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“The panorama was fantastic, it burned itself into our retinas.”
Ouzoud Waterfalls day trip from Marrakech with a guided hike, viewpoints, and a boat ride for close-up cascades and Barbary macaques.
“Yousef was wonderful. We had 2 members who were struggling with parts of the journey and he made sure to either help or check up on them. Checked everyone was okay. He had English and French tourist and he equally payed attention to both groups. The whole family were happy with him. The driver was…”
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.
“Tour was led by Sebastian from ARGENTINA. Chad was filled with humour. Highly recommended!”
Guided access to the Eiffel Tower second floor, optional summit tickets, glass-floor stop, and an optional Seine cruise add-on.
“First visit to the Eiffel Tower so it was always going to be exciting. Guide was nothing special but it was the top of the Eiffel Tower so it didn't matter. Th arrangements to get inside were very vague, but we managed to get where we needed to be to go up”
Atlas Mountains day hike from Marrakech to Berber villages, weekly souks, women-run argan co-op, and a home-cooked lunch.
“Ismail was great very fun experience I highly recommend”
Bali’s Mount Batur sunrise hike with breakfast, coffee tasting, and lounge showers—steep, early, and built for epic views.
“Our guide was very accommodating and to meet our needs as we were not fit to finish the rest of the hike but traveled via motorbike along with our return.”
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.
“Ana was an great guide! Loved the history and facts she shared with us, thank you Ana!!”
Florence to Cinque Terre by private coach, with optional hiking or Pisa add-on, plus Riviera boat views and village time.
“This was an exceptional tour. Chris was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable, and the sights were spectacular. This was arguably the best thing we did in Italy. Absolutely magical!”
A full-day High Atlas trek from Marrakech with camel ride, Imlil Valley hikes, Berber villages, and a homemade lunch in a family home.
“The trip was truly wonderful! Both the pickup and the journey there and back went absolutely smoothly. Our guide, Ali, is a consummate professional, always ready to assist and provide advice. Throughout the day, he shared a wealth of fascinating stories and led us to breathtaking locations. I must also commend the driver, Abderazak, who…”
Marrakech to Ourika Valley: Berber villages, women’s argan oil co-op, and a waterfall hike near Setti Fatma for $14.
“Our guide Said and driver Youssef were super helpful and polite. Said gave us detailed explanation about our tour and information about berber people and Ourika valley.”
Skip ticket lines with time-stamped Eiffel Tower access by elevator, plus optional Seine cruise tickets for landmark views from above.
“Absolutely amazing tour with a fantastic guide. The information before we got to the Tower was so helpful and good to know. I have never had a guided tour before and would thoroughly recommend this one. The tour guide was fantastic and deserves recognition for how he delivers the service, well done.”
Reserve Eiffel Tower 2nd-floor (and optional summit) access with a live English guide, panoramic views, and time to linger for photos.
“This tour was very good, our guide - Santiago was nice and friendly, gave lots of information about the Eiffel Tower Really enjoyed the tour”
Guided Lower Antelope Canyon hike with a Navajo guide, stairs and ladders, one-mile loop, geology stories, and photo help in about 1 hour.
“One of the most organized tours I have ever taken. Our guide Elijah was extremely knowledgeable and expert with a camera.”
Day hikes worth the early start, region by region.
