DAY HIKES · WORLDWIDE
The trails worth the early start.
The 15 most popular day hikes we have reviewed, from Iceland glacier tongues to the levadas of Madeira and the summit of Teide. Ridge walks, glacier hikes, volcano climbs and forest trails, all in one place.
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt sends you up 93 floors for mirror-filled art, glass levitation, and NYC views from nearly 1,100 feet. Day or Air at Night.
Most Popular“Excellent overall experience, more than just a viewing gallery!”
Ouzoud Waterfalls day trip from Marrakech with a guided hike, viewpoints, and a boat ride for close-up cascades and Barbary macaques.
“Hashimi is the best guide ever so funny and share so interesting facts, thanks, habibi”
Eiffel Tower access with optional summit. Pick up tickets near Champ de Mars, ride to the 2nd floor, then explore at your pace.
“Our guide was fabulous. I'm scared of heights & once we were on level 2, she took extra time to make sure I was ok. Would highly recommend tgis experience. Very clear guidance & skip the line. 5*”
Reserved Eiffel Tower 2nd-floor access with optional summit. Guided English history and panoramic Paris views, with unlimited time.
“We had the absolute pleasure of touring the Eiffel Tower with Emmanuel, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide! His knowledge of Parisian history, architecture, and culture was incredible — every fact, story, and insight made the experience come to life. Emmanuel guided us with warmth, humor, and professionalism, answering every question with…”
Guided access to the Eiffel Tower second floor, optional summit tickets, glass-floor stop, and an optional Seine cruise add-on.
“Our tour was wonderful!! Our tour guide Montana was the best!! She was so kind, sweet, polite and knowledgeable! She made Our tour sooooo enjoyable!!!”
Atlas Mountains day hike from Marrakech to Berber villages, weekly souks, women-run argan co-op, and a home-cooked lunch.
“Mustafa is patient to everyone’s needs. Nice day out of busy Marrakech. Informative guide and the driver of the vehicle was responsible.”
Bali’s Mount Batur sunrise hike with breakfast, coffee tasting, and lounge showers—steep, early, and built for epic views.
“Andi was our driver and he was very accommodative and sweet! He was always making sure that we're having a good time. For our hiking guide, we got Coco and he was the sweetest! I accidently sprained my ankle while going up and he would make sure that I was okay and would make sure…”
Bali’s Mount Batur sunrise trek ends with natural hot springs and a coffee plantation visit, with pickup options and solid inclusions.
“This was an incredible experience, saw the sunrise, swam in some spring hot water and had a chill coffee after. Our driver was very good and always smiling Bagonk was his name. Give this man a raise, highly recommend him! Alex”
Climb 704 Eiffel Tower stairs with a guide, reach Level 2 for panoramic views, and optionally add the summit for Gustave Eiffel’s office.
“Very good, Ana was so cool with the explanation of the Eiffel Tower, and totally friendly with the people that have difficulties to climb. I think it is very important to assume the responsibility if you’re going to pay for this tour due to climb more than 600 steps. It’s not easy for all.”
Florence to Cinque Terre by private coach, with optional hiking or Pisa add-on, plus Riviera boat views and village time.
“The bus to and from was roomy and comfortable. The tour was well run. The lunch was mediocre. The hike was challenging and fast-paced, but also fantastic. The views from the hike were spectacular.”
A full-day High Atlas trek from Marrakech with camel ride, Imlil Valley hikes, Berber villages, and a homemade lunch in a family home.
“An amazing day. The best hike of my life. The views were breathtaking. Photos can't do it justice. The day was filled with picturesque views, delicious food and amazing people. Our guide was lovely and knew everything about everywhere we visited so it was a really informative and educational trip as well. The camel riding…”
Marrakech to Ourika Valley: Berber villages, women’s argan oil co-op, and a waterfall hike near Setti Fatma for $14.
“Simo was a great guide really good service 10/10 would recommend! Learnt a lot, Great trip amazing driver too! Would recommend a visit to the waterfall for all tourists.”
Skip ticket lines with time-stamped Eiffel Tower access by elevator, plus optional Seine cruise tickets for landmark views from above.
“very easy to understand the guide and she was very friendly, great job”
Reserve Eiffel Tower 2nd-floor (and optional summit) access with a live English guide, panoramic views, and time to linger for photos.
“Our tour guide was organized, informative and she was very funny. She kept our rather large group together with ease and never lost her cool. It was a wonderful experience.”
Guided Lower Antelope Canyon hike with a Navajo guide, stairs and ladders, one-mile loop, geology stories, and photo help in about 1 hour.
“Absolutely worth it! Don’t hesitate, just book the tour. One thing to note is that the sun is at different points in the sky at different times of year. This isn’t a bad thing - just note that what you see may not be quite like pictures that you see posted online. Either way the…”
Day hikes worth the early start, region by region.
