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Where to Walk: the 15 Best National Park Hikes

42 hikes  ·  from $22 a head

Park entry, a permit and a guide who knows which trail is open. The 15 below cover Yosemite, Zion, Khao Yai and the rest, priced with the entry fee stated and the driving time made plain.

Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Advanced Hike - The shuttle ride and walk to Falljökull
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Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Advanced Hike

1.Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Advanced Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,083 reviews · 5 hours · from $167Our pick

Spend five hours exploring Falljökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull, with a certified English-speaking guide and a group of no more than 10. You will learn to use crampons, helmets, harnesses, and ice axes, then climb through crevasses, moulins, ice tunnels, and steep icefall terrain. Guides such as Anna, Filip, Paula, and Marc are praised for clear safety instruction and good pacing.

“We had the most incredible glacier tour with Sterre, our Dutch guide. She was amazing. Super friendly, knowledgeable, and full of positive energy throughout the entire tour.”

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Everglades National Park Biologist Led Adventure: Cruise, Hike + Airboat - The River of Grass airboat ride
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Everglades National Park Biologist Led Adventure: Cruise, Hike + Airboat

2.Everglades National Park Biologist Led Adventure: Cruise, Hike + Airboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 685 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes to 10 hours (approx.) · from $295Best guided

Spend nearly 10 hours exploring South Florida with guides such as Ryan, Addie, Lindsay, or Stacey. Ride an airboat into the River of Grass, walk through Big Cypress, cruise the Ten Thousand Islands, visit a Native tree island village when conditions allow, and stop for a local lunch. Expect alligators, birds, dolphins, manatees, and plenty of drive time.

“Great experience. So much packed into one day. Boats and alligators ant dolphins and manatees and birds and walking. Ryan. our guide was incredibly knowledgeable about the ecology and the history of the Everglades and Florida in general. And he was a great guy. Lunch was a treat. Many menu choices and a fantastic cafe. If I come back I’ll do this same tour again.”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Dok Siew Trek - Doi Inthanon National Park at high elevation
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Dok Siew Trek

3.Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Dok Siew Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 527 reviews · 1 day · from $39

Spend a full day in Doi Inthanon National Park with an English-speaking guide, a local hiking guide, and a gentle but step-heavy Pha Dok Siew trek. You’ll see the Twin Pagodas, Wachirathan Waterfall, rice terraces, and a Karen village, with lunch and hotel transport included. Guides such as Bobo, Matthew, Mint, and Chai are known for friendly, lively service.

“Absolutely must do trip! We went a bit blind not sure what to expect. The itinerary is packed with sightseeing spots. While our guide was good, I wish he had gone in a bit more detail or either the history or the culture of the sites.”

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Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic - Getting to Luminy at 8:55
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Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic

4.Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 516 reviews · 5 hours · from $41

Meet your guide at Luminy for a five-hour Calanques National Park hike through coves such as Morgiou, Sugiton, or Sormiou. Guides including Adrien, Jade, Geoffroy, and Sebastian share local nature, history, and food knowledge, then serve snacks or a picnic near the sea. Expect steep rocky sections, a possible swim, and wonderful views.

“Adrien's tour was absolutely incredible! He made sure everyone felt included, even switching effortlessly between French and English. We especially loved his deep knowledge of plants and foliage, as a naturopath, he added such a unique and fascinating perspective. The little bit of foraging we did made the experience even more special! His historical stories brought the past vividly to life and kept us completely entertained throughout the day. Adrien even led us to a hidden cove where we could relax by the sea, and he prepared a deliciously healthy lunch that gave us just the right boost to keep exploring. Thank you so much, Adrien, for such a beautiful…”

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From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike - Pine woods, rosemary, and the first coastal views
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From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike

5.From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 489 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $41

Meet your English or French-speaking guide at Luminy for a 7.51-kilometer Calanques hike with more than 250 meters of elevation. Walk pine and rosemary trails, learn about local plants and history, enjoy a picnic and swim at a beach, and optionally swim about 700 meters round trip to the Blue Grotto. Guides include Geoffroy, Alex, Yana, Freddy, and Sébastien.

“The hike was absolutely amazing. Geoffroy was such a good guide and really cool to be around. I even swam in the water where we stopped, really refreshing! I had a friend join me for this activity and even she loved so kudos to you Geoffroy, thank you!”

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From Porto: Hike & Swim in Gerês National Park - The 105-minute drive into the park
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From Porto: Hike & Swim in Gerês National Park

6.Hike & Swim in Gerês National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 452 reviews · 9h 30m · from $88

Leave Porto for a guided 10 km hike in Gerês National Park, with 5 km out to seven natural pools and 5 km back. You get 1.5 to 2 hours to swim and eat your packed lunch. Guides such as Miguel, Rui, André, and Angelo lead small groups in English, French, Spanish, or Portuguese.

“I would highly recommend this trip! the meeting point is easy to find and starting at 8 meant we got to walk through porto without the crowds and see the sun coming up. our guide was brilliant, warm, friendly and fun. our group was small and a delightful bunch. the walk was gentle and beautiful, most had walking boots but I found comfy steady trainers just fine, and probably less hot on the feet. the lagoons were breathtaking, never seen anything like that before. the water was wonderfully cold. made for amazing pictures. the little village at the end had the most glorious water.”

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From Kuala Lumpur: Taman Negara National Park Trek Day Tour - The long road from Kuala Lumpur
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From Kuala Lumpur: Taman Negara National Park Trek Day Tour

7.From Kuala Lumpur: Taman Negara National Park Trek Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 395 reviews · 15 hours · from $177

Spend 15 hours traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Taman Negara for a guided rainforest hike, a local lunch, an Orang Asli village visit, and rapid shooting on the Tembeling River. Guides such as Mushroom have earned special praise for explaining plants, wildlife, and local culture. Expect high humidity, many steps, and a long return drive.

“The tour guide was skilled to show the nature and the native culture. Meeting native tribe was very interesting. boat rafting was a lot of fun! I am recommending!”

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From Helsinki: Nuuksio National Park Hiking Tour with Food - Walking the Taiga forest for about three hours
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From Helsinki: Nuuksio National Park Hiking Tour with Food

8.Nuuksio National Park Hiking Tour with Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 379 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $110

Leave Helsinki with guide David for a small-group hike in Nuuksio National Park. Walk forest trails, spot berries, mushrooms, trees, and animal tracks, then enjoy seasonal drinks, Finnish biscuits, and homemade mushroom soup at a laavu. Winter may bring snowshoes and frozen lakes; summer can include a lake swim.

“It was good experience. actually before booking this tour I’ll go there alone. maybe I might be lost. haha so it was good and also I got soup the nature was amazing. thank you”

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Half Day Hiking to Cat Ba National Park with a Guide - Watch for small wildlife and useful plants
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Half Day Hiking to Cat Ba National Park with a Guide

9.Half Day Hiking to Cat Ba National Park with a Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 312 reviews · 4 hours · from $22Cheapest way up

Spend four hours exploring Cat Ba’s caves, forest trails, and Buddhist culture with a local English-speaking guide. You’ll visit Trung Trang Cave, optionally see the wartime Hospital Cave, hike about 45 minutes to Ngu Lam Peak, and stop at Chua Linh Quang Pagoda. Guides such as Tri, Chi, and Anh are known for lively explanations and careful pacing.

“Very great hiking tour to the top of The mountain. Tri is very skilled and knowledgeable about the environment. He is passionate about his job and cares about the environment, he even cleaned trash along the way. I would recommend to do this tour. We were only with a small group.”

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From Montreal: Mont-Tremblant National Park Hiking Day Trip - Choosing your part of Mont-Tremblant National Park
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From Montreal: Mont-Tremblant National Park Hiking Day Trip

10.From Montreal: Mont-Tremblant National Park Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 243 reviews · 1 day · from $72

Leave Montreal by minibus at 8:00 AM for Mont-Tremblant National Park. Your bilingual Bonjour Nature guide explains the area, then you choose from forest, river, waterfall, and viewpoint trails. The hike is self-guided, with time for a picnic, swimming in summer, and a return to Montreal around 6:00 PM.

“Excellent day out from Montreal, plenty to see ,great hiking experience in the national park, guide was excellent, gave plenty of information and looked after us all”

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Full day hikes, Cycles, Kayaks & swims in Cat Ba National park - Lunch, a foot massage, and village time
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Full day hikes, Cycles, Kayaks & swims in Cat Ba National park

11.Full day hikes, Cycles, Kayaks & swims in Cat Ba National park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 241 reviews · from $39

Start with a demanding tropical-forest hike to Frog Pond and Viet Hai village, then cycle, cruise Lan Ha Bay, kayak, and swim. Guides such as Phu and Anh lead small groups of up to 15. Lunch, park fees, transport, bicycles, and water are included. Bring sturdy shoes and extra water.

“Phu was the best guide ever and we had an adventurous and really funny day together with the group! Best activity for cat ba.”

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Morning hike in Abisko National Park - What the morning schedule looks like
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Morning hike in Abisko National Park

12.Morning hike in Abisko National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 239 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $91

Join a small group of up to eight people and a Lights Over Lapland guide for a gentle 1.5 to 2-hour walk in Abisko National Park. Expect snowy trails, frozen lake views, animal tracks, and stories about local nature. Guides such as Fabian, Anne, Felix, and Miguel have earned praise for making the outing friendly and informative.

“Great to be taken to some good locations in the National Park and to learn about the landscape and the people.”

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Doi inthanon National Park + 2Hour Fantastic Trekking with Lunch - Twin pagodas with mountain views
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Doi inthanon National Park + 2Hour Fantastic Trekking with Lunch

13.Doi inthanon National Park + 2Hour Fantastic Trekking with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 233 reviews · from $50

Spend about 11 hours exploring Doi Inthanon from Chiang Mai. You get hotel pickup, a guide-led two-hour trek, the twin pagodas, lunch, a Karen coffee village, Hmong market, and Wachirathan Falls. The trail changes by season: Pha Dok Seaw from May to October, Kew Mae Pan from November to April.

“A great tour to do while visiting Chiang Mai, different to other tours as you’re up in the mountains. Our highlights were the waterfall and the trek & coffee experience with the Karen people, felt very authentic compared to other experiences with the tribe. Our guide New was so good and attentive, great photographer ! Our only critique is the price is slightly high for what you get compared to our tours with similar amount of activities!”

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Doi Inthanon National Park with Nature Trail Trekking 1-Day Tour - Thailand’s highest point is a short walk
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Doi Inthanon National Park with Nature Trail Trekking 1-Day Tour

14.Doi Inthanon National Park with Nature Trail Trekking 1-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 230 reviews · from $47

Travel from Chiang Mai to Thailand’s highest peak in a small group of up to 13. See Wachirathan Falls, the summit, twin pagodas, a Hmong market, and a Karen village. The 2-hour trek changes by season: Kew Mae Pan from November to May, or Pha Dok Seaw from June to October. Lunch and entry fees are included.

“It was a wonderful day trip to Doi Inthanon National Park and this tour exceeded my expectations. Tour company provides hotel pick up and drop off after the tour, which was convenient. Our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. We were not rushed at all locations and the timing was perfect. Lunch was around 3 pm but tour guide warned about it and we had a stop to buy snacks, besides there were plenty of shops and cafes at each tour locations. Also, it was no additional charges and all entry tickets were included into the price.”

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Quebec City: Guided Hike in Jacques-Cartier National Park - Following the river and forest trail
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Quebec City: Guided Hike in Jacques-Cartier National Park

15.Quebec City: Guided Hike in Jacques-Cartier National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 224 reviews · 1 day · from $108

Leave Quebec City for a guided hike in Jacques-Cartier National Park, traveling by small bus with up to 12 people. Your English or French-speaking guide leads a forest and river route to valley views, with regional tastings and lunch included. Guides have included Gabrielle, Hubert, Aubery, and Lolo. Expect a full day, not just a four-hour outing.

“Well organised. Our guide Lolo was very informative and very nice. Great Park.”

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Just written up: National Park Hikes

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