunset Hike + Hotel Pick-Up - Hotel pickup in a military green Suzuki Jimny
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Lion’s Head Sunrise or Sunset Hike + Hotel Pick-Up

9.Lion’s Head Sunrise or Sunset Hike + Hotel Pick-Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 3h 30m · from $62

Join Geoff of Cape Hiker for a private or small-group Lion's Head hike at sunrise or sunset. You get hotel pickup for up to three people, a safety briefing, a 5.5-kilometer circular route, chains and ladders near the top, snacks, refreshments, and sweeping views of Cape Town, Table Mountain, and the ocean.

“Great hike!! Very friendly and flexlible. Got a lot of interesting information about South Africa. Worth it! :)”

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Guided Sunset/Sunrise Hike on Lions Head,Cape Town (Hotel Pickup) - The middle section and the first big views
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Guided Sunset/Sunrise Hike on Lions Head,Cape Town (Hotel Pickup)

10.Guided Sunset/Sunrise Hike on Lions Head,Cape Town (Hotel Pickup)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $98

Start about two hours before sunrise or sunset on a private Lion’s Head hike with hotel pickup, headlamps, and a qualified guide. Shamier, Nashad, or Ian may lead you through the darker lower trail, steep ladders, chains, and rock sections, sharing Cape Town stories and helping with photos before returning you to the pickup point.

“Shamier was our guide and he was outstanding. He was very helpful, knowledgeable and made our hike up lions head unforgettable. He even made us a nice cup of tea with biscuits which was such a lovely gesture!”

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1 Day Parnitha Athens Private Hiking Tour with Hotel Pickup - Fir forest and the first stretch of trail
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1 Day Parnitha Athens Private Hiking Tour with Hotel Pickup

11.1 Day Parnitha Athens Private Hiking Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $180

Leave Athens at 9:00 am for a private six-hour hike in Parnitha National Park. Guide Dionysis adjusts the pace to your fitness, leads you through fir forest to Skipiza watchtower, and handles transport, water, poles, and first-aid supplies. Expect mountain views, possible red deer sightings, and a flexible outing for your group.

“Dionysis took us out in a beautiful Easter morning to have a commune in nature and see the views from above the incredible city of Athens. Just my husband & I were rewarded with views that were a religious experience of natural beauty. We are fit and requested a good pace and we were not disappointed with the level of challenge. A special treat above and beyond his care & company was a traditional cracking of red Easter eggs at the top of the viewpoint. Would highly recommend.”

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Sunrise & Sunset Lion's Head Hike + Hotel Pick-Up - What the route feels like underfoot
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Sunrise & Sunset Lion’s Head Hike + Hotel Pick-Up

12.Sunrise & Sunset Lion’s Head Hike + Hotel Pick-Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $55

Join a French- or English-speaking guide such as Kai, Yvette, or Cara for a guided Lion’s Head hike from Cape Town. Expect rocky paths, grassy slopes, chain ladders, sunrise or sunset views, hotel pickup in selected areas, snacks, water, and headlamps. The moderate climb takes about one to two hours.

“Cara was een leuke enthousiaste gids,die veel vertelde over de flora en fauna op Lions Head en ons deskundig nasr boven leidde tijdens de klim voor zonsondergang te zien.Had koffie en druiven voor ons bij zich.”

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Hiking Lion's Head for sunrise, coffee & hotel Pick-up & Drop off - The loop before the final climb
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Hiking Lion’s Head for sunrise, coffee & hotel Pick-up & Drop off

13.Hiking Lion’s Head for sunrise, coffee & hotel Pick-up & Drop off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $83

Start before sunrise and follow Patrick or another guide up Lion’s Head with a headlamp for the dark opening stretch. Tackle a steep gravel path, rocky ridge, and ladders before reaching the 669-meter summit for views of Table Mountain, the 12 Apostles, Devil’s Peak, and Camps Bay. Pickup may be arranged in Cape Town.

“Watching the sunrise on this hike was amazing and Patrick was an amazing guide. I have already recommended this hike to all of the travelers I’ve met heading to Cape Town.”

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