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15 Hiking Day Trips Worth the Early Start

40 day trips  ·  from $10 a seat

Good hiking day trips fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa - Manarola, the First Taste of Cinque Terre
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Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa

1.Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,486 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $66Our pick

Travel from Florence to Cinque Terre by comfortable coach, then choose a guided coastal hike or train-based exploring. See Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, Monterosso, and Riomaggiore, with a weather-dependent boat ride. A Pisa option visits three villages without hiking.

“Incredible first trip to Europe with my mom and daughter! Tour guides Naomi and Chris were amazing, knowledgeable and kind.”

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Florence: Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa - The early coach ride to La Spezia
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Florence: Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa

2.Florence: Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Hiking or Pisa

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,848 reviews · 12 - 13 hours · from $65

Travel from Florence to Cinque Terre with an English-speaking guide such as Chris, Joanne, Ado, or Claudia. Choose five villages with a Corniglia to Vernazza hike, or three villages plus Pisa. Expect trains, steep steps, free time, and a possible coastal boat ride.

“It was amazing! Can’t believe how much you can get done in a day! The guides made sure we had a very smooth journey through the whole trip! Every place was beautiful and had amazing qualities! The last 2 stops were my favourite The sun came out at the 5th stop and it was so amazing! 100% recommend to anyone whose on the fence because of it being a 12 hour tour It is 100% worth it and the guides really make it great”

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From Tirana: Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain Hiking Day Trip - Getting out of Tirana in a shared van
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From Tirana: Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain Hiking Day Trip

3.From Tirana: Bovilla Lake & Gamti Mountain Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,397 reviews · 6 hours · from $12

Leave Tirana for Bovilla Canyon and Lake Bovilla, then hike about 2 to 2.5 km up Gamti Mountain to a panoramic viewpoint. Guides such as Altin, Ilmi, Artol, and Bris add local history and humor. The road is rough, the climb is real, and the lake views are superb.

“The trip was amazing the guide Ilmi was amazing, very kindly and good person, explained very well the places and Albania’s history”

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From SF: Yosemite Day Trip with Giant Sequoias Hike & Pickup - Tunnel View opens the day with Yosemite’s big picture
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From SF: Yosemite Day Trip with Giant Sequoias Hike & Pickup

4.From SF: Yosemite Day Trip with Giant Sequoias Hike & Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,331 reviews · 14 hours · from $239

Leave San Francisco early in a comfortable van with a small group of up to 14 people. Your guide, such as Derek, Kurt, Brian, or Steve, leads you to Tunnel View, Bridalveil Falls, Yosemite Valley, El Capitan, and Tuolumne Grove, with free time, photo stops, and a grocery stop for lunch supplies.

“Calder was amazing, very informative and super fun. The highlight was the el capitan view and the sequioa grove. Overall, an amazing trip to the beautiful Yosemite.”

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From Seville: Caminito del Rey Hike Day Trip - The coach ride from Seville to El Kiosko
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From Seville: Caminito del Rey Hike Day Trip

5.From Seville: Caminito del Rey Hike Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,240 reviews · 10 hours · from $117

Travel from Seville by air-conditioned coach to the restored Caminito del Rey walkway, then walk above the Gaitanes Gorge with a local guide. Expect dramatic river views, a suspension bridge, and a stop in historic Osuna when included. The route is safe but not suitable for young children or anyone with vertigo.

“Merce was excellent. i recommend her. Also, pepi she explained everything with joy. i like her English accent though.”

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From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip - Skógafoss: a powerful first stop
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From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

6.From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 915 reviews · 12 hours (approx.)

Travel from Reykjavik in a group of up to 15 with an English-speaking guide such as Michal, Svenni, or Roberto. Visit Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Seljalandsfoss, and Gljúfrabúi, then spend about 1.5 hours on Sólheimajökull with crampons, helmet, and ice axe provided. Bring hiking boots, warm layers, food, and water.

“This was an incredible experience!! The tour guide Sveini (I know I am spelling this wrong, my sincerest apologies!) was incredible. We were originally told that due to weather we weren’t going to be able to do the glacier hike, but because of our guide’s plan he was able to make it happen for us when the weather turned out to be more mild than forecasted! I was a solo female traveler and this was a great choice as I felt safe the whole time and had a once in a lifetime experience”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park with Kew Mae Pan Hike Day Trip - Thailand’s highest point at 2,565 meters
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park with Kew Mae Pan Hike Day Trip

7.Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park with Kew Mae Pan Hike Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 841 reviews · 11 hours · from $62

Spend 11 hours exploring Thailand’s highest mountain, the King and Queen Twin Pagodas, and the seasonal Kew Mae Pan trail. You’ll hike about 2.78 kilometers, visit a Hmong village and coffee stop, and finish at Wachirathan Waterfall. Guides such as Mo, James, Paul, and Wanida are often praised for their care and humor.

“This is a great trip and good value for money. Our guide Wanida was the highlight. She was very engaging and informative of the history of the area.”

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Day Trip To Ouzoud Waterfalls (Guide Hike & Boat are options) - Seeing a 360-foot waterfall in the Atlas Mountains
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Day Trip To Ouzoud Waterfalls (Guide Hike & Boat are options)

8.Day Trip To Ouzoud Waterfalls (Guide Hike & Boat are options)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 787 reviews · from $18

Escape Marrakech for a 10-hour group trip to Ouzoud Waterfalls, where 360-foot cascades, a steep trail, wild monkeys, and an optional 2-euro boat ride await. Round-trip transport is included, while local guiding, lunch, drinks, and the 3-euro guide fee cost extra.

“Ali, la nostra guida per la giornata, è stato veramente molto attento e disponibile per tutta la passeggiata. È bello incontrare persone così gentili”

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Reykjavik: Thrihnukagigur Volcano Guided Hiking Day Trip - The ride from Reykjavik to Bláfjöll
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Reykjavik: Thrihnukagigur Volcano Guided Hiking Day Trip

9.Reykjavik: Thrihnukagigur Volcano Guided Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 564 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $414

Hike 45 to 50 minutes across the lava fields of Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, then ride a secured lift 120 meters into dormant Thrihnukagigur Volcano. Small groups, English-speaking guides, safety gear, hot drinks, and Icelandic soup are included. Pickup from Reykjavik is optional.

“I absolutely loved the experience — it’s been my dream for a long time to go inside a volcano, and it truly lived up to my expectations. However, considering the price, I was a bit disappointed that no snacks were offered when we stopped at the hut. We only got something to eat at the very end of the tour, and during the break, there were only hot drinks like coffee and hot chocolate, but nothing to accompany them. It would make a big difference if a few snacks were included — I doubt it would significantly affect profits, and it would make the experience feel more complete.”

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From South Tenerife: Mount Teide Hiking Day Trip & Cable Car - The cable car saves your legs, not your lungs
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From South Tenerife: Mount Teide Hiking Day Trip & Cable Car

10.From South Tenerife: Mount Teide Hiking Day Trip & Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 482 reviews · from $169

Travel from south Tenerife to Mount Teide with a small group of up to 10. Guide Steffi leads the final 170-meter climb after your cable-car ride, with summit permits, transport, and return tickets included. Expect thin air, strong wind, volcanic scenery, and fine views when conditions allow.

“This was such a wonderful tour. Amazingly friendly and informative guide Steffi navigated talking to people of different nationalities with ease. The bus journey was comfortable and we were very grateful for the early start- it gets incredibly busy at the cable car station. Be aware, the hike (it’s steep and rocky) to the summit may seem short in distance but the altitude makes a big difference. You have to take it slowly. Steffi checked on us all the way up which was so reassuring. The views and sense of achievement at the summit are fantastic. Thoroughly recommend this tour.Read more”

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From Heraklion: Samaria Gorge & Agia Roumeli Hiking Day Trip - Omalos gives you the first big view
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From Heraklion: Samaria Gorge & Agia Roumeli Hiking Day Trip

11.Samaria Gorge & Agia Roumeli Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 422 reviews · 15.5 - 17.5 hours · from $58

You’ll hike roughly 16 km through Samaria Gorge, beginning at Omalos and finishing beside the Libyan Sea at Agia Roumeli. Guides such as Maritsa or Maria help with timing and trail advice, while the tour handles the long bus and ferry journey from Heraklion. Bring strong shoes, water, cash, and stamina.

“This a once in a lifetime experience! The hike and the nature you are able to see is beyond beautiful, finishing directly at the beach and jumping into the cold cristal water was one of my highlights! This was definitely challenging even with the hiking shoes we were wearing, the hike took us 5 hrs and is 16 km long. I will definitely recommend you to do this with hiking shoes, is a hard hike, don’t bring your grandma or small children into this activity, this is rather for active people that are use of doing sports, otherwise you are not gonna enjoy it an rather suffer the 16 km.…”

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Ninh Binh: Cuc Phuong Jungle Hike & Wildlife Day Trip - The drive from Ninh Binh, Tam Coc, or Trang An
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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 $26

Spend nine hours exploring Cuc Phuong with an English-speaking local guide, often a longtime park ranger such as Hoa, Hao, or Viet. You’ll visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Center, walk rainforest trails to the 1,000-year-old Cay Cho tree, see an ancient cave, and eat a generous Vietnamese lunch inside the park.

“great tour, guide was like the Vietnamese David Attenborough! answered all questions and was very knowledgeable. well organised and the food provided was fresh and tasty”

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

13.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 guide, including hosts such as Sylvie or Jean-François, explains the region before you hike independently. Choose forest trails, a waterfall walk, a viewpoint, or a summer swim, then return by 6:00 PM.

“The sign on the bus wasn’t clear as stated, it was a van without the logo of Bon Nature.”

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From Hue: Bach Ma National Park Hiking Day Trip with Pickup - The early pickup and ride into the park
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From Hue: Bach Ma National Park Hiking Day Trip with Pickup

14.From Hue: Bach Ma National Park Hiking Day Trip with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 220 reviews · from $44

You’ll hike Bach Ma National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Linh, Thai, or Tracy, crossing streams to reach Five Lakes, Do Quyen Waterfall, and Hai Vong Dai. Expect steep, slippery sections, wet feet, a picnic lunch, and mountain views. Pickup is available from Hue, Da Nang, or Hoi An.

“We enjoyed both the trekking and the overall organisation of the entire day. The guides were very attentive and shared additional information with our rather small group. We experienced exactly what we anticipated.”

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Marrakech: Ourika Valley Waterfalls & guided hike - Tea, villages, and the first view of Ourika
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Marrakech: Ourika Valley Waterfalls & guided hike

15.Marrakech: Ourika Valley Waterfalls & guided hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 217 reviews · 7 hours · from $10Best value

Leave Marrakech by minivan for Ourika Valley, stopping at an argan oil cooperative, Berber home, and mountain viewpoints. At Setti Fatma, a local guide such as Said or Abdul leads the walk to the waterfall. Return for free time and optional lunch beside the Ourika River.

“Absolutely amazing. The transfer guide, the guide who accompanied us to the waterfalls, the food, everything was impeccable. I recommend it to anyone!”

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