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15 Hiking & Trekking Tours Worldwide Worth Booking

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The 15 best hiking & trekking tours you can book today, with the fare, the running time and who each one suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

St. Lucia Zip line, Aerial Tram and Hiking tour Ultimate 3 - The uphill rainforest walk is the part to take seriously
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St. Lucia Zip line, Aerial Tram and Hiking tour Ultimate 3

1.St. Lucia Zip line, Aerial Tram and Hiking tour Ultimate 3

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 313 reviews · from $95Our pick

Ride an open-air tram through St. Lucia’s rainforest, hike among giant trees and buttress roots, then zip across eight canopy lines. Guides such as Jesse, Junie, Precious, and Hakim keep the pace friendly and safety-focused. Expect some steep, slippery steps and excellent northern island views.

“It was an awesome experience! I did the ultimate 3. The views and the thrill were amazing. Will definitely recommend. The guides were funny, friendly and made you feel comfortable. I’ll always remember Cane Juice and Juni, they were an fun pair.”

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St Lucia Ultimate 3: Aerial Tram, Zipline and Hiking at Rainforest Adventures - Safety briefing, harnesses, and the training line
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St Lucia Ultimate 3: Aerial Tram, Zipline and Hiking at Rainforest Adventures

2.St Lucia Ultimate 3: Aerial Tram, Zipline and Hiking at Rainforest Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 262 reviews · from $115

From Castries, ride an aerial tram through St. Lucia’s rainforest, walk with a nature interpreter, and zip eight lines between 16 platforms. Guides such as Dela, Mel, Josiah, and Marcia lead the experience. Hotel pickup is available in selected areas, with fitness and size limits to note.

“Very poor communications, received an email the day before the experience with the time and place for pick up. No one showed up. After 1 hour we finally made contact with the company and we're told we were at the wrong meeting place. However we were at the meeting place that was stated on our email, apparently another email should have been sent to us with the amended pick up point. We were picked up 1 hour late and completed the Zip wire experience after all.”

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Tour with the Mountain Train, Trek to Mystic Forest and Castle - Meeting the day at Gare des Chemins de Fer de Provence
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Tour with the Mountain Train, Trek to Mystic Forest and Castle

3.Tour with the Mountain Train, Trek to Mystic Forest and Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 8 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $181

Travel from Nice by the little Provence train through the Var valley, then explore Entrevaux, its cathedral, Vauban’s hilltop citadel, and Annot’s forests and caves. Guide Carmela has led this outing, which includes lunch, train tickets, and optional hiking for fit visitors.

“Incredible scenery and enjoyable hikes. Our guide Carmela was wonderful. She did her very best to make our experience exceptional.”

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Babonneau/Castries: Rainforest Zip Line, Tram, and Hike Tour - The aerial tram is the gentle opening
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Babonneau/Castries: Rainforest Zip Line, Tram, and Hike Tour

4.Babonneau/Castries: Rainforest Zip Line, Tram, and Hike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 77 reviews · 4 hours · from $115

Explore Saint Lucia’s Castries Waterworks Reserve by aerial tram, then take on nine zip-line platforms and eight lines before a guided rainforest hike. English-speaking naturalist guides explain the forest, while included transport serves Castries, Rodney Bay, Gros Islet, Cap Estate, and nearby areas.

“Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re glad to see that you enjoyed the experience with our guide and were satisfied with the transportation. We’re sorry to hear that the tour did not fully meet your expectations, and we would appreciate the opportunity to understand what could have made your visit better. Your feedback helps us continue improving the experience for all our guests”

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Sky Tram, Sky Trek and Sky Walk From Arenal - Sky Tram: a calm ride above the trees
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Sky Tram, Sky Trek and Sky Walk From Arenal

5.Sky Tram, Sky Trek and Sky Walk From Arenal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $174

Combine a guided rainforest walk, aerial tram ride, and seven-cable zipline course near La Fortuna. Guides such as Maria and Valeria are praised for their wildlife knowledge and calm safety briefings. Expect views toward Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal, plus lockers and hotel pickup.

“We had a fantastic experience. The zip-line operators were professional and made us feel at ease, and safety was paramount, and the guide for the walk was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. He really had a passion for his work. We would highly recommend.”

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Saint Kitts Train Trek - Churches, tombs, and island stories by road
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Saint Kitts Train Trek

6.Saint Kitts Train Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 60 reviews · from $140

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from Basseterre to Wingfield Estate, then board the St. Kitts Scenic Railway for a 90-minute ride through old sugar country. Guides such as Dujan share island history, folklore, and local stories, while drinks are served on the train. Hotel and port transfers are included.

“A really nice trip along the Coast on one of the only Old sucker trainrails in Caribien. The guide was very good and the staff on the train very entertaining and happy.”

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St Lucia Ultimate 3 Package: Aerial Tram Zip Line & Hiking - The short trail to the first platform
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St Lucia Ultimate 3 Package: Aerial Tram Zip Line & Hiking

7.St Lucia Ultimate 3 Package: Aerial Tram Zip Line & Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 41 reviews · 4h 30m · from $85Best value

You’ll ride an aerial tram through St. Lucia’s protected rainforest, hike an easy trail to the zip-line platforms, then glide above the trees with a professional naturalist guide. The package costs $85 and lasts about 4.5 hours, with optional pickup from northern St. Lucia.

“We had a great time. Would highly recommend!! Our guides were great and very helpful.”

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Sunrise Fansipan Mountain Hiking Tram Ton Trail 2D1N - Starting at Tram Ton Pass at 9:00 a.m.
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Sunrise Fansipan Mountain Hiking Tram Ton Trail 2D1N

8.Sunrise Fansipan Mountain Hiking Tram Ton Trail 2D1N

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $180

Join a small group of up to 10 for a guided Fansipan trek from Sapa. You’ll hike the Tram Ton Trail, eat hot meals prepared on the mountain, sleep at 2,800 meters, and make a 4:00 a.m. summit push for sunrise. Local guides and porters handle food and supplies.

“Staff is very responsive and helpful, thanks to them, the trip goes smoothly without problems.”

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Lake Como: Easy Mountain Trek with Funicular & Boat Ride - From Como to Brunate in seven minutes
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Lake Como: Easy Mountain Trek with Funicular & Boat Ride

9.Lake Como: Easy Mountain Trek with Funicular & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 24 reviews · from $203

Join a small group of up to 10 with an English or Italian guide, possibly Mikael or Fiamo, for a six-hour walk from Como to Brunate, Blevio, Monte Piatto, and Torno. Ride the funicular, eat a local lunch in a baita, and return by boat.

“It was an amazing new experience for both myself and my husband we have always lived in a city and this trekking was totally new for us, we will blown away and also our Guide Mikael was an excellent tour guide very informative and he really made our experience unforgettable”

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Cusco: 4-Day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu with Panoramic Train - Day 1: Calca, Ancashmarca, Lares Hot Springs, and Blue Lagoon
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Cusco: 4-Day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu with Panoramic Train

10.4-Day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu with Panoramic Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 4 days · from $690

Spend four days trekking from Lares to Machu Picchu, with hot springs, weaving communities, a 4,750-meter pass, two nights of camping, Maras salt mines, Ollantaytambo, and a Vistadome train ride. English and Spanish guides, cooks, muleteers, and a 7-kilogram duffle allowance are included.

“Un excellent trek a faire en famille ou entre amis, la difficulté est abordable. Cependant il faut noté que le manque d’oxygène et le froid la nuit diminuent nos capacités physiques. Il fait déjà être sportif ou à minima en bonne condition physique. Les paysages sont époustouflants et le guide suit notre rythme (vous pouvez faire autant de pauses que nécessaire) ! Nos chefs cuisiniers étaient excellent, je recommande vivement !!”

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Glacier Express Jeep & Hiking Tour - Local Icelandic Guide - The Reykjavík pickup and South Coast drive
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Glacier Express Jeep & Hiking Tour – Local Icelandic Guide

11.Glacier Express Jeep & Hiking Tour – Local Icelandic Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $259

Travel from Reykjavik to Solheimajokull for a guided glacier hike with local guides such as Magnus, Arnar, or Thor. The roughly eight-hour outing includes pickup from select locations, crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe, with a maximum of 14 people.

“Love off-the-beaten-path adventure? Witty nordic humor? Deep (mostly true) historical knowledge? All delivered with a smile, weapon sharp crampons and a beard that would make the vikings proud? Then Magnus is your guide.”

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Borobudur & Prambanan in Yogyakarta, train to Malang, hike Bromo & Ijen // 4D3N - Bromo packs sunset and sunrise into one stay
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Borobudur & Prambanan in Yogyakarta, train to Malang, hike Bromo & Ijen // 4D3N

12.Borobudur & Prambanan in Yogyakarta, train to Malang, hike Bromo & Ijen // 4D3N

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $464

Travel from Yogyakarta to Ketapang by first-class train, private vehicle, and 4WD Jeep. Visit Borobudur and Prambanan, see Malang and Madakaripura Waterfall, watch sunrise at Bromo, hike Ijen, and cross by ferry toward Bali. Groups of four or more receive an English-speaking guide.

“I couldnt ask for anything more from a privately organized tour in Java. Due to the nature of the activities, you always wake up very early and spend a lot of time travelling from one place to another by car or train, but every thing was very wRead more”

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Cusco: 4-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, Panoramic Train - Day one: Humantay Lake and your first night at SalkaGlamp
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Cusco: 4-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, Panoramic Train

13.4-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, Panoramic Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 17 reviews · 4 days · from $552

Spend four demanding but rewarding days hiking from Cusco through Humantay Lake, the 4,630-meter Salkantay Pass, cloud forest, and Hidroelectrica to Machu Picchu. You’ll sleep in glamping tents, Andean huts, and a 3-star hotel, with trail meals, a Pachamanca barbecue, coffee-making, and a Vistadome or 360° train return.

“Thank you so much for this truly unique experience! Our guide, Filio, was incredible; he took care of us with such patience, professionalism, kindness, and was clearly passionate about his job and providing us with cultural and historical information. I really appreciated the attention to detail and warmth Filio and the team provided during our trek. Our chef, Dionissios, was very good and made sure all our needs were taken care of, serving us delicious hearty meals and surprise treats! Another team member that was always ready to help and always with a smile was Alberto- thank you as well! I would highly recommend Filio as a guide and Trexperience…”

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Mountain Train Experience: Hike & Mystic Forest (From Nice) - Entrevaux, where the village climbs to a fortress
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Mountain Train Experience: Hike & Mystic Forest (From Nice)

Laughton Glacier Hike and White Pass Rail Adventure - The three-mile trail from forest to snow
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Laughton Glacier Hike and White Pass Rail Adventure

15.Laughton Glacier Hike and White Pass Rail Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 9 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $400

Join guide Austin for a 9-hour-45-minute Skagway outing that combines the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway with a three-mile hike to Laughton Glacier. Your group of up to 12 receives lunch, snacks, water, ice creepers, and optional trekking poles for glacier exploration.

“My husband and I had an amazing day trip with our tour guide Austin. This was truly a memorable experience we highly recommend. The hike is easy to moderate. We are in our 60s, in good health and had no problems with the hike or elevation. There was still snow on a small portion of our hike near the glacier so we put on snowshoes provided by our guide. The glacier is spectacular and so was the ride on the White Pass Railway. Austin, our tour guide, is a wonderful conversationalist and great company. He’s very knowledgeable, funny, a little nerdy like us and we had a great time. Well…”

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