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The 15 Best Mountain Day Trips

23 day trips  ·  from $12 a seat

The High Atlas from Marrakech, the Blue Mountains from Sydney, the Troodos from Paphos. These 15 say how high you actually get, how much of it is walking, and what the weather does to the road in winter.

From Marrakech: Atlas Mountains Day Trip with Camel Ride - Tahnaout and the argan oil stop
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From Marrakech: Atlas Mountains Day Trip with Camel Ride

1.From Marrakech: Atlas Mountains Day Trip with Camel Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,709 reviews · 8 hours · from $17Our pick

Travel from Marrakech to Imlil in a small group of up to 14, with a local guide, mountain walk, mint tea, Berber family lunch, argan oil cooperative visit, and camel ride. Guides such as Abderrazak, Abdellatif, and Abderriham are praised for friendly local insight.

“We had a tour with the guide Abdelrrahim Didi and the driver Abdul Aziz. It was super nice. The car was in excellent condition and clean. I particularly loved the local music they put on. The guide offered a lot of interesting info and I must confess we had a soft spot for him as he was super nice to our kid. I totally recommend this duo and their tour.”

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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Full-Day Trip - Early pickup from central Sydney hotels
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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Full-Day Trip

2.From Sydney: Blue Mountains Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,471 reviews · 10 hours · from $148

Travel from Sydney to Featherdale Wildlife Park, Echo Point, Leura Village, and Scenic World with an English-speaking guide such as Ben, Aaron, Max, or Jed. Feed kangaroos, see koalas, ride the Cableway, Skyway, and Railway, then return by ferry to Circular Quay.

“This was an excellent trip. Our tour guide Aaron was friendly and provided lots of information about the local area. The Blue Mountains are beautiful, my personal favourite was stopping at Echo Point. I would recommend this trip.”

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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 $12Best value

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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Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World - Leura gives you a practical lunch break
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Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World

4.Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,420 reviews · from $150

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Sydney to Featherdale Wildlife Park, Echo Point, Leura, and Scenic World. You get three Scenic World rides, national park fees, a driver-guide, and a ferry ride toward Circular Quay or Darling Harbour. Lunch and hotel drop-off are not included.

“A well organised and fun day out. We had some relatives visit from overseas and this was a great way for them to see and experience some of the gems of the Blue Mountains..”

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Marrakech Day Trip: Agafay Desert, Atlas Mountains and Camel Ride - The Agafay camel ride comes first
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Marrakech Day Trip: Agafay Desert, Atlas Mountains and Camel Ride

5.Marrakech Day Trip: Agafay Desert, Atlas Mountains and Camel Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,856 reviews · from $23Top rated

Leave Marrakech by air-conditioned vehicle for an argan oil cooperative, a short Agafay camel ride, Atlas Mountain villages, Imlil Valley, and a waterfall walk. Guides such as Mustapha, Redouane, Samira, and Ayoub have helped make the day personal, though lunch costs extra and the pace is full.

“Worth the price the Camel ride was amazing and the lunch was great in a good location enjoyed the hike”

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From Paphos: Troodos Mountains & Villages Guided Day Trip - Petra tou Romiou: Aphrodite’s rocky beginning
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From Paphos: Troodos Mountains & Villages Guided Day Trip

6.From Paphos: Troodos Mountains & Villages Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,531 reviews · 8 hours · from $64

Travel from Paphos into the Troodos Mountains with an English-speaking guide such as Anna, Galina or Viola. Visit Petra tou Romiou, Lofou, Millomeris Waterfall, a family-run winery and Omodos. The air-conditioned bus, hotel pickup and generous free time make this a simple way to see rural Cyprus.

“I Enjoyed this tour! the small towns were very nice to see! wine tasting was great too! I enjoyd”

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Marrakech: Ourika Valley Waterfalls & Atlas Mountains Trip - The argan oil cooperative and Berber culture
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Marrakech: Ourika Valley Waterfalls & Atlas Mountains Trip

7.Marrakech: Ourika Valley Waterfalls & Atlas Mountains Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 978 reviews · 7 hours · from $13

Travel from Marrakech into the Atlas foothills, visit an argan oil cooperative and Berber home, then hike with a local guide such as Yahya or Mounir to the Setti Fatma waterfalls. You can rest by the Ourika River while others hike. Lunch is included only with selected options.

“Its been a good experiente to have an guise like Mouad and ir sim”

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Montreal: Laurentian Mountains Day Trip - Pickup and the morning check-in
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Montreal: Laurentian Mountains Day Trip

8.Montreal: Laurentian Mountains Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 823 reviews · 10 hours · from $91

Spend 10 hours beyond Montreal with Gray Line, visiting Saint-Sauveur, Saint-Adolphe-d’Howard, and Mont-Tremblant. Guides such as Richard and Serge add local stories in English and French. You get mountain views, village stops, and time for lunch, shops, or the gondola.

“Awesome Guide/Driver was best I've ever experienced. Funny informative and just great.”

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Atlas Mountains and Three Valleys & Waterfalls - Villages Marrakech Day Trip - Argan oil, mint tea, and a women’s cooperative
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Atlas Mountains and Three Valleys & Waterfalls – Villages Marrakech Day Trip

9.Atlas Mountains and Three Valleys & Waterfalls – Villages Marrakech Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 635 reviews · from $15

Leave Marrakech for a private Atlas Mountains outing with camel riding, mint tea at a women’s argan oil cooperative, a guided mountain walk, Berber villages, and Setti Fatma’s waterfalls. Guides such as Lahcen, Hamza, Rabia, and Youseff are praised for care and local insight. Lunch is optional.

“Youseff was amazing and whitty/funny, had lots of laughs!! I explained before starting about my disability and he was a pillar of strength throughout. Helped me up the mountain where there were tricky bits, and there were lots of them, considered a slightly easier route when one was available and slowed down when needed to. The rest of the participants were also amazing, helping when they could. The waterfalls were flowing and beautiful. The meal in the village was gorgeous. The camel ride was an experience which I’m glad I did but was longer than expected, hated getting on and off though. All in all, a fabulous tour with great…”

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Marrakesh: Ourika Valley & Atlas Mountains Day Trip + Lunch - Mint tea inside a Berber home
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Marrakesh: Ourika Valley & Atlas Mountains Day Trip + Lunch

10.Marrakesh: Ourika Valley & Atlas Mountains Day Trip + Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 605 reviews · from $29

Travel from Marrakech to the Ourika Valley in a small-group minivan with a bilingual guide. Meet a Berber family, see argan oil production, hike to Setti Fatma’s waterfalls with a local guide, and eat tagine beside the river. Drivers such as Imad and Hicham are praised for careful driving and flexible pacing.

“transport was on time and extremely helpful, guide was very helpful throughout the day and the trip ran very smoothly and was plan prefect to make it a very enjoyable and memorable day”

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Day trip - Atlas Mountains Ourika Valley Waterfall From Marrakech - A closer look at Berber village life
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Day trip – Atlas Mountains Ourika Valley Waterfall From Marrakech

11.Day trip – Atlas Mountains Ourika Valley Waterfall From Marrakech

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 595 reviews · from $19

Leave Marrakech at 8:00 am for Ourika Valley, scenic Berber villages, a guided hike near Setti Fatma, and an argan oil cooperative. Guides such as Mohamed and Mustafa have earned praise for being helpful. Expect a moderate, sometimes steep walk, lunch at your own cost, and about six to seven hours on the road.

“We picked this Atlas Mountain tour out of all of the different options because it mentioned hiking to 7 waterfalls - upon getting there, the local guide mentioned this would take 5-6 hours and thus was not possible, so this tour description was definitely deceiving. It also says tRead more”

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Sydney: Waterfall Bushwalk and Blue Mountain Sunset Day Trip - The ride west, Glenbrook, and the first mountain stops
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Sydney: Waterfall Bushwalk and Blue Mountain Sunset Day Trip

12.Sydney: Waterfall Bushwalk and Blue Mountain Sunset Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 570 reviews · 10h 30m · from $116

Travel from Sydney by air-conditioned midi-coach to Glenbrook, Wentworth Falls, Leura, Katoomba, the Three Sisters, and a sunset lookout. Guides such as Greg, Buck, and Damo lead walks, share local stories, and help you spot kangaroos. Expect around two hours of walking, stairs, and a late return.

“The trip to the Blue Mountains was amazing, the group guide was really nice, told us a lot of good stories about the places we were seeing and overall made the trip a very memorable experience.”

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Agafay Desert & Berber villages & Atlas Mountains, Full Day Trip From Marrakech - Leaving Marrakech for Agafay’s rocky desert
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Agafay Desert & Berber villages & Atlas Mountains, Full Day Trip From Marrakech

13.Agafay Desert & Berber villages & Atlas Mountains, Full Day Trip From Marrakech

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 545 reviews · from $16

Travel from Marrakech through Agafay, Berber villages, Imlil, Asni, and the Atlas foothills. Expect hotel pickup, mint tea, a short camel ride, mountain scenery, and an optional 7-euro lunch. Guides such as Samira, Omar, Yassine, and Mohamed Larbi have earned especially warm praise.

“Brilliant day out. Our driver and tour guide Mustapha could not have done more for us. One of the best value for money experiences I have ever had.”

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Cradle Mountain: Day Trip from Launceston with Lunch - The early start from Launceston
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Cradle Mountain: Day Trip from Launceston with Lunch

14.Cradle Mountain: Day Trip from Launceston with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 540 reviews · 10 hours · from $138

Travel from Launceston to Cradle Mountain with an English-speaking guide, lunch, snacks, water, and the park pass included. You’ll visit Sheffield, walk around Dove Lake toward Glacier Rock and the Boatshed, stroll through cool rainforest, and stop at Waldheim Chalet.

“Fantastic tour, well organised and executed. David was a hospitable and patient guide. Enjoyed the day immensely.”

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Istanbul: Bursa & Uludag Mountain Day Trip w/ Opt. Cable Car - Turkish delight, honey, and the old plane tree
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Istanbul: Bursa & Uludag Mountain Day Trip w/ Opt. Cable Car

15.Istanbul: Bursa & Uludag Mountain Day Trip w/ Opt. Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 447 reviews · 13.5 hours · from $31

Spend 13.5 hours traveling from Istanbul to Bursa and Uludag Mountain with hotel pickup, a ferry crossing, lunch, a Turkish delight stop, Green Mosque visit, and optional paid activities. Guides including Nuri, Mahmut, Yousuf, and others are praised for keeping the long day friendly and organized.

“We had a very good time and made some great memories! Our guide Nuri was the best! We would definely recommend others to try and we will get another trips like this when we'll be back in Turkey!”

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